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FEATURED
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STACIE FLINT PORTRAIT PAINTING COMMISSIONS
I love to paint the energy and movement of people and pets, places and things, in everyday life. In these
OIL PAINTINGS, the figure is a main focus for me. I use it in my personal work, and in portrait commission paintings for you, my client. My playful, quirky, vibrantly lyrical, narrative style makes my paintings unique, distinctive, and collectable. In these brilliant oil paintings, isolated figures interact in a contemporary, yet timeless everyday moment. The works are immediate, unsentimental, and full of life.
MY PORTRAIT PAINTING COMMISSIONS and my originals have the same vibrancy, but a more specific focus. In these, I compose a unique interpretation of your favorite people and pets, and what they love. A relaxed and softly off-beat likeness is achieved through referencing photographs. Like all my work, the commission paintings are always fun, but they are also a one-of-a-kind, personal piece that is more than a snapshot record. It explores a moment in time and relationship, full of life!
I LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU about a portrait painting commission.
Stacie Flint
845-255-2505
stacieflint@yahoo.com
website: www.stacieflint.com
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GREAT GIFT IDEAS:
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NEED GIFTS?
Shop local for a wide range of gifts for the holiday season, and anytime.
Visit our full online gift directories for some great gift giving ideas from the businesses listed below, presented in two ways:
alphabetically by business name or alphabetically by gift-giving category.
Ackerman's Appliance
Adams Fairacre Farms
Alan's Affordable Computers & Repairs
Burgevin Florist
Center for Therapeutic Massage
Drs. Chasin & Guarente Optometrists, P.C.
Christina's Restaurant
(formerly known as Guido's Grill & Pasta House)
Emerson Resort & Spa
Emiliani Ristorante
Enchanted Manor of Woodstock
Enchanted Toys
Stacie Flint, Portrait Commissions
Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits
Gwen's Gems
H. Houst & Son
Handmade and More
Jeanette's Nail Salon
JK's Wine & Liquor
Dr. Carol S. Kessler, PhD, LAc, MS, LMT and Director, Irlen Clinic of Kingston, NY
Lia Sophia Jewelry
Liz Lawrence Pottery
Loominus Handwovens
MAC Fitness ( Mid-Hudson Athletic Club )
Massage Therapy / Reiki Healing - Claudia HirschMichael Gold / The Corporate Image
Montano's Shoe Store
Moondance Ridge Bed and Breakfast of New Paltz
Mother Earth's Storehouse
Nectar - Home Art Gifts & Tea
NYR Organic,
Independent Consultant Fatima Deen
OnQue, LLC
Pegasus Shoes
River Rock Health Spa
SweetHeart Gallery
The Stone Ridge Emporium
Touche´ Restaurant
Town & Country Liquors
Tuthilltown Spirits
Ulsterflorist.com
YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County
GOT GIFTS?
Be Included In our Online Gift Directories.
Contact Gail for details.
845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com
www.TheCommunityGuide.net
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Experience Jeanette's Nail Salon For Yourself!
NYS Licensed Nail Technician. Services include: Manicure, Pedicure, Leg Treatment, Polish Change, Paraffin Treatment. Clean environment without all the chemicals of nail enhancements.
As one customer comments: "Perfect balance of Luxury and Country-Chic, where you can sit back and have a chat with Jeanette while she expertly makes your hands and feet beautiful."
Mention that you saw this special offer in TheCommunityGuide.net's Online Newsletter, and get $10 OFF a Manicure or Pedicure.
Gift certificates available.
Hours: Open Tu.-Sun. by appointment. Walk-ins are accommodated when possible.
657-2229.
4072 State Route 28, Boiceville
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Hi everyone!
I wanted to let you know that my new pampering party product line is with organic skin care!
NYR Organic is the new US direct selling (party plan) channel of Neal's Yard Remedies, an award winning organic skin care company with a 28-year history of success in the UK.
You too can be one of the first in America to introduce NYR Organic products (certified organic skin care, hair care, baby care, and aroma therapy) to your friends and family at a relaxed fun home party and you'll receive FREE and HALF-PRICED products naturally!
You and your guests will walk away with organic knowledge and wonderful products to enjoy and give as gifts.
Groups or individual demonstrations offered.
Products available only through NYR Organic Independent Consultants.
Home-based business opportunity also available.
Please visit my site and contact me for additional details, to discuss opportunities, and to book your next party .
Happy holidays!
Fatima Deen
Independent Consultant, Founding Leader
NYR Organic
www.us.nyrorganic.com/shop/fatimadeen
532-5676
fatimad2@aol.com
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Ulsterflorist.com offers the very best of holiday flowers at discount prices! If you are looking to send that special someone something different or a little something extra this year, why not check out our selection of holiday floral arrangements and gift packages? If your child is away at college and will not be coming home this year, let them know that you're thinking of them by sending one of our holiday gift baskets. Everyone loves a surprise delivery!
Going to dinner at a friend or relatives home? Ulsterflorist.com offers a line of fresh centerpieces made with all of the traditional holiday greens. What a nice surprise for your host to receive a thoughtful gift from you before you even arrive! We guarantee it will be the talk of the dinner table conversation. At Ulsterflorist.com your satisfaction is always guaranteed.
You can have your gift delivered anywhere in the country and in the world for most part. All of our orders are hand assembled by a local professional florist in the delivery area who we have chosen to deliver only the very best.
You can now take advantage of our SAVINGS coupon! Simply type SAVENOW in the promo code box on the order form and you will save 10% instantly. To save 20% on orders of $50.00 or more (before delivery) type CBN20 in the promo code box. Ordering is easy online at www.ulsterflorist.com or call 1-866-389-4729. Coupon savings are only available for orders placed online.
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Looking for that special gift that will be used everyday, will save money, will protect health!
Affordable, effective solid carbon block
drinking water systems (removes many contaminants) right at your sink for delicious, healthier water and
peace of mind, for only about 8¢ per gallon! Some can also be used with refrigerator
water and ice makers, too. No more buying bottled water!
Also
available: Whole House Water Treatment Systems. Reverse/Osmosis Units. Shower Filters. De-Chlorinate your Bath. Emergency Preparedness Kits. Stainless Steel Drinking Water Bottles (makes wonderful gifts!).
Recognized as a Consumers Digest BEST BUY!
90-Day Money Back Guarantee on purchase price.
Nothing to lose, so much to gain.
Now is the best time to get the best water, for you & your loved ones.
Ask about Specials that may apply.
Business opportunities also available.
Order on-line, at your
convenience, and please consider referring us as your Independent Distributor: First Connections Inc., Woodstock NY, ID# 189256.
Company Website
845-679-0569 - info@firstcx.com
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NYR Organic, a new home party channel of UK based Neal's Yard Remedies, (with a 28-year history of success in the UK), offers award-winning, luxurious organic skin care products and a profitable home-based business opportunity.
As an Independent NYR Organic Consultant, you'll be one of the first to introduce these certified organic skin care, hair care, baby care, and aroma therapy products to America.
Have fun earning extra income. Enjoy flexible working hours where you can put yourself and your family first.
Experience not necessary. Feel confident with the security of all the training and support materials you need.
Take control of your financial future with NYR Organic.
Build your own business, with the opportunity to grow and prosper. Receive recognition and rewards for your achievements.
To learn more, please contact:
Fatima Deen
Independent Consultant, Founding Leader
NYR Organic
www.us.nyrorganic.com/shop/fatimadeen
532-5676
fatimad2@aol.com
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Position Available: Education Coordinator
Historic Huguenot Street, a six-acre National Historic Landmark District in downtown New Paltz that features the 18th century museum houses of the community's French-speaking founders, is seeking candidates for the position of Education Coordinator.
The Education Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating educational programs and assisting with their promotion. This includes educational and recreational programming, children's and family programs, group tours and school tours. Helps nurture connections and collaboration with the surrounding community. The Education Coordinator is a key part of the Public Programs and Events Team and strives to ensure a consistent and dynamic guest-focused outlook. This is an hourly position of approximately 34 hours per week May through October and 22 hours per week for the remainder of the year. This position requires multiple evening and weekend hours, especially between May and October. The Education Coordinator reports to the Director of Visitor Services.
A complete job description is available at www.huguenotstreet.org. Click on "About" and "News."
Interested individuals should submit current resume and cover letter to:
Rebecca Mackey
Director of Visitor Services
Historic Huguenot Street
18 Broadhead Avenue
New Paltz, NY 12561
rebecca@huguenotstreet.org
Compensation: This is an hourly position. Compensation is competitive with other like organizations in the Hudson Valley.
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The Queens Galley Food Insecurity Resource Center has an opening for a full time Americorps position. The ideal candidate is available 30-35 hours per week, has reliable transportation and a passion for food, nutrition and teaching people how to create wonderful meals on a limited budget.
The position is support personnel for the Operation Frontline coordinator. Operation Frontline is a program of Share Our Strength with the Queens Galley as the local partner in the Hudson valley. Twice a year travel to national locations is required (expenses are covered).
The full time volunteer receives a living stipend, health insurance and an educational grant for tuition after service.
Day to day schedules are flexible and requires the ability to communicate person to person as well as through technology resources.
For more details about Operation Frontline national www.ofl.org.
For more details regarding Americorps: www.americorps.gov
For more details regarding Queens Galley: www.thequeensgalley.org
The Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet
12 Emergency Food Providers Working Together!
Hunger Awareness - Sunday, March 28, 5-7pm
Backstage Studios - 323 Wall Street - Kingston
Tickets & Sponsors: www.thequeensgalley.org
Diane Reeder
Founder, Executive director
The Queens Galley
254 Washington Ave Kingston NY 12401
(845) 338-3468 (v)
(845) 901-0341 (m)
www.thequeensgalley.org
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Need A Job? Be A Census Taker.
Additional sessions added for February.
Test Being Given At the Fallsburg Library
Wednesday, February 10th, Noon and 5 pm
Wednesday, February 17th, 5 pm
Tests will be given at 5 pm all days.
Help make the government statistics accurate for this area. Come help make a difference.
Work in the community locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, and conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to complete their 2010 Census forms.
For more information, call 1-866-861-2010.
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Positions Available With TheCommunityGuide.net,
published by First Connections, Inc.
SPECIAL PROJECTS 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
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
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY - QUALIFIED LEAD REFERRAL PROGRAM:
We love referrals, and we will pay you for your
efforts to bring us qualified advertising lead. 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
TheCommunityGuide.net
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The American Red Cross of Ulster County, in partnership with Alcoa Fastening Systems, will be offering community Babysitting Courses on Monday, February 15th, 2010. The course will run from 9am - 5 pm and take place at Red Cross Chapter located at 21 O’Neil Street, Kingston.
The course is designed for participants 11-15 years old. Each student will receive important training on basic first aid skills, caring for infants and children, making good decisions, solving problems, keeping children and themselves safe, effective handling of emergencies such as illness, injuries and household accidents. Participants will also learn resume writing and job interviewing skills.
Thanks to a grant received from Alcoa Fastening Systems, the cost has been reduced to $10 (a $40 savings). You may register for these or other Red Cross courses online at www.ulsterredcross.org or by calling the Red Cross at (845) 338-7020.
About the American Red Cross of Ulster County:
The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Last year, nearly 300 residents of the Ulster County were provided free, emergency assistance by the Chapter after disasters such as fires, floods, and power outages. The Red Cross also delivers life-saving CPR, First-Aid and Life guarding training to thousands of county residents annually.
The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money and blood from the American people to do its work. An average of 90 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs.
For more information about your local Red Cross, visit www.ulsterredcross.org or call (845) 338-7020.
