(Updated May 10, 2013):

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FEATURE:
June 1 - “Bridge to the Future” Auction and Dinner Benefits Children With Autism At center For Spectrum Services

Please Join Us

The 2013“Bridge to the Future” Auction & Dinner is just weeks away!

Check out some of the highlights on our list of Auction Items:

Personal Saturday Night Bluegrass Band Concert

3 Night Stay in Luxurious Cape May Point Home

Guided Kayak Tour for Party of Six

And many more including one-of-a-kind jewelry, artwork, dining experiences, etc.

We hope you’ll join us on June 1st for our gala:

2013 Bridge to the Future at Wiltwyck Golf & Country Club in Kingston!
 
Come have a great time with your friends, loved ones and colleagues, for a GREAT cause—helping us raise funds to keep Center for Spectrum Services’ programs strong. Your evening will begin with hot & cold hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you catch up with friends, old and new, and peruse the silent auction. Then make your way to the ballroom where you will enjoy a complete dinner with your choice of entrées and all the trimmings, including wine on every table. Then our extraordinary auctioneer, George Cole, will bring the live auction truly to life like only George Cole can do!  Take part in the raffles and the 50/50, too! 

We look forward to having you with us for a really fun evening while we bid, laugh, and come together to ensure that Center for Spectrum Services keeps brightening the lives of our special children.

Here’s all the information you need to make it happen:

When: June 1, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Wiltwyck Golf and Country Club - 404 Steward Lane,  Kingston, NY
Ticket Price: $50.00 per person
Reservations required.

Reserve Your Ticket(s) Now!

Contact Elissa Cascio, Spectrum Services Foundation Development Coordinator,
Phone: 845-336-2616 ext. 165, or email: ecascio@centerforspectrumservices.org

If you can consider donating a gift item for the auction, click here for Donation Form.

This event is proudly sponsored by Spectrum Services Foundation.
www.centerforspectrumservices.org

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FEATURE:
Starting June 20 - Woodstock Playhouse 2013 Summer Stock Season

Established in 1938 as one of the first Rural Extensions of Broadway by Robert Elwyn, fifth generation member of one of Woodstock's oldest families, the Woodstock Playhouse celebrates the star-crossed and poetic Anniversaries of its 75th year since its establishment and its 25th year since its burning to the ground. 

Now fully restored, enclosed and climate controlled with theatre seating and two galleries, a description which fits into the footsteps of the original structure, the summer cast of emerging professionals from the national and NYC theatre world are assembling for you this summer. 

The installation of a '75 Years of Woodstock Playhouse History' exhibit, created in conjunction with the Historical Society of Woodstock, will be unveiled and on permanent display for the public viewing. 

This summer season's offerings include:

Les Miserables

6/20 8pm, 6/21 8pm, 6/22 8pm, 6/23 2pm, 6/27 8pm, 6/28 8pm, 6/29 8pm, 6/30 2pm
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Purchase tickets for Les Miserables

Fiddler on the Roof

7/11 8pm, 7/12 8pm, 7/13 8pm, 7/14 2pm, 7/18 8pm, 7/19 8pm, 7/20 8pm, 7/21 2pm
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Production
Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS
Purchased tickets for Fiddler on the Roof

Biloxi Blues

7/25 8pm, 7/26 8pm, 7/27 8pm
By Neil Simon
Purchase tickets for Biloxi Blues

The Who's Tommy

8/01 8pm, 8/02 8pm, 8/03 8pm, 8/04 2pm, 8/07 8pm, 8/08 8pm, 8/09 8pm, 8/10 2pm
Music and Lyrics by PETE TOWNSHEND
Book by PETE TOWNSHEND AND DES MCANUFF
Additional Music and Lyrics by JOHN ENTWISTLE and KEITH MOON
Originally Produced on Broadway by
PACE THEATRICAL GROUP and DODGER PRODUCTIONS
with Kardana Productions
Purchase tickets for The Who's Tommy

Woodstock Playhouse
Phone: (845) 679-6900
Website: www.woodstockplayhouse.org
Email Address: info@WoodstockPlayhouse.org
Physical Address: 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1434, Woodstock NY 12498
Randy Conti, Executive Director
Douglas Farrell, Company Manager

The gathering place for great performances at the gateway to Woodstock, NY.


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FEATURE:
July 6,7 - 10th Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show!




Welcome to www.sawyermotorscarshow.com  

We are already rockin' and rollin' in preparation for the 10th Anniversary of
THE BEST LITTLE CAR SHOW IN THE NORTHEAST 

However, this year we are planning on being “Not So Little” and we couldn’t be more excited. You are not going to want to miss being a part of this TWO DAY EVENT. 

On Saturday July 6th, we are teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Saugerties & hosting a family fun day for everyone, not just your car enthusiast! We are taking over Cantine Field and celebrating with a carnival, a cruise-in, a musical concert, home run derby, skydivers, pig races, hot air balloon rides, fireworks, and much more.

On Sunday, July 7th, once again our village streets of Main & Partition are shut down to traffic and filled with over 500 cars that sure do bring back the memories.  Non-stop live entertainment and a cause that hit home for all of us, brought over 10,000 people to Saugerties last year. Spectator admission is always free to the public.  All of the village shops and restaurants are open for business. Every year we choose a non-for-profit group and all of our registrations and proceeds of this event go directly to that organization. Fifty trophies are awarded to the best of the best! It's a fun day for kids of all ages. Hope to see you there.
   
This year is a TWO DAY EVENT

There is no registration required for the Cruise-In on
Saturday, July 6th at Cantine Field in Saugerties.

Registration is recommended for the car show on
Sunday, July 7th in the village of Saugerties - Main & Partition Street

Registration details can be found at:
www.sawyermotorscarshow.com/pages/Registration-p5267.html

phone: 845-246-4560
website: www.sawyermotorscarshow.com  

We have almost double the amount of Sponsors as last year and we couldn't have made this TWO DAY EVENT happen without their support! A huge thank you to every one of them!






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Play In A Rock Band This Summer!


Does your child play electric guitar, drums, bass, keyboards or sing? Do they want to follow in the footsteps of Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Pink Floyd or any of the other great rock bands? Now they can! The New Paltz Rock Experience is here to provide your aspiring rock musician the opportunity to play and learn this music.

Our summer program in July offers a week of playing in a band, learn the classics, develop your skills, meet other musicians, write songs and ultimately ROCK OUT in a performance at the end of the week.

We will have guest musicians coming to give workshops on various instruments and we will video the end performance, providing a copy for each musician. Each band must include a drummer, bass player, at least one guitar and one singer in order to operate however the "experience" is open to all instrumental musicians and singers ages 12-17.

The program is run by musician/teacher Julian Baker.
Hailing from the UK Julian has worked in the music business since graduating college.
From London to New York Julian has worked in recording studios, performed in clubs, produced artists, traveled Europe and worked on artists tours. This experience inspired Julian to work with young musicians, helping them learn and prepare for performing and working effectively and respectfully with others.

The program is offered in two separate weeks: 
7/22 - 7/26
and 7/29 - 8/2
from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

We are located at the Unframed Artists Gallery,
173 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, 12561.
The cost for the week is $175.

Each musician must own their own instrument. It is recommended that guitarists and bass players bring their own amps if possible. This will allow us to work on their sound, etc.

Singers do not need to own a microphone as a PA will be provided unless they want to.

Check out the website for more info: www.nprockcamp.com 
or call Julian: 914-224-5556 



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What Lies Beneath: 2013 Summer Archaeology Camp

Historic Huguenot Street will be offering its popular archaeology camp again in July. The camp is run by experienced HHS staff that makes it a unique, interdisciplinary learning opportunity for children. Campers conduct a dig on site including excavating, cleaning and cataloging archaeological finds. They learn the importance of understanding past cultures and the basic principles and practices of archaeology.

Additional time is spent on historic crafts, indoor and outdoor games, related educational activities and tours of the museum site. The week concludes with a camper-created exhibit of artifacts found during the dig.

What Lies Beneath: 2013 Summer Archaeology Camp runs Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily.  Limited to 12 registrants aged 9-12. Preregistration is required and space tends to fill up quickly. $300 per week/$275 members of HHS. 50% refund available for written cancellations received by June 15th.

Late pick-up is available at 4:00 pm daily for an additional $50 fee/$40 members of HHS.  The extra hour includes crafts and games.

To learn more, please visit:
www.huguenotstreet.org/education/archaeology-on-the-street.php 
or contact Rebecca Mackey, Director of Visitor Services via email rebecca@huguenotstreet.org or call 845-255-1660 ext. 105.


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MAC Park Summer Camp




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YEP is Looking for Clients 

Good afternoon everyone!

Do you know any Ulster County residents between the ages of 16 and 21 who could use some extra help finding and keeping a job? Maybe you know a young person who never completed high school and needs a little extra help getting their GED, or wants to get a certification and can’t afford it. Often times young people in our area need a little extra help figuring out what they want to do and how to do it. Many young people have never had a job before and therefore are unable to apply for the jobs that require experience.

The Youth Employment Program through Family of Woodstock, Inc is a WIA funded program designed to help young people further their education, grow their resumes and expand their working-world experience so they can participate in the world as self sufficient young adults.

We work with people who are not enrolled in high school, live in Ulster County and are either receiving benefits/assistance or are living with a family who does. If you know of anyone who could benefit from the program please do not hesitate to contact us at 845 331 7080 x153. Pass this info along!

Thanks so much and have a great day!
Genevieve Salerno
Youth Employment Case Specialist
Family of Woodstock, Inc.
845 331 7080 x153

Family of Woodstock, Inc's
Youth Employment Program wants to help you get a job!

Earn cash through
Paid work experience!
Need your GED?
Work Skills?
Direction?

Get on the path to an empowered life by gaining the skills you want to do what you want!

If you are between the ages of 16 and 21, you may be eligible to participate in the program.

Call Genevieve at (845) 331-7080 x153 or Kasey at (845) 255-8801 to discuss your options!

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Family’s Child Care Council Services For Parents And Grandparents Raising Children 

Attention Parents or Grandparents who are raising children: Are you looking for child care when you are working or when school is closed?

Family’s Child Care Council can now help you find legal child care close to home or near your job 24 hours a day.

We understand that it is difficult to find time to call our office during the day, that’s why we now offer a free child care referral service 24 hours a day. Just log onto http://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/find-child-care.html enter some basic information, which is kept confidential, and you’ll receive a list of legal child care programs according to your request. The website contains useful information for your family.

Or if you prefer you can call our office and speak to one of our trained parent referral and consumer education specialists, who can assist you with the process, helping you decide on the care that best fits your family’s needs. You are invited to call or come into our office weekdays 8-4pm.

Call Family’s Child Care Council at 845-331-7080/518-822-1944 or visit our two convenient locations in Hudson at 160 Fairview Ave Suite 207 or Kingston at 39 John Street.

Family’s Child Care Council serving Columbia, Greene and Ulster Counties is a program of Family of Woodstock Inc. A United Way Agency.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org

PO Box 3718
39 John Street
Kingston, NY 12402
(845) 331-7080

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD:
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The Merchant Wine and Spirits Spring Rebates are Here 

Spring is Here!

New wine and liquor rebate coupons (http://www.themerchantwine.com/#!rebates/c1lxv) are available at
The Merchant Wine and Spirits (http://www.themerchantwine.com/)

Join us in saying good-bye to Winter and celebrating the Spring season by taking advantage of new manufacturers rebate coupons (http://www.themerchantwine.com/#!rebates/c1lxv) for wine and liquor.

We have updated our Drink Recipe (http://www.themerchantwine.com/#!liquor-recipes/c6qf) page with some Spring drink and dessert recipes to help you get started.

New wines are in the house and listed on our New Arrivals page for those who wish to celebrate by trying something new. As always, we offer new arrivals at a low, discounted price.

We hope to see you soon!

The Merchant Wine and Spirits
730 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
www.themerchantwine.com
845.331.1923

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Suruchi - A Fine Taste Of India



EXPANDED HOURS & BUFFET:

MONDAY
5-9 PM

WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET*
5-9 PM
$16.95

THURSDAY
5-9 PM

FRIDAY
5-10 PM

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET*
12-3 PM
$11.95

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
DINNER, 3-10 PM

CLOSED TUESDAYS

The buffet includes everything from soup to dessert as well as made-to-order mini masala dosas! 

*Standard menu unavailable during buffet hours.

About Suruchi -

Voted "Best Indian of the Hudson Valley" by readers of Hudson Valley Magazine 2011.

Here at Suruchi (Sanskrit for ‘good taste’) we bring you delectable, fresh, authentic Indian cuisine, served in a beautiful, serene setting. It is our wish that your dining experience be nourishing & enjoyable for both your body and spirit.

"All our dishes are made from scratch from carefully chosen fresh ingredients with special attention to cooking methods.

Our quality ingredients include the exclusive use of:

Filtered water
Sea salt
Extra-virgin organic coconut oil and high quality canola oil
Fresh vegetables
Organic brown basmati rice
Organic tofu
Freshly made chick peas
Homemade yogurt and cheese (paneer) made from hormone/antibiotic-free, local milk
Dosa batter made from freshly soaked grains and ground in a traditional stone grinder from South India
Homemade breads, prepared fresh per order
Free-range chicken

All our food is cooked in stainless steel or cast iron cookware (no aluminum cookware or microwave is used.)
Most dishes are gluten-free.
All entrees spiced to order, as hot or mild as you choose.
We do our best to accommodate your dietary needs whenever possible.

Come relax with soothing music in your choice of regular seating or Indian style cushioned platform booths, and enjoy the exciting, exotic flavors of India.

Looking forward to serving you soon!

Suruchi - A Fine Taste Of India
5 Church St.
New Paltz, NY  12561
845-255-2772
http://suruchiindian.com/


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Enjoy Dinner At Ristorante Emiliani in Saugerties



Enjoy fine dining at Ristorante Emiliani in Saugerties. Contact us for special holiday menus and ask about our new imported wines!

About the Restaurant:

Emiliani Ristorante has been serving the Hudson Valley with Northern Italian Cuisine for over 20 years. We take pride in serving only the very best to our customers. Everything is homemade! Chef Gianfranco makes his dishes with only the finest ingredients... just like grandma used to make! We have an extensive wine list and full bar. All bread, desserts, and pastas are made in-house. Our menu offers a bit of everything from veal, prime Angus Beef, savory chicken, fresh-caught fish, and homemade pasta dishes -- all made fresh to order. Come join us for an unforgettable meal. Gift certificates available.

Serving Dinner, Dessert, Kids Menu, Liquor, plus Bar, Eat In, Outdoor Dining on the Patio, Take Out, Catering Trays. Reservations Suggested on Weekends. Parties for up to 90 guests for weddings, graduations, birthdays, bridal or baby showers, special occasions, and more. Forms of payment accepted include Cash, MC, VISA, AmEx, Discover. Dinner Entree prices start at $13.95 and up.

Open M-Sat. 4:30pm-10pm; Sun. 3pm-9pm. Closed Wed.

Ristorante Emiliani
147 Ulster Ave, Saugerties, NY 12477.
845-246-6169.



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Discounts On Adams Fairacre Farms, JK's Wine & Liquor, Mother Earth's Storehouse, Sunflower Natural Foods, And More


Visit our Discounts & Coupons Page for some great discount offers from local businesses!

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Explore Food in & Around Ulster County - Click Here To Visit Our Online Dining Guide, Listed By Cuisine



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Donate Silent Auction Items For Center for Spectrum Services Fundraiser

Center for Spectrum Services
https://www.facebook.com/centerforspectrumservices?ref=stream

Calling all friends of Center for Spectrum Services!

The Spectrum Services Foundation needs some helping hands (hearts and minds) The 2013 "Bridge to the Future" Auction and Dinner is on June 1st at Wiltwyck Golf & Country CLub. It is the major fundraiser in support of Center for Spectrum Services in 2013.

To make it really successful, we are looking for volunteers to solicit silent auction and live auction items - a few great items or experiences to auction. For instance, do you or someone you know have a great vacation home you'd like to donate for a week? A farmer who might donate a CSA share for summer 2013 for folks to bid on? A car dealership you think might donate a lease on a new car? A relative or colleague with so many frequent flyer miles that they might be able to donate two round-trip tickets? Tickets for x many people to go to a major league ballgame, hockey game, football game this summer/fall/winter? Know someone with a service you could ask them to offer - massage, counseling, refinishing a bathroom, 8 weeks of Zumba classes?

The possibilities are endless!! If you're interested in helping out (or donating, yourself!), please private message the Foundation back or call Elissa Cascioat 845-336-2616 ext. 165.

If you can consider donating a gift item for the auction, click here for Donation Form.

Thanks!


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President Announced for Northern Dutchess Hospital 

Health Quest is pleased to announce Timothy F. Cleary has been tapped to serve as Interim President of Northern Dutchess Hospital.

“I am very pleased to have Tim lead Northern Dutchess Hospital as we go through this transition,” said Denise George, RN, MPA, Interim Co-CEO Health Quest and SVP of Clinical Services. “Tim’s strong leadership skills and knowledge of the system will enable the hospital to continue providing the highest level of healthcare to our community.” Ms. George served as President of Northern Dutchess Hospital for six years and is currently serving as Interim Co-CEO for Health Quest until a new CEO is named for the Health Quest System.

Mr. Cleary has been the Senior Vice President for Compliance, Internal Audit & Privacy since February 2012 and was previously the Director of Corporate Compliance & Privacy at Health Quest from April 2007 - March 2010. Over the past ten years, Mr. Cleary has held other compliance and privacy related positions at Academic Medical Centers located in Conn. and N.Y. He spent the first ten years of his professional career performing investigative roles at various NYS Agencies including the Office of the NYS Inspector General and the Office of the NYS Attorney General.

Mr. Cleary is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA), along with holding numerous certifications related to healthcare compliance, privacy, research and information security. Mr. Cleary obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Marist College, a Master of Public Administration degree from John Jay College, and a Master of Science degree from Utica College.

About Health Quest:
Health Quest is the Hudson Valley’s largest integrated family of hospitals and health care providers, delivering the highest quality care across a variety of service lines, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s Services and Surgical Services.

Our family includes three awarding-winning hospitals - Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie - plus 10 primary care Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) locations, several HQMP specialty locations and two Health Quest Urgent Care locations for walk-in urgent care.

Altogether, Health Quest delivers immediate, compassionate care, using the latest medical technology, to more than one million people in Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester counties. Health Quest was also recently named the “most recognized Hospital System in the Mid-Hudson River Valley Region (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster counties)” by Healthgrades, a leading hospital ratings organization.


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YWCA Summer Youth Leadership Program Needs Sponsors

The YWCA is proud to announce another year of coordinating the Youth Leadership Program. This is an annual summer program for youth ages 13-15 living in Ulster County. Its goal is to give young people leadership experience by providing them with the opportunity to hold a summer internship with a local business or agency. By design, it gives participants real skills in the workplace, builds a sense of responsibility and leadership skills, and includes a community service project.

In order to hold this community-building program, we are in need of sponsors. Your agency's contribution will allow more young people to access the program. All sponsors will be recognized in the program at our annual Tribute to Women event.

If your business or agency is interested in hosting an intern, please complete the form below and mail or fax it to the YWCA (contact information is attached).

Please see the below letter for more details on the program, and do not hesitate to call me with questions at 845-338-6844 x117.

Thank you very much!

Katy Kondrat
Case Manager
YWCA of Ulster County
Teen Parent Services
Phone: (845) 338-6844 ext. 117
Fax: (845) 338-0620
www.ywcaulstercounty.org

Dear Community Member:

The YWCA of Ulster County is pleased to announce that this summer we are once again offering the Youth Leadership Program to adolescents age 13-15 who reside in the Kingston area. The program will start on Monday, July 8th and end on Friday, August 16th.  The Youth Leadership Program is supported by the United Way of Ulster County and is designed to give participants workplace experience and build leadership skills. The schedule consists of:

- 4 days per week for four hours per day at internship placement sites
- Participation in a weekly, 3 hour, skill-building workshop
- Participation in a community service project

Due to limited funding and a large number of applications, we are looking for sponsors. A $400.00 sponsorship covers the stipend given to each youth participant, the cost of supplies, workshop materials, and snacks. Your donation will directly support a youth in your community.

If you or your organization is able to help by hosting and or contributing to the cost of one or more interns or if you are able to cover a portion of the cost of one intern, it would be greatly appreciated. Your contribution will be recognized in our annual Tribute to Women Dinner program that is given out to all who attend.

Please feel free to call me at 338-6844 x117 with any questions. As the program start date is rapidly approaching we would greatly appreciate your prompt response to this request.

We would like to have all sites selected and monies in by June 14 in order for the participants to be able to start on July 8th.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Katy Kondrat
Youth Leadership Program Coordinator

Youth Leadership Program Summer 2013 Application:
July 8th to August 16th - Please respond before June 14

YES I/We are interested in having an intern(s) at our site this summer:

YES I/We are interested in sponsoring an intern for $

(Please make checks out to YWCA Ulster County and put YLP in the Memo Line)

NO, we cannot accommodate an intern this year:

Site:

Address:

Telephone:

Site Supervisor or Contact Person:

Number of Interns we would like to have: (One or more)

Type of work experience available:

Hours that would be most helpful for us to have an intern at our site:

Comments/Concerns:

Please fax completed form to 338-0620 attention: Katy
Or mail to: YWCA of Ulster County
Attention: Katy Kondrat
209 Clinton Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Questions? Call Katy at 338-6844 x117

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The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County Support Campaign 

Dear Friends of the Y:

The most important partnership the Y has is with our supporters, be they members, donors, or volunteers. Without their support, we couldn’t carry out our mission of developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body. We couldn’t positively impact the lives of community members. We couldn’t enrich the lives of at-risk youth who might otherwise fall victim to their surroundings. If you are a Y member, donor, or volunteer, we sincerely thank you for your support and ask that you continue your support. With your support, we are able to provide financial assistance to youth, adults and families so they can participate in enriching programs. Your Y association provided $250,000 in financial assistance support in 2012. Please read the following:

Jaime lives with his mom, who works two jobs to make ends meet. Jamie struggled in school this past year, and his mother was looking for affordable ways to help him become more motivated to learn. This past summer, the Y provided Jaime an opportunity to attend camp. At camp, Sara a caring counselor learned that Jaime had a passion for art, so she introduced him to different activities, painting, papier-mâché and simple ceramics. Over the course of the summer, she supported him in his efforts to complete several projects with his friends while having a lot of fun. As a result, Jaime became more confident and inspired to learn new things. His mom tells us that his grades have improved and he is enjoying school, particularly any projects that involve creativity!

Like Jaime, 1053 other kids came to our Y camp this past summer and had a great time while learning and growing! As a result of their time at camp this past summer, these children developed new skills and increased their confidence as well as being exposed to positive adult role models. Nurturing the potential of every kid at camp - that’s what we do!

Your generosity helps fuel the cycle of giving that strengthens our communities. What you give to the Y, we give back in the form of programs and services that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. What you give to the Y, we give back in the form of financial assistance to those in need who, on their own, could not afford a Y experience. In essence, the Y gives back what you give to the Y.

Donate Now!  What part will you play?

Name:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone:

Donation:
- $150.00
- $200.00
- $250.00
- $300.00
- $500.00
- Other:

Please make checks payable: YMCA
Attn: L. Nalepa 507 Broadway Kingston, New York 12401

The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County is a registered 501(C3) organization and contributions are tax deductible.

Sincerely,
Heidi Kirschner
President/CEO

YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County
507 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
www.ymcaulster.org
(845) 338-3810
Fax (845) 338-0423

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May 18,19 - Kingston Cancer Society Relay for Life Seeks Teams for The Event: A Team Event In The Fight Against Cancer 

 “Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big”. The Committee of the American Cancer Society’s Kingston Relay for Life is now actively recruiting teams for the Kingston Relay for Life event to be held on Saturday and Sunday May 18-19, 2013 at Dietz Memorial Stadium in Kingston.

TEAMS: of 10-15 people raise a minimum of $100 per person, must pre-register and turn in money prior to the event, come together to camp all day & overnight with one member walking on the track throughout the event in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one, encourage cancer survivors and caregivers to join in the survivor/ caregiver celebration and survivor/ caregiver lap, will pause for a Luminaria Candle Ceremony at 9:30 pm, end the event at 5:00am with an ending lap, awards ceremony and closing prayer.

All dollars raised go towards Research, Education, Advocacy, Services and Programs of your local and National American Cancer Society.
For More Information Call Tina Eckert at 845-440-2509 or visit www.RelayForLife.org/Kingstonny.

This event is presented by Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Ship to Shore Restaurant and United Healthcare. Sponsors for this event are Mac Fitness, NYSUT, WDST Radio Woodstock, and JTD Productions, Inc.

Visit Kingston Relay for Life on Facebook.

30 second PSA:
“Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big”. The Committee of the American Cancer Society’s Kingston Relay for Life is now actively recruiting teams for the Kingston Relay for Life event to be held on Saturday and Sunday May 18-19, 2013 at Dietz Memorial Stadium in Kingston. For More Information Call Tina Eckert at 845-440-2509.

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Long Term Care Awareness

Local insurance Agent urges residents to make sure they have a plan in place for Long Term Care



“Everyone over the age of 40 who hasn't’ done long-term care planning needs to take a look at this important piece of their retirement planning puzzle,” says Louis Werbalowsky long term care insurance agent, of Woodstock. “Many Americans who are working and saving for retirement have not considered how long term care could derail the plans they’ve made for retirement. When considering the cost of care, it’s easy to imagine a sizeable portion of savings may be needed for long term care. I find that many people prefer to stay at home for as long as possible. They want to have some control that enables flexibility in making choices that impact care.”

From insurance and public programs, private family support, self funding or even a combination of these, there are many options to consider to help manage this risk as part of your retirement strategy.”

