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Coming Soon... | LOOKING FORWARD TO HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS www.centralcatskills.com or www.ScenicCatskills.com PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER WELCOMES YOU www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org, 845-254-5469, 287 Main Street SAT. DEC. 4, 11 – 2 PHOENICIA FARMERS MARKET SAT. DEC. 11, 11 – 3 SILENT AUCTION AND CHILI FEST THE ANDES HOTEL www.theandeshotel.com BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10 – 3 DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY, BEGINNING AT 4:30PM Reservations Encouraged – 845-676-3980 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6:15 PM Congregation B’nai Israel will continue its popular “Taste of Shabbat” ZOOM event on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:15 pn. There will be singing, prayers, music and fellowship. Join in the fun and uplifting time? One does not have to be a member or know Hebrew to participate. All are welcome to this free event. Contact: Bnaiisraelfleischmannsny@gmail.com to register or call 845-254-9945 to leave a message. PHOENICIA MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET SAT. DECEMBER 3, DOWNTOWN PHOENICIA 5 – 5;30 PM TREE LIGHTING 5:30 – 8 PM PARISH HALL PARTY FACE PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE, CUPCAKE DECORATING, SANTA PICTURES, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINK, MUSIC BY THE ROXK ACADEMY SHOW BANK. Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, Phoenicia Business Association and Phoemicia Fire District. Visit: www.shandaken.us for complete information and events. THE EMERSON SUGGESTS WAYS TO CELEBRATE AND GIFT
THROUGH DECEMBER 22 – ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO THE RLA ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR SHOPPING FESTIVITIES.SPECIALS ON THRIFT SHOP PURCHASES AND BAGS OF BOOKS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. LOCATED: 53742 STATE HIGHWAY 30. OR CALL: 607-326-7901 DECEMBER HOLIDAY EXHIBITION MARGARETVILLE’S LONGYEAR GALLERY IS EXHIBITING ITS FINAL 2022 SHOW, FEATURING THE ART OF GUEST ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY MEMBERS TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK, AND WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH DECEMBER. Longyear Gallery exhibitions OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays each weekend and gallery hours are from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. Longyear Gallery is located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For information, please see Longyear Gallery’s website, www.longyeargallery.org, or call 845.586.3270 during gallery hours. Masks requested. THRU - JAN. 7, 2023. - ECHO CHAMBERS – DEC. 3 AT 2PM ARTISTS TALK WITH DAVID YOUNG AND SUSAN YELAVICH 1053 Main Street Gallery in Fleischmann’s, New York is pleased to present “Echo Chambers” an exhibition of multi-media work including artwork which uses manipulated images of darning (a form of woven mending) stitched onto canvas by David Young and Susan Yelavich. The collaboration is on view through January 7th, 2023. Please visit 1053maingallery.com to find gallery hours and information about this and upcoming exhibits and events. THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apply for the Professional Career Opportunities Exam https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjcwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PU51V24wZW4zbzZRIn0.4Q14YZSai5Eb85UB3R7PJJYLhh_6SF77KEW2ZCKUtGM/s/197897483/br/148660978696-l There are many careers available in the environmental field, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management. Check out a video about starting your career at DEC! Interested? Or know someone that is? Then apply for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam. The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Once you apply, you must submit the exam by December 15, 2022. Find a list of titles filled through the PCO Exam on the Civil Service website. GETTING TO KNOW ABOUT THE CENTRAL CATSKILLS
LEARNING ABOUT HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS? Join the Catskill Mountain Club hikes and learn from experienced volunteers. Do not go hiking on your own if you are new to the area. https://catskillmountainclub.org/category/upcoming-events/ For Catskill related hikes, check out the Catskill Mountain Club’s (CMC) trail challenges, including the CMC Hiking Trails Challenge, offering easy to moderate difficulty trails to hikers and walkers of different abilities. A brochure of the hikes is available on the Catskill Mountain Club’s website. THE CATSKILLS A Folding Pocket Guide – A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Are there really cats in the Catskills? Where can I find views without a hike? Who left these tracks outside my tent? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more in this compact guide from the knowledgeable staff at the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the Catskills since 1969 through programs like the Catskills Visitor Center, the Catskill Fire Tower Project, and the Catskill Stewards. This waterproof, lightweight folding guide is an excellent resource for both visitors to the Catskills and residents. Easily tucks in a jacket or backpack pocket, and makes a great gift. Explorers of all ages and experience levels will appreciate the outdoor recreation tips, regional information, and full-color illustrations for identifying local plants and wildlife. Retails for $7.95. Available at the Catskills Visitor Center and select local retailers. For wholesale orders, please contact Sarah McGinnis, smcginnis@catskillcenter.org. Link to Catskills Folding Guide on CVC website: https://bit.ly/CatskillsPocketGuide EMPIRE STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM: CATSKILLS RAILS THEN AND NOW Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast In the last episode we took a ride on the old Ulster & Delaware rails with Rail Explorers, a pedal bike experience in Phoenicia, NY. This week, we're at the neighboring Empire State Railway Museum, at home in the historic 1899 Phoenicia train station since 1983, for a look back at Catskills railroad history. Curator Tom Comito tells us about the 1913 peak of travel on these tracks, restoration projects underway, and the museum's evolving relationship with rail tourists. Many thanks to our sponsors: Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, Hanford Mills Museum, Briars & Brambles Books, The Mountain Eagle THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL Enjoy access to 11.5 miles of safe, healthy recreational opportunities in the corridor by the scenic Ashokan Reservoir. Free, without a permit, every, day, year-round-for the first time in more than a century! Visit: www.catskillmountainrailtrail.org CATSKILL VISITORS CENTER, 5096 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 info@catskillcenter.org www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org or call 845-688-3369. Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun – 9:30 am – 4 pm. Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper, the Catskills Visitor Center is home to the visitor information center and gift shop. In addition to the main visitor center building, the site features: the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of peaceful nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coming Soon... | LOOKING FORWARD TO HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS www.centralcatskills.com or www.ScenicCatskills.com PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER WELCOMES YOU www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org, 845-254-5469, 287 Main Street SAT. DEC. 4, 11 – 2 PHOENICIA FARMERS MARKET SAT. DEC. 11, 11 – 3 SILENT AUCTION AND CHILI FEST THE ANDES HOTEL www.theandeshotel.com BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10 – 3 DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY, BEGINNING AT 4:30PM Reservations Encouraged – 845-676-3980 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6:15 PM Congregation B’nai Israel will continue its popular “Taste of Shabbat” ZOOM event on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:15 pn. There will be singing, prayers, music and fellowship. Join in the fun and uplifting time? One does not have to be a member or know Hebrew to participate. All are welcome to this free event. Contact: Bnaiisraelfleischmannsny@gmail.com to register or call 845-254-9945 to leave a message. PHOENICIA MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET SAT. DECEMBER 3, DOWNTOWN PHOENICIA 5 – 5;30 PM TREE LIGHTING 5:30 – 8 PM PARISH HALL PARTY FACE PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE, CUPCAKE DECORATING, SANTA PICTURES, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINK, MUSIC BY THE ROXK ACADEMY SHOW BANK. Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, Phoenicia Business Association and Phoemicia Fire District. Visit: www.shandaken.us for complete information and events. THE EMERSON SUGGESTS WAYS TO CELEBRATE AND GIFT
THROUGH DECEMBER 22 – ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO THE RLA ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR SHOPPING FESTIVITIES.SPECIALS ON THRIFT SHOP PURCHASES AND BAGS OF BOOKS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. LOCATED: 53742 STATE HIGHWAY 30. OR CALL: 607-326-7901 DECEMBER HOLIDAY EXHIBITION MARGARETVILLE’S LONGYEAR GALLERY IS EXHIBITING ITS FINAL 2022 SHOW, FEATURING THE ART OF GUEST ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY MEMBERS TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK, AND WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH DECEMBER. Longyear Gallery exhibitions OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays each weekend and gallery hours are from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. Longyear Gallery is located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For information, please see Longyear Gallery’s website, www.longyeargallery.org, or call 845.586.3270 during gallery hours. Masks requested. THRU - JAN. 7, 2023. - ECHO CHAMBERS – DEC. 3 AT 2PM ARTISTS TALK WITH DAVID YOUNG AND SUSAN YELAVICH 1053 Main Street Gallery in Fleischmann’s, New York is pleased to present “Echo Chambers” an exhibition of multi-media work including artwork which uses manipulated images of darning (a form of woven mending) stitched onto canvas by David Young and Susan Yelavich. The collaboration is on view through January 7th, 2023. Please visit 1053maingallery.com to find gallery hours and information about this and upcoming exhibits and events. THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apply for the Professional Career Opportunities Exam https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjcwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PU51V24wZW4zbzZRIn0.4Q14YZSai5Eb85UB3R7PJJYLhh_6SF77KEW2ZCKUtGM/s/197897483/br/148660978696-l There are many careers available in the environmental field, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management. Check out a video about starting your career at DEC! Interested? Or know someone that is? Then apply for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam. The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Once you apply, you must submit the exam by December 15, 2022. Find a list of titles filled through the PCO Exam on the Civil Service website. GETTING TO KNOW ABOUT THE CENTRAL CATSKILLS
LEARNING ABOUT HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS? Join the Catskill Mountain Club hikes and learn from experienced volunteers. Do not go hiking on your own if you are new to the area. https://catskillmountainclub.org/category/upcoming-events/ For Catskill related hikes, check out the Catskill Mountain Club’s (CMC) trail challenges, including the CMC Hiking Trails Challenge, offering easy to moderate difficulty trails to hikers and walkers of different abilities. A brochure of the hikes is available on the Catskill Mountain Club’s website. THE CATSKILLS A Folding Pocket Guide – A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Are there really cats in the Catskills? Where can I find views without a hike? Who left these tracks outside my tent? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more in this compact guide from the knowledgeable staff at the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the Catskills since 1969 through programs like the Catskills Visitor Center, the Catskill Fire Tower Project, and the Catskill Stewards. This waterproof, lightweight folding guide is an excellent resource for both visitors to the Catskills and residents. Easily tucks in a jacket or backpack pocket, and makes a great gift. Explorers of all ages and experience levels will appreciate the outdoor recreation tips, regional information, and full-color illustrations for identifying local plants and wildlife. Retails for $7.95. Available at the Catskills Visitor Center and select local retailers. For wholesale orders, please contact Sarah McGinnis, smcginnis@catskillcenter.org. Link to Catskills Folding Guide on CVC website: https://bit.ly/CatskillsPocketGuide EMPIRE STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM: CATSKILLS RAILS THEN AND NOW Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast In the last episode we took a ride on the old Ulster & Delaware rails with Rail Explorers, a pedal bike experience in Phoenicia, NY. This week, we're at the neighboring Empire State Railway Museum, at home in the historic 1899 Phoenicia train station since 1983, for a look back at Catskills railroad history. Curator Tom Comito tells us about the 1913 peak of travel on these tracks, restoration projects underway, and the museum's evolving relationship with rail tourists. Many thanks to our sponsors: Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, Hanford Mills Museum, Briars & Brambles Books, The Mountain Eagle THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL Enjoy access to 11.5 miles of safe, healthy recreational opportunities in the corridor by the scenic Ashokan Reservoir. Free, without a permit, every, day, year-round-for the first time in more than a century! Visit: www.catskillmountainrailtrail.org CATSKILL VISITORS CENTER, 5096 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 info@catskillcenter.org www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org or call 845-688-3369. Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun – 9:30 am – 4 pm. Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper, the Catskills Visitor Center is home to the visitor information center and gift shop. In addition to the main visitor center building, the site features: the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of peaceful nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coming Soon... | WINTERTIME OFFERS WINTER FUN! SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 – NEW TIME!!!! CABARADIO AT THE PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org for complete details 287 Main Street. Potluck @ 1 pm …..show starts @ 2 pm Admission is free. Donations appreciated. Please bring a Big Dish to Pass for all to enjoy. 845-254-5469 or email: swixon@pinehillcommunitycenter.org Come to enjoy food, community, music, local guests, and the coziness of Catskill hibernation season. WINTER HOOT at The Ashokan Center Friday, Feb. 3 - Sunday, Feb. 3 THE WINTER HOOT is a down-home, down-to-earth, music gathering where everyone is welcome and there's joy to spare. We hope you'll join us to celebrate and support the Ashokan Center. www.ashokan.org/events Friday - We’ll explore the notion that when we humans are doing good things for the planet, a footprint may be something we want to leave. Enjoy a delicious and locally-sourced dinner and an inspiring screening of the documentary "Inhabit: a Permaculture Perspective" followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Costa Boutsikaris and neighboring farmers and growers. Saturday - Shake off the wintertime blahs with a full day of music and dancing to The Mammals, Rachael Yamagata, Jude Roberts, City Stompers, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Mister Chris, George Winstone with Ben Monder, and special guests tba! Enjoy food vended by Ashokan Chef Bill and Veggie Oasis, indoor kids zone activities, instrument petting zoo, blacksmithing, and Thomas Brown creating a special new ice sculpture in the courtyard. Sunday - Revel in morning yoga with Sara Trapani or a guided hike with Del Orloske, and a community sing with Mike + Ruthy, family, and friends. DIY BATH BOMB MAKING WITH PHOENICIA SOAP CO. SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 3-4:30PM $62 per person Learn how to create bath bombs with botanicals and oils that soften and add nutrients to your skin! Participants will enjoy a glass of wine with cheese and take home three bath bombs! FEBRUARY SPA SPECIALS* The Spa is also open Tuesday, Feb. 14! The only thing better than a spa day is a spa day with your special someone. Spa together with these February specials: Couples VIP Soak and Massage, Truffles and Prosecco 90 minutes/$399 per couple Couples Luxury Spa Pedicure, Truffles and Prosecco 60 minutes/$135 per couple Reflexology Workshop – learn how to share Reflexology with your partner at home 90-minute lesson/$125 per couple Saturday, Feb. 11 and 18, 5:30 to 7pm or 7:30 to 9pm MAPLE SYRUP SEASON IS COMING SOON
GALLERY EXHIBITS
“MEMBERS’ WINTER GROUP EXHIBIT” - Fri Jan 13, 2023 to Sun Feb 12, 2023 Opening Reception is Sat Jan 13, from 3-5 LONGYEAR GALLERY - 785 Main St. Margaretville NY 12455 845-586-3270 www.longyeargallery.org 1053 MAIN STREET GALLERY in Fleischmann’s, New York Please visit 1053maingallery.com to find gallery hours and information about this and upcoming exhibits and events. 845-254-3461 or info@1053.gallery.com Hours: Fri-Sat: 11am-5pm, Sun: 12 pm-4pm ENGAGING OUR YOUNGSTERS - WATERSHED EDUCATION GRANTS
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The Listing of Job Vacancies on DEC's public website has been updated for the coming week. It includes positions for Office Assistants, Environmental Engineers, and Environmental Program Specialists around the state. Find the full list of current vacancies online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/27863.html |
CRISP 2023 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS to fund priority invasive species projects in the Catskills region! We will offer funding for those projects that best meet the following CRISP priorities that were identified in the CRISP Strategic Planning that we conducted earlier this year:
- Early Detection/Rapid Response for Tier 1 or Tier 2 Species
- Raise public awareness of Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 Species
- Improve the scientific understanding of the extent, ecological impact and effective controls of invasive species in the CRISP region.