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IT'S ALL ABOUT FOOD:
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Happy new year everyone. We recently changed our web site and our menus. Please check it out. Following will be our menus and our menu for Sunday February 14, valentine’s day. We have a few reservations left. All our fireplaces are lit, which makes it very romantic and cozy.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Little Plates:
- Puree of Roasted Cauliflower - $8
- Cucumber & mesclun green tower - $7
- Mesclun salad with poached pears, cranberries & almond crusted goat cheese croquette - $10
- Potato gnocchi with Fontina Sauce - $10
- Country Pate With Red Currant Chutney & Mustard Byrd - $10
- Braised Lamb, Broccoli Rabe & Shiitake Mushroom Risotto - $12
As Entrée $26
- Creamed Spinach, House Made Venison Sausage with spoon biscuit & home grown poached egg - $11
- Herb garlic & white wine steamed little neck clams - $12/doz
- Caesar Salad with grilled chicken & semolina crusted smashed butternut squash -$13
- Roasted red pepper, portabella & fontina panini - $13
- Slow roasted Prime rib Philly cheese steak panini - $15
- Thai Lemongrass Crusted Jumbo Chicken Wings - $11
Big Plates:
- Mushroom ravioli beurre noisette with basil pesto - $17
- Broiled Salmon with brown butter and capers - $26
- House made spinach tagLiatelle in a white clam sauce - $26
- Pan seared duck breast with a savory corn pudding & pomegranate demi glace - $26
- Beef Wellington béarnaise with mushroom pate de foie gras - $30
- Pure honey glazed boneless pork chop wrapped with apple smoked bacon - $24
- House made grilled venison sausage with Cumberland sauce - $25
- Crispy free range chicken with sweet potato au gratin over whole grain mustard sauce - $21
- Cajun grilled ribeye topped with crumbled gorgonzola cheese - $26
- Boneless braised beef short ribs & refried white beans - $26
- Seitan, organic brown rice & mushroom stuffed baby eggplant - $19
Happy Valentine’s Day
Complimentary Hors D’Oeuvre Sliced Brie & Strawberry
Little Plates:
- Lobster, avocado & Grapefruit Cocktail - $14
- Mushroom, barley & wild rice soup - $9
- Escargot, pancetta & red wine risotto - $12
- Pan seared local foie gras on a maple & mushroom bread pudding with a pomegranate demi glace - $14
- Oysters bienville - $13
- Potato gnocchi in a strawberry coulis - $11
Big Plates:
- Chateaubriand for Two - $58 FOR ONE - $31
- Parmesan crusted rack of lamb for two with dirty rice in a Jerusalem artichoke sauce - $59 For one - $32
- Ahi tuna with braised leeks, white beans, tomatoes and mangos - $28
- Asparagus veal cordon bleu - $27
- Porcini crusted duck breast with hibiscus glazed carrots - $26
- Seitan & organic brown rice stuffed artichoke - $23
Marie Murphy
Weddings & Special Events
Inn at Stone Ridge
845-687-0736
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On Tuesday a catastrophic earthquake, the strongest recorded since 1770, hit the already besieged nation of Haiti. As of right now, there is no infrastructure in the destroyed area; Haitians have no electricity; buildings continue to collapse, and the death toll is rising. There is a lack of technology and supplies needed to support survivors, and with this lack, there is little communication between Haiti and other countries. The general hospital in Port-au-Prince has collapsed, as well as the UN Building and National Palace. No one knows the number of deaths or casualties as the numbers continue to grow due to the aftershocks whose initial magnitudes measure 5.5 and 5.9 major earthquakes themselves. Houses continue to collapse on top of one another, especially in the mountains where the destitute lived in already unstable houses.
In addition to what we do know about the devastation, there is, frighteningly, even more that we do not know. Telephone lines are down, except for two: Haiti-tel and Voila. Due to this lack of communication, the rest of the world does not truly know the full effect of the devastation. In fact, it will be days before the total destruction is exposed.
Haiti is still recovering from disastrous storms from months ago, and it is one of the poorest countries in the world. As a result, there is already a lack of funding and supplies needed to rebuild the dilapidated area and to house and care for the struggling survivors who have lost their homes and loved ones - precisely the reason as to why those who can help should.
The students and staff of Ellenville High School, as well as other schools in Ulster County, can contribute greatly to the devastated area and people of Haiti. In fact, we have a specific personal connection: an Ellenville alumnus, Amelia Shaw, (Class of 1992), is presently a UN member in Haiti. She has chosen to stay in Haiti to help provide support and services to victims who have lost everything, and we can join in her efforts. To make the greatest contribution possible, we must come together and fundraise in a way that will be the most efficient; since Haiti does not currently have the infrastructure to support the delivery of physical objects, we can support rescue and relief efforts through monetary donations.
I therefore propose a "Midnight Awake-a-thon," similar to a walkathon. Participants will donate $15.00 each and raise even more money through pledges. The event can be held in a High or Junior High School or Elementary School gym, in which a plethora of safe, fun, and supervised activities will be available to participate in, including Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, other games and competitions, and live music performed by local and high school bands. Refreshments can be provided by participants and donations from local businesses. Participants will include any eligible school students and school staff.
In Ellenville, Ms. Fagan has already agreed to be a supervisor. More supervision will be provided by volunteering high school staff and parents. A prize, donated by a local business (i.e. ten free pizzas from a business; a free manicure or haircut from a local salon), will be awarded to the person who raises the most money raised. We can also seek out matching contributions from larger local businesses (i.e. if we raise $100 individually or $1,000 collectively, then we might find a local business to match that amount).
Through the Awake-a-thon, Ellenville High School can make a significant donation through Partners in Health directly to Haiti, who has had decades in special experience there, to assist earthquake survivors. However, if the fundraiser is extended throughout Ulster County schools, the money raised can be pooled together to make a larger contribution to Haitian relief.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me or my supervisor:
Colleen Spratt
E-mail: colleenhspratt@gmail.com
Rhiannon Fagan
E-mail: rfagan@ecs.k12.ny.us
845-647-0123 Ext. 415
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Tutoring for individuals and groups.
Workshops for all ages.
Professional development for agencies, businesses, and schools.
News:
Places are still available in its one-on-one literacy-tutoring program for children in grades Kindergarten through 12. Beginning the week of February 8 through May 14, on a Monday or Wednesday or Thursday afternoon each week, 4:45 to 6:15 pm, graduate students under the direction of the graduate faculty work with children on improving their reading and writing skills. Children of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. For more information and registration forms please contact the Literacy Center.
Contact Us
Office: van den Berg Hall Annex, Room 155
Phone: 845-257-2809
E-mail: slotnics@newpaltz.edu
The mission of The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is two-fold: to provide our teacher candidates clinical opportunities in the diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing difficulties and to provide literacy instruction to children in our local mid-Hudson Valley communities. Literacy instruction includes the direct tutoring of children and adolescents, as well as consultation with teachers on literacy issues across the curriculum. In addition to our basic mission, we act as a link between school districts and community organizations interested in reading and writing excellence and we promote "best practices", based on current research, in literacy education.
The Literacy Center currently provides literacy services for local children and adolescents during the spring and summer semesters. The facilitation of our programs require the support of our university faculty and staff, community members, local school districts, graduate assistants, work-study students, and volunteers.
Our programs meet the rigorous standards of National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Ulster County Health Department to Offer H1N1 Flu Vaccine At Public Clinics Free of Charge.
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and Health Department Director La Mar Hasbrouck, M.D., M.P.H., announced that the county will be offering free H1N1 flu vaccine clinics for county residents during the months of January and February 2010.
No appointments are necessary.
Ulster County Health Department’s clinics are open to anyone six months and older who want the vaccine. As a reminder, children through 9 years of age should get two doses of vaccine, about a month apart. Older children and adults need only one dose.
**The clinics will be held as follows:
- Wednesday, February, 10, 2010
Town of Olive
American Legion Hall
26-28 Mountain Road, Shokan, NY 12481
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For weather-related clinic cancellations, please listen to your local radio stations. You can also find out more about clinic cancellations by calling the Ulster County Health Department Flu Hotline at 845-340-3093.
Information regarding clinics can be found in the following ways: United Way’s free telephone service, 211 or 1-800-899-1479; flu hotline 340-3093; website: www.UlsterCountyNY.gov/health or
www.flucliniclocator.org.
**Plans are subject to change depending on the supply of H1N1 flu vaccine.
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It’s not too early to start planning your garden. Take advantage of a wonderful array of fresh seedlings being offered again by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Master Gardeners. A wide variety of fruits, vegetables and evergreen seedlings will be available for the spring planting season at their annual spring sale.
Order forms can be requested now by calling Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990. An order form can also be downloaded on the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County website at www.cceulster.org under the Event Registration Forms or Master Gardener Program section. All orders are subject to availability or supply. No orders will be accepted after Friday, March 5, 2010.
The pick up dates for all orders are: Wednesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Ulster County Fair Grounds in New Paltz, and Friday, April 23, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Saturday, April 24, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Ulster County Highway Garage, 66 Hurley Ave, in Kingston.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County will not be responsible for seedlings after pick-up dates or after they are removed from designated pick-up stations. The seedlings are “bare root”, not balled stock, of stated sizes.
Fruits & Vegetables available this year:
Seascape Strawberries offered in bundles of 5, Caroline Raspberries offered in bundles of 5 and Anne Raspberries offered in bundles of 5, Deer resistant MacDonald Rhubarb offered in bundles of 2, Blueray and Patriot Blueberries sold as pairs for cross pollination, all male variety of Jersey Knight and Purple Passion Asparagus each offered in bundles of 10, Pink Champagne Currants and Gooseberries Invicta will be offered in a set of each variety and as variety pack of Onions including, Yellow Stuggart, White Ebenezer and Red Wethersfield.
Trees available this year are:
(All evergreens are three year old bare root seedlings, except for Canaan which is a three year transplant)
Canaan Fir, Balsam Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Black Hill Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and White Spruce. Select seedlings also available in deer resistant packs of ten of each Spruce, Colorado Blue, Black Hills and White for only $25.
Remember, no orders will be accepted after Friday, March 5, 2010.
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Free Piano/Keyboard Lessons
by
The Rockmaster
Third Tuesday of Every Month
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Fallsburg Library
12 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg.
Learn to play a tune in only 5 steps
If you always wanted to learn to play the piano, this is your opportunity
to learn with this patented keyboard method.
The Rockmaster System - The Visual Piano Learning Method
For more info, contact Liam at 436-6067.
Liam Rogers, MLIS
Library Director
Fallsburg Library
PO Box 730
12 Railroad Plaza
South Fallsburg, NY 12779
845-436-6067 (phone)
845-434-1254 (fax)
LRogers@rcls.org
If you're looking for something to do, we have some great programs for you.
Check out our calendar by going to www.rcls.org/fbl and clicking on EVENT CALENDAR under Library Events
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We hope to see you at First Mondays!
Here’s a brief outline of our organization and major programs:
1) I Can Still Do That Foundation (ICSDTF) (www.icanstilldothat.org) is the non-profit whose mission is to "help put America back to work" and create Green jobs and new business models for the New Economy
2) First Mondays (www.firstmondays.com) is the live networking component of ICSDTF (currently in NYC, but hopefully regional by 2011, starting next in DC); a safe space that facilitates friendly introductions, rehearsal of "elevator pitches" and interview techniques, mutual mentoring (P2P learning) and matching of new business partners and Mentors and Mentees.
3) Women Who Lunch (www.womenmentorwomen.org) is the women's leadership development group and live women's networking component of ICSDTF. It helps develop new advisors and leaders for ICSDTF and it feeds into First Mondays in all cities where First Mondays becomes active (sometimes acts as catalyst to develop a local First Mondays, e.g. Boston).
The I Can Still do That Foundation
For further info, please contact: dan@firstmondays.com.
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Kingston City School District Announces 2010 Ulster County Garden Material Grant Program
Would your community group like to plant or expand a garden while helping those in need? Providing fresh fruits and vegetables to local soup kitchens and other charitable organizations will be made easier this season, thanks to grant funding from Learn and Serve America, which will enable the expansion of the Community Gardens project in Kingston.
The District, in partnership with the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, SUNY Ulster, and the Friends of Forsyth Nature Center, is delighted to announce the 2010 Ulster County Garden Material Grant Program. This initiative will provide much needed garden materials for non-profit community groups in Ulster County who are looking to build gardens at their locations to help those in need, and who plan on involving youth participants in this effort. Applicants can request over 17 different types of gardening materials to assist them in their gardening efforts, from rakes and shovels, bags of soil and mulch, to seeds and rainwater collection barrels.
The 2010 Grant Applications are due February 19, 2010. To obtain an application, or for more information, please contact Steve Noble, Kingston City Schools Learn and Serve America Project Coordinator at snoble@kingston-ny.gov or 845-331-1682, ext 7336.
Grant applications can be accessed via the District website at www.kingstoncityschools.org
(http://www.kingstoncityschools.org/0910news_gardenmaterialgrant.php)
Application
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Contact person: Valerie Weaver, Town Of Rochester Youth Department, 845-626-2115
Vendors wanted for Memorial Day, Monday May 31, Celebration in the Town Of Rochester Town Park following the town parade. Call Youth Department for applications and/or information at 845: 626-2115.
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Chamber of Commerce and Arts, Woodstock NY
Dear Woodstock Chamber Members & Friends,
The Woodstock Chamber is delighted to provide for the 10th month a Calendar of Great Woodstock Events for Everyone! Your Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts wants to help you promote your events. We want everything you have from now to December 2010! We want prospective visitors to see the wonderful variety of events they can enjoy if they plan a day or a vacation in our famous little town ... and some folks like to plan ahead! So please send us info about your Woodstock events ... Feb to Dec 2010!
The calendar is posted on the Woodstock Chamber website. The current calendar for January to December 2010 can be viewed on www.woodstockchamber.com. If you don't see your Woodstock events in the calendar, please send them to us and we'll add! The calendar is exclusively for Woodstock events. Thanks to everyone who sends us materials and suggestions. Please send more!
