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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Serving Ulster County New York, and Surrounding Communities (unless otherwise noted, all phone #s are in 845 area code) SEE BELOW FOR TIME-SENSITIVE Business Spotlights, Community Announcements, Events, Press Releases, Workshops, and Much More (Updated July 1, 2009) Please note that it is recommended that you confirm times and locations before attending below happenings. Feel free to forward and share this information with others. Please let those listed know that you saw them in this newsletter! Thank you. Submit announcements or inquiries to info@firstcx.com

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Community Newsletter Index of Headlines: Click on Below Headlines, or Scroll Down to read further details on each item presented. FEATURED SPOTLIGHTS: July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys & Girls and Their Families July -September - HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Summer Horse Show Series, Saugerties HELP WANTED: P/T, Specials Project Coordinator Bilingual Job Opportunity Seeking Supported Employment Director Advertising Sales Positions For www.TheCommunityGuide.net, published by First Connections, Inc. TheCommunityGuide.net, Qualified Lead Referral Program • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page JUST FOR KIDS: June 29-August 10 - Free Summer Internship Program Offered to Youth Living in the Ashokan Watershed July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys & Girls and Their Families Starting July 1 - Pitch For Kids Town of Saugerties Day Camp Pre-Registration Through July 2 Starting July 9 - Family of Woodstock 's Life Skills Programs Workshops 2009 For Youth 14-20 July 27 - August 13 - Farm Camp at Phillies Bridge Farm for Children Ages 6-11 Submissions Due October 9 For "Green Your School Contest" for Students, Launched By The SCA and NBC • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page OPPORTUNITIES: Summer Youth Program at Backstage Studio Productions Gets Scholarship Funding “EXPLORE Food”, In & Around Ulster County Print Brochure and Other Marketing Opportunities (Deadline Is Going Day-To-Day Now) June 26 Registration Deadline For Artists Professional Development Workshops at WAAM Become a Master Gardener Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American Women's Health Due June 30 NYSED Student Technology Survey Seeking Input Through June 30 Orton-Gillingham Scholarship Opportunity for Hudson Valley Parents and Educators Youth Leadership Development Institute FREE Business Listings in TheCommunityGuide.net USAImmersion - Open Your Home To the World This Summer Starting in June - The Busiest Film Production Month on Record for Hudson Valley Film Commission Kingston Call for Artists Summer Interns Available From the YWCA Deadline July 18 - RVBA’s Visions of the Valley Photo Contest, Photography Exhibition, Auction, Juried Contest & Calendar Scholarship Fundraising Event Starting July 24 - Free Nonprofit Board Training Youth Development Opportunities, Research, and Resources Include Your Calendar Listings For Free at Prevention Connections Vendors Wanted For Miller Craft Fair Held on October 24 & 25 • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page IN THE COMMUNITY: Family Domestic Violence Wish List Summer Child Care Available with Child Care Council of Ulster County Please Complete Survey Below by June 30 Re Volunteers of all Ages HVME New Satellite Location Opens Hudson Valley Materials Exchange Community Warehouse Holiday Closing Reminder & Other Stuff Organic Community Garden Update Racing Accident on Rogues Harbor Road in Wawarsing, New York During Summer Rallysprint 2009 October 10 - 2009 YWCA Tribute to Women Honorees Northern Dutchess Hospital Welcomes New Director of Critical Care Ulster County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates it's 10th Home Kingston Lions Club Foundation Donates $2,000 to Benedictine Northern Dutchess Hospital Receives Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ From HealthGrades UGARC is Seeking Train and Village Set and Holiday Decorations Healthy Families Program • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page VOLUNTEER RSVP by June 26 for Prevention Connections Youth Street Team August 16 - Book Donations and Volunteers Needed for Miriam's Well Book & Arts Fair Welcome to New Yorkers Volunteer - State Service & Volunteer Communication List • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page ON THE CALENDAR: Groups Starting in June and July - New Caregiver Support Groups in New Paltz and Kingston July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys and Girls and Their Families Starting July 1 - Summer Programs at the Institute for Music and Health. (IMH) Starting July 1 - Hudson River Photography Exhibition in Ellenville July 2 - Tribute to Michael Jackson Dance Free Starting July 4 - Kingston Farmers' Market July events Starting July 4 - Maverick 2009 Festival July 4 - Saugerties 4th of July Parade and Fireworks July 4 - Town of Lloyd Celebration July 4-September 5 - Belleayre Music Festival at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center Starting July 5 - Summer at the Pine Hill Community Center Starting July 5 - July Events at Historic Huguenot Street Starting July 5 - Wellness Coordination and Upcoming at the Pine Hill Community Center July 5 - Combination Tugboat and Trolley Ride Starting July 6 - Free Workshop Songwriting for Healing with Penny Nichols Register by July 6 - For July 8 Lecture - Jane Brody Speaks at Benedictine Hospital About Helping You and Your Loved Ones Prepare July 6-August 14 - OET Summer Youth Employment Update July 7 - Nutrition During and After Breast Cancer Treatment July 8 - Croquet at Historic Huguenot Street Rescheduled Starting July 9 - Town of Rochester Youth Department Bus Trips Starting July 9 - Author Series at The Marlboro Library Starting July 10 - Brick Oven Family Night July 10 - Dispute Resolution Center Fundraising Event: Hudson River Rendezvous, 80's Night at Torches, Special Guests from Project Runway Starting July 11 - Upcoming Happenings at A.I.R. Studio Gallery (Artist-In-Residence) July 11 - Markertek’s 12th Annual Golf Benefit at Rondout Golf Club July 12 - Free Pulled Pork BBQ at the Pine Hill Community Center July 14 - Golf Outing and Barbecue July 14 - 1st Annual Southern Ulster Chamber Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation July 13 - Joey's Fight for Sight, Inc. Fundraiser at Frank Guido's Port of Call Restaurant July 15 - Arm of the Sea to Perform in Ellenville Starting July 17 - Village of Saugerties Block Party And HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Special Events Starting July 18 - Summer Dances (Three) At The Ashokan Center July 18,19 - St. Peter’s Rosendale Two Day Indoor Flea Market & Yard Sales July-September - HITS Saugerties HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Spring and Summer Horse Show Series July 27 - UCBR Diversity Committee Multicultural Outreach Mixer Planned July 30 - Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament Starting August 4 - Events at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz August 6 - Nursing Summit 2009: Use of Technology for Teaching and Staff Development Starting August 10 - Free MISN Childbirth Preparation Classes Starting August 10 - Free Childbirth Education Classes in Ellenville August 12 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Recognition Luncheon August 16 - Books & Arts Fair at Miriam's Well August 19 - Robbie Dupree Offering an Exclusive Concert to Queens Galley Donors September 13 – Community Foundation of Dutchess County 2009 Garden Party September 24 - Fall for Art Extravaganza and Fundraiser Links Up with 2009 Quadricentennial Celebration October 2-4 - Walkway Over the Hudson Opening Ceremony October 3 - 3rd Annual Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival October 5 – 2009 Step Up for Kids Week and Homeland Insecurity Video from Every Child Matters October 24,25 - M. C. Miller Middle School Crafts Fair • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page REAL ESTATE Shandaken, Farmhouse Compound For Sale Woodstock, Quintessential Cottage With Stream Frontage For Sale Stone Ridge, House for Rent • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page ------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL LINKS: HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THESE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS Additional ANNUAL Events and Happenings Real Estate Properties and Classified Listings Additional On-Line Community Resources: TheCommunityGuide.net Got Volunteer Opportunities? List Them for Free! Include Our Community URL Link on Your Web Site and/or Link Swap Positions Available with TheCommunityGuide.net and First Connections, Inc. Advertising Opportunities Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page
Click on Above Headlines, or Scroll Down to read further details on each item presented... ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS: (updated July 1, 2009): • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page ------------------------------------------------- FEATURED SPOTLIGHTS: ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys and Girls and Their Families Have more energy More fun And Feel good about yourself Take Action Now Join BodyWorks A Toolkit for Healthy Teens & Strong Families A Free 8 Session Program Coming to Kingston For 8 Wednesdays (5PM-7PM ) Starting July 1 For Parents & Adolescents age 9-15 (Adolescents are invited to attend some of these sessions) See back for details and registration For more information: Call the Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 x 4061 or lmozian@kingstonhospital.org Through facilitated workshops parents and caregivers will learn how to: * Recognize current healthy practices and build upon them * Understand healthy eating * Recognize the benefits of physical activity * Recognize the impact that the environment and media have on their lifestyle choices * Set goals for their families and plan for change * Adopt healthier eating habits in alliance with their children * Breakdown the barriers that keep them from engaging in optimal amounts of physical activity * Shop, cook and eat together * Support a healthy lifestyle for their families Registrants receive a free toolkit that provides information, tools and strategies. The program is free of charge but a refundable $20 deposit is required at the time of registration that will be returned upon completion of the program. To register submit the following information with a $20 check made payable to The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County and mail to : The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County The Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 Name of parent: Name of adolescent /age: Address: Phone Number Day/Evening : Email address: Please share this information with a child or family that you care about. Obesity prevention for the family of adolescent children, Feel free to pass it along. If you need hard copies of our flier to hang or distribute, please call me. Thanks Laurie Deutsch Mozian MS,RD Project Director The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 ext. 4061 http://www.chhculster.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 22-September 13 - HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Spring and Summer Horse Show Series, Saugerties The HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Horse Show series jump start on May 20 with its famous show jumping competitions. The best equestrians compete for thousands of dollars in prize money at the HITS-On-The-Hudson show grounds located at 454 Washington Avenue Extension in Saugerties, NY. But, there is so much more for the entire family! The popular Purina Mills Kids Day takes place Sunday, June 7th from 12-2pm. Pony rides, a petting zoo, photo booth, clowns, slides, bounce house and arts and crafts will delight all kids. And don't forget to listen to The Wolf, 94.3 FM and 97.7 FM to hear about their on-site broadcasts at HITS-On-The-Hudson. WHERE: HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Avenue Extension Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: 845.246.5515 (during horse shows) WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during show weeks HITS-on-the-Hudson V: July 22-26 USEF Junior Hunter East Coast Championships: July 27-29 NY Horse & Pony Show (VI): July 29 - August 2 HITS-on-the-Hudson VII: August 26-30 New in 2009! HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII: September 2-6 Marshall & Sterling League National Finals: September 10-13 ADMISSION: Wednesday - Friday: Free Saturday & Sunday: Adults $5, children under the age of 12 get free admission. All proceeds from the gate go directly to Family of Woodstock, Inc., a non-for-profit organization serving Ulster County. DIRECTIONS: The HITS Saugerties Show Series are held at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, located just two miles from Exit 20 on the NYS Thruway. Trucks from The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.5 miles Bear slight right at Y, and go 0.1 miles to 4-way stop Turn right at 4-way stop onto Malden Tpke. (County Rt 34) and go 1.6 miles Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles Turn right onto Krout Road Show grounds will be on left Trucks From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue and go 0.2 miles Turn right and follow State Route 32 North for 1.6 miles Bear slight right at Y and come to 4-way stop. - 0.1 miles Turn right at 4-way stop and go 1.6 miles Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles Turn right onto Krout Road. Show grounds will be on left Cars From The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right Cars From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue 0.2 miles Turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right SPECTATOR PARKING& ENTRANCE: Gates D or E only. Parking is free. EXHIBITOR/COMPETITOR ENTRANCES: Gate A - Permanent Stabling, Gold Stalls Gates B & C - Permanent Stabling, Silver Stalls Gates D & E - Tent Stabling & Ship-In Gate F - Trailer and RV Parking THE FACILITY: HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, New York The HITS equestrian facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just one mile outside the village of Saugerties. The show grounds feature 10 different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Main Hunter ring, two jumper rings, four hunter rings, an equitation ring and six separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the VIP Pavilion, which overlooks the Grand Prix ring. Spectator parking is located off the Washington Avenue entrances at Gates D or E. For a map of the property, please click here. REFRESHMENTS: HITS-on-the-Hudson offers an on-site Food Service Pavilion and Ice Cream Parlor featuring an assortment of frozen delights and Starbucks coffee. The HITS Bar and Grill serves up pizza and cold beer in a spacious air-conditioned lounge. Spectators can grab some lunch and find a grassy spot on the berm while watching some of the world's best show jumping with the entire family right here in the Hudson Valley. SHOPPING: The HITS Saugerties Mall features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art and photography, and custom HITS souvenirs. For additional details, visit www.hitsshows.com • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- HELP WANTED: ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index P/T Specials Project Coordinator Looking for a special project coordinator to research and verify specific topics for a community minded online publication serving Ulster County area. Efforts require verifying existing details, and/or researching new details on internet, local publications and other sources, and then confirming info with appropriate persons over phone or via email to make sure all information is valid and up to date. Must be organized, reliable, very detail oriented, have high integrity, patience with people, sense of humor. Flexible schedule, work in own home so must be comfortable to set up and work in own setting. Must have computer, reliable phone (best if can talk hands free). MS Word is important, and familiarity with word tables and excel just for recording info is helpful. Fax helpful, but not required. Pay is at $9/hour to start, plus possible commission. Number of hours dependent on current project(s) available. Paid as 1099 independent consultant. References required from previous employment. Email resume or note to Gail at info@firstcx.com • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Bilingual Job Opportunity Join Our Dynamic Team! Family Services, Inc.'s Crime Victims Assistance Program is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated full-time bilingual (Spanish /English) individual to provide advocacy services for victims of crime in Dutchess County. Job responsibilities include: accompanying victims to hospitals, police departments and court; providing crisis counseling, information and referrals; assisting with crime victims' compensation claims; and serving as a liaison to the Latino community. Participation in hotline rotation also required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field and related job experience preferred. For more information, contact Kathy Peluso at 845-452-1110 x3138 or kpeluso@familyservicesny.org. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Seeking Supported Employment Director Seeking dynamic individual to assist developmentally disabled adults gain and maintain competitive employment. Position includes job development, job coaching and documentation. Must have excellent interpersonal, networking and writing skills. Must be able to use computerized forms. OMRDD or teaching experience a plus but not necessary. Candidates must possess leadership qualities and the ability to start up and run a program. Mail resume to 727 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 or Fax to: 845-331-2076. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Help Wanted at www.TheCommunityGuide.net, published by First Connections, Inc. ADVERTISING SALES: P/T or F/T. Sell ad space for our on-line community resources and special print projects. Experienced ad sales persons preferred. Work out of your own space and make your own schedule. Commission based. Paid as independent consultant (1099 Forms). Great Potential. References required. Email resume or note to Gail at info@firstcx.com INTERNS: Assist our efforts in compiling and verifying information included in this community resource, and be involved in special projects as well as assisting in with office procedures. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- TheCommunityGuide.net, Qualified Lead Referral Program About our Qualified Lead Referral Program, TheCommunityGuide.net: We love referrals, and we will pay you for your efforts to bring us qualified leads. If you speak to any businesses that express an interest in finding out more details about advertising in TheCommunityGuide.net and you let us know who they are (with their permission), or if they call and mention you referred them, we'll pay you 10% of their commitment, as payment or towards advertising on our website. Thanks for keeping us in mind. Gail Kandel info@firstcx.com 845.679.0569 • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------------- JUST FOR KIDS: -------------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index June 29-August 10 - Free Summer Internship Program Offered to Youth Living in the Ashokan Watershed Become a youth watershed steward intern! Participate in several outdoor activities and gain new hands-on skills such as GIS mapping, ecology identification and invasive plant removal. Explore the watershed on exciting and educational field trips, meet environmental professionals and create fun service projects in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed this summer. This internship is open to all young people in grades 7-12 who live in the Ashokan Watershed or attend Onteora School. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is pleased to introduce the Ashokan Watershed Youth Stewards Internship Program in coordination the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program. This 12 session program will begin Monday, June 29 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Phoenicia office located at 6375 Rt. 28 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Ashokan Watershed Youth Stewards Internship Program Dates: Monday June 29 Monday, July 6 Friday, July 10 Monday, July 13 Friday, July 17 Monday, July 20 Monday, July 27 Monday, August 3 Monday, August 10 Three other later dates will be announced. Most meetings will take place from 9:00am to 12:00pm, but programs may be longer on days when field trips are scheduled. Registration is encouraged before Friday, June 12, 2009. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the program is filled. For more information or to pre-register call Kristen Wilson at 845-340-3990 or email kew67@cornell.edu. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys and Girls and Their Families Have more energy More fun And Feel good about yourself Take Action Now Join BodyWorks A Toolkit for Healthy Teens & Strong Families A Free 8 Session Program Coming to Kingston For 8 Wednesdays (5PM-7PM ) Starting July 1 For Parents & Adolescents age 9-15 (Adolescents are invited to attend some of these sessions) See back for details and registration For more information: Call the Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 x 4061 or lmozian@kingstonhospital.org Through facilitated workshops parents and caregivers will learn how to: * Recognize current healthy practices and build upon them * Understand healthy eating * Recognize the benefits of physical activity * Recognize the impact that the environment and media have on their lifestyle choices * Set goals for their families and plan for change * Adopt healthier eating habits in alliance with their children * Breakdown the barriers that keep them from engaging in optimal amounts of physical activity * Shop, cook and eat together * Support a healthy lifestyle for their families Registrants receive a free toolkit that provides information, tools and strategies. The program is free of charge but a refundable $20 deposit is required at the time of registration that will be returned upon completion of the program. To register submit the following information with a $20 check made payable to The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County and mail to : The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County The Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 Name of parent: Name of adolescent /age: Address: Phone Number Day/Evening : Email address: Please share this information with a child or family that you care about. Obesity prevention for the family of adolescent children, Feel free to pass it along. If you need hard copies of our flier to hang or distribute, please call me. Thanks Laurie Deutsch Mozian MS,RD Project Director The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 ext. 4061 http://www.chhculster.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 1 - Pitch For Kids Schedule These days, things are difficult for many families. Because many may have to forego or cut back on their vacations, I thought you or someone you know might be interested in upcoming events sponsored by the Hudson Valley Renegades Pitch for Kids Foundation. The Renegades Pitch for Kids was created to give back to the community that has given them so much; specifically the children and families of the Hudson Valley . With annual fundraising events, memorabilia auctions, and in-stadium raffles, Pitch For Kids events have provided businesses and residents of the Hudson Valley the chance to have fun and come together to help better their community. This organization has many exciting and inexpensive events throughout the year that may interest you, such as bowling, football, paintball, basketball, softball, skating events and much more. Below is the Pitch for Kids events calendar. Please check their website at www.pitchforkids.org from time to time for updated event information. Remember – Fun is Good! July 1-3 Classic Camp July 12-13 Home Run Derby 35+ July 17-19 O-Bats III July 22-23 Home Run Derby III-IV August 4-6 Advanced Camp August 8 Babes & Baseball August 19-21 Classic Camp August 27-28 Home Run Derby (if) September 1-2 Home Run Derby Finals September 13-16 Softball October 2 WPDH Open October 17-18 Flag Football October 25 Bowl-A-Thon October 26 Flag Football Final November 8 Skate Fest II TBA The Great Race TBA Mini-Veeck TBA Wiffle Ball http://www.pitchforkids.org/2009_Events.htm 3/11/2009 Kathy Katherine Doyle Marketing & Program Coordinator Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center 598 State Route 299 Highland , NY 12528 (845) 883-7260 (Tel) (845) 883-7837 (Fax) kdoyle@catskillhudsonahec.org www.catskillhudsonahec.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Town of Saugerties Day Camp Pre-Registration Through July 2 Town of Saugerties Summer Day Camp Program. You have until July 2 to take advantage of the pre-registration savings by registering at the Saugerties Town Clerk’s Office, located in the Town Hall at 4 High Street. Further, one additional pre-registration shall take place, at the Complex, in the Day Camp Office on June 27, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. You may also pre-register on the Town Web-Site www.saugerties.ny.us. It really pays to pre-register, as prices are considerably less. In order to take advantage of the pre-registration discount, fees must be paid in full by July 2, 2009. Fees are as follows: Town of Saugerties Residents Pre-registration: Full Day - $380.00 per child, $730.00 maximum for two or more in family. Half Day - $200.00 per child, $385.00 maximum for two or more in family. Town of Saugerties Residents, After July 2, registration: Full Day - $420.00 per child, $810.00 maximum for two or more in family. Half Day - $220.00 per child, $425.00 maximum for two or more in family. Out of Town Residents Pre-Registration: Full Day - $420.00 per child, $810.00 maximum for two or more in family. Half Day - $220.00 per child, $425.00 maximum for two or more in family. Out of Town Residents, After July 2, Registration: Full Day - $455.00 per child, $885.00 maximum for two or more in family. Half Day - $240.00 per child, $465.00 maximum for two or more in family. Camp begins on Monday, July 6, 2009 and ends Friday, August 21, 2009. Camp will be closed the week of July 27 - July 31 for the New York Mets Baseball Academy. Further information may be obtained by calling 845-246-5890 x329 or by visiting the Saugerties Website, www.saugerties.ny.us. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 9 - Family of Woodstock 's Life Skills Programs Workshops 2009 For Youth 14-20 SAVE THE DATE!! Family of Woodstock 's Life Skills Programs WORKSHOPS 2009 Workshops are open to youth age 14-20. July 9th The Hood Hunt What's new in the hood and how do you get there? Track down resources you need and get where you want to go. And get prizes! August Soup to Nuts: How to Feed Your Body and Soul Come learn how to feed your face in a way that feeds your mood. Learn about the food mood connection. Sept. 3rd Let's Go Out to the Ball Game! Eat some dogs! See some dogs! Watch Brooklyn get dogged by our local Renegades. (There will be peanuts and Cracker Jacks.) October Woodstock Goes to Woodstock Visit the site of the original Woodstock Festival, learn about the U.S. in the 60's and hear some great music. Groovy! November 15 Other Ways to Keep Yourself Safe Technology has offered some new opportunities for stalking and violence – let's learn how to keep ourselves safe. December It's All About the Benjamins! Learn how to balance a budget without having to fudge it. Want more information? Contact Life Skills Programs at Family of Woodstock Call 845-331-7080 ext. 156 Jessica Pierce Life Skills Programs Assistant Program Director Family of Woodstock, Inc. 39 John St. P.O.Box 3516 Kingston , NY 12401 Phone: 845-331-7080 ext. 156 Fax: 845-331-0526 familyofwoodstockinc.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 27 - August 13 - Farm Camp at Phillies Bridge Farm for Children Ages 6-11 Fun and learning come alive at Phillies Bridge Farm! This camp provides a stimulating, healthy and beautiful environment where children become connected to the soil, plants, animals and the cycles of nature that produce our food. The program will integrate hands-on farming and food activities, cooperative games, music, storytelling, farm arts & crafts, and a day of forest and stream activities on our nature trail. The week culminates with campers working together to create their very own farmer’s market for their families to enjoy, complete with farm produce for sale, refreshments and entertainment. Sample activities include: - Meet the farm animals, feed them some treats, collect some fresh eggs, and make a craft from our sheep’s wool. - Go on a “Tasting Tour” of the fields & make a snack featuring fresh vegetables & herbs. - Discover the fascinating world of insects by going on a bug hunt and playing games to learn about their life cycles. - Pick flowers and use them to make paper or a natural dye for wool. - Discover the secret life of soil and build a compost pile. - Take part in a “Weeding Contest” -- can you dig up the weed with the longest root? - Cook berry cobbler in a solar oven & top it off with your own homemade ice cream. - Visit the bee hives (from a safe distance), taste some fresh honey, and learn about the interesting life of bees. - Take a hike on our Nature Trail to explore the woods, streams and wetlands of the Farm. Farm Camp runs for three weeks, Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm, each week. Week 1: July 27-30 Week 2: August 3-6 Week 3: August 10-13 Per week registration fee: $180 Phillies Bridge & Unison members / $200 non-members. To register, contact Unison Arts 255-1559. For more info, contact Martha Cheo 256-9316. Phillies Bridge Farm Project is a non-profit organization promoting ecologically sound and community oriented local agriculture. We grow organic vegetables for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in which people purchase a “share” in the farm and receive a portion of the weekly harvests throughout the season. People enjoy eating fresh, local, organic produce, and like being connected to the land and people that grow their food. Our 65-acre farm in Gardiner also includes an historic barnyard, farm animals, pastures, a children’s garden, greenhouses, views of the Shawangunk Ridge, and a nature trail through forest and wetland habitats. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Submissions Due October 9 For "Green Your School Contest" for Students Launched By The SCA and NBC SCA’s Green Your School Contest officially launched on April 1st: www.thesca.org/green-your-school. Even though it was officially announced on April Fool’s Day, the Contest is no joke. Supported with a grant from the NBC Universal Foundation, the Green Your School Contest recognizes conservation service projects designed by high school students that improve or restore or beautify or conserve their high school environment. Prizes will be awarded to winning high schools and include one grand prize of $5,000 and two first prizes of $2,500. Submissions are due by October 9th. After an initial internal review by SCA staff volunteers, a panel of outside judges will select the Grand and First Prize winners and they’ll be announced in mid-November. The submissions will be judged on the following: - Has or will improve environmental health of school (30%); - Project is sustainable; i.e. either the project will continue and/or the impact on the school’s environmental health will be a lasting one (30%); - Project initiated by student(s) and engages others students, teachers and administrators (30%); - Quality of the submission (10%); and - Engages outside community (bonus of 10 extra points). We have recruited a great panel of judges: - Chip Blake, Editor in Chief and Executive Director of Orion magazine and The Orion Society - Simran Sethi, journalist and the Lacy C. Haynes Visiting Professional Chair at the University of Kansas School of Journalism and Mass Communications - Susan Haspel, Vice President of NBC Universal Corporate Community Affairs - Jack Chin, SCA alumnus 1979 and 1980, currently Senior Associate at Blueprint Research & Design, Inc. - Anne Thompson, NBC News' Chief Environmental Affairs correspondent - Jess Erwin, 3rd grade teacher and participant in the National Park Service’s “Teacher-Ranger-Teacher” program at Grand Teton National Park - Diane W. Wood, President of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Please make sure to pass this information along to your students – your students could be the winners! Warm Regards, Patty Holland National Director of Admissions SCA National Headquarters 689 River Road, PO Box 550 Charlestown, NH 03603 www.theSCA.