We gratefully acknowledge that this funding is provided through the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This funding leverages the work that CRISP Partners are doing and incentivizes local organizations to help execute CRISP goals to manage invasive species in our region. The RFP is not a grant program and all project proposals are subject to NYSDEC Invasive Species Coordinate Section for approval prior to being awarded a final sub-contract.
SPRING SKIING, PLANNING FOR WARM WEATHER EVENTS
The Chamber is collecting details of our warm weather events. Calls come in by visitors to know when the special events are happening. So get me your info. Word docs and jpeg images are the way to go. When you send us a formatted doc we have to reformat it to use it.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1 PM
We'll walk the rails again . . .
Heads up all you folks who prefer their history en plein air: HSM will reprise last year’s tramp along former Ulster & Delaware Railroad tracks from Highmount to Pine Hill on Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. John Duda and Diane Galusha will share information on the glory days of Highmount, the engineering of the famed Double Horseshoe Curve that we’ll walk along, and the Crystal Spring Water Company whose ruins we will visit. There is a $10 fee, and reservations are required. Space is limited. Call 845-586-4973 or email history@catskill.net to save a spot on this tour.
HELP WANTED – 4-H CAMP SHANKITUNK, DELHI. SUMMER POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DAY CAMP DIRECTOR, AQUATICS DIRECTOR, FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR, KITCHEN ASSISTANTS, DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMP COUNSELORS and other positions from June 25 – August 4, 2023. For an application or more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County, 34570 State Hwy 10, STE 2, Hamden, NY 13782 by calling 607-865-6531, emailing crb222@cornell.edu, or visiting our website at campshankitunk.org.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
THE CATSKILL WATERSHED CORPORATION (CWC) PROVIDES SUPPLIES TO GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CLEAN LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM STREAMBANKS IN THE CATSKILL-DELAWARE WATERSHED AND DISPOSE OF IT PROPERLY.
Heavy-duty trash bags, gloves, and tokens of appreciation are available to individuals, youth and school groups, church organizations, civic and business associations, neighborhood groups, and teams of friends who volunteer to scour streambanks and riversides for trash.
Please call Samantha Costa at 845-586-1400, scosta@cwconline.org, to schedule a date and time to pick up the supplies.
The CWC is a non-profit, Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River. www.cwconline.org
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 9 AM – 3 PM 5TH ANNUAL SUMMIT – CATSKILLS PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY
(Formerly named Catskills Addiction Coalition.)
SUPPORTING PREGNANCY, PARENTING & COMMUNITIES THROUGH HARM REDUCTION
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM
The Summit will be held at the Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill, Ny 12465
Registration is Required. www.catskillspathwaystoRecovery.org
DASHA SHISHKIN – ‘CHIK CHIRIK’
March 18-May 6, 2023. CLOSING PARTY, SATURDAY MAY 6, 4-6PM
LIBERAL ARTS ROXBURY is pleased to present a solo exhibition of multi-media works by Moscow-born, Brooklyn/upstate-based artist Dasha Shishkin. chik chirik, featuring drawings and prints on various supports, opens Saturday March 18, 2023, with a reception at the gallery from 4-6pm. A closing event during finer weather on May 6 is also planned.
Dasha Shishkin’s highly intuitive works follow the course of a line, diagramming the broad universe of human activity as both elegant and vulgar, gentle and cruel. Her elaborate drawings, