Kittatinny Canoes Pays it Forward!!

On July 19, 20 and 21 Kittatinny Canoes will be doing their 21st annual Delaware River Cleanup. They will cover 70 miles of the river from Ten Mile River access to the Delaware Water Gap on these days and on July 22 they will sort the trash for recycling and disposal.

They expect up to 100 volunteers each day and they provide them with breakfast, dinner and free camping in our campgrounds. Most of these volunteers come every year to the cleanup and they work very hard and do a great job.

It is very costly to accomplish this huge task and labor intensive to move the food to a different location each day, tents, tables and chairs, and move the canoes, volunteers and trash.

During the previous 20 years of doing this cleanup they have removed 7814 tires, 8186 pounds of aluminum cans and a total of 385.67 tons of trash. This is their way of giving back to this great resource, the Delaware River.

Thank you to Kittatinny for organizing this event and to all of the volunteers dedicated to keeping the Delaware River as pristine as it is!

CELEBRATE the 4th of July in the Sullivan County Catskills….the PERFECT Get Away!

Come back to the Catskills like Cousin Brucie says! The weather is going to be perfect for all activities so check out our events… there is so much to see and do! Take a look around our site for places to camp, resorts for those who want it all and all the beautiful B&Bs…come back to the Catskills where there is always something happening! Plan your next get away right here!  Have a safe and happy fourth…keep coming back for more information on events and exciting things to see and do!

THIRD ANNUAL “CATSKILL IMPRESSIONS” EXHIBIT AT CAG – July 3rd OPENING!

The  Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty, NY, announces its third annual unjuried show designed to represent the Catskill area in all its beauty, character and quirkiness.  The exhibit will open on Saturday, July 3, 2010 with a gala reception including food, drink, and artists on hand, and will continue through Sunday, August 15.

July 3 is also the last chance to bid on the Silent Auction works – at 8 p.m. sharp, the winning bidders will be announced!  See the gallery’s Facebook page for photos of the original donated art – including an oil painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass checker set, wall hanging, vase, photographs, pottery, etc.

The gallery’s first Gourmet Bake Sale will also be taking place on July 3 – take home fancy treats for the whole family!

It’s not too late for artists to submit work to the show — up to five pieces of work in any medium.  Each piece should be ready to hang or otherwise display.  There is a $20 non-refundable fee for submission of work.  The pieces can be for sale, or not; if they are sold, there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.  Download an application from www.catskillartistsgallery.com – or call 845-292-0310.

Members of the gallery are Robert Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister, Helena Clare Pittman and Hank Schneider.  Some 30 other artists are also represented.

The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to five.  For more information, call 845-292-0310.

What’s happening at Apple Pond Farm

Farming with Kids starts Friday, 6/25, and continues every Friday at Saturday morning at 10 a.m. through the summer and early fall. No reservations needed. Hands on farm fun for children. $6.00/$5.00.

Farm tours will be Sunday at 2 or by reservation.

Medicine Lecture Series -Suggested contribution of $20.00 to benefit Farm Aid

Dietary fat has received much attention over the past fifty years, and mostly we have been told to avoid it, if we want to stay healthy. What if this prevailing opinion is actually incorrect?
Robert A. Schulman, MD will present the opposing point of view. That; there is nothing wrong with dietary fat, and, there is everything wrong with sugar and refined carbohydrates. The history of the science of the causation obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer will be reviewed, in a brief, concise manner, so that the audience will come away with an understanding of what we ought to be eating and why.
We will review some excellent books written for the lay press, that help further clarify the topic.
Easy to make, low carbohydrate recipes will be included in the seminar handout. Samples will be available for tasting, following the seminar. Reservations preferred.

Visit us at:
www.applepondfarm.com
or call 845.482.4764

Get SEUSSICAL at the Forestburgh Playhouse

Forestburgh Theatre Arts Center announces SEUSSICAL as its 2010 YAFF production

Performances every Thursday and Saturday at 11 AM through August 14^th

This summer, the Forestburgh Theatre Arts Center (FTAC) at the Forestburgh Playhouse will bring to the stage the imaginative SEUSSICAL, the musical based on the works of the beloved Dr. Seuss. Audiences will follow the story of Horton the Elephant as he faces a double adventure – he must protect his tiny friend Jojo and the invisible Whos from a world of dangers and he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, yet his intrepid friend Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him and is the only one who recognizes “his kind and his powerful heart.” Narrated by the Cat in the Hat, the story is about the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community who are challenged but ultimately, emerge triumphant.

Following the success of Disney’s High School Musical, the Playhouse has decided to concentrate its efforts on a single show to run all summer long that is appealing to young audiences. As part of its educational theatre outreach, the production features a number of local young actors who work alongside the professionals and gain valuable professional experience.  J.R. Goodman, Jennifer Brescia, Quincy Confoy, and Ariana Sepulveda are among the local high school and college students participating.  The leading role of Jojo is shared by two local elementary school actresses who appear in alternating performances:  Rebecca Bass Rock Hill and Zoe Gronner of Middletown.  FTAC strives to nurture the development of local talent and continues to focus on reaching out to the community.

Associate Managing Director Sarah Norris, who is also the director of SEUSSICAL, said, “I can’t stress enough the importance of working with young artists and providing them a safe environment. I feel it is my responsibility as a professional to guide these kids and encourage them as they grow. It is thrilling to watch as they learn to take risks and express themselves in their own individual ways.”

The Forestburgh Playhouse Box Office is open daily from 12 noon to 8 PM, and tickets can be purchased by calling ) 794-1194.  Ticket prices are $10 for children, and $20 for adults, and group rates are available.  For more information, the Playhouse web site is www.fbplayhouse.com