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- OPPORTUNITIES: ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index Summer Youth Program at Backstage Studio Productions Gets Scholarship Funding POPULAR YOUTH SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM GETS SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS Recently, one of the parents whose child attends BSP’s programming throughout the school year, arranged for substantial scholarship funding to ensure the SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE’s existence this year, for youth who would like to attend the program but cannot afford to. Scholarships dollars are to be divided among the applicants on a first come, first serve basis. There are full scholarships, partial scholarships and work trades available at this point. After running for many years, SAI was put on hiatus last year, due to financial constraints. But now registration is in full swing for the ever popular SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE for youth in the Hudson Valley. The Summer Program for youth through 12th grade includes comprehensive Theater Arts, DANCE (including hip hop, choreography, modern, jazz, street dance & more) Audio Recording, Digital Photography, Audio Engineering, Costuming, Vocal Training, Stage Management, Spoken Word, Technical Components and Creative Writing (for stage and song), all taught by specialists in each field. The entire Youth Program at BSP is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Any donations to the program are tax deductible. The parent arranged for the funding on the condition that they remain anonymous. Our SUMMER INTENSIVE costs a fraction of other programs in the area but the scholarship funds made it possible for us to offer the program once again. Four (4) 2 week sessions beginning July 6th, offer youth 10 different categories to choose from as their “components”. They rotate through six of their chosen components throughout each day. BSP runs an after school Youth Arts program with a heavy emphasis on Theater & Dance during the school year. The SUMMER INTENSIVE, however, is Monday through Friday from 9:30AM – 3:30PM, and includes 6 - 8 additional components. Regularly scheduled classes are available until 6:00PM that are not part of the SAI. The program is unique in that each session’s final schedule is completely decided by the enrollees as they sign up for their components. It is designed to be incessant so that the participants can continue with as many sessions as they are able. Skill building is continual and no two sessions are alike. And with our newly designated New York State (17,000 sq/ft) certified sound stage, we are expecting several Movies being filmed on site simultaneously, that enrollees will be able to witness and participate in as well. The cost is significantly discounted for additional sessions. Information can be obtained by calling 845.338.8700 or writing to info@backstagestudios.net. College student internships are also available. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- “EXPLORE Food”, In & Around Ulster County Print Brochure (Deadline Extended And Going Day-to-Day) and Other Marketing Opportunities First Connections, Inc., publisher of this community newsletter and our online resource, TheCommunityGuide.net, will be putting together a series of small, targeted “EXPLORE” print marketing pieces, with the aim of attracting and encouraging both tourists and the local community to come out, EXPLORE, dine and shop locally throughout the various communities of Ulster County and beyond. The print pieces are another great way to market our website and our supporters. Our first in the series of “EXPLORE” print pieces will be… "EXPLORE FOOD" A Dining & Everything-Related-To-Food Directory Brochure, In & Around Ulster County! The 'EXPLORE Food' brochure is a quick reference directory of farmers' markets, food events, some restaurants, shops, businesses offering food-related products and services, and more. Both locals and tourists will find helpful information included in this small, handy brochure, which also directs the readers to our online resource to review additional details on the featured food businesses and a whole lot more! TheCommunityGuide.net 10,000 copies of the 'EXPLORE Food' brochure will be printed and distributed, as free for pickup, to over 400 locations throughout Ulster County and beyond (at high-traffic tourist stops). The brochure will be distributed starting in August, to capture some of the summer visitors, as well as the autumn leaf-peeping seasonal traffic, and beyond. Advertisers can take advantage of our marketing and distribution efforts, with both short-term and long-term outreach, while gaining exposure in several media - print, online, and via our email newsletters. New supporters advertising on the website with both the basic display ad and directory listing ($440/year or $490/year depending on the type of directory listing), can be included in the print brochure basically at NO CHARGE!! Space is limited... so if you are interested, please reserve ASAP. ADVERTISING DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED and we are going day-to-day now, until we go to press. The details for advertising in the “EXPLORE Food” brochure, can be found at the top of our online dining page: www.thecommunityguide.net/dining.html including a mock-up of the brochure. Other targeted print projects are being considered with the 'EXPLORE' theme, such as: a Home Services directory, Pet Services, and individual Township directories. If you have any additional suggestions, we would be happy to “EXPLORE” the possibilities. Thanks for your time and considerations. Don’t forget, if you are a restaurant and cannot afford any advertising at this time, or your funds are very limited, please go to the site and fill out a dining profile form, regardless, for other options, including a free directory listing - http://www.thecommunityguide.net/documents/2009TCGDININGProfileCuisines.pdf We want the online Dining & Food Resource to be as complete as possible for our viewers. Thanks again. Kind regards, Gail Kandel Publisher www.TheCommunityGuide.net 845.679.0569 info@firstcx.com • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- June 26 Registration Deadline For Artists Professional Development Workshops at WAAM This July, the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum will be > presenting a series of Artist Professional Development Workshops. We > presented a version of this workshop last summer to a sold-out house > at the WAAM and have expanded the program to accommodate requests for > a more comprehensive program. The workshop series offers a step by > step program that will coach artists in creating and implementing a > solid marketing plan with the ultimate goal of building a professional > reputation, visibility and sales. A Professional Development handbook > and access to a dedicated online support network are an integral part > of the workshop program which will allow artists to stay focused on > achieving their marketing and exhibition goals. > > Whether you are just starting out or a veteran looking to refresh your > skills, this program offers the information, support and encouragement > every artist needs to take their career to a new level. > > Below you will find the details of the workshop series with a flyer > attached for your reference as well. If you could forward this > email to friends that you think might be interested, we'd be most > appreciative. > > Sending our very best wishes for a great Summer and we hope to see you > at the Workshops! > > Karen St. Pierre & Pat Horner > www.woodstockworkshops.com > > Artists Professional Development Workshops > at the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum > 28 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY, 12498 > > Thursdays, July 2, 9,16, and 23, 2009, 6:30 - 9:30pm > > Presenters: Karen St. Pierre & Pat Horner > > Call for registration: 845-679-2940 or online at: www.woodstockworkshops.com > > Registration deadline: June 26 > > July 2: First Steps: Gathering Your Assets, Shaping Your Marketing > Campaign > In this session, participants will be provided guidelines on how to > photograph their artwork, > how to prepare a professional resume, craft an artist statement > and outline successful marketing goals. > > July 9: Print (yes, it's still alive!) for Marketing and Selling Your > Art > A look at the complete print marketing picture from business cards to > billboards. > How to write a press release and introductory letter. > How and where to publish (magazines, newspapers, visitor guides, > articles, reviews and brochures). > > July 16: How to Work the Web > Learn how to navigate the latest opportunities online to promote, > show and sell your work with the goal of utilizing your artwork > to create a strong visual presence and personal identity. > > July 23: Individual Coaching > Participants will have an opportunity to meet one on one > with the coaches for 15 minutes to individualize their marketing > endeavors. > Guided group discussions will highlight strategies for success. > > Registration Fees: > > $40 each session (members of WAAM) or $125 for 4 sessions > $60 each session (non-members of WAAM) or $175 for 4 sessions > > > About the Presenters: > > Karen St. Pierre served as Executive Director of the Omega Institute > for Holistic Studies and Senior Project Manager for the Grammy Awards. > She currently runs her own successful corporation specializing in > event and media production, including art programs and exhibitions for > national and international clients. Karen creates collage and mixed > media illustrations from her studio in Mt. Tremper - www.karenstpierre.com > - and has recently held her first solo exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. > > Pat Horner is a professional artist with 30 years of experience in the > arts, publishing, exhibiting, teaching and coaching in the U.S. and > Europe. She taught a "Presentation & Marketing" workshop and coached > artists for several years and now focuses on her art and serving on > the Exhibition Committee and the Board of Directors at the WAAM. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Do You Enjoy Gardening and Sharing Your Knowledge With Others? Become a Master Gardener Do You Enjoy Gardening and Sharing Your Knowledge With Others? Become a Master Gardener Would you like to know the answers to questions that come along with planting and growing a magnificent flower bed, a bountiful vegetable garden, or flourishing fruit trees and everything in between? Then you should consider becoming a Master Gardener and sharing your experience and knowledge with the inquiring public. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Master Gardener Program is currently accepting applications to become a Master Gardener. Basic requirements are an interest and experience in horticulture and a willingness to give back to the community. Community volunteers are trained to assist other members of their community with research-based information obtained from Cornell University, other Universities throughout the nation in the land grant system, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fee is $250. Participants will be refunded $50 upon completion of 100 volunteer hours within the first two years. Click the link below for a detailed job description and the application process. http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/ulster/MG/MG%20Home.htm This information can also be picked up at the main office of Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County located at 10 Westbrook Lane in Kingston. Applications can also be mailed by calling Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990. Interviews will take place in July and August. Training will begin in September at the CCEUC Education Center in Kingston. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide the public with gardening programs and activities that convey horticulture research and experience. Volunteers are selected and trained in all aspects of horticulture from taxonomy and plant pathology to organic gardening. Each Master Gardener must complete an initial 100 hours of research based instruction from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County and will continue to be exposed to the latest developments through a variety of educational training methods and state of the art gardening techniques. Community • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American Women's Health Due June 30 Applications to the Master of Arts in Women’s Health will be accepted until June 30, 2009. The Master of Arts in Women's Health (MAWH) program at Suffolk University (Boston) is pleased to offer a competitive, annual, full tuition scholarship to a student committed to working in the field of Black women's health. Funded by the Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences, this scholarship is designed to develop leadership in an area that will contribute to the health and well being of African American women and girls. By virtually every marker of health and health care status, African American women suffer unjustly. African American women are less likely than white women to have health insurance and are more likely to be dependent upon the political vagaries of Medicaid policies. African American women confront particularly high rates of cervical cancer, diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, HIV/AIDS infection, and maternal mortality. For these patterns to change: Government policies need to redress long-standing racial disparities in health care access. Medical institutions need to develop programs that improve patient care for Black women. Health care providers need to cultivate communication skills that show respect for the strengths and diversity of Black women and that acknowledge financial limitations that may interfere with health maintenance. Community leaders need to work towards building environments that are safe and healthy for Black women and their families. Educators need to address how African American women can make the healthy choices that facilitate healthy minds and bodies. African American women need training in self-care and self-advocacy. The MAWH Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American Women's Health aims to train gifted and dedicated students to work effectively in all of these arenas. To apply for the Scholarship please submit: (1) The standard application materials required for the MAWH. (Go to http://www.suffolk.edu/college/14332.html for application.) (2) A substantive essay addressing: (a) What are the core health issues facing Black women? (b) How did you come to develop an interest in Black women's health? (c) What do you hope to learn in the MAWH program that will help you develop as a leader in the field of Black women's health? (d) What does being a leader in the field of Black women's health mean to you? (e) Describe your ideal job in this field! Questions? Please see http://www.suffolk.edu/college/13527.html or contact mawh@suffolk.edu. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- NYSED Student Technology Survey Seeking Input From Youth Through June 30 This is an opportunity for youth to offer input into a New York State Education Department Student Technology Survey. If you've had youth complaining about the technology within their schools, this is their opportunity to speak and be heard. Please note the two items below from SED’s Office of Educational Technology Policy. The first is an opportunity for youth to inform – via an online survey – the development of educational technology policy and programs throughout the state. The second may be useful to you and/or your networks. Please distribute to your networks and/or programs as you deem appropriate. Thanks, Sanjiv Sanjiv Rao \| Director New York State Afterschool Network (NYSAN) 1440 Broadway, 16th Floor \| New York, NY 10018 [t] 646.943.8671 [f] 646.943.8800 srao@nysan.org www.nysan.org Promoting young people's safety, learning, and healthy development outside the traditional classroom. Good afternoon, It was a pleasure meeting many of you at the Governor's Summit Statewide Organizations Group meeting yesterday. (1) As announced at that meeting, below is a link to the New York State Education Department's Student Technology Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pb4TIGC8ViT7ftFNWEibhQ_3d_3d This brief survey is for students at all levels and stages of learning: What kinds of technology do you use both in and out of school? What kinds of technology do you want to use, and how? The survey can also be accessed from www.emsc.nysed.gov/edtech. Please note that your students can only complete the survey once from each computer. The survey is available now through June 30, 2009. (2) In addition, attached is a brief description of the many ways that all New Yorkers can review the draft statewide educational technology plan and recommend action steps for it over the summer. Please share this information with your colleagues, networks, and organizations. Our web site will continue to grow, so please bookmark it and visit often. I look forward to being in touch with you. Thank you for sharing this survey with students statewide. Lawrence Paska Coordinator, Technology Policy Office of Educational Technology Policy and Programs New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue Room 319 EB Albany, NY 12234 phone: (518) 474-5915 fax: (518) 474-0319 e-mail: lpaska@mail.nysed.gov web: www.emsc.nysed.gov/edtech (See attached file: USNY Tech Plan Summer 2009.doc) Here is the additional information mentioned: Public Engagement on the USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan Summer 2009 The Board of Regents and the State Education Department seek your input in creating the USNY* Statewide Educational Technology Plan. Your involvement in reviewing the plan and recommending actions to achieve the goals is essential. This plan will harness the collective strength of all New Yorkers to transform learning and teaching statewide. The plan begins with a mission and vision, a set of goals, and actions to help all New Yorkers achieve the goals. Access the draft plan now at www.emsc.nysed.gov/edtech. There are several ways to get involved this summer! Complete the educational technology survey Share your reactions to the proposed vision and goals of the USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan, and your best ideas for using technology to transform learning and teaching and to increase the achievement of all learners in New York State. Available now through July 31, 2009. Share the link to the student technology survey For students at all levels and stages of learning: What kinds of technology do you use both in and out of school? What kinds of technology do you want to use, and how? Available now through June 30, 2009. Attend a regional community forum The State Education Department will hold meetings across the state to ask for advice and action recommendations from the field. These meetings will be open to all New Yorkers. Forums will be scheduled during the summer and fall of 2009. To learn more about these forums and how to participate, please contact edtech@mail.nysed.gov. Host a discussion group Share the draft USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan with your own group of colleagues or community members. You can pose and respond to discussion questions about the technology plan through an online comment form to be posted in June on the State Education Department web site. Build your community’s awareness and involvement in creating the technology plan. The online comment form will be available until September 2009. Please share this information with your colleagues, networks, organizations – anyone who can provide input on learning and teaching statewide. Continue visiting our web site for updates and more ways to get involved. Thank you. * The University of the State of New York (USNY) is the most complete, interconnected system of educational services in the United States. USNY includes 7,000 public and private elementary and secondary schools; 248 colleges and universities; 251 for-profit schools; nearly 7,000 libraries; 750 museums; the State Archives, Library and Museum; vocational rehabilitation services for adults with disabilities; State schools for the blind and for the deaf; 25 public broadcasting facilities; and more than half a million licensed professionals. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Orton-Gillingham Scholarship Opportunity for Hudson Valley Parents and Educators Reading instruction method offers multisensory benefits to struggling readers. Multisensory Teaching is offering two $300 Scholarships for educators or parents interested in learning how to implement a multisensory approach to reading instruction. These Scholarships can be used toward a five-day Language Enrichment seminar held at the High Meadow School in Stone Ridge from June 29th through July 3rd. Multisensory Teaching founder Alison Luria will present the Orton-Gillingham Language Enrichment program, a research-based reading instruction method that meets Response to Intervention (RTI) federal mandate requirements. The Orton-Gillingham method engages children using identifiable sounds, lively visual aids and stimulating tangible objects. The goal of this method is to offer guidance that will uncover a path to successful reading. Those who attend this seminar will leave with a certificate of completion, a teaching manual, an initial reading deck, posters, a Scientific Spelling manual and audio CD, and an Accuracy and Fluency manual with audio CD. Instructors and parents trained to implement Language Enrichment have seen improvement in Reading Fluency and Comprehension. Language Enrichment certificate recipient Kristin Schroder, stated, "As a teacher with over 20 years experience, I am excited to be teaching this comprehensive Language Enrichment program in the Kindergarten classroom. Language Enrichment addresses my students' needs and I am now confident in their success as they progress through the program. I feel secure in the knowledge that it meets the five components deemed necessary under Reading First legislation." Alison Luria, founder of Multisensory Teaching, is a Certified Academic Language Therapist dedicated to providing a structured approach to teaching the basic language skills of reading, writing and spelling, as well as professional development for educators in research-based methods of literacy instruction. The Orton-Gillingham method is based on the pioneering research of Dr. Samuel Orton, a neuropsychiatrist, and on the educational and psychological insights of Anna Gillingham, a pioneer in education and psychology. The curriculum has been expanded and updated in accordance with new research findings. Call 845-657-9638 for additional details about this scholarship opportunity and an application. Language Enrichment: The RTI Solution Orton-Gillingham Classroom Approach to Reading (Professional Development for K-3 Teachers) Educators will exit this course with: - A Certificate of Completion - A LE Teaching Manual, including reproducible reading practice pages for a full three-year program - Initial Reading Deck and Posters for classroom use - Scientific Spelling Teachers Manual with Audio CD - Practices for Developing Accuracy and Fluency Manual with Audio CD 2009 Sessions: January - February: Jan. 12, 19, 26 & Feb. 5, 12 March - April: March 2, 9, 23 & April 6, 13 June - July: June 29, 30 & July 1, 2, 3 July: July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Cost: Tuition - $650.00 per student Materials - $330.00 per student Group rates available Language Enrichment is a 30-hour class taught over 5 days. Schedule of Follow-up Supervision: support for teachers in program implementation, observation, and feedback is provided. Supervision/Observation Fee is $125.00 per hour. Call 845-657-9638 for additional details about this scholarship opportunity and an application. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Youth Leadership Development Institute Hi there- I just wanted to pass along information about a great program that has been training and empowering youth from throughout the county and training them to be involved decision-making members of non-profit boards, the Institute (YLDI) is a collaborative project of the YWCA, UC Youth Bureau, CoOpportunities, and PC. So far, I have really been impressed with those youth who sit on the Prevention Connections board and others I have had the opportunity to work with through my involvement with localized community groups. Let me take that back- I am impressed with all those who make this project happen and still keep up their grades, family life, relationships, jobs, and other extra-curricular activities while also getting involved with real roll-up-your-sleeves citizenship. Please take a moment to check out the initiative. It’s amazing to see the collaborative involvement of youth and adults working on common ground toward a positive outcome. If you are lucky enough to work with these dedicated young citizens, don't forget to pat them on the back! http://yldi.webs.com/ Heather Ohlson Prevention Connections Associate Director 95 Grand St. Kingston NY 12401 P:845-338-0338 F:845-338-0147 www.prevention-connections.org - FACEBOOK cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/212814?m=6e8b9b32 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- FREE Business Listings in TheCommunityGuide.net Did you know that while TheCommunityGuide.net is totally supported by advertisers and sponsors, if you have a dining establishment, school, day camp, offer child care, kids’ birthday party option, volunteer opportunity, annual festival, theater, farmers’ market, or CSA in Ulster County, you probably qualify for a small business directory listing for FREE? Other listings may qualify for free, as well. Ask us. Check us out at www.TheCommunityGuide.net. We are a strong resource directory in Ulster County, serving anyone living in, working in, playing in or thinking of moving to the area. For details, contact us at: 845-679-0569, info@firstcx.com www.TheCommunityGuide.net It starts with The Community! • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- USAImmersion - Open Your Home To the World This Summer This summer, consider hosting a Spanish Exchange student for 3 weeks here in the Catskills! There is a wonderful program that I highly recommend called USAImmersion. Opening your home to an Exchange Student is a great way to learn about another culture. Foreign students look forward to learning about the foods, customs and culture in the U.S. and share the same about their home countries. There are many reasons why you might choose to host an Exchange Student: - It’s a great way to make a contribution to international understanding and exposing kids to these values. - The experience may result in unique friendships that last a lifetime. - Children learn about other cultures and realize how to look at things with a different perspective and the importance of being flexible and open. - Hosting international kids can be mentioned in resumes and college applications to demonstrate intercultural experience. - Hosting dates are July 26-August 16. There is no fee involved. Host families will receive a $50 weekly stipend towards food. Please contact me if you would like more information. I hope you will consider this unique opportunity. Sincerely, Cara Cruickshank 845-688-2068 www.catskillwoodlandcamp.com USAI offers a wide range of cultural, academic and language immersion programs for foreign students interested in coming to the U.S. Their mission is to bridge cultural gaps and allow foreign students the opportunity to live as part of an American community. The program also aims to provide host families, students, and summer camps with a global perspective, bringing the world closer together and promoting international understanding. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting in June - The Busiest Film Production Month on Record for Hudson Valley Film Commission June may be the busiest film production month on record for the Hudson Valley with productions throughout the surrounding counties (see below). And on June 12, the Hudson Valley Film Commission will present "Hollywood On the Hudson” a benefit and mixer at Backstage Studio Productions in historic uptown Kingston, NY. The event will be a rare opportunity to network with filmmakers, producers, politicians and industry professionals from surrounding counties who have benefited or who are curious about the work of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. For a full release about the event, please visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org/press/2009_hvfc_mixer.htm. The following film productions are looking to fill different needs including cast and crew positions and lodging needs: - “Whisper Me a Lullaby” June 10, Hudson Valley, NY Upcoming independent feature film "Whisper Me a Lullaby," will begin shooting in the Hudson Valley June 10, 2009 under the SAG Ultra Low Budget Agreement. The story follows a family coping with emotional illness, while addressing the issues of domestic abuse and suicide. The production is still in need of extras (all ages and ethnicities) for the following dates. 