If long term care insurance is part of your strategy, it’s important to understand the options, and what drives policy costs. Time is a person’s enemy when it comes to long term care planning. Consider these facts:

• Generally, every year that someone delays the purchase, the premium increases.
• Once health has declined and the need for care is a foregone conclusion, long term care insurance may not be an option to buy.

A long term care insurance policy may enable you to help protect your future at a cost you might find surprisingly affordable.

 "While we can choose anytime to start saving for retirement, to draft a will or to fund a trust, the same cannot be said for the purchase of long term care insurance. A change in health can make it impossible to qualify for long term care insurance,” explained Werbalowsky. “Long Term Care Awareness Month is a great time to look into understanding your options and creating a plan for yourself and your family members.


RECIPE FOR SUCCESSFUL LONG TERM CARE PLANNING:

1 CUP OF CARING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE, YOUR ESTATE, AND FAMILY 

STIRRING UP SOME INTEREST AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TOPIC
                                   
NOT  KNEADING LOTS OF DOUGH TO PAY FOR LONG TERM CARE OUT OF POCKET

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE

CLARIFYING YOUR CONCERNS AND NEEDS WITH AN AGENT
WHO SPECIALIZES IN LONG TERM CARE

SIFTING THROUGH ALL THE INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS
INSURANCE CAN PROVIDE A SENSE OF SECURITY

FEELING GRATE YOU HAVE PROTECTED YOUR FAMILY, ESTATE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY PURCHASING LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE WITH AN ENTRÉE TO YOUR FUTURE

NOW SIT BACK AND ENJOY YOUR JUST DESSERTS  KNOWING THAT THE COMPANY AND AGENT YOU’VE CHOSEN ARE THE  CREAM OF THE CROP

LOUIS WERBALOWSKY LTCP/CLTC

THIS RECIPE WAS CREATED BY LOUIS AND HIS WIFE FOR THE “TASTE OF NEW PALTZ, WHERE LOUIS HAD A BOOTH ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2010.   HE WANTED TO BE CONGRUENT WITH THE THEME AND WAS DRESSED UP WITH A CHEFS HAT AND APRON. HE WAS GIVEN MANY ACCOLADES FOR HIS CREATIVITY AND COMPASSION TO HELP PEOPLE FIND A PLAN TO FIT THEIR NEEDS.

Read more about Louis Werbalowsky and what people are saying.

For more info contact: 
Louis Werbalowsky,
LTCP/CLTC Certified NYS Partnership Long Term Care Insurance Specialist
845 679 2017
lwerbalowskyltc@aol.com
web site: www.louiswerbalowskyltci.com

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Hudson Valley Media Specializes In Social Media, Public Relations, SEO, Advertising, And More



Hudson Valley Media specializes in social media.  We respond to crisis, we do not react.  Our team is a dedicated group of marketing professionals in the fields of . . .

Hudson Valley Media is comprised of  . . .

1.  Hudson Valley Public Relations
2.  Hudson Valley Advertising
3.  Hudson Valley Social Media

All of our services can handle any aspect of marketing your brand or concept:

-- Social Media Marketing
            -SEO, Optimization
            - Link Building
            - Content Creation
-- Traditional Media Planning and Buying
-- Brand Development
-- Market Research 

Every company embraces a unique philosophy and organizational culture that defines their services and product offerings.  What looks profitable on paper is not always the smart move.  
We take a comprehensive view of your brand, every aspect is assessed and sound, smart solutions are developed.  Hudson Valley Media is know for our expertise in social media.

Achievements
Our team continues to create winning campaigns and strategies for our for clients generating significant revenue and awareness.  We take great pride in having successfully developed several not for profits campaigns for our community.

What We Do  
-- Identify key environmental, social and economic trends.
-- Assess the relevance for the success of your operation.
-- Evaluate the impact of societal interest in, and the sustainability issues facing an organization.
-- Identifying and developing strategic, financial and operational risks and opportunities posed by climate change.
-- Surveying and generating reports and insights from market intelligence.

Thomas Andrew Ciccone
Hudson Valley Media
PO Box 144
Millbrook, NY 12545

845.702.6226

http://hudsonvalleymedia.com  

Hudson Valley Media 
    
Media Strategist 

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Zumba For Autism Great Success 



Zumba for Autism Brought Out the Community to Have Fun and Raise Funds in Support of Center for Spectrum Services on April 20th at MAC Fitness/MAC Park in Celebration of Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month, and last Saturday, April 20th, over 100 community members joined 20 of the best Zumba instructors from both sides of the Hudson River to raise autism awareness and raise funds to support Center for Spectrum Services  (formerly The Children’s Annex) - an agency with one of the largest day school programs for children with autism in the Hudson Valley.

“We were overcome by the generosity, warmth and giving spirit of everyone who came out to support Zumba for Autism,” says Laurie Rich, Director of Spectrum Services Foundation, the 501 (C) 3 non-profit fundraising arm of Center for Spectrum Services. From 9:30 a.m. into the afternoon, people danced, laughed and sweated to the routines of each Zumba instructor and beats of Latin, R&B, Hip Hop and other music genres. “It was a non-stop dance party.”

A party with a purpose. Participants paid $20 each for tickets purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Many made additional donations as well. “We also received a $500 donation from Kohl’s in Kingston, and five of their employees volunteered as staff for the event,” says Pilly Gonzalez, a Spectrum Services Foundation Board member and Zumba instructor who organized the event. “By the end, we raised over $2,000 for Center for Spectrum Services,” she says. “We couldn’t be happier.”

Credit and thanks. “We can’t thank Lyle Schuler, owner of MAC Fitness/ MAC Park enough for his generosity in donating MAC Park for the Zumbathon,” say Gonzalez and Rich. “Without the use of that venue, we could not have held the event.” Not only did Schuler donate his facility, Rich adds, Schuler provided assistance during set up and break down of the event, as well as help publicizing Zumba forAutism. It’s not the first time Schuler has given his time and facilities to help Spectrum Services. From the opening of MAC Park, Schuler has donated use of the venue to Spectrum Services as part of the agency’s Community Gym program. “Lyle Schuler has been a great friend to us, and a wonderful supporter of the work that our professionals do with our special children.”

Thanking the many others who donated their time, talent and resources to make Zumba for Autism a Success. Center for Spectrum Services also would like to thank the following businesses and individuals without whom the Zumbathon could not have been a success:
- The 20+ incredible instructors who rocked the house for over 3 hours straight.
- Kohl’s of Kingston for their donation of funds and volunteers for the event
- Sav-On Party Center on Ulster Ave. in Kingston, NY for the donation of the stage.
- Center for Creative Education for the loan of their sound system and help spreading the word
- APC Indoor Digital Billboards for advertising the event
- Rosenbaum Media Group, for their video equipment and showing the video they made about
Spectrum Services
- The Center for Spectrum Services staff who gave up their Saturday morning to volunteer at the event after a full week of working with our special children
- E&J Photography Everett Collie for capturing every step of the event so beautifully
- The many local merchants who donated money and great raffle items
- All the media outlets that helped spread the word about the event

About Center for Spectrum Services:
Center for Spectrum Services (formerly The Children’s Annex) is a private, not-for-profit program designed especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger Syndrome. Since its inception in 1976, the Center for Spectrum Services has served a cumulative enrollment of nearly 4,000 students as a model special education program. Nationally recognized for its leadership in the field, Spectrum Services has trained more than 4,500 professionals and families across the state and the nation. The organization also operates the Spectrum Services Clinic, providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders to children, adolescents and adults in the community, and offers Social Skills Groups, individual counseling, and professional and family trainings and workshops. With two centers located in Kingston and Ellenville, the Center for Spectrum Services’ outreach extends to children and families from 55 school districts in 14 counties throughout the Hudson Valley.

For Further Information: Call 845.336.2616 x153 or visit online at
www.centerforspectrumservices.org or on Facebook.

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Walkway As Gateway To Success Meeting Recap 

April 16, 2013
- Meeting Summary:
A gathering of about 60 people representing a diverse group of stakeholders gathered at the Italian Center to hear about progress in the implementation of Walkway Gateway branding and zoning as well as other trail and waterfront projects in Greater Walkway Region.

- Walkway Projects and Update:
Elizabeth Waldstein Hart, Executive Director of Walkway Over the Hudson, reported that the waterfront access elevator was on schedule to be completed this fall and that the connection to the Dutchess Rail Trail is scheduled to be completed at about the same time. These are key to connecting the Walkway to a larger regional trail system.

Visitor amenities such as benches, vending options and increased programming are planned for 2013. Improvements, including a pedestrian plaza and repointed stonework, at the Washington Street stairs will begin this spring thanks to donations from several local businesses and organization.

She also reported that much progress has been made on Upper Landing Park, which will serve as the entrance to the elevator approach.

Major 2013 Walkway events are:
- May 4th: World Records Event on the Walkway
- July 4th: Fireworks Spectacular
- September 4th: Starry Starry Night Gala.

- Poughkeepsie Waterfront Planning Coordination:
John Clarke, Dutchess County Planning and Development’s Development and Design Coordinator, provided a brief overview of three projects on the Poughkeepsie Waterfront.
- Project for Public Spaces will be presenting a plan for Kaal Rock and Kaal Rock Park improvements, including creating a stronger connection to Main Street as part of a greenway trail system. The date of that presentation will be announced soon.
- A stakeholder group and public comment process will consider trail connections and coordinated pathway design guidelines along the entire Poughkeepsie waterfront, from Quiet Cove Park southward to the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery and Locust Grove. This process will include boating needs on the entire waterfront.
- A project is underway to coordinate several waterfront-planning initiatives. This includes identifying a vision for the waterfront between Walkway and the Mid-Hudson Bridge and connecting this area up Main Street and to Mount Carmel (Little Italy).

- Enticing Walkway visitors out of the park and into our community:
Jonathan Nettelfield, our branding consultant and principal with Vox, Inc., provided an overview of the process through which the logos and taglines were chosen. He cautioned, however that the logo alone would not be enough to encourage visitors to explore Poughkeepsie and Highland.

To that end a Regional Gateway Map and three levels of signs - Regional Gateway, Discovery Zone, and Directional - have been designed to help guide the visitor to interesting places. We are implementing a plan to install the signs by the end of August.

The Regional Gateway Map serves two purposes: to provide the visitor a broad overview of the Greater Walkway Region, including the various types of attractions, and to guide the pedestrian and bicyclist to points of interest in each Discovery Zone. The map is drawn in an artistic manner from a “birds eye” perspective looking northwest across the region.

Large (6’x4’) Regional Gateway signs will be sited in places where people arrive - train stations, large parking lots, marinas, etc, and are intended to provide a regional context, e.g. what kinds of things are there to do and where are they? These signs will feature the large Regional Gateway Map, descriptions of the nine Discovery Zones, and a brief description about each - just enough to pique the visitor’s interest and provide some guidance. Each Discovery Zone is marked with a color-coded “W” logo.

The nine Discovery Zones are:
East Side (Poughkeepsie):
- City Downtown
- Poughkeepsie Waterfront
- Little Italy
- Union Street Historic Neighborhood
- Southside Historic Districts

West Side (Highland):
- Highland Hamlet
- Highland Landing
- Franny Reese State Park
- Berean Park/Illinois Mountain

Entrances to, and in some cases, focal points within, each discovery zones will be marked with Discovery Zone signs. At 2’x3’ these are smaller, include the color-coded “W” logo, an inset map and a few photos, and will provide a bit more information about the area’s significance.

Directional Signs (18” in diameter) will be erected throughout the area to help people find their way to and between Discovery Zones, the train station and, of course, Walkway Over the Hudson. These are color coded in a manner consistent with the W logos on the other signs.

- How your business or organization can sponsor a sign.
Charlie North, President and CEO of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce described sign sponsorship opportunities made available to businesses and organizations by Walkway Over the Hudson. Sponsoring a sign provides a unique opportunity to get your business or organization’s name or website before the eyes of 500,000 annual Walkway visitors.

Business names and website (or address or phone) will be engraved on a metal plaque and affixed to a Regional Gateway or Discovery Zone sign for $4,500 or $3,000, respectively. We expect that signs will be installed in the late summer and sponsorships run for three full seasons (until December 31, 2016). You’ll find attached materials explaining the details. Or contact Jill Romeo at jromeo@walkway.org.

- Burnishing Walkway visitors’ first impression of Poughkeepsie and Highland
Jeff Anzevino, Director of Land Use Advocacy at Scenic Hudson explained new zoning that is under development in both Highland and Poughkeepsie. The zoning is designed to encourage more walkable neighborhoods with mixed use, 2-3 story buildings along a stretch of Route 9W in Highland and Parker Avenue on Poughkeepsie. Each zoning district is being tailored to the needs of the community. A final draft has been submitted to the town board in Lloyd and a public hearing is anticipated in May. A second draft is underway by the committee in Poughkeepsie and another round of outreach to residents and businesses will begin soon.

- Questions and Comments:
I love the signs but how will the proliferation of individual business signs be handled?
We are not empowered to remove signs. Some may come down voluntarily. Each municipality may also decide to enforce its existing sign ordinance and remove signs.

Can stock templates of the Directional Signs be created so that individual businesses could use some version of them for their own signs?
We will consider this once the signs were all up and after we evaluate the impact of additional signs.

Can QR codes be added to the signs?
In the future, detachable QR codes could be added to the signs. However the scope of this project did not include the development of QR codes.

How can we provide feedback on the Discovery Zone text?
Provide that to Elizabeth or Jeff at the end of the meeting. Or you can email Jeff.

Dog waste has been an issue at the Walkway.
Walkway will continue to educate dog owners about their responsibilities.

Will the project result in improved conditions along Parker Avenue?
The new zoning will encourage the redevelopment of some of the vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial properties along Parker Avenue. Homes will continue to be a permitted use. The zoning likely will lead to the construction of neighborhood stores and cafes that will create jobs and also serve residents. While we hope that the Walkway Gateway program will enhance the quality of the visitor experience, its ultimate goals is to improve conditions in the local community for residents.

Suggestion: work closely with Ulster and Dutchess Tourism in the development of Discovery
Zone copy.

Suggestion: Directional signs are need to guide people from the thruway and Taconic state Parkway.
Installing Directional Signs for motorists from area highways was not a part of the original scope of the project. However, it would be an easy step to make that happen.

Suggestion: When multiple (round) Directional Zone signs are placed on the same (rectangular) sign, group together the round signs with arrows that are pointed in similar directions.

- Next Steps
Sign sponsorships are available. Please consider sponsoring a sign. Materials are attached. Gateway zoning outreach soon to be continued in Poughkeepsie. Public hearing for gateway zoning in Highland expected in May.

Jeffrey Anzevino, AICP
Director of Land Use Advocacy
Scenic Hudson, Inc.
Tel: 845 473 4440 Ext 221
Fax: 845 473 2648
janzevino@scenichudson.org
Your Valley. Your Voice. Your Future.

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Join Our Campaign To Raise Awareness For Pediatric Cancer

Please Help the Hudson Valley Little League 

This year, the Hudson Valley Wiffle Ball League, a for-profit sole proprietorship, is dedicating its summer wiffle ball season to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. We hope you will join us in our mission this season.

Just recently, one of our teams’ managers, Billy Lucas of the Highland Yankees, found out his young 3-year-old son, Cameron, has leukemia. Though the prognosis for his recovery is good, his son has a tough fight ahead. It's a challenge no child should have to face. Fortunately, he was a wonderful parent by his side, fighting with him. This season is for him and for every child in Cameron’s shoes.

As part of our campaign to raise awareness for pediatric cancer, and to draw special attention to the battle that Cameron faces, we are looking for a company to donate iron-on gold (the color for pediatric cancer) ribbons that each player in the league could wear on their jersey for the entire season. Our league has 50 players.

If you are interested in joining our campaign to raise awareness for pediatric cancer by donating gold ribbons for our players to wear on their jerseys, please contact League Commissioner David Grogan at hudsonvalleywbl@gmail.com or via phone at 845.242.8605. Please do not contact ribbons without contacting the league first.

In exchange, we will place your company’s logo on our website, and announce your generous sponsorship on our home page and on our Facebook page as well.

In addition, if you have ideas as to how your company can help us in our mission to raise pediatric cancer awareness this season, we’d love to hear your ideas. What’s important to us is that we draw attention to the critical need for pediatric cancer research.

With sincere regards,
David Grogan

P.S. Please keep in mind, the Hudson Valley WBL cannot accept any charitable donations.

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TheCommunityGuide.net's "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program Supports Local Community Causes



TheCommunityGuide.net, a unique online resource for anyone living in or visiting the Ulster County area, and published by First Connections, Inc., would like to honor, recognize, show appreciation, and help support local Caregivers – an amazing group
of individuals, who tirelessly and lovingly give the gift of themselves every day to help others in need, and who sometime become quite overwhelmed as they navigate through the process.

As part of our "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program, TheCommunityGuide.net is collecting Gifts/Gift Certificates from businesses for distribution to caregivers at upcoming events, as well as to other local non-profit charitable organizations that support caregivers and impact our local communities (for their fundraising efforts). Gift donations are tax-deductible, and businesses donating gifts will receive some marketing and recognition.

Additionally, for those that donate gifts, TheCommunityGuide.net is offering a special opportunity to receive discounted advertising at 30% OFF. You'll receive coverage on our website, while also helping to support our community efforts.

Are you looking for affordable ways to get in front of and market your services to those interested in finding out more about the local communities, shops, businesses, services, activities, & happenings in the Ulster County area?  Please consider advertising with TheCommunityGuide.net and supporting our "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program.

How can you participate?

DONATE A GIFT / GIFT CERTIFICATE (TAX-DEDUCTIBLE)
Businesses can donate a gift or gift certifcate for the benefit of caregivers and other organizations that support caregivers and impact our local communities, to be given out at upcoming caregiver conferences, as well as at other local events that support charitable fundraising efforts. Gifts are tax-deductible and those donating gifts will receive additional marketing & recognition. You do not need to advertise to donate a gift. Click here for details and FORM to submit when donating a gift(s).

ADVERTISE or BECOME A SPONSOR
Those donating gifs for caregivers can also take advantage of a 30% Discount OFF of advertising with TheCommunityGuide.net. A portion of the ad sales will benefit caregivers, as well. Affordable advertising rates start at $65/year (before discount)! Sponsorship opportunities are also available (starting at $1,000/year), and help to support our community efforts. Sponsors receive additional marketing & recognition.

SUPPORT AN EVENT
Become a Vendor, Sponsor, or Supporter of an upcoming Caregiver Conference or other venue supporting local non-profit community organizations. Please ask for details.

CLICK HERE for additional information and submission details for the current
"Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program.

We are now collecting gifts for upcoming events that support caregivers, including for the April 26, 2013 Caregiver Conference to be hosted by Caring Connections and sponsored by the Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), which will take place at the Garden Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Kingston, NY.

A BIG "THANK YOU" goes to our supporting Sponsor, The Merchant Wine and Spirits in Kingston, and to these wonderful businesses who have generously donated over 60 fabulous gifts to benefit caregivers:

• Adams Fairacre Farms, Kingston/Poughkeepsie/Newburgh/Wappinger
• Benny's Pizzeria, Stone Ridge
• Bill's Auto Service, Rosendale
• Blue Willow Guest House & Bed and Breakfast, Stone Ridge
• Bread Alone, Woodstock
• Burgevin Florist, Kingston
• ClutterBusters / Sue Story
• Cocoon, New Paltz
• Emmanuels Marketplace, Inc. / Emmanuel's Pet-Agree, Stone Ridge
• Experience The Difference Salon and Barber Shop, Stone Ridge
• Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston
• Full Circle, Kingston
• The Golden Ginza, Kingston
• The Golden Notebook Bookstore, Woodstock
• Handmade & More, New Paltz
• Handmade by Mom
• Heart of Woodstock, Woodstock
• High Falls Food Co-op, High Falls
• Hurley Country Store, Hurley
• Jack & Lunas Cafe & Catering, Stone Ridge
• Jarita's Florist, Woodstock
• Jean Turmo Ltd., Woodstock
• JK's Wine & Liquor, Kingston
• Joseph's Hair Stylists, Saugerties
• Krause's Chocolates, Inc., Saugerties
• Lane Financial Management, Stone Ridge
• Lil' Jeanne's Barkin for Apples, High Falls
• Linda's Cuts & Color, High Falls
• Madden's Fine Wines & Spirits, Kingston
• Maglyn's Dream,  New Paltz
• Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor Attorneys, Kingston
• Mariner's Harbor Restaurant, Kingston
• Melissa Everett, Ph.D. 
• The Merchant Wine and Spirits, Kingston
• Montano's Shoe Store, Saugerties
• Mother Earth's Storehouse, Kingston/Saugerties/Poughkeepsie
• Moxie Cupcake, New Paltz
• Oriole9, Woodstock
• P&G's, New Paltz
• Pawprints & Whiskers, Kingston
• Picnic Pizza, Kingston
• Pleasures, Woodstock
• Ricci's Barber Shop, New Paltz
• Rosita's, Kingston
• Savona's Trattoria, Kingston
• Schneider's Jewelers, Kingston
• Shear Excellence, Kingston
• Sparkle, Woodstock
• Steel House Restaurant & Catering, Kingston
• Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits, Stone Ridge
• Sunfrost Farms, Woodstock
• The Bakery, New Paltz
• TheCommunityGuide.net, Ulster County
• The Edelweiss Soap Company, Kingston
• The Flower Garden, Saugerties
• The Tea Shop of Woodstock, Woodstock
• Town & Country Liquors, Saugerties
• W Couture Boutique, Saugerties
• Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock


Below are also past participants who donated gifts for Caregivers for the November 2, 2012 Circles of Caring 5th Annual Caregiver Conference, hosted by Jewish Family Services and held at the Holiday Inn in Kingston. The gifts put the icing on the cake at this event and the caregivers felt like the community outreached with big hugs!

• Albrecht's Hair Salon, Kingston
• Bacchus Restaurant & Bar, New Paltz
• Blue 57 Wine & Spirits, Kingston
• Boitson's, Kingston
• Bop To Tottom, Kingston
• Burgevin Florist, Kingston
• Cafe Mezzaluna Bistro Latino, Saugerties
• ClutterBusters/Sue Story
• Design Principles/Dianne Paulson, Stone Ridge
• Dietz Stadium Diner, Kingston
• Dream Weavers Style & Health Center, Kingston
• Emiliani Ristorante, Saugerties
• Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston
• Full Circle, Kingston
• Gilded Otter, New Paltz
• Green Cottage, High Falls
• Handmade & More, New Paltz
• Hickory BBQ, Kingston
• High Falls Food Coop, High Falls
• Isabella's Treasures, New Paltz
• Jarita's Florist, Woodstock
• Karma Road Organic Cafe, New Paltz
• La Stazione Ristorante, New Paltz
• Lori's Creative Cafe, Woodstock
• Love Hair Salon, Kingston
• Lucky Chocolates, Saugerties
• Main Street Bistro, New Paltz
• Montano's Shoe Store, Saugerties
• Mother Earth's Storehouse, Kingston/Saugerties
• Peppino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Rosendale
• Rambling Rose Boutique, New Paltz
• Reiki with Claudia Hirsch, Woodstock
• Rock & Snow, New Paltz
• Stone Soup Food Company, Kingston
• Taft Street Realty, Stone Ridge
• The Big Cheese, Rosendale
• The Cheese Plate, New Paltz
• TheCommunityGuide.net, Ulster County
• The Flower Garden, Saugerties
• Topical BioMedics, Inc. / Makers of Topricin
• Town & Country Liquors, Saugerties
• Tuthilltown Spirits & Distillery, Gardiner
• Ulster Ballet Company, Kingston
• Victoria Gardens, Rosendale
• Water Street Market, New Paltz
• Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock
• Yoga on Duck Pond, Stone Ridge



In today's challenging economy, every savings and contribution counts! We appreciate the opportunity and are proud to work with other local businesses to help support each other and our communities.

CLICK HERE for additional information and submission details for the current
"Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Programs.

or, contact Gail at:
845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com
www.TheCommunityGuide.net

It starts with The Community!



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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announces Board of Directors and Members for 2013 

HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is pleased to announce its slate of officers for the Board of Directors for 2013 - 2014: Chairperson, Kevin Ryan; Vice Chairperson, Cynthia Lowe, CPA; Treasurer, Craig Sickler, CPA; Secretary, Nancy S. Davenport, Esq. The bi-annual board leadership appointments became effective on the fourth anniversary of HealthAlliance, which officially formed on March 11, 2009.

David Lundquist, President/CEO of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, lauded the exceptional leadership and support of the Board, led by Cynthia Lowe as chairperson over the past two years during a challenging time of significant change in the healthcare industry.

“We are fortunate to have such outstanding community leaders on our Board who care deeply about the healthcare needs of our community” said Lundquist. “Their dedication, insight, and leadership provides the support needed for HealthAlliance to face the challenges of the changing healthcare environment and ensure that we preserve the best healthcare possible for our community.”

Board members announced are: Howard Berliner,Sc.D., Kevin R. Bryant, Esq., Pamela Carroad, Martin Cascio, M.D., Thomas Collins, Carol Crews, Eugene Heslin, M.D., Thomas Jacobi, Mark Josefski,  M.D., Ellis Lader, M.D., David Lundquist, Richard B. Mathews, Stephanie Murphy, CPA and Albert Spada.

About HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley:
HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is the alignment of HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus and Broadway
Campus, as well as Margaretville Hospital, Mountainside Residential Care Center and Woodland Pond at New Paltz. As the parent organization with a unified governance structure, the goal of HealthAlliance is to strengthen the quality of care and bring forward enhanced technology to serve the present and future healthcare needs in the Hudson Valley. HealthAlliance and its affiliate facilities are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and ensuring patient safety, privacy and dignity to all. For further information about HealthAlliance visit our web site at www.HAHV.org.

