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ANIMAL & PET SERVICES
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BUSINESSES &
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
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BIRTHDAY PARTY OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN
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2012 CSAs - COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE FARMS

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of supporters ("shareholders" or "members") which provides a direct link between the production and consumption of food. Each season the shareholders provide the money (and sometimes other resources) needed for the farm to operate by purchasing a " share" of the season's harvest. CSA has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. CSA fosters responsible relationships between the grower, the consumer, the food, and the land on which the food is grown.

If shares are no longer available in this year, prospective shareholders may be able to sign up on the waiting list for the following year.

Below are some CSA Farms in Ulster County, listed alphabetically:

Binnewater Farm Project
157 Binnewater Road, Rosendale
(518) 945-8880
www.BinnewaterFarm.org
Kristen MacDonald
csa@binnewaterfarm.org
• Season: June through November
• Description:  Binnewater Farm Project is a new community organization whose members aim to promote a more just and ecologically sustainable food system.  We will be growing a wide variety of vegetables, melons, herbs, and flowers. Pickups days are Saturday (10am-1pm) and Wednesday (4pm-7pm).
• Shares: Full Share is $800. At this time we are also offering a limited number of work exchange shares.
• Availability:  Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Brook Farm Project
60 Gatehouse Road, New Paltz
255-1052
www.brookfarmproject.org
Joshua Passe
brookfarmproject@gmail.com
• Season: June 2, 2012 though December 1, 2012 (27 weeks)
• Description: Non-profit farm and farm education project offers sustainably grown vegetables, herbs, flowers.  
• Shares: Regular Share $550
• Availability:  Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Clove Valley CSA
81 Clove Valley Road, High Falls
687-0535
www.clovevalleycsa.org
Aileah Kvashay
clovevalleycsa@gmail.com
• Season:  24 weeks, June-mid November
• Description:  Our methods are no-till organic, regenerating soil and working in harmony with nature. We grow a wide variety of seasonal farm produce, enough to feed a family.  We also provide full access to U-pick gardens including herbs, flowers, cherry tomatoes, peas & beans;  Full access to a uniquely magnificent piece of land right on the Mohonk reserve
and Free participation in all workshops and events on the farm.   Pickup on Wednesdays noon-6pm or Saturdays 9am-6pm.
 • Shares: Full Share is $700, payment plans are available. 
• Availability:   Shares are available as of 2/21/2012   

Eats Village Farm
677 Sawkill Road, Kingston
532-2448
www.eatsvillagefarm.com
Lisa Alt
contact@eatsvillagefarm.com
• Season: May-November
• Description: All of our produce will be grown utilizing sustainable and organic farming methods that will increase the flavor and nutritional value of everything we grow.  We are adding a farm stand and educational programs. The Farm stand will be open April 15th for seedlings and May 15th for produce.. As well as our own produce, we’ll also be offering products from other local farms such as maple syrup, dairy, eggs and bread.
• Shares: Full Share: $600/year/full share. 1/2 Share: $337.50/year. Working shares are not available this year.  Anyone that buys a share this year will get a 10% discount off of the regular price. This will give members a weekly credit at the farm stand for $27.50 for a full and a $14 credit for a half share. So essentially you will be receiving $60 (full) and $37.50 (half) worth of produce for free.
• Availability: 10 Shares/20 Half Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Huguenot Street Farm
205 Huguenot Street, New Paltz
www.huguenotfarm.com
Gavin Rinkor, Farmer
csa@huguenotfarm.com
• Season:  June through November
• Description: Food is veganic (no use of slaughterhouse products, vegetables grown from plant-based manure sources).  Vacation Option: If you are going on vacation during the summer, share your share with a friend, donate it to a needy New Paltz family.
• Shares:  Full/Regular Veggie Share ($595), Half Veggie Share ($395): Full Fruit Share ($165): Runs for a minimum of 17-18 weeks, but could be more depending on the season. You can't have a fruit share unless you have one of veg shares. You CAN order multiple fruit shares—or if you want half fruit shares, they are $95. We have distribution on the farm in New Paltz and at Coral's Cafe at MaMA in Stone Ridge.
• Availability:  Veggie and Fruit Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Old Ford Farm
Old Ford Road, New Paltz
220-7819
oldfordfarm@live.com
Becky & Joe Fullam
• Season: 24 weeks, starting early-mid June
• Description: 24 weeks of produce.  Distributions are every Wednesday from 4-7pm at the farm.
• Shares: The cost of the share is determined by the size of your household: $250 per adult, pro-rated cost for kids. At distributions members take as much produce as they need for their household, no limits. Includes extras for preserving.
• Available: All shares for the 2012 season have been sold, but the farm store is open with fresh produce and eggs.

Partners Trace Farm
422 Swartekill Road, Highland
www.partnerstrace.com
Amoreen Armetta and Tierney Dearing Medick
718-877-2602 or 347-334-4734
partnerstrace@gmail.com
• Season:  June through October
• Description:  Flowers and produce that have been grown without any synthetic chemicals in a field where nurturing nature through biodiversity and sustainable practices is top priority.
 • Shares: Full Season Produce Share: $550, Half share: $300.  Also available are Flower, Bouquet, and Canned Produce Shares – see website for descriptions and prices.
• Availability:   Share are available as of 2/21/2012   

Phillies Bridge Farm Project
45 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz
256-9108
www.philliesbridge.org
Ann Eschenroeder, Farm Manager
anne@philliesbridge.org
• Season: June to November
• Description: Mixed vegetables, access to u-pick crops. Eggs and other products available but not part of the CSA share. Pickup at farm Tues. 3:30-7pm, Sat 9:30am-Noon.
• Shares: Full Share $550; Half Share $300; Includes $25 membership fee.  Optional shares available for orchard fruits, berries, sweet corn.
• Availability: Shares are available as of 2/21/2012. 

Rondout Valley Organics
647-6911
www.rustyploughfarm.com
Nadia & Oleh Maczaj
rustyplough@earthlink.net
• Season: May through October
• Description: A unique web-based CSA program with member choice. Wide variety of vegetables, berries, eggs, cut flowers. Multiple pickup locations and times to choose from.
• Shares: Initial fee $250 plus $50 non-refundable membership fee.
• Availability: Share are available as of 2/15/2012.

Second Wind CSA @ Four Winds Farm
158 Marabac Road, Gardiner
518-528-9382
www.secondwindcsa.com
Wes Hannah and Bryn Roshong
secondwindcsa@gmail.com
• Season: Early June through end of October
• Description: Certified organic farm offering diverse selection of vegetables. There are also meat, poultry and eggs available for sale.  On farm pickup or a drop-off in Garrison.  A share is 2 adults and 2 children.
• Shares: Share: $500   
 • Availability: Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.  

Slow Roots Farm
205 Hidden Valley Rd., Kingston
339-2731, 315-717-9080
www.slowrootsfarm.com
Jacob Diaz, Farmer
slowrootsfarm@gmail.com
• Season:  April thru November
• Description: Slow Roots Farm is a small diversified farm focusing on producing wholesome, organically grown vegetables.  Over 200 varieties of vegetables will be grown for the 2012 season including 25 different tomato and lettuce types so expect lots of flavors to come through your kitchen.  Produce will be sold at Saugerties Farmers Market and through a CSA program.  This season will offer a three season CSA program spring, summer and fall. 
• Shares: The spring share will be 5 weeks in April and May for $100 and consist of early season greens and roots.  The summer share will be 20 weeks June-October for $525 consisting of greens as well a long list of tasty summer vegetables.  The fall share will be 5 weeks in October and November for $125 and have lots more greens and fall root crops.  Distribution will be on the farm for all three seasons on Wednesdays from 4-8 and the summer share will also be available at the Saugerties Farmers Market.  You can sign up for the whole season at a discounted rate of $725 and enjoy 30 weeks of delicious vegetables.
 • Availability:   Share are available as of 2/21/12.

Stone Ridge Orchard CSA 
Route 213, Stone Ridge
266-3979 or 687-2587
www.Stoneridgeorchard.com
Information coming soon!

Taliaferro Farms
187 Plains Road, New Paltz
256-1592
www.taliaferrofarms.com
Pete Taliaferro
taliaferro@hvi.net
• Season: June through November
• Description: Certified organic vegetable and fruits.  Flowers, eggs, milk, cheeses, yogurts, local meats, poultry, breads, honey and grains are also available for sale to CSA members and the public during hours, Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. Shares are available as your choice of produce items that are referred to as units. A unit is a volume of a particular produce item (i.e.: 6 sweet peppers is one unit, 4 lbs. of tomatoes is one unit, etc.). Distribution at the farm.
• Shares: Full share: $900; half share: $475
• Available:  Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Veritas Farms Vegetable Buying Club
32 Rousner Lane, New Paltz
384-6888
www.veritasfarms.com
Stephanie Turco
info@veritasfarms.com 
• Season: early June through Thanksgiving
• Description: We grow over many different varieties of vegetables; everything from roots to mesclun to winter squash. We grow according to the biodynamic calendar. A market-style club. Your $hare buys you "credits" for our heirloom, organic method vegetables, week after week. Like a store, you can come when you want, and take what you want. You can use your credits for any vegetables you choose, spread out over the entire growing season. You get choice combined with a great price.  Pick-up is Saturdays, 4-6pm.
• Shares: $199 for the season.
• Availability:  Shares are available as of 2/21/2012.

Winter Sun Farms
195 Huguenot Street, New Paltz
255-1699
www.wintersunfarms.com
Jim Hyland
jim@wintersunfarms.com
• Season: December - April
• Description: Winter Sun Farms partners with local farms to supply great tasting frozen and preserved vegetables and fruit all winter long, distributed through membership in a winter CSA. Members pay in advance for "winter shares" which means they will receive monthly shares of produce throughout the winter.
• Shares: Full Winter Share $153 with 5 monthly distributions.
• Available:  2012-2013 Share: Register online during Summer 2012.



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Help Wanted Section of TheCommunityGuide.net Online Newsletter
Ulster County Personnel Dept. and Civil Service Exams
www.craigslist.com
www.hudsonvalleyhelpwanted.com
www.labor.state.ny.us/careerservices/CareerServicesIndex.shtm
www.labor.state.ny.us/workforcenypartners/osview.asp
www.midhudsonjobs.com
www.regionalhelpwanted.com
www.ulsterny.com

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GOVERNMENT
See Resources Page, under Government

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HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
See Health & Wellness Directory





HOME SERVICES & IMPROVEMENT
See Home Services & Improvement Directory


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HOSPITALS & MEDICAL FACILITIES
See Resources Page, under Hospitals


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LESSONS & ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
See Lessons & Enrichment Activities Page


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MAP OF ULSTER COUNTY
See Map of Ulster County


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POLICE DEPARTMENTS
See Resources Page, under Police


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POST OFFICE

All postal inquiries, www.usps.com,   (800) ASK-USPS (275-8777)
• Pick up POSTAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORMS in the lobby of any Post Office.