6/10-11, 6/18-19, 6/27, 6/29-30. Email foldedleafproductions@gmail.com. For more info visit www.whispermealullaby.com. - “Meskada” June-July, Catskill, NY An independent feature film written and directed by Josh Sternfeld is looking to hire local crew including for June-July production: Art Director Grip & Electric Hair/Make-Up Assistants Production Assistants Catering/Craft Services If you are interested in any of the above mentioned positions, please send resumes to Production Manager at meskada@gmail.com. If you're interested in being a Background Actor, please send recent picture and contact info to meskadatalent@gmail.com. Unfortunately there is no money in our budget for pay or food - beyond some snacks and water. Producers can answer specific questions and provide more details to those who are interested and able to participate by emailing meskada@gmail.com. See www.woodstockfilmfest.blogspot.com/2009/05/ meskada-looking-for-crew-members-and.html. - “Alienated” June 8-10, Olivebridge, NY “Alienated” - a film starring Vincent Pastore, aka "Big Pussy" from the award-winning HBO series "The Sopranos," is looking for housing for up to 15 crew members from June 8th thru 10th within 5-10 minutes of Olivebridge, please email filmcommission@mac.com and we will forward info to producers. Ideal lodging includes private homes, bungalows, heated barns, etc. “Alienated” also seeks to fill the following positions: Second AD Second AC Script Supervisor PA's Art Director Prop Master Costume Designer Hair & Makeup Gaffer Best Boy/Electric Boom Operator Email resumes to filmcommission@mac.com. - A&E Documentary June 21-July 2, Ulster and Dutchess Counties Doc is looking for a place that has roughly 25 rooms - available from June 21-July 2. They prefer a place that they can "take over" so they do some shoot days on the premises specifically exterior woods, dirt path and dirt road locations. Production also needs: An Armorer (someone who can supply guns). A stunt person. Sniper pit (police or army training facility). Email suggestions and resumes to filmcommission@mac.com. - “Bitter Feast” June 30, Olivebridge area, Ulster County and NYC From master of horror producer/director Larry Fessenden and director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock) comes Bitter Feast about a top chef in the Hudson Valley. Production is looking for supermarkets, farmers, food suppliers that would be willing to donate a few bags of groceries or produce for some of the cooking scenes in return for the chef plugging the market in his TV show. For example, he would say that he gets his fresh local produce from "so and so" market or his steaks for "so and so", etc. Additional film plugs would include placement of grocery bags in the apartment, kitchen scenes, etc. The production is willing to could get very creative with using their "food supplier" name. Email Brent if you are interested at brentkunkle@gmail.com. Please note that filming will take place in OliveBridge area of Ulster County. - “Hollywood on the Hudson” June 12, BSP in Kingston, NY For a full release about the event, please visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org/press/2009_hvfc_mixer.htm. For tickets, visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org/hvfc.php. Credit roll as of 6/25/09 Cast (in alphabetical order): Sharon Bower - The Assistant Director Tom Cherwin - The Director Barry Cherwin – The Auctioneer Mikhail Horowitz - Man #1 Gilles Malkine - Man #2 Produced by: 120dB Films - Executive Producer Lauri Andretta - Producer Meira Blaustein - Producer Lisa Myers - Producer Laurent Rejto - Producer Heidi Johnson - Associate Producer Emma McCarthy - Associate Producer Donna Parisi - Associate Producer Art Department: Lisa Myers - Art Director Camera and Electrical Department: Jeremy Ellenbogen (Seven 21 Media Center) - Green Screen Engineer Shaun Harkins (Cabletrak Systems) - Dolly and Jib Jeff Kantor (Canus Major Productions) - Video Engineer Kale Kaposhlin (Evolving Media) - Key Grip Matt Kehoe - Best Boy Music Department Jordan (DJ WA) Matthews - Composer: Theme Music Other crew: Ship to Shore - Craft Service Teri Rossin (BSP) - Location Manager Richard Goldman, Esq - Legal Counsel Richard Merck CPAs - Accountant Friends: Brian Cahill - Majority Leader, Ulster County Legislature Larry Fessenden - Producer, Director, Actor, Glass Eye Pix Darren Goldberg - Producer, Atlantic Pictures Don Gregorious - Ulster County Legislator Stephen Hays - Managing Member, 120dB Film Finance Mike Hein - Ulster County Executive Congressman Maurice Hinchey Pat Swinney Kaufman - Director, NYS Governor's Office for Motion Picture and TV Development Melissa Leo - Academy(r) Award nominated Actor Mary Stuart MAsterson - Director and Actor Lance Matteson - President, Ulster County Development Corp. Ron Nyswaner - Academy Award(r) nominated screenwriter Jesse Scolaro - Producer, 7th Floor Productions Brian Shapiro - Ulster County Legislature Jerome Stoeffhaas - Deputy Director, NYS Governor's Office for Motion Picture and TV Development Ward Todd - President, Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Sue Zimet - Ulster County Legislature Save the Date: June 12, 7-11 Hudson Valley Film Commission reception and Benefit. Hudson Valley Film Commission PO Box 1406, 86 Mill Hill road Woodstock, NY 12498 (845) 810-0131 www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video and media production in the Hudson Valley, Catskills. The Hudson Valley Film Commission is a not-for-profit, 501 (C)(3) organization which works in conjunction with the Woodstock Film Festival, which has a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Kingston Call for Artists Crafts on John Street returns to the Kingston Farmers? Market the first Saturday of each month, May through November. This is a wonderful opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to sell their wares at a vibrant and affordable venue, while expanding their client base. Interested participants are encouraged to call 845-339-4996 or 845-339-5630 to find out how to submit an application. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Summer Interns Available From the YWCA The YWCA of Ulster County is Pleased to Announce the “Youth Leadership Program” for Youth Ages 13 to15. Designed to Give Participants Workplace Experience, Build Self-confidence and Employment Skills. We are currently looking for businesses and organizations to get involved in this exciting and rewarding program this summer. There is no fee involved for your business or organization. The YWCA will award the interns a stipend when the program is complete. The only requirement from the worksite is that a site supervisor be available to oversee the daily activities of the intern. The program will run from July 6th until August 14th 2009. Interns are available for work 4 hours a day, 4 days a week for 6 weeks - You pick the days and hours interns work - The YWCA will pay a $250 stipend to each intern completing the program - Everyone wins! You get an intern to assist your business and the intern receives first hand work experience The Youth Leadership Program has been in existence for over 10 years and is a huge success for both businesses and interns. As the program start date approaches, we appreciate a response by June 19th. Thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You can reach Jamie Kesick at 338-6844 ext. 110 to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Please see below for the applications that would need to be filled out. Site Application: - YES I/We are interested in having an intern(s) at our site this summer: - Site: - Address: - Telephone: - Site Supervisor or Contact Person: - Number of Interns we would like to have: (One or more) - Type of work experience available: - Hours that would be most helpful for us to have an intern at our site: - Comments/Concerns: - NO, we cannot accommodate an intern this year: _______ Please fax completed form to 338-0620 attention: Jamie Or mail to: YWCA of Ulster County Attention: Jamie Kesick 209 Clinton Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Questions? Call Jamie @338-6844 ext. 110 or Donna @ext. 109 Ellenville Application: - Name: - Age: - DOB: - Address: - City: - State: - Zip Code: - Telephone #: - Parent daytime telephone #: - Parent/Guardian Name: - How were you referred to the program? The Summer Intern Program will run during the following weeks: July 6th to August 14th - Are you available for the entire session? Yes/No - Please list any dates (Monday – Friday) you are not available. - List any work experience you have, paid or volunteer. - Do you have reliable transportation to a work site and weekly workshops? - Do you consider yourself to be a dependable person? Yes/No Why or why not? - What do you like best about yourself? - What do you like to do in your spare time? - Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? - Explain why you want to be an intern and why you should be selected. - Are you willing to participate in weekly workshops or discussion groups regarding life skills and work ethic? Yes/No The Summer Intern Program is a 6-week program that will begin on Monday, July 6th and will operate through Friday, August 14th. Interns will work 4 days a week, 4 hours a day at their assigned location. Each Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, interns will attend life skills workshops, discussion groups and weekly evaluations at the Ellenville Library Community Room. Please note that all participants must have their own transportation to the Thursday workshops and their job placement. A stipend of up to $250 will be awarded for complete and positive participation in all aspects of the program. The coordinator reserves the right to dismiss any intern who chooses not to participate fully, does not arrive at their work site on time or does not maintain a positive attitude. Participants and parent/caregiver must attend Program Orientation on Thursday, July 2nd 5:30 PM at the Ellenville Library for program instructions and to sign permission slips. Return your completed application no later than June 16th, 2009 to: YWCA of Ulster County 209 Clinton Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Attention: Jamie Kesick Or fax application to 338-0620. Attention: Jamie Kesick For more information, call Jamie @338-6844 ext.110 or Donna @ext.109. Kingston Application: -Name: - Age: - DOB: - Address: - City: - State: - Zip Code - Telephone #: - Parent daytime telephone #: - Parent/Guardian Name - How were you referred to the program? The Summer Intern Program will run during the following weeks: July 6th to August 14th - Are you available for the entire session? Yes/No - Please list any dates (Monday – Friday) you are not available. - List any work experience you have, paid or volunteer. - Do you have reliable transportation to a work site and weekly workshops? - Do you consider yourself to be a dependable person? Yes/No Why or why not? - What do you like best about yourself? - What do you like to do in your spare time? - Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? - Explain why you want to be an intern and why you should be selected. - Are you willing to participate in weekly workshops or discussion groups regarding life skills and work ethic? Yes/No The Summer Intern Program is a 6-week program that will begin on Monday, July 6th and will operate through Friday, August 14th. Interns will work 4 days a week, 4 hours a day at their assigned location. Each Friday morning from 10 AM to 12 noon, interns will attend life skills workshops, discussion groups and weekly evaluations at the YWCA in Kingston. Please note that all participants must have their own transportation to the Friday workshops and their job placement. A stipend of up to $250 will be awarded for complete and positive participation in all aspects of the program. The coordinator reserves the right to dismiss any intern who chooses not to participate fully, does not arrive at their work site on time or does not maintain a positive attitude. Participants and parent/caregiver must attend Program Orientation on Tuesday, June 30th 5:30 PM at the Ellenville Library for program instructions and to sign permission slips. Return your completed application no later than June 16th, 2009 to: YWCA of Ulster County 209 Clinton Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Attention: Jamie Kesick Or fax application to 338-0620. Attention: Jamie Kesick For more information, call Jamie @338-6844 ext.110 or Donna @ext.109. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Deadline July 18 - RVBA’s Visions of the Valley Photo Contest, Photography Exhibition, Auction, Juried Contest & Calendar Scholarship Fundraising Event RONDOUT VALLEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION www.RondoutValleyBusinessAssociation.org CALL FOR ENTRIES Visions of the Valley™ 2010 Photography Exhibition, Auction, Juried Contest & Calendar Scholarship fundraising Event Submission Deadline: July 18th, 2009 Attention all photographers interested in showing and promoting your work in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region of New York: The Rondout Valley Business Association (RVBA) invites you to submit up to 3 entries in Visions of the Valley™ 2010. This annual event is a community outreach program and fundraiser to benefit local scholarship programs and the RVBA. Visions of the Valley™ 2010 is actually several events rolled into one: a professionally conducted photo auction; and a juried photography contest, from which 13 winning entries, selected by a panel of distinguished judges, will be reproduced in a high quality 2010 wall calendar of sophisticated design. Of these entries, 12 will be used to illustrate each of the months, with the 13th chosen to grace the calendar’s cover. The Visions of the Valley™ 2010 Calendar will go on sale later this year. The Visions of the Valley™ 2010 cocktail reception and auction will be held in the restaurant of the Rondout Valley Golf Club in Accord, NY. The festivities will be held Sunday, September 13 beginning at 3pm. Professional Auctioneer Jay Werbalowsky of JMW Auctions from Kingston, NY will conduct the auction. Photographers will receive 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their work at the auction. How to Enter: Entries, up to three per photographer, are to be unmounted, 12.25” x 12.25”, B&W or full color prints that depict the natural and/or scenic beauty of the Rondout Valley. [See the downloadable entry form on our website for further details: www.rondoutvalley.org] Prints should be submitted in protective envelope(s) along with a digital PDF file with a resolution of 300 dpi and CYMK color mode, and should be dropped off in person on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, July 16-18, 2009, from 10:00AM to 5:00PM at Nutshell Realty, 3506 Route 213 (at the corner of Routes 213 & 209) in Stone Ridge, NY. Entries not submitted in the required format or on time will be disqualified. Please note that all entries become the property of the RVBA and will not be returned. Contact: Cindy Sweeney, Administrator RVBA Phone: 845-687-4567 Email: info@RondoutValleyBusinessAssociation.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 24 - Free Nonprofit Board Training The State Board Training Consortium (SBTC) Series Do you serve as a board member for a nonprofit that receives funding from OASAS, DOH's AIDS Institute and Center for Community Health, OMRDD, OMH or OCFS? These state agencies, in collaboration with CCSNYS, have created a free Board Training program! All board members (and Executive Directors or Chief Fiscal Officers accompanied by a board member) are welcome to attend. Trainings in Mt. Kisco: July 24, 2009 - Human Resource Issues for Nonprofit Board Members - Understanding Your Legal Obligations as a Nonprofit Board Member Trainings in Mt. Kisco: July 25, 2009 - Fund Development for Nonprofit Boards - Strategic Planning: Setting the Course for a Successful Future Trainings in Albany: August 1, 2009 - Strategic Planning: Setting the Course for a Successful Future - The Boards Role In Working With Staff Leadership Trainings in Newburgh: August 13 & 14, 2009 - Duties & Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards - Developing A Fiscally Accountable Board - Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Board Members - New! The New Form 990: A Focus on Board Governance - Doing the Right Thing: Ethical Decision Making for Nonprofit Boards Trainings in NYC: September 4, 2009 - Recruiting, Developing & Retaining a Motivated Board of Directors - Strategic Planning: Setting the Course for a Successful Future • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Youth Development Opportunities, Research, and Resources Professional Development: - Healthy Teen Network: Celebrating Healthy Teens and Young Families October 21-24 Tampa, FL Online registration is now open for the Healthy Teen Network annual conference. Celebrating Healthy Teens and Young Families features advances in the fields of teen pregnancy, parenting, and prevention and offers concrete strategies to increase your ability to serve youth. This national conference features 50 workshops, keynote addresses by Michael Carrera and Michele Ozumba, and plenary sessions on connecting with youth through today's technology and on collaborations that improve the health and well being of teens and young families. In response to the needs expressed by mid-to-high level management in the field, this year's conference includes a Management/Administration Track. Download the preliminary brochure for registration fees and additional information. http://healthyteenconference.org/default.aspx Research and Resources: - America’s Invisible Children: Latino Youth and the Failure of Justice From the Campaign for Youth Justice and National Council of La Raza: This report begins with an overview of disparities and structural racism, a review of Latino demographic characteristics, and a discussion of the immigration and crime connection and stereotypes about Latino youth. Second, the report takes an in-depth look at disparities that exist at all major decision points in the justice system, explaining how the majority of Latino youth are arrested for non-violent offenses, yet many of these youth are sent to locked incarceration-type facilities far away from their homes. Third, this brief looks at successful national initiatives. Fourth, it profiles several community-based models working with Latino youth and families. The report concludes with a series of recommendations for federal and state policymakers to reduce the racial and ethnic disparities of the justice system. http://www.nclr.org/content/publications/detail/57405/ - CDC: School Connectedness School connectedness is a particularly promising protective factor that can buffer children and adolescents from the potentially harmful effects of negative situations and events. This CDC publication defines and describes the components of school connectedness and identifies specific actions that schools can take to increase school connectedness. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/AdolescentHealth/connectedness.htm - NASTAD: HIV/AIDS: Crisis Among Young Black and Latino Gay Men and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors: This Youth Issue Brief, the first in a three-part series, explores current epidemiological data on young Black and Latino gay men, social determinants of health, structural barriers related to power and privilege and environmental and policy factors. The brief also provides strategies for health departments and their community partners to use in their efforts to better understand and reach these populations. http://www.nastad.org/Docs/highlight/2009130_Youth%20Issue%20Brief%20No%201.pdf - NASTAD: Youth Development Approach: Turning Crisis Into Opportunity National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors: This Youth Issue Brief, the second in a three-part series, explores youth development as a prevention strategy for health departments aimed at improving the sexual health outcomes of young people having the greatest risk of HIV and STD infections. It outlines the premises of the youth development approach and provides a description of key elements demonstrated in effective youth development programs. http://www.nastad.org/Docs/highlight/2009430_NASTAD%20YIB%202.pdf - NSDUH Report: Major Depressive Episode and Treatment Among Adolescents National Survey on Drug Use and Health: In 2007, an estimated 2.0 million youths aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode yet less than 40% of them received treatment for depression. Adolescents with no health insurance coverage were much less likely receive treatment those with public or private insurance. http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/youthDepression/youthdepression.cfm - Racial Equity Tools Racial Equity Tools is a new web site designed for people and groups across sectors and at all levels in the work of promoting racial equity. It includes more than 400 resources and links to help people understand, talk about and act intentionally and effectively to advance racial equity. There are also tips, reflection questions and a glossary of important terms. http://www.racialequitytools.org/ - Science and Success: Programs that Work to Prevent Subsequent Pregnancy Among Adolescent Mothers About one fifth of infants born to adolescent mothers is a second or third child. Moreover, U.S. adolescent pregnancy and birth rates remain among the highest in the western world. Given the need to focus limited prevention resources on effective programs, Advocates for Youth reviewed existing research to compile a list of programs proven effective in preventing or reducing the incidence of second and higher order pregnancies or births among adolescent mothers. http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/storage/advfy/documents/sspregnancies.pdf Policy and Advocacy: - LGBTQ Youth Awareness Week LGBTQ Youth Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Youth Advocacy Coalition, is currently underway (May 25-29). The week's themes are: honoring LGBTQ youth serving in the military, ending violence against LGBTQ youth, addressing homelessness, creating safe schools and communities, and resources to stay healthy. NYAC's site offers information on policy and legislation to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning youth. http://www.nyacyouth.org/pages.php?id=11 - Making Parents Health Care a Priority National Center for Children in Poverty: Access to secure and affordable health insurance is critical for all Americans. In the public debate, children's coverage has received particular attention and support. But access to health care for parents is a key predictor of access to healthcare for children. To help inform the national debate on how to improve the health care system, this fact sheet examines current gaps in parents' access to health coverage, looks at the patchwork of policies that exists across the states, and argues that a national approach is needed. http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_874.html - Measuring Poverty in the United States National Center for Children in Poverty: The U.S. government measures poverty by a narrow income standard that does not include other aspects of economic status, such as material hardship (for example, living in substandard housing) or debt, nor does it consider financial assets (including savings or property). The official poverty measure is a specific dollar amount that varies by family size but is the same across the continental U.S. This fact sheet discusses how the U.S. government measures poverty, why the current measure is inadequate, and what alternative ways exist to measure economic hardship. http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_876.html - President Obama Calls for a New Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy: President Obama's budget for FY 2010 proposes a total of $164 million for a new teen pregnancy prevention initiative. This includes competitive grants for evidence-based programs, research and evaluation, and an authorization for $50 million in new mandatory teen pregnancy prevention grants to states, tribes, and territories. For a 2-page description of the new proposed funding, excerpts from the budget, HHS Budget in Brief, and a summary of teen and unplanned pregnancy prevention-related funding, visit the National Campaign web site. http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/policymakers/budget_statement.aspx - Serve America Act: Your Input Requested The Serve America Act authorizes the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to expand existing programs and add several new programs and initiatives. To gather the best ideas as they move forward, CNCS has launched a new web page at that allows you to share your thoughts and see what others are saying in real time. CNCS has also scheduled three listening session conference calls in early June. http://www.nationalservice.gov/feedback/serveact/ Youth Opportunities: - Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards Youth Service America has launched the first annual Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards to recognize two young female social entrepreneurs, ages 14 to 17, whose initiatives serve the common good. The awards of $2000 each are created in memory of Gladys Coccia, who began her entrepreneurial career when she was a young girl in West Virginia and later became a very successful businesswoman in Washington, DC. Nominations from across the USA are welcome; special consideration will be given to nominees from West Virginia and metropolitan Washington, DC. Self-nominations are accepted. Deadline: June 15, 2009. http://www.ysa.org/awards - National Campaign: Youth Leadership Team The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy is now accepting applications and nominations for the 2009-2010 Youth Leadership Team. The YLT is a select group of eight to twelve 14- to 17-year-olds from across the nation who work with The National Campaign. The YLT meets at least twice in Washington, DC during their 18-month term to help to shape Campaign policies, programs, and messages; receive training so that they can represent the Campaign to the press and media; work with organizations to raise awareness about teen pregnancy and its prevention in their communities; and give voice to the unique perspectives and opinions of teens. In between meetings the teens are active in implementing prevention programs in their own communities and assisting the Campaign with such projects as The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Deadline for applications and nominations: June 22, 2009. http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/about-us/ylt.aspx Grants: - NYS OCFS: Advantage Afterschool Request for Proposals NYS Office of Children and Family Services invites incorporated not-for-profit community-based organizations and faith-based organizations to submit proposals for the development of quality after school programs based on the Advantage After School model. In this Advantage After School Request for Proposals (RFP), OCFS is allocating approximately $12.6 million in State and federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for community and faith-based organizations to serve elementary, middle and high school students. These after school activities are to be operated in cooperation with schools and school districts, and childcare, after school, cultural and other community-based providers. Contracts awarded as a result of this procurement will range between $55,000 and $330,000 with a maximum cost per child of $1,375 per year. Deadline: June 19, 2009. https://ocfsws.ocfs.state.ny.us/obl/index.asp?menu=28&grantid=277 - RFP Announcement: Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the Commission is seeking to establish two offices - one serving the Long Island Region, and one serving the Western New York Region - to provide disability education advocacy training to families of children with disabilities, students with disabilities, advocates, community organizations, educators, local governments and other groups. For questions about the RFP, please contact Layna Maher, Division of Advocacy and Outreach, by phone at (518) 388-0693, or e-mail at layna.maher@cqcapd.state.ny.us Deadline: July 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. RFP: http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/time_limited/RFP-09-01.pdf - Global Youth Service Day Lead Agency Application Looking for a way to increase participation in your programs while connecting with the larger youth service movement? Apply to be a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day 2010. Lead Agencies are organizations that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects. Past Lead Agencies have been successful in garnering national media attention, developing new partnerships, and engaging elected and public officials in their service and service-learning projects. Lead Agencies receive a $2,000 GYSD planning grant sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation, travel support to attend the Youth Service Institute in Washington, DC, and direct assistance from Youth Service America to ensure a successful Global Youth Service Day. Deadline: July 17, 2009. http://www.gysd.org/partners/leadagencies - Catch Planning Grant American Academy of Pediatrics: The CATCH (Community Access To Child Health) grant program supports pediatricians in planning a community-based child health initiative. Grants of up to $12,000 each are awarded each year on a competitive basis to pediatricians who want to assess and document the needs of children in the community, develop collaborative partnerships for planning the initiative, and successfully prepare for implementation of a program. Deadline: July 30, 2009. http://www.aap.org/catch/funding.htm • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Include Your Calendar Listings For Free at Prevention Connections Community Calendar - seeks your listings (FREE) Have an event? Want an event? Check out the free Prevention Connections COMMUNITY CALENDAR (www.prevention-connections.org) >From around the county to around the block! Promoting your event or activity has never been so easy! To submit information, click on the date located on the calendar and enter all information. INCLUDE a contact! Any questions, contact: hohlson@familyservicesny.org or (845) 338-0338. Prevention Connections is an Ulster County coalition with a mission to promote healthier lifestyles, enhance community awareness of the negative impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on violence, crime, DWI, family life, health complications such as HIV/AIDS, preventable injuries and deaths, and reduce the use and abuse of all drugs - especially by young people. PREVENTION starts with YOU. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Vendors Wanted For Miller Craft Fair Held on October 24 & 25 Vendors Wanted* The Miller Craft Fair Committee is looking for vendors of hand-crafted items only to participate in our 2009 Miller Craft Fair on October 24th and 25th, 2009 in Lake Katrine, NY. Specialty foods, wood crafts, etc. welcome! Typical attendance for this 2-day event is ~ 1,000! Please contact us ASAP to reserve your space at our 22nd annual craft fair! For application information please contact Kristin Rotella at (845) 943-3941 or krotella@kingstoncityschools.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- IN THE COMMUNITY: ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index Family Domestic Violence Wish List "Our Wish List" Family Domestic Violence Services is in need of two twin size mattresses and one box spring in good condition for the shelter.... We are also looking for someone to donate a baby barn storage shed for our back yard.....or donate the materials and build a storage shed.... We could also us a carpenter to provide the wood & build us sturdy shelves in our attic.... Please call Kathy at 331-7080 ext.127 or Anka at 331-7080 ext.180 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Summer Child Care Available with Child Care Council of Ulster County The school year is nearly done. Are you wondering what to do with the children all summer? How will you pay for it? Are summer camp programs still available? Do you simply need coverage for two weeks while your regular childcare program is closed for vacation? Is your job requesting that you work longer hours in the summer? Contact the Child Care Council of Ulster County to assist you with all of these child care questions and more. Call Laurie Rankin at 845-331-7080 extension 126 or e-mail at lrankin@familyofwoodstockinc.org. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Please Complete Survey Below by June 30 Re Volunteers of all Ages TO: Organizations in New York State FROM: New York State Office for the Aging and Office of National and Community Service SUBJECT: Volunteering in New York State: A Survey of Organizations DUE: June 30, 2009 New York is undertaking a statewide survey to: (1) learn how organizations in New York State are using volunteers, and to (2) increase the level of volunteer participation among citizens across the age spectrum. This survey will assist the New York State Commission on National and Community Service (Commission) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to develop recommendations for Governor Paterson, with the goals of increasing volunteer activity across New York and supporting organizations in recruiting, training and retaining volunteers. This statewide survey invites a cross-section of organizations in New York to provide information about their experiences with volunteers, and about their training and technical assistance needs for recruiting, training and retaining volunteers. Your participation in this survey is very important to us. Where possible, please submit one response per organization. You can complete and submit this survey by entering the following link into your internet browser. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=IhI_2fC9wb2mdG6RbbX03WYw_3d_3d Please submit your completed questionnaire by June 30, 2009. This survey is part of the Governor’s New Yorkers Volunteer service and civic engagement initiative to elicit information that will help the Commission and NYSOFA to focus on the issues and barriers that must be addressed if volunteerism is to be increased. If you have any questions about this initiative please contact the Commission at (518) 473-8882 or visit their website at www.newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov. If you have specific questions about this survey, contact John Cochran, Assistant Director for Intergovernmental Affairs and Strategic Planning, NYSOFA at John.Cochran@ofa.state.ny.us or Jody Signoracci, Director of Constituency Services, NYSOFA at Jody.Signoracci@ofa.state.ny.us. Results of this survey will be posted on the New Yorkers Volunteer and NYSOFA websites to help you better understand the service landscape in New York State. Thank you for your assistance with this effort. Catherine E Canzian Catherine E. Canzian, Director RSVP Volunteer Program 409 Development Court Kingston, NY 12401 canzianc@sunyulster.edu http://people.sunyulster.edu/RSVP/ 845-339-2181 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- HVME New Satellite Location Opens Hudson Valley Materials Exchange Community Warehouse Non-profit resource for used/surplus Arts, Education & Building Materials rescued from the commercial waste stream. Locations - New Paltz Recycling Center (directions on website at www.hvme.com) Hours: Wed. - Sat. 12-5 Our new satelite for mostly our arts/crafts stuff - Robins Warehouse Outlet 249 Rt. 32, New Paltz (part of Farmer's Market) Hours: Fri. 4 - 8pm 845 567 1445 www.hvme.com hvme@optonline.net Note: We now operate out of storage trailers - no building, daylight only - manageable but not ideal - we still have great stuff & great prices. In This Issue: Reuse-a-bus New Paltz debut, HVME TV appearance, HVME closings, board members sought, call to action, community calendar. - HVME to debut our Reuse-a-Bus at The Eco-Fabulous Farmers Market this Fri., 6/26 & every Friday thereafter 4 - 8pm. Where: The parking lot of Robin’s Market Route 32, just south of New Paltz fresh fruits, veggies, prepared pastries & entrees, eggs and we have great stuff on the bus to sell including hand bags crafted from our stuff and other reusables like pet food bags created by our friend and volunteer Joann Boniello many thanks to Billiam Van Roestenberg Liberty View Farm, Dave & Anne Rogers and Robin's Warehouse Outlet for making it possible for us to salvage our disaster this weekend when our new Reuse-a-Bus went up in smoke shortly after we embarked on our maiden voyage to Clearwater Revival. We had to get this out before we could gather all the names of the folks in the picture below, the farms that sell at this farmers' market & all the volunteers who helped with our bus so we'll catch that in our next newsletter. Please support the efforts of all these wonderful farmers by coming to the farmers market this Friday and help us recoup the $2000 we spent trying to put the Reuse-a-bus on the road and were planning on making this past weekend at Revival. Hopefully this picture will open we've been having trouble lately - Check our interview with Ken Wishnick on his public access TV show Hello New Paltz find out things you never knew about us and see some of the projects made from our stuff - thanks Ken this was great fun. - We are closed Sat, July 4th & Wed. July 8th. - Board members sought - please consider giving of yourself to support our organization and join our wonderful but too tiny board of directors. We will begin a special board governance and strategic planning, consultant lead, training on July 26th and are hoping to strengthen our board numbers by then. A special thank to our existing board members Amy Olsen, Mike Connors, Sarah Womer, Billie Sierra and Tim Hunter. - Call to action. Please support our efforts to secure some stimulus funding to stabilize our programs presently tenuous future existence. There is one source of funding that we have been able to find - the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant administered by the Dept. of Energy - http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/. This funding is being distributed in 2 ways - directly to some counties (Westchester, Ulster, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess) http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/States/NY.xls or to the State to be distributed down to the lower municipalities http://www.nyserda.org/pdfs/EconomicStimulusFunding.pdf. We sent proposals to bring our Reuse-a-Bus to all the schools and libraries in the counties mentioned above but are seeing so far that this funding is going to programs other than solid waste reduction (proposal available upon request) Reuse-a-Bus: Learning with Leftoverswhat you can do - we don't really know but perhaps letting your local elected officials know that you want to see them use some of this funding for this purpose. We suggest contacting the following local officials as well as letters to the editors of your local paper. Contact your county executives and legislators; you state legislators and your federal congress people. Please let us know if you take action https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml, http://www.senate.gov/, http://www.nysenate.gov/, http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/. Please visit your county government website for your county legislator. - Latest Community Events Site Plan Design & Biodiversity Conservation workshop, 7/ 21, 8am - 5pm, Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, Dutchess Co, NY one-day workshop for developers, consultants, biologists, site managers, regulatory officials, and policy-makers who want to include biodiversity concerns in land use planning and site design. Most land use planning, site design, and policy-making is conducted without the benefit of good information about the biological resources that may be affected. Consequently, many of the most sensitive habitats and species are disappearing as farms and forests are converted to residential, commercial, and transportation uses. Increasing concerns about these losses are leading to greater scrutiny of land development projects, and stricter regulatory requirements for designing projects that more effectively protect biological and water resources. Hudsonia biologists have been studying the plants, animals, and habitats of the region for over 30 years, and translating our research results for use by others in statewide, local, and site-specific land use decisions. Space limited. http://hudsonia.org/ for more info. - New Stuff - listed on homepage - www.hvme.com. Paint is now at our site in New Paltz - hundreds of gallons - $2/gallon hurry to get yours before the end of September when it goes back in hibernation. Special thank you to Chuck Britt for bringing it to us & Shirley Weiner who stored the paint in her basement for 2 winters We’ll need a new place this coming winter so please volunteer some space for some of it. - Volunteers greatly needed in June - our last trailer still needs to be unloaded please come anytime during our open hours to help unload - much of the work requires two people at a time so try to come in two's at least. Another all out volunteer day is Sat. July 11th. Please let us know if you can come that day from 11am-5pm (any time you can give that day would be a help). Thanks go out to our June volunteers so far, Toni, Jim, Chuck and Dana. Please help us finish our move by helping us unload the last of rented trailers so we can begin paying the Town the rent. Old But Still Current News: - Introducing Hudson Valley Historics - Recycled Building Materials - Architectural Salvage - Furniture - 390 Main Street, Catskill. We are forming a partnership with this company - we get cash for all referrals that result in a sale so we hope you'll check them out. New Items include gorgeous furniture pieces, brand new anderson windows, a new zuma tub, sinks, a bidet, and more. Including a dozen pairs of original Mohonk Mountain House Windows (some with wavy glass), mantelpieces, a mid-century mahogany bureau and a matching king-sized headboard. In addition, this month's offerings include artwork by Paul Fero and Vicki Chesler. Paul's work was just featured in the new Gus Van Sandt movie, "Howl" and this is the first opportunity for the public to purchase these pieces before the movie comes out. Vicki's pieces have been displayed at the Woodstock Artists Association and are beautiful landscapes, just right for brightening up a room. - Online Gift Certificates - see #7 on homepage of website Consider doing your holiday shopping at HVME - walk your environmental talk. - Used Paper Sought - our source of used (printed on one side) copy paper at Minolta in Goshen has dried up but the Town & Village are ready to implement a project to use as much used paper as possible in their daily administration - please join us in identifying additional sources so we can continue this precedent setting project. Paper must be in good enough shape to go thru a copier unfettered. - Eco Art Show. Call for entry - Art & Environment - HVME has more details upon request. The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy's 9th Annual Submerge Art & Environment Festival - 9th year - showcase video, photography and other art media produced by local and international artists that celebrate and or raise awareness about the Hudson River & Tributaries. - Truck for Sale - great shape! '99 GMC 15' box truck with ramp. gets about 15 mpg. Many new parts replacements (transmission, starter complete repair history since we have it). Reason for sale - we no longer need it. Asking $6000. We take this truck off the road in November so now is the best time to check it out. Pictured in slide show below (#6) or see it at HVME site. - Rules of the road - HVME is located at the New Paltz Recycling Center - a place where you can bring your recyclables and garbage if you have a permit from the Town which you can purchase at the Center - even if you are a Town resident you still must have a permit. No one can use any service other than HVME without a permit. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Hudson Valley Materials Exchange Community Warehouse Holiday Closing Reminder & Other Stuff Hudson Valley Materials Exchange Community Warehouse Non-profit resource for used/surplus Arts, Education & Building Materials rescued from the commercial waste stream. Locations - New Paltz Recycling Center (directions on www.hvme.com) Hours: Wed. - Sat. 12-5 Our new satellite for mostly our arts/crafts stuff - Robins Warehouse Outlet 249 Rt. 32, New Paltz (part of Farmer's Market) Hours: Fri. 4 - 8pm. 845 567 1445 www.hvme.com hvme@optonline.net In this Issue: - Reuse-a-bus New Paltz debut, HVME TV appearance, HVME closings, board members sought, call to action, community calendar. - We are closed Sat, July 4th & Wed. July 8th. - Visit our Reuse-a-Bus at The Eco-Fabulous Farmers Market every Friday thereafter 4 - 8pm. Where: The parking lot of Robin’s Market Route 32, just south of New Paltz. Fresh fruits, veggies, prepared pastries & entrees, eggs- And we have great stuff on the bus to sell including handbags crafted from our stuff and other reusables like pet food bags created by our friend & volunteer Joann Boniello. Many thanks to Billiam Van Roestenberg Liberty View Farm, Dave & Anne Rogers & Robin's Warehouse Outlet for making it possible for us to salvage our disaster this weekend when our new Reuse-a-Bus went up in smoke shortly after we embarked on our maiden voyage to Clearwater Revival. We had to get this out before we could gather all the names of the folks in the picture below, the farms that sell at this farmers' market & all the volunteers who helped with our bus so we'll catch that in our next newsletter. Old But Still Current News: - Check out our interview with Ken Wishnick on his public access TV show, “Hello New Paltz.” Find out things you never knew about us and see some of the projects made from our stuff - thanks Ken this was great fun. - Board members sought - please consider giving of yourself to support our organization and join our wonderful but too tiny board of directors. We will begin a special board governance and strategic planning, consultant lead, training on July 26th and are hoping to strengthen our board numbers by then. A special thank to our existing board members Amy Olsen, Mike Connors, Sarah Womer, Billie Sierra and Tim Hunter. - Call to action - Please support our efforts to secure some stimulus funding to stabilize our programs presently tenuous future existence. There is one source of funding that we have been able to find - the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant administered by the Dept. of Energy - http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/ this funding is being distributed in 2 ways - directly to some counties (Westchester, Ulster, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess) http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/States/NY.xls or to the State to be distributed down to the lower municipalities http://www.nyserda.org/pdfs/EconomicStimulusFunding.pdf. We sent proposals to bring our Reuse-a-Bus to all the schools and libraries in the counties mentioned above but are seeing so far that this funding is going to programs other than solid waste reduction (proposal available upon request) Reuse-a-Bus: Learning with Leftovers. What you can do - we don't really know but perhaps letting your local elected officials know that you want to see them use some of this funding for this purpose. We suggest contacting the following local officials as well as letters to the editors of your local paper. Contact your county executives and legislators; you state legislators and your federal congress people. Please let us know if you take action https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml, http://www.senate.gov/, http://www.nysenate.gov/, http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/. Please visit your county government website for your county legislator - Latest Community Events Site Plan Design & Biodiversity Conservation workshop, 7/ 21, 8am – 5pm, Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, Dutchess Co, NY. One-day workshop for developers, consultants, biologists, site managers, regulatory officials, and policy-makers who want to include biodiversity concerns in land use planning and site design. Most land use planning, site design, and policy-making is conducted without the benefit of good information about the biological resources that may be affected. Consequently, many of the most sensitive habitats and species are disappearing as farms and forests are converted to residential, commercial, and transportation uses. Increasing concerns about these losses are leading to greater scrutiny of land development projects, and stricter regulatory requirements for designing projects that more effectively protect biological and water resources. Hudsonia biologists have been studying the plants, animals, and habitats of the region for over 30 years, and translating our research results for use by others in statewide, local, and site-specific land use decisions. Space limited. http://hudsonia.org/ for more info. - New Stuff - listed on homepage - www.hvme.com. Paint is now at our site in New Paltz - hundreds of gallons - $2/gallon. Hurry to get yours before the end of September when it goes back in hibernation. Special thank you’s to Chuck Britt for bringing it to us & Shirley Weiner who stored the paint in her basement for 2 winters. We'll need a new place this coming winter so please volunteer some space for some of it. - Volunteers greatly needed in June - our last trailer still needs to be unloaded please come anytime during our open hours to help unload - much of the work requires two people at a time so try to come in two's at least. Another all out volunteer day is Sat. July 11th. Please let us know if you can come that day from 11am-5pm (any time you can give that day would be a help). Thanks go out to our June volunteers so far, Toni, Jim, Chuck and Dana. Please help us finish our move by helping us unload the last of rented trailers so we can begin paying the Town the rent. - Introducing Hudson Valley Historics - Recycled Building Materials - Architectural Salvage - Furniture - 390 Main Street, Catskill. We are forming a partnership with this company - we get cash for all referrals that result in a sale so we hope you'll check them out. - New Items include gorgeous furniture pieces, brand new anderson windows, a new zuma tub, sinks, a bidet, and more. Including a dozen pairs of original Mohonk Mountain House Windows (some with wavy glass), mantelpieces, a mid-century mahogany bureau and a matching king-sized headboard. - In addition, this month's offerings include artwork by Paul Fero and Vicki Chesler. Paul's work was just featured in the new Gus Van Sandt movie, "Howl" and this is the first opportunity for the public to purchase these pieces before the movie comes out. Vicki's pieces have been displayed at the Woodstock Artists Association and are beautiful landscapes, just right for brightening up a room. - Online Gift Certificates - see #7 on homepage of website Consider doing your holiday shopping at HVME - walk your environmental talk. - Used Paper Sought - our source of used (printed on one side) copy paper at Minolta in Goshen has dried up but the Town & Village are ready to implement a project to use as much used paper as possible in their daily administration - please join us in identifying additional sources so we can continue this precedent setting project. Paper must be in good enough shape to go thru a copier unfettered - Eco Art Show - call for entry- Art & Environment - HVME has more details upon request. - The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy's 9th Annual Submerge Art & Environment Festival - 9th year - showcase video, photography and other art media produced by local and international artists that celebrate and or raise awareness about the Hudson River & Tributaries. - Truck for Sale - great shape! '99 GMC 15' box truck with ramp. gets about 15 mpg. Many new parts replacements (transmission, starter complete repair history since we have it). Reason for sale – “we no longer need it.” Asking $6000. We take this truck off the road in November so now is the best time to check it out. Pictured at www.hvme.com site. - Rules of the road - HVME is located at the New Paltz Recycling Center - a place where you can bring your recyclables and garbage if you have a permit from the Town, which you can purchase at the Center - even if you are a Town resident you still must have a permit. No one can use any service other than HVME without a permit. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Organic Community Garden Update a/o 6/24 Our goal is to provide campers and community members with home grown organic flowers, vegetables, herbs, and spices and to create a magical space to work, meditate, bird watch, explore, dream, and gather! Get Involved * CLICK HERE to make a cash donation or mail to: PO box 647, Phoenicia, NY 12464 (payable to Cara Cruickshank) * Scroll down to see a wish list of tools and supplies needed * Volunteer! We always need helping hands: 845-688-2068 or storydanz@yahoo.com WISH LIST Here is a list of what we need for the Catskill Woodland Camp Organic Community Garden. Please contribute if you can! * Your favorite seedlings and starters * Potato Rake * Pole Bean Starters * Corn Starters * Morning Glory Starters * Stirrup Hoe * Garden Hose * Edger * Organic Soil * Mulch * Hay * Watering Cans * Buckets * 50 Gallon Water Drum * Tiller • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Racing Accident on Rogues Harbor Road in Wawarsing, New York During Summer Rallysprint 2009 The purpose of this press release is to inform on the medical condition of the competitors involved in this racing accident, correct the press release disseminated by Associated Press last night without giving Rally New York the opportunity to comment on it, which gave a wrong information on the condition of the codriver and was widely reprinted by local newspapers, and explain the circumstances of this racing accident. The driver Mark Lawrence, an accomplished rally driver, suffered a fractured collarbone, was treated at the Ellenville Community Hospital and was released. The codriver Eamonn Sweeney was unconscious after the accident and, as it is customary in these situations, was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center where he was kept in an induced coma. As of this writing, Eamonn is sitting in a chair, he is talking and is a little confused about what happened. The second CAT scan performed today 24 hours after the accident gave him a clear bill of health. The extent of his injuries is a sprained knee and he is sore. He may be discharged tomorrow. This racing accident happened on a section of a closed race course: A portion of Rogues Harbor Road in Wawarsing, New York was closed to regular traffic for the purposes of Summer Rallysprint 2009, an event of New York Rally Championship, organized by Rally New York, Ltd. on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The road closure was authorized according to Section 1182 of New York Vehicle & Traffic Law. According to Section 1182, traffic laws are suspended during the authorized road closure. In rally racing, small sedans modified for safety and performance compete against the clock on sections of public roads closed to civilian traffic. The cars start at one-minute intervals and there is no wheel-to-wheel racing. The crew of each competing car consists of a driver and a codriver, also called a navigator. Racing accidents in rally racing are rare but can happen. The cars are extensively modified for safety with roll cages, six-point racing harnesses (racing seat belts) and fire suppressing equipment. The crews are required to wear protective fireproof clothing, automobile helmets, and head and neck restraints (generally HANS devices). As it should be obvious from the relatively minor, non-life-threatening injuries of the driver and codriver, these safety measures worked very well and as intended. Both crewmembers are expected to recover fully. It should be stressed that competitors, marshals and HAM radio operators followed the extensive safety and emergency procedures outlined in the event Safety Plan to the letter. A Forest Ranger from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was assigned to the event and assisted at the site of the accident. On Saturday, about two miles after the start, the crew of Lawrence and Sweeney in a Volkswagen Golf failed to negotiate a left turn and struck a tree on the outside of the turn by the codriver’s side of the car. The car spun and stopped on the road facing the wrong direction. The codriver Sweeney was trapped in the car and was unconscious. Dr. Mark Galperin, the driver of the car that started three minutes behind Lawrence and Sweeney, expertly handled the situation and provided immediate emergency medical assistance together with the ambulance crew from Ellenville First Aid & Rescue Squad that was stationed at the start and reached the site of the accident within minutes. Dr. Galperin and Ellenville First Aid & Ambulance Squad attended to the codriver until the Napanoch Fire Department & Rescue Squad arrived with a jaws of life and could extricate the codriver by cutting off the door bars that are part of the safety roll cage. Because of the delay caused by the accident and the subsequent investigation by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department, which lasted until after lunch, and also because of the uncertainty about the condition of the codriver at the time, the competitors and the organizer jointly decided to stop the event. The property damage caused by this racing accident was limited to bark torn off the trunk of one tree. This damage was already repaired by Rally New York, Ltd. using a tree pruning sealant. Rally New York, Ltd. wishes to thank the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department, Dr. Galperin, Ellenville First aid & Rescue Squad and Napanoch Fire Department & Rescue Squad for assistance and for expertly handling this difficult situation. Rally New York, Ltd. wishes a speedy recovery to both competitors and hope to see them again soon in our midst. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- October 10 - 2009 YWCA Tribute to Women Honorees The YWCA of Ulster County would like to congratulate and announce the 2009 Tribute to Women Honorees: Mary “Chiz” Chisholm of Kingston - Community Advocate Award Susan Cummings of Ellenville - Woman in Government Maryann DeGroodt of Kingston - Community Volunteer Josephine Griffiths of Rhinebeck - Mental Health & Wellness Kari Hastings of Woodstock - Senior Services Katherine Hite of Esopus - Arts & Education Amy Kapes of Kingston - Community Spirit Cynthia Lowe of Kingston - Woman in Business Rebecca Martin of Kingston - Community Activist Julie Noble of Kingston - Youth Services Community Organization—YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County Susan Colchamiro of Rosendale - Lifetime Achievement The Tribute to Women Dinner will be held on October 2nd at the Wiltwyck Golf Club.....SAVE THE DATE! For more information, call Nadine Ferraro at 338-6844 ext. 102. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Northern Dutchess Hospital Welcomes New Director of Critical Care Northern Dutchess Hospital Welcomes New Director of Critical Care Rhinebeck, NY… Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Stalter, RN, as Director of Critical Care. As part of the Hospital’s leadership team, Stalter is responsible for the management of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. Stalter received his nursing degree from SUNY Orange in 1994, and is presently enrolled in Dominican College pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. Previously, he was at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, in the Emergency Department, where he worked in a variety of positions, serving most recently as Associate Administrative Nurse Manger. He lives in Pine Island, NY, with his wife, Laurie, and their four children. Northern Dutchess Hospital, a Health Quest affiliate, is a 68-bed, acute care hospital located in Rhinebeck, NY. The Health Quest system includes Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. For more information about any of Northern Dutchess Hospital’s services, log on to www.health-quest.org/ndh. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Ulster County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates it's 10th Home Ulster County Habitat for Humanity recently dedicated it's 10th home to the family of Anna Parrish, who was a major contributor. The house is being completed in partnership with Romina Villardi and is located in Elllenville. Romina and her two sons, Michael and Branden will occupy the home by the end of June. As a partner, Romina is required to contribute 250 hours to Habitat and will be paying a non interest bearing mortgage plus her own taxes and insurance. The modular units for this project were started at BOCES in Port Ewen and were used as a teaching tool for students in the trades program. Many volunteers also worked on completing the house such as students from SUNY New Paltz and Marist in Poughkeepsie as well as Ulster County Board of Realtors and Holy Cross Monastery. If you wish to be a volunteer, apply for a home, or contribute, please contact us through our web site: www.ulstercountyhabitat.org or by phone at 845-340-0907. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Kingston Lions Club Foundation Donates $2,000 to Benedictine The Kingston Lions Club Foundation recently donated $2,000 to the Benedictine Health Foundation to support the purchase of a CARESCAPE V100 Monitor for the Medical/Surgical Department at Benedictine Hospital. The monitor provides medical personnel vital statistics such as blood pressure levels, body temperature, pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels. It offers mobility to go from patient to patient capturing vital signs with speed and accuracy, and is used over 100 times each day. The Kingston Lions Club Foundation, Inc. supports area organizations and agencies in carrying out their missions by providing grants to purchase equipment that they might not otherwise have available in their operating budgets. “The Lions Club of Kingston is committed to giving to our community, and we are pleased that we can make a difference in so many lives with this gift,” said Kevin Gilfeather, President of the Lions Club Foundation. The Benedictine Health Foundation supports the healthcare programs, services and facilities of Benedictine Hospital, a member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, and provides funding for the continuing education of the hospital’s health care professionals. For further information, contact Barbara Klassen, Executive Director, at (845) 334-3186. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Northern Dutchess Hospital Receives Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ From HealthGrades Patients Rate Northern Dutchess Hospital in Top 10% Nationally for Satisfaction, Including Staff Responsiveness, Quiet Rooms, Well-Controlled Pain Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to announce that it has received the 2009/2010 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization. NDH is one of only four hospitals in New York State to achieve this distinction. The award is based on a national, standardized survey, called the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems or HCAHPS, covering the year ending in June 2008. The survey assesses patients’ perspectives of the hospital care they received, including physician and nurse communication, cleanliness, noise levels, medication information and post-discharge care instructions. “We are incredibly proud that our patients and HealthGrades have rated us among the best in the country for patient experience,” said Denise George, President and CEO of Northern Dutchess Hospital. “Our physicians, clinical staff, administration and support staff work hard every day to ensure our patients have outstanding care during their stay, from clear communication to vigilant pain management to a quiet environment in which to rest. It’s a core part of what we do, and we’re grateful for this acknowledgement.” Comparing the top 15 percent of eligible hospitals to those in the bottom 15 percent, the surveys showed: · 57% more patients at the highest performing hospitals gave their hospital a 9 or 10 on a 10 point scale for overall patient satisfaction · 57% more patients at the highest performing hospitals would definitely recommend the hospital to their family and friends. · 44% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported receiving help as soon as they asked for it. · 34% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that it was always quiet at night. · 32% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that staff always explained medications prior to giving them. · 28% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that their room and bathroom were always clean. · 26% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that their pain was always well controlled. Methodology: To identify the top-performing hospitals, HealthGrades analyzed survey results for the 3,711 hospitals nationwide that participated in the HCAHPS program during the study time period to determine which hospitals scored highest on the surveys. Hospitals had to meet bed size, survey response size, and clinical-quality thresholds in order to be eligible for the award. The methodology is available at www.HealthGrades.com. Northern Dutchess Hospital, a Health Quest affiliate, is a 68-bed, acute care hospital located in Rhinebeck, NY. The Health Quest system includes Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. For more information about any of Northern Dutchess Hospital’s services, log on to www.health-quest.org/ndh. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- UGARC is Seeking Train and Village Set and Holiday Decorations Ulster-Greene ARC's Day Services on Wall St. in Kingston is seeking a train and village set to decorate their large storefront windows on Wall St. in Kingston. The particulars are listed below. In addition, they are seeking four season decorations to help cheer passersby and visitors. Please contact Kristin Harrell at Wall St. Day Svcs. directly for drop off info or other info. Kristin's email is kristinh@ugarc.org. We thank you in advance for your generosity! Here are the particulars: 1. Ho Scale 2. Bachman McKinley Explorer Diesel Locomotive 3. E-Z Track Systems - We only have the basic set that came with the train. 4. Alaskan Setting - lots of green hills, a tunnel, snow-capped mountains in the distance. 5. HO Scale Buildings - modern day setting. · Houses · Store · Gas Station · Train Station · Church · Etc. 6. Landscape Materials · Trees · Foliage fiber · Clump foliage · Etc. 7. Miniature People Anyone who wants to get an idea of what's involved in a basic layout should visit www.modeltrain.com. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Healthy Families Program Attention Seniors: Ulster County Community Action is starting a new program. Join the Healthy Families Program and you will receive: 1. A free bag of food from the Extra Helpings Program once a month. 2. A $20.00 voucher for the Farmers Market once a month. We are assisting 100 families, so stop by our office and sign up. You will need the following documentation: proof of income, ID (drivers license or social security card). Any questions, please call (845) 338-8750 Ext 105 Suzy Hinchey, Outreach Director Place: UCCA 70 Lindsley Ave Kingston, NY 12401 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index RSVP by June 26 for Prevention Connections Youth Street Team Training Recruitment for a youth Street Team is happening now! Young people are needed for activities and events around Ulster County throughout the summer. Will train the right people to use their skills and talents for community outreach, education, public speaking, impact demonstration, and social activism to address alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse issues. Needed: At least 4 hours a week, transportation, a talent or skill, desire to make a difference. Provided: Events, locations, snacks, training, supplies. Space is limited to 15 volunteers only! MUST RSVP before 6/26 for TRAINING: 6/30 1p-5p Heather Ohlson Prevention Connections Associate Director 95 Grand St. Kingston NY 12401 P:845-338-0338 F:845-338-0147 www.prevention-connections.org - FACEBOOK cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/212814?m=6e8b9b32 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- August 16 - Book Donations and Volunteers Needed for Miriam's Well Book & Arts Fair Miriam's Well will be hosting their first annual Books & Arts Fair on Sunday August 16th, with new & used books for sale. We are looking for donations of any used or new books from the community. All genres accepted. Please notify us at rita@miriamswell.org or 845.246.5805 if you have any books to donate. We will arrange a date, place and time to pick the books up, or you can drop them off at Miriam’s Well in Saugerties at your convenience. We need many volunteers for this event, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Joan Monk at ftmaven@bestweb.net. Some of the duties we will need volunteers for: - Signage (in advance) - Decorations - Parking - Load-out - Set-up - Clean-up - Music (sound system, recorded music) - Peacekeeping/Traffic Control - Follow-up For a typical volunteer, 20 hours of volunteer work will equal access to a free workshop (exclusive of food & lodging). If a volunteer works fewer than 20 hours, we will pro-rate the cost of the workshop; for instance, if the volunteer has given only 10 hours, they would get a 50% reduction of the full workshop fee. This is a great opportunity to support Miriam s Well, please share with all your friends. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Welcome to New Yorkers Volunteer - State Service & Volunteer Communication List Greetings! New Yorkers Volunteer is Governor David A. Paterson's statewide service initiative to engage all New York State residents’ meaningful volunteer activities. Your organization has registered to receive information about about national and community service programs. It is our hope that you will get involved and support President and First Lady Obama's Call to Service and help community-based organizations in New York State. This email list will advise you of new federal, state and local funding opportunities, notify you of local training for volunteers or professional staff that will strengthen your volunteer management program, and promote other valuable developments in New York's service industry. We apologize for any duplicative emails in this initial distribution and please advise us of any other agencies and their email addresses that you believe would be interested in receiving this type of information. Until the first email release, please visit www.newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov to see what is happening in the New York State service world as New Yorkers Volunteer! Thank you. Mark Walter Susan Stern Executive Director Chair New York State Office of National & Community Service New York State Commission of National & Community Service calendar • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ON THE CALENDAR: ------------------------------------------------- • Go To Top of Headline Index Groups Starting in June and July - New Caregiver Support Groups Starting in New Paltz and Kingston JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES of ULSTER COUNTY A Tradition of Caring – A Commitment to Service ANNOUNCING NEW CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS - STARTING IN JUNE & JULY The cost of these sessions is covered by funding from Ulster County Office for the Aging & NYS Office for the Aging NEW PALTZ LOCATION: Jewish Community Center, Route 32 Wednesdays for 6 sessions. June 17, 24, July 8, 22, Aug.5, 19 10am – 11:15am Led by Doree Lipson, LCSW Kingston Location: Business Resource Center, Albany Avenue, Thursdays – for 6 sessions, July 2nd, 9th, 23, Aug. 6, 20, Sept. 3 Noon – 1:15pm Led by Doree Lipson, LCSW Starting in June 2009, Jewish Family Services of Ulster County will be providing a new series of Caregiver Support Groups through its partnership with Office for the Aging of Ulster County and New York State Office for the Aging. OFA and JFS are excited about this year’s groups as they will be structured and delivered by professional social workers in innovative ways. Caring for You, While You Care for Them is a 6- week program that will be held for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The first 2 sessions are back to back weeks and then given every other week. The course content is based on the result of research on the characteristics and needs of caregivers. These sessions will provide topic based modules that include education, skill building, problem solving techniques, and goal setting along with interaction and sharing. Modules will include topics such as: What it Means to be a Caregiver – Trends, elements of a caring relationship and elements of caregiving. Taking Care of Yourself – Determining and improving self-care. Preventing caregiver burnout. Learning new coping skills Building Cooperative Relationships – Caregiving relationships involve a minimum of 3 people: Care Receiver, Family Caregiver, Professional Caregivers. Preventing and Solving Problems – Using a 6-Step process for Problem Solving Accessing and Developing Resources – Barriers to getting help, learning about available services, etc Buddy System to create ongoing support. Leslie K. Malin, L-CSW-R, ACSW Executive Director Jewish Family Services of Ulster County A Tradition of Caring - A Commitment to Service 845-338-2980 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 1 - BodyWorks Summer 2009 begins For Adolescent Boys and Girls and Their Families Have more energy More fun And Feel good about yourself Take Action Now Join BodyWorks A Toolkit for Healthy Teens & Strong Families A Free 8 Session Program Coming to Kingston For 8 Wednesdays (5PM-7PM ) Starting July 1 For Parents & Adolescents age 9-15 (Adolescents are invited to attend some of these sessions) See back for details and registration For more information: Call the Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 x 4061 or lmozian@kingstonhospital.org Through facilitated workshops parents and caregivers will learn how to: * Recognize current healthy practices and build upon them * Understand healthy eating * Recognize the benefits of physical activity * Recognize the impact that the environment and media have on their lifestyle choices * Set goals for their families and plan for change * Adopt healthier eating habits in alliance with their children * Breakdown the barriers that keep them from engaging in optimal amounts of physical activity * Shop, cook and eat together * Support a healthy lifestyle for their families Registrants receive a free toolkit that provides information, tools and strategies. The program is free of charge but a refundable $20 deposit is required at the time of registration that will be returned upon completion of the program. To register submit the following information with a $20 check made payable to The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County and mail to : The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County The Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 Name of parent: Name of adolescent /age: Address: Phone Number Day/Evening : Email address: Please share this information with a child or family that you care about. Obesity prevention for the family of adolescent children, Feel free to pass it along. If you need hard copies of our flier to hang or distribute, please call me. Thanks Laurie Deutsch Mozian MS,RD Project Director The Community Heart Health Coalition of Ulster County (845) 338-2500 ext. 4061 http://www.chhculster.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 1 - Summer Programs at the Institute for Music and Health. (IMH) INTRODUCTION TO THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Through a powerful method of touch, this remarkable technique, used successfully by many in the performing arts and business worlds, helps to ease tensions, improve movement, reduce strain and bring comfort. Learn its principals and enjoy the results almost immediately. 4 Classes, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, begins July 1st $80 4 Classes, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, begins August 4th $80 THE DIAMOND-DART MERIDIAN SEQUENCE Enhance well-being and raise Life Energy (Chi) through a dance-like meditation series of movements and postures which help with balance, organ functioning, and improve coordination and breathing. 4 Classes, Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm, begins July 1st $80 4 Classes, Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm, beings August 4th $80 The Institute for Music and Health (IMH) also offers individual instruction and coaching. To learn more about the programs and philosophy of the IMH and/or to register, please call 845-677-5871 and visit the website at www.musichealth.net. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 1 - Hudson River Photography Exhibition in Ellenville Book Signing & Exhibit Opening Mark Hudson River Quadricentenniel "The Hudson River - A Great American Treasure" - an evening with Photographer Greg Miller On Wednesday, July 1 at 7pm, renowned Hudson Valley photographer Greg Miller will speak about his new book, "The Hudson River - A Great American Treasure". This outstanding collection of photographs portrays the Hudson River in all it's glory from Kingston's historic waterfront to New York's infamous Harbor. Released in November 2008, "The Hudson River - A Great American Treasure" was selected to the "2008 Editors' Favorite Books of the Year" list by The Bloomsbury Review. A book signing will follow the event. Proceeds from sales of "The Hudson River - A Great American Treasure", will benefit Scenic Hudson, an organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring the Hudson River. Miller's presentation coincides with the opening of an exhibition of his Hudson River photographs presented by Ellenville's Gallery Link, at 6pm. These poignant works offer images of the river's entire span throughout all the seasons of the year, highlighting bordering mountain ranges, pastures and towns. Miller's images convey the power and majesty of the Hudson River in a way that celebrates it's importance to our valley, and the vital role it has played in our local and national history. The power of the photographs stand on their own, however; each image offers the viewer an integration of color, movement and breadth that captures the attention, pleases the eye and calls one to deep sense of timelessness and reflection. Miller’s photographs have been featured internationally in publications such as Popular Photography & Imaging, as well as B&W (Black and White) magazine, and Europe’s DIGIfoto magazine. Greg also leads private photography workshops, and also workshops and photography tours for organizations such as the Center for Photography at Woodstock, the Adirondack Photography Institute, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. A large photographic panorama of the Hudson River by Miller has by commissioned by the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, and will be on exhibit there from July - December, 2009. Miller’s work will be on exhibit at The Gallery Link through July 29th. Located in Ellenville Public Library & Museum,40 Center Street, Ellenville, NY, The Gallery Link is open to the public during regular library hours. The book presentation and photography exhibition are part of a series of events at Ellenville Public Library & Museum in recognition of New York State's Quadricentennial celebration of Henry Hudson's "discovery" of the river that now bears his name. Other upcoming events include a performance by Arm of the Sea Theatre called "Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson and the River that Discovered Him" on Wednesday, July 15, 7pm and "Hudson River Lighthouses & History" on Wednesday, July 29, 7pm. For more information, about this and other upcoming events call Ellenville Public Library & Museum at 845-647-5530 or go to www.eplm.org. Greg Miller photographs a wide range of subjects from bold & colorful panoramas of dramatic elements of nature to intimate monochromatic artistic nudes with subtle textures and tones. Commercial assignments include projects ranging from the Catskills to Chilean Patagonia. He has been selected to be “Artist in Residence” at Acadia National Park in autumn of 2009. To learn more, go to www.gregmillerphotography.com. www.eplm.org Lynne "Asha" Golliher Community Relations Coordinator Ellenville Public Library & Museum 40 Center Street Ellenville, NY 12428 (845) 647-1497 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 2 - Tribute to Michael Jackson Dance Free Everyone is invited to the TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON DANCE with DJ Brian Thursday, July 2nd 7 p.m. Rec Center Pavilion Rt. 32 Rosendale free! 658 - 8982 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 4 - Kingston Farmers' Market July events July 4, 2009 - Berries Da Bomb, is the feature for our country’s independence at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Crafts on John Street, showcases affordable wares from some of the Hudson Valley’s most talented artists. As always, natural and organic fruits, vegetables, breads, honey and more are available in our open air market. The Kingston Farmers’ Market is located in the historic Stockade District in uptown Kingston. Rain-or-shine, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 845-853-8512 or www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com July 11, 2009 - Bone Health is in the spotlight this weekend at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Supplement your diet with natural and organic fruits, vegetables, breads, honey and more that are available in our open air market. The Kingston Farmers’ Market is located in the historic Stockade District in uptown Kingston. Rain-or-shine, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 845-853-8512 or www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com July 18, 2009 - Make Your Own Pickles is spicing up the weekend at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Don’t get in a pickle; choose from our natural and organic fruits, vegetables, breads, honey and more that are available in our open air market. The Kingston Farmers’ Market is located in the historic Stockade District in uptown Kingston. Rain-or-shine, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 845-853-8512 or www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com July 25, 2009 - Kids Day at the Market turns this family-friendly event even friendlier. Bring your kids to the Kingston Farmers’ Market and make healthy living a conscious part of everyone’s lives. As always, natural and organic fruits, vegetables, breads, honey and more are available in our open air market. The Kingston Farmers’ Market is located in the historic Stockade District in uptown Kingston. Rain-or-shine, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 845-853-8512 or www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 4 - Maverick 2009 Festival Maverick Concerts Opens 94th Festival July 4th with Renowned Tokyo String Quartet. Festival Highlights Haydn, Hungary and Mendelssohn; Area Premieres of Works by Philip Glass and Penderecki and the Maverick Debut of Lost City Ramber Founder Mike Seeger. Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber musical festival in the United States, is nonpareil in the caliber of its musicians and its woodland setting. This year’s theme is “The Magyar Muse: Joseph Haydn and Friends,” which Music Director Alexander Platt describes as “mining the rich trove of Hungarian repertoire.” Featured composers include Brahms, Bartók, Haydn, Kodály, and Mendelssohn performed by some of the best quartets, trios, and soloists of the day. Saturday, July 4, 6 pm Tokyo String Quartet “Mendelssohn and Friends I” Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 95, "Quartetto Serioso" Janacek: String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters" Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D, Op. 44, No. 1 Sunday, July 5, 4 pm Shanghai Quartet “Mendelssohn and Friends II” Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13 Penderecki: String Quartet No. 3, “Leaves from an Unwritten Diary” (Shanghai Quartet commission; area premiere) Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 Saturday, July 11, 8 pm The 2009 Woodstock Beat A benefit for the Woodstock-Byrdcliffe Guild The Paul Winter Consort For tickets, contact the Guild at 845-679-2079 Sunday, July 12, 4 pm Juilliard String Quartet “Late Musings” Schubert: String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, D. 804, "Rosamunde" Bartók: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16 in F, Op. 135 Saturday, July 18, 11 am Young People’s Concert: Roswell Rudd, Trombone Saturday, July 18, 8 pm Roswell Rudd Trombone Tribe “An Evening of Jazz Explorations” Sunday, July 19, 4 pm Timothy Fain, violin “Bach to Bartók” J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005 Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin J.S. Bach: Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 Saturday, July 25, 8 pm An Evening with Mike Seeger “Master of American Folk” Sunday, July 26, 4 pm Janaki String Trio “Magyar Journeys” Beethoven: String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, No. 3 György Kurtág: “Games, Signs and Messages for String Trio” Dohnányi: Serenade in C Major, Op. 10 AUGUST Saturday, August 1, 11 am Young People’s Concert: Elizabeth Mitchell and Family Saturday, August 1, 8 pm Mike and Ruthy and Friends Sunday, August 2, 4 pm Trio Solisti Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat, Op. 9, No. 3, "Archduke" Bartók: Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Piano Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 Saturday, August 8, 6 pm Maria Bachmann, violin; Andrew Armstrong, piano; Wendy Sutter, cello “Wild Nights” Kodály: Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7 Bartók: “Out of Doors” Philip Glass: Sonata for Violin and Piano (area premiere) Hubay: Czardas Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor Sunday, August 9, 4 pm Katinka Kleijn, cello “Cello Explorations” J.S. Bach: Solo Cello Suite TBA Kodály: Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 György Ligeti: Sonata for Solo Cello J.S. Bach: Cello Suite TBA Saturday, August 15, 11 am Young People’s Concert: Antares Saturday, August 15, 6 pm Antares “Eclipse: Tsontakis and Messiaen” George Tsontakis: “Eclipse” George Tsontakis: “Ghost Variations” Messiaen: “Quartet for the End of Time” Sunday, August 16, 4 pm Amernet String Quartet, with James Tocco, piano “Danube Reflections” Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 30 in D Major, Hob. XVI: 19 Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11 Brahms: Drei Intermezzi, Op. 117 Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1 Saturday, August 22, 11 am Young People’s Concert: Alice Burla, piano prodigy Saturday, August 22, 6 pm Nancy Allen Lundy, soprano Stephen Gosling, piano “A QUAD Tribute: London/Paris/Amsterdam/New York” Purcell: Selected songs Sweelinck: Selected keyboard music Couperin: Selected keyboard music, including “Les Barricades Mysterieuses” John Corigliano/Bob Dylan: “Mr. Tambourine Man” Sunday, August 23, 4 pm Enso String Quartet “A Maverick Debut” Haydn: String Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4 Bartók: String Quartet No. 4 Schumann: String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 41, No. 1 Saturday, August 29, 6 pm “Mendelssohn and Friends III” Zuill Bailey, cello; Robert Koenig, piano All-Mendelssohn program including selections from the “Songs Without Words” and the two Sonatas for Cello and Piano Sunday, August 30, 4 pm American String Quartet “Haydn and Friends: Vienna/Budapest” Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 5 Bartók: String Quartet No. 3 Schubert: String Quartet in D Minor, "Death and the Maiden" SEPTEMBER. Saturday, September 5, 6 pm Maverick Chamber Players Frederic Chiu, piano; Alexander Platt, conductor “Haydn on the Edge: Frederic Chiu and Friends” Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 50 in C Major, Hob. XVI: 37 Szymanowski: Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Minor Haydn: Piano Concerto No. 3 in F Major Liszt: “Malédiction,” for piano and strings Sunday, September 6, 4 pm FRIENDS CONCERT Daedalus Quartet “A Hapsburg Farewell” Haydn: String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 20, No. 5, “Sun” Kodály: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat, Op. 74, "Harp" At first sight, Maverick appears magically, in the middle of the woods, almost as though it grew there. The home of “music in the woods” is an intimate, wooden affair, with cathedral windows and a church-like ambiance. The box office opens one hour before each concert. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Children under twelve are free when accompanied by an adult. Most tickets are general admission with no reserved seating. A special “rock bottom” area provides pay-as-you-can seating; bring your own chair and blanket. The Maverick Concert Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, go to www.maverickconcerts.org or email maverickmuse@aol.com. For a schedule of events from July 4 – September 6, log on to www.maverickconcerts.org/Schedule.html. In addition to purchasing tickets at the box office, general admission tickets can now be purchased online with a credit card at maverickconcerts.tix.com and by phone at 800-595-4TIX (4849). For the first time, Maverick has a very limited amount of reserved seating (26 tickets per performance). Reserved tickets are $40, and can only be ordered by credit card at the above web site and phone number. Tickets purchased online and over the phone will be available for pick-up at the box office. Tickets purchased at the box office can be paid for with cash or check. Books of ten tickets, good for any regular concert throughout the season, may be purchased at the box office for $175 or by writing to Maverick Concerts, P.O. Box 9, Woodstock, NY 12498. Young People’s Concerts are free for children and students and $5 for adults. The Maverick Concert Hall is located at 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 approximately one mile from the road’s junctions with either Route 375 or Route 28. • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- July 4 - Saugerties 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Description: In 2009, the Saugerties 4th of July celebration is a 3-day affair: On Friday, the festivities begin with the opening of the carnival rides at Cantine Field. There will also be games of chance on Friday and throughout the weekend. At 6:00 pm, a Battle of the Bands will begin, with prizes being awarded for the top 3 bands. On Saturday, July 4th, the following are planned: - Firemen’s inspection (8:30 am on Main Street) - 4th of July parade (kicks off at 11 am from Saugerties High School) - Many activities at Cantine Field, following the parade, including The carnival and food and crafts continue through Saturday. Competition among local fire companie - Tug of War. Firemen rappelling from tall fire truck ladders. An open mic from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Games of chance. Inflatable bounce rides and rock climbing wall for kids (for a fee). Water balloon fights, 3-legged races, and blind-folded musical chairs, with ribbons and trophies. On Sunday, from Noon to 6:00 pm there will be a Carnival, including games of chance and vendors at Cantine Field. Activities: On Saturday, the parade line-up (Saugerties HS bus circle and parking lots) is at 10 am and the parade kicks off sharply from Saugerties High School at 11 am. It winds through the Village, and finishes at Cantine Field. Fireworks at Cantine Field begin at dusk. Fees: There is no fee for the parade, nor the fireworks at Cantine Field. Any group interested in participating in the parade should contact Robbie Quirk at 845-246-8412. For directions and more information, click here • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 4 - Town of Lloyd Celebration Highland Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4th, 6:00 pm Village Field In the Hamlet of Highland Fireworks Music by the Rhodes Performances by Walking on Air (A musical dance performance depicting the history of the Walkway Over the Hudson) Food and beverages by your local restaurants and non profits Pulled pork, Sausage and Peppers, Turkey, Philly Steaks, Fried dough, Biscotti’s, Ice Cream, Jumbo Pretzels and so much more. Bring your blankets and family and join your friends for an evening of Family Fun. Town of Lloyd Events Committee 691-2144. Town of Lloyd 12 Church Street Highland, NY 12528 845-691-2144 fax 845-691-7417 wrosinski@townoflloyd.com Save the dates: - Town of Lloyd Farmers Market Wednesdays, June- October from 3-7pm Tillson Ave Ext. - Future site of Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 4-September 5 - Belleayre Music Festival at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center Renowned West Point Band’s Jazz Knights Open Belleayre Season With Free Concert The renowned West Point Band¹s Jazz Knights kick off the 2009 Belleayre Music Festival season on Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. with an exhilarating evening of patriotic themed tunes to salute the Independence weekend. Bringing over three decades of musical excellence to their audiences, the West Point Band¹s Jazz Knights present the best in big band favorites, popular music, and original compositions and arrangements for jazz ensemble. Members of the group are graduates of some of America's most prestigious music schools such as the University of North Texas, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, Berklee School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. They are recruited and selected through a competitive audition process specifically for service in the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. Past and present members of the band have played with such icons as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Ahmad Jamal, Chaka Kahn, Prince, Billy Cobham, and the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Orchestras. At West Point, the Jazz Knights provide music for numerous functions throughout the year. In combination with the Concert Band and field music unit, the Hellcats, they help fulfill official musical requirements of the Military Academy and the Army, including military and patriotic ceremonies both at West Point and throughout the country. The Jazz Knights¹ performances recreate the sounds of the greatest jazz ensembles and the innovative styles of today through their original compositions and arrangements. Free reserved tent seating is available in advance by phone 845 254-5600, ext. 1344. Unlimited general admission lawn seating will be available when the reserved tent seats are gone - so bring the entire family to picnic and celebrate our country's birthday. Pre concert entertainment at 6:15 p.m. by the Efthimiou Trio - light dinners and bar service available in the Bluestone Cafe. “Good times” will be the theme of the 2009 Belleayre Music Festival at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount. This season¹s lineup will feature performances aimed a raising spirits during a trying economic period. Plus, special value tickets that will make top-quality entertainment affordable at very reasonable prices. The rest of the schedule includes: Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m., Michael Feinstein, Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m., John Covelli and Justin Kolb; Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. Festival Opera - Die Fledermaus; Sunday, July 26 at 1 p.m.; Humpty Dumpty Children¹s Opera (free admission). Also: Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Paul Simon¹s Graceland backing band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m., Pablo Ziegler Trio for Nuevo Tango; Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., Leny Andrade; Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m., Kevin Mahogany; Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m., Jay Leno¹s band leader Kevin Eubanks; Saturday, Aug. 22 8 p.m., Bob Marley¹s band The Original Wailers; Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m., KIDSTOCK featuring Uncle Rock and the Playthings with special guests Paul Green¹s School of Rock (free admission); Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m., Mary Wilson of the Supremes; Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ABBA - The Tour. Ticket Information: Ticket for all shows in the 2009 summer concert season at the Belleayre Music Festival, are on sale via Ticketmaster. For additional information, please call 800 942-6904, ext. 