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Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Taste of Rhinebeck Winners Announced 
 
Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation held its annual Taste of Rhinebeck on Tuesday, April 9th which featured 25 of Rhinebeck’s finest restaurants, spirit shops, caterers and gourmet food stores and drew a crowd of 460 for this culinary experience. The event raised over $23,000 to benefit Northern Dutchess Hospital. The participants included:
Arielle, Aroi Thai Restaurant, Beekman Arms, Blue Cashew Kitchen Pharmacy hosting Matchbox Café, China Rose hosted by Cabin Fever, Cru Club Winebar, Foster’s Coach House, Gaby’s Café, Gigi Hudson Valley Trattoria, Grand Cru Beer & Cheese, Le Petit Bistro, Liberty Public House, Market Street Restaurant, Old Mill Wine and Spirits, Oliver Kita Chocolates, Periwinkles at Rhinebeck, Pete’s Famous Restaurant, Puccinni, Pure Mountain-Olive Oil, Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market at Winter Sun/Summer Moon, Rhinebeck Health Foods, Rhinebeck Wine and Liquor, Samuel’s of Rhinebeck, The Rhinecliff Hotel and Village Pizza of Rhinebeck.

The 2013 Taste of Rhinebeck Winners are:
Best Overall
Chef’s Choice: Tavern at Beekman Arms
People’s Choice: Matchbox Café

Best Main Course
Chef’s Choice: Matchbox Café
People’s Choice: Matchbox Café

Best Appetizer
Chef’s Choice: Le Petite Bistro
People’s Choice: Gaby’s Café

Best Beverage
Chef’s Choice: China Rose
People’s Choice: China Rose

Best Dessert
Chef’s Choice: Rhinebeck Health Foods
People’s Choice: The Rhinecliff

For upcoming events, call 871-3505 or visit online at www.health-quest.org.

About Health Quest:
Health Quest is the Hudson Valley’s largest integrated family of hospitals and health care providers, delivering the highest quality care across a variety of service lines, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s Services and Surgical Services.

Our family includes three awarding-winning hospitals - Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie - plus 10 primary care Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) locations, several HQMP specialty locations and two Health Quest Urgent Care locations for walk-in urgent care.

Altogether, Health Quest delivers immediate, compassionate care, using the latest medical technology, to more than one million people in Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester counties. Health Quest was also recently named the “most recognized Hospital System in the Mid-Hudson River Valley Region (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster counties)” by Healthgrades, a leading hospital ratings organization.

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"Fall for Art” Recipient Picked For Fundraiser Held On September 12

“Fall for Art” Announces a First! 

The Alzheimer’s Association’s “Arts with a Heart” named the “Fall for Art” 2013 Recipient

What:
The 17th annual “Fall for Art” fundraising art show, sale and cocktail reception, showcasing Hudson Valley artists and benefiting the Jewish Federation of Ulster County and community programs it supports.

When:
Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6pm to 9pm.

Where:
Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, NY.

Cost:
$40 per person in advance; $45 per person at the door.

Details:
The Jewish Federation of Ulster County is proud to announce that a portion of this year’s proceeds will go to the “Arts with a
Heart” Program of the Alzheimer’s Association - Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter. This program will be a first of its kind in Ulster County.

The “Arts with a Heart” program will be held at the Rosendale,
New York Recreation Center this fall, and will consist of three
1 ½-hour arts workshops for people with early stage Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. For more information about this program contact Michele Muir at 1-800-272-3900.

Contact:
For more information regarding Fall for Art:
E-mail: info@fallforart.org
Visit: www.fallforart.org
Call: 845-338-8131

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Free Holistic/Alternative Healthcare In Ulster County
 
There are now several Holistic Health Clinics that bring free compassionate and holistica/alternative Healthcare to various locations throughout Ulster County.

- Rondout Valley Holistic Health Center
http://www.rvhhc.org
No appointment necessary.
3rd Tuesday of the month
Marbletown Community Center, 4-8pm.
(Does not take new patients after 7pm.)

Please see website for specific clinic dates and locations for below.
http://healthcareisahumanright.com/clinics

- Kingston Clinic Location:
2 Main Street at the Kirkland Building, Kingston New York

When:
The 2nd Thursday of each month, excluding December, from 4-7pm.

Modalities Available: Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Reiki Healers, Hypnosis, Metaphysical Counseling, EFT, IET, Massage, and Lactation Specialist, Pregnancy/Childbirth and Parenting Expert, Doula consultations.

Cost: Always Free

Other Locations are: Phoenicia and Woodstock, as per below.

- Family of Woodstock
16 Rock City Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498-1295
(845) 679-2485
Once every three months; last one was November 4, 2012

- Parish Hall
Main Street, Phoenicia, NY
(845) 688-2323
Once every three months, last one was December 6, 2012

There is never a charge for any of our services, there is no talk or questions about insurance. We do accept donations and are planning a fundraiser soon to help with our costs.

More information on our Organization Healthcare is a Human Right can be found at our website http://healthcareisahumanright.com/



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Caregiver Support Groups in Ulster County 

Free Caregiver Support Groups in Ulster County
To Register call JFS at (845) 338-2980.

Are you a Caregiver, caring for a loved one 60 years old or older? As much as you love the person you are caring for the task can quickly become overwhelming and lead to burn out. Support is very important to keep you healthy both mentally and physically.

Meeting others who are also caregivers can help. They understand what you are going through. Licensed Social Workers from Jewish Family Services of Ulster County, Inc. (a not-for-profit agency) lead these groups and offer understanding, a safe place to vent and helpful advice about services that can help you to provide the best care for your loved one. The groups are free and open to the public due to funding by the Ulster County Office for the Aging and JFS.

Caregiver Groups and Locations:
- New Paltz Village Hall
25 Plattekill Avenue
New Paltz, NY 12561
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10-11:15 AM

- Saugerties Senior Center
207 Market Street
Saugerties, NY 12498
1st and 3rd Thursday
7:30-8:45 PM

- Kingston
LGBTQ Center
300 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Every other Friday (call for sequence)
11:00-12:15 PM

New Caregiver’s Groups just beginning in 2013:
- Ellenville Village Hall
1st floor Court Room
2 Elting Court
Ellenville, NY 12428
Weekly on Fridays
Beginning in 2013, call for information.
1-2:30 PM

- Phoenicia Fire House
Route 214
Phoenicia, NY
2nd and 4th Thursday
(Beginning on March 14th 2013)
6:30-7:45 PM

Bereavement Group- sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Ulster County & JFS:
- New Paltz Village Hall
25 Plattekill Avenue
New Paltz, NY 12561
2nd and 4th Wednesday
10-11:15 AM

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Preparedness Checklists For Storms & Hurricanes

A hurricane is on its way. What do I do?

See below for preparedness checklists and resources in the area:

FROM NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVIES:

Tips and Reminders:
http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/safety-info/publicsafety/winter.cfm

FROM AMERICAN RED CROSS:

Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Check your disaster supplies. Replace or restock as needed.

Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).

Close your windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.

Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting. Keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.

Turn off propane tank.

Unplug small appliances.

Fill your car’s gas tank.

Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.

Find out about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for.

Obey evacuation orders. Avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.

Find more at
www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane
www.redcross.org/prepare
www.redcross.org/ny/albany


FROM FEMA:

www.fema.gov

http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Gather Information
Plan & Take Action
Recover
Resources

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit:

Recommended Supplies List (PDF)
Recommended Supplies List (Text)

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

For additional information, tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, visit
www.Ready.gov (or in Spanish at www.Listo.gov).  The FEMA mobile site (http://m.fema.gov), smartphone app (http://www.fema.gov/smartphone-app), and text messages (http://www.fema.gov/text-messages) also provide regular updates. Sharing information using social media tools is also a good way for residents to stay informed. 

If You Lose Power: Central Hudson customers should call 845-452-2700 and NYSEG customers should call 1-800-572-1131


FROM CENTRAL HUDSON:

www.centralhudson.com/hurricanesandy

Pay close attention to weather advisories and storm warnings.

Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries handy.

Refuel vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition.

Have a phone that does not require an electric outlet to operate. Charge cell phones or have a car cell phone charger.

Stock water and packaged or canned foods that do not require refrigeration or cooking. Be sure to have a non-electric can opener.

Have a battery powered radio to keep informed of restoration efforts.

Ensure adequate supplies of medications, cash & other necessities.

Have a plan to check on vulnerable neighbors and family members.

You can access a mobile version of Central Hudson’s website with your web-enabled cell  phone or mobile device at mobile.CentralHudson.com.

Recent updates to our apps were made earlier this month and users need to download these updates at CentralHudson.com/mobileapp for complete access.

Also...

» Stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, and lines that may be entangled and hidden in fallen trees. Assume a downed line is live.
» Avoid using candles for illumination.
» Never use outdoor gas or charcoal grills indoors, as they pose a _re hazard and, over time, can give o_ deadly carbon monoxide gas. Use these appliances outdoors only, with proper ventilation. Operate motor vehicles outdoors only, and never in the garage.
CentralHudson.com/mobileapp

Near Power Lines:

If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. The ground around power lines may be energized. Call Central Hudson immediately and we'll take care of the problem.

Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything else in contact with it by using an object such as a broom or stick. Even non-conductive materials like wood or cloth, can conduct electricity if even slightly wet.

You cannot tell whether or not a power line is energized just by looking at it. You should assume that all downed power lines are live.

The proper way to move away from the power line is to shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock.

If you see someone who is in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, do not touch the person. Call 911 for help.

Be careful not to touch or step in water near where a downed power line is located.
Do not drive over downed power lines.

If your car comes in contact with a downed power line while you are inside, stay in the car. Honk your horn to summon help, but direct others to stay away from your car. Stay inside and wait for rescue crews. Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground. If you do, you will become a path for electricity. In the event of a fire, jump clear from the car without touching the car and the ground at the same time; then shuffle away, keeping both feet on the ground at the same time, and taking care not to contact any wires or touch any object near the site of the accident.

GENERATORS:

Back-up generators require proper, professional installation. Never plug a generator into  any electric outlet in your home. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger the lives of our repair crews. Check local ordinances to see if you  need a special permit and inspection.

Follow these safety tips when using a portable home generator:
• Read all manufacturer’s instructions.
• Follow instructions on properly “grounding” the generator.
• Don’t exceed the manufacturer’s rating for total electric load.
• Generators produce carbon monoxide, so your generator
should never be operated in an enclosed building. Locate it outdoors in a dry area.
• Turn the generator off to refuel,  and store fuel in a properly designed container.
• Use only UL-listed, three-prong extension cords.
• Keep cords out of the way, and don’t run them under rugs or carpets.

OBTAIN RESTORATION NEWS, UPDATES ON OUR FACEBOOK & TWITTER PAGES:
www.facebook.com/CentralHudson  www.twitter.com/CentralHudson

Call Center
To speak with a Central Hudson representative, customers can call (845) 452-2700 or toll-free at 1-800-527-2714. Please note that due to heavy call volume, there may be significant hold times. If you would like to report an outage or check on restoration status, please click here instead and perform your report/request online so customers reporting hazardous situations can have their calls answered more quickly.

Read more at http://www.centralhudson.com/hurricanesandy


FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION:

- NY Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN) - Emergency Preparedness

- Preparing for an Emergency

- Organizations Involved in Emergencies


PREPAREDNESS FOR LIVESTOCK & PETS:

If you are a horse farm owner or you own other livestock or pets, please print out and save this article. It contains important information you may need in case of a power outage as a result of the potential serious hurricane approaching our area..

The National Weather Service is tracking the possibility of a potentially dangerous and slow-moving storm affecting the mid-Atlantic region Sunday, October 28 through Tuesday, October 30. “Hurricane Sandy” is predicted to bring strong, damaging, sustained winds of 70+mph, extremely heavy rainfall, major stream and river flooding, and major coastal flooding which will be intensified by the full moon on October 29. Under these conditions, extended power outages and the problems associated with them are expected. NOW is the time to make emergency preparations for you, family, friends, and clients, as well as pets and other animals. The following are also useful planning and preparedness websites:

- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Information on Emergency Preparedness -http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp

- American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): Emergency and Disaster Preparedness -http://www.aaep.org/emergency_prep.htm

- Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness for Pets -http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/animalsafety.html

If the state is severely impacted by the storm, the New York Department of Agriculture & Markets will be among the state agencies responding from the State Emergency Operations Center. Pertinent information will be distributed as it becomes available. Until then, stay tuned to the National Weather Service’s updates and follow recommended safety precautions.

Extensive resources are available regarding livestock and pets at CCE NY EDEN’s website-  http://eden.cce.cornell.edu/family/Pages/AnimalsinEmergencies.aspx

Owners of pets and livestock should implement emergency plans and bring pets with them if asked to evacuate. Pet owners should have a portable pet carrier for each animal and identification for each animal. Bring copies of the pet's licenses, leashes, water and food bowls, pet foods, bottled water, special medications and instructions for their administration, any special needs for your pet, blankets, handy wipes, paper towels and litter or bedding. Please visit the following websites to find pet friendly motel or contact major hotel chains for their policies regarding pets.
http://www.petswelcome.com/
http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/
http://www.travelpets.com/


ADDITIONAL LINKS:

Ulster County Emergency Services News:
www.ucemergencyservices.blogspot.com/

Ulster County Information Phone Number To Be Used During StormsAnd Other Emergencies. Ulster County residents can call 1-888-455-1616 during emergencies for important recorded information and updates, such as road closures and shelter locations.

Hudson Valley Weather:
On Facebook

The National Weather Service is the official source for weather information and severe weather watches and warnings. Follow latest forecasts at www.weather.gov or http://mobile.weather.gov on your phone.

If You Lose Power: Central Hudson customers should call 845-452-2700 and NYSEG customers should call 1-800-572-1131


EXTRA TIPS:

-- Fill ziploc bags with water, and freeze them for extra ice!

-- Fill your bathtub up with water as an extra supply of water to flush toilets

-- In your garage or even outside the house, fill a couple of large plastic tote boxes up with water from your garden hose (or from the storm's rainwater), as an extra supply of water to flush toilets.

-- If you use online banking to pay your bills, set up your bill payments online before the storm, as you might not have power for a while.


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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

NYS Empire State Development
http://esd.ny.gov/stormrecovery.asp

FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4085


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Visit Our Discounts & Coupons Page For Some Great Local Business Offers

Click Here Or On Below Businesses For Some Great Discount Offers!


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HAPPENINGS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:
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Click here to Visit TheCommunityGuide.net's Annual Events & Festivals Page For Additional Happenings In The Community


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Herzog's Home & Lawn Sale and Instore Demonstrations Herzogs

Herzog's Home Center has their annual home and lawn sale going on now.
If you are looking out your window and realizing the house and yard need a-bit of attention...then... stop by Herzog's Home Center in Kingston for outstanding savings on top brands like: Scott's lawn products, Stihl power equipment and Benjamin Moore paint.

You will find everything you need quickly and easily in a place where there is always a Herzog's expert to help answer your questions.

Instore Demonstrations

Every Saturday at Noon
April, May, June
1st Saturday of Each Month • Outdoor Power Equipment
2nd Saturday of Each Month • Paint Center
3rd Saturday of Each Month • Lawn & Garden Center
4th Saturday of Each Month • Pavers & Hardscapes

Attendees receive a special gift.

Find valuable coupons at Herzog's Sale
like $5.00 off per gallon of Benjamin Moore Paints.

845-338-6300.
Kingston Plaza Mall, Kingston.

www.herzogstruevalue.com



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Take a peek at Unison's New Spring 2013 Program Guide 

Spring Season 2013 at Unison, Where Art Happens

Take a peek at what’s happening at Unison!
http://issuu.com/stacyg1000/docs/unison_spring_2013_program_guide

Dear Friends,
We are so excited about our upcoming Spring Season. Take a peek at Unison's Program Guide.

Become a Unison member and enjoy discounts, exchange privileges, advanced seating, member only invitations and much more!

See you this Spring!

Sincerely,
Christine Crawfis
Executive Director
Unison Learning Center, Inc
Serving the Hudson Valley Since 1975
68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
845.255.1559
www.unisonarts.org  

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Yoga On Duck Pond Upcoming Classes 

Yoga On Duck Pond
70 Duck Pond Rd. Stone Ridge
 (845) 687-4836 
nisha328@earthlink.net
www.yogaonduckpond.com

---Free Weekly Class For People With Health Challenges at Yoga On Duck Pond
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30: Free

For people with health issues.
 
Do you, or someone you know, have a health issue that prevents you from moving the way you want to in every day life? "Would you like to develop an attitude of warmth and friendliness so you can be kinder to yourself whatever your situation?" This class will provide restorative yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, and movements influenced by Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement sequences to help you move with more ease and comfort in your daily activities.

This class will also help you "grow your capacity for resting deeply in the present moment by cultivating self-observation and deep listening to yourself, and by exploring bodily sensations to ground the mind." To listen deeply and be friendly with your mind/body in this way can change your life.

--Individual Guided Self-Inquiry Sessions

How can we cultivate self-understanding, clarity and love in our lives? How can we create forward movement in all areas of our personal and professional life? If you are looking for a way to relieve the pain and suffering in your life, consider learning the process of deeply listening to yourself by being deeply listened to. Learn to bring a warm, caring presence to the body, mind and emotions.

In my practice, I offer a unique blend of healing modalities that  connect  body, mind, and spirit. I combine 30 years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher with studies in various therapeutic/spiritual modalities which include The Embodied Life School Certification, Body Centered Therapy, The Sedona Method, and Focusing. 

Call 845-687-4836 for a free half hour consultation.

Yoga On Duck Pond
70 Duck Pond Rd. Stone Ridge
 (845) 687-4836 
nisha328@earthlink.net
www.yogaonduckpond.com

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YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County News

Visit www.ymcaulster.org/news-events to check out our monthly newsletters and archives, and the latest information in fitness, wellness, aquatics, events, special classes and lectures happening at the Y.

Thank you for supporting the Y in our mission to develop our youth, promote healthy living and for social responsibility.  A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. 

YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County
507 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
845-338-3810
www.ymcaulster.org

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New Dance Class For People With Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

Marie Monroe' dance classes for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders starts Friday March 8th in Red Hook.

Marie Monroe is an exercise specialist in a hospital setting, specializing in clinical exercise with a BS in exercise and wellness and certified as a personal trainer and a group exercise leader with the American Fitness Association of America.  With over a decade of experience working with seniors and special needs populations, her love of people and life in general has come through.

It was in her studies of positive psychology of the mind that she was made aware of the undeniable effects of music on our moods, our mental state, our ability to move and our connections to the world.  With music, our movement comes from a different place.  Some who were once frozen are now able to move to the beat, sway to the beautiful harmonies, or become energized by the beating drums. She has taken this knowledge and put it to the test in many of her classes and it has never proved her wrong. 

Marie currently teaches a dance class to seniors who are developmentally and physically disabled.  When the music comes on they become one with it.  Smiles light the room; people who were once rigid and unresponsive are now part of a group… a dance group. 

Marie is now bringing this dance format to people with Parkinson’s and other  movement disorders, hoping  that the class will let those  afflicted with these diseases forget for at least an hour and become one with The Dance.  Exercise, movement, laughter, camaraderie, and self expression once lost will now be theirs for the time they are at the studio. 

Classes are:

Mondays 1:00-2:00
Fridays    1:00-2:00
$10 per class
care giver or partner free
Buy a dance card 6 classes for $50

Members are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to settle in

D’amby Project Dance Studio
Hardscrabble Plaza
7270 South Broadway, Red Hook
Conveniently located behind
Holy Cow Ice Cream

Marie Monroe
Phone: (845) 337-1432
Mariem230@hotmail.com

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Breast Cancer Options Upcoming Programs and Events 

Breast Cancer Options
www.breastcanceroptions.org
845-339-HOPE
Upcoming Programs and Events

- Save the Dates:
Our next complementary medicine conference has been postponed to Sunday, September 8 2013 at SUNY New Paltz.

Camp Lightheart for the Children of Breast Cancer Survivors
August 19 - August 22, 2013.  Omega Institute Rhinebeck, NY.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat
September 22 - 27, 2013.  Omega Institute Rhinebeck, NY.

Please call or email for information at hope@breastcanceroptions.org or 845-339-4673.

- Breast Cancer Options Acupuncture Clinics: 5 free sessions for women going through breast cancer treatment or suffering from treatment side effects. Call for all locations and to receive clinic paperwork. We will work with any LAC who will accept the clinic fee. This program is now available to women in Putnam County.

Funded by a grant from the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

Ulster County: Kingston; Woodstock; New Paltz; Port Ewen; Accord
Columbia County: Spencertown
Orange County: Newburgh, Goshen
Dutchess County: Red Hook; Rhinebeck; Beacon
Putnam County: Call for information

- Support Breast Cancer Options when you search the Web or shop online with Goodsearch.com.

Choose Breast Cancer Options as your organization at Goodshop.com and shop online as you normally would. Shop through their online shopping mall, Goodshop.com where you can shop at more than 2,600 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to Breast Cancer Options. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to us! You can also enroll in the Gooddining program. Eat at over 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide and you can earn up to 6% of every dollar spent on the meal as a donation for your charity or school. Check it out: http://www.goodsearch.com

In addition, any woman following a mammogram-screening schedule can use the app to keep track of mammograms and receive regular reminders. It's free, simple and easy to use, and takes less than a minute to set up. Our website has a fair amount of information about the app and how it works, along with a link to download it if you have an iPhone. You can take a look at www.avvahealth.com.

- United Breast Cancer Foundation:
UBCF and the Omega Institute in Rhineback, NY have teamed up to bring you the holistic workshop, "Connect to Yes Through Emotional Fitness" facilitated by the talented Andrea Hanson. The "Connect to Yes Through Emotional Fitness" workshop is a special 5-day retreat at the Omega Institute this September 15 - September 20, 2013 sponsored by UBCF. UBCF is offering 12 "gifted tuition" scholarships to women and men regardless of health status for this workshop! Please note, scholarships cover tuition only.

Connect to Yes Through Emotional Fitness workshop offers a fundamental multidimensional approach to healing that is uniquely comprehensive, rare, and usually works even when nothing else has. Learn to recognize and correct negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that keep you feeling stuck or lead you to believe there's no solution in sight. The result is a quantum jump toward acceptance, understanding, and abundance.

For more information on The "Connect to Yes Through Emotional Fitness" Retreat please click on the links below.
Link for retreat
Link for Scholarship Application


- Breast Cancer Options Programs and Services
Please visit our website at http://www.breastcanceroptions.org/home_page0.aspx to see all of our support groups and services.
Call 845-339-4673 or email: hope@breastcanceroptions.org for more information

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Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce Happenings and News 

-- Visit the Saugerties Area Chamber Of Commerce website for upcoming events and happenings - www.discoversaugerties.com

For a full list of the discounts that members offer to one another, visit the discounts and bartering page of our web site.

-- For a good, quick overview of Saugerties events, visit SaugertiesCalendar.com and click on any of the items that appear on the month-by-month calendar views.  They are links that will lead you to further information about the events.

Check out what's happening by visiting SaugertiesCalendar.com  or by visiting the calendars of the following groups --  Arm-of-the-Sea Theater (Mask and Puppet Theater), Café Mezzaluna, the Esopus Creek Conservancy, HITS Saugerties horse events, the John Street Jam (click on "Calendar"), Saugerties Farmers Market, Saugerties Historical Society, and the Saugerties Public Library calendars.

Mark Smith,Chair of SCC
msmith2@hvc.rr.com



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A.I.R. Studio Gallery News And Upcoming Events   

A.I.R. Studio Gallery
(Artist-In-Residence)
71 O'Neil St, Kingston, NY
AirStudio@aol.com, 845-331-2662
http://www.AirStudioGallery.com/

Howdy Folks,

April I'll be helping out at this years Beltane Festival again. The Larsons can always use volunteers, so if you'd like to help out follow this link:
http://symbolicstudies.org/css-festivals/beltane-2012/volunteer/

Further down the road, Bobby and I are in discussion with the Rosendale Theatre to put an event on Friday, November 22nd 2013, the 50th Anniversary of JFK's assassination. Any fellow Paranoid Conspiracy Freaks who want to get involved should let me know, I've already got a few special guests lined up.

Keep Looking' Up! Peace and Love Prevails,
Jimbo

Saturday night events run from 8-11pm with a $5 suggested donation
- 05/18/13 - Linda Zimmermans' UFO documentary & book signing "In the Night Sky". Star Nations will host our own film screening & book signing with Linda & Felix onboard for some Q&A afterwards. They gave us some honorable mentions in both, check it out at: www.NightSkyUfo.com
- 06/08/13 - Organic Guitar Workshop & Concert with Denise Jordan Finley
- 06/15/13 - Leo Glaser, my ol' singer/songwriter buddy from the "Save the Mountain" album will be the featured artist.
- 07/20-21/13 - Rosendale St Festival; Come on down and find us running the Cafe Stage! Head over to the website to volunteer or put in your own band app (by 5/1): http://rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com/

- Check out our YouTube account. We've got over 70 performances posted now with some really memorable shows including Betty MacDonald with Joe Beck, Ed Sanders, Bobby Kennedy & his daughters, The Wallaces, Cecilia St. King, Pete Santora Beatle Bashes & many of the Hudson Valleys finest musicians:
http://www.youtube.com/user/airstudiogallery

- 2nd Tuesdays: Kingston Transition Initiative meets each month from 5-7pm. The Transition Movement is a growing international response to the tough questions of our times. It works at the local level to build community and deepen the dialog on sustainability issues. Kingston Transition Town Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingston-Transition-Town-NY/192540537518818

- 1st Fridays: Star Nation Sacred Circle, meets each month in Tillson, from 7-9pm. A positive, not for skeptics, discussion group for experiencers of the paranormal. Open to all dreamers, contactees, abductees, ET Ambassadors & those interested in acknowledging the extraterrestrial presence on earth. We meet at the Center for Symbolic Studies, 475 River Rd. Ext., Tillson, NY (www.SymbolicStudies.org). Bring a drink, snack to share & a comfortable lawn chair to sit under the stars afterwards for a UFO watch.