Yours enthusiastically,
Babs
Babs Moley, Corporate Secretary & Board Member
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts
River Rock Health Spa, Owner
62 Ricks Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Tel Spa 845.679.7800
Home Office 845.657.2222
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- Building Civic Pathways for Non College Bound Youth
Webinar: Tuesday, Feb 9, 3-4pm EST
National Collaboration for Youth: About half of young Americans have never attended college. These youth have few opportunities to develop civic skills and interests. In this webinar, Jim Youniss, Professor of Psychology at Catholic University of America, and Peter Levine, Director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement and Research will provide the latest research on non-college bound youth and civic engagement.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/613511355
Research and Resources:
- Back on Track: Supporting Youth Reentry to the Community
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition: Juveniles and young adults may be incarcerated during a key developmental phase of adolescence. Lacking the necessary skills to cope with adult responsibilities when they leave secure placement, many youth face unemployment and homelessness upon release. Reentry supportive services bolster positive youth development. This issue brief outlines the concept of reentry services, offers a review of federal policy, suggests opportunities for improvements in public policy, and reviews promising initiatives underway.
http://www.sentencingproject.org/doc/publications/CC_youthreentryfall09report.pdf
- CWLA: New York’s Children 2010
Child Welfare League of America has released national and state fact sheets using indicators of child protection, health, childcare, education, and income support.
http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/statefactsheets/statefactsheets10.htm
- Diploma Attainment Among Teen Mothers
New Child Trends research finds that one in three young women who had been teen mothers did not earn a high school diploma or a GED, compared with only 6 percent of young women who had not had a teen birth. Only one-half of the women in the study sample earned a high school diploma by age 22. Black teen mothers are more likely than Latina or white teen mothers to earn a diploma/GED by age 22.
http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2010_01_22_FS_DiplomaAttainment.pdf
- Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8 to 18 Year Olds
A national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that with technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority youth. Today, 8-18 year-olds devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes to using entertainment media across a typical day (more than 53 hours a week).
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia012010nr.cfm
- Good Intentions: The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens Today
Girls Scout Research Institute: This national study explores what youth today value and how they go about making decisions, based on research conducted with 3,263 3rd to 12th-graders from around the country.
http://www.girlscouts.org/research/publications/girlleadership/good_intentions.asp
- Improving Early Identification and Treatment of Adolescent Depression
In this Issue Brief, the National Institute for Health Care Management reviews the prevalence of adolescent depression, consequences of unidentified depression, and costs of screening and treatment, and offers recommendations and tools for primary care providers to identify and treat adolescent depression.
http://nihcm.org/pdf/Adol_MH_Issue_Brief_FINAL.pdf
- Partnering for Success: How Health Departments Work and How to Work with Health Departments
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors has published a report on how to create and maintain a successful relationship with a
Health Department. With a focus on schools, the report discusses the ways in which health departments can be of support to education departments, schools, and community leaders.
http://www.chronicdisease.org/files/public/CDCHHDWBrochurewebv17%5B1%5D.pdf
- U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions
A new report from the Guttmacher Institute confirms that in 2006 the U.S. teen pregnancy rate rose 3%, the birth rate rose 4%, and the abortion rate rose 1% compared to the previous year. These increases come after 14 years of decline in the teen birth rate. Preliminary data for 2007 indicate another increase in the teen birth rate. Much of the increase is among teens age 18-19.
Full Guttmacher Report: http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/USTPtrends.pdf
National Campaign brief:
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/Briefly_Why-Are-the-Rates-Increasing.pdf
- What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Adolescents
Child Trends synthesizes the findings from 47 rigorous evaluations of parent involvement interventions for adolescents to identify the components and strategies associated with successful programs and interventions.
http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2009_12_09_FS_WWParentInvolveAdol.pdf
- Who are America’s Poor Children?
National Center for Children in Poverty: This fact sheet details some of the characteristics of children who are considered poor by the official standard - including race/ethnicity, parental nativity, and material hardship.
http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_912.html
Policy:
- Way Forward on Health Reform
The Child Welfare League of America briefly and clearly summarizes the health reform options for Congress in this issue of Children's Monitor Online.
http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/monitoronline-issueHL.asp?ISSUEID=264#HL_1719
- Race to the Top
Connect for Kids offers a brief description and update on the $4.35 billion federal Race to the Top-funding stream for school reform.
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/7130
Youth Voice:
- The Price is Your Life
AIDS Council of Northeastern New York: Eighteen teens from upstate New York got together for two days in September to create this HIV/STD prevention PSA. Youth were involved in brainstorming ideas, writing the script, creating a set, designing costumes, acting, and filming the PSA.
http://www.hivoutreach2teens.org/whtw3du/PSABootCamp.aspx
- Wiretap’s Top Youth Activism Victories of 2009
From shutting down rat-infested prisons to improving voting registration and making college more accessible, young people put their energies into extraordinary actions that changed their communities and the world. Wiretap, an online magazine that provides a platform for young activists, rounds up the top victories of 2009.
http://www.wiretapmag.org/stories/44736/
Youth Opportunities:
- One Voice Summit
The One Voice Summit is a two-day training and policy maker education day for youth activists who are interested in environmental and reproductive justice issues domestically and globally. Advocates ages 16-24 are invited to submit an essay of no more than 500 words about the potential roles youth can play in advocating for a more just and sustainable world, where all people have access to sexual and reproductive health services and a healthy environment. Winning contestants will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the One Voice Summit taking place March 26-29, 2010. Flight, accommodations, and meals will be covered. The name and contact information for one reference is also required. Sponsored by
Advocates for Youth, SIECUS, and Sierra Club. Deadline: February 3, 5pm EST.
http://www.onevoicesummit.org/
- Teens for Jeans
Do Something and Aeropostale: Drop off any pair of gently worn jeans to any Aeropostale store before February 14, and the jeans will be donated to a homeless shelter or charity. The first 100,000 pairs will be sent to support homeless teens in Haiti. Deadline: February 14.
http://www.dosomething.org/teensforjeans/haiti
- Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice Video Competition
The stuff you use every day affects your environment, your community, and your planet. EPA is sponsoring a video competition to raise awareness of the connection between the environment and the "stuff" people use, consume, recycle, and throw away. Make a 30 or 60 second video that shows what you're doing to manage your "stuff." Submit a video that will inspire community involvement, spread information and lead to action, and you could win a cash prize. Deadline: February 16.
www.epa.gov/waste/wycd/video.htm
- Get UR Good on Grants
Youth Service America: Get Ur Good On Grants are available for youth-led service initiatives on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010. Available to children and youth around the world, the grants will award $100 - 500 grants to support projects addressing critical community needs such as poverty, education, and environmental sustainability. Deadline: February 22.
http://www.ysa.org/grants/announcements/get-ur-good-grants-launched
Grants and Assistance with Grants:
- Excellence in Summer Learning
National Summer Learning Association: The Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes outstanding summer programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for young people between kindergarten and twelfth grade. Deadline: February 24.
http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=excellence_summer
- Communities Creating Healthy Environments
Communities Creating Healthy Environments is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that aims to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color. Deadline: February 25.
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20961
- M A C Aids Fund: US Community Grants Program
The M A C AIDS Fund supports nonprofit organizations that are providing vital services to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Fund's U.S. Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $50,000 to programs that are providing food and nutrition services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Deadline: March 15, 2010.
http://macaidsfund.org/support/GrantMakingProgram_US.html
- Federal Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Funding will soon be available for competitive grants to a wide range of public and private organizations for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs. This new website from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy will keep you informed of developments on this historic federal investment.
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/federalfunding/
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Dear Colleagues:
I found this RFP here: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml
Welch's and Scholastic Parent & Child to Announces School Garden Funding Program
Welch's, the processing and marketing subsidiary of the National Grape Cooperative Association, and Scholastic's Parent & Child magazine have launched the Harvest Grants funding program to help schools across the United States create fruit and vegetable gardens.
K-8 teachers are invited to apply to win one of a hundred Harvest Grants. Entries will be judged by experts at the National Gardening Association, who will select two schools in every state to receive a Welch's Harvest Grant: Welch's will award garden packages to the winning schools. Five schools will receive packages valued at $1,000 each; 25 schools will receive $500 packages; and 70 schools will receive $250 packages. Each package will be filled with a variety of tools, seeds, and educational materials that help students connect with nature and better understand the origins of their food supply.
For complete details and official rules, visit the Scholastic Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Jamie Levato, MS
Educator & Consultant
JamieLevato@yahoo.com
1-888-776-5496
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Grant Summary:
The Golub Foundation (Price Chopper) has provided the funding for a non-traditional educational program, "Women and Financial Literacy". Literacy Orange will be conducting classes along with professionals who have volunteered their expertise on specific topics relating to today’s economy.
Living Debt Free, Credit, Scholarships & Planning and more.
The initiative will promote financial stability and independence for no less than ten women, with up to twenty women. The program will consist of four, three-hour sessions,-and one, six-hour session (Defensive Driving Course) for a total of eighteen hours of professional instructional hours. The first four sessions will be held once a month from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, allowing for normal work schedules. The defensive driving course will be conducted on one Saturday for six-hours. The course fee is covered by the grant; however, the only student fee will be $30.00 to cover the cost of the defensive driver instructor’s materials. The classes will be held at Keller Williams Realty 2004 RT. 17 M, Goshen, NY.
Class Schedule:
Wednesday, February 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 21, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, May 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Pre-requisites:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid Drivers License
- Willingness to take action towards financial independence
$30 fee for defensive driving materials.
Applications are being accepted and may be obtained at www.literacyorangeny.org.
Call 845-863-9348. Deadline for applications is February 5, 2010.
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I hope you had a good holiday. I'm finally getting regrouped here.
My Tuesday night class already has 3 people in it and will be starting up on the January 19th, we could probably add a handbuilder to the class if someone is interested.
I could also start up an afternoon class on Tuesdays. Please contact me if you'd like to join the class and we'll start up as soon as possible.
Gift certificates also available for friends and family.
Hope to see you soon.
Liz Lawrence
Zlawrence@aol.com
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Below are some links to a few organizations that offer community calendars,
E-newsletters and/or provide other important community announcements.
Feel free to bookmark all of these websites for easy reference.
Prevention Connections
http://www.my.calendars.net/pcofuccalendar
UlsterCorps.org (especially Volunteer details)
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=440
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Newsletter
You can sign up at the bottom of the Cornell Cooperative home page (takes a few minutes to load the image at the bottom of that page)
www.cceulster.org
or Send an e-mail to cce-ulstercounty-L-request@cornell.edu and in the body of the message write "JOIN". You must send the e-mail from the same account that you used to subscribe yourself, or it will bounce back.
Cornell Cooperative Email Listserv
Separately, you can subscribe to the Cornell Cooperative listserv and receive announcements directly from individual non-profit agencies about their human services and senior services programs. Go to the Family & Consumer Science link
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/ulster/FCS/FCS%20Home.htm
and scroll down to subscribe to the
Human Service Program E-List and Senior Program E-List. If you are not a on-profit agency, you generally can receive the information, but cannot submit information.
Libraries
http://midhudson.org/libraries
Pine Hill Community Center
http://www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Frost Valley YMCA
http://www.FrostValley.org
Historic Huguenot Street
http://www.huguenotstreet.org
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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!
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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.
It is almost time for the newsletter to be released- and we wanted to make sure to include you!
If you want to share some accomplishments from the last newsletter (released 6/1) or promote upcoming activities and events (school is just around the corner!) please send your submission to me via email now!
In addition to the direct efforts addressing prevention that the coalition focuses in, we also incorporate any events or activities our members wish to share and celebrate!
Thanks!
Community Calendar: www.prevention-connections.org
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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
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You’ve Earned!
The Ulster CA$H Coalition will be providing free tax prep service throughout Ulster County again this year.
In Ulster County, call 845-802-7190 for an appointment to have your taxes done for free right in your neighborhood.
You may also qualify for a special tax credit called the “Earned Income Tax Credit” if your family earned less than $49,000 last year, or if you as an individual earned less than $16,000.
Other rules may apply.
A free service provided by the CASH Coalition... a group of local organizations working to help YOU at tax time!
The number to call for scheduling for all sites is 845-802-7190 - at the RSVP office (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). They are doing the scheduling for all AARP sponsored sites and our Super Saturday locations.
Saturday events will be held at the Hudson Valley Mall - 13, 20, & 27. Also at the Everett Hodge Center on Sat, March 6. ANYONE may call to have their taxes done for free. All returns are filed electronically.
All preparers are volunteers and have been trained through the AARP Program and are IRS certified preparers.
There will be sites in the following areas: Port Ewen, Ellenville,
Kingston, West Shokan, West Hurley, Stone Ridge, Highland, New Paltz, and Saugerties.
Please call RSVP - 845-802-7190 for the day/dates of the sites available. We encourage anyone wishing to have their taxes done to schedule
an appointment.
What to bring with you:
Picture ID for taxpayer/spouse
Social Security card for EACH family member
Proof of Income - including W2's and 1099 forms
Account and routing numbers of checking and savings accounts for direct deposit
Last year's tax return
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Dear friends,
There's a real danger that the Senate House, it's museum and its grounds (at Fair and North Front streets) will be closed down because of the dire state of NY state's finances. The loud voice of the public stopped Bob Moses State Park from being closed down a few years ago. We could achieve the same result again if our voices are heard loud and clear, and right away.
This site is a boon for parents with bright kids and few bucks, to Kingston residents longing for peace and greenery, and to anyone interested in the little known but fascinating story of Kingston's role in winning the revolutionary war. If you can possibly spare a few minutes, would you please call or write your congress people and the governor to protest the possible closing? It could make a huge difference!
Many, many thanks from,
Nina
Palisades Parks Conservancy
Parks & Trails New York - Call To Action: Don't Close My Park!
Urgent: Parks to Close Unless You Speak Out!
If there was ever a time when the parks of New York needed you, that time is now. The Governor's budget, if passed as proposed, will leave no choice but to close parks and historic sites. How many and which parks are still unknown. But it's likely that one of the parks or historic sites you love and use will be on the list.