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REAL ESTATE & CLASSIFIEDS
See Real Estate & Classifieds Listings


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REFUSE & RECYCLING INFORMATION

IT'S THE LAW! Recycling is required in Ulster County.

REFUSE & RECYCLING CENTERS:

• Denning 
www.denning.us/9access.html  
985-2543

• Ellenville / Wawarsing
www.townofwawarsing.net/TownofWawarsingTransferStation.aspx
647-3410

• Esopus
www.esopus.com/recycling.html
384-6835

• Gardiner
www.townofgardiner.org/transfer.cfm
255-9775

• Hardenburgh
586-3135

• Hurley
www.townofhurley.org/content/Departments/View/12?
338-5412

• Kingston (City)
www.kingston-ny.gov/content/76/94/default.aspx#Recycle
338-2114 ( Municipal curbside collection)

• Kingston (Town)
336-8853 (Municipal curbside collection)

• Kingston Transfer Station
331-5787 (Open Friday and Saturday)

• Lloyd
www.townoflloyd.com/Pages/LloydNY_Transfer/index
691-8274

• Marbletown
www.marbletown.net/government/transfer_station.cfm
687-9198

• Marlborough
795-2314 (Open on weekends Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

• New Paltz
www.townofnewpaltz.org
255-8456

• Olive
www.town.olive.ny.us/town-business/departments

657-8177

• Plattekill
www.town.plattekill.ny.us/transfer.cfm
883-7331

• Rochester  
www.townofrochester.net/Pages/RochesterNY_Transfer/index
626-5273

• Rosendale
338-0113

• Saugerties
www.saugerties.ny.us/content/Offices/View/14
679-0514

• Shandaken
www.shandaken.us/offices/recycling-center/
688-5004

• Shawangunk
www.shawangunk.org/town-services-transfer-recycling.html
895-2894 (Open Wednesdays and Saturdays)

• Ulster
336-0311

• Wawarsing (Town)
647-3410 (closed Sundays and Mondays)

• Woodstock
679-0514


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SCHOOLS
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SUPPORT SERVICES & SELF HELP
See Support Resources, Self-Help, and Health & Human Services Directory


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TELEPHONE SERVICES

TELEPHONE SERVICE:

Verizon

www.verizon.com (800) VERIZON (837-4966)


TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES:

YellowBook U.S.A.

(formerly Transwestern Publishing)
www.yellowbook.com (800) YB-YELLOW

Verizon Telephone Directories
1-800-888-8448


OTHER TELEPHONE INFORMATION:

• To hear the phone number associated with that particular phone line,
dial 990

• To hear the Long Distance Carrier associated with that particular phone line,
dial Toll Free 1-700-555-4141

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TOWNSHIPS of ULSTER COUNTY

See also Townships Page for additional details

• Ulster County was formed in 1683.
Today, Ulster County is comprised of 20 Towns, 3 Villages, and 1 City, with a total population of 177,749 (based on 2000 Census).

www.census.gov or www.co.ulster.ny.us/planning

Denning (Town)

www.denning.us 985-2411

Ellenville (Village)

www.villageofellenville.com 647-7080

Esopus (Town)

www.esopus.com 331-3709

Gardiner (Town)

www.townofgardiner.org 255-9675

Hardenburgh (Town)

www.townofhardenburgh.org 586-3135

Hurley (Town)
www.townofhurley.org 331-7474

Kingston (City)

www.kingston-ny.gov
331-1682 (Parks & Recreation); (800) 331-1518 (Visitor Center)

Kingston (Town)
www.townkingstonny.us 336-8853

Lloyd (Town)

www.townoflloyd.com 691-2144, 691-8011

Marbletown (Town)

www.marbletown.net 687-7601

Marlborough (Town)
www.marlboroughny.com 795-5100

New Paltz (Town)

www.townofnewpaltz.org 255-0604, 255-0100

New Paltz (Village)

www.villageofnewpaltz.org 255-0130

Olive (Town)

www.town.olive.ny.us 657-8118, 657-2320

Plattekill (Town)

www.town.plattekill.ny.us 883-7331

Rochester (Town)

www.townofrochester.net 626-7384

Rosendale (Town)

www.townofrosendale.com 658-3159

Saugerties (Town)

www.saugerties.ny.us 246-2800

Saugerties (Village)

www.village.saugerties.ny.us/content 246-0887

Shandaken (Town)

www.shandaken.us 688-5004

Shawangunk (Town)

www.shawangunk.org 895-2611

Ulster (Town)

www.townofulster.org 382-2455

Wawarsing (Town)
www.townofwawarsing.com 647-6570

Woodstock (Town)
www.woodstockny.org 679-2113


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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

AIRPORTS, NEARBY:

Albany International Airport (ALB)
www.albanyairport.com (518)242-2200; (518)242-2299

Kingston-Ulster Airport (TON) (River Aviation)
Flatbush Rd., Kingston
www.kingstonulsterairport.com 336-8400

Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Newburgh
www.panynj.gov/airports/stewart.html 564-7200

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BUS SERVICES:

Adirondack Pine Hill New York Trailways
www.trailwaysny.com
Schedule & Fare Info: (800)776-7548
Kingston 339-4230
New Paltz 255-6520
Woodstock (800)776-7548 (Tickets can be purchased at H. Houst & Son)

Dutchess County Loop Bus System  485-4690
www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/MassTransit/PLLoopbus.htm

Kingston CitiBus 331-3725
www.ci.kingston.ny.us/content/76/78/787/default.aspx

Ulster County Area Transit
• Bus service throughout Ulster County with limited service to Orange County.
• Discount Bus Passes available.
• Free Ulster County Bus Pass for eligible families.
• ADA Service available with at least 24-hour notice, under most circumstances.
• Medical van providing transportation for seniors 60 years and older, by appointment.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat 340-3333, (888)-827-8228


CARPOOL & VANPOOL SERVICES:

511NY
• Traffic, Travel, and Tansit Information
www.511ny.org

MetroPool
www.metropool.com (800) FIND-RIDE (346-3743)


ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS:

NYS Thruway Authority
www.thruway.state.ny.us (800) 847-8929


TRAIN SERVICES:

AMTRAK
www.amtrak.com
Stations: Hudson (518) 828-3379
Rhinecliff 876-2729
Poughkeepsie
1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)

MTA Metro North Railroad
www.mta.info/mnr
Schedule, Fare & general Information: 511 or 212-532-4900
Stations: Poughkeepsie, New Hamburg, Beacon, Breakneck Ridge, Cold Spring, Garrison, Middletown/Walkill


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VOTE - REGISTER in Ulster County!
For your elected representatives, see Community Page/Resources, under County/Government

• Pick up VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS year round at any Post Office, Library, State Agency, Town Halls, or Motor Vehicle Bureau or call THE ULSTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, and they will mail you the forms, as well as Absentee Ballots.

To download and mail in voter registration forms go to: www.voteulster.com

New York State Board of Elections: www.elections.ny.gov  (800) 367-8683

Ulster County Board of Elections: www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections 334-5470


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ZIP CODES IN ULSTER COUNTY AREA

12404 Accord
12406 Arkville
12409 Bearsville
12410 Big Indian
12411 Bloomington
12412 Boiceville
12416 Chichester
12725 Claryville
12515 Clintondale
12417 Connelly
12419 Cottekill
12420 Cragsmoor
12426 Eddyville
12428 Ellenville
12429 Esopus
12525 Gardiner
12432 Glasco
12433 Glenford
12740 Graharnsville
12435 Greenfield Park
12440 High Falls
12528 Highland
12441 Highmount
12443 Hurley
12446 Kerhonkson
12401 Kingston
12447 Krumville
12448 Lake Hill
12449 Lake Katrine
12753 Lew Beach
12758 Livingston Manor
12453 Malden-on-Hudson
12455 Margaretville
12542 Marlborough
12547 Milton
12548 Modena
12456 Mt. Marion
12457 Mt. Pleasant
12457 Mt. Tremper
12458 Napanoch
12561 New Paltz
12461 Olivebridge
12410 Oliverea
12464 Phoenicia
12566 Pine Bush
12568 Plattekill
12466 Port Ewen
12471 Rifton
12472 Rosendale
12475 Ruby
12461 Samsonville
12477 Saugerties
12479 Shady
12480 Shandaken
12481 Shokan
12483 Spring Glen
12484 Stone Ridge
12782 Sundown
12486 Tillson
12487 Ulster Park
12588 Walker Valley
12589 Walkill
12489 Wawarsing
12490 West Camp
12491 West Hurley
12493 West Park
12494 West Shokan
12495 Willow
12497 Woodland
12498 Woodstock


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LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO?
Here are some resources and information on Recreational Activities available for all living in or visiting the area.



TOURISM LINKS

Ulster County Tourism
• Traveling in Ulster County, we offer a full-color travel guide plus a calendar of events. Hiking, apple blossom, golf and other brochures free for the asking. Call us or stop by for brochures and information. Literature can be picked up at the Ulster County Office Building on Fair St., Uptown Kingston.
www.ulstercountyalive.com 340-3566, (800)DIALUCO (342-5826)

Columbia County Tourism
www.columbiacountytourism.org

Delaware County Tourism
www.delawarecountytoday.com

Dutchess County Tourism
www.dutchesstourism.com

Greene County Tourism
www.greenetourism.com

Hudson Valley Tourism
www.travelhudsonvalley.org

I Love NY Tourism
www.iloveny.com

Orange County Tourism
www.orangetourism.org


ADDITIONAL TOURISM LINKS:

Dutchess County Wine Trail

HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY
• World-Class Equestrian Show Jumping 246-8833

Hudson Valley Wine Country

Meet Me In Marlborough

Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway

Shawangunk Wine Trail

Woodstock Guide



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DISTILLERIES


Tuthilltown Spirits

Local Distiller of Fine Spirits
633-8734
14 Gristmill Lane, Gardiner
www.tuthilltown.com
Watch us on Youtube
• New York's first whiskey distillery since prohibition! Tours, Tasting Room & Shop. Tuthilltown Spirits is a Farm Distillery using local agricultural produce to create a new generation of handmade American whiskeys. Visit New York’s only whiskey tasting room and shop. Meet the makers of HUDSON brand whiskeys. Open Thursdays-Mondays; April through November tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at noon, 2pm and 4pm. December through March tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 3pm, reservations suggested: 633-8734. Purchase spirits at our shop. Gift Certificates also available.