AIR Studio Gallery, Jim Marzano,
71 O'Neil St, Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-331-2662, E: airstudio@aol.com, www.AirStudioGallery.com
Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimbo.marzano

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May 3-10 - Sunflower Natural Foods Market Free Raffle for Mother's Day Beauty Basket 

Enter Sunflower's Raffle to win Mom a beautiful Mother's Day Beauty Basket! (Featuring indulgent goodies from Avalon Organics).

Here are the rules:
1. Like Sunflower Natural Foods Market Facebook page
and
2. Post on Sunflower Natural Foods Market's Facebook page the following answer to this question: "What do you love the most about your Mom or Special Woman in your life?"
3. Only posts submitted by those who have "liked & posted their answer to the above question above, from May 3rd to May 10th are eligible to win.
4. The Drawing is random & will be made on Friday, May 10th!
5. Best of luck to all & may we all show the Mom's & Special Women in our lives how much they mean to us every day!

Go to our Facebook Page.

www.sunflowernatural.com
Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

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New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce Events and Happenings

News and happenings:

Please note: The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

2013 Scholarship applications now available! Click here to learn more and to download applications, or call 845-255-0243.

The Foundation's vital scholarship program is made possible through the contributions of people like you; a gift to the Foundation's educational scholarship fund profoundly impacts the future of the Hudson Valley. Please consider making a tax deductible donation. Call us at 845-255-0243 to learn more, or click the image below to make a secure donation through NYCharities.org.

- Chamber Staff
Janet Nurre
Outgoing Director of Communications and Marketing

Helen Gutfreund
Interim Director of Communications and Marketing

Peter Ingellis
Director of Membership

Joan Giewat
Administrative Assistant

Marketing Intern
Maria Pianelli

- Foundation Board of Directors
Officers:
Sue VanVoorhis, Chair M&T Bank
Teresa Thompson, Secretary Main Street Bistro
Michael A. Smith, Treasurer New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
Kathy Ferrusi, Past Chair Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Board:
Marsha Jones, New York Life
Joyce Minard
Cathy Sifre
Ernie VanDeMark, Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.

- Facebook, Twitter & Foursquare
We can help you build your network and get referrals through social media.
Click on the icons to friend and follow us today!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/new.chamber
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#%21/newpaltzchamber
And don't forget to check in to the Chamber office on Foursquare!

- New Paltz Regional Chamber Foundation
The Foundation's vital scholarship program is made possible through the contributions of people like you; a gift to the Foundation's educational scholarship fund profoundly impacts the future of the Hudson Valley. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Call us at 845-255-0243 to learn more, or click the image below to make a secure donation through www.NYCharities.org.

The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, with more than 600 members, is an active and trusted voice in the regional business and residential community, advancing the business, industrial, agricultural and civic interests of the Hudson Valley Region. Programs and services of the Chamber are made possible, in part, by the support of its Corporate Partners for 2013: COBESO, Inc. (Leading Partner); Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Ulster Savings (Associate Partners); HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, Health Quest, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, KIC Chemicals, The Law Offices of James Yastion, PLLC, Luminary Publishing, 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 VisitorsCenter hours of operation, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org or call the Chamber at (845) 255-0243.

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May 17 - Free Electronics Collection For Businesses 

UCRRA and UC Chamber Join The Mac Works to Sponsor a Free Electronics Collection for Businesses 

Hudson Valley businesses and other entities of any type and size can recycle their electronics free of charge, at the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, 999 Flatbush Avenue in Kingston (State Route 32 just south of the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge.)

The collection is Friday, May 17, 2013, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Businesses must register online with the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce at www.ulsterchamber.org/event-registration/ or by calling 845-338-5100.

Easy access to the UCRRA and friendly staff to unload your stuff, make electronics recycling as simple as it gets. No charge makes it easy to justify. And recycling at this event assures disposal compliance.

E-waste is a vast category, including computers, servers, monitors, printers, keyboards, VCRs, batteries, cell phones, terminals, cables, wires, power supplies, fax machines, radios, modems, CRTs, corded and cordless telephones, TVs, CPUs, copiers, scanners; cassette, CD and DVD players; typewriters, and stereo equipment. We will take any item with a chip or a plug, as long as it doesn’t contain Freon or other liquids.

Cheryl Schneider, owner of The Mac Works said, “We are thrilled to be joined by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency and the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce in this endeavor. Now even more local and regional businesses will have a simple and compliant way to dispose of their e-waste. That’s good news for everyone and our environment.”

You play an important part in making this event a community success story. In September 2012, we recycled 25 tons of metal, glass, plastic and other materials! This time around, The Mac Works and the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce are teaming up with the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency to sponsor our next collection.

Few regions of NY, or nationally, have our innovative and simple recycling program for businesses. Our efforts enjoy enthusiastic support and participation. Best of all, the service is free and all businesses, regardless of size or location, are invited to participate.

Register your organization today here or call the Chamber office at 845-338-5100.

The event flyer can be downloaded from http://www.themacworks.com/recycle.pdf.  Feel free to pass it along!

Thank you for your continued support,
Cheryl

The Mac Works
Seven21 Media Center
721 Broadway
Kingston, New York 12401
Our telephone: 845-331-1111

To learn more, visit www.themacworks.com, ulsterchamber.org and www.ucrra.org.

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May 19 - The Annual Rosendale Car Show to benefit the Rosendale Youth Program

- Town of Rosendale:
The Annual Rosendale Car Show to benefit the Rosendale Youth Program will be held at the Rec Center on May 19th.

Chamber members who would like to include a brochure, coupon, flier or business card in the goody bags for car show participants are invited to drop off 100 copies of their materials at the Rosendale Youth Center before May 10th:
1055 Route 32, Attn: Kathy Wade

Rosendale Chamber of Commerce
info@rosendalechamber.org
http://www.rosendalechamber.org
PO Box 533
Rosendale, NY 12472

The Rosendale Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote business activity and economic development in every area of the Town of Rosendale. The Chamber recognizes that Rosendale is a small town blessed with areas of great natural beauty, unique historical assets, and a diverse, talented population. The Chamber will support and promote business activity consistent with those assets of the town.

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May 19 - Northern Dutchess Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Team Trivia Contest 
 
Northern Dutchess Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a Team Trivia Contest on Sunday, May 19th, 1 p.m. at Sidelines Restaurant and Sports Bar, 7909 Albany Post Road, Red Hook.

The Team Trivia Contest is played all over the country in bars and restaurants. Test your skills at an assortment of trivia questions from Anatomy to Literature, Movies to History, all to benefit Northern Dutchess Hospital.

The teams are comprised of 5-6 players. Each team can create their own name. The cost of the event is $20 per person and includes snacks.

To make reservations please call Volunteer Services at (845) 871-3470.

About Health Quest:
Health Quest is the Hudson Valley’s largest integrated family of hospitals and health care providers, delivering the highest quality care across a variety of service lines, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s Services and Surgical Services.

Our family includes three awarding-winning hospitals - Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie - plus 10 primary care Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) locations, several HQMP specialty locations and two Health Quest Urgent Care locations for walk-in urgent care.

Altogether, Health Quest delivers immediate, compassionate care, using the latest medical technology, to more than one million people in Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester counties. Health Quest was also recently named the “most recognized Hospital System in the Mid-Hudson River Valley Region (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster counties)” by Healthgrades, a leading hospital ratings organization.

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May 19 - Northern Dutchess Hospital Hosts Safety Program for Senior Drivers 
 
Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to offer CarFit®, a program that could make a lifesaving difference to both older drivers and their loved ones. CarFit offers older adults the opportunity to check how their personal cars fit them.

On Sunday, May 19th from 1 - 4 p.m., Northern Dutchess Hospital Parking lot, trained professionals will lead older drivers through a 12-point checklist with their vehicle, recommend car adjustments and adaptations and offer community specific resources and activities that could make their cars fit better and enhance their safety.

The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to improve their fit and to promote driver safety.

“It is important that your car fits you when you drive especially as we age,” said Carolyn Mayer, Rehabilitation Therapy Coordinator, Northern Dutchess Hospital. “Our needs change as we get older and the CarFit program focuses on the individual to ensure their safety as well as the safety of others.”

The program was developed by the American Society of Aging, AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association and is offered in conjunction with the Northern Dutchess Hospital Physical and Occupational Therapy Department.

To make a reservation, please call the Physical Medicine Department at (845) 871-3427.

About Health Quest:
Health Quest is the Hudson Valley’s largest integrated family of hospitals and health care providers, delivering the highest quality care across a variety of service lines, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s Services and Surgical Services.

Our family includes three awarding-winning hospitals - Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie - plus 10 primary care Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) locations, several HQMP specialty locations and two Health Quest Urgent Care locations for walk-in urgent care.

Altogether, Health Quest delivers immediate, compassionate care, using the latest medical technology, to more than one million people in Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester counties. Health Quest was also recently named the “most recognized Hospital System in the Mid-Hudson River Valley Region (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster counties)” by Healthgrades, a leading hospital ratings organization.

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Starting May 20 - Esopus Business Alliance Newsflash

EBA News and Upcoming Events: - May Mixer
Monday, May 20, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the poolside Cluhouse of Lakeshore Villas located at 557 Broadway (9-W), Port Ewen
(location is just south of Port Ewen)  Parking near leasing office or along entrance driveway.

Enjoy a lovely Spring evening on the clubhouse deck, along the edge of beautiful Esopus Lake. For those who never visited, it's a must see. For those who think they know, it's worth a second look. This will be a great networking opportunity thanks to our sponsor Raleigh Green, Inc.

Guests Welcome.

EBA will be continuing our Food Drive to benefit the Port Ewen Food Pantry. For more information about the Food Pantry Click Here.

Everyone must RSVP if attending.

To RSVP, email esopusalliance@gmail.com with names, company and guest names.

- Memorial Day Parade
EBA will be marching again in the Esopus Memorial Day Parade. Come on out and march with us to represent our great organization.

Date: Monday May 27
Meet up at Dollar Store parking lot at 9:30 am - contact us if you want to march.

- Save the Date
EBA 4th Anniversary Party
Monday, June 24
5:30 to 7:30
Headless Horseman Hayrides 7 Haunted Houses

- EBA Members Guide
We've put together a membership reference guide to help you understand your benefits and membership procedures. This is in a .pdf format for you to print out or save to your files.

Click Here for the guide.

- EBA members are invited to New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce events. Go to link below for schedule
http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/events?oe=true

- Now its our turn to honor and assist our Emergency Volunteers
Find out how you can join this mutually beneficial initiative.

- Help bring back the Nevele
A grass roots effort is underway to support the Nevele project in Ellenville. This has the full support of the Ulster County Executive's office. If you care to, click on the link below to sign a petition of support.
Go to http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/nevele/ for petition.

- Participate in our Member-to-Member Discount Program
What better than to reward all of us who shop local!

- Be an event co-sponsor
We are always seeking food and beverage sponsors for our Meetings and Mixers. Any interest? Your business will benefit by the recognition it will receive on our website, Newsflash and spoken word.

- Any interest in becoming a Corporate Partner?
Contact us for info.

- EBA Members Guide
We've put together a membership reference guide to help you understand your benefits and membership procedures. This is in a .pdf format for you to print out or save to your files.
Click Here for the guide.


- EBA Officers:
President:
Howard Slotnick
Slotnick Signs & Designs

Vice President:
Jessica Winchell
Global Palate Restaurant

Treasurer:
Luke Keyser
Keyser Funeral Services

Social Networking Coordinator:
Kathy Milhaven
Always There Home Care

Membership & Activities:
Vincent Coq of
Pierre Toussaint Guild
Rosalie Sleight

Community Liaison:
Rosane Balistreri
Rose Cottage Interiors

- View photos of our meetings, mixers and events on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home

View our website at www.EsopusBusinessAlliance.org.

PO Box 1
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Contact info:
esopusalliance@gmail.com
(845) 790-8185

Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home.

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Starting May 20 - Health Quest Spring Community Lecture Series

Health Quest is proud to announce its free community lecture series schedule for Northern Dutchess Hospital, the NDH Center for Health Aging and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. A variety of topics will be covered on issues including stroke and stress reduction to knee replacements and vascular disease. The lectures are conducted by physicians and staff of Health Quest, and include both a talk and time for Q&A. Reservations are required by calling 1-877-729-2444.

Lectures will be held at Northern Dutchess Hospital (NDH) in the conference room at 6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck; Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) at 6529 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck; and Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) at 45 Reade Place, Joseph Tower Auditorium, Poughkeepsie.

- Monday, May 20th 6:30 p.m. - VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Seasonal Allergies and Asthma
David Resnick, MD, Mount Kisko Medical Group
Know what your allergies are so you can prevent them.

- Tuesday, May 21st 6:30 p.m. - NDH Conference Room
Hip and Knee Replacements
Russell Tigges, MD, Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County, NDH Bone & Joint Center
What’s new and what’s good.

- Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30 p.m. -NDH Conference Room
Diabetes: A 360-degree view
The Robert F. Bowman Diabetic Community Forum
Roundtable discussion with John Sabia, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs at NDH; Sharagim Kemp, MD, HQMP Division of Primary Care Rhinebeck; and Roufia Payman, Supervisor, Outpatient Nutritional Counseling
Living with diabetes, from the patient’s perspective. Topics include warning signs, latest treatments and the best ways to manage the disease.

- Monday, June 3rd 2:00 p.m. - Center for Healthy Aging (CHA)
Financial wellness in the retirement years
From investing to retirement income planning to estate planning, we’ll cover topics of concern to anyone who invests and saves money.

- Thursday, June 6th 6:30 p.m. -VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Early Detection and Management of Ovarian Cancer
Heidi Godoy, DO, Women’s Cancer Care Associates
The role of ultrasounds, blood tests and other forms of screening.

- Monday, June 10th 6:30 p.m. - VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Let’s Talk About Vascular Disease
Andreas Spirig, MD, The Vascular Group
Join us for a frank discussion about vascular disease and screening.

- Monday, June 17th 6:30 p.m. - VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Learn About GERD: The Gastrointestinal Disease
Lee Farber, DO, HQMP Division of Surgery Poughkeepsie
How to tell the difference between persistent heartburn and something more serious that requires medical attention.

- Thursday, June 20th 6:30 p.m. - VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Total Knee Replacement Surgery: When to Pull the Trigger and Do It
David T. Stamer, MD, Mid Hudson Medical Group
Presented with:
Total Hip Replacement Surgery: What’s Hip and What’s Not
Frank T. Lombardo, MD, Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
Join two VBMC orthopedic surgeons as they talk about the latest breakthroughs in total joint replacement.

- Thursday, June 27th 6:30 p.m. - VBMC Joseph Tower Auditorium
Treatment for Abnormal Periods
Jed L. Turk, MD, HQMP Division of OB/GYN
Trained in the most advanced treatments and minimally invasive procedures, our OB/GYNs and surgeons have all your medical needs covered. Learn about your options.

About Health Quest:
Health Quest is the Hudson Valley’s largest integrated family of hospitals and health care providers, delivering the highest quality care across a variety of service lines, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s Services and Surgical Services.

Our family includes three awarding-winning hospitals - Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie - plus 10 primary care Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) locations, several HQMP specialty locations and two Health Quest Urgent Care locations for walk-in urgent care.

Altogether, Health Quest delivers immediate, compassionate care, using the latest medical technology, to more than one million people in Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester counties. Health Quest was also recently named the “most recognized Hospital System in the Mid-Hudson River Valley Region (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster counties)” by Healthgrades, a leading hospital ratings organization.

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Starting May 21 - Southern Ulster Chamber's News

Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 320
Highland, NY 12528
Phone: 845-691-6070
Email: info@southernuslterchamber.org

Weekly Briefs:

Chamber News and Events

- New: We are very pleased to announce that the Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce has appointed Rich Dutra (General Manager at Mariner’s on the Hudson) to our Board of Directors. Board members play an important role in our organization as they help us better understand the local marketplace, and share their best business practices. Please take a moment to visit Rich at his business to say congratulations

- We are very pleased to announce that the Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sue Coy Doyle (Business Relationship Manager at Empire State Bank) to our Board of Directors. Board members play an important role in our organization as they help us better understand the local marketplace, and share their best business practices. Please take a moment to visit Sue at her New Paltz Branch to say congratulations!

- May Breakfast Mixer - Please join us on Tuesday May 21, 2013 from 9:00-11:00am for our monthly breakfast networking mixer at Sawyer Savings Bank located at 71 Vineyard Ave. Highland NY 12528. There will be complimentary breakfast items served. Free admission. Open to all. RSVPs with the Chamber office are appreciated by contacting Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org or call (845) 691-6070.

- May Luncheon - Save the date!  Please look to next weeks “Weekly Briefs” for the menu and cost - Please join us on Thursday May 30, 2013 from 12:00- 1:30pm for our Lunch Mixer at Mariners on the Hudson at 46 River Road Highland NY 12528. Speaker- Noa Simons-Management Consultant at NYS Small Business Development Center What she does: Consult with businesses from start up to $30MM revenue clients on strategy, sales and marketing, and financing, across industries including manufacturing, biotechnology, hospitality and food services. - Write business plans, develop financial models and create financial projections - Network with local bankers, attorneys, CPAs and state/local economic development agencies to generate referrals. - Write business-related articles for local news sources and conduct community outreach to promote services. There will be lunch served open to all, please bring a friend! RSVPs with the Chamber office are appreciated by contacting Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org or call (845) 691-6070.

- June Breakfast Mixer- Please join us on Thursday June 25, 2013 from 9:00-11:00am for our monthly breakfast networking mixer at the Ulster Savings bank, located at 2201 Route 44/55 Gardiner NY 12525. There will be complimentary breakfast items offered by Ardonia Market of Plattekill , NY. Free admission. Open to all. RSVPs with the Chamber office are appreciated by contacting Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org or call (845) 691-6070

- Save the Date - September 12, 2013 join us for a day of golf! The Chamber’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held Sept 12, 2013 at the Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland. We need golfers and have team packages available, along with many sponsorship opportunities, including tee/hole & golf cart signage as well as placement of your business name on our golfers’ t-shirts! We are also seeking volunteers to help out with the event, and need assistance in getting donations from sponsors to support costs, provide items for gift bags, silent auction and charity raffle! For more information, contact Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org or call (845) 691-6070.

- Have Something to Say? We Need You! SUCC is always looking for sponsors, volunteer speakers to support our monthly events, mixers & luncheons. If you know someone or have ideas for speaking events, please talk to us!  We also appreciate the support of event sponsors, who get opportunities to promote their involvement at the event, featured sponsorship notices on all public and Chamber announcements, including sponsor showcasing on our website and in our press releases & public newsletter. Or maybe you just want to highlight your business at an event by donating a raffle prize? We have many sponsorship opportunities available and appreciate your support! Contact the Chamber office at (845) 691-6070 or write to Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org.

Member News and Events (please visit our website’s for more event listings & info!)

- Autisim Awareness Fundraiser- Awareness is growing come out and help support a great cause. May 16, 2013 from 4pm-7pm. Complete Benefit solutions will be putting on this event to help raise awareness of children’s Autisim as well as raffle off throughout the evening some wonderful prizes. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Center Spectrum Service. Join us at Grand Centro Grill located at 738 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 for drink specials, half off selected appetizer, music and an important cause!!

- 2013 Gardiner Cupcake Festival- Saturday May 18, 2013 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. The Gardiner Cupcake Festival a popular annual event that offers a variety of fun activities for residents and visitors, which will take place at Wrights Farm on 699 Route 208 Gardiner NY 12525. This is an event for visitors to experience what our region is all about, with local shopping great food and fun activities for all.

- Hudson Valley Rail Trail & Stride Wounded Warriors- 4 mile race and 2 mile walk on Sunday May 19, 2013. Registration at 7:30 am Race starts at 9am walk starts at 10:00am. Race start line at 75 Haviland Road, Highland NY (Only 4 Mile run will be timed) Entry fee $25.00 pre-registration $30 day race Please register at www.active.com or email HVRT@HVRT.runwalk.  5.19.2013@gmail.com T-shirts guaranteed to first 200 pre-registered entrants. Water stops/runners clock timed/post race refreshments and door prizes! Sorry, no dogs, No strollers during race.

- The Daniel Center Counseling and Outreach Center for Veterans and their families- Pig Roast BBQ and Car Show- June 9, 2013 from 12:00-5:00pm $20.00/person Children under 12 free Located at the Cluett Schantz Memorial Park, 1801 Route 9W, Milton, NY Entertainment by: DaVishous Brothers DJ Door prize, Basket raffles, 50/50, 2-$100 raffles for more information: (845) 691-4570 ext. 320 Info@danielcenterinc.org or visit their website www.danielcenter.org.

Upcoming Chamber Events
5/21 - Sawyer Savings Bank Breakfast Mixer
5/27- Chamber Office Closed/Memorial Day
5/30 - Lunch Mixer at Mariner’s on the Hudson
6/2013 - State of the County Dinner - date to be determined
6/25 - Ulster Savings Bank Breakfast Mixer
9/12 - Chamber’s 5th Annual Golf Outing

The Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce welcomes announcements, news, invitations & reminders from its members for publication in the weekly briefs and bi-monthly newsletter. Please send inquiries & submissions to: Events@SouthernUlsterChamber.org

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Starting May 21 - Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Events

Upcoming Events:

- Accepting Registrations for Chamber's Leadership Class 2013-2014
Sponsor: M&T Bank (https://www.mtb.com/personal/Pages/Index.aspx)

ULDI Brochure: http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/ULDI-Brochure-2011-12.pdf
ULDI Application: http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/uldi-app-edited-date.pdf

Discover the Inner Leader in You
http://www.ulsterchamber.org/leadership-institute/

Leadership Ulster is a series of classes designed to develop and enhance individual leadership skills. Class members develop an awareness of issues of concern in the Ulster County Region, network with other future leaders, learn leadership traits from community leaders and develop the skills and knowledge to serve on local boards or foundations.

Here is what past graduates have to say about Leadership Ulster:
I would recommend it (the Chamber's Leadership Program) to anyone interested in becoming active in the community. The ULDI program was a great experience for me . . . "
- Joseph Beichert, Timely Signs

"This has been an amazing opportunity to meet with leaders within our county, to gain further insight as to the challenges our community faces and to work on the development of our own skills in the role of leadership."
- Jennifer Zell, SUNY Ulster

For additional information contact:
Fran DePetrillo-Savoca
Fran@UlsterChamber.org
Or Bob Hirsch
Bob@UlsterChamber.org

- Membership Mixer
Swimking of Ulster
Tuesday, May 21
Sponsor: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (https://www.hvfcu.org/)
5:00 - 7:00 pm
805 East Chester Street
Kingston, NY

SwimKing of Ulster is hosting this month's Membership Mixer. Come see the beautiful pools and spas while networking with fellow Chamber members. There will be complimentary food and drink. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to hand out.

There is no charge for Chamber members and prospective members to attend but reservations are required.

Make a reservation.

- 7th Annual Wing Fling
June 2
Cantine Field Complex at the
Kiwanis Ice Arena
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Rain or Shine
Admission: $5 per person (8 and younger free)

A great Family Fun Day!
Free Children's Activities
Live Bands
Marketplace Vendors
Other Foods Available
Hot Wings - BBQ Wings - Mild Wings
Exotic Wings - Garlic Wings

Last year's winner of the Best Exotic Wing Contest said, "It's a heck of a lot of fun. The atmosphere, the people, the food and seeing everyone from the local area is a lot of fun."
Paul Dunpz
(Adams Fairacre Farms)

Sponsorships and Vendor Booth Space Still Available.  Contact: Patty Deegan at (845) 338-5100 Ext. 106 or Patty@UlsterChamber.org.

For more information and to volunteer, go to http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wing-fling-2013/.

Premier Sponsor: Naccarato Insurance (http://www.naccaratoinsurance.com/)

Join this growing list of participating restaurants and caterers!
Adams Fairacre Farms
Blue Store Restaurant
Catskill Mountain Catering
Charlie O's Bar & Grill
Chic's Restaurant& Sports Bar
Flaming Hog Barbecue
Kingston Catholic School by Michael's Catering
Reggae Boy Catering

Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
214 Fair Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-5100
www.UlsterChamber.org
info@ulsterChamber.org

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May 22 - Bus Trip to Brooklyn Botanic Gardens’ Seasonal Highlights Tour 

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County’s Master Gardener program as they host a bus trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) (http://www.bbg.org/) on Wednesday, May 22.

Buses will load at 7:30am and leave from the MAC Fitness parking lot located in the Kingston Plaza at 8:00am and will return at approximately 5:00pm. Pre-registration is required on or before Friday, May 17. The cost is $45 per person, which includes transportation, admission and a guided tour. Seats will only be reserved upon receipt of payment. If you cannot make it on the day of the trip please send someone in your place. No refunds will be issued. This event is a fundraiser for the Master Gardener Program of Ulster County. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is a botanical garden in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Located near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Park Slope neighborhoods, the 52-acre (21 ha) garden includes a number of specialty "gardens within the Garden," plant collections, and the Steinhardt Conservatory, which houses the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum, three climate-themed plant pavilions, a white cast-iron and glass aquatic plant house, and an art gallery. Founded in 1910, the Garden holds over 10,000 taxa of plants and each year welcomes over 900,000 visitors from around the world.
For event information or to register call Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990 ext. 335.

Click Here to download a printable online registration form or visit www.cceulster.org and click on Registration Forms.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events visit our online calendar at www.cceulster.org. Follow CCEUC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CCEUlster?fref=ts) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/CCEUlster).  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

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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Starting May 22 - Rosendale Chamber Of Commerce Upcoming Events

May Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Rosendale Cafe
434 Main Street, Rosendale
7:30am - 9:00am
$12 for Members / $15 Non-members

Guest Speaker: 
Christine DeBoer, Executive Director of the Wallkill Valley Land Trust,
will give an update on the opening of the Rosendale railroad trestle.