Ask yourself what this would mean to you if your favorite park were to close its gates. Ask yourself how much the parks stimulate you and give you comfort and recreation at little to no cost. If you feel that their value cannot be measured by simple math, then ask your senators and assemblymen to keep our funding in place. You might even argue to them that because parks and historic sites return $5 for every $1 the state invests - over $2 billion annually - it might be a wise investment to actually increase spending in parks.
Please take just five minutes to help parks by contacting your legislators this week.
Park closures will devastate many of our communities, where parks are the main economic engines. In addition to boosting the economy and providing jobs - 20,000 in addition to the state park employees that live in your towns - parks offer safe, affordable recreation close to home and protect many species of wildlife and plants. In this tough economy, more people are using state parks than ever before. Legislators will be deliberating the budget over the next week, so they need to hear from you now!
For more information, follow the following links to Parks and Trails NY (http://www.ptny.org/advocacy/action_alert.shtml):
- Contact Your Assembly Member - http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/
- Contact Your State Senator - http://www.nysenate.gov/contact_form/
- Contact Governor Paterson - http://www.ny.gov/governor/contact/index.html
The Palisades Parks Conservancy
Administration Building
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
T.845.786.2701
F.845.786.2776
admin@palisadesparksconservancy.org
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
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First of all, I want to thank so many of you that have supported me in the past.... in my quest to help disadvantaged children and once again I ask for your support this year in our annual "Bowl For Kids Sake" fundraiser. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides mentors for the neediest kids in our communities; kids that are affected by incarceration and living below the poverty level in most cases. Our program has been proven to work and break the cycle of incarceration as well as produce confident, competent, and caring young adults. Just recently we have expanded our programs from Ulster County to Greene and Columbia Counties.
Some of you might know that I have volunteered for this organization for more than 15 years now; I am Chair of the Board, Chair of the fundraising committe, as well as a Big Sister. My little sister lives with her mom and three other sibblings in the Kingston housing projects. Her mom is disabled and her dad is in prison. Her 18 year old sister got pregnant at the age of 16 and no longer lives at home. She is a wonderful 13 year old girl that needs the attention of a caring adult that can show her things can be different in her life. I feel that I make a difference in her life and our program allows that to happen for hundreds of kids every year .... so please help me raise the necessary funds to keep this dream alive.
In years past, some of you have bowled and acquired sponsorship from your friends, family, and coworkers... and some of you have sponsored me as a bowler. Either way, your support is so much appreciated. I encourage you to become a bowler or get a team of 4 or 5 bowlers together... we have a great time and I promise you will feel good about yourself for helping. In the bowling fundraiser from past events, we had a blast. There are lots of prizes, free food and beverage, and best of all.. a lot of great people doing great things.
You can get all the information about the event, sign up on line, download sponsorship forms, or even donate on line at:
www.BigBrothersBigSistersulster.org
OR if you want to sponsor me as a bowler that would be great too! You can sponsor me in three ways:
1. send me a check made out to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ulster
2. donate on line with a credit card at www.BigBrothersBigSistersulster.org
3. hand me cash
4. reply to this email with your intended donation and I will add you to my sponsorship sheet and hunt you down for payment later... Ha!
It doesn't matter how big or small the donation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
Call or email me if you have any questions.
Gail
PS. Let me know if you want a receipt since donations are tax deductible and I will mail it to you (just make sure you give me your address).
PSS. for my Central Hudson friends:
If you decide to donate $50 or more, Central Hudson will match it so this really makes a huge difference.
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ScheinMedia announces the publication of comprehensive maps of green residential development projects in the New York metro region.
The maps, which can be found in the current February issue of New York House magazine and online at www.newyorkhousemagazine.com, include more than 100 high-performance developments, a number that is expected to grow as homebuyers realize the cost and lifestyle benefits of green designs. Three maps were created, depicting green developments in Manhattan, the surrounding boroughs, and the Hudson Valley.
“We knew that there was already a large inventory of green developments, however there was no map showing where they were so that you could have a bird’s eye view of just how the movement is growing in our area,” says Jonathan A. Schein, CEO and publisher. “We set about the task of doing the research - the result is quite amazing. The maps are intended as an essential resource for all architects, developers, brokers, and trades people and will be updated regularly. For a nominal fee, a developer can pay to hyperlink from the map to the property’s website.”
The map includes a compilation of data from the U.S. Green Building Council as well as from published reports, which revealed that there are more than 100 residential projects - multi-family and single family - in the New York City and Hudson Valley regions. These residential projects and developments (which include several that are near completion or are set to break ground soon) include LEED-certified, LEED-pending, and high-performance green homes, apartments, mixed-used buildings, co-ops, and condos.
Mr. Schein continues, “Our intention is to develop maps of green developments nationwide. In the April/May issue of NYinc we will publish the first-of-its-kind Commercial Metro Green Developments Map. In addition to our research, we would like to hear from developers about their buildings to make sure that they are included on the map.”
ScheinMedia is a diversified media company formed in 2006 by Jonathan A. Schein. The company’s holdings include New York House magazine, www.NewYorkHouseMagazine.com, which specializes in residential and multifamily real estate, green building, construction, design, and green living in New York City; NYinc and www.NYinc.com, a magazine, website, and conference medium for the New York City market, focusing on commercial real estate, law, finance, and economic development; New Jersey & Company and www.NJand.com, a magazine and website on Central and Northern New Jersey business and real estate; www.MetroGreenBusiness.com, a daily news service devoted to green real estate and business issues for the Metro New York area and the nation; ScheinMediaConferences, which produces exclusive, high-level professional events for the C-suite and senior-level executives in the commercial and residential real estate industry; and www.flierwire.com, a national press release wire service for commercial and residential real estate.
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RESOURCES FROM THE ACT FOR YOUTH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
PLANNING FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING
In the fall of 2009, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence offered a series of workshops on using evidence-based programs and community assessments to
promote adolescent sexual health. The workshops were developed at the request of the New York State Department of Health to help youth-serving
organizations around the state prepare for future funding opportunities. Materials from these workshops, including summary presentations, are now available on the ACT for Youth site:
Planning for Evidence-Based Programming: features a presentation by Jutta Dotterweich (ACT for Youth) introducing a comprehensive planning framework
used by CDC.
http://www.actforyouth.net/?psbaGTO
Comprehensive Community Assessment: provides tools and highlights elements to include in an assessment process, and features a presentation by Robert Francis (ABCD Institute) on community resources assessment.
http://www.actforyouth.net/?communityAssess
Evidence-Based Programming: includes resources to help you select the program that fits best, and guidance on making careful adaptations when necessary. Features a presentation by Mary Martha Wilson (Healthy Teen Network) on science-based programming and adaptation.
http://www.actforyouth.net/?ebp
ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH
Make this your first stop when looking for adolescent sexual health and gender resources on the ACT for Youth website.
http://www.actforyouth.net/default.asp?ID=aSHResource
PLEASE PASS IT ON!
Do you know someone who might like to receive these updates? If so, why not forward this update? The ACT for Youth Update appears 1-2 times each month.
Instructions for subscribing and unsubscribing are at the end of each update.
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FYI from Jo Galante. This originated from our parent organization NYSARC, Inc.
With the U.S.. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country.
Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
1) If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice.
Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their
questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
2) Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations.
Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by E-mail, so be on the lookout for E-mail scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an E-mail that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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The first week of February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week. To help foster teens’ ability to engage in healthy relationships, here are some materials that are available from the Health Information Project for free borrowing with a Mid-Hudson Library System library card:
Check out the DVD “Ten Signs of Relationship Abuse” (http://gigcat.midhudson.org/search/i?=9781555480455) for ages `13+. Here’s what teens have to say about this film: “Many people think that an abusive relationship consists of only physical violence. This video debunks that myth and divulges every step to an abusive relationship which can better prepare teenagers for warning signs before the relationship gets violent.”
Other DVD’s reviewed and recommended by teens can be found at
http://hip.midhudson.org/hip_videos.htm#DATING.
A book helpful for teens: “In Love and in Danger: A Teen’s Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships” by Barrie Levy (http://gigcat.midhudson.org/search/i?=158005187).
A book helpful for parents: “But I love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Dating Relationships” by Jill Murray (http://gigcat.midhudson.org/search/i?=0060197242).
Other books on this topic can be found at http://hip.midhudson.org/hip_nonfictiontitles.htm.
Barbara Clapp, Coordinator
Health Information Project
Mid-Hudson Library System
103 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845.471.6060 x223 http://hip.midhudson.org
A Shubert Library Excellence Award Winner featuring DVD’s, books and websites with the teen seal of approval!
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UCSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
The Ulster County SPCA continues to offer low cost spay/neuter services at our shelter, located at 20 Wiedy Rd. (off Sawkill Rd.) in Kingston, NY.
The fee for housecats is $55.00 each and feral cats are $20.00 each.
To schedule an appointment please call the UCSPCA Spay/neuter clinic at 331-5377 X216.
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HUDSON VALLEY HUNGER BANQUET
Sunday, March 28, 2010
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Back Stage Productions (BSP)
323 Wall Street
Kingston, New York 12401
Tickets ($35) available online now!
( http://www.nycharities.org/events/eventlevels.aspx?ETID=1006 )
On Sunday, March 28, eleven hunger relief organizations in the Hudson Valley will be coming together to host the first collaborative hunger event, a Hunger Banquet at Backstage Productions.
Few experiences bring to life the inequalities in our world more
powerfully than an Oxfam Hunger Banquet event. Unique and memorable, The Hunger Banquet event allows participants to experience firsthand how our decisions affect others in the world.
Upon arrival at the event guests draw tickets at random that assign them each to either a high-, middle-, or low-income tier-based on the latest statistics about the number of people living in poverty. Each income level receives a corresponding meal. The 15 percent in the high- income tier are served a sumptuous meal catered by celebrated chef Samir Srichi of Ship to Shore; the 35 percent in the middle-income section will dine on an offering from the Kingston Consolidated school lunch menu; and the 50 percent in the low-income tier help themselves to small portions of rice
and water.
Our guest speaker, Chef Sarah Copeland (writer, blog author of edible
living, recipe developer for the Food Network Magazine, spokesperson for the Food Network and Share Our Strength's fight against childhood hunger, and a co-founder of our Good Food Gardens initiative).
The Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet 2010 will benefit the following
organizations:
Queens Galley, Family of Woodstock, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen, Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, Ulster Corps, Angel Food East, Saint James Food Pantry, Rosendale Food Pantry, People's Place, Chiz's Heart Street and Libertyview Farm.
We hope you will join us for the first collaborative event to fight hunger in the Hudson Valley.
For your convenience we can make a reservation for you at Ship to Shore following the Hunger Banquet.
Diane Reeder
Founder, Executive director
The Queens Galley
254 Washington Ave Kingston NY 12401
(845) 338-3468 (v)
(845)901-0341 (m)
www.thequeensgalley.org
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Hudson Valley Psychotherapist Launches Region’s Most Exciting, Embracing Series for the Over-50 Population
Leslie Malin, noted 30-year veteran, felt compelled to introduce “The Alchemy of Aging” to pick up where passing 50 often leaves off
Since 1978, psychotherapist Leslie Malin has counseled, encouraged and observed a vast array of individuals with an equally vast array of personal, family and professional issues. Now, more than 30 years later, having further advanced her expertise on the challenges of aging and having strengthened her bond with the seasoned population, Malin has launched an exciting new facet of her practice that will signal a bright new beginning for many people 50 and over who are seeking resolutions to many of life’s age-related obstacles.
The new series, “The Alchemy of Aging: Optimizing Life Through the Years,” will provide three important and interrelated services for people 50 and over all across the lower Hudson Valley, including Duchess, Orange, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester Counties. The three services are:
Life/Career Coaching for People Over 50
Geriatric Care Management
Caregiver Family Mediation
“When you think about it, ‘The Alchemy of Aging’ is simply a natural development of all the encounters I’ve had and all the skills I’ve developed in three decades as a psychotherapist. I’ve grown, matured and experienced life along with my clients, and the time has come for me to use my knowledge and skills in the most effective ways possible for the people I’ve come to admire and about whom I care very deeply,” says Malin, who is a Certified Advanced Social Work Care Manager.
Among the issues she will address in an exclusive series of workshops, tele-seminars and personal sessions are grief and loss following the death of a loved one; dependency, vulnerability and depression following job loss or major transition; repurposing life at an advanced age; stress in caregiver situations; transitioning into new living arrangements, assessing healthcare options and providers, and much more.
“Having been active for many years in this field, it is not just by helping people that I’ve come to have a clear focus on life-cycle issues, but also by living my own life,” Malin adds. “My clients and I have been made aware of our own senses of purpose, our shifts in consciousness, and our visions for life after 50. It’s been a fascinating journey, and I’m excited to have the opportunity now to share it with others in constructive ways.”
About “The Alchemy of Aging: Optimizing Life Through the Years”
Malin will provide the opportunity for clients to help plan customized, highly focused services to meet their specific needs. Each of the three components can be long- or short-term, and the entire program is designed for maximum flexibility.