1344 or visit: www.belleayremusic.org. The festival¹s e-mail address is: festival@catskill.net. For information on where to stay, dine, shop or to simply enjoy the great outdoors when you¹re in town for the Belleayre Music Festival, please visit: www.catskillhighpeaks.com, www.ulstertourism.info or www.greatwesterncatskills.com. Belleayre Music Festival concerts are held on the grounds of Belleayre Mountain in Highmount. Ulster County is especially supportive of affordable tourism for area guests, as local hotels and restaurants are offering a number of summer promotions to make trip planning easier for families. Overnight options can be found at through Belleayre Region or Lodging Tourism Association members at http://www.catskillhighpeaks.com making the Belleayre Mountain area a perfect weekend get-away for all summer activities. The Belleayre Interactive Nature Center will open for the season on Monday, July 6. This fun free family exhibit will be open to the public Mondays-Fridays from 8am-3pm. Bring the family and learn about the vast selection of creatures and native flora that live in the Catskill Mountain Forest Preserve. The Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake is open full-time through Labor Day Monday, September 7. Weekday hours will be from 10am-6pm; swimming and boating close at 7:30pm on weekends and holidays. Well-known for its impeccable upkeep, Belleayre Beach promotes recycling, as it is a carry-in/carry-out facility. Its green lawns and fine, white-sand beach provides an affordable ($8 a car load) and relaxing way to spend the summer months. Belleayre Mountain has created free Eco-Adventure programming for the weekends at the Beach and is also presenting several Nature Lectures that make for quality family activities. The next lecture in the Nature Lecture Series is an informative presentation about Beavers on July 18 at 7pm at the Discovery Lodge. The Aqua School at Belleayre Beach is currently registering for swimming lessons and specialty one and two day workshops. On-line purchasing is available, as well as phone purchases through Belleayre’s sales department at (845) 254-5600 X247! Be sure to check Belleayre’s summer website at http://www.belleayre.com for a full listing of summer programming. The Pine Hill Lake day use area also offers rentable boats, kayaks, and Adirondack chairs. BBQ areas and rentable pavilion spaces are available for reunions and parties through Labor Day. Basketball courts and horseshoes pits also outfit the summertime area. Belleayre Mountain is a year-round outdoor recreation area in the Catskill Mountains operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Belleayre Mountain is located in the heart of New York's Catskill Mountain region. The area is located just off Route 28 and is 37 miles west of Thruway Exit 19 at Kingston; 55 miles southeast of Oneonta on Route 28; 40 miles from the Route 17 exit at Roscoe; and 95 miles southwest of Albany and just two hours north of NYC. Belleayre Music Festival, Route 28, Highmount, NY PO Box 198, Highmount, NY 12441 (800) 942-6904, ext. 406 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 5 - Summer at the Pine Hill Community Center Wow; what a summer it will be! As always keep checking in at www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org for updates. - Family Geocaching Workshop Sunday, July 5; 10 am - 12:30 pm; Free Geocaching is like a high tech treasure hunt. Avid geocachers Paul Rubin and his thirteen year old daughter Julia will teach you how to use a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to zero in on treasures, or geocaches, that have been hidden in beautiful natural locations. In this workshop you will find your first geocache and will learn how to log it on the internet, thus sharing your adventures with family, friends and a global community of other geocachers. This workshop is presented by Catskills Live, who have set up a Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Geocaching Challenge locally. Bring your own GPS or share with the instructors. See www.geocaching.com to find out more about this new craze. - The Spirit of Butterflies Saturday, July 11; 10 am - 12; Donations Welcome Take a virtual butterfly flight through time and across cultures with author, educator and gardener Maraleen Manos Jones, lovingly known as “The Butterfly Lady.” Through art, myth, poetry and literature, combined with environmental science, Maraleen shares inspiring butterfly stories and her passion and concern for the species and their habitats. She'll also offer practical and easy tips to invite butterflies into your gardens and how to certify your yard as a Monarch Waystation and a Wildlife Backyard Habitat. Maraleen has been involved with butterflies for over thirty years and was the first woman from the US to find the monarch's overwintering habitats in Mexico in 1977. She is author of the book The Spirit of Butterflies: Myth, Magic and Art. As fun for children as for adults, bring the whole family to this program. - Native American Celebration Saturday, July 11; 12 - 4 pm; Free Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share some food, ceremony, drumming, singing and dancing. All are welcome! This will happen every second Saturday through December. - Remembering Camp Woodland in Story and Song Saturday, July 11; 7:30 pm; Free Singer/songwriter Pat Lamana and Sue Rosenberg will offer a multi-media reminiscence of Camp Woodland, an interracial and progressive camp that helped to preserve much of the folklore of the Catskills. This camp, which was located in Woodland Valley in Shandaken, ran for 24 years from the 1930's until 1962 and sought to help children understand the democratic roots of their country by exposing campers to the traditions and tradition bearers of the Catskills. Both Pat and Sue are alumni of the camp, which also saw the likes Pete Seeger and other well-known folk artists. - Pine Hill Community Center Annual Membership Meeting & Community BBQ Sunday, July 12; 12 - 2 pm; Free Join your friends and neighbors for the Center's Annual Membership meeting, then stick around for a pulled pork BBQ on us! Thank Bernie and Florence Hamling for their recent donation of the property at 287 - 289 Main Street! Until the end of 2008, Florence and Bernie have been offering their building at 287 Main Street for the Center to use at a rent of $1 per year. They have recently outright donated the property to the Center - a gift to us all. Come celebrate this gift and give your thanks to Florence and Bernie! - Word Upstage: A Showcase of Local Writers Saturday July 18; potluck dinner at 6 pm, show at 7; Free A talented crew of writers from the local organization Writers in the Mountains will read excerpts from, and talk about, their work while you enjoy a potluck dinner in a cabaret setting; bring a dish. The show will feature poetry and prose from Albert Verdesca, Marleen Gagnon, Barbara Quintero, Ann Epner and Kristina Zill. Can't make this great show? Listen live on-line at www.catskillradio.org. - Upstage NY Community Coffeehouse: Regional Songwriters in the Round Saturday July 25, 7 pm; $5 James Krueger and three other musical acts will trade off songs in an intimate, unplugged format. Enjoy the ambiance of a candlelit table while you enjoy hot coffee, tea, and various desserts. All proceeds benefit the Community Center's on-going programs. - Kids in the Catskills in Pine Hill: A Series of Free Children's Programs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 29 to August 14 10:30 am - 12 pm & 1:30 - 3 pm; Free Tie-dye t-shirts, crazy chemistry, arts & crafts and much more! Stop by the Center for a full schedule of activities. - Senior Care-A-Van Wednesday, August 5; 11 am - 3 pm; Free The Ulster County Senior Care-A-Van will be parked outside the Center offering free health screenings for all Ulster County residents 60 and over. The Care-A-Van's purpose is to promote good health, to prevent health related problems through education and early detection and to inform seniors and connect them with available community resources. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this great service please come on out; no appointments necessary! - Native American Pow-Wow Saturday, August 8; 11 - 5 pm; Free Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center for this grand celebration. Drumming, dancing, singing, food, vendors, ceremony and socializing. This is a great family event and, as always, all are welcome, Native or no! - Upstage NY Community Coffeehouse: Special Post Summersongs Celebration Monday August 31, 7 pm; $5 This special show will feature some of the talented campers from the Summersongs songwriting camp that meets twice a year at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge. Elaine Mahon, Cathy DeWitt and David Beede will be featured, with an open song circle to follow. Share the great Summersongs vibe, and bring your instrument if you have one! All proceeds benefit the Community Center's on-going programs. - Battle of the Bands! Saturday September 5; 7 pm; $5 We're really excited to be hosting our first Battle of the Bands featuring young, local groups. Our panel of seasoned performers will choose the winning band, who will win a cash prize! Come and support new local music and have a riot doing it! If you are a youth with a band and would like to enter please contact us! On Going: - Pine Hill Art and Craft Shop, The Unexpected Treasures Gift Shop, Coffee's Ready & Open Rec! Saturdays, 11 am - 8 pm; Sundays 12 - 3 pm Catskill Mountain arts and crafts for sale, pre-owned treasures, refreshments, hot coffee, and family hangout time. - Pine Hill Social Circle Wednesdays 1 pm; Free An informal gathering of neighbors and friends; food, crafts, outings and a whole lotta' fun! - Mental Health Association of Ulster County Wellness Coordination and Referrals Wednesdays 1:30 - 5:30 pm; Free Sara Ampel, a Wellness Coordinator with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County, will be at the Center every Wednesday to assist with referrals to services, provide consultations, and link people to the resources they need. Such resources include, but are not limited to, mental health treatment and services including assistance with substance abuse issues, vocational services, housing issues, legal issues, case management, youth services, aging services, developmental disability services, wellness and self-management, anger management, counseling and more. All consultations are discreet, anonymous, and confidential. - Archery Wednesdays Starting Again in Mid-January Youth Class (Ages 10 - 18) 5 - 6 pm Adult Class 6 - 7 pm; Free Learn to target shoot with bow and arrow in this exciting and terribly enjoyable class. Please contact the Center before showing up to a class. - After School Open Rec and Open Computer Lab Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm - Community Meal & Food Distribution; Free Call for schedule and details. - Tutoring and Homework Help! Is available through the Center for no charge; please call to set up a time. The Pine Hill Community Center - Serving the People of the Central Catskills 287 Main Street PO Box 647 Pine Hill, NY 12465 845.254.5469 info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 5 - July Events at Historic Huguenot Street Following is a list of July events at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz: - Sunday, July 5th, 10am to 12pm Walk the Huguenot Path A guided walk through the historic marshlands and oxbow lake of the Harcourt Preserve next to HHS. An easy 90 minute hike that explores the special topography, flora and history of this largely unknown area. $10. $8 for Friends of Huguenot Street. - Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th and Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 24th, 9am to 3pm What Lies Beneath: Archaeology Camp for Kids Campers get hands-on experience, opening up a fresh pit around the 300 year-old Bevier Elting House under the supervision of Kevin Van Kleeck, our resident archaeologist. Includes a Thursday Night Colonial Overnight. 9am to 3pm Monday through Wednesday. Overnight on Thursday. Pick up at 1pm on Friday. $220 per camper. $200 for Friends of Huguenot Street. 7/6 through 7/10 - Ages 13 and up 7/20 through 7/24 - Ages 8 to 12 - Friday, July 10th, 6pm to 10am Colonial Overnight Live like a colonial kid for just one night! Sleep on a straw mattress in a 300 year-old building. Prepare and cook a colonial-era dinner over an open fire. Play colonial games, create colonial crafts and tour the houses at night. Ages 9-14. Drop off at 6pm. Pick up at 10am. Advance registration required. Limit 15. $45 per child. $40 for Friends of Huguenot Street. - Saturday, July 11th, 7pm Second Saturdays: TBA Our monthly lecture series continues. Speaker to be announced. $3 suggested donation. - Thursday, July 16th, 8 to 10pm Movies on the Lawn: Weapons of the Spirit Bring a blanket, a drink and maybe even a picnic dinner and enjoy the story of the Huguenot residents of tiny Le Chambon-sur-Lignon who quietly defied the Nazis to hide and save over 3,000 Jews during World War II. The remarkable and inspiring story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. $5 suggested donation. - Friday, July 17th, 8 to 9:30pm Moonlight Magic Tour As the full moon rises, you’ll be treated to drinks on the porch of the DuBois Fort, followed by a special walking tour of the Street – a tour that delves into the special role that the moon and its phases had on the lives of our early settlers. $12. $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. - Saturday, July 18th, 10am to 12pm Historic Homeowners Series: Researching Your Home’s Genealogy Archives Specialist Susan Stessin-Cohn, who has conducted research into many private homes in the area (including homes of the famous among us) will lead participants through the steps of unlocking their home’s history. Step-by-step instructions of how to use local records and how to piece together clues will be revealed. $25 for the session. Advance registration strongly advised. - Saturday, July 18th, 10am to 12pm The Missing Chapter: Walking African-American History A glimpse into a little-known chapter in our history – the homes built by and lived in by African-Americans during and after slavery. Starts at HHS and continues into the village of New Paltz. $12. $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. - Saturday, July 18th, 4 to 8pm New Paltz Art Loop Historic Huguenot Street partnered with local galleries and other arts and cultural organizations to create the New Paltz Art Loop, six sensational evenings of arts. This monthly arts walk is the third Saturday of the month beginning at 4pm from May through October. For each of these months, works by local artists or selections for the extensive pictorial collections at HHS will be on display. For more information, visit www.huguenotstreet.org or www.newpaltzarts.org. - Sunday, July 19th, 1 to 3pm Mad Hatters Tea Tea on the lawn and under the porte cochere of the historic Deyo House. The dining room in the Deyo House set for high Victorian tea. Embrace the sardonic nature of a whimsical tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Limit of 25. Reservations strongly encouraged. - Wednesday, July 22nd, 7pm Fourth Wednesdays: Music on the Lawn Popular local musician Paul Carroll will present a percussion extravaganza on shaded Deyo House lawn. Pieces by Xenakis, Norgard and Elliott Carter. Bring your blankets and even a picnic dinner and enjoy. $5 suggested donation. - Saturday, July 25th, 9am to 4pm What Lies Beneath: Archaeology Day Dirty fun for the amateur and expert alike. Two “hands-on” dig workshops on site. Morning session, adults only. Families are welcome to the afternoon session! Space is limited. Reservations suggested. More information about these events can be found at www.huguenotstreet.org or by calling (845) 255-1660 or 1889. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 5 - Wellness Coordination and Upcoming at the Pine Hill Community Center Hi Friends. This is a quick reminder to take advantage of our resident Wellness Coordinator who can assist you and your loved ones in finding and accessing a plethora of free services in Ulster County. Sara Ampel from MHA in Ulster County will be at the Center every Wednesday from 1:30 - 5:30 - details and the rest of the summer calendar below! - MHA of Ulster County Wellness Coordination and Referrals Wednesdays 1:30 - 5:30 pm; Free Sara Ampel, a Wellness Coordinator with the MHA of Ulster County, will be at the Center every Wednesday to assist with referrals to services, provide consultations, and link people to the resources they need. Such resources include, but are not limited to, mental health treatment and services including assistance with substance abuse issues, vocational services, housing issues, legal issues, case management, youth services, aging services, developmental disability services, wellness and self-management, anger management, counseling and more. All consultations are discreet, anonymous, confidential and free of charge. - Family Geocaching Workshop Sunday, July 5; 10 am - 12:30 pm; Free Geocaching is like a high tech treasure hunt. Avid geocachers Paul Rubin and his thirteen year old daughter Julia will teach you how to use a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to zero in on treasures, or geocaches, that have been hidden in beautiful natural locations. In this workshop you will find your first geocache and will learn how to log it on the internet, thus sharing your adventures with family, friends and a global community of other geocachers. This workshop is presented by Catskills Live, who have set up a Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Geocaching Challenge locally. Bring your own GPS or share with the instructors. See www.geocaching.com to find out more about this new craze. - The Spirit of Butterflies Saturday, July 11; 10 am - 12; Donations Welcome Take a virtual butterfly flight through time and across cultures with author, educator and gardener Maraleen Manos Jones, lovingly known as “The Butterfly Lady.” Through art, myth, poetry and literature, combined with environmental science, Maraleen shares inspiring butterfly stories and her passion and concern for the species and their habitats. She'll also offer practical and easy tips to invite butterflies into your gardens and how to certify your yard as a Monarch Waystation and a Wildlife Backyard Habitat. Maraleen has been involved with butterflies for over thirty years and was the first woman from the US to find the monarch's overwintering habitats in Mexico in 1977. She is author of the book The Spirit of Butterflies: Myth, Magic and Art. As fun for children as for adults, bring the whole family to this program. - Native American Celebration Saturday, July 11; 12 - 4 pm; Free Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share some food, ceremony, drumming, singing and dancing. All are welcome! This will happen every second Saturday through December. - Remembering Camp Woodland in Story and Song Saturday, July 11; 7:30 pm; Free Singer/songwriter Pat Lamana and Sue Rosenberg will offer a multi-media reminiscence of Camp Woodland, an interracial and progressive camp that helped to preserve much of the folklore of the Catskills. This camp, which was located in Woodland Valley in Shandaken, ran for 24 years from the 1930's until 1962 and sought to help children understand the democratic roots of their country by exposing campers to the traditions and tradition bearers of the Catskills. Both Pat and Sue are alumni of the camp, which also saw the likes Pete Seeger and other well-known folk artists. - Pine Hill Community Center Annual Membership Meeting & Community BBQ Sunday, July 12; 12 - 2 pm; Free Join your friends and neighbors for the Center's Annual Membership meeting, then stick around for a pulled pork BBQ on us! Thank Bernie and Florence Hamling for their recent donation of the property at 287 - 289 Main Street! Until the end of 2008, Florence and Bernie have been offering their building at 287 Main Street for the Center to use at a rent of $1 per year. They have recently outright donated the property to the Center – a gift to us all. Come celebrate this gift and give your thanks to Florence and Bernie! - Word Upstage: A Showcase of Local Writers Saturday July 18; potluck dinner at 6 pm, show at 7; Free A talented crew of writers from the local organization Writers in the Mountains will read excerpts from, and talk about, their work while you enjoy a potluck dinner in a cabaret setting; bring a dish. The show will feature poetry and prose from Albert Verdesca, Marleen Gagnon, Barbara Quintero, Ann Epner and Kristina Zill. Can't make this great show? Listen live on-line at www.catskillradio.org. - Upstage NY Community Coffeehouse: Regional Songwriters in the Round Saturday July 25, 7 pm; $5 James Krueger and three other musical acts will trade off songs in an intimate, unplugged format. Enjoy the ambiance of a candlelit table while you enjoy hot coffee, tea, and various desserts. All proceeds benefit the Community Center's on-going programs. - Kids in the Catskills in Pine Hill: A Series of Free Children's Programs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 29 to August 14 10:30 am - 12 pm & 1:30 - 3 pm; Free Tie-dye t-shirts, crazy chemistry, arts & crafts and much more! Stop by the Center for a full schedule of activities. - Senior Care-A-Van Wednesday, August 5; 11 am - 3 pm; Free The Ulster County Senior Care-A-Van will be parked outside the Center offering free health screenings for all Ulster County residents 60 and over. The Care-A-Van's purpose is to promote good health, to prevent health related problems through education and early detection and to inform seniors and connect them with available community resources. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this great service please come on out; no appointments necessary! - Native American Pow-Wow Saturday, August 8; 11 - 5 pm; Free Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center for this grand celebration. Drumming, dancing, singing, food, vendors, ceremony and socializing. This is a great family event and, as always, all are welcome, Native or no! - Upstage NY Community Coffeehouse: Special Post Summersongs Celebration Monday August 31, 7 pm; $5 This special show will feature some of the talented campers from the Summersongs songwriting camp that meets twice a year at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge. Elaine Mahon, Cathy DeWitt and David Beede will be featured, with an open song circle to follow. Share the great Summersongs vibe, and bring your instrument if you have one! All proceeds benefit the Community Center's on-going programs. - Battle of the Bands! Saturday September 5; 7 pm; $5 We're really excited to be hosting our first Battle of the Bands featuring young, local groups. Our panel of seasoned performers will choose the winning band, who will win a cash prize! Come and support new local music and have a riot doing it! If you are a youth with a band and would like to enter please contact us! On Going: - Pine Hill Art and Craft Shop, The Unexpected Treasures Gift Shop, Coffee's Ready & Open Rec! Saturdays, 11 am - 8 pm; Sundays 12 - 3 pm Catskill Mountain arts and crafts for sale, pre-owned treasures, refreshments, hot coffee, and family hang-out time. - Pine Hill Social Circle Wednesdays 1 pm; Free An informal gathering of neighbors and friends; food, crafts, outings and a whole lotta' fun! - Mental Health Association of Ulster County Wellness Coordination and Referrals Wednesdays 1:30 - 5:30 pm; FreeSara Ampel, a Wellness Coordinator with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County, will be at the Center every Wednesday to assist with referrals to services, provide consultations, and link people to the resources they need. Such resources include, but are not limited to, mental health treatment and services including assistance with substance abuse issues, vocational services, housing issues, legal issues, case management, youth services, aging services, developmental disability services, wellness and self-management, anger management, counseling and more. All consultations are discreet, anonymous, and confidential. - Archery Wednesdays Starting Again in Mid-January Youth Class (Ages 10 – 18) 5 - 6 pm Adult Class 6 - 7 pm; Free Learn to target shoot with bow and arrow in this exciting and terribly enjoyable class. Please contact the Center before showing up to a class. - After School Open Rec and Open Computer Lab Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm - Community Meal & Food Distribution; Free Call for schedule and details. - Tutoring and Homework Help! Is available through the Center for no charge; please call to set up a time. The Pine Hill Community Center - Serving the People of the Central Catskills 287 Main Street PO Box 647 Pine Hill, NY 12465 845.254.5469 info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 5 - Combination Tugboat and Trolley Ride Take the Trolley to the Tug – Combination Ride, Sunday, July 5th Where & schedule: 12:30, 2:30, & 4:30 pm. Trolley departs from the foot of Broadway on Kingston’s waterfront, makes a stop at the Trolley Museum, 89 East Strand, then continues to Kingston Point, where passengers get off the trolley and board the tug. Tug “Cornell” departs from Kingston Point at 1, 3, and 5 pm. After the boat ride, the tug returns passengers to Kingston Point, where they re-board the trolley for the return trip to the foot of Broadway. Fares: For a combination ride on trolley and tug, $25 for adults, $13 for children 2-12, free for children under 2. Tickets can be purchased at the museum or on the trolley. Kingston’s annual Independence Day celebration, this year dubbed the “All American BBQ,” will be on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, with fireworks that night. In recognition of this special event, the Trolley Museum of New York is offering a unique combination trip on its historic trolley Johnstown Car 358 and the historic tug “Cornell.” The public is invited to come early for the fireworks. Cool off on the trolley ride out to Kingston Point on the majestic Hudson River. Stay cool by boarding the 1949 tug “Cornell” for an hour-long tour on the Hudson River. When you return to Kingston Point, the Trolley will be there to transport you back to the Rondout waterfront and all of its attractions and history, and its many nearby restaurants. The round-trip will talk about 2 hours. The ticket price of $25 will help in maintaining the operations of the Trolley Museum, and support continued collaborations on other special and unique events. The boat ride is free and open to the public. The Trolley Museum of New York is a member of the Association of Railway Museums and the American Association of Museums. Visit our World Wide Web site at www.tmny.org. The Trolley Museum of New York A Not-for-Profit Educations Corporation, Founded in 1955 Owner and Operator of The Kingston Trolley Museum 89 East Strand Kingston, NY 12401 For more information contact: Steve Ladin, 331-3399. kingstontm@yahoo.com • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 6 - Free Workshop Songwriting for Healing with Penny Nichols Monday, July 6, Wednesday, July 15, Monday, July 20, Monday, July 27 & Wednesday, August 5 6-8pm at the Reuner Cancer Support House - 80 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston (across the street from Benedictine Hospital). Come explore your own journey through treatment, health, and life by making music, songs, journaling and poetry! No previous experience necessary! To register for this free workshop please call the Oncology Support Program at 845-339-2071 or email dblaha@benedictine.org. For more information about Penny go to www.pennynichols.com. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Register by July 6 - For July 8 Lecture - Jane Brody Speaks at Benedictine Hospital About Helping You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Jane Brody’s Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally and Emotionally for the End of Life The Oncology Support Program at Benedictine Hospital, a member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, is pleased to announce a free event: a lecture by award-winning New York Times health columnist Jane Brody. Ms. Brody will be speaking on her new book, Jane Brody’s Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally and Emotionally for the End of Life on Wednesday, July 8th at 7 p.m. in the Benedictine Hospital Auditorium. Ms. Brody will be signing copies of the book which will be available for purchase. From the beloved columnist, trusted authority on health, and best-selling author comes this complete guide to everything you need to know – emotionally, spiritually and practically – to prepare for the end of life. An invaluable road map to putting your affairs in order – or helping your loved ones to the same – this comprehensive book will answer virtually every question you might have about what does and does not help smooth the transition between life and the Great Beyond. No matter your age or current health, preparing for the inevitable when you are still fully in control of your faculties ensures that you’ll be in a far better position to enjoy the time you have left. As Brody notes, “From the start, consider the finish.” Jane Brody completed her degree in Biochemistry at NY State College of Life Sciences at Cornell University and in Science Writing at the University of Wisconsin. She began writing for the New York Times as a specialist in medicine and biology in 1965. Ms. Brody is a much-sough-after speaker who often lectures to professional audiences on issues relating to health and wellness preparation and care. For more information, please contact the Oncology Support Program at (845) 339-2071 ext. 100 or dblaha@benedictine.org. Please register for this free event by Monday, July 6th. About HealthAlliance, Inc. HealthAlliance, Inc. is the parent company of The Kingston Hospital, Benedictine Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, Mountainside Residential Care Center and Woodland Pond. The goal of HealthAlliance is to strengthen the quality of care and financial stability of all their affiliates and thereby serve the present and future healthcare needs in our community. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 6-August 14 - OET Summer Youth Employment program The Office of Employment and Training are currently developing the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and will be sending out the new registration forms shortly. As a preview, below are some of the changes from past year programs: - Bill Yosh, Brian Woodard, and Rick Barthel have officially retired. Thank you, gentlemen, for seeing Ulster County youth through countless summer employment opportunities. - The Office of Employment and Training will be providing the program in collaboration with SUNY Ulster. - Currently, two new staff have been hired: Elise Collins and Barbara Loughran. They are eagerly awaiting your calls to start signing youth up and locating appropriate employment sites. Janet Rigaux is the summer youth employment program supervisor. Please reach out to the staff first for, as you can imagine, Janet is a very busy woman these days. - Registration forms are at the last stages of the approval process and are expected to be out soon. - The TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Summer Employment program has expanded to include a summer WIA (Workforce Investment Act) program; this includes a number of new eligibility requirements. A summary of these eligibility requirements is indicated below. - This year's summer employment program is expected to run from July 6 to August 14, 2009. This six-week program may be extended depending on the availability of funding. Ways you can prepare and help youth access the program quickly: - Review the new eligibility requirements. If you identify youth who meet these eligibilities, please explore their interest in participating in this summer opportunity. If they express interest, assist them in completing the paperwork and/or locating required documentation. - Locate interested businesses for employment locations. Coordinating a youth employment opportunity in a county the size of Rhode Island is a daunting experience. As youth and community oriented programs with connections throughout the county, you have the unique ability to establish connections which would not only benefit your local community but assist in keeping youth connected in their own backyards. - Ensure location is a youth friendly opportunity. The program pays the salary for the youth but that doesn't mean the business has no role in ensuring a successful summer youth employment experience. - Locate businesses who could offer appropriate supervision as well as meaningful work assignments in your geographic area. This can include your location as well - as we look around our community, do not forget to look internally as well. - Communicate with the SYEP staff. If you have youth eligible and/or businesses interested, share that information with the Summer Youth Employment Program staff. Feel free to write on the application, if you have established a potential employment location for a given youth. Our goal as a community is to ensure meaningful summer employment experiences for as many Ulster County youth as possible. You are a key element in making that happen. - Bring SYEP to you. If you have a location that would be conducive to holding group interviews for youth in your community, let the SYEP staff know. Identify dates and times that would reach the highest number of eligible youth in your community. [Ideally, SYEP needs access to a copy machine at your location. But if this is not possible, do not let that be a barrier to holding group interviews.] Eligibility Requirements: TANF - Age: 14-20 - Income: Less than or equal to 200% of poverty level - Automatic eligibility - Cash Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, HEAP, SSI, Free or reduced lunch WIA - Age: 14-24 - Income: Less than or equal to poverty level - Automatic eligibility - Cash Public Assistance, Food Stamps, SSI, Foster Care Special category: disabled youth. How to contact SYEP: The Summer Youth Employment Program is located in Room 225 at the Business Resource Center, Albany Avenue/1 Development Court, Kingston. Their phone number is 845-334-8277. Computers are coming online and email addresses will be forwarded soon. We are all working to serve as many youth from throughout Ulster County as possible. Your assistance in this mission is greatly appreciated. Krista J. Barringer, LMSW Director Ulster County Youth Bureau 407 Development Court Kingston, NY 12401 VOICE (845) 334-5264 FAX (845) 334-5587 kbar@co.ulster.ny.us • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 7 - Nutrition During and After Breast Cancer Treatment Beacon: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:30-8PM Guest Speaker: Roufia Payman, DT, CDN (Director of Nutrition, Northern Dutchess Hospital) Wingate at Beacon 10 Hastings Drive Ellenville: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 6:30-8pm Guest Speaker: Carol Robin, DC, CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist) Ellenville Library, Community Room 40 Center Street To Register or for information: (Space is limited so please pre-register.) 845/339-HOPE (4673) www.breastcanceroptions.org These topic meetings are brought to you by Breast Cancer Options, a grassroots organization providing free services in the Hudson Valley and is open to the public. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 8 - Croquet at Historic Huguenot Street Rescheduled June 24th storms force rescheduling. Wickets and Wine, the casual, social croquet event at Historic Huguenot Street, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 8th at 6pm. The event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th at the same time, but had to be re-scheduled due to severe storms the area experienced. Wickets and Wine is held on the lawn of the 1894 Deyo House on the Street. The setting is particularly appropriate. Not only do the landscaped grounds make the perfect place to play, the Deyo House, a late Victorian home, is the ideal backdrop. Croquet first swept the nation during the Victorian period, when it became the outdoor game for both men and women. Croquet retains the allure and feeling of the Victorian period, but the games at Historic Huguenot Street have a decidedly more contemporary feel. All skills levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. During last year’s event, more experienced players helped teach novices and gave tips to those with less experience. “It was great fun,” says HHS Director of Public Programs Richard Heyl de Ortiz. “We had people of all ages. Some people, the more devoted croquet players, came with their own mallets. That was a surprise. What could be better than the setting sun, a glass of wine or lemonade and a friendly game of croquet?” The Deyo House is located at the corner of North Front and Huguenot Streets in New Paltz. Wickets and Wine will be held from 6 to 8pm. There is a charge of $10 per person or $8 for Friends of Huguenot Street. Reservations are not required, but are recommended. To make a reservation, visit www.huguenotstreet.org and click on “Croquet on the Lawn” or call 255-1660, ext. 300. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 9 - Town of Rochester Youth Department Bus Trips - Wednesday, July 1 Bronx Zoo Trip $15 - Thursday, July 9 Zoom Flume Water Park $22 - Monday, July 20 Bear Mountain $7 - Friday, July 31 Lake Taghkanic Park $5, $10 family - Kids Go Free to Accord Speedway - Friday, August 7 (You Drive) Children’s Day Cruise $10 child/$15 adults - Monday, August 17 Great Escape $25 - Wednesday, August 26 Bronx Zoo Trip $15 For more information, contact Valerie Weaver at 626-2115. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 9 - Author Series at The Marlboro Library Celebrate the Quadricentennial With a ‘Quad’ and local author-themed series: “Meet-The-Author” All authors will speak about their books and have autographed copies of their books for sale. Free admission. Thurs July 9 7pm Elizabeth Werlau -"Plattekill" (Images of America series). Elizabeth Werlau was a reporter for a local newspaper and what she learned of the area persuaded her to write about one of our neighboring towns. Thurs July 16 7pm Da Chen -"Colors of the Mountain", "China's Son", etc.. Mr. Chen has visited the Library previously and was a big hit with the children. This time his story telling skills will be sure to captivate adults. Thurs July 23 7pm Carleton Mabee - "Promised Land". Mr. Mabee, a retired SUNY/New Paltz professor, has written a book on Fr. Divine who in the 1930s created interracial, utopian communities in overwhelmingly white Ulster County. His book concentrates on Divine's movement from 1935, when it established its first community in Ulster County, until 1985, when it sold off its last community in the county. Thurs July 30 7pm Kevin Woyce -"Hudson River Lighthouses & History". The arrival of the steamboat in 1809 and the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, made the Hudson one of America's busiest rivers. From 1826 until the middle of the 20th century, more than a dozen lighthouses guided ships past its islands and shallows. Mr. Woyce’s book is an illustrated tour of these lights and of the river they marked. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 10 - Brick Oven Family Night Town Of Rochester “Brick Oven Family Night” Starting Friday, July 10 at the Community Center, we will be offering brick oven pizza, bread, and other oven-worthy items piping hot from the brick oven for families to enjoy. Charlie Blumstein, creator of the oven, gave oven lessons to Rebecca Shea and others, who will be donating their baking time. Want to help? Please let us know, and if you would like to donate some of the fixings, it would be a great help. We will be offering a variety of family entertainment like story time, games, music, and more. Brick Oven Family Night is every other Friday from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (If you can, bring a share dish, salad or dessert.) Call Youth Department at 845-626-2115. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 10 - Dispute Resolution Center Fundraising Event: Hudson River Rendezvous, 80's Night at Torches, Special Guests from Project Runway Upcoming fundraising event for the Dispute Resolution Center. Please help us to spread the word to any and all fans of Project Runway and/or 80's music! Your Invited to this summer’s Hottest Party HUDSON RIVER RENDEZVOUS July 10th 2009, 8PM 80’s Night Dance & Cocktail Party Torches on the Hudson, Newburgh NY Celebrity Guests from PROJECT RUNWAY It’s not too late to get your tickets but time is running out! The party starts at 8PM with food, virgin drinks and a cash bar, $35 Get a group together 10 or more tickets only $30 each! Tickets available online, or download and print an order form Here DJ Felix will be spinning old school classics from the 80’s all night! Come dressed in your best 80’s ensemble or as your favorite 80’s icon for our 80’s Contest Win Fabulous Prizes All Night! Celebrity Guests from TV’s Hit Show PROJECT RUNWAY raffling off their Original Pieces! Join our Sponsors and get excellent recognition for your business for less than you think Find out how here All proceeds benefit the Dispute Resolution Center Colleen Mulready, MSW Agency Director, Ulster County Dispute Resolution Center 845-331-6136 fax:845-331-6021 www.drcservices.org ending conflict begins here... • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 11 - Upcoming Happenings At A.I.R. Studio Gallery (Artist-In-Residence) Second Saturdays at AIR Acoustic Artists Coalition & Art Party Music, Food & Art, 8-11PM, $10 per person Admission includes munchies, coffee, tea, juice & seltzer or BYOB 71 O'Neil St, Kingston , NY http://www.AirStudioGallery.com/ UPCOMING in 2009 07/11> 8pm-Chris Wilhelm: MySpace.com/ChrisWilhelm 9pm- Rupert Wates: MySpace.com/RupertWates 08/08> 8pm-Gretchen Witt: MySpace.com/GretchenWitt 9pm-Ann Klein: www.Ann-Klein.com 08/29> 5th Saturday Series with Denise Jordan Finley: The 'Organic Guitar' workshop for advancing your guitar technique in a unique and immediately useful way! http://www.denisejordanfinley.com/ Reservations may be made by emailing: backwatermusic@yahoo.com or by calling: 518-598-8276. 09/12> Virgo Bash/Open Mic: >Please sign up: 10/10> Lennon Beatle Bash/Open Mic: >Please sign up: 11/14> 2-Joni Bishop: www.JoniBishop.com 12/12> Multi Cultural XmasKwaNaka Solstice Celebration/ Open Mic >Please sign up: >Art Fun for Kids: Draw, Paint, Cut & Paste. Fun for all ages. By appointment, $10 per hour, group discounts. Children's Art Parties, TARP; Therapeutic Art Recreation Program for special needs sessions. >New Moon Gatherings: ETA 2012: New Moon Gathering. Dream Group, ExtraTerrestrial Ambassador trainings & UFO watch. Time to prepare for 1st contact. Call ahead. http://www.angelfire.com/indie/airstudio/ufo.html >Nina Silverman Physical Therapy: www.NinaSilvermanPT.com My wife Nina has finally opened her own private practice taking her extraordinary healing abilities to new heights, thanks to Dr.Zamm. You can now find her at 111 Maiden Lane in uptown Kingston . On 1st Saturdays I host an "Open House Art Show" there from 3-5pm. We have over 90 works on display by over 15 local artists. 845-331-8590. >>SPACE FOR RENT: WE'VE GOT TREATMENT ROOMS ON THE LOWER LEVEL AVAILABLE IF YOU KNOW OF ANY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN NEED OF OFFICE OR TREATMENT SPACE PLEASE HAVE THEM CALL ME AIR STUDIO GALLERY, 71 O'Neil St , Kingston , NY . Ph: 331-2662, E: AirStudio@aol.com > Concert recordings, video link, art, pics & repros for purchase: http://www.airstudiogallery.com/ > JamesDavidAudlins' AIR performance: click here click here > B&W Photo Archive: http://www.angelfire.com/indie/airstudio/bw_photo_archive/ http://www.picture.com/voteforme/photovote1.asp?PID=2340217 > 28 years of my John Lennon Xmas Cards: http://www.angelfire.com/indie/airstudio/marzano/cards.html > New National web listings: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jim-marzano.html ===> & for the studio: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/air-studio-gallery.html > Woodstock Mothership: http://www.townzs.com/?t=post/600 > Friends of AIR: art exhibit with Robert Eggers, Jim Krzymowski, Jim Marzano, Leslie Miller, Glen River , Todd Samara, Roberta Sickler, Ruth Wolf, Lee Yaple, Richard Zarro & others. > 12.13.07, Kingston Times article by Cheryl Rice: http://www.angelfire.com/indie/airstudio/cheryl_rice_article.html > Gallery hours: Stop by anytime you're in town or, call ahead, we live here! Just one block off Broadway on the corner of O'Neil St & Tremper Ave, in Midtown Kingston. Across from Boices Milk House, one block North from where Rt32 & Henry St meets Broadway. > Memberships: Ulster County Arts Council: http://www.ulstercountyartscouncil.org/ Art Society of Kingston : http://www.askforarts.org/ Help make the world a more beautiful place, support the arts! > FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM MARZANO, 71 ONEIL ST , KINGSTON , NY , 12401-3509 PH# 845-331-2662 <> E-Mail: airstudio@aol.com • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 11 - Markertek’s 12th Annual Golf Benefit at Rondout Golf Club Tower-Markertek is looking for sponsors, prizes, donations and players as we champion the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley at our 12th Annual Markertek Open Charitable Golf Tourney. Please spread the word, but act fast - we sell out every year! We hope we can count on you 'fore' support! Questions? Please contact Vic at Victoria@markertek.com or Pat at pat@markertek.com. Phone is 800-522-2025 x7333. For more information and forms, please log onto the following website: http://www.markertek.com/attachments/charitygolf2009.pdf Schedule the day of the event is as follows: 8:30 am - Registration and Driving Range 10 am - Tee-off at Rondout Golf Club (Uptown) Cigars! 18 Holes of Golf w/Carts! Ice-Cold Beverages! Raffles! Gag Gifts! Prizes! Zippity-Doo-Dah! • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 12 - Free Pulled Pork BBQ at the Pine Hill Community Center Hi Folks! My regrets but the "Spirit of Butterflies" program on July 11 will have to be rescheduled per the instructor. We will let you know the new date as soon as we do! But be sure not to miss the Native American gathering that day or the concert and presentation on Camp Woodland that evening. Then come back in Sunday the 12th for our annual meeting and free pulled pork BBQ from noon until 2:00 PM. Visit www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org for a full listing of summer events. The Pine Hill Community Center's Annual Meeting and Pulled Pork BBQ - All Are Invited! Come celebrate the recent donation of the property at 287 - 289 Main Street, Pine Hill to the Pine Hill Community Center on Sunday July 12 from noon until 2:00 PM. The Center will hold their Annual Membership Meeting from noon until 1. If you are a member of the Center, a friend or just a curious bystander you are invited to attend. Meet the Board of Directors and Director, hear about past accomplishments and future goals, share your visions and desires for the community. Then stick around to celebrate Florence and Bernie Hamling's recent donation of the property at 287 – 289 Main Street to the Center with a pulled pork BBQ on us! The Center is at 287 Main Street. You can call 845-254-5469 for more information or visit www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Towards the end of 2008 Florence and Bernie Hamling of Fleischmanns (formerly of Pine Hill) announced their intention to donate the building that has housed the Pine Hill Community Center since it's inception in 2000. The transfer of property into ownership by the non-profit closed on December 31. “I have seen the Community Center grow and become a solid organization over the nine years it has existed;” states Florence Hamling. “We are pleased to offer this gift to the Pine Hill and surrounding communities. With continuing support from neighbors and friends, we're certain the Center will always be a special place for activities, education, music and art, remaining a beacon of grassroots, non-partisan community effort in Pine Hill forever.” The Community Center began after a ten-year-old boy in Pine Hill took his life. People young and old wanted to create a safe, welcoming space where there could be community potluck dinners, meetings and family friendly activities that didn't involve drugs and alcohol. A non-profit was formed and the Hamlings offered their property at 287 – 289 Main Street to house the new Community Center. The rent they asked for was set at $1 per year. The building is a mammoth stone block structure, which began as Griffin's Garage in the 20s. It was then purchased by Domenick and Mary LoFrese in 1975 and converted into an eyeglass factory, Vista Optical. In 1995 Bernie Hamling bought the property for a research and development facility for his company Zircar Products, Inc., which developed lightweight ceramic insulation materials, including the protective tiles for the space shuttle. Now the building has a warm, welcoming feel and houses a local art and craft shop, a stage, an internet radio station, a computer lab, a pottery studio, a full kitchen, and various meeting and office spaces. The Center is well known for its innovative and diverse programming which includes classes, concerts and performances, arts programs, dance, fitness, public planning meetings, after-school and summer programs for youth, social service programs, community meals, programs in local schools, archery classes, free food distribution, a social circle, and more. You can keep abreast of their up-coming events on their web site at www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org. “We have been given a beautiful space,” boasts the Center's part-time director James Krueger; “We, meaning the whole community, are fortunate to be the recipients of such a generous gift.” Krueger is aware of the maintenance and up-keep costs that tag along with such a gift. The Pine Hill Community Center is a private charitable organization, and receives no municipal funding. Because of this, Krueger has visions of creating an endowment for the Center in order to better assure it's future. Now, the Center has decided to kick off a go-green campaign, which will raise funds to make the property more energy efficient and help the Center utilize new technologies for shrinking their carbon footprint as well as their monthly bills. Having recently completed a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) energy audit, the Center is poised to begin serious fundraising to complete the nearly $18,000.00 of work suggested by the NYSERDA report. But the work will pay off; the Center could save up to $23,000.00 over the next ten years, which means more money for continuing their unique mission of providing gobs of fun, innovative and edifying programs to the families of rural northwestern Ulster, eastern Delaware and southern Greene Counties. Ulster Savings Bank has already stepped up to the plate with a check for $2,500 to the Center to help them complete the necessary work. They have also given a commitment for another check in the same amount if the Center can match it. You can find out more about the Pine Hill Community Center by visiting their website, www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Tax-deductible donations to the Center are welcome and encouraged; they can be reached at 845-254-5469 or info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Checks made out to the Pine Hill Community Center can be sent to PO Box 647, Pine Hill, NY 12465. Please be sure to write “Go Green” in the memo field. What: Pine Hill Community Center Annual Meeting and Pulled Pork BBQ Where: Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill, NY 12465 When: Sunday July 12, 12:00 to 2:00 PM Cost: Free Contact: Pine Hill Community Center, 845-254-5469 or visit www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org. The Pine Hill Community Center - Serving the People of the Central Catskills 287 Main Street PO Box 647 Pine Hill, NY 12465 845.254.5469 info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 14 - Golf Outing and Barbecue Reminder: July 14th is our Golf Outing at Apples Green Golf Course. It is less than a month away. Lots of interest has been generated, but we need payment to lock in sponsorships and registration. Please consider sponsoring a tee or green for $100, which includes signage on the course and in the event brochure. Sign up as an Individual Golfer for $130, or $500 for a Foursome! There will be 3 Hole in One Challenges including one for a new CAR, and 2 ATV packages from Dutchess Recreational Vehicles. The golf fee includes breakfast, lunch and a scrumptious barbeque, beer and soda on the course all day - and all the usual golf skill prizes: longest drive, most honest (highest score - This could be you!), longest drive, etc. This is a scramble format (Best Ball) so everyone can enjoy. Let's get out and support your Chamber and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! If you are not planning to attend the golf outing, consider joining us for a barbecue and a silent auction. The barbecue, silent auction, and awards presentation begin at 3:00 pm at the outdoor pavilion at Apple Greens Golf Course. The menu consists of dinner rolls, tossed salad, pasta primavera, chipotle pineapple chicken breasts, hot and sweet sausage and peppers, cookie and brownie platters, coffee and soda. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Please contact Holly at the office at 845.691.6070 and sign up Today! We are still looking for donations for the silent auction. www.southernulsterchamber.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 14 - 1st Annual Southern Ulster Chamber Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Apple Greens Golf Course Highland, NY Schedule of Events: 8:00 am - Check In/Breakfast 9:00 am - Shotgun Start (Hot dogs and hamburgers at the turn. Beverage cart available throughout the day.) 3:00 pm - Dinner/Awards 2 Hole in one grand prizes! Dutchess Recreational Vehicles Presents: “2 Adventure Sports Packages” Would you like to volunteer? Meet fellow chamber members? What a great day to network and introduce yourself and your business. We have many opportunities available! Sponsorships: - Hole Sponsor - $100.00 Signage displayed at Tee for all golfers to see and ½ page ad in program. - Two Hole Sponsor - $150.00 Signage displayed at the Tee/Green for all golfers to see and ½ page ad in program. - Beverage Cart Sponsor - $150.00 Signage on Beverage Cart and name on ½ page ad in program. - Watering Hole Sponsor - $150.00 Signage at the “watering hole” and name on ½ page ad in program. - Dinner Sponsor - $300.00 Signage displayed during dinner with full-page ad on back cover of program. - General Supporter - $50.00 ¼ page ad in program. There is also opportunity to donate a raffle or door prize and put logo items for golfers gift bag (figure 80 golfers minimum). Registration: Golfers - Single $130.00 - Foursome - $500.00 - Team Package - $600.00 (Foursome and 2 hole sponsorship $720.00 value) Please include golfers names and contact person (name and phone number). Send registration and payment to: The Southern Ulster Chamber 20 Milton Avenue, Suite 3 Highland, NY 12528 Phone: 845-691-6070 Fax: 845-691-9194 www.southernulsterchamber.org The Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce mission is clear: - Create a strong voice for local business - Improve the local economy - Help our neighbors network - Promote our area’s high quality of life - Serve as a tourist information center - Identify and create resources for commerce Our members are successful, dynamic, interesting, fun people who are actively involved in their communities, because they care. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 13 - Joey's Fight for Sight, Inc. Fundraiser at Frank Guido's Port of Call Restaurant Ever wonder what it would be like to see nothing but darkness every minute of every day? To not be able to clearly voice how you are feeling or what you are thinking? This is how a local child Joseph Simmons has spent the first 9 years of his life due to Septo-Optic Dysplasia. This disorder rare, and has caused Joey to be completely blind and have developmental and growth deficiencies. Joey’s parent’s recently heard of a treatment overseas called Stem Cell Treatment, which may enable Joey to regain some of his vision allowing him to see shadows, colors and shapes. Possibilities after treatment are endless, and this is why Joey’s parent’s established a non-for profit organization - Joey’s Fight For Sight, Inc. Please Join us for our First Major Fundraiser on July 13th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Frank Guido’s Port of Call, 7 Main Street, Catskill N.Y. Hosted by Frank Guido! Ticket are $25 per person (100% proceeds will go to Joey’s fight for sight, Inc.), ticket price includes free buffet, Music, 50/50 raffle, Silent Auction and Much More! To purchase tickets, please visit Frank Guido’s Port of Call Restaurant, Main Street in Catskill or contact Nicole Simmons at (518) 423-3948. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 15 - Arm of the Sea to Perform in Ellenville "Mutual Strangers" will be Welcomed to Our Town! Ellenville Public Library presents Arm of the Sea Mask & Puppet Theater What do Henry Hudson, BIG painted puppets, music, a Farmers Market and Ellenville Public Library & Museum all have in common? You can find out on July 15 at 7:00pm when Arm of the Sea Mask and Puppet Theater performs "Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River that Discovered Him", a new show created by Arm of the Sea especially for the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage up the river that now bears his name. Arm of the Sea will perform "Mutual Strangers" outdoors at the Ellenville Farmers' Market site on July 15 at 7:00p.m. Guest should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain, Arm of the Sea will perform in Norbury Hall. The show is free and open to the public. This event is presented by Ellenville Public Library & Museum as part of the State-wide Celebration of the Hudson River Quadricentennial. "The Kingston waterfront and the Hudson River play an important role in our valley's heritage, and this region was key in the settling and growth of our nation," said Asha Golliher, Community Relations Coordinator for the library. "We are happy to be a part of New York State's recognition of the Hudson River...it is truly a national treasure." Based on the ship's log, and on the oral traditions of the Lenape and Mohican peoples, "Mutual Strangers" tells the story of Hudson's world-changing voyage from many points of view. With the stunning visuals and live music that Arm of the Sea is known and loved for, "Mutual Strangers" is designed to engage audiences of all ages and walks of life. "If you've never seen a performance by Arm of the Sea, be prepared for a fun, entertaining and enlightening experience!" Golliher said. Other upcoming Quadricentennial events at Ellenville Public Library & Museum include a presentation by author Kevin Woyce on July 29th at 7pm, on Hudson River Lighthouses & Their History, and an outstanding exhibition of photographs in library's Gallery Link by renowned Hudson Valley photographer Greg Miller. To learn more about more local Quadricentennial events, go to: hudsonriver400.org. For statewide events, go to: www.exploreny400.com. Ellenville Public Library & Museum is located at 40 Center Street, Ellenville. The Gallery Link is open during regular library hours. For more information call 845-647-5530 or go to www.eplm.org. To learn more about Arm of the Sea Mask and Puppet Theater go to: www.armofthesea.com. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting July 17 - Village of Saugerties Block Party And HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Special Events - May 23 - September 12 "Hors'n Around Saugerties…A Summer Long Celebration" A special attraction this year in Saugerties is the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored "Hors'n Around Saugerties" event, which features 46 fiberglass carousel horses in a community wide public art event. Each horse is decorated by an artist in themes reflecting the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial, and they are on display around the town from May through September. On September 12, HITS will host the Mery-Go-Round Gala and Auction at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The carousel horses will be auctioned off, and proceeds will benefit the artists that decorated the horses, the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce, and area food banks. For more information on "Hors'n Around Saugerties," please visit www.welcometosaugerties.com or www.horsnaroundsaugerties.com. - Friday, July 17 Village of Saugerties Block Party 6 pm - 10 pm HITS is helping to coordinate the Second-Annual Village of Saugerties Block Party. Together with the Village and the merchants on Main and Partition Streets in Saugerties, we hope to make the second year bigger and better than the first. From 6 pm to 10 pm on Friday, July 17 (rain date Saturday, July 18), block-long sections of both Main and Partition Streets in Saugerties will be rocking for a family-focused street party. - Friday, July 24 Hits Equine Idol 6 pm - 8 pm On the show grounds. Exhibitors, this is your chance to sing your heart out for some great prizes… and bragging rights! Top trainers will act as HITS Saugerties' version of the American Idol judges. This is one not to miss! - July 27 - 29 USEF National Junior Hunter Championship - East Coast For more information, log on to www.usef.org. - Saturday, August 1 NY Horse & Pony Show (VI) Hits Saugerties 5K Run On the show grounds. Making its debut on the special events calendar will be a 5K Run that will start at the HITS Bar & Grill. Grab your running shoes and get ready for a run to remember! - August 7 - 9 Lendon Gray's Dressage 4 Kids Youth Dressage Festival For more information, log on to www.dressage4kids.com. - Sunday, August 30 World of the Horse Noon On the show grounds. The World of the Horse extravaganza returns to HITS-on-the-Hudson for a forth year. Numerous breeds will be represented in a colorful parade sure to delight horse lovers of all ages. Special exhibitions and demonstrations will take place as well. - September 9 - 13 New England Dressage Association Fall Festival of Dressage The Festival Consists of four competitions. Featuring 600 horses competing in classes from Training Level, the first step on the ladder, to Grand Prix, the pinnacle of the sport as seen in the Olympic Games. For more information, log on to www.neda.org. For special events, see http://www.hitsshows.com/saugerties/specialevents.html • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- Starting jULY 18 - Summer Dances At The Ashokan Center (#2) WHAT: Ashokan Summer Dances / NORTHERN WEEK DANCE: Contras, squares & waltzes with live music! Great music and dancing under the stars at Ashokan's outdoor pavilion. Free beginners workshop 7:30pm. Dinner available, chef Michael Hughes, 6–8pm, $6-$12. WHO: SUSAN KEVRA & DAVID KAYNOR calling with music by JAY UNGAR & MOLLY MASON and THE NORTHERN WEEK ALL-STARS WHERE: The Ashokan Center (formerly called the Ashokan Field Campus), Olivebridge, NY WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 8:00pm COST: $10 CONTACT: Ashokan Fiddle & Dance 845-246-2121 or office@ashokan.org DIRECTIONS: www.ashokan.org [See "Summer dances"] (#3) WHAT: Ashokan Summer Dances / SOUTHERN WEEK DANCE: Cajun, square & contra dancing to live music! Music and dancing under the stars at Ashokan's outdoor pavilion. Free beginners workshop 7:00pm. Dinner available, chef Michael Hughes, 6–8pm, $6-$12. WHO: 8pm Squares & Contras with KATHY ANDERSON calling and music by JAY UNGAR & MOLLY MASON, MIKE & RUTHY & Friends -followed by- 9:30pm Cajun dancing with THE RED STICK RAMBLERS WHERE: The Ashokan Center (formerly called the Ashokan Field Campus), Olivebridge, NY WHEN: Saturday, August 8, 8:00pm [The monthly 2nd Saturday Woodstock dance, sponsored by Friends of Fiddle & Dance, will not be held on Saturday, August 8th. Join us at Ashokan for the Southern Week Dance!] COST: $15 CONTACT: Ashokan Fiddle & Dance 845-246-2121 or office@ashokan.org DIRECTIONS: www.ashokan.org [See "Summer dances"] Thanks for your help! Any questions, please call: 845-246-2121. Best Wishes, Barbara Mermell for Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Ashokan Fiddle & Dance • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 18,19 - St. Peter’s Rosendale Two Day Indoor Flea Market & Yard Sales Saturday, July 18 - 9 am to 4 pm & Sunday, July 19 - 11 am - 5 pm Off Route 213 & Keator Avenue in St. Peter's school's Mulry Hall. Free Admission. Air-conditioned. Refreshments sold. For more info, call Carol 845-687-7735. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July-September - HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) Spring and Summer Horse Show Series The HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Horse Show series jump start on May 20 with its famous show jumping competitions. The best equestrians compete for thousands of dollars in prize money at the HITS-On-The-Hudson show grounds located at 454 Washington Avenue Extension in Saugerties, NY. But, there is so much more for the entire family! The popular Purina Mills Kids Day takes place Sunday, June 7th from 12-2pm. Pony rides, a petting zoo, photo booth, clowns, slides, bounce house and arts and crafts will delight all kids.And don't forget to listen to The Wolf, 94.3 FM and 97.7 FM to hear about their on-site broadcasts at HITS-On-The-Hudson.WHERE: HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Avenue Extension Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: 845.246.5515 (during horse shows) WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during show weeks HITS-on-the-Hudson V: July 22-26 USEF Junior Hunter East Coast Championships: July 27-29 NY Horse & Pony Show (VI): July 29 - August 2 HITS-on-the-Hudson VII: August 26-30 New in 2009! HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII: September 2-6 Marshall & Sterling League National Finals: September 10-13 ADMISSION: Wednesday - Friday: Free Saturday & Sunday: Adults $5, children under the age of 12 get free admission. All proceeds from the gate go directly to Family of Woodstock, Inc., a non-for-profit organization serving Ulster County. DIRECTIONS: The HITS Saugerties Show Series are held at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, located just two miles from Exit 20 on the NYS Thruway. Trucks from The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.5 miles Bear slight right at Y, and go 0.1 miles to 4-way stop Turn right at 4-way stop onto Malden Tpke. (County Rt 34) and go 1.6 miles Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles Turn right onto Krout Road Show grounds will be on left Trucks From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue and go 0.2 miles Turn right and follow State Route 32 North for 1.6 miles Bear slight right at Y and come to 4-way stop. - 0.1 miles Turn right at 4-way stop and go 1.6 miles Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles Turn right onto Krout Road. Show grounds will be on left Cars From The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right Cars From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue 0.2 miles Turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right SPECTATOR PARKING& ENTRANCE: Gates D or E only. Parking is free. EXHIBITOR/COMPETITOR ENTRANCES: Gate A - Permanent Stabling, Gold Stalls Gates B & C - Permanent Stabling, Silver Stalls Gates D & E - Tent Stabling & Ship-In Gate F - Trailer and RV Parking THE FACILITY: HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, New York The HITS equestrian facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just one mile outside the village of Saugerties. The show grounds feature 10 different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Main Hunter ring, two jumper rings, four hunter rings, an equitation ring and six separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the VIP Pavilion, which overlooks the Grand Prix ring. Spectator parking is located off the Washington Avenue entrances at Gates D or E. For a map of the property, please click here. REFRESHMENTS: HITS-on-the-Hudson offers an on-site Food Service Pavilion and Ice Cream Parlor featuring an assortment of frozen delights and Starbucks coffee. The HITS Bar and Grill serves up pizza and cold beer in a spacious air-conditioned lounge. Spectators can grab some lunch and find a grassy spot on the berm while watching some of the world's best show jumping with the entire family right here in the Hudson Valley. SHOPPING: The HITS Saugerties Mall features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art and photography, and custom HITS souvenirs. For additional details, visit www.hitsshows.com • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- July 27 - Ulster County Board of Realtors Diversity Committee Multicultural Outreach Mixer Planned As part of its Diversity Initiative Grant Program, the National Association of Realtors has awarded Ulster County Board of Realtors to fund a multicultural outreach mixer. NAR’s Diversity Initiative Grant Program provides local and state REALTOR associations with matching funds for activities that reinforce the role of REALTORS as leaders in our country’s increasingly diverse communities and that extend the benefits of homeownership to more Americans. The Fair Housing Diversity & Emerging Markets Committee of the Ulster County Board of Realtors (338-5299) will be hosting a Multi-Cultural Outreach Mixer. Date: Monday 27th July, 2009 Time: 4:30 to 6:30 Place: Quality Inn, Kingston Thruway Circle Attendance: Registration Necessary (Business card/or similar with contact information -to compile a Database). Features: Foods/Music/Dance (from Diverse Cultures); Short Talks/Discussions on What/How/When/We Do What We Do. Who We Are (the Exposure to each Group's Culture/profession/skills). Purposes: -To reach out to various groups in the community - potential buyers, existing homeowners, to realtors & Lenders, to others such as:- businesses that relate to Real Estate & Homeownership, to the many minority Laborers & Skilled Handypersons in our Community - to compile a database... -To encourage, participate & educate in equal opportunity & cultural diversity... -To bring to the forefront an awareness of the benefits of Real Property Ownership, as well as, Real Property Management... -To initiate, in a conscious fashion, diverse Networking within the Community, thereby expanding its Pool of Resources - as we aim to practice inclusion - inclusion of minority Laborers & skilled Handypersons, for example... Open to All: Realtors, Lenders, Housing & Community Organizations (Preservation/Development/Neighborhood Works) and the Community-at-Large (please sign up, as well as, speak to those whom you know and have them register - or you may register them (we must firm up registrations within the next two (2) weeks). Thanks to everyone for coming forward to embrace this opportunity – Realtor Outreach to our Diverse Community! Register yourself & someone from the community! Call at any time (845) 657-8021 or E-mail YESUS@hvc.rr.com. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- July 30 - Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club's 6th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley (www.foodbankofhudsonvalley.org) and a great family fun night! Your entry fee of $15 per person ($10 for children 12 and younger) includes 18 holes of miniature golf, "goodie bag", one raffle ticket for great prizes, a BBQ dinner catered by the Queens Galley, and a sports towel. 2 trophies will be awarded, one for the winning team of each round of golf. Ascot Park Golf Course, 163 Esopus Avenue, Kingston. Check in at 4:30 or 6:00 PM. To register your team of four (or fewer), e-mail ksunriserotary@yahoo.com with names, team captain's address and phone or e-mail, and choice of check-in time. For information or to register by phone, call Sarah at (845) 339-3492. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting August 4 - Events at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz Creativity, fun and discovery continue in August at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz. The National Historic Site features the following interesting programs in August: - Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, 10am to 12pm Beginning Tuesday, August 4th HIP! Drop-In for Kids Parents, take a break! It’s the dog days of summer! Drop your kids off for fun two-hour programs. Each includes an historic craft activity or a cooking project. $12 per session. $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. Tuesdays beginning 8/4 - Ages 4 to 6 Thursdays beginning 8/6 - Ages 7 to 11 - Saturday, August 8th, 7pm Second Saturdays: From Founders to Farmers Eugene J. Boesch gives an archaeologist’s view of 19th century homes in the Hudson Valley. Boesch shares recent finds in homes of the elites, lesser landholders and local farmsteads. $3 suggested donation. - Saturday, August 15th, 10am to 12pm Historic Homeowners Series: Period Roofs and Windows This unique series continues with a special workshop about caring for and restoring period roofs and windows. Designed for do-it-yourselfers and those who simply want more information in order to be better able to hire the right contractor. $25. Held in the Restoration Workshop. - Saturday, August 15th, 4 to 8pm New Paltz Art Loop Historic Huguenot Street partnered with local galleries and other arts and cultural organizations to create the New Paltz Art Loop, six sensational evenings of arts. This monthly arts walk is the third Saturday of the month beginning at 4pm from May through October. There is no charge to attend. For each of these months, works by local artists or selections for the extensive pictorial collections at HHS will be on display. Free. For more information, visit www.huguenotstreet.org or www.newpaltzarts.org. - Sunday, August 16th, 11am to 12pm Behind the Scenes in the Archives Executive Director Eric Roth invites you and a lucky few to step inside the organization’s archives for a private viewing of some of the treasures of our collection. Limited to 12. Reservations strongly encouraged. $12. $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street - Sunday, August 16th, 4 to 6pm Wickets and Wine A whimsical game of croquet on the lawn of the grand Deyo House. Players of all levels are welcome. Lemonade, wine and snacks provided. $10. $8 for Friends of Huguenot Street. - Thursday, August 20th, 8 to 10pm Movies on the Lawn: Across the River and Manhattan 1609 Bring a blanket, a drink and maybe even a picnic dinner to enjoy a short film about Young George Washington (shot in part at Historic Huguenot Street) and a longer recently released film about the founding of New Netherland. $5 suggested donation. - Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm Fourth Wednesdays: Music on the Lawn - Saturday, August 29th, 10am to 12pm Historic Gardening Tim Steinhoff, Director of Horticulture at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie talks about how that site restored their historic gardens and how they maintain them. Master Gardener Susan Stegen will be on hand to answer questions about your garden and specific plants. $15. $12 for Friends of Huguenot Street. Historic Huguenot Street is located in downtown New Paltz. Tours and programs generally begin at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center, 81 Huguenot Street. Locust Lawn, a separate site about 3 miles away from the site at 400 Route 32 South. Talks are generally held at Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Avenue. More information about these events and programs can be found at www.huguenotstreet.org or by calling (845) 255-1660 or 1889. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- August 6 - Nursing Summit 2009: Use of Technology for Teaching and Staff Development Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is sponsoring its sixth annual Nursing Summit, Nursing Summit 2009: Use of Technology for Teaching and Staff Development, to be held Thursday, August 6th at the NYSNA Conference Center in Latham, New York. The all-day workshop will provide nursing, staff development or clinical educators with an overview of how various technologies could effectively be utilized to enhance education and training in the clinical, stimulation or classroom setting to develop competency and promote best practices. It will also explore innovative ideas for he education and training of a generationally diverse workforce. Nursing Summit 2009 will feature presentations on topics including The Role of Technology in Developing Staff and Clinical Competency; Active Learning Center Model: Use of Technology, Simulation and Other Methods to Achieve Staff Competency; Multigenerational Learners and Workers: Hang on to your iPod, Here They Come!; and The Use of Technology and Other Strategies to Promote a Culture of Evidenced Base Practice. The keynote speaker for this Summit is Patrick R. Coonan, Ed.D., MPA, RN, CNAA, Dean and Professor of Adelphi University, School of Nursing. Dr. Coonan has over 10 years experience serving as a Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services at several healthcare institutions throughout the New York area. He provides instruction on the use of various technologies to enhance nursing education in a graduate nursing administration program and also provides consultation in this area of expertise. Catskill Hudson AHEC is a partner in the New York State AHEC System and represents an 11-county region, including Otsego, Schoharie, Delaware, Greene, Columbia, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Rockland Counties. We help provide health career and continuing education opportunities for a diverse, motivated workforce that meets the needs of health providers and underserved communities. For information on how to register for this Nursing Summit, please contact Catskill Hudson AHEC at (845) 883-7260 or download the brochure from our website at www.chahec.org/events. Katherine Doyle Marketing & Program Coordinator Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center 598 State Route 299 Highland, NY 12528 (845) 883-7260 (Tel) (845) 883-7837 (Fax) kdoyle@catskillhudsonahec.org www.catskillhudsonahec.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting August 10 - Free MISN Childbirth Preparation Classes Learn about healthy pregnancy, safe and comfortable labor, and how to take care of your newborn! Ellenville Public Library 40 Center Street Ellenville, NY Please call 845-928-7448 ext 13 to register. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31 6pm to 8pm Maternal-Infant Services Network of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties, Inc. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Starting August 10 - Free Childbirth Education Classes in Ellenville FREE childbirth education series sponsored by Maternal-Infant Services Network held at Ellenville Library in August. The dates are August 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 6 to 8pm. Liz Pickett CD,PCD (DONA) CPPSN Health Educator Maternal Infant Services Network epickett@misn-ny.org 845-928-7448 ext 13 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- August 12 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Recognition Luncheon SUNY Ulster’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will hold our 28th Annual Recognition Luncheon on August 12, 2009 at the Hillside Manor. To offset the costs associated with hosting the luncheon, the RSVP Advisory Council will be offering exhibit space to agencies and to our RSVP Volunteer Stations that would like to promote their services and volunteer opportunities to our guests. We expect approximately 250 attendees. If you would like to register for exhibitor space, please complete the following information and return with your check payable to RSVP by July 10th. - Large Table 8’ X 2’ $80.00 (Includes 1 Lunch) - Half Table 4’ X 2’ $50.00 (Includes 1 Lunch) - Special Table 4’ X 2’ $30.00 (RSVP Station, Includes 1 lunch) Company Name: Mailing Address City: State: Zip: Contact Person: Email: Phone: We hope you will join us as we honor our dedicated volunteers! Sincerely, Catherine Canzian Director, RSVP Volunteer Program Phone: 845-339-2181 canzianc@sunyulster.edu barnesj@sunyulster.edu FAX: 845-339-2164 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- August 16 - Books & Arts Fair at Miriam's Well Miriam’s Well, a retreat center for personal and social transformation located in Saugerties, will be hosting their first annual Books & Arts Fair on Sunday August 16th, with new & used books of all genres for sale, author signings, artists and crafts. There will be children’s activities, food & drink for purchase, beautiful grounds to meander and feel free to walk our labyrinth. Join us from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 13 Simmons St. Saugerties. Visit our website www.miriamswell.org. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- August 19 - Robbie Dupree Offering an Exclusive Concert to Queens Galley Donors On Wednesday August 19 Robbie Dupree and friends are coming together in a special benefit concert for the galley at the Bearsville theater in Woodstock N.Y. and thanks to platinum sponsor Markertek and WBPM 92.9, 100% of the costs of this concert are covered. Truly every penny donated goes directly to helping to feed people! The concert is open only to our donors who have contributed at least $25 this month. Each qualifying contribution entitles the donor to a complimentary guest pass to the concert for two people. Only 200 tickets are available and no tickets will be available at the door...there will be no box office open at Bearsville that night. To guarantee a pair of tickets you can make your donation at one of the following locations: Maxwells Pizza 31 N Front St Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 340-1004 The Golden Notebook 29 Tinker St. Woodstock, NY 12498. 845-679-8000 Burts Electronics 549 Albany Ave Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 331-5011 Hickory Smokehouse 743 Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 338-2424 Bread Alone (All locations) Boiceville, New York Route 28 Boiceville, NY 12412 Telephone: 845-657-3328 Toll - Free: 800-769-3328 Woodstock, New York 22 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498 Telephone: 845-679-2108 Rhinebeck, New York 45 E. Market Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Telephone: 845-876-3108 Or you can make a donation by mail (and drop a note directly to Robbie to thank him for his generosity!) Queens Galley Concert Robbie Dupree P.O. Box 61 Woodstock NY 12498 We look forward to celebrating with you at the concert...and to thanking you for helping us feed the Hudson Valley...one meal at a time. The Queens Galley 254 Washington Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 845-338-3468 http://apps.facebook.com/causes/208301?m=3f1cca43 Do you Tweet? Follow Queens Galley Director Diane Reeder on Twitter to find out what's cooking at the galley each day! Follow “galleyDI” for the most recent updates! Your Donations at Work: - A regular donation of $12 a month helps feed a family of four one meal each month at the soup kitchen. - $25 helps pay for one child to participate in an Operatin Frontline class. - $30 puts 10 meals on the table. - $75 buys almost 500 lbs of food. - $250 enables us to teach one child to eat healthier for the rest of their lives. Our Wish List: A few things we could use this week... - Fluid Milk - Eggs (the chickens are laying as fast as they can but we still need around 15 dozen a week) - "Better than Bouillion" base (available in the soup ailes in every grocery store) in any flavor (we use Chicken and veggie the most) - Butter - Olive oil - Bleach (and other cleaning supplies) - Summer tablecloths (we have 10 6ft Tables, 1 large round, 1 large oval and one small square) - Propane for gas grill and charcoal for the other grill - Napkins/bathroom tissue/paper towels - Vinegar (any flavor) • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- September 13 – Community Foundation of Dutchess County 2009 Garden Party 2009 Garden Party Honoring: Ira and Dana Effron Bernard and Shirley Handel In its 16th Year, and coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of our organization, this tented and catered affair is a signature event of the Community Foundation of Dutchess County. When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Location to be announced Why: Held to publicly recognize the community service and contributions of local citizens, through the generous support of sponsors, supporters and guests all net proceeds from this annual Garden Party support the Community Foundation's efforts to promote and facilitate philanthropy in Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam counties, and provide much needed funding to support the programs and services of worthy local nonprofit organizations. For ticket information contact: David Ringwood, Vice President, Development 845-452-3077 x15 or dringwood@cfdcny.org www.cfdcny.org • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- September 24 - Fall for Art Extravaganza and Fundraiser Links Up with 2009 Quadricentennial Celebration SAVE THE DATE! Arts Extravaganza and Fundraiser Takes Place Thursday, September 24 Cash Prizes of $2,000 to be awarded to participating artists whose work best reflect the Quadricenntial theme. Jewish Federation of Ulster County has announced the date for its annual fundraiser "Fall for Art" art sale and cocktail reception for 2009. The popular event will take place Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Wiltwyck Golf Club from 6-9 p.m. The 13th Annual Show and Sale includes an opportunity for artists to participate in the "Quadricentennial Invitational Exhibit," celebrating the 400-year history of Henry Hudson's first voyage along the river that now bears his name. Participating artists are encouraged to display work in their individual mediums that best reflect upon the theme of New York 's Quadricentennial celebration. Presented by Mark Braunstein: The Markertek Award of $1000 to be shared equally by two of the show's participating artists. In keeping with the event's legacy of supporting the arts, "Fall for Art" will present the Ulster County Purchase Award, valued up to $1000, by inviting Mike Hein, Ulster County Executive, to select a work of art reflecting the Quadricentennial theme. The Ulster County Purchase Award is a gift from Fall for Art and will be displayed in the Executive Office or the Ulster County Office Building . Fundraiser and chairperson Barbara Cohen says, "Although the art show and sale's most important purpose is to raise funds for Jewish Federation causes, our legacy for the past 12 years has been to support the arts. In part, the strong presence of the arts in Quadricentennial plans combines our mission with a once-in-a- lifetime event." Fall for Art 2008 was a banner year for attendance, and the event raised close to $17,000 for community efforts, including cultural and educational programs such as "Teaching Tolerance," high school scholarships, Jewish Family Services, a film series and SUNY New Paltz Hillel. For tickets and/or further information, call Jewish Federation of Ulster County at 845-338-8131, email info@ucjf.org or visit our website: www.ucjf.org. • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- October 2-4 - Walkway Over the Hudson Opening Ceremony Walkway Over the Hudson would like to invite you to be one of the first to step onto the new Walkway by playing a role in a huge grass roots Opening Ceremony and Illumination, scheduled to take place October 2, 3 and 4, 2009! Friday night, October 2, 2009 at around 7:00 p.m. invited guests and volunteers will gather at the East and West sides of the bridge to take part in the Grand Illumination of the Walkway, bringing it out of the shadows and into the night light of the Hudson River at its mid-point! We need 1,000 folks to play an active role in the Illumination of the Bridge and the Hot-Air Lantern release that will follow it. Folks can bring their friends and families to help them with their Lantern - so it will be a joyous and wondrous occasion for all involved. And, after the Lantern Release you and your group will have the privilege of viewing the Grand Fireworks show from eye level with the display! And, you will be one of the first to step on the bridge! And THE first to go on the bridge at night! Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. we need ANOTHER 1,000 folks to take part in the Official Opening Ceremony. Officiated by Governor David A Patterson and his wife Michelle, the Honorary Chair of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration and other local State and National dignitaries, YOU will also have a role! The plan is to TIE A KNOT with two nautical ropes coming from the East and West sides of the bridge. We need folks to hold and extend this MILE LONG rope across the bridge. There will be gala bands, lots of ceremony, kites, wind socks, and a Grand Parade that will flow in BOTH directions across the bridge - and YOU will be right in the middle of it! >From your high perch you will see rowing races, the Parade, a jet-ski ballet, a fly-over by the Olde Rhinebeck Aerodrome and more! Kids can be a part of this too - so you can bring the whole family. In addition to these two ceremonial moments of the Opening, the event also needs folks who can help to Marshall the Grand Parade and assist with other technical aspects of the event - parking guards, attendants, stage managers and others. If you would like to be involved on this level - WE NEED YOU! To register, please fill out our online form , or call or email Jeanne Fleming at 845 758 5519 or openingcelebration@walkway.org. If you have special talents or ideas you would like to offer, please contact us as well. There is a place for everyone on this - the longest and highest pedestrian Walkway in the world! • Go To Top of Headline Index -------------------------------------------------- October 3 - 3rd Annual Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival Cluett-Schantz Park, Rt 9W, Milton NY 12547 Oct 3rd, 10am-4pm "400 years of Farming the Hudson Valley" A daylong family event showcasing the bounty of the valley and supporting agriculture. CIA judged Agri-Culinary Restaurant Competition using locally grown food, arts and crafts vendors, recreational demonstrations, music, kids activities. Marlboro Central School Quad events. Admission $4 for adults (includes raffle ticket), $2 seniors, free under 18. Designated as an official Quad event by the Town of Marlborough and sponsored by the Town of Marlborough in association with Meet Me in Marlborough. For more info visit our website at www.hvbountyfestival.com or call 845-464-2789. • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- October 24,25 - M. C. Miller Middle School Crafts Fair The annual M. C. Miller Middle School Crafts Fair will be held this year on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, 2009. Hours are from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The fair will feature many new crafters in addition to our popular returning vendors. There will be a wide range of artists, photographers, jewelers and potters. Booths will feature handmade crafts, personalized items, specialty foods, holiday gifts, knitwear, beaded wear, one-of-a-kind candles, and unique creations. The fair is held at the M.C. Miller Middle School, 65 Fording Place Road, Lake Katrine, NY. (off of Enterprise Drive) 943-3941. All proceeds are used to support the programs of this school. Tickets are sold at the door. Admission is $2 for adults; children under 16 years old are free. Contact person: Publicity Chair, Ellen Luksberg eluksberg@kingstoncityschools.org 943-3941 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- October 5 – 2009 Step Up for Kids Week and Homeland Insecurity Video from Every Child Matters Video from Every Child Matters presenting data from their Homeland Insecurity report (about 11 minutes long) http://vimeo.com/3542729 For more information regarding Every Child Matters visit http://www.everychildmatters.org/National/Resources/ Homeland-Insecurity-Report.html#video Keep posted on their 2009 Step Up for Kids Week - October 5 - 9, 2009 by visiting their website http://www.everychildmatters.org/National/Campaigns/Step-Up-For-Kids-09.html • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- -• Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page ------------------------------------------------- REAL ESTATE: ------------------------------------------------- Shandaken, Farmhouse Compound For Sale This is the country farmhouse compound you've been searching for. An 1890's farmhouse complete with covered porch to enjoy the sounds of the nearby creek and soothe your spirit. Walk down the path to the adorable studio/guest house. The stone path takes you there from the main house. There are high ceilings with wainscotting, an tall artists window, wood floors, heat and a bathroom. Take a short walk down the garden path of blooming perennials and arrive at the spacious, vintage red barn in beautiful condition awaiting your vision. All these surrounded by lush natural gardens - totally fenced in - Bambi protection. A short drive to skiing and Phoenicia Village - the areas best kept secret. By the way, if you're reading this, your timing is impeccable - now priced to sell at - or should I say a steal at $349,000. MLS #20092492 For more information or to arrange to see this fabulous property, contact Marcia Weiss at Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, 24 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY, 845-679-0006 x121, http://www.realestateshows.com/290950 marcia@woodfest.com www.hudsonvalleycountryhomes.com posted 6/28/09 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Woodstock, Quintessential Cottage With Stream Frontage For Sale Woodstock charmer built in 1924. It has everything you would want in a country home. It's walking distance to the Village of Woodstock with it's artsy shops, fabulous eateries and galleries. The spacious living room with hardwood floors has beautiful exposed beams on the ceilings and a beautiful stone fireplace. The dining area is set behind french doors which lead to a wonderful deck looking out on a meadow leading to the serenity of a stream. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is pure country with it's painted cabinets and tiled floor. The bonus is a huge studio with high ceilings, wood floors, a kitchen area and bathroom and it's heated for year round use. The price is now quite affordable taking into consideration that it needs a little TLC. Listed for $289,000. MLS # 20092635 For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Marcia Weiss, Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, 24 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY, 845-679-0006 x121, marcia@woodfest.com www.hudsonvalleycountryhomes.com posted 6/28/09 • Go To Top of Headline Index ------------------------------------------------- Stone Ridge, House for Rent Creekside 1840 Stone Ridge farmhouse: 4-BR, 3 baths, attic, studio, EIK, LR, DR, screen porch, front porch, Mohonk views. Available 7/1. $2500/mo. plus utilities, 1 month deposit. Call 845-687-8949. posted 5/9/09 • Go To Top of Page ------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE To Visit All Our Real Estate Property Listings • Go To Top of Headline Index • Go To Top of Page


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