Click here to register online via Paypal.
RSVP: info@rosendalechamber.org

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Wildcat 100 Mountain Bike Race is taking place in Rosendale the morning of Saturday, May 11th with the starting line on Main Street and up to 350 racers riding through town on a course that runs through New Paltz, Gardiner and the Gunks. Williams Lake is hosting camping and the finish line as the main event site.

Wildcat Epic needs volunteers on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th to help with parking, camping check-in and information tables. To get involved, contact Amanda at info@wildcatepicevents.com and come cheer on the riders at 12 noon on Saturday for celebrations at Willow Kiln Park. 

REMINDER: Chamber members who would like to include a brochure, coupon, flier or business card in the goody bags for the Rosendale Car Show on May 19th are invited to drop off 100 copies of their materials at the Rosendale Youth Center before May 10th: 1055 Route 32, Attn: Kathy Wade

The Rosendale Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote business activity and economic development in every area of the Town of Rosendale. The Chamber recognizes that Rosendale is a small town blessed with areas of great natural beauty, unique historical assets, and a diverse, talented population. The Chamber will support and promote business activity consistent with those assets of the town.

Rosendale Chamber of Commerce
info@rosendalechamber.org
http://www.rosendalechamber.org
PO Box 533
Rosendale, NY 12472


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May 22-September 8 - HITS-On-The Hudson 2013 Season



It’s Show Time…

Family fun is only a jump away at HITS-on-the-Hudson! HITS Horse Shows are back for another action-packed season, boasting Olympic-level competition in Saugerties, New York.

When:
Daily, Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during show weeks.

Wednesday – Saturday: Free
Sunday: Adults $5, children under the age of 12 get free admission. All proceeds from the gate go directly to Family of Woodstock, Inc., a non-for-profit organization serving Ulster County.


© ESI Photography. Reigning Pfizer Million champions Andre Thieme and Aragon Rouet clear a fence on their way to victory in the 2011 Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.

Upcoming 2013 shows include:

• HITS-on-the-Hudson I: May 22-26
• HITS-on-the-Hudson II: May 29 - June 2
• HITS-on-the-Hudson III: June 5-9
• HITS-on-the-Hudson IV: July 17-21
• HITS-on-the-Hudson Tuesday I: Local Member Show - July 23
• HITS-on-the-Hudson V: July 24-28
• US Junior Hunter National Championship: July 29-31
• Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic: July 30
• NY Horse & Pony Show (VI): July 31 - August 4
• HITS Children’s Hunter Pony Final: August 3-4
• HITS-on-the-Hudson VII: August 28 - September 1
• HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII: September 4-8



For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.HitsShows.com.

Directions: The HITS Saugerties Show Series is held at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, located just two miles from Exit 20 on the NYS Thruway.

Cars From The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 mile. Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles. Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles. Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road continue for1.8 miles. Turn right onto Washington Avenue Extension. Show grounds will be on the left, park at Gate D or E.

Cars From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue 0.2 miles. Turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 mile. Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles. Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles. Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road continue for1.8 miles. Turn right onto Washington Avenue Extension. Show grounds will be on the left, park at Gate D or E.

Spectator Parking & Entrance: Gates D or E only. Parking is free.
The Facility: HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, New York The HITS-on-the-Hudson equestrian facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just one mile outside the village of Saugerties. The show grounds feature 10 different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Main Hunter ring, two jumper rings, four hunter rings, an equitation ring and six separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the VIP Pavilion, which overlooks the Grand Prix ring and Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located off the Washington Avenue entrances at Gates D or E.

Refreshments: HITS-on-the-Hudson offers dining options in an on-site food service pavilion as well as the Diamond Mills Café, which provides a taste of the Diamond Mills Tavern located just a couple miles from the horse show grounds. The HITS Bar & Grill serves up pizza and cold beer in a spacious air-conditioned lounge. Mobile food truck will cruise the horses how grounds offering on-the-go meal options. Spectators can grab some lunch and find a grassy spot on the berms while watching some of the world's best show jumping with the entire family right here in the Hudson Valley.

Shopping: The HITS Saugerties Mall features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art and photography, and custom HITS souvenirs.

For additional details, please visit www.HitsShows.com and HITS Saugerties at www.HitsShows.com/saugerties

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Starting May 25 - Upcoming Estate & Other Auctions with George Cole Auctions & Realty

George Cole Auctions & Realty  specializes in Estate Liquidation, and the sale of Real Estate and Antiques. We are also experienced in selling Vehicles and Boats of all types, Farm Machinery and Equipment, Commercial Equipment Liquidation, as well as many other items too numerous to mention.
With over 30 years of operation, we have established an outstanding base of both sellers and buyers. This helps to ensure a fair price for both seller and buyer. Currently the bulk of our sales include quality antique items and furnishings and Real Estate. Most of the merchandise we sell is handpicked from local estates, and sold with no-reserve.

''UPCOMING AUCTION ACTION

697 OHAYO MTN ROAD, GLENFORD (WOODSTOCK AREA) PROPERTY AUCTION
Check Listing For More Info Or Sign Up For Email Notices By Clicking The Subscribe Link(s) At The Top Of This Page Or Call 845.758.9114...
Click HERE For Listing, & Pics
Click HERE To Go Straight To Picture Gallery
Click HERE TAX MAPS - FOR IMPORTANT HINT SEE NEXT LINE!!!

To Go Straight To ULSTER COUNTY PARCEL MAPPING:
Step 1: Highlight and Copy S/B/L#: 38.1-1-12 for Parcel Info
Step 2: Click Link To Open Tax Map Viewer
Step 3: When It Opens Change Parcel Search From "By Owner" To "By Tax Id"
Step 4: Paste in S/B/L#

SATURDAY, MAY 25TH
QUALITY ESTATE MERCHANDISE AUCTION AT OUR HALL: AUC 5:30pm
Held At Our Auction Hall: 7578 N Broadway - Red Hook, NY PICTURES, LISTING & CATALOGUE ARE UP AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE!!! All Lots Pictured Online... For More Info Sign Up For Email Notices By Clicking The Subscribe Link(s) At The Top Of This Page Or Call 845.758.9114...
Click HERE For Full Listing, Catalog & All Pics
Click HERE To Go Straight To Picture Gallery (Ready by 05/22/13)
Click HERE To Go Straight To Printable Catalog (Ready on 05/21/13)

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH
ESTATE MERCHANDISE AUCTION AT OUR HALL: AUC 5:30pm
Held At Our Auction Hall: 7578 N Broadway - Red Hook, NY PICS, LISTING & CATALOGUE UP SOON... Check Listing For More Info Or Sign Up For Email Notices By Clicking The Subscribe Link(s) At The Top Of This Page Or Call 845.758.9114...
Click HERE For Advance Listing Information

TENTATIVE UPCOMING 2013 AUCTION DATES & EVENTS!
(subject to change)

MAY 19 - OPEN HOUSE REAL ESTATE AUCTION - 1-4pm
MAY 25 - ESTATE MERCHANDISE AUCTION - 5:30pm
MAY 31 - DRAGONE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
JUN 01 - CENTER FOR SPECTRUM SERVICES BENEFIT AUCTION - 7pm
JUN 09 - REAL ESTATE AUCTION - 1pm

For more info call (845) 758-9114.
www.georgecoleauctions.com


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May 31 - Register For The United Way of Ulster County Golf at Lazy Swan 

2013 United Way Golf Tournament
Friday, May 31, 2013

The Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club
http://www.thelazyswan.com/#!golf/aboutPage
1754 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties, New York

Register online today.

All proceeds from this event will benefit programs and services supported by the United Way of Ulster County.

Please visit our website to learn more: www.ulsterunitedway.org.

Presenting Sponsors:
Bruderhof
United Healthcare

Supporting Sponsor:
Ulster Savings

Hole-in-One Contest Sponsor:
Toshiba Business Solutions

For sponsorship form, go to http://www.ulsterunitedway.org/wp-content/uploads/Golf-Sponsor-Form-2013.pdf.

United Way of Ulster County
450 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401

For more information on funded programs or member agencies visit our website: www.ulsterunitedway.org.

- Follow United Way of Ulster County on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/UlsterUnitedWay

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May 31-June 2 - New York Conservatory For The Arts (NYCA) Presents "The Little Mermaid Jr." At The Woodstock Playhouse



Click below links for additional details:
www.woodstockplayhouse.org/woodstock_playhouse_014.htm
www.nyca.org/tickets.htm


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Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce News & Events

Upcoming Chamber News and Events: 

-- Have Something to Say? Want to Promote Your Business? We Need You! SUCC is always looking for sponsors, volunteer speakers to support our monthly events, seminars & luncheons. If you know someone or have ideas for speaking events, please talk to us! We also appreciate the support of event sponsors, who get opportunities to promote their involvement at the event, featured sponsorship notices on all public & Chamber announcements, including sponsor showcasing on our website and in our press releases & public newsletter. Or maybe you just want to highlight your business at an event by donating a raffle prize? We have many sponsorship opportunities available and appreciate your support! Contact the Chamber office at (845) 691-6070.

The Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce welcomes announcements, news, invitations & reminders from its members for publication in the weekly briefs and bi-monthly newsletter.

Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 320 3553 Route 9 W
Highland, NY 12528
Phone: 845-691-6070
Email: southernulster@optimum.net


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June 1 - Barefoot Dance Center, LLC. Hosts “Dance Concert”

Saturday, June 1, 5:00 PM at McKenna Theatre, SUNY New Paltz Campus

Tickets at the door: $12 adults/$6 kids & teens (free 3 years & under)

This year’s annual concert celebrates Barefoot’s TEN year birthday! Come witness a heartfelt and joyful community dance concert, which features pieces choreographed by both professionals and students. Performers include young dancers in creative movement through teenaged members of Barefoot Dance Company, as well as special guest alumni. Audience members will be impressed by the level of artistry and focus the students bring to the work. The range of ages and styles offers audience members a wonderful opportunity to view the natural progression of our classes at Barefoot.  In addition, it is a delight for the company to perform for their home audience after touring throughout the Hudson Valley all year.

Do you have children of your own? Bring them as the event is family friendly, and both you and your children should find the variety of work exciting and inspiring. Even the youngest child is often wide eyed with wonder.

More information about Barefoot Dance Center’s many offerings is available at the center’s website at www.barefootdancecenter.  The studio may also be reached at
845-384-6146. Find us on Facebook.

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June 1 - “Bridge to the Future” Auction and Dinner Benefits Children With Autism At center For Spectrum Services

Please Join Us

The 2013“Bridge to the Future” Auction & Dinner is just weeks away!

Check out some of the highlights on our list of Auction Items:

Personal Saturday Night Bluegrass Band Concert

3 Night Stay in Luxurious Cape May Point Home

Guided Kayak Tour for Party of Six

And many more including one-of-a-kind jewelry, artwork, dining experiences, etc.

We hope you’ll join us on June 1st for our gala:

2013 Bridge to the Future at Wiltwyck Golf & Country Club in Kingston!
 
Come have a great time with your friends, loved ones and colleagues, for a GREAT cause—helping us raise funds to keep Center for Spectrum Services’ programs strong. Your evening will begin with hot & cold hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you catch up with friends, old and new, and peruse the silent auction. Then make your way to the ballroom where you will enjoy a complete dinner with your choice of entrées and all the trimmings, including wine on every table. Then our extraordinary auctioneer, George Cole, will bring the live auction truly to life like only George Cole can do!  Take part in the raffles and the 50/50, too! 

We look forward to having you with us for a really fun evening while we bid, laugh, and come together to ensure that Center for Spectrum Services keeps brightening the lives of our special children.

Here’s all the information you need to make it happen:

When: June 1, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Wiltwyck Golf and Country Club - 404 Steward Lane,  Kingston, NY
Ticket Price: $50.00 per person
Reservations required.

Reserve Your Ticket(s) Now!

Contact Elissa Cascio, Spectrum Services Foundation Development Coordinator,
Phone: 845-336-2616 ext. 165, or email: ecascio@centerforspectrumservices.org

If you can consider donating a gift item for the auction, click here for Donation Form.

This event is proudly sponsored by Spectrum Services Foundation.
www.centerforspectrumservices.org

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June 1 - 15th Annual Great Plant Swap and Sale

As you get your garden ready for spring this year, don’t forget to put aside some plants for the 15th Annual Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEU) Master Gardeners Great Plant Swap and Sale taking place Saturday, June 1 at the CCEUC Education Center located at 232 Plaza Road in Kingston. Plants to swap can be dropped off that Saturday morning between 9:00am and 10:00am.

Swappers will receive vouchers for the number of plants they drop off. And then return at 11:00am to swap vouchers for plants! At 11:30 the swap will open to the public for sale. Plants must be labeled by name and color of flower, in pots, well cared for, healthy and not on the New York State list of Invasive Plants (http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=israt).  Master Gardeners will refuse any plants not meeting these criteria.

Master Gardener volunteers will also be answering gardening questions and have lots of gardening information available. So, pot up your divisions or extra plants a few weeks before the swap date, label them, and bring them to exchange for vouchers.

For more information please call Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or visit our website at www.cceulster.org. No early birds please.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events visit our online calendar at www.cceulster.org. Follow CCEUC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CCEUlster?fref=ts) and Twitter (https://www.facebook.com/CCEUlster?fref=ts).  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

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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June 2 - Shelter, A Concert Event To Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence In The Hudson Valley

June 2nd, 2013 7:00 p.m. Sosnoff Theater
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Bard College

On June 2nd at 7 o'clock The Fisher Center on the campus of Bard College hosts Natalie Merchant & The Kalmia String Quartet along with local singers Amy Helm, Simi Stone, Elizabeth Mitchell and Yungchen Lhamo for a night of music and message drawing attention to the grave problem of domestic violence in the Hudson Valley. The evening is a fundraiser for two domestic violence shelters: The Washbourne House of Ulster County and Grace Smith House of Dutchess County.

Throughout the evening speakers will give an overview of the scale and scope of domestic violence in both Dutchess and Ulster Counties, give personal accounts of victims, describe the shelter experience, and local and state-wide amelioration and prevention efforts. Speakers will include: Gwen Wright (Executive Director, NYS Office for The Prevention of Domestic Violence), Kathy Welby-Moretti (Director of The Washbourne House), Renee Fillette (Executive Director of Grace Smith House), Elizabeth Culmone (Ulster County Assistant District Attorney), Marjorie Smith (Bureau Chief, Dutchess County District Attorney).

In the mid-Hudson Valley, like the rest of the country, the numbers of extreme violence meted out by members of the same household are staggering. Each year in Ulster and Dutchess counties thousands of victims decide they've had enough and call police for help. Many thousands more are too scared, and never make the call. Each year hundreds of abusive perpetrators are arrested and dozens go to prison. And each year in our counties so-called "intimate partners" kill their partners.

Within a period of 15 months in Dutchess County six deaths were attributed to domestic violence. In the past five years, seven women in Ulster have paid the ultimate price, with their lives.
In 2012 there were 3,200 domestic incident reports filed in Ulster County resulting in 567 arrests. In Dutchess County last year, 4,928 complaints were filed with police with 909 arrests.
These statistics combine for a bi-county total of 8,128 formal complaints last year, or an average of 677 per month, 156 each week, 22 a day. These shocking numbers only represent a fraction of the actual figures with an estimated fifty-five to ninety-five percent of domestic violence cases going unreported.

And the numbers grow each year. "Often people want to point to the economy. Do people stress out more when they're economically deprived, when they've lost their jobs, are unemployed? Yes, those are certainly risk factors for domestic violence, even homicide. But none of those things cause the violence. Violence is violence."
-Renee Fillette, executive director of Grace Smith House in Poughkeepsie

"When we say domestic violence we're talking about people who are either members of the same family or household. Girlfriend/boyfriend qualifies, though they don't necessarily have to live together. They might be related by blood or marriage, have a child together, or might have been married to each other previously. The question really is was the assault made against someone you have an intimate relationship with. Same sex partners now fall under the definition, so the laws that protect heterosexual couples now protect homosexual couples, which is really important."
-Elizabeth Culmone, Ulster County Assistant District Attorney

"When we're talking about women making the decision to come into shelter, to leave everything, someone who has been victimized, beaten, threatened, who's been degraded to such an extent that the onus has been put on them that they have to leave their home and start their whole lives over again. These are the most courageous women I have ever known in my life."
-Kathy Welby-Moretti, director of The Washbourne House (Family of Woodstock).

"In February, at the Billion Rising event Kingston, I was confronted by a room full of life-size cardboard figures each with a sign that contained a woman's name, her age, hometown and the date she was murdered by her intimate partner. My heart stopped when I read the name of my town. In an instant I realized that the global issue of violence toward women was festering in my own neighborhood. Then I met Kathy from The Washbourne House domestic violence shelter and heard detailed accounts of terrorized women fleeing for their lives in the night with their children. How could this be happening in the idealized rural setting that is my home? I decided to help connect these families in crisis with the members of our community who have the privilege of living in peace and security."
-Natalie Merchant

SHELTER will feature vocal performances by several woman artists who are members of the Hudson Valley musical community. Amy Helm, the multi-instrumentalist and gifted singer of the band Ollabelle, keeps the proud Helm family musical legacy alive. Elizabeth Mitchell (with her husband Dan Littleton) has made three wonderful albums of children's music for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. They often perform original material under the band name "Ida." Simi Stone, classically trained violinist and charismatic soul singer was born and raised in Ulster County where she has recently returned after years of performing and recording in New York City. Yungchen Lhamo is a world-renowned Tibetan Buddhist devotional singer who has made three albums for Peter Gabriel's label Real World and has recently made the Valley her home. The Kalmia Quartet is made up of four Bard Conservatory students, three of whom are brothers: violinists Shawn and Scot Moore, and cellist Stanley Moore, and violist Leah Gastler. Professor James Bagwell, director of Bard Conservatory of Music, will conduct the quartet. Additional musicians will include pianist Uri Sharlin, guitarist Gabriel Gordon, and bassist Jesse Murphy who have all performed with Merchant for over a decade.

SHELTER is sponsored by Chronogram Magazine, Radio Woodstock 100.1, WKZE and made possible by the generosity and assistance of both The Bard Conservatory of Music and The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

SHELTER ticket prices range from $40 to $250 for a premium patron seat, which includes admission to an artists' reception following the performance. Tickets can be purchased through the Fisher Center Box Office at (845) 758-7900 or www.fishercenter.bard.edu.

For more information about this event, please contact Beth Bengston at Hale Advisors in Kingston, NY (845) 383-1361
www.shelterconcert.com.  

About the Washbourne House:
The mission of The Washbourne House is to provide an alternative to living in a violent situation and to offer education/resources necessary for victims to make healthier choices for them selves and their families.

Mission:
To provide the best and most complete services for victims of Domestic Violence.

Company Overview:
We are not just a shelter but a complete program offering many services to victims and the community.

The Washbourne House
PO Box 3817
Kingston, New York 12402

Kathleen Welby- Moretti Director

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June 3 - Energy Exercises (Qi Gong) for Breast Health with Meg Coons, L.Ac. 

Sponsored by the HealthAlliance Oncology Support Program

Monday, June 3, 2013 5:30-7:00 pm at the Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, NY. Meg will share with us the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and teach simple “Wu Ming Qigong” Energy Movements specifically designed for Breast Health For those with Breast Cancer and those interested in Prevention. Meg Coons, L.Ac., is a trainer for the Breast Cancer Prevention Project, a Qigong-based program. She received her training from Dr. Nan Lu in his role as Qigong Master and founder of Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation, New York City.  Meg has been a Qigong student of Master Lu since 1999 and is currently studying Medical Qigong. She received her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA GraduateSchool of Integrative Medicine, Austin Texas. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

$ 8.00 suggested Donation. For more information or to register for this event, please call 845 339-2071 ext. 100 or email: doris.blaha@hahv.org

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June 6 - Join Ivy Lodge Assisted Living For Our Open House And Ribbon Cutting



Ivy Lodge Assisted Living offers traditional, special needs, and enhanced assisted living in a charmingly comfortable setting.

845-246-4646
www.IvyLodgeAssistedLiving.com


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June 6 - Raising HOPE to Honor Michelle Martin, Eva Tenuto, and The Dyson Foundation 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 6, 2013, and the HOPE's Fund “Raising HOPE” gala at the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties. In this beautiful setting you will enjoy a delicious dinner, a “Power of the Purse” silent auction of handbags, music and dancing, and the camaraderie of people who want to make a difference in the lives of women, as well as honor two individuals, and one Foundation who already have.

Honorees include Michelle Martin, Managing Principal of RiverStone Wealth Management and a founding member of HOPE's Fund, for her vision to establish an initiative to change lives right here at home. Eva Tenuto, the founder of Starling Productions, and the successful TMI (Too Much Information) Project, for her direction of several successful benefit performances for HOPE's Fund; and the Dyson Foundation, for start-up and ongoing funding for Project HOPE - the women's mentoring program under the HOPE's Fund umbrella.

HOPE'S Fund was established in 2007 by the United Way of Ulster County, and a small group of dedicated and passionate Ulster County women who wanted to make a difference in the lives of other women. In the last six years the group has grown, goals have been accomplished, and our mission to provide HOPE - Hope, Opportunity, Passion, and Empowerment - to women in our county has broadened. Over 100 Ulster County women have been mentored and supported as they reach their life goals that range from finding safe and affordable housing for their family, to completing their education, to starting their own business - women like Gerry:
"I wanted to let you all know how much of an impact you have made in my life. I still feel a flood of emotion every time I think of the amazing opportunity you have given me, as well as an overwhelming sense of happiness and encouragement from knowing that you believed in me."
Gerry F. - Scholarship HOPE recipient

The gala will begin at 5:30 with cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and light music and continue with a sit-down dinner, silent auction of purses, and dance music of The Lindsey Webster Trio.

For more information, contact Su Marcy, United Way of Ulster County, marcys@hvc.rr.com or 845-331-4199 x2. Tickets are $75, and may be purchased by calling the United Way or visiting the HOPE's Fund website at www.hopesfund.org.

HOPE's Fund, initiated by the United Way of Ulster County, was created to inspire a community of women to mobilize their time, talent, and financial resources to help other women achieve their potential.

HOPE's Fund
c/o United Way of Ulster County, 450 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

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June 9 - Woodstock Chamber Orchestra 2012-2013 Season Concludes

 The WOODSTOCK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA opened its 34th season under the baton of its new music director, Nathan Madsen.  


Nathan Madsen

The season concludes in June with another Beethoven symphony, No. 5, Ravel’s “Le tombeau de Couperin”, and Alan Shulman’s “Woodstock Waltzes”, a WCO commission from 1985. The June concert will be presented on June 9th at the Woodstock Playhouse only. Scheduling conflicts limited the first and final concerts of the season to the Woodstock location, but all concerts in future seasons are planned to take place at both Olin Hall and the Woodstock Playhouse.

The Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, formed in 1980 by musicians from the Woodstock area, now is comprised of professional musicians from the entire Hudson Valley. The WCO regularly performs music by local and regional composers and performs in Woodstock and at Bard College in Dutchess county.

Please call (845) 679-6431 or visit our website (www.wco-online.com) for information and updates.


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June 15 - Mid-Town Make a Difference Day 

8th Annual
Mid-Town Make a Difference Day
Building A Strong Community: Neighbor to Neighbor
“Dream - Imagine - Become”

Mid-Town Make a Difference Day
Saturday, June 15th, 2013 from 11am - 3 pm
Everette Hodge Community Center, 15-21 Franklin Street, Kingston, N.Y.

If you are interested in being one of our exhibitors, please contact: Linda Showers at showers412@aol.com. 

Exhibitor Registration
Event:
Date and Time:
Place:

Set up and tear down times:
Set up starting at 8:30am. Must be complete by 10:30 am.
Street will be blocked off to exhibitor car traffic at 10:30am.
Tear down after 3:15 pm

Exhibitor sites consist of a 10 x 10 space.

Bring your own display table, sun and weather protection and chairs.
Access to electricity is limited. If you need electricity please call ASAP.

Registration must be completed by June 7th, 2013

Agency Name:

Contact Person:

Address:

Phone #:
Fax #:
E-Mail:

Brief description of display and handouts/giveaways. (Please make activity interactive)

We will be using the passports again and need the activity to be accomplished before the passport is signed.

Please complete the above form and Email to showers412@aol.com or fax to: The Rose Women’s Care Service at 845-834-3693

For registration information please contact Marge at 845-691-7984 or Linda at 845-338-2057.  For further information contact: Megan Weiss at 331-1110.

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June 15 - Free Event at Sunflower Natural Foods Market 

Sunflower Natural Foods Market 35th Anniversary!
Sat. June 15th, 11 am to 3 pm.
Bradley Meadows Plaza, Woodstock, N.Y.

Free Food, Free Raffles, Free Samples, Kids Activities, Meet and Greet with local practitioners & green businesses!
www.sunflowernatural.com

Best,
Melissa Misra
Director of Marketing
Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill HIll Road
Woodstock, NY
12498
Store: 845.679.5361
info@sunflowernatural.com

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Starting June 15 - Maverick Concerts 2013 Season Opens 

98th Annual Festival Will Celebrate English Composer Benjamin Britten

Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, announces the opening of its 98th festival of Music in the Woods on Saturday, June 15.The season promises a prodigious feast of great music, performed by brilliant artists from around the world. The exciting and eclectic Jazz at the Maverick series returns, as do the free Saturday morning Young People’s Concerts. And for the first time in the Maverick's long history, a film will be screened at the festival's acclaimed concert hall.