For the “Life/Career Coaching for People 50+” component, Malin will help individuals and families re-image and re-purpose their lives and careers in the context of mature adulthood. The “Geriatric Care Management” component is a new field in which she will offer physical, mental, and psycho-social assessment, information, and oversight of services for individuals and families facing issues such as impaired cognition, the need for new living arrangements, new healthcare provider options and other challenges that often accompany aging. The “Caregiver Family Mediation” component will include sessions with family members who face decisions, responsibilities and conflicts related to ill and aging parents, siblings and spouses.
Each component will be independently offered for individuals, families or groups in one or more of several formats, including one-on-one sessions, scheduled workshops, tele-seminars and other methods. For information, contact Malin at 845-706-3114 or via email at leslie@alchemyofaging.com, or visit her website at www.alchemyofaging.com.
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Work is underway to expand and modernize Margaretville Hospital¹s Emergency Department, create a Women¹s Health Center within the hospital and to refurbish the ambulance garage. The construction began mid-December and is expected to be completed by early April 2010.
The renovations to the Emergency Department will increase patient capacity from two to five. The new layout, which includes two trauma beds and three individual rooms for emergency cases, will greatly enhance patient privacy. Among the many innovations planned for the new department is the convenience of bedside patient registration through the use of a mobile registration unit.
When asked about the renovations to the Emergency Department, hospital CEO Edmond Morache said, “These are the first major changes to our Emergency Department since 1969 and it needed renewal in every way. These alterations are much more than cosmetic. This will be a state-of-the-art unit designed to enhance patient care and provide our doctors and staff with an efficient and well-organized environment.”
The rearrangement caused by the renovation of the Emergency Department created space for a Women¹s Health Center within the hospital. The Center will include the most up to date digital mammography, bone densitometry testing equipment and an education room. “By creating a separate space for women who are having these exams, we will be able to reduce patient anxiety,” explained Radiology Manager Tony Allen. Mr. Allen continued, “The space provided for patient education will increase resources available to our patients and help us reduce the worry associated with the tests and the outcomes.”
The hospital is also refurbishing the ambulance garage to accommodate the recently purchased four wheel drive ambulance and an ambulance purchased several years ago that has been stored in a temporary shelter.
“All of this is part of a plan that has been discussed for nearly eight years,” Director of Nursing Marilyn Donnelly explained, “and really began to take shape two years ago.”
The majority of the cost for the renovation and expansion project are being covered by a fund drive conducted two years ago. The remaining expense will be paid by Foundation funds. Hospital officials expect no disruption of current patient services while the construction is in progress.
Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center are members of HealthAlliance. Both facilities are located on Route 28, Margaretville.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County was awarded a major grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Create Safe Routes to Schools and Community Gardens in City Parks through Complete Streets
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County has been awarded a major, multi-year grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities for physical activity and increase access to affordable, healthy foods in Kingston, NY. The grant is part of a major, nation-wide expansion of RWJF’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities national program.
In Kingston, NY, 40 percent of children and teenagers are overweight or at risk for becoming obese. In order to help children be more active, one of the primary goals of the Healthy Kingston for Kids partnership will be to make it easier for kids to walk and bike to school. The partnership will also work with local leaders to improve access to healthy snacks, fruits, and vegetables to children during after school hours.
The dozens of new communities that will be announced on January 12 join nine leading Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities sites launched in late 2008. Overall, the program aims to improve local policies and community environments to make it easier for children and families to eat healthier foods and be more physically active. It is RWJF’s largest community-based effort to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic and part of its $500 million commitment to do so by 2015.
If you would like a full, embargoed press release with more specifics about what Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County will be doing as part of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, and more information on the program overall, please contact Jude DeFalco. Additionally, representatives from the Healthy Kingston for Kids partnership are available for interview.
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Dear First Mondays directory users,
I Can Still do That has recently created an "aStore" on Amazon which allows us to refer goods by Amazon users. The foundation receives a small percentage of the total cost of an order. We believe it is a great way for our website visitors to donate to the foundation while purchasing items by the many creative friends of the foundation.
If you already sell goods through Amazon, or know someone who does, please contact Dan Schneider (dan@icanstilldothat.org) or Jake Lazarowitz (firstmondaysnyc@gmail.com) if you are interested in being a part of the StilldoThat aStore, or simply to learn more.
http://icanstilldothat.org/get-involved/friends-of-the-foundation/
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Jake Lazarowitz
I Can Still do That Foundation
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It's here!!! the latest version of the CCEUC Newsletter is now online.
Click this link to read the Winter Edition of the Ulster Current.
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Look locally and shop locally, for this gorgeous full-color calendar, featuring thirteen scenic photo's taken by area photographers and selected by a panel of judges from among over sixty entries into our Visions photography contest held in August.
The Visions Project is a benefit for the RVBA scholarship fund, awarding scholarships to college-bound high school students in the Rondout Valley & Ellenville School Districts. Proceeds from the calendar sales will benefit the scholarship fund and the RVBA.
Both decorative and utilitarian, the calendar measures 12" x 24" when open. Each page includes a calendar grid complete with holidays and plenty of room to record appointments, complimented by a seasonal photograph. Photos include striking local landscapes and a collection of simple and unique images that speak to the character of the valley, reminding us that the Rondout Valley is one of the most treasured regions of New York State.
Calendars will sell for $10.95 plus NYS sales tax and are now available for purchase at the following RVBA members businesses:
- In High Falls: Nectar, Green Cottage, Morning Brew Cafe,
- In Stone Ridge: Davenport's, Marbletown Hardware, Emmanuel's, Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits
- In Accord: A&M Hardware, Kelders Farms, Saunderskill Farms
- In Ellenville: Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce office, Shawangunk Journal
If you are interested in having Visions of the Valley 2010 calendar for sale at your place of business please contact info@RondoutValleyBusinessAssociation.org or call 845-687-4567.
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Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to announce its Department of Medical Imaging has received a 3-year term of accreditation for Nuclear Medicine services by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field conduct evaluations. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report.
The voluntary process requires submission of radiologist and technologist credentials, evidence of Quality Assurance testing, current policies and procedures and actual images to be evaluated for quality.
“The Northern Dutchess Hospital patient experience is marked by quality, safety and comfort. This distinction from ACR highlights our commitment to this effort”, said Paul King, Director of Diagnostic Services.
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.
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Clean Sweep 2010 Volunteers Wanted!
The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteer groups to help with the 14th Annual New Paltz Clean Sweep, to be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Clean Sweep is a great way to help make your community sparkle by giving it a fresh spring-cleaning. The event kicks off with a continental breakfast for all volunteers at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, after which volunteers don gloves and “Clean Sweep” T-shirts, grab trash bags, and join other area business owners, residents, local politicians, community organizations, schools and fraternities to tidy up the parks, sidewalks and streets of New Paltz.
Business owners are encouraged to help out with the Clean Sweep this year by cleaning up the area immediately surrounding their businesses on the day before the event - “Clean Sweep Business Day,” Friday, April 23, 2010. Businesses that commit to participate in this way by April 1 will be acknowledged in pre-event media releases. Please call Katie Flavin at 845-256-2043 or e-mail kflavin@mohonk.com for more information or to make your commitment.
If you or your group or organization would like to volunteer to participate in this exciting community effort, please call Katie Flavin at Mohonk Mountain house, 845-256-2043 or e-mail kflavin@mohonk.com. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for groups and organizations so that sweep locations may be assigned prior to the event. The Clean Sweep Committee is always eager for help in organizing the event; contact the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce at 845-255-0243 or info@newpaltzchamber.org if you would like to join the committee, or for more information about Clean Sweep 2010.
The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, with more than 700 members, is an active and trusted voice in the regional business and residential community, advancing the business, industrial, agricultural and civic interests of the Mid-Hudson Valley Region. Programs and services of the Chamber are made possible, in part, by the support of its Corporate Partners for 2010: Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. (Leading Partner); Brinckerhoff and Neuville Insurance Group (Associate Partner); Health Quest, KIC Chemicals, Inc., Ulster Savings and Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni and Weddell, LLP, CPAs (Supporting Partners).
Members and visitors are welcome at the Chamber's Visitor Center, located at 257 Main Street in New Paltz. For more information about Chamber programs and Visitor’s Center hours of operation, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org or call the Chamber at (845) 255-0243.
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• Visit www.TheCommunityGuide.net to read about some volunteer opportunities available in Ulster County
• Visit www.Ulstercorps.org for additional volunteer opportunities and more
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The Ulster County CASH Coalition, led by the United Way of Ulster County, is seeking qualified volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families so that they can receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Volunteer training will take place in Kingston. Tax preparation services will take place on Saturdays and evenings, at sites in Kingston, Ellenville, and New Paltz. Volunteer assignments are tailored to volunteer preferences and availability. This is a great way to contribute to our community!
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Attend basic tax law training, including use of electronic filing software. Approximately 16 hours on-line training, and 6-10 hours classroom training.
- Successfully pass test to receive IRS Certification.
- Prepare customer’s return based on information provided by customer or answer tax related questions.
- Interview customer to determine if all income, deductions, and allowable credits are claimed.
- Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software.
- Refer customers with complex returns to the IRS website or help number, or tax practitioner or firm – however never refer customers to a specific practitioner or firm.
- Identify all returns with the site Identification Number assigned to your site.
- Ensure no compensation of any kind is accepted for the volunteer services provided.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer information.
- Ensure on-site quality review is performed on completed returns prior to being returned to customer.
- Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to the customer.
Skills:
- Basic tax knowledge (Form 1040, Form 1040A, and form 1040EZ). - Basic tax training and certification will be provided as needed.
- Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information.
- Pride in performing tasks completely and accurately.
- Deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner, including interviewing skills. Interviewing skills training will be provided as needed.
- Friendly, dependable, and flexible.
If Interested:
Contact the United Way of Ulster County at 331-4199, or e-mail Stacey Rein, President, United Way of Ulster County at reins@hvc.rr.com.
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Dear Woodstock Chamber Members & Friends,
The Woodstock Chamber is delighted to provide a ”Calendar of Great Woodstock Events for Everyone!” through the Fall 2010. Event listings with 34 pages of fantastic Woodstock events to keep you happy, entertained, relaxed and involved! Amazing world-class to down-home offerings all in Woodstock! Your community wants you to come and enjoy all that we have offered to make your life better! Bring your family and your friends, too.
The calendar can be viewed on www.woodstockchamber.com or directly by clicking here.
If you don't see your Woodstock events in the calendar, please send them to us and we'll add to the amazing array of activities for residents and guests! The calendar is exclusively for Woodstock events provided by members of the Chamber and local arts and charities. Thanks to everyone who sent us materials and suggestions. Please send more!
If there are errors in this volunteer’s work, deepest apologies. Really working hard on this! I'll make any corrections you send!
Yours enthusiastically,
Babs
Babs Moley, Corporate Secretary & Board Member
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts
River Rock Health Spa, Owner
62 Ricks Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Tel Spa 845.679.7800
Home Office 845.657.2222
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MISN & Healthy Start are proud to announce Childbirth Prep Classes will be held at Healthy Start 400 Aaron Court Kingston.
Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd From 10am to 12noon.
Call 845 928-7448 ext 13 to register.
Classes are free and open to the public!
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Ashokan Center's Opens Its Frosty Gates for the
20th Annual Winter Weekend
What: Outdoor & Indoor Winter Workshops, nature, crafts, music
When: February 5-7, 2010
Where: The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY
Cost: $40-140 (packages include meals/lodging)
For twenty years, the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge has lifted people out of the doldrums and into a winter wonderland at its annual Winter Weekend – filled with the frozen marvels of the Cathedral Gorge, heart-warming recreational activities, ecocultural learning opportunities and fireside warmth exclusive to the frosty days of a Catskill Mountain winter. This year the action happens Friday, February 5 through Sunday, February 7th
In partnership with the New York State Outdoor Education Association, Ashokan Center’s Winter Weekend brings educators (formal and non-formal), nature enthusiasts, parents, and the curious-minded together to share their knowledge through workshops and networking, learning the joys of winter through nature history and the arts that they can bring back home to their students and families. Bundle up and explore thriving Life Under the Ice in the Esopus Creek with George Steele, learn various animal tracks and identify trees at nature’s classroom with Andy Angstrom in The Winter Forest. Hike to Ashokan’s Maple Sugar Shack to tap some trees, snapping photos along the way inspired by Frank Knight’s Winter Photography workshop.
For a truly winter warmup, folks can gather ‘round Ashokan’s Center’s newly installed grass-pellet stove (a pilot project conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County funded by the Catskill Watershed Corporation). For those who prefer more of an "interior" experience, several workshops will be offered in Ashokan’s indoor classrooms. Backyard Farming and Intro to Food Preservation will get attendees thinking and planning for the upcoming growing season. Teachers and parents can gather new activities for their children and students from Using Origami to Reinforce Children's Nature Experiences and Dance the Environment, and can learn new ways to get our youth outdoors through the presentation: Encouraging Schools to do More Nature Studies.
Winter Weekend owes its success over the years not only to its abundant learning opportunities, but to its fine balance of education and entertainment. Saturday night is the NYSOEA awards ceremony, recognizing individuals from throughout the state who have made noteworthy contributions in the fields of outdoor and environmental education during the past year. The festivities will be followed by musician and songwriter, Jack Zucchini, of the nationally renowned children’s group, and syndicated radio show hosts, The Zucchini Brothers! Ashokan’s snow-tube run, lakeside sauna, snowy walks and star gazing are time-honored traditions at Winter Weekend. And a trip to Ashokan Center at any season would not be complete without a visit to its colonial craft shops where instructors lead participants through blacksmithing, tinsmithing, and broommaking.