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FARMERS' MARKETS


WARM WEATHER FARMERS' MARKETS 2012:

Beacon’s Farmers’ Market. Sundays, Spring/Summer 10am-3pm  & Fall/Winter 11am-3pm, year-round. In-and-outdoor comfort on the banks of the Hudson River located at the Beacon Ferry dock (next to Beacon Train Station) summer and River Center, 8 Red Flynn Road, Beacon. For more information call Dana Devine O'Malley at 234-9325 or | beaconfarmersmarket@gmail.com or go online to www.TheBeaconFarmersMarket.com

Clove Valley CSA Farm Market, High Falls. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Offering a range of locally produced food; eggs, lacto-fermented foods, fresh and dried herbs, herbal products, flowers, kombucha, and fresh produce from the farm. Volunteers welcome. Located on Clove Valley CSA at Outback Farm at 81 Clove Valley Rd. High Falls, which is 3.3 miles from the center of High Falls. For more information call 687-0535 or clovevalleycsa@gmail.com

Gardiner Green Market. Fridays, 3pm-7pm. June 1 thru Mid-October 2012. A dozen local vendors gather together bringing a bountiful assortment—from veggies, maple syrups, and baked goods to cheeses, local naturally grown meats, and more. A majority of products are organically grown. Located at the Gardiner Library, 133 Farmers Turnpike, Gardiner. For more information call Ann and Dave at 255-0087 or gardinergreenmarket@gmail.com

Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. June 2 - October 2, 2012. Hyde Park Town Center, Town Hall Parking Lot, Route 9, Hyde Park. For info contact Dot or Paul at 229-9336 or www.HydeParkFarmersMarket.org   

Kingston Farmers' Market. Saturdays, 9am-2pm, rain or shine. May 26 - November 17, 2012. Fresh products from local growers. First and Third Saturday of each month there will be artisans and crafters on site. Wall Street between North Front and John Streets, uptown Kingston. For more information, call 853-8512 or go online to www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org 

Millbrook Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. May 26 - October 27, 2012. Tribute Garden Parking Lot on Front S., Millbrook. For more information 677-4304, email info@millbrookfarmersmarket.com or go online to www.MillbrookFarmersMarket.com

Millerton Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. May 26 - October 27, 2012.  Railroad Plaza, Main Street and North Center Street, Millerton. For more information call Betsey McCall 518-789-4259; email info@neccmillerton.org  or go online to www.neccmillerton.org/farmers.htm  

Milton, Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers' Market. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Mid-June - October 27, 2012. Additional Thanksgiving market, check website for details. Showcasing local Hudson Valley farmers and businesses. Fresh produce and fruit, eggs, cut flowers, cheeses, organic products, baked goods, art/painting, demos, bread, music and more. Cluett-Schantz Memorial Park, Route 9W, Milton. For more information, contact Sheila at 464-2789; hhvfm@verizon.net  or log onto www.hhvfarmersmarket.com 

New Paltz Farmers' Market. Sundays, 10am-3pm. June 3 – November 18, 2012. Delicious and diverse products available from our local growers and producers, including farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and so much more. Corner of Main Street and Wurts Avenue, across from the Wachovia. For more information, call Marty Kiernan at 255-5995; email marty8k@aol.com or go online to www.newpaltzfarmersmarket.com 

Pine Bush Farmers' Market. Saturdays, 9am-1:30pm, rain or shine. May 19 - October 20, 2012. Offering local vegetables, fruits, cheese, organic eggs, breads, sweets, meats and thigh-slapping, toe-tapping music & art to please the eye. Located at 62 Main Street in Pine Bush just behind the Crawford Cultural Center at the corner of Main and New Streets in the heart of Pine Bush. You'll find the Market in the municipal parking lot at Main and New Streets, behind Crawford Cultural Center. From Route 17 take exit 119 for Pine Bush. At stop sign, turn right onto Route 302 North. Continue along Route 302 for ten miles, through Circleville and Bullville. At the traffic light in center of Pine Bush, turn right. Go one block. Turn left onto New Street. For more information, contact Jacquelyn Carter at 978-0273 or log onto www.pinebushfarmersmarket.com

Plattekill Farmers' Market. Thursdays, 3pm-8pm. Mid-June – October 25, 2012. Featuring produce fresh from local farms, locally raised, pasture-fed beef, gluten-free baked products and more. Plattekill Town Hall 1915 Route 44/55, Modena. For more information call 883-7331 ext 14  www.town.plattekill.ny.us  

Poughkeepsie Farmers’ Market. Fridays, 2pm-6pm, rain or shine. June 1 - October 26, 2012. Pulaski Park on Washington St. Accepts debit and credit cards, Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupons (FMNP), WIC Fruit and Vegetable Checks and SNAP/Food Stamps (EBT). For more information call Susan Grove 473-1415; email pokmkt@gmail.com or go online to www.farmproject.org/content/farmers-market 