- Britten at Woodstock
Maverick's 2013 season will celebrate the centenary of the great 20th-century English composer Benjamin Britten (http://www.boosey.com/composer/benjamin+britten), with performances of his complete oeuvre for string quartet as well as the music of his idols and contemporaries. Audiences will be treated to familiar and cherished works of chamber music, along with lesser-known marvels of the repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

A high point of the summer, in what has become a Maverick tradition, is a concert of music for chamber orchestra and soloists conducted by Music Director Alexander Platt. This year, the event focuses on a work that Britten composed during the summer he spent at Woodstock in 1939. Written on the eve of World War Two, “Les Illuminations,” for tenor and string orchestra, is an epic song cycle set to the words of the French poet Arthur Rimbaud (http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/1268).  Paul Appleby of the Metropolitan Opera will sing the solo part. The atmosphere of Britten’s world will be further conjured through readings of poetry by W.H. Auden, Stephen Spender, and Virginia Woolf. Other works on this gala program will include music by Mozart, Henry Purcell, and Britten's mentor, the late-Romantic English composer Frank Bridge (http://www.netreach.net/~druid/FrankBridge.html).

- The Players
As always, the rustic splendor of Maverick's historic concert hall will be host to A-list chamber ensembles from around the world, many of whom are guests who come back year after year.

The Miró Quartet, a perennial favorite with Maverick audiences, returns with the acclaimed pianist Melvin Chen. The Shanghai Quartet has returned to Maverick year after year, as has the Jupiter Quartet, who will perform once again with the brilliant young Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev.

The Leipzig String Quartet, who have won the hearts of Maverick audiences the past several years,also has a return engagement in August at Maverick, as do the American, Ensō, Daedalus, and Parker quartets, Trio Solisti, cellist Zuill Bailey, and pianists Robert Koenig, Pedja Muzijevic, and Ilya Yakushev.

Every year Maverick also welcomes artists who are new to its woodland precincts. This summer, those making their Maverick debuts include two of the most sought-after young string quartets performing today, the Escher, who have just completed a three-year residency at Lincoln Center, and the Voxare, as well as the distinguished German tenor Rufus Müller, in a rare performance of Britten’s song cycle “Winter Words”.

- Jazz at the Maverick
There will be four jazz Saturday evenings this summer at the Maverick. On Aug. 3, jazz guitarist Perry Beekman will be back with his friends for an evening of songs by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, and the arrestingly innovative jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch returns on Aug. 10, this year with the Italian clarinetist Nico Gori. Labor Day weekend will feature a evening with singer-songwriter Marc Black and jazz piano master Warren Bernhardt on Aug. 31. And on Sept. 7, the young New York-based pianist and composer Dan Tepfer will showcase his jazzy interpretation of J.S. Bach's “Goldberg Variations”.

- Theater at the Maverick
Continuing Maverick's theatrical tradition and heritage, members of the prestigious theatrical troupe Actors and Writers will once again take the Maverick stage for dramatic readings, this year with two evenings of multiple original short comic and dramatic plays, on July 6 and July 13.

- Film at the Maverick
Maverick's 98th summer of Music in the Woods will open on June 15 with a screening of “Orchestra of Exiles” (http://www.aronsonfilms.com/Huberman.html), a film by Academy Award-nominated director (and Hudson Valley resident) Josh Aronson (http://www.aronsonfilms.com/bio.html).  The movie documents the story of Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman, his heroic rescue of some of Europe's greatest musicians, and the founding of the orchestra that became the Israel Philharmonic. This is the first time a film has been shown at the Maverick hall, and Mr. Aronson will be on hand to introduce the film and to talk with the audience after the screening.

- Young People's Concerts
Maverick is once again pleased to offer its series of four Young People's Concerts, lively events that always draw a crowd on Saturday mornings. This year's lineup for the popular series includes Grammy-nominated Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell, cellist and Woodstock native Erica Pickhardt, the award-winning and charming piano virtuoso Ilya Yakushev, and legendary Woodstock singer-songwriter Marc Black.

- Ongoing Restoration
Maverick's historic hall opens after further extensive renovation that was done over the winter months. The improvements include modern rest rooms and an expanded green room for the artists.

Maverick Concerts' entire 2013 schedule is available at www.maverickconcerts.org.

Maverick Concerts is the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America and a winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. Built by Maverick Art Colony founder Hervey White, Maverick Concert Hall first opened its doors to music lovers in 1916. The rustic hall is located at 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, N.Y. 12498. With acoustics ideally suited to the intimacy of live chamber music performance, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For additional details, including a schedule of concerts, ticket prices, and seating information, visit www.maverickconcerts.org or call Maverick’s recorded message line at 845-679-8217.

Yamaha is the Official Piano of Maverick Concerts. The C7 grand piano in the hall is a generous loan from Yamaha Artist Services.

Maverick Concerts, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization made possible in part with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; an award from the National Endowment for the Arts; the Maverick Endowment Fund; Friends of Maverick; the towns of Woodstock and Hurley; local businesses; individual donors; and other public and private foundations.

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Starting June 20 - Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community (RVHHC) Free Holistic Self-Care Classes

Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community invites you to join us at any, or all, of our three monthly events listed below!

This month's free holistic Self-Care Class, Sponsored by The Rondout Valley Holistic Health Group And Family Traditions, is Thursday, February 21st, 7:15-8:45 pm at Family Traditions, 3853 Main St., Stone Ridge (in the Emmanuel Shopping Center). The class is: Visual Centering, with Kathryn E. May, clinical psychologist.

The technique Kathryn calls Visual Centering was developed in the 1950's by Amos Gunsberg, M.A. He observed that people who have experienced difficulties in childhood show the effects of trauma in the way they focus their eyes. The child develops strategies for limiting the capacity to see what is happening around them. These strategies change the way we see the 3-dimensional world, as well as interfere with connection to our bodies, and especially our hearts, the source of emotional intelligence.

Gunsberg saw that permanent change requires change in the brain channels we use to register the emotional impact of experiences, and that those changes can be accomplished by reworking the channels
in the visual cortex - along the optic nerve. He understood that by changing the way we use our eyes, we literally change the way we see the world and ourselves.

This program will be taught by Kathryn E. May, clinical psychologist:
Kathryn has been in private practice in NYC and the Hudson Valley for 35 years. She has developed the radically new Visual Centering Technique, which has helped hundreds of clients to rework neurological brain channels, allowing them to see life from a more positive, present-oriented perspective. This, combined with her spiritual approach to social and developmental issues, has evolved
into a treatment method for eliminating anxiety and depression as well resolving personal and family relationships.

At the Rondout Valley Holistic Health Group, healthcare takes body, mind, emotions, and spirit into account as health issues are addressed and asks patients to play an active and responsible role in the healing process. To help patients learn how to help themselves, we offer a series of monthly classes in holistic self-care. Your body knows how to heal itself when given the proper support. Come and learn a variety of methods to support your own well being. See www.RVHHC.org.

Schedule of Upcoming Classes in 2013:
- June 20th Marc Grossman: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
- July 18th Nancy Eos : Self-Help Homeopathy From the Health Food
Store
- August 15th Suzy Meszoly: Crystal Clear Masters
- September 19th Suzanne Bottigliero: Self-Reflexology
- October 17th Tony Parker: Emotional Freedom Technique
- Nov.21st Rob Norris and Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes: Reconnective
Healing and Matrix Energetics
- Dec. 19th Team: Solstice Celebration

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Starting June 20 - Woodstock Playhouse 2013 Summer Stock Season

Established in 1938 as one of the first Rural Extensions of Broadway by Robert Elwyn, fifth generation member of one of Woodstock's oldest families, the Woodstock Playhouse celebrates the star-crossed and poetic Anniversaries of its 75th year since its establishment and its 25th year since its burning to the ground. 

Now fully restored, enclosed and climate controlled with theatre seating and two galleries, a description which fits into the footsteps of the original structure, the summer cast of emerging professionals from the national and NYC theatre world are assembling for you this summer. 

The installation of a '75 Years of Woodstock Playhouse History' exhibit, created in conjunction with the Historical Society of Woodstock, will be unveiled and on permanent display for the public viewing. 

This summer season's offerings include:

Les Miserables

6/20 8pm, 6/21 8pm, 6/22 8pm, 6/23 2pm, 6/27 8pm, 6/28 8pm, 6/29 8pm, 6/30 2pm
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Purchase tickets for Les Miserables

Fiddler on the Roof

7/11 8pm, 7/12 8pm, 7/13 8pm, 7/14 2pm, 7/18 8pm, 7/19 8pm, 7/20 8pm, 7/21 2pm
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Production
Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS
Purchased tickets for Fiddler on the Roof

Biloxi Blues

7/25 8pm, 7/26 8pm, 7/27 8pm
By Neil Simon
Purchase tickets for Biloxi Blues

The Who's Tommy

8/01 8pm, 8/02 8pm, 8/03 8pm, 8/04 2pm, 8/07 8pm, 8/08 8pm, 8/09 8pm, 8/10 2pm
Music and Lyrics by PETE TOWNSHEND
Book by PETE TOWNSHEND AND DES MCANUFF
Additional Music and Lyrics by JOHN ENTWISTLE and KEITH MOON
Originally Produced on Broadway by
PACE THEATRICAL GROUP and DODGER PRODUCTIONS
with Kardana Productions
Purchase tickets for The Who's Tommy

Woodstock Playhouse
Phone: (845) 679-6900
Website: www.woodstockplayhouse.org
Email Address: info@WoodstockPlayhouse.org
Physical Address: 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1434, Woodstock NY 12498
Randy Conti, Executive Director
Douglas Farrell, Company Manager

The gathering place for great performances at the gateway to Woodstock, NY.


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July 6,7 - 10th Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show!




Welcome to www.sawyermotorscarshow.com  

We are already rockin' and rollin' in preparation for the 10th Anniversary of
THE BEST LITTLE CAR SHOW IN THE NORTHEAST 

However, this year we are planning on being “Not So Little” and we couldn’t be more excited. You are not going to want to miss being a part of this TWO DAY EVENT. 

On Saturday July 6th, we are teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Saugerties & hosting a family fun day for everyone, not just your car enthusiast! We are taking over Cantine Field and celebrating with a carnival, a cruise-in, a musical concert, home run derby, skydivers, pig races, hot air balloon rides, fireworks, and much more.

On Sunday, July 7th, once again our village streets of Main & Partition are shut down to traffic and filled with over 500 cars that sure do bring back the memories.  Non-stop live entertainment and a cause that hit home for all of us, brought over 10,000 people to Saugerties last year. Spectator admission is always free to the public.  All of the village shops and restaurants are open for business. Every year we choose a non-for-profit group and all of our registrations and proceeds of this event go directly to that organization. Fifty trophies are awarded to the best of the best! It's a fun day for kids of all ages. Hope to see you there.
   
This year is a TWO DAY EVENT

There is no registration required for the Cruise-In on
Saturday, July 6th at Cantine Field in Saugerties.

Registration is recommended for the car show on
Sunday, July 7th in the village of Saugerties - Main & Partition Street

Registration details can be found at:
www.sawyermotorscarshow.com/pages/Registration-p5267.html

phone: 845-246-4560
website: www.sawyermotorscarshow.com  

We have almost double the amount of Sponsors as last year and we couldn't have made this TWO DAY EVENT happen without their support! A huge thank you to every one of them!






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September 18 - Buy Local Expo Comes to Saugerties 

New Location 
Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern Conference Center
Wednesday, September 18
Noon - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor only reception to follow 5:00-7:00 pm

Be a part of the Premier Business Expo in Ulster County!
Sponsorship opportunities and Prime Exhibitor Space Now Available

- Showcase your business or organization
- Get increased visibility
- Reach new customers
- Network with other local business leaders

Register today!
Click Here for Sponsor Form, Exhibitor Application and Floor Plan

Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
214 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401
(845) 338-5100

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October 4-6 - Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck 

The Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck
Artrider announces a major new showcase for the arts.
October 4, 5, 6, 2013

The Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck will be a celebration of artistic expression in its many forms with a main focus on craft and visual art. Much more than a craft show, much more than an art show, it will be a celebration of the very concept of creativity, highlighting the exciting art and culture of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

In addition to America's top artists and craftspeople, the festival will present a line-up of exceptional live music including Joey Eppard (lead vocalist and guitarist for the band 3), The Kings County Band with Jay Collins (Allman Brothers Band, Levon Helm, Donald Fagen), Left By The Wayside with Randy Ciarlante (The Band) and The Lindsey Webster Band (Scott Sharrard, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra). There will also be live art projects; children’s art activities; food and wine featuring the bounty of the Hudson Valley; docent guided tours by Stacey Jarit; workshops, craft demonstrations and more.

Artrider Productions of Woodstock, New York, is creating the Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck in collaboration with Dutchess County Tourism, the Dutchess County Arts Council, the Woodstock Film Festival, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, The Valley Table and FiberFlame with the intention of making this event the center of an annual “Arts Weekend” for the pleasure of Hudson Valley residents and tourists.

The Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck will be held during the beautiful fall foliage season at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck, New York, on Route 9. Show hours are Friday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.

Applications for participation are being accepted until June 4, 2013. For more information go to www.artrider.com or call 845-331-7900.

Note: More detailed information and partnership opportunities available upon request.

Artrider Productions Inc. has more than 30 years of experience producing major craft and art shows as well as festivals, concerts and fundraising events. Among its top rated events are the nationally acclaimed Crafts at Lyndhurst at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s landmark estate in Tarrytown and Crafts Park Avenue at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan. Artrider’s mission is to provide creative opportunities for artists to pursue their careers in supportive and stimulating environments while providing enriching cultural experiences for the community.

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Additional Resources To Reference for Workshops, Events & Happenings, And Information on Ulster County, New York

There are lots of organizations in the community that offer workshops, events, happenings, and activities. Here are a few places that you can tap into and check out for more details:

About Town Guide Calendar Listings

Chambers & Other Business Organizations

Chronogram Calendar Listings

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County

Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work & Play in Ulster County Newsletter 'Good For You!'

Cumulus Broadcasting Calendar Listings

Family Of Woodstock Inc. Events

Historic Huguenot Street Events Calendar

Home Town Locator, Ulster County NY

It's About The Hudson Valley

Libraries in Ulster County

NewPaltz.org Annual Event Listings

Phoenicia Times Calendar Listings

Pine Hill Community Center Happenings

Tourism, Ulster County

Townships in Ulster County

Ulster Publishing Event Listings

Visit Vortex Event Listings

Wikipedia, Ulster County, NY


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Please visit our Great Gift Ideas Directory and support local businesses during the gift giving season and for any occasion!

Find information on these and other fine local businesses:

Adams Fairacre Farms
www.adamsfarms.com
336-6300. Kingston.

Bop To Tottom
www.boptotottom.com
338-8100

Burgevin Florist, Inc.
www.burgevins.com
338-8500. Kingston.

Drs. Chasin & Guarente Optometrists, P.C.
www.eyes-ok.com
339-4990.  Kingston.

Flint, Stacie
Expressionist Paintings and Portrait Commissions
www.StacieFlint.com
255-2505.  New Paltz.

Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits
www.foxandhoundwines.com
255-7475.  New Paltz.

H. Houst & Son Inc.
www.hhoust.com
679-2115.  Woodstock.

Jarita's Florist
www.jaritas.com
679-6161. Woodstock.

JK's Wine & Liquor
www.jkswineandliquor.com
331-6429. Kingston.

Loominus Handwovens
www.loominus.com
679-6500.  Woodstock.

MAC Fitness
www.macfitness.net
338-2887. Kingston.

MAC Fitness Spa
www.macfitness.net/spa
338-2887. Kingston.

Michael Gold / The Corporate Image
www.MGphotoman.com
255-5255.  New Paltz.

Moondance Ridge Bed and Breakfast of New Paltz
www.moondanceridge.com
255-4161. New Paltz.

Mother Earth's Storehouse
www.motherearthstorehouse.com
336-5541. Kingston, Saugerties and Poughkeepsie.

Pegasus Shoes
www.pegasusshoes.com
679-2373. Woodstock and New Paltz.

Photos By Rochelle
PhotosbyRochelle.com

River Rock Health Spa
www.riverrock.biz
679-7800.  Woodstock.

Serenity Day Spa
www.adayofserenity.com
695-2212.  Middletown.

The Flower Garden
www.theflowergarden124.com
246-5961.  Saugerties.

Town & Country Liquors
www.townandcountryliquorstore.com
246-8931. Saugerties.

Tuthilltown Spirits
www.tuthilltown.com
633-8734, Gardiner.

YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County
www.ymcaulster.org
338-3810.  Kingston.


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Stacie Flint - Paintings, Portraiture, Commissions, Boxed Greeting Cards, And In The NY Times

  

Stacie Flint is a New Paltz-based artist who was recently featured in The New York Times with her oil 'The New York Public Library' in conjunction with an exhibition of her work at the Mill Street Loft. Stacie’s unique pictural work is immediately recognizable as she explores life's energy through vibrancy, bold imagery, asymmetry, contradiction, and balance.

Stacie is sought after not only for her original coloful, energetic expressionist oil paintings but also for her work in portraiture and commissions.

Her line of boxed greeting cards are sold exclusively online at http://tinyurl.com/cxm8qpx.

For more information, visit

http://www.stacieflint.com
www.facebook.com/stacieflint
www.youtube.com/stacieflint
Phone:  845-255-2505
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$500 Student Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted Until May 15 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program is encouraging any college or college bound student in Ulster County pursuing a horticulture, agriculture or environmental biology degree to apply for the 2013 Dominic Parise Master Gardener Scholarship.

Students who wish to apply can download an information sheet and application at www.cceulster.org click the Registration Forms button or click here.  Applications must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2013.

The Dominic Parise Master Gardener Scholarship was established in honor of former Horticultural Assistant, Dominic Parise, who played a critical role in revitalizing the Master Gardener Program in Ulster County. The Master Gardener Program consists of a group of trained volunteers who help educate and assist the community in a variety of horticulture projects.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events visit our online calendar at www.cceulster.org. Follow CCEUC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CCEUlster?fref=ts) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/CCEUlster).  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

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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Call for Entries Deadline May 17: The 10th Kingston Sculpture Biennial 

What: Call for Entries - Kingston Sculpture Biennial
Where: Kingston, NY (Rondout Area)
When: Deadline for Submissions: May 17, 2013 (The Biennial will run July thru October, 2013)
Details: The 10th Kingston Sculpture Biennial aims to create a concentrated installation of artworks along the Lower Broadway median and the beautiful Rondout Waterfront Walkway with the intention of creating a dialog between the artists and the community. The theme is "Texture of Place", and we are leaving it open to interpretation. Please visit www.askforarts.org and click on the link for the biennial to download an entry form. Entry forms should be sent to the curator, Sarah Bachelier: Kingstonsculpturebiennial2013@gmail.com
Deadline for Submissions: May 17, 2013

About ASK:
The Arts Society of Kingston, a regional center for the arts, presents a diverse range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related programming for the benefit of artists, art-lovers, and the general community of the Hudson Valley. Through its initiatives, ASK provides opportunities, resources, and education for artists. In carrying out this mission, ASK enriches the quality of life, bridges cultural gaps, and increases awareness and appreciation of the arts. For more information, please visit www.ASKforArts.org.

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May 17 Deadline For Entries For Call for Visual Art! “Ulster County: People, Places & Things” 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) is seeking artwork as part of their Centennial Celebration. An art opening reception is planned for Saturday, June 1 at the CCEUC Education Center located at 232 Plaza Road in Kingston from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Entries will only be accepted on Friday May 17, 2013 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Click here for the complete prospectus and registration form or visit www.cceulster.org and click Registration Forms.

Eligibility: Open to all artists who reside or have resided in Ulster County. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces. Original 2-D artwork in any traditional medium including, oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, charcoal/graphite, digital art, photography and mixed media. No 3-D or floor display pieces will be accepted. Work must not exceed 20” in any dimension, including frame. All artwork submitted must be for sale.

Presentation: CCEUC is a public and family orientated not-for-profit association. Therefore, we reserve the right to decline submissions if they are deemed offensive or inappropriate to the public.
 
Sales and Statement of Intent: CCEUC will encourage sales through promotion via mailing lists, social media websites and all local media outlets. Artist will receive 70% of sale within 30 days following last day of exhibit. A 30% commission will go directly to CCEUC’s educational programming. CCEUC reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for promotion purposes.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events visit our online calendar at www.cceulster.org. Follow CCEUC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CCEUlster?fref=ts) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/CCEUlster).  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

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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Beyond the Letter Of The Law Awards Nomination Form 

We need your help!

Resource Center for Accessible Living is looking for nominees to receive awards at our 30th Anniversary Gala scheduled for October 24th, 2013!  Nominees could be businesses or individuals that help share RCAL’s mission to encourage and develop access within our community. Recipients should be an individual or group that goes beyond the “norm”. People who honor the spirit and very essence of providing access to programs, services, education, business, and to the lives of our community members. People who have made a genuine or substantial effort to include persons with disabilities and provide opportunities in our community.

For more information, please refer to the attached nomination form. Please return forms to office@rcal.org or by mail to: 727 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401.

We appreciate your help!

Award Nomination Form:
Nominees Wanted!

For Resource Center for Accessible Living’s 
Beyond the Letter of the Law Awards 2013 

There are many businesses and individuals that share RCAL's mission to encourage and develop access in our community. RCAL wants to recognize these local individuals and businesses that go beyond compliance with the “letter” of accessibility laws. Awardees honor the spirit-the essence and intent of the law-when providing access to their programs, services, businesses and lives.

We are asking for your help in identifying deserving individuals and businesses for these awards. RCAL’s Board of Directors will select the awardees to present an Access Award at RCAL’s 30th Anniversary Gala on October 24th, 2013.

Who is eligible? Anyone who has made a genuine and substantial effort to include persons with disabilities by providing access and opportunities to participate in our community.

- An individual or group who has advocated increasing access and inclusion.
- A Business in the community that has made their facilities more accessible for all people and/or hires persons with disabilities
- An individual with a disability who practices independent living on a daily basis.
- A place of worship or a group that welcomes and includes persons with disabilities.
- Who is your nominee?

Yes! My nominee is: (Name of individual or business) for Recognition at RCAL’s Beyond the Letter of the Law Awards and Visitability Showcase

Briefly describe the reasons for your nomination:

Your name:
Phone Number:
Address:

Please return to: RCAL, 727Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 or call us at 845-331-0541 or office@rcal.org

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Preventative​ Health Resources in Ulster County 

Check out our new website http://healthyulstercounty.net/ that's designed to bring all of the preventative health resources in Ulster County together in one place.

Any Ulster County based business, nonprofit organization or resident can list (in an overview form) their products/services/programs/events free of charge.

Restaurants can also feature healthy menu items.

Take advantage of this free service by visiting the site and going to the "I Want to Participate" tab.

Stacy Kraft
stor@co.ulster.ny.us
Public Health Education Coordinator
Health Education Unit
Hrs.-Mon.-Thurs. (9 am-5 pm)
Ulster County Department of Health
300 Flatbush Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
http://www.UlsterCountyNY.gov/health
(845) 334-5527
Fax 340-3086

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YWCA Youth Leadership Program 

The YWCA is proud to announce another year of coordinating the Youth Leadership Program. This is an annual summer program for youth ages 13-15 living in Ulster County. Its goal is to give young people leadership experience by providing them with the opportunity to hold a summer internship with a local business or agency. By design, it gives participants real skills in the workplace, builds a sense of responsibility and leadership skills, and includes a community service project.

In order to hold this community-building program, we are in need of sponsors. Your agency's contribution will allow more young people to access the program. All sponsors will be recognized in the program at our annual Tribute to Women event.

If your business or agency is interested in hosting an intern, please complete the form below and mail or fax it to the YWCA (contact information is below).

Please see the letter below for more details on the program, and do not hesitate to call me with questions at 845-338-6844 x117.

Thank you very much!

Katy Kondrat
Case Manager
YWCA of Ulster County
Teen Parent Services
Phone: (845) 338-6844 ext. 117
Fax: (845) 338-0620
www.ywcaulstercounty.org

Dear Community Member:

The YWCA of Ulster County is pleased to announce that this summer we are once again offering the Youth Leadership Program to adolescents age 13-15 who reside in the Kingston area. The program will start on Monday, July 8th and end on Friday, August 16th.
The Youth Leadership Program is supported by the United Way of Ulster County and is designed to give participants workplace experience and build leadership skills. The schedule consists of:

- 4 days per week for four hours per day at internship placement sites
- Participation in a weekly, 3 hour, skill-building workshop
- Participation in a community service project

Due to limited funding and a large number of applications, we are looking for sponsors.  A $400.00 sponsorship covers the stipend given to each youth participant, the cost of supplies, workshop materials, and snacks. Your donation will directly support a youth in your community.

If you or your organization is able to help by hosting and or contributing to the cost of one or more interns or if you are able to cover a portion of the cost of one intern, it would be greatly appreciated. Your contribution will be recognized in our annual Tribute to Women Dinner program that is given out to all who attend.

Please feel free to call me at 338-6844 x117 with any questions. As the program start date is rapidly approaching we would greatly appreciate your prompt response to this request.

We would like to have all sites selected and monies in by June 14 in order for the participants to be able to start on July 8th.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Katy Kondrat
Youth Leadership Program Coordinator

Youth Leadership Program Summer 2013 Application 
July 8th to August 16th - Please respond before June 14

Yes I/We are interested in having an intern(s) at our site this summer:

Yes I/We are interested in sponsoring an intern for $

(Please make checks out to YWCA Ulster County and put YLP in the Memo Line)

No, we cannot accommodate an intern this year:

Site:

Address:

Telephone:

Site Supervisor or Contact Person:

Number of Interns we would like to have: (One or more)

Type of work experience available:

Hours that would be most helpful for us to have an intern at our site:

Comments/Concerns:

Please fax completed form to 338-0620 attention: Katy
Or mail to: YWCA of Ulster County
Attention: Katy Kondrat
209 Clinton Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Questions? Call Katy at 338-6844 x117

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Now Accepting Applications for Ulster Leadership Development Institute 

For over twenty years the Chamber, through Leadership Ulster classes, has helped local business people reach their full potential as leaders in their professions and in the community.