One-day or full-weekend packages range from $40-$140 (pre-registration required). Packages include full buffet meals of hot breakfasts, lunches with assorted meats, cheeses, and hot soups, as well as home-style dinners and a full salad/cereal bar to compliment the meals.
To register, please contact the Ashokan office (845) 657-8333 x14 or csp@ashokancenter.org. For more info and full workshop descriptions, click on the Winter Weekend section of our website: www.ashokancenter.org.
Jonathan Duda
The Ashokan Center
(845) 657-8333 x12
www.AshokanCenter.org
-UPCOMING ASHOKAN EVENTS-
Winter Weekend........Feb. 5-7
MapleFest..................Mar 6
Earth Day Walk..........April 24
Civil War Days...........May 22-23
Summer Concert & Dance Series
Western Swing...June 14
Northern............July 24
Southern...........Aug 14
Catskill Mtn.
Eco-Heritage Fest......Sept 4
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The Aroma Thyme Bistro presents “Paintings and Drawings by Elaine Thompson”
Opening reception Sunday, February 7th from 1-3pm
165 Canal St., Ellenville, NY
20% of profits will be donated to Family of Woodstock
See some art!
Buy some art!
Support a good cause!
Enjoy some tasty treats!
Meet some people!
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Take route 209 to Ellenville, turn East on 52 (which is Canal St.)
The Aroma Thyme is on your right, just past the Shadowland Theatre with the blue façade.
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Make 2010 the year to save money on your home energy bills. Learn tips on how to weatherize your home and reduce your heating and electric bills with low cost, no cost conservation methods and useful information for homeowners and renters alike.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) will be hosting Save Energy, Save Dollars, a free Weatherization and Home Energy Savings Workshop on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at The Ellenville Public Library and Museum, located at 40 Center Street in Ellenville.
Pre-registration is required. Pre-registered attendees will receive a free Home Energy Kit, (limited one per household). The session is free and open to the public.
Contact Barbara Grumberg at CCEUC at 845-340-3990 or email bag23@cornell.edu or Asha Golliher at the Ellenville Library at 845-647-5530 to reserve a seat.
For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events call 845-340-3990 or visit us online at www.cceulster.org or follow us on www.facebook.com.
This program is funded through Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County as part of the EmPower New York Program, and a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). programs held throughout Ulster County.
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Have a Heart...
5 Things you can do to Prevent Hunger in the Hudson Valley
- Attend the Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5442) or volunteer (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=5423) to help out with it.
- Post a Hunger is Not an Option (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=5194) sign in your storefront/website, etc. Or volunteer to help distribute signs and get the word out.
- Lease a Tree from Liberty View Farm http://www.libertyviewfarm.biz/), Little Dog Orchards (http://www.littledogorchard.com/The_Orchard/Lease-A-Tree.html) or another local farm for UlsterCorps volunteers to glean in the fall.
- Volunteer for the Farms to Food Pantries Project (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=4688) - be a part of our Glean Team!
- Join a CSA (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5489), or support our great community farmers by shopping at your local farmers market (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5489)
- 2/8 - Ulster Red Cross Blood Drive. Kingston. 334-5006. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=4933)
- 2/8 - CCEUC Save Energy, Save Dollars, a Free Weatherization and Home Energy Savings Workshop. Ellenville. 647-5530. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=5392)
- 2/13- WinterFest Fundraiser for the Rosendale Street Festival. Volunteers needed. 943-6497. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=5324)
- 2/15 - Pine Hill Community Center Supper and Food Giveaway. 679-2485. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=4039)
- 2/18- UCSPCA Volunteer Orientation. 331-5377. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=3586)
- 2/20, 24, 3/20- Ulster BOCES Free Green Energy Workshops. 331-5050. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=4999)
- 2/22 - Prevention Connections Events Committee Meeting. 338-6844x109. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=3757)
- 3/28- Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet. Kingston. 481-0331. (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5442)
Volunteers Needed! (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=5423)
Tickets available online now! (http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=1006)
For additional volunteers opportunities visit
www.ulstercorps.org
UlsterCorps
845 481 0331
PO Box 34
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
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Winter Wednesdays
Free to the community.
Put wellness and healthful energy back into your life!
Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm.
Please call the workshop numbers to reserve your space.
2/10 - "Thai-Shiatsu touch for two: Give a great (and effortless) massage to your sweetie" Jess Robie. Ph: (845) 901-0339
2/24 - "Mindful Awareness: Artfully transforming stress and pain into compassion and well-being" Hanna Weare, M.A., L.M.T. Ph: (845) 532-3382
3/3 - "Heal Thyself: How to unleash you body's power to heal itself" Dr. Christa Whiteman. Ph: (845) 687-6387
3/10 - "Get Unstuck - Creatively confront obstacles and strategically move beyond" Dr. Leslie Pereira. Ph: (917) 533-3082
3/17 - "Polarity Therapy: Balancing energy through the five elements" Barbara Dempsey. Ph: (845) 532-0867 and "Breath of Life: CranioSacral Therapy for Adults, Children and Infants" Susan Moran. Ph: (914) 466-4198
Sun Creek Center
Route 209 and Sun Creek Lane
Stone Ridge, NY
Call (845) 687-6341 for information on services or leasing.
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The Wellness Committee of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Facility Auxiliary has announced that Dr. Aneta K. Dimova will present a discussion of "Heart Disease in Women" on Wednesday, February 10 beginning at 5 p.m. the Purcell Center in Margaretville. Admission to the lecture is free. Information: 845 586-2631 or 845 254-3315.
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The Pine Hill Community Center will be hosting application and testing sessions for work with the US Census Bureau every Wednesday morning through January at 10:00 AM sharp. These jobs are temporary and begin towards the spring of 2010. They pay quite well and also reimburse mileage. They will take walk-in's but strongly encourage you to reserve a spot by calling 1-866-861-2010. Allow about two to three hours to complete the testing, which is free. Please pass this information along.
Human Services Fair
Wednesday February 10; 5:30-7:30 PM. Bad weather date of Feb 17.
FREE.
You don't need to drive to Kingston to have your questions answered or to apply for services! Please spread the word about this informational meeting with key service providers in Ulster County. Get your questions answered about programs like Medicaid, food stamps, the Home Energy Assistance Program, childcare assistance, free tax preparation, and much more. Find out what the eligibility requirements for programs such as these are, and talk to real professionals from Social Services. The meeting is free, and pizza and beverages will be provided. The Community Center and Social Services plan to have caseworkers here at the Center to follow-up with people who need to apply for programs.
Friday Family Night
Community, Cocoa, Cookies and Kids.
Friday February 12; 5:30-7:30 PM.
FREE.
Come and join this fun evening for children and their caretakers. Dinner provided.
ON-GOING AT THE CENTER:
Before & After School Time
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
AM 7-8
PM 3:30-6:00
Cost: $7 AM & $14 PM
Bus pick up and drop off at center available. Scholarships & financial assistance available...please call for details.
Pine Hill Social Circle
Wednesdays 1- 3 PM
FREE.
An informal gathering of friends and neighbors; food, crafts, outings and a whole lotta' fun!
Pine Hill Open Art Studio
Thursdays 1 - 3:30 PM
FREE.
Bring your own materials and enjoy the company of other artists as they work in their medium.
Pine Hill Art and Craft Shop, Coffee's Ready & Family Open Rec!
Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Catskill Mountain arts and crafts for sale, refreshments, hot coffee, and family hang-out time.
After School Open Rec and Open Computer Lab, Tutoring and Homework Help Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 3 – 5 PM
Community Meal and Food Distribution
Every other Monday.
Read About All Happenings At:
www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
The Pine Hill Community Center - Serving the People of the Central Catskills
Celebrating What We Have, Responding to What We Need - Together!
287 Main Street
PO Box 647
Pine Hill, NY 12465
845.254.5469
info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org
www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Please make a secure on-line donation to the Center here: http://pinehillcommunitycenter.org/donate/
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New Yoga Classes w/ John
Wednesday 9 am - Gentle Yoga
This class is ideal for anyone new to yoga, people recovering from injuries, or anyone looking for a gentle practice. Loosen and strengthen your muscles while creating harmony and balance.
Thursday 6 pm & Sunday 10 am - All Levels Yoga
Open to all levels. This vinyasa flow class focuses on unique sequencing and alignment of poses to balance the body, mind and breath. Come and renew your spirit while having fun!
Non-Members - $12 drop-in, or 10 class card for $100
Members - $6 drop-in, or 10 class card for $50
www.macfitness.net
www.clearlotusyoga.com
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THINK SPRING! Winter Lectures For Home Gardeners Returns in 2010
“Four fun and informative seminars to choose from”
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Master Gardener Program will once again offer a series of workshops during February and March to help the avid home gardener get prepared for spring.
Classes will be held on Thursdays February 11, February 25, Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 25. All classes will be from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Ulster County BOCES located at 175 Rt. 32 in New Paltz. Participants may choose the class or classes they are most interested in or sign up for the entire series. The fee for individual classes is $15 or $50 for all four. Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration is required five days prior to each class.
For more information call Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990. Registration forms can be downloaded on the Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County website under the Master Gardener Program section or the Event Registration Forms link at www.cceulster.org
Thursday, February 11 Your Site’s a Fright – Let’s Plan It Right!
Speaker: Master Gardener, Barbara Darbin, is a former Art Teacher for Kingston City Schools and a certified landscape and garden designer. She received her training from the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY; and is an avid Master Gardener. Her many themed gardens are her tribute to her long-time business Petals N Porcelain as well as her love for design.
Description: This class takes the do-it-yourself gardener on a step-by-step journey through the basics of developing a successful garden design. Learn the importance of site assessment as well as the basic elements of design. Through observation and site assessment you will get the tools you need to create a well planned all season garden that’s right for you
Thursday, February 25 Get Compliments on Your Complementary Garden:
Speaker: Kris Perry has been a Master Gardener for two years and still considers her self an apprentice. Using companion gardening guidelines, she planted her first vegetable garden this year as part of the food pantry at her church.
Description: Discover a garden of delights when planning your next garden. Complementary or companion planting can be described as a practical approach that matches two or more plants, that when grown together, result in some cultural benefit such as pest control or nutrient uptake. This lecture will guide you through basic design elements of color, shape and texture, and plant selection with an emphasis on color, fragrance or bloom time.
Wednesday, March 10 Dirt Cheap: Tricks for the Thrifty Gardener
Speaker: Cecily Frazier, a dedicated cheapskate and devoted Master Gardener, can be seen along the highway, stopping to scoop up pine needles, gravel and lots of free grass clippings. If you carry a shovel and some buckets in the car, just in case, this class is for you.
Description: Learn new (and share your own) tricks for being thrifty in the garden. Topics include making soil and mulch, getting plants, watering, finding tools and containers -- all on a shoestring. Totally practical and lots of fun!
Thursday, March 25 Let It Rain:
Speakers: Dona Crawford, Community Horticulture Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster Co. is responsible for all aspects of the Master Gardener program that brings residents of Ulster County ecologically sound, science-based practices. Barbara Bravo is a Master Gardener, Garden Coach and potter. She is a frequent speaker at Garden Day events and has gardened at her home and studio for more than 20 years.
Part 1: Learn to manage storm water run-off before it runs off with your soil and other pollutants. Rain gardens are shallow depressions that are landscaped with native plants, and are designed to intercept, treat and infiltrate storm water at the source. Learn why and how to create your own.
Part 2: Choosing the right plants for your rain garden is your key to success. These plants are chosen for their ability to standup to drench and drought conditions. In this session we will take a look at shrubs, perennials and garden design considerations to pull it altogether for a beautiful garden.
To learn more about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events call 845-340-3990 or visit us online at www.cceulster.org or follow us on www.facebook.com
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Executive Director Gwen McCann announced that the Irish Brother Group MacCana will host a benefit performance on February 13, 2010 at The Miller School, Lake Katrine. Come enjoy the lively music and banter with the Irish Brothers Band and celebrate a very special “Irish” Valentine with those you love.
MaCana is a prominent Celtic band who is well know for their exciting Irish “toon’s” and performances. The Children’s Home of Kingston is a residential treatment center and 853 school for troubled youth and it is a recognized 501c3 not for profit charitable organization.
Tickets are $20 and you may contact Patti Habersaat, Director of Development at (845) 331-1448 ext 1155 for tickets and information. All proceeds will be used for programming and capital improvements for the boys.
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WinterFest A Fundraiser for the Rosendale Street Festival
Saturday, February 13th, 12noon - 10pm
Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale, NY
By Donation - A day of great music to help support the 2010 festival!
Schedule: 12pm Ratboy Jr., 1pm Fuzzy Lollipop, 2pm Kurt Henry, 3pm Sax Life, 4pm Kingston High School Big Band, 5pm Sabor Con Colour, 6pm David Kraai and The Saddle Tramps, 7pm Uncle Funk, 8pm Joey Eppard, 9pm Voodelic
845.943.6497, www.RosendaleStreetFestival.org
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There is no better time to start learning how to manage your hard earned money and taking control of credit card debt than right now. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) has the solution for gaining useful money management skills and controlling credit card debt.