Rhinebeck Farmers' Market. Sundays, 10am-2pm, May – November 2012. Winter market held alternate Sundays from 10am–2 pm, December – April at Rhinebeck Town Hall on East Market Street in the Village. Freshest and best local fruit and vegetables, raw honey and bee products, local wine, cider and fruit juices, jams, jellies, cow sheep and goat cheeses, cut flowers, breads and baked goods. Select free-range poultry and eggs including chicken, turkey, pheasant, farm-raised meats including beef, lamb, and venison; smokehouse products including fish, cheese and meats for the table. Potted herbs and nursery plants; soaps and skin-care products. Outdoor market located in the Village of Rhinebeck Municipal Parking Lot, which is one-tenth of a mile east of the traffic light at the intersection of Route 9 and Market Street. For more information, email info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com or log onto www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Rosendale Farmers' Market. Sundays, 9am-2pm, rain or shine. June 3 – October 28, 2012. Many vendors; all-green market. Live acoustic music at every market, free coffee & tea, & special food-related events a couple times a month (watch local community listing and our Facebook page for details). Located in the parking lot of the Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale. For more information, “like” us on Facebook (Rosendale Farmers’ Market); call Annie 658-3467 or email amardiney@gmail.com or call Billy at 658-8348  

Saugerties Farmers' Market.  Saturdays, 10am-2pm. May 26 - October 20, 2012. Farm produce including a wide variety of vegetables (including organic) and fruits, artisan bread and baked goods, eggs, honey, jams, maple syrup, cheeses, pastured meat and poultry, field-grown flowers, wines, and prepared foods, all produced locally. Local chef demonstrations with tastings. Music, children’s activities, and special events. Starting at Main & Partition Streets, go 2.5 blocks east on Main Street to the parking lot beyond the Saugerties Historical Society's stone house at 119 Main Street, Saugerties. Farmers and other food producers, pre-registration required. For more information call Edith Bolt at 917-453-2082.  Email contact@saugertiesfarmersmarket.com  or online at www.saugertiesfarmersmarket.com

Woodstock Farm Festival. Wednesday late afternoons, 3:30pm-dusk, rain or shine. May 30 - October  24, 2012. Celebrate our farmers and our community with fresh local produce, outdoor dining, live music, special events, kids activities, scintillating conversation and peace, love and music of course. 6 Maple Lane, Woodstock. For more information send email to info@woodstockfarmfestival.com or go online to www.woodstockfarmfestival.com

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HITS-on-the-Hudson /
HITS Horse Shows 2012 Season -
May 23, 2012 - September 16, 2012:

© ESI Photography. Two time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward and Sapphire on course at the 2010 Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.


It’s Show Time…

HITS Horse Shows are back for another action-packed season!
Join us in Saugerties, New York for Olympic-style equestrian show jumping Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during show weeks!!

Click here for show dates and additional details .

Or visit the HITS website at www.hitsshows.com and HITS Saugerties at www.hitsshows.com/saugerties/index.html




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LIBRARIES (PUBLIC)
Connect with Libraries for classes, happenings and events throughout the year.

Ulster County Library Association, www.ulsterlibraries.org
Mid-Hudson Library System, www.midhudson.org/libraries


• Accord - Little Ones' Learning Center, 626-4112
www.littleoneslearningcenter.org/about.html

• Clintondale Branch of the Highland Public Library, 883-5015
www.highlandlibrary.org/clintondale-branch

• Cragsmoor Free Library, 647-4611
www.cragsmoorfreelibrary.org

• Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 647-5530
wwweplm.org/default.aspx

• Esopus Port Ewen Library, 338-5580
www.esopuslibrary.org

• Gardiner Library, 255-1255
www.gardinerlibrary.org

• Highland Public Library, 691-2275
www.highlandlibrary.org

• Hurley Library Association, 338-2092
wwwhurley.lib.ny.us

• Kingston Area Library, 331-0507
www.kingstonlibrary.org

• Marlboro Free Library, 236-7272
www.marlborolibrary.org

• Milton - Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, 795-2200
www.miltonlib.org

• New Paltz - Elting Memorial Library, 255-5030
www.eltinglibrary.org

• Olive Free Library, 657-2482
www.olivefreelibrary.org

• Phoenicia Library, 688-7811
www.phoenicia.lib.ny.us

• Pine Hill - Morton Memorial Library, 254-4222
www.morton.pinehill.lib.ny.us

• Plattekill Library, 883-7286
www.plattekill.lib.ny.us

• Rosendale Library, 658-9013
www.rosendalelibrary.org

• Saugerties Public Library, 246-4317
www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org

• Stone Ridge Library, 687-7023
www.stoneridgelibrary.org

• Ulster Library, 338-7881
www.townofulsterlibrary.org

• Wallkill Public Library, 895-3707
www.rcls.org/wak

• West Hurley Public Library, 679-6405
www.westhurleylibrary.org

• Woodstock Library, 679-2213
www.woodstock.org

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LODGING / ACCOMMODATION / VACATION RENTALS

See Lodging & Accommodations Page for all Lodging & Vacation Rental Listings.

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MOVIES / CINEMAS

• Lyceum Six, Red Hook 758-3311,
www.greatmovieslowerprices.com/lyceum.html

• New Paltz Cinema, New Paltz 255-0420, www.greatmovieslowerprices.com/newpaltz.html

• Orpheum 3, Saugerties 246-6561

• Regal Cinema 12, HV Mall, Kingston 336-4188 (Fandango); 336-4191 (Office)
Website: Regal Cinema, Kingston

• Rosendale Theatre Collective, Rosendale 658-8989
www.rosendaletheatre.org

• Tinker St. Cinema, Woodstock  679-6608
www.upstatefilms.org/now-showing/woodstock

• Upstate Films, Rhinebeck 876-2515
www.upstatefilms.org

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SKI CENTERS

Belleayre Mountain, Highmount
Downhill Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding

www.belleayre.com (800) 942-6904

Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville

Cross-Country Skiing

www.frostvalley.org 985-2291

Holiday Mountain, Monticello

Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing
www.holidaymtn.com 796-3161

Hunter Mountain, Hunter
Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Snowshoeing
www.HunterMtn.com (800) HUNTERMTN (486-8376)

Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New Paltz
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Trails
www.nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx 255-0752

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowtubing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating
www.mohonk.com/Activities/Day-Guests/Winter-Activities
255-1000 or (800) 772-6646

Mohonk Preserve
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
www.mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?wintersports 255-0919

Mount Peter, Warwick
Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding
www.mtpeter.com 986-4940, press 1 for snow reports

Plattekill Mountain, Roxbury
Downhill Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Bike Park
www.plattekill.com (607) 326-3500 or (800) NEED-2-SKI (633-3275)

Sawkill Family Ski Center, Kingston
Downhill Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing

www.sawkillski.com 336-6977

Windham Mountain, Windham
Downhill Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Golf, Paintball, Adventure Park
www.windhammountain.com (800) 754-9463

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SWIMMING & CAMPING


• Contact your Town Offices and Recreation Departments for summer recreation  programs that may be available for you and your family. (See Townships Page)

• You can purchase an Empire State Passport ($65), which can be used at NYS parks in lieu of the admission fee. The passport allows unlimited free vehicle access to all state-owned parks, arboretums, boat launches, and recreation areas, and is valid April 1 through March 31 of the following year.
www.nysparks.com/admission/empire-passport/default.aspx
Call 518-474-0458 (TDD 518-486-1899) for telephone orders.

• For information on Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, etc. in the Catskill Forest Preserve, contact NYS Campgrounds
www.reserveamerica.com (800) 456-CAMP (2267)

• DEC operates 51 campgrounds located in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.
www.dec-campgrounds.com

State campgrounds outside the Forest Preserve are operated by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. (518) 474-0456.
www.nysparks.com

• Visit Ulster County Tourism for some campground details, as well:
www.ulstercountyalive.com/landing/campgrounds-for-every-taste

In addition to below list of swimming spots to enjoy, these links also offer information on water spots, water falls, photos, and directions that may be helpful. Please note, some details on these sites may not be confirmed, plus with recent funding issues, some trails and parks may be closed or limited in access:
www.visitvortex.com/subcategory/SwimmingHudsonValley
www.swimmingholes.org/ny.html
www.nyfalls.com/waterfalls.html#Ulster_County


Below are some cool SWIMMING spots in the Ulster County area!
Some are free, some at a fee. Prices are subject to change.
 
INDOOR:

YMCA Of Kingston & Ulster County
www.ymcaulster.org
338-3810. 507 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.
• Pool Day Passes & Memberships Available


OUTDOOR:

Andretta Pool, City of Kingston Parks & Recreation
www.kingston-ny.gov/content/120/122/default.aspx#Andretta
338-2115 (Pool); 331-1682 ext. 333 (Parks & Recreation Dept.)
 
Berean Park, Brescia Blvd., Highland
691-8011
 
Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area
www.belleayre.com/summer/lake.htm
254-5602, or Toll Free 1-800-942-6904
 
Big Deep, Woodstock
www.visitvortex.com/The_Big_Deep
 
Buttermilk Falls, Peekamoose Rd, Sundown
www.visitvortex.com/Buttermilk_Falls
 
Haines Falls, North and South Lake State Park, Greene County
www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html
(518) 589-5058
 
Kingston Point Beach
www.kingston-ny.gov/content/120/122/default.aspx
 331-1682 ext.  333 (Parks & Recreation Dept.)
 
Lakeside Park, Pawling
www.visitvortex.com/Lakeside_Park
855-1131
 
Marbletown Town Park (Tongore Park), Marbletown Recreation
www.marbletown.net/government/town_park.cfm
687-0800
 
Minnewaska Lake State Park Preserve, New Paltz
www.lakeminnewaska.org/state.html
www.nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx
255-0752
 
Moriello Pool, New Paltz
www.townofnewpaltz.org
255-1700 (Pool); 255-3631 (Parks & Recreation Dept.)
 
Otter Falls, Sundown
www.visitvortex.com/Otter_Falls
 
Peekamoose Blue Hole, Peekamoose Rd, Sundown
www.visitvortex.com/Peekamoose_Blue_Hole

Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort, Kerhonkson
Day Pass available
www.pinegroveranch.com
346-4626
  
Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area/Belleayre Beach
www.belleayre.com/summer/lake.htm
254-5600, or Toll Free 1-800-942-690
 
Saugerties Village Beach, Saugerties
www.village.saugerties.ny.us/content/Parks/View/3
www.visitvortex.com/Saugerties_Beach
246-2800
 
Saugerties Wading Pool for Toddlers/Lions Club Playground, Washington Ave.
246-2800
 
Sojourner Truth Ulster Landing County Park, Saugerties
www.sojournertruthpark.com
www.visitvortex.com/Ulster_Landing_Park_Sojourner_Truth
340-3500, 336-8484, 340-7368
 
Split Rock Hole, Clove Road, High Falls
www.visitvortex.com/Split_Rock_Hole
Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz,
255-0919
 
