Archaeological convention to focus on Hudson Valley

Kerhonkson — The New York State Archaeological Association will hold its 90th annual meeting on the weekend of April 28, 29 and 30, at the Hudson Valley Resort at 400 Granite Road in Kerhonkson, about halfway between New York City and Albany in the Catskills. Charles Thomas and Barry Kass, members of the host Orange County chapter, have scheduled a full program of papers by professional and ad-vocational speakers on Saturday and Sunday morning. The focus of the seminar will be the Hudson River Valley. Open registration will be taken at the door, starting at 8 a.m. on the Saturday, April 29. The $30 fee covers admission to the lecture hall, and coffee and pastry during the program. To stay at the hotel, make reservations at 626-8888 or www.hudsonvalleyresort.com. For more information, write or call Clifton Patrick at ioccnysaa@yahoo.com or 469-7645.