CCEUC will be offering a free two-part workshop called “Making Ends Meet,” on Saturday February 13 and Saturday February 20 at the Ellenville Public Library and Museum located at 40 Center Street in Ellenville from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participants will learn how to develop a spending plan, budgeting and saving skills, identify opportunities to reduce expenses, how to manage credit card debt and how to establish and reach their financial goals.
All pre-registered participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Money Management Kit (one per household) at the completion of both workshops. Class size is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Please call Asha Golliher at the Ellenville Library at 845-647-5530 to reserve a seat.
This program is funded through Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County as part of the EmPower New York Program, and a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) is a 501(c) 3 subordinate government agency of the State of New York under Article 5, 224(b) of the NYS County Laws organization that utilizes research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University. This information is disseminated through their on-going community programming in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental programs held throughout Ulster County
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- February 13
Madeline’s Dance Center will be hosting a Parent’s Night out Valentine’s Party for kids on Saturday February 13th. This is an opportunity for parents to have a night out knowing their kids are safe and having a great time too. There will be dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 236-7989 for more information.
--February 24, 2010 at 5:30 pm
DEMAND FROM OUR BUSINESS AND
OURSELVES?"
Piccolo Fiore, Rte 44/55 in Highland
Join the Southern Ulster County Chamber of
Commerce as we discuss and debate this question.
Speaker:
Elliot Auerbach, Ulster County Comptroller
Sponsored By:
Sign-A-Rama
New Paltz
Cost will be:
$25.00/Members
$30.00/Non-Members
(Credit Cards Accepted with RSVP)
RSVP by February 19th to the Chamber office at
691-6070 or info@southernulsterchamber.org
Contact the office for more info and Menu choices.
Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce
20 Milton Avenue, Suite 3
Highland, NY 12528
p. 845.691.6070
f. 845.691.9194
www.southernulsterchamber.org
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February - March 2010 Ulster Chamber Events (edited 2/1/2010)
- February 16 - Membership Mardi Gras Mixer
Frank Guido’s Little Italy
14 Thomas Street
Kingston, NY
5:00 - 7:00 pm
No Charge for Chamber Members
Sponsor: Lowe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
- February 18 - Membership Breakfast
Belleayre Resort At Catskill Park
Developer Dean Gitter
Kingston Holiday Inn
503 Washington Ave
7:30 - 9:00 am
$15 Members in Advance, $18 Members at the door, $30 Non-Members
Sponsor: The Tobacco Free Action Coalition
- March 4 - Business Card Exchange
Chamber Conference Room
55 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY
9:00 -10:00 am
No Charge for Chamber Members
Sponsor: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
- March 17 - Peter B. Mathews Honorary Irish Person of the Year Breakfast
Kingston Holiday Inn
7:30 - 9:00 am
$15 Members, $30 Non-Members
All reservations must be paid in advance
Sponsor: The Reis Group
- March 23 -“Keeping Customers” Seminar by National Speaker Bill Drury
Kingston Holiday Inn
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
$69 Chamber Members, $79 Non-Members
Sponsor: The Valley Group
- March 25 - Membership Mixer
Hillside Manor
240 Boulevard, Kingston, NY
5:00 - 7:00 pm
No Charge for Chamber Members
Sponsor: The Reis Group
Robert G. Hirsch
Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County, Inc.
Director of Business Services & Communication
55 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 338-5100
Fax: (845) 338-0968
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The YMCA is offering free seminars once a month to the public. It is our 2010 Lecture Series.
The 1st begins on Thursday, February 18th and will feature Dr. Richard Brown presenting QI GONG, Breathing Techniques to Improve Life Performances.
The lecture is free to the public, and will be held from 7:00-8:00pm in our Child Care conference room on the 1st floor of the YMCA, 507 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.
To reserve call 338-3810 or sign up at the reception desk at the YMCA.
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Northern Dutchess Hospital Hosts February Blood Drive
Northern Dutchess Hospital will host a Blood Drive on Friday, February 19th. Appointments are being scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Cafeteria Conference Room. Healthy individuals who are at least 17 years old and who weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood. Donors are eligible after fifty-seven days from their last blood donation.
The need for blood is greater than ever due to the Haiti earthquake disaster. At the request of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the American Red Cross is providing blood and blood products to Haiti, as well as first aid, food, water, and emotional support. There is a particular need for donors with Type O negative blood as it is universal and can be given to anyone, regardless of their blood type, and is often used in emergency situations.
To sign up as a donor at NDH, please call 845- 871-3471.
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 or call 876-3001.
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“Love life, don’t miss a beat!”
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Benedictine Hospital Administrative Services Building Auditorium
Free Cholesterol Screening (Lipid Profile):
- 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
8 - 12 Hour Fast / Water Only Prior to Test
Light refreshments available following your screening, courtesy of GE Healthcare.
- 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Glucose
Weight / Height - BMI calculation
Education /Information:
- Cardiology (including)
- Cardiac Rehab
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Echo
- ECG
- Diabetes
- Exercise
- Nutrition
- PVR & Vascular Surgery
- Relaxation Techniques
- Sleep Apnea
- Smoking Cessation
- Wound Care
- Pharmacy
Presentations:
- 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Lower Cholesterol & Shrink The Plaque
Dr. Ellis Lader - Mid Valley Cardiology
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Heart Health - Dr. Joseph Christiana
Cardiology Consultants of the Hudson Valley
- 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. “Dispelling the Myth and Finding the Truth”
Women and Heart Disease - Dr. Aneta Dimova
Mid Valley Cardiology
For more information please call (845) 334-2700, ext. 2342.
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Celebrates Mardi Gras on Feb. 21, 2010
Mardi Gras comes to the town of Rosendale, New York, on Saturday, February 21, 2010, from 6 to 10 p.m. A three-course New Orleans-style dinner prepared by Sandy and Will Peterson and the Old Springtown Gang, live Cajun music by Jesse Lége and dancing are included in this celebration which takes place at the Rosendale Recreation Center, located at 1055 Route 32 in Rosendale.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and the proceeds benefit the Rosendale Theatre Collective, an ad hoc group of concerned community members who are committed to preserving and purchasing the Rosendale Theatre. The Collective has until April to raise $150,000 to reach its fiscal goal and make the necessary down payment to purchase the Theatre.
For reservations call 845-687-6300 or email springtownsandy@gmail.com
Also…
February 21 at 2pm - Family Fun Series Presents the MuppetFest & Pageant at the Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale, New York
Bring family and friends to the Rosendale Theatre on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 2:00 pm for the Rosendale MuppetFest, featuring the original 1979 "The Muppet Movie" and a Muppet Costume Pageant. Come as your favorite Muppet and parade around the Rosendale Theatre.
The Rosendale Theatre is located at 330 Main St. in Rosendale, New York. Admission to the matinee and pageant is free for children and $10 for adults; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Rosendale Theatre Collective, a community group formed to purchase and preserve the Rosendale Theatre who's mission is to continue offering quality films, live theater, music and community events in the tradition of its original owners, the Cacchio family.
This is the second matinee in the Family Fun Series hosted by the Rosendale Theatre Collective in partnership with the Children's Media Project to benefit the Rosendale Theatre Collective. The next matinee on March 21, 2010, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, is a Youth Animation Festival, featuring some of the best short videos produced by young people from around the world.
For more information, contact Jen Metzger at jenmetzger@yahoo.com or go to the Rosendale Theatre Collective website at http://rosendaletheatre.org.
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Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to announce its annual Healthy Heart Lecture and Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 24th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the NDH cafeteria conference room. Medtronic, an international company that uses technology to transform the way debilitating, chronic diseases are treated, is the partnering sponsor for this event.
Speakers include Cardiologist Douglas Kroll, MD, and Roufia Payman, Director, NDH Outpatient Nutritional Education. Space is limited for this free event and reservations are required. To register, call 1-877-729-2444.
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.
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Take a Journey Around the World at the Renowned Philadelphia Flower Show
Join the Master Gardeners for a bus trip to the biggest and best flower show in the East!
The 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show to be held February 28 to March 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will take visitors on a globe-trotting, exotic plant-filled adventure. Visitors to this year’s worldly presentation of the Flower Show will experience the exciting landscapes and plants of China, Japan, Thailand, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, the Caribbean, an artful perspective on the northern polar region’s Aurora Borealis and so much more!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program will host a bus trip to “The City of Brotherly Love” on Thursday, March 4, 2010. The buses will load at 6:45am and leave from the MAC Fitness parking lot located in the Kingston Plaza at 7:00am and will return at approximately 9:30pm.
Pre-registration is required before Friday, February 26, 2010. The cost is $65 per person which includes transportation and ticket to the show. No refunds. This event is a fund raiser for the Master Gardener Program of Ulster County.
“Passport to the World” is a grand celebration of the world’s flowers and gardens and an appropriate debut for the newly renamed Philadelphia International Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind.
For more information or to pre-register call Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990. A registration form can also be downloaded from our website at www.cceulster.org click on Event Registration Forms.
For more information about the Philadelphia International Flower Show visit www.theflowershow.com
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) is a 501(c) 3 subordinate government agency of the State of New York under Article 5, 224(b) of the NYS County Laws organization that utilizes research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University. This information is disseminated through their on-going community programming in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental programs held throughout Ulster County.
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The YWCA of Ulster County Presents:
Women & Wine
Along with our co-sponsor:
The Art Society of Kingston
You are cordially invited to come and celebrate an evening of sisterhood and spirits!
Show your support for the YWCA and enjoy fine wine, fabulous food and incredible art!
$25.00 per person
*Bring a friend*
Thursday, February 25th
6:00 - 9:00 pm
ASK Arts Center
97 Broadway
Kingston, NY
Contact Nadine Ferraro at the YWCA for more information or to reserve 338-6844 ext. 102.
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The Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Hunter College will present a conference for families and professionals on Saturday February 27, 2010 from 9:00 - 1:00: "Planning for Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism." Keynote Speaker - Dr. Peter Gerhardt Panel discussion will follow This conference is offered for no fee, you must be registered to attend. Registration will begin January 25, 2010 For more information and to register please send an email with your name, address, phone contact, email contact and indicate if you are a parent or professional (w/domain) to: hcard@hunter.cuny.edu. Please note that seating is limited to the first 250 registrants.
Patricia R. Schissel, LMSW
President, AHA
Asperger Syndrome and HFA Assoc.
PO Box 916
Bethpage, NY 11714
888.918.9198
www.ahany.org
pats@ahany.org
AHA's Spring Conference
Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Adelphi University
John Elder Robison, keynote speaker
Workshops, panels, agencies, resources, bookstore.
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Family Services Presents:
“The Nurturing Program™”
The Nurturing Program is based on four core values:
- Love of Life
- Respect for All Living Things
- Structure and Discipline
- Laughter, Humor and Play
A 12-week group for Parents & Teenagers which:
- Teaches families to build healthy communication skills
- Offers an opportunity for parents & adolescents to be nurtured and have fun together and separately
- Teaches how to gain a sense of personal power and positive self-esteem
Groups will be held in Kingston, at The Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St. starting: March 4, 2010 - May 20, 2010. Thursday’s 3:30-5:30 pm.
A nurturing meal and transportation will be provided (Kingston area only)
Please call 331-5641 x 232 for further information, and to schedule an intake appointment.
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“Hold the Date”
NYS Coalition for the Aging, the Statewide Caregiving & Respite Coalition of NY & the Council of Senior Centers and Services of NY
Present Our “2010 Legislative Conference” March 10, 2010
Legislative Conference will be held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY on March 10, 2010 from 9:30-3:30
Topics:
Community Based Aging Services Legislative Agenda for 2010, Livable Communities, Caregiver/Respite and Charter Senior Centers
See our website (www.coalitionforaging.org) for updates!
NYS Coalition for the Aging
45 Colvin Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: 518-465-0641
Fax: 518-465-0405
Email: info@coalitionforaging.org
Website: www.coalitionforaging.org
Please feel free to share with others who might want to attend. More information will follow. Happy New Year!
Joanne Macklin
Executive Director
New York State Coalition for the Aging, Inc.
Statewide Caregiving & Respite Coalition of NY
45 Colvin Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
P: (518) 465-0641
F: (518) 465-0405
joanne@coalitionforaging.org
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5th Annual Woodstock “Goddess Festival”
3 Days of Peace, Love, and the Goddess
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
March 12-13-14, 2010
Woodstock Goddess Art Exhibition
Art Reception
Friday, March 12th, 5 - 8 pm
Saturday, March 13th, 12 noon - 7 pm at
- Photosensualis
15 Rock City Road
- Colony Café
22 Rock City Road
Woodstock, NY
845-679-5342
www.colonycafe.com
And
- Inquiring Mind Book Store
65 Partition Street
Saugerties, NY
845-246-5775
Art Exhibit - Music - Belly Dance Show
Saturday, March 13th
Opening 5 pm - 10 pm
Benefiting the Ulster County Battered Women’s Shelter.
If you would like to perform, show some art or vend, please call Jean-Michel DesJardins, Founder/Organizer at 845-246-1625 or email at tipinatureboy@hotmail.com.