Do you want to:
- Improve your leadership skills
- Learn from leaders in the region
- Develop the skills necessary to serve on a board of directors or foundation
- Contribute to the quality of life in our region

…Then now is the time to sign up for the Class of 2014 starting in September 2013.

Go to http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/ULDI-Brochure-2011-12.pdf to view the program brochure.

Go to http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/uldi-app-edited-date.pdf for an application.

Contact Leadership Ulster coordinators for more information at (845) 338-5100.

Fran DePetrillo-Savoca
Fran@UlsterChamber.org

Bob Hirsch
Bob@UlsterChamber.org

Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County, Inc.
214 Fair Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-5100
 www.UlsterChamber.org
"Creating A Climate Where Business Can Thrive"

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June 15 - Midtown Make a Difference Day 2013 Free Event Opportunities 

Be part of an exciting event. Free everything even space as an exhibitor.  Register now!

Mid-Town Make a Difference Day
Building A Strong Community: Neighbor to Neighbor
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
“Dream - Imagine - Become”

Exhibitor Registration
Event: Mid-Town Make a Difference Day
Date and Time: June 15th, 2013 from 11am - 3 pm
Place: Everette Hodge Community Center, 15-21 Franklin Street, Kingston, NY
Set up and tear down times: Set up starting at 8:30am. Must be complete by10:30 am.
Street will be blocked off to exhibitor car traffic at 10:30am.
Tear down after 3:15 pm
Exhibitor sites consist of a 10 x 10 space.
Bring your own display table, sun and weather protection and chairs.
Access to electricity is limited. If you need electricity please call ASAP.
Registration must be completed by June 7th, 2013.

Agency Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Brief description of display and handouts/giveaways. (Please make activity interactive)

We will be using the passports again and need the activity to be accomplished before the passport is signed.

Please complete the above form and Email to showers412@aol.com or fax to: The Rose Women’s Care Service at 845-834-3693.

For registration information please contact Marge at 845-691-7984 or Linda at 845-338-2057.  For further information contact: Megan Weiss at 331-1110.

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The 2014 Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) Calendar Call for Photography Entries

Abbreviated Call for Entries:
ASK, The Arts Society of Kingston, is requesting photography submissions on the theme “Arts & Leisure in the City” for the 2014 City of Kingston, NY annual wall calendar. The deadline is August 1st, 2013. Please visit www.askforarts.org/kingstoncalendar.html for full submission requirements.

Full Call for Entries:
ASK, The Arts Society of Kingston, is requesting photography submissions on the theme “Arts & Leisure in the City” for the 2014 City of Kingston, NY annual wall calendar. The deadline is August 1st, 2013.
Submission must include the following to be considered:
1. Digital files at 9” x 12” at 300dpi resolution. Files labeled with artist’s name and title. CD labeled with Artist’s name and contact info.
2. Digital text document with artist’s name, email, phone, website (optional), list of photos, location and brief description of photo.
3. Printed photos for selection committee at 7.5” x 10”.
4. Photo release <Insert link to photo release>, download and fill out.
5. Maximum of 4 photos per artist. Please consider representing all four seasons.
3. Must be mailed or delivered to ASK, 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 on or before August 1st, 2013. ASK hours: Tues. - Fri., 1 - 6pm.
6. Must have been taken within past two years and in the city of Kingston, NY.

Notification of winning photos will take place around September 16.
Photos and accompanying materials will not be returned. For more information please visit www.askforarts.org/kingstoncalendar.html or Anita DeFina Hadley at jags@hvc.rr.com.

About ASK:
The Arts Society of Kingston, a regional center for the arts, presents a diverse range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related programming for the benefit of artists, art-lovers, and the general community of the Hudson Valley. Through its initiatives, ASK provides opportunities, resources, and education for artists. In carrying out this mission, ASK enriches the quality of life, bridges cultural gaps, and increases awareness and appreciation of the arts. For more information, please visit www.ASKforArts.org.

Meagan Gallagher
Communications Director
Arts Society of Kingston
845.338.0331
www.askforarts.org

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Advertising Opportunities with GoodLife Youth Journal Publication for Families and Youth



Introduce yourself and your family to a wholesome NEW publication written and illustrated by kids and young adults. The GoodLife provides an alternative, giving kids purpose, experience and a better way to fulfill their lives and influence others in a positive way.

Purchase an ad to our free publication & help a young adult get paid to create!

The Journal is a forum featuring artwork, photographs and their unique insights into life.
Creating something special as part of a team while contributing to the greater good of our community.

Take out an advertisement in the GoodLife Youth Journal.
Many display ad sizes available.

Sponsor an article for only $50!

Click here for full Media Kit 

Summer 2013 Issue Advertising Deadline is extended to May 18, 2013!

Contact: Carolyn Handel at  
carolynhandel@hvc.rr.com

Marie Shultis
mslogger@aol.com
845-417-1484

Distribution:
The Journal is distributed free to over 100 shops and businesses throughout the Hudson Valley with projections of continued growth.

Circulation:
Each new print issue sees 5,000 new journals circulated. In addition, the online version is seen by thousands via the GoodLife Website, PDF downloads and other established sites such as Issuu.com

Frequency:
The Journal currently comes out on a quarterly basis. Already involved in sponsorship of events such as Thru the Eyes of Youth art show, plans are underway to expand into workshops and classes.

Editorial Content:
This journal is written and illustrated exclusively by young people ages 10-20. Article range from celebrity interviews to fiction to advice columns and everything in-between. The Wall features drawings, cartoons, manga and photography.



Our mailing address is
GoodLife Publishing
20 Mountain View Ave
Woodstock, NY 12498

For any questions or to purchase an ad or become a supporter contact: 
Cathy McNamara at (845) 679-0908, or (845) 332-3353,
goodlifejournal@gmail.com
or visit our Website: GoodLifeYouthJournal.com

Follow us on Facebook.

We look forward to hearing from you!


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Save Money On Your Electric Bill While Also Going Greener

We can now help residences and businesses SAVE on their electric costs while also going greener.

Everything remains the same with your current electric company, except who supplies the energy portion. You'll still get the same service, meter readings, budget billing, service to lines, etc. that you currently have. Only the energy supplier will change.

Savings on natural gas for home heating needs is available, as well.

It's a very simple form to fill out in order to switch. You can also cancel at anytime. No fees, just savings!

If you would like details, please contact Gail at 845.679.0569, info@firstcx.com


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Donate Gifts For Caregivers And Receive 30% Off Advertising with TheCommunityGuide.net's "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Promotion



TheCommunityGuide.net, a unique online resource for anyone living in or visiting the Ulster County area, and published by First Connections, Inc., would like to honor, recognize, show appreciation, and help support local Caregivers – an amazing group
of individuals, who tirelessly and lovingly give the gift of themselves every day to help others in need, and who sometime become quite overwhelmed as they navigate through the process.

As part of our "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program, TheCommunityGuide.net is collecting Gifts/Gift Certificates from businesses for distribution to caregivers at upcoming events, as well as to other local non-profit charitable organizations that support caregivers and impact our local communities (for their fundraising efforts). Gift donations are tax-deductible, and businesses donating gifts will receive some marketing and recognition.

Additionally, for those that donate gifts, TheCommunityGuide.net is offering a special opportunity to receive discounted advertising at 30% OFF. You'll receive coverage on our website, while also helping to support our community efforts.

Are you looking for affordable ways to get in front of and market your services to those interested in finding out more about the local communities, shops, businesses, services, activities, & happenings in the Ulster County area?  Please consider advertising with TheCommunityGuide.net and supporting our "Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program.

How can you participate?

DONATE A GIFT / GIFT CERTIFICATE (TAX-DEDUCTIBLE)
Businesses can donate a gift or gift certifcate for the benefit of caregivers and other organizations that support caregivers and impact our local communities, to be given out at upcoming caregiver conferences, as well as at other local events that support charitable fundraising efforts. Gifts are tax-deductible and those donating gifts will receive additional marketing & recognition. You do not need to advertise to donate a gift. Click here for details and FORM to submit when donating a gift(s).

ADVERTISE or BECOME A SPONSOR
Those donating gifs for caregivers can also take advantage of a 30% Discount OFF of advertising with TheCommunityGuide.net. A portion of the ad sales will benefit caregivers, as well. Affordable advertising rates start at $65/year (before discount)! Sponsorship opportunities are also available (starting at $1,000/year), and help to support our community efforts. Sponsors receive additional marketing & recognition.

SUPPORT AN EVENT
Become a Vendor, Sponsor, or Supporter of an upcoming Caregiver Conference or other venue supporting local non-profit community organizations. Please ask for details.

CLICK HERE for additional information and submission details for the current
"Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Program.

We are now collecting gifts for upcoming events that support caregivers, including for the April 26, 2013 Caregiver Conference to be hosted by Caring Connections and sponsored by the Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), which will take place at the Garden Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Kingston, NY.

A BIG "THANK YOU" goes to our supporting Sponsor, The Merchant Wine and Spirits in Kingston, and to these wonderful businesses who have generously donated over 60 fabulous gifts to benefit caregivers:

• Adams Fairacre Farms, Kingston/Poughkeepsie/Newburgh/Wappinger
• Benny's Pizzeria, Stone Ridge
• Bill's Auto Service, Rosendale
• Blue Willow Guest House & Bed and Breakfast, Stone Ridge
• Bread Alone, Woodstock
• Burgevin Florist, Kingston
• ClutterBusters / Sue Story
• Cocoon, New Paltz
• Emmanuels Marketplace, Inc. / Emmanuel's Pet-Agree, Stone Ridge
• Experience The Difference Salon and Barber Shop, Stone Ridge
• Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston
• Full Circle, Kingston
• The Golden Ginza, Kingston
• The Golden Notebook Bookstore, Woodstock
• Handmade & More, New Paltz
• Handmade by Mom
• Heart of Woodstock, Woodstock
• High Falls Food Co-op, High Falls
• Hurley Country Store, Hurley
• Jack & Lunas Cafe & Catering, Stone Ridge
• Jarita's Florist, Woodstock
• Jean Turmo Ltd., Woodstock
• JK's Wine & Liquor, Kingston
• Joseph's Hair Stylists, Saugerties
• Krause's Chocolates, Inc., Saugerties
• Lane Financial Management, Stone Ridge
• Lil' Jeanne's Barkin for Apples, High Falls
• Linda's Cuts & Color, High Falls
• Madden's Fine Wines & Spirits, Kingston
• Maglyn's Dream,  New Paltz
• Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor Attorneys, Kingston
• Mariner's Harbor Restaurant, Kingston
• Melissa Everett, Ph.D. 
• The Merchant Wine and Spirits, Kingston
• Montano's Shoe Store, Saugerties
• Mother Earth's Storehouse, Kingston/Saugerties/Poughkeepsie
• Moxie Cupcake, New Paltz
• Oriole9, Woodstock
• P&G's, New Paltz
• Pawprints & Whiskers, Kingston
• Picnic Pizza, Kingston
• Pleasures, Woodstock
• Ricci's Barber Shop, New Paltz
• Rosita's, Kingston
• Savona's Trattoria, Kingston
• Schneider's Jewelers, Kingston
• Shear Excellence, Kingston
• Sparkle, Woodstock
• Steel House Restaurant & Catering, Kingston
• Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits, Stone Ridge
• Sunfrost Farms, Woodstock
• The Bakery, New Paltz
• TheCommunityGuide.net, Ulster County
• The Edelweiss Soap Company, Kingston
• The Flower Garden, Saugerties
• The Tea Shop of Woodstock, Woodstock
• Town & Country Liquors, Saugerties
• W Couture Boutique, Saugerties
• Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock


Below are also past participants who donated gifts for Caregivers for the November 2, 2012 Circles of Caring 5th Annual Caregiver Conference, hosted by Jewish Family Services and held at the Holiday Inn in Kingston. The gifts put the icing on the cake at this event and the caregivers felt like the community outreached with big hugs!

• Albrecht's Hair Salon, Kingston
• Bacchus Restaurant & Bar, New Paltz
• Blue 57 Wine & Spirits, Kingston
• Boitson's, Kingston
• Bop To Tottom, Kingston
• Burgevin Florist, Kingston
• Cafe Mezzaluna Bistro Latino, Saugerties
• ClutterBusters/Sue Story
• Design Principles/Dianne Paulson, Stone Ridge
• Dietz Stadium Diner, Kingston
• Dream Weavers Style & Health Center, Kingston
• Emiliani Ristorante, Saugerties
• Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston
• Full Circle, Kingston
• Gilded Otter, New Paltz
• Green Cottage, High Falls
• Handmade & More, New Paltz
• Hickory BBQ, Kingston
• High Falls Food Coop, High Falls
• Isabella's Treasures, New Paltz
• Jarita's Florist, Woodstock
• Karma Road Organic Cafe, New Paltz
• La Stazione Ristorante, New Paltz
• Lori's Creative Cafe, Woodstock
• Love Hair Salon, Kingston
• Lucky Chocolates, Saugerties
• Main Street Bistro, New Paltz
• Montano's Shoe Store, Saugerties
• Mother Earth's Storehouse, Kingston/Saugerties
• Peppino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Rosendale
• Rambling Rose Boutique, New Paltz
• Reiki with Claudia Hirsch, Woodstock
• Rock & Snow, New Paltz
• Stone Soup Food Company, Kingston
• Taft Street Realty, Stone Ridge
• The Big Cheese, Rosendale
• The Cheese Plate, New Paltz
• TheCommunityGuide.net, Ulster County
• The Flower Garden, Saugerties
• Topical BioMedics, Inc. / Makers of Topricin
• Town & Country Liquors, Saugerties
• Tuthilltown Spirits & Distillery, Gardiner
• Ulster Ballet Company, Kingston
• Victoria Gardens, Rosendale
• Water Street Market, New Paltz
• Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock
• Yoga on Duck Pond, Stone Ridge



In today's challenging economy, every savings and contribution counts! We appreciate the opportunity and are proud to work with other local businesses to help support each other and our communities.

CLICK HERE for additional information and submission details for the current
"Ads & Gifts That Benefit" Programs.

or, contact Gail at:
845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com
www.TheCommunityGuide.net

It starts with The Community!



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Submit Announcements For This Online / E-Newsletter!

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

ONLINE/E-NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DEADLINE to submit any news that you may wish to share for inclusion this Online Community News Page, published by TheCommunityGuide.net and First Connections, Inc., is generally by the 15th of the month, for the following month's edition. The headline of the announcement will also appear on our Home Page during that period of time, as well as be included in the next edition of the monthly E-Newsletter, which is disseminated via email to over 2200. 

If you do NOT already have an existing advertising arrangement with TheCommunityGuide.net, you can still submit an announcement for the Online/E-Newsletter.  General announcements are at $15 per edition.  Save with a package deal - 5 months of announcements for $60; 12 months for $120.

To submit a general announcement, simply email the details that you wish to share in paragraph form as text, in either the body of an email or attached as a word doc, to info@firstcx.com. No jpgs or pdfs please.  The size of the announcement should not exceed what would be considered one full-page printed word document.

If you also want to include an image with the announcement, there is an additional $10 fee per image. Email the image in appropriate format - jpg or gif, 72dpi, no larger than 200 pixels x 100 pixels - to info@firstcx.com. 

Feature Spotlights offer premium exposure in both the Online and E-Newsletter.  Cost is $125/edition. Submit your text announcement and image, as per above, to info@firstcx.com.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

If payment is due, checks can be made payable to First Connections, Inc. and mailed to PO Box 42, Woodstock, NY 12498.  We also accept VISA and MC, but please call with the credit card details, 845-679-0569; do not email them.


REAL ESTATE PROPERTY LISTINGS SUBMISSIONS:

Real Estate Agents can submit property listing for inclusion in our online resource.  It's a great way to keep us all connected with those interested in finding out more about the Ulster County Area.  Property listings will stay up on our site for about a month.

Inclusion of property listings are at $15 per listing/per newsletter edition; images are extra at an additional $10 each/edition.   

Real Estate Property Listings should be submitted generally by the 15th of the month, as TEXT, in one paragraph, like a listing in a classifieds section (no pdfs, jpgs).

If you would like to participate, please include the following details for each property listing:

--Town Location (Example: Woodstock; Kingston; New Paltz; etc.)
--Type of listing (i.e., House For Sale, Apartment For Rent, Land For Sale, Commercial Listing, etc.)  
--Description
--Plus, any appropriate links, contact information, price, etc.    

Images should be submitted as a jpg or gif, no larger than 200 pixels x 100 pixels, 72dpi, rgb color, optimized for the web.

Email details for each property listing, to info@firstcx.com or contact Gail with any questions, 845-679-0569.


PAYMENT DETAILS:

If payment is due, checks can be made payable to First Connections, Inc. and mailed to PO Box 42, Woodstock, NY 12498.  We also accept VISA and MC, but please call with the credit card details, 845-679-0569; do not email them.


QUESTIONS?   

Please contact us with any questions and for further details on advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com
www.TheCommunityGuide.net



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TheCommunityGuide Advertising And Sponsorship Opportunities



First Connections, Inc., Publisher of TheCommunityGuide.net Online and this Community Newsletter, has been serving the Ulster County community since 1999 and is your First Connection to the Businesses, Services & Resources in Ulster County.

We appreciate the opportunity to work together and help promote your information to those living in, thinking of moving to, working in, playing in, or spending time in the Ulster County area.

Many advertising opportunities abound. Click HERE for Full Advertising Details, or click links below for specific details on the options you may prefer...

--Posting details for General Announcements in this Community Online/E Newsletter

--Posting details for Real Estate Property Listings in this Community Online/E-Newsletter

--Details for advertising in our Main Online Resource Guide

--Details for advertising in our Print Publications

--Details on Sponsorship Packages


ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Advertising Benefits

• Payments

• Refunds


Thank you for your considerations to help support our efforts and those in the community. We look forward to the possibility of working together.

TheCommunityGuide.net
Gail Kandel / Publisher
845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com

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Volunteers Needed at Caring Hands Soup Kitchen 

Caring Hands Soup Kitchen is in need for people to pick up donations from Hannaford's Supermarket at 100 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY and 1261 Ulster Ave, Kingston, 8:30-9:00 AM on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays. A pick-up truck or van would be helpful for moving the donations.

Please contact the office at (845)-331-7188 or via e-mail clintonavenueumc@yahoo.com to volunteer or for more information.
Thank you.

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Volunteers Needed at Unison  

May Volunteers Needed:
Dear Friends,
We are still looking for volunteers for upcoming events in May. Our volunteers are such an integral part of Unison's success, and we could not do it without you. Below is a list of events to choose from. Some of the jobs are already filled for some of these performances (thank you to those volunteers who have already signed up!). So, if you are interested in helping out, please contact Kitty at 845-255-1559 or kitty@unisonarts.org to find out where we need you.

We are in need of Ushers, Box Office Assitants, Merchandise Sellers, Parking Attendants and Bakers/Food Sellers.

Sincerely,
Christine Crawfis

Saturday, May 18, 8 PM
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines: Country blues.
http://www.unisonarts.org/programs/Rishell-Raines.html

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 24, 25 & 26, 8 AM - 4 PM (Memorial Day Weekend)
Spring Barn Sale: Help set-up merchandise beforehand and help sell items during.
http://www.unisonarts.org/programs/Barn-Sale.html

Friday, May 31, 7:30 PM
Fifth Friday Dance Meet Up #2: Big-Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fis, blues & west coast swing!
http://www.unisonarts.org/programs/Big-Joe-Fitz.html

Unison Learning Center, Inc
Serving the Hudson Valley Since 1975
68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
845.255.1559
www.unisonarts.org 

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Hunger in America Study - Volunteers Needed 

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is participating in Hunger in America 2014, an in-depth survey of food insecurity conducted once every four years. Food banks around the country will interview their clients in order to assess the severity of hunger throughout the country. The Food Bank is looking to recruit volunteers from the community to help with the survey.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to take on a variety of roles as we conduct our site visits this summer. Many will be in charge of recruiting participants for the study. Others will talk clients through an informed consent process and get them set up to take the tablet-based survey.

Other volunteer roles are as simple as tracking the number of clients who use a particular food pantry or soup kitchen. Leadership positions are also available.

Because the study has been so carefully designed, all volunteers for the project will need to participate in a hands-on training. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Steve Swyryt at 845-534-5344 or sswyryt@foodbankofhudsonvalley.org.

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is participating in the study along with nearly 200 other food banks across the country. When completed, Hunger in America 2014 will be the largest study of charitable food assistance in the United States, providing comprehensive data on Feeding America’s food distribution system and the people it serves.

The last study, Hunger in America 2010, produced an extremely detailed report, drawing on data from more than 61,000 interviews with clients and surveys of 37,000 hunger relief agencies.
Excellent experience for those interested in social work, human services, research, policy and related fields.

Here is what we are looking for in our Hunger Study volunteers:
- Interest in the study and its purpose
- Enthusiasm, flexibility and patience
- Strong computer and internet skills
- Capable of interacting positively with diverse populations
- Comfortable approaching clients and asking them to complete the survey
- Will use good judgment and show sensitivity towards clients
- Have the ability/interest to travel (by car) throughout the Food Bank service area

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UlsterCorps Action Alerts, News And Volunteer Opportunities

News & Volunteer Opportunities:

- Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Wing Fling
http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wing-fling-2013/
Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cantine Field Complex at the Kiwanis Ice Arena
Washington Avenue, Saugerties, NY

Volunteers are needed from 8am-6pm.
Four to six hour shifts (or help all day!)
To sign up, please go to http://www.ulsterchamber.org/wing-fling-2013-volunteer-form/.

More info at http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=551.

- Thank you to our UlsterCorps U-Team (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=10100) for helping out at
New Paltz Earth Day Fair April 28th, 2013 and the Womens Health Expo, May 4, 2013.

The UlsterCorps U-Team provides qualified volunteers the opportunity to serve in rewarding assignments throughout Ulster county. As a U-Team member you will receive notifications of diverse short-term volunteer projects and events that need your skills and experience. If you are committed to making a difference, we will make volunteering easy by setting up all the details in advance. All you have to do is show up! When you serve with the U-Team you participate with others coming together in work and fun to serve your local community.
UlsterCorps U-Team members:
- function together as an active and vital community of volunteers
- serve as "first-call responders" for urgent events, projects and last minute community needs
- maintain a working knowledge of UlsterCorps activities in order to - - advocate for volunteer community service

To learn more about the U-Team, go to http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=10100 or contact Susan Richmann at 845-481-0331or u-team@ulstercorps.org.

- Thank you to all our Fourth Annual UlsterCorps Service Summit panelists, participants, sponsors & helpers. Special thanks to the Ulster BOCES students who gave us a renewed sense of hope, and to photgrapher/videographer Ilene Cutler for capturing the magic.

More info - http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=9573
Photos on our Facebook page

Thank you to our 2013 Summit Sponsors:
Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO)
http://www.newpaltz.edu/crreo/

Hudson River Valley Resorts (The Williams Lake Project)
http://www.williamslakeproject.com/

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
https://www.mhvfcu.com/

Central Hudson
http://www.cenhud.com/

PDQ Printing
http://www.pdqbiz.net/

- Please consider making a tax-deductible Donation to UlsterCorps. Your generosity keeps this vision alive and strong!

- Upcoming Events in need of volunteers:

5/12
Women's Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix
612-1672
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=537

5/12
Plant a Tree with Your Mother Day
Esopus - 473-4440x273
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=538

5/13
Ulster Habitat for Humanity Orientations
Kingston - 853-7499
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=552

5/16
CarFit Technician Training
Kingston - 687-5014
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=550

5/17
4th Annual Bike to Work Energizer Breakfast
338-3810x102
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=546

5/18
Hudson Valley AIDS Walk
Walkway Over the Hudson - 914-785-8326
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=536

5/18
Repair Cafe
New Paltz - 646-302-5835
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=553

5/25 - 5/27
Blissful Cabin Build Project
Saugerties - 917-359-9319
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=557

6/1
CCE 15th Annual Great Plant Swap & Sale
Kingston - 340-3990x335
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=549

6/2
Ulster Chamber Wing Fling
Saugerties - 338-5100x106
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=551

6/8-9
Stone Ridge Library Fair
Stone Ridge - 687-7023
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=555

6/15
8th Annual Mid-Town Make a Difference Day
Hodge Community Center, Kingston
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=524

6/22
Marbletown Founders Day House Tour
Marbletown - 687-6062
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=558

6/23
8th Annual Tour de Kingston
338-3810x102
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=547

7/13
High Falls Fair Day
High Falls - 687-9109
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=559

7/20-21
Rosendale Street Festival
Rosendale - 943-6497
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5103&event_id=556

- Featured Opportunities:
Angel Food East (Kingston)
seeks volunteer drivers for meal deliveries to chronically ill. 331-5575.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10456

Baden-Powell Service Association (Kingston)
seeks Assistant Pathfinder Troop Leader.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10588

Blissful Bedrooms (Saugerties)
seeks volunteers with construction skills. 917-359-9319.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10636

Hudson River Maritime Museum (Kingston)
seeks Museum Educator and Admissions Clerk. 338-0071×16.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10266

Rosendale Food Pantry
seeks volunteers for Kingston pickups. 658-3374.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10549

Rosendale Theatre Collective
seeks volunteers. 658-8989.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10632

Ulster County Volunteer Fire/EMS Organizations
need volunteers. Call 331-7000 to find your local organization.
http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10230

UlsterCorps (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=4986) seeks to grow our new U-Team (http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=10100), an active corps of volunteers who can respond to urgent requests from local community agencies. 481-0331.

- More Opportunities... http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=5
For Youth - http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=2109
By Skillset - http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=9003
By Agency Type - http://www.ulstercorps.org/?page_id=4723

UlsterCorps
845 481 0331
PO Box 34
Stone Ridge, NY 12484

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Volunteer Opportunity Resources:

• 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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HELP WANTED:
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Positions Available With TheCommunityGuide.net, published by First Connections, Inc.