Stony Kill Falls, Kerhonkson
www.nyfalls.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3131
www.visitvortex.com/Stony_Kill_Falls
 
Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond, Millerton
www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/141/details.aspx
www.visitvortex.com/Rudd_Pond
518-789-3059
 
Ulster County Pool, New Paltz
www.co.ulster.ny.us/downloads/UlsterCountyPool.pdf
255-7027 (seasonal), 340-3500 (Ulster County Building & Grounds)
 
Vernooy Kill, Kerhonkson
www.nyfalls.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3129
www.visitvortex.com/Vernooy_Kill

Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston
Membership available
www.wiltwyck.org
331-0700
 
Wilcox Memorial Park, Stanfordville
www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/DPW-Parks/PPwilcox.htm
758-6100, 298-4600

Zena Recreation, Kingston
Membership available
www.zenarec.com
679-9665



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THEATERS & ARTS


90 Miles Off Broadway, New Paltz
www.ninetymilesoffbroadway.com email@ninetymilesoffbroadway.com

Acoustic Artist Coalition at A.I.R. (Artists in Residence) Studio Gallery, Kingston
www.airstudiogallery.com 331-2662
• Space Rental for artists and musicians.

Actors & Writers, Olivebridge
www.actorsandwriters.com 

Arm of the Sea Theater, Malden-on-Hudson
www.armofthesea.org 246-7873

A.S.K. (Arts Society of Kingston)
www.askforarts.org 338-0331

Backstage Studio Productions (BSP), Kingston
www.bspinfo.net 338-8700

Bard College/Fisher Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck
www.bard.edu/fishercenter 758-7900

Bardavon 1860 Opera House, Poughkeepsie
www.bardavon.org 473-2072


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Bearsville Theater, Bearsville
www.bearsvilletheater.com bearsvilletheater@gmail.com 679-4406

Bird-On-A-Cliff Theatre Co, Summertime, Shakespeare Under the Stars, Woodstock
www.birdonacliff.org   247-4007

Boundless Edge Ice Dance Ensemble and Skating School, Saugerties
www.boundlessedge.org 626-4596

Byrdcliff Theater, Woodstock Guild, Woodstock
www.woodstockguild.org 679-2079

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
www.centerforperformingarts.org 876-3080

Centre for Playback Theatre
www.playbackcentre.org 914-246-0028

Coach House Players, Kingston
www.coachhouseplayers.org  331-2476

Community Playback Theater, Highland
www.playbackcentre.org/community-playback-theatre 691-4118

Eisenhower Hall Theater, West Point
www.eisenhowerhall.com 938-4159

Gallery at Deep Listening Space, Kingston
www.deeplistening.org 338-5984

Half Moon Theatre, Poughkeepsie
www.halfmoontheatre.org 235-9885

Hudson River Playback Theatre, New Paltz
www.hudsonriverplayback.org 255-7716

Kleinert/James Arts Center, Woodstock

Madeline's Dance Center, Marlboro
www.madelinesdance.com 236-7989

Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
www.maverickconcerts.org 679-8217

Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, Poughkeepsie
www.mhcm.org 471-0589

Movita Dance Theatre, Woodstock and NYC
www.movitadancetheatre.com   movitadance@gmail.com

New Paltz Ballet Theatre, New Paltz
www.npsballet.com    255-0044

New York Conservatory for the Arts (NYCA), Hurley
www.NYCA.org 339-4340

The Oasis Theatre Company Inc., Claryville
www.oasistheatre.org 985-0390

Open Eye Theater, Margaretville
www.theopeneye.org 586-1660

Performing Arts of Woodstock, Woodstock
www.pcmaven.com/clients/paw 679-7900

Shadowland Theater, Ellenville
www.shadowlandtheatre.org 647-5511

SPAF - Saugerties Performing Arts Factory, Saugerties
www.saugertiesperformingartsfactory.com  246-SPAF (7723)

Star Mountainville Group, Woodstock
gweiss001@hvc.rr.com 679-4561

STS Playhouse, Phoenicia
www.stsplayhouse.com 688-2279


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SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz
Parker Box Office 257-3880
McKenna Box Office 257-3904
Director of Theater Arts Services 257-3872
Theatrical Arts Department 257-3865
www.newpaltz.edu

SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge
www.sunyulster.edu/campus_and_culture/arts 687-5000

Tom Cherwin Productions,
(formerly, Woodstock Theater Cooperative)
246-1710

Ulster Ballet Company, Saugerties
www.ulsterballet.org

Ulster County Arts Council, Kingston
339-9935

(UPAC) Broadway Theater at Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
www.upac.org 339-6088

Up In One Productions, Rhinebeck
www.upinoneproductions.org 876-5348

Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz
www.unisonarts.org 255-1559

Woodstock Film Festival
www.woodstockfilmfestival.com 801-0131

Woodstock Fringe, Woodstock
Festival of Theatre & Song
www.woodstockfringe.org 810-0123

Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock
www.woodstockplayhouse.org 679-6900

Woodstock Diamond Sokolow Dance Theatre
679-7757

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
See Volunteer Opportunities Page
and, Volunteers Opportunities Section of the Online News Page

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WEDDING RESOURCES
Click Here for Wedding Resources

WINE TRAIL LINKS:


Dutchess Wine Trail Link

Hudson Valley Wine Country Link

Shawangunk Wine Trail Link

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