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Celebrity Waiter’s Brunch
Sunday, March 21, 2010
11:30 am - 2:30pm
The Grandview (http://www.grandviewevents.com/)
Please Save The Date
Sunday, March 21, 2010
11:30am - 2:30pm
You've seen these gentlemen on television, heard them on the radio, visited their stores, seen them out in the community. They are socialites, celebrities, business tycoons, and for one day, they will be…
Your Waiters:
Adrian 'Butch' Anderson - Dutchess County Sheriff
Tony D'Aquanni - Money Mailer of Dutchess County
Dan Gruner - Ulster Insurance Services
Joe Lepore - LCS Facility
Michael Mazzuca - TD Bank
Marcus Molinaro - New York State Assembly
Tyrone Muse - Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Wayne Nussbickel - N&S Supply
Robert Pryba - Deborah Bailey Brown and Associates
Michael Spector - Central Hudson
Scott Sweeney - Marshall and Sterling Insurance
Benjamin Thompson - Atlas Star
John Tkazyik - Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie
K104's Woodman - Woodman in the Morning Show
Michael Todd - Rainbow Pools and Spas
…Waiters are still being added to the list, stay tuned!
Who will win “Best Legs in Dutchess County”?
You decide!
A Fundraiser for the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum Featuring:
- 5 Star Brunch
- Decadent Desserts
- Two signature cocktails
And
- A Secret Celebrity Guest MC
Tickets:
$75 per person
Tables of 10 available for $750
RSVP by March 12, 2010
Sara Capozzoli
sara@mhcm.org
(845) 471-0589, ext. 14
Send Checks, payable to Mid-Hudson Children's Museum to
75 North Water St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Sponsorship information is available at http://www.mhcm.org/new/pages/f_events.htm
Our Sponsors:
The Grandview
K104 and Pamal Broadcasting
Ulster Saving Bank
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Frost Valley YMCA Planning Women¹s Wellness Weekend March 26-28
“Body, Mind and Spirit” is the theme for the eighth annual Women¹s Wellness Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville set for Friday-Sunday, March 26-28.
Among the class choices will be: yoga, nature hikes, painting workshops, pottery workshops, “From Garden to Table” (a workshop on sustainable eating eating locally and seasonally), T’ai Chi, basket making, scarf dancing, drumming and a class titled “I Exist. Therefore, I AM!” (a guide to entrepreneurial success).
There will also be licensed massage therapists, an acupuncturist and a nutritionist on site for personal consultation.
Returning as lead facilitator for the weekend will be Priscilla Bright, MA. She is renowned as an International Healer and Transformational Guide. Her dynamic group workshops utilize emotional transformation experiences, drumming, creative arts and spiritual journeying.
Frost Valley also welcomes back instructor Dr. Judith Schafman. She is a clinical psychologist and teacher, trained in classical spiritual direction New instructors for this year’s event include Salaam and Trevor Jaha. Other presenters will be announced shortly.
Frost Valley, located on 6,000 acres in the Catskill Mountain High Peaks, is an ideal location for women to escape everyday issues and pamper themselves during this educational and revitalizing weekend. “We welcome girlfriends, mothers, daughters and grandmothers ‹ any women seeking a fantastic getaway!” invited Frost Valley’s Forstmann Conference Director Laura Johnson.
Participants have a choice of classes and many other activities offered a Frost Valley. In addition to the workshops, visitors can also explore the night sky via Frost Valley’s observatory, enjoy a maple sugar shack tour or challenge themselves on the Y-shaped climbing tower.
Women’s Wellness Weekend, along with the programming, includes lodging and five healthy buffet-style meals from dinner at check-in on Friday evening through Sunday lunch.
For additional information, call (845) 985-2291, ext. 205 to register or e-mail: reservations@frostvalley.org. Register online at: www.frostvalley.org/womens-wellness/index.html
Frost Valley YMCA is located at 2000 Frost Valley Road, eight miles from Claryville, NY and 14 miles from Big Indian in the Catskill Mountain High Peaks. It’s open every day through four seasons, welcoming school children, family, group and business retreats every week from September through June. The camp is just 2.5 hours drive from metro NY/NJ and about 1 hour from Kingston.
For more information, please contact:
Call the Reservations Department at (845) 985-2291, ext. 205
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The Highland Rotary Club will host a Kansas City Barbecue Society Certified Judging Class on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Highland Hose Company Firehouse on Milton Avenue from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
With the assistance of Kansas City Barbeque Society representatives Linda and Jerry Mullane, area attendees will learn the steps needed to judge the various categories of barbeque meat entries. Lunch will be provided from the meats that are judged. Once certified, you will be able to judge at any KCBS contest around the country, including the Hudson Valley RibFest on August 21, and 22.
To obtain an application, visit www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org. The fee for the class is $50 for current KCBS members and $90 for non-KCBS members. The fee includes a one-year KCBS membership. Make your check payable to the Highland Rotary Club and send with completed application to: Highland Rotary Club, Attn. CBJ Class, PO Box 723, Highland, NY 12528. Deadline for applications is Monday, March 22, 2010.
We hope you will join us for the Sixth Annual Hudson Valley RibFest Championship Cook-off at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, New York on August 21, and 22, 2010. We welcome competition teams and certified judges at the event.
For directions, more information or questions: www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Email: judges@hudsonvalleyribfest.org
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The Queens Galley
“Hunger is Not an Option”
Please join us!
The Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet 2010 will benefit the following organizations:
Queens Galley, Family of Woodstock, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen, Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, Ulster Corps, Angel Food East, Saint James Food Pantry, Rosendale Food Pantry, People's Place, Chiz's Heart Street, God Given Bread Food Pantry and Libertyview Farm hunger relief project.
12 organizations, 1 Mission, Thousands served.
Please join us for this unique and memorable event Sunday, March 28 5pm-7pm, 323 Wall street Kingston (BSP)
Tickets $35
Available online by logging onto http://www.nycharities.org/events/eventlevels.aspx?ETID=1006 or through any participating organization.
For volunteer opportunities contact Ulstercorps (http://www.ulstercorps.org/)! (of course!)
Stay tuned for an upcoming list of Restaurant sponsors of the Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet!
What is a Hunger Banquet?
Few experiences bring to life the inequalities in our world more powerfully than an Oxfam Hunger Banquet event. Unique and memorable, The Hunger Banquet event allows participants to experience firsthand how our decisions affect others in the world.
Upon arrival our guests draw tickets at random that assign them each to either a high-, middle-, or low-income tier-based on the latest statistics about the number of people living in poverty. Each income level receives a corresponding meal. The first 15 percent represent those living in the high- income tier and are served a sumptuous meal catered by celebrated chef Samir Hrichi of Ship to Shore; the next 35 percent represent the largest demographic addressing hunger and food insecurity in our own community; our children. These guests will dine on an offering from the Kingston Consolidated school lunch menu; and the remaining guests, representing the 50% of the world population facing hunger and poverty daily, help themselves to small portions of rice and water. Although all guests pay the same price for admission, as in life we never know how fate is decided.
In addition we have asked businesses and residents of Kingston to lend us their support in a show of solidarity on that one day by placing a sign in their windows stating, "Hunger is Not an Option". This one-day we show the world that indeed we work together as a community and every man; woman and child in our neighborhoods will have access to food. Hunger is not an option. You can download a pdf of this sign for your window by emailing a request to hvhb@thequeensgalley.org or by picking up the “March” issue of Chronogram (http://www.chronogram.com/) for a full-page tear out to place in your window!
Our guest speaker:
Chef Sarah Copeland food writer, blog author of edible living (http://edibleliving.blogspot.com/), 6-year veteran recipe developer for the Food Network Kitchens, and one of the founders of the Good Food Gardens program, in partnership with Share our Strength. A spokesperson and advocate to end child hunger an exquisitely charming human being!
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“Demystifying Autism: An Inside-Out Perspective” with William Stillman
Sponsored by Ulster-Greene ARC
Wednesday, April 14th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anthony’s Catering Hall, Catskill
Save the date and join speaker William Stillman for an insightful, inspiring “inside-out” workshop sponsored by Ulster-Greene ARC from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at Anthony's Catering Hall in Catskill.
As a person with Asperger’s syndrome, Bill provides a non-clinical, humanistic overview of the autism spectrum from the perspective of those who experience it: What is autism? What is it like to have autism? What is considered best practice in supporting others’ communication, sensory sensitivities, mental health and movement differences? He shares the many differences among people labeled with autism, including perspectives from his friends on the spectrum as well as his own experiences. More importantly perhaps, Bill shows us how we are all more alike than different, and participants will leave the day having experienced their own “autisms.”
About the presenter:
William Stillman is a nationally known autism spectrum speaker and author, and has worked in the human services field since 1987. His books include Demystifying the Autistic Experience, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Asperger’s Syndrome, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Bipolar Disorder, and Autism and the God Connection. He also writes for and hosts a column in the national publication, The Autism Perspective magazine. His website is www.williamstillman.com.
RSVPs can be made early since this popular workshop is predicted to fill. The fee for the entire day including continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks is $35 for family members and $55 for professionals. Some scholarships are available through the support of the Autism Society of the Hudson Valley. Contact Janine Prisco at janinep@ugarc.org to RSVP or for further information. She also can be reached at 845.338.1234.721.
Ulster-Greene ARC is the only full-service not-for-profit agency in the region providing supports from birth through adulthood to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities including autism. It was founded in 1956 by local families seeking community services for their children rather than accepting the common practice of institutionalization. It is one of the largest regional employers with a staff of 1000 employees.
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EMS Leadership Academy
June 5, 2010
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Highland Fire District
25 Milton Avenue
Highland, NY 12528
Captains, officers and others in or about to be placed in a position of leadership in his or her EMS agency, be sure to mark June 5, 2010 on your calendars for Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center‘s 7th Annual EMS Leadership Academy. This year’s topics will include:
- Personnel Management - Paid & Volunteer
- Conflict Resolution
- How to Investigate Issues Within an Organization
- Followship - How to be a Good Follower as well as a Good Leader
Attend in person or enroll in our live web cast.
Please visit our website at www.chahec.org/events for additional information.
The New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will accept proof of completion of this program for continuing medical education credits.
Katherine Doyle
Program & Marketing Coordinator
Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center
598 State Route 299
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 883-7260 (Tel)
(845) 883-7837 (Fax)
www.chahec.org
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HITS Shows is pleased to announce Week VIII of HITS Saugerties, September 8 - 11, 2010 has been approved by the USEF to host an FEI competition, and has been sanctioned by the FEI. After receiving approval from the USEF High Performance Committee in the fall for an FEI rating, "we were eager to receive confirmation that week VIII of HITS Saugerties had been placed on the FEI Master List for the 2011 qualifying season," says Tom Struzzieri, President and CEO of HITS.
"The addition of a World Cup Qualifier for the final week of the Saugerties season will be a perfect complement to our Grand Prix offerings," added Struzzieri. "Riders will now have another World Cup Qualifier in the North East in early September, which is an ideal combination as they enter the final stretch of their preparations for both the Pfizer Million and the WEG."
Leading up to the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix on September 12, Week VIII at HITS Saugerties offers riders the opportunity to not only get a head start on accruing points for the 2011 FEI Master Computer and World Cup lists, but to also capture the only Wild Card slot for the Pfizer Million. According to Struzzieri, HITS plans to schedule at least two, perhaps three, FEI classes, one of which will also double as the Wild Card Class for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix.
Renowned Olympic course designer Steve Stevens will set courses throughout Week VIII, staying on to design the Pfizer Million that Sunday. Stevens, a Florida native, has been involved with the equestrian sport as both a rider and a course designer. After training with the USET and winning numerous International Grand Prix Competitions, Stevens decided to capitalize on his artistic talents - first as a jump designer, and then as a course designer. Among his notable accomplishments are the show jumping courses he designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. HITS is thrilled to have Stevens aboard, as he will provide riders with the type of challenge FEI classes and a purse of $1 Million deserve - making it a thrilling week for spectators and riders alike.
Throughout the summer months, Saugerties, New York will host the sixth annual HITS-on-the-Hudson show series. Circuit stabling prices will be in effect again for the 2010 season, and just as permanent stalls sold out last year, Struzzieri, expects to see them "sell out quickly this year."
Over the course of the eight-week season in Saugerties there will be 14 Qualifying Grand Prix classes, plus one Wild Card class for the Pfizer Million, including a $125,000 Grand Prix on Weeks III and VI. Many top Grand Prix riders consider Saugerties an ideal place to spend the summer as they strive to qualify for the Pfizer Million in September. Jimmy Torano will return to Saugerties "for more weeks than we have in the past, as both my wife, Danielle, and I, shoot for the $1 Million Pfizer class." Torano will not be alone in the race to qualify; top riders, trainers, and owners from around the country are starting to announce their intentions to qualify for the Pfizer Million.
The HITS Saugerties Circuit gets underway May 26, concludes September 11, and tops off the season with the Pfizer Million on September 12. For more information on HITS Saugerties or the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, please visit www.HitsShows.com.
In order to qualify for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, a rider must compete in eight or more HITS Grand Prix classes. The top 40 riders, based on money won by horse/rider combination, will be eligible to ride for the Pfizer Million. For more detailed information on the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, please visit our website at www.HitsShows.com.
HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS will take the industry to new heights when it hosts the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties on September 12.
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