ADVERTISING SALES:
Looking for terrific person to join our sales team.
P/T or F/T. Sell ad space for our on-line community resources and special print projects. Great opportunity! Great potential!

Experienced ad sales persons preferred. Work out of your own space and make your own schedule. Commission based. Paid as independent consultant (1099 Forms).

References required.  Email resume or note to Gail at info@firstcx.com

SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR:
P/T Project coordinator for special projects as needed, to research and verify information included in our 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, but generally very part time.  Paid as 1099 independent consultant.

References required from previous employment.

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.

Email resume or  note to Gail at info@firstcx.com

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS:
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SITUATIONS WANTED:


SEEKING LONG TERM RENTAL; RENT TO OWN or CARETAKING OPPORTUNITY (Ulster County)

SEEKING LONG TERM RENTAL
RENT TO OWN
OWNER FINANCING
or
LONG TERM CARETAKING OPPORTUNITY THAT INCLUDES HOUSING

I have an established home based dog boarding business. I care for the most well- behaved dogs in the Hudson Valley. I am seeking a space that will house me and my dogs, a little off the beaten path with a fenced in yard, or a space where fence installation is possible. Property with readily accessible forested land and/or bodies of water is ideal.

Additionally, I help people to create non toxic environments in their homes and businesses. I am a Holistic Healthcare Counselor, an Interfaith Minister, and an avid organic gardener. I create organic, non-toxic cleaning and body products.

F or professional and personal references please contact me:

Dawn Deevy
845-687-6114
845-706-8447
soundofspheres@aol.com
http://dawnsdogboarding.vpweb.com/


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HOUSES FOR SALE:

Rosendale NY - Farm House For Sale
935 Creek Locks Road – Rosendale, NY 12472
MLS# 20130550
3 BDR / 2.5 BTH
Listed At: $457,000 - Recently Reduced
Easy, maintenance free living in this magnificently restored 1850's colonial style farmhouse. Exceptionally renovated and enhanced with energy efficiency in mind, there is absolutely nothing to do here but enjoy the quiet creek front setting! Located on a small, flat, and manageable 1 Acre lot, this home boasts exposed beamed ceilings, wide board floors, elegant kitchen with granite counter tops, and maple cabinetry. Old charm meets new, modern convenience; and with substantial Rondout Creek frontage (attention kayakers and fishermen!), you have virtually all you need and want in this comfortable and peaceful home. 
Taft Street Realty, Inc., 224 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stone Ridge, NY 12484,   845.687.9292 , info@taftstreetrealty.com, http://www.taftstreetrealty.com

Saugerties NY - Home For Sale
3 Bedroom A-Frame Home For Sale In Saugerties NY
12 Waldfrieden Lane – Saugerties, NY 12477
MLS# 20130468
3 BDR / 2 BTH
Listed At: $269,900 - Recently Reduced
Affordable private getaway in semi-secluded wooded setting. Smart modern upgrades add real convenience, but home still retains that rustic A Frame feel. This 3 BDR 2 BTH Chalet boasts central air for hot days, a brick fireplace, and an inviting living/family room which opens to the kitchen making it perfect for entertaining guests & family! Home feels much larger than the square footage suggests with a finished basement too! Open and airy, a weekender's dream home!
Taft Street Realty, Inc., 224 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stone Ridge, NY 12484,   845.687.9292 , info@taftstreetrealty.com, http://www.taftstreetrealty.com


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COMMERCIAL LISTINGS:


Ulster, Town of - Office Space For Rent
5500 sq. ft. commercial building, in quiet residential area, Town of Ulster; 5 minutes from everything;  (2) offices, approx. 500 sq. ft each; each has own heat/ a/c/restroom; 4500 sq. ft. warehouse space; plus large mezzanine; (2) 12' x 12' overhead garage doors; large parking area; will rent "half" or "all"; renting offices only a possibility; all priced accordingly. 845-384-6200


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VACATION RENTALS & LODGING:

See also Lodging & Accommodations Page for additional accommodations.



Milton, NY - Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa

www.buttermilkfallsinn.com
795-1310. 220 North Rd., Milton, NY 12547.
info@buttermilkfallsinn.com
• Buttermilk Falls' extraordinary 75-acre Hudson River estate offers a remarkable selection of lodgings, a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic kitchen garden and orchard and a world-class spa. Join us at Buttermilk Falls for the day, for an evening, for a weekend or a weeklong retreat ...or for your very special event.


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Saugerties NY - Esopus Creek Vacation Cottage

The Smythe Family invites you to enjoy our relaxing Vacation Cottage on the Esopus Creek. Located just one mile from the friendly Village of Saugerties, the last house on the road, on the Esopus Creek wetlands, a nature lover's paradise. This private charming newly renovated and fully furnished cottage has two rental spaces: three bedroom three bathroom apartment, plus an additional studio apartment which can be opened to create a four bedroom four bathroom rental for up to 8 persons.
845-246-3788. justine@smythehouse.com
www.esopuscreekcottage.com


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Woodstock NY - A Woodstock Waterfall Hideaway Vacation Rental Retreat

In the Heart of Woodstock!
Treat yourself to a romantic retreat in your own private hideaway overlooking the
spectacular Tannery Brook waterfall in the quaint and artsy village of Woodstock. Walk to galleries, boutiques, restaurants and cafes, or relax on your covered balcony overlooking the beautiful falls! This newly renovated and immaculate second floor retreat is tastefully decorated with original art, crafts and home furnishings from Woodstock's SweetHeart Gallery. Prepare meals in your fully-equipped country kitchen with granite/butcher block counter tops. Relax in your deep soaking tub surrounded by cool slate/glass tiles. Snuggle on the fold-out couch in the living room in front of the large flat-screen cable TV. Or slip away to the reading/writing nook and get lost in a book, your thoughts or the view! At night, stretch out on your queen-size bed with luxury linens, and fall asleep to the sound of crickets and falling water! new to the vacation rental market and now offering a reduced introductory rate! Property Owners Lila & Norman Bacon, SweetHeart Gallery, LLC. Contact Property Manager Judy Atwood
Phone: (845) 810-2732 Alt. Phone: (845) 332-7332. Email: judy-atwood@earthlink.net
aWoodstockWaterfallHideaway.com
WoodstockNYVacationRental.com


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HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER RELIEF & RESOURCES:
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See also http://www.ulstercorps.org/?p=10077 for volunteer opportunities and Hurricane Sandy Response Information

Governor Cuomo Announces Small Business Emergency Loan Fund to Provide Assistance For Businesses Affected by Sandy 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York Bankers Association (NYBA) and the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC) have agreed to establish a $10 million small business emergency loan fund to provide immediate financial assistance for businesses impacted by Storm Sandy. Under the fund, businesses will be able to apply for loans of up to $25,000 immediately by going to www.esd.ny.gov or calling 1-855-NYS-SANDY.

New York’s banks are stepping up to help our state’s small businesses rebuild and restart in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy,” Governor Cuomo said. “This loan program will help those businesses who were hit hardest by the storm get the resources they need to repair immediately, allowing them to continue to provide jobs to our communities and strength to our economy. I applaud the New York Bankers Association for providing relief to these businesses and joining the growing efforts by the private sector to help all New Yorkers recover.”

Michael P. Smith, President & CEO, New York Bankers Association said, “The banking industry understands that the quick recovery of small businesses will be key to the rebuilding of our neighborhoods. We are eager to help in this critical effort so that New York’s small business owners can get back to work, and back to providing goods and services to their communities.”

The emergency loan program will provide low-interest loans of up to $25,000 to small businesses in an expedited manner to help in the recovery efforts. The New York Business Development Corporation will manage and operate the loan program in coordination with Empire State Development (ESD).

Through the program, small businesses in affected communities will be eligible to receive loans of up to $25,000 that will be interest and payment-free for the first six months and then at one percent interest for the following two years. Eligible businesses can use the funding to cover the costs of replacement and repairs to facilities or equipment or as working capital needed to restart or continue business operations.

The emergency loan program is for independently owned and operated businesses that have fewer than 100 employees and are located in the counties designated as disaster areas: Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, and the five boroughs of New York City.

To be eligible to receive funding through the program, companies must have filed 2011 business tax returns and have experienced direct damage or economic hardship as a result of Sandy. Applications will be available within the week and businesses are expected to begin to receive funding five to seven days after submitting a complete application and the required documentation.

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams said, "The recovery of our communities depends on the ability of their local businesses to have the resources they need to get back to business. Under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, the state is providing immediate and direct assistance to help those who need it most during these difficult times."

Chris Giamo, Regional President for New York and Northern New Jersey, TD Bank said, "TD Bank is proud to lend our support to this important effort which will assist in restoring and supporting businesses as Hurricane Sandy recovery moves forward. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this natural disaster and we look forward to seeing the results of this investment in the greater New York Community.”

Jonathan Witter, President of Retail and Direct Banking for Capital One said, “Small business owners across the state expected the worst when they returned to survey the damage caused by the storm and, in most cases that was exactly what they found. New York is home to Capital One and many of our associates and we are committed to helping small business owners rebuild. We are proud to be able to support the Small Business Recovery Loan Fund to help local business as they begin to rebuild and recover from this devastating event.”

Michael N. Vittorio, President & CEO, First National Bank of Long Island said, “The First National Bank of Long Island will do all it can to work with the local community and those affected by Hurricane Sandy. It is important for all of us to pull together at this time.”

Howard C. Bluver, President and CEO of Suffolk County National Bank in Riverhead said, “It is at times like these that we bankers need to provide fast and meaningful support to the small businesses and communities that have been impacted by Sandy. We applaud this effort, and are proud to play our part.”

James J. Landy, Chairman, Hudson Valley Bank said, “We are proud that the banking industry in New York is taking the lead to establish an emergency loan fund for small business recovery to help address the needs of the untold number of small businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Hudson Valley Bank was among the first to commit to participate in the fund because we feel it is important to help businesses get back on their feet and begin to recover from the devastating effects of the storm. Individuals, families and businesses have been through so much these past few weeks. Through this fund, we can make a meaningful contribution to the business community and provide some needed relief.”

John Buran, President & CEO, Flushing Bank said, “We at Flushing Bank are proud to show our support for the small business relief fund and to join with our colleagues across the state to support small business and its effort to recover from this disaster.

John R. Koelmel, President & CEO, First Niagara, said, “Making it easy for small businesses to do great things is what we’re about every day at First Niagara. Therefore, we’re very proud to partner with the Governor and our fellow bankers to ensure that local businesses are able to rebuild and recover even faster from the devastation of this storm.”

Created in 1955, NYBDC is a consortium of banks committed to supporting economic development and job growth opportunities in New York State by providing government guaranteed and conventional loans to small businesses at all stages of development. NYBDC works with its member banks to provide creative, responsive and cost effective financing solutions when a conventional alternative is not available through long-term working capital, equipment, and real estate loans to a variety of businesses located in New York State, either in participation with, or as an adjunct to, the banking industry.

Melinda S. Beuf
Interim Administrator
Ulster County Development Corporation
(845) 338-8840, ext. 215
Fax (845) 338-0409
mbeuf@ulsterny.com

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).”

Ulster County Development Corporation
5 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
845.338.8840


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Hurricane Sandy/SBA Loans/Mid-​Hudson SBDC 

Ulster County has been declared a disaster area by the federal government, thereby making small businesses eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Affected business owners can contact the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to start the application process. This process can now be done on line with the help of SBDC counselors. The counselors are experienced and trained in SBA disaster relief procedures.

To reach the Mid-Hudson SBDC,
call 845-339-0025.
The Center is located at:
SUNY Ulster Business Resource Center
One Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401

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Disaster Relief Resources for Individuals & Small Businesses

Both the federal and state governments have made disaster declarations with respect to the effects of Hurricane Sandy in the State of New York.  Beginning on October 28, 2012, federal aid may be made available to New York to supplement state and local recovery assistance in the areas affected by Sandy.  Official notification and specific details are pending at this moment.

Federal assistance is only available in counties that have been declared major disaster areas.   The Major Disaster Declaration from October 30, 2012 that applies to Hurricane Sandy currently only applies to Bronx County, Kings County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County and Suffolk County. The covered counties can change and you can check the status at: http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4085 .

Future assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured or under-insured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

If you have a business that suffered damages from Hurricane Sandy, here are some steps to follow immediately:

Contact your insurance agent or broker immediately. Make sure you get the proper forms to file a claim.

Document: Take photos of all the damage before you do any sort of clean-up or renovations and take notes of dates, times, etc.

If you hire a contractor to do the work, get a few quotes and keep these for references.

Keep track of ALL expenses with receipts and notes of explanations. These will come in handy when you need to make proof these expenses.

You need to register with FEMA for assistance at:  http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ .  The web site has comprehensive information on Federal and local assistance available for both individuals and businesses.

The New York State Office of Emergency Management can be contacted at
(888) 769-7243. More information is available at the web site at: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/ .

In addition, whether you rent or own your own home, own your own business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area, and are the victim of this disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  Information is available at http://www.sba.gov .

Note - All support services provided by government agencies during disasters are free - beware of scams! Don't fall prey to empty promises by individuals who make false claims and require you to give them money or confidential information about your bank account, credit card number, etc.

The following agencies are also among those accepting contributions to assist people affected by Hurricane Sandy:

American Red Cross www.redcross.org/hurricane-sandy

Brooklyn Recovery Fund www.brooklynrecoveryfund.org

Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City www.nyc.gov/html/fund/html/home/home.shtml

Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org

United Way Sandy Recovery Fund uwsandyrecovery.org


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Tips On Hiring Public Insurance Adjusters

Friends and Clients:
First, we hope that you and your families and employees are all safe and sound in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Our firm's NY physical offices are closed this week due to lack of power. We are, however, operating virtually, as are our network of special counsel.  We hope to be back in our offices next week.

We recommend you notify your insurance carriers immediately (in writing) with regard to hazard and business interruption insurance. Also, please document all your losses with photos and appraisals. Below is some information on hiring an independent insurance adjuster (note: a public adjuster works for the carrier).

Please call or email us if you have any emergency or any other legal needs. We are here to serve you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and with all those harmed by the Hurricane. Stay safe and be well.

Sincerely,
Dan Schneider, for the firm
Schneider, Pfahl & Rahme, LLP
2 Park Avenue, 19th Fl.
New York, N.Y. 10016
Tel. (212) 629-7744, ext.701
Fax. (646) 514-0297
Mobile (845) 616-6909
Los Angeles (310) 893-1767

Public Insurance Adjuster (acts for the insured)
Description:
A public insurance adjuster acts on behalf of insureds in settling claims arising under insurance contracts issued by the insurer.

Licensing Requirements:
A prospective licensee must file an application with the NYS Department of Financial Services in order to become licensed in New York State as a public insurance adjuster.

Licenses Issued and Active:
As of September 7, 2012, there were 584 active licenses for this occupation.

Licensing Authority:
NYS Department of Financial Services
Applications and Licensing
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, New York 12257
Email: licensing@dfs.ny.gov

Standard Occupational Classification:
13-1031 - Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
To learn more about this occupation search the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).

A public insurance adjuster helps you settle a claim with an insurance company, but you should research adjusters before making a hire to avoid scams and high fees. The adjuster is independent of the insurer, and evaluates the insurance claim and negotiates with the insurance company. Adjusters typically charge between 5 and 12 percent of the amount you receive from the insurer for the claim, so you must select the adjuster carefully to maximize your settlement.

Instructions:
1. Go to the official website of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. NAPIA, a professional association of adjusters, shows state licensing for members and has a directory. Write down the names of at least five adjusters in your area.

2. Contact the state insurance department. Verify the license status for each adjuster on the list and ask about violations. Cross off any adjusters with violations.

3. Go to the official website of the Better Business Bureau. Check the complaint history and service grade for each adjuster on the list. Use the results to narrow down the candidates.

4. Contact each claims adjuster. Set an appointment to speak to the adjuster. Ask the adjuster for five past customer references and detailed rate sheets.

5. Contact the adjuster's references. Ask questions about the adjuster's performance. For example, ask how long the process took with the adjuster involved and the overall accuracy of his claims.

6. Hire the adjuster with the best rates and feedback. Get the rate in writing from the adjuster.

Note:  Independent Insurance Adjuster (acts for the insurer)

Description:
An independent insurance adjuster acts on behalf of an insurer in investigating and adjusting claims arising under insurance contracts issued by the insurer.

Licensing Requirements:
A prospective licensee must file an application with the NYS Department of Financial Services in order to become licensed to act in New York State as an independent insurance adjuster.

Licenses Issued and Active:
As of September 7, 2012, there were 15,534 active licenses for this occupation.

Licensing Authority:
NYS Department of Financial Services
Applications and Licensing
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, New York 12257
Email: licensing@dfs.ny.gov

Standard Occupational Classification:
13-1031 - Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

To learn more about this occupation search the Occupational Information
Network (O*Net)."



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Preparedness Checklists For Storms & Hurricanes

A hurricane is on its way. What do I do?

See below for preparedness checklists and resources in the area:

FROM NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVIES:

Tips and Reminders:
http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/safety-info/publicsafety/winter.cfm

FROM AMERICAN RED CROSS:

Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Check your disaster supplies. Replace or restock as needed.

Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).

Close your windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.

Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting. Keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.

Turn off propane tank.

Unplug small appliances.

Fill your car’s gas tank.

Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.

Find out about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for.

Obey evacuation orders. Avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.

Find more at
www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane
www.redcross.org/prepare
www.redcross.org/ny/albany


FROM FEMA:

www.fema.gov

http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Gather Information
Plan & Take Action
Recover
Resources

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit:

Recommended Supplies List (PDF)
Recommended Supplies List (Text)

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

For additional information, tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, visit
www.Ready.gov (or in Spanish at www.Listo.gov).  The FEMA mobile site (http://m.fema.gov), smartphone app (http://www.fema.gov/smartphone-app), and text messages (http://www.fema.gov/text-messages) also provide regular updates. Sharing information using social media tools is also a good way for residents to stay informed. 

If You Lose Power: Central Hudson customers should call 845-452-2700 and NYSEG customers should call 1-800-572-1131


FROM CENTRAL HUDSON:

www.centralhudson.com/hurricanesandy

Pay close attention to weather advisories and storm warnings.

Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries handy.

Refuel vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition.

Have a phone that does not require an electric outlet to operate. Charge cell phones or have a car cell phone charger.

Stock water and packaged or canned foods that do not require refrigeration or cooking. Be sure to have a non-electric can opener.

Have a battery powered radio to keep informed of restoration efforts.

Ensure adequate supplies of medications, cash & other necessities.

Have a plan to check on vulnerable neighbors and family members.

You can access a mobile version of Central Hudson’s website with your web-enabled cell  phone or mobile device at mobile.CentralHudson.com.

Recent updates to our apps were made earlier this month and users need to download these updates at CentralHudson.com/mobileapp for complete access.

Also...

» Stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, and lines that may be entangled and hidden in fallen trees. Assume a downed line is live.
» Avoid using candles for illumination.
» Never use outdoor gas or charcoal grills indoors, as they pose a _re hazard and, over time, can give o_ deadly carbon monoxide gas. Use these appliances outdoors only, with proper ventilation. Operate motor vehicles outdoors only, and never in the garage.
CentralHudson.com/mobileapp

Near Power Lines:

If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. The ground around power lines may be energized. Call Central Hudson immediately and we'll take care of the problem.

Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything else in contact with it by using an object such as a broom or stick. Even non-conductive materials like wood or cloth, can conduct electricity if even slightly wet.

You cannot tell whether or not a power line is energized just by looking at it. You should assume that all downed power lines are live.

The proper way to move away from the power line is to shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock.

If you see someone who is in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, do not touch the person. Call 911 for help.

Be careful not to touch or step in water near where a downed power line is located.
Do not drive over downed power lines.

If your car comes in contact with a downed power line while you are inside, stay in the car. Honk your horn to summon help, but direct others to stay away from your car. Stay inside and wait for rescue crews. Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground. If you do, you will become a path for electricity. In the event of a fire, jump clear from the car without touching the car and the ground at the same time; then shuffle away, keeping both feet on the ground at the same time, and taking care not to contact any wires or touch any object near the site of the accident.

GENERATORS:

Back-up generators require proper, professional installation. Never plug a generator into  any electric outlet in your home. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger the lives of our repair crews. Check local ordinances to see if you  need a special permit and inspection.

Follow these safety tips when using a portable home generator:
• Read all manufacturer’s instructions.
• Follow instructions on properly “grounding” the generator.
• Don’t exceed the manufacturer’s rating for total electric load.
• Generators produce carbon monoxide, so your generator
should never be operated in an enclosed building. Locate it outdoors in a dry area.
• Turn the generator off to refuel,  and store fuel in a properly designed container.
• Use only UL-listed, three-prong extension cords.
• Keep cords out of the way, and don’t run them under rugs or carpets.

OBTAIN RESTORATION NEWS, UPDATES ON OUR FACEBOOK & TWITTER PAGES:
www.facebook.com/CentralHudson  www.twitter.com/CentralHudson

Call Center
To speak with a Central Hudson representative, customers can call (845) 452-2700 or toll-free at 1-800-527-2714. Please note that due to heavy call volume, there may be significant hold times. If you would like to report an outage or check on restoration status, please click here instead and perform your report/request online so customers reporting hazardous situations can have their calls answered more quickly.

Read more at http://www.centralhudson.com/hurricanesandy


FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION:

- NY Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN) - Emergency Preparedness

- Preparing for an Emergency

- Organizations Involved in Emergencies


PREPAREDNESS FOR LIVESTOCK & PETS:

If you are a horse farm owner or you own other livestock or pets, please print out and save this article. It contains important information you may need in case of a power outage as a result of the potential serious hurricane approaching our area..

The National Weather Service is tracking the possibility of a potentially dangerous and slow-moving storm affecting the mid-Atlantic region Sunday, October 28 through Tuesday, October 30. “Hurricane Sandy” is predicted to bring strong, damaging, sustained winds of 70+mph, extremely heavy rainfall, major stream and river flooding, and major coastal flooding which will be intensified by the full moon on October 29. Under these conditions, extended power outages and the problems associated with them are expected. NOW is the time to make emergency preparations for you, family, friends, and clients, as well as pets and other animals. The following are also useful planning and preparedness websites:

- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Information on Emergency Preparedness -http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp

- American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): Emergency and Disaster Preparedness -http://www.aaep.org/emergency_prep.htm

- Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness for Pets -http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/animalsafety.html

If the state is severely impacted by the storm, the New York Department of Agriculture & Markets will be among the state agencies responding from the State Emergency Operations Center. Pertinent information will be distributed as it becomes available. Until then, stay tuned to the National Weather Service’s updates and follow recommended safety precautions.

Extensive resources are available regarding livestock and pets at CCE NY EDEN’s website-  http://eden.cce.cornell.edu/family/Pages/AnimalsinEmergencies.aspx

Owners of pets and livestock should implement emergency plans and bring pets with them if asked to evacuate. Pet owners should have a portable pet carrier for each animal and identification for each animal. Bring copies of the pet's licenses, leashes, water and food bowls, pet foods, bottled water, special medications and instructions for their administration, any special needs for your pet, blankets, handy wipes, paper towels and litter or bedding. Please visit the following websites to find pet friendly motel or contact major hotel chains for their policies regarding pets.
http://www.petswelcome.com/
http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/
http://www.travelpets.com/


ADDITIONAL LINKS:

Ulster County Emergency Services News:
www.ucemergencyservices.blogspot.com/

Ulster County Information Phone Number To Be Used During StormsAnd Other Emergencies. Ulster County residents can call 1-888-455-1616 during emergencies for important recorded information and updates, such as road closures and shelter locations.

Hudson Valley Weather:
On Facebook

The National Weather Service is the official source for weather information and severe weather watches and warnings. Follow latest forecasts at www.weather.gov or http://mobile.weather.gov on your phone.

If You Lose Power: Central Hudson customers should call 845-452-2700 and NYSEG customers should call 1-800-572-1131


EXTRA TIPS:

-- Fill ziploc bags with water, and freeze them for extra ice!

-- Fill your bathtub up with water as an extra supply of water to flush toilets

-- In your garage or even outside the house, fill a couple of large plastic tote boxes up with water from your garden hose (or from the storm's rainwater), as an extra supply of water to flush toilets.

-- If you use online banking to pay your bills, set up your bill payments online before the storm, as you might not have power for a while.


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How To Submit Real Estate Property Listings

Property Listings can be submitted for inclusion in our online resource.  It's a great way to keep us all connected with those interested in finding out more about the Ulster County Area.  Property listings will stay up on our site for about a month.

Inclusion of property listings are at $15 each/per newsletter edition; images are extra at an additional $10 each.   

Real Estate Property Listings should be submitted generally by the 15th of the month, as TEXT, in one paragraph, like a listing in a classifieds section (no pdfs, jpgs).

If you would like to participate, please include the following details for each property listing:

--Town Location (Example: Woodstock; Kingston; New Paltz; etc.)
--Type of listing (i.e., House For Sale, Apartment For Rent, Land For Sale, Commercial Listing, etc.)  
--Description
--Plus, any appropriate links, contact information, price, etc.    

Images should be submitted as a jpg or gif, no larger than 200 pixels x 100 pixels, 72dpi, rgb color, optimized for the web.

Email details for each property listing, to info@firstcx.com or contact Gail with any questions, 845-679-0569.


PAYMENT DETAILS:

If payment is due, checks can be made payable to First Connections, Inc. and mailed to PO Box 42, Woodstock, NY 12498.  We also accept VISA and MC, but please call with the credit card details, 845-679-0569; do not email them.


QUESTIONS?   

Please contact us with any questions and for further details on advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

845-679-0569
info@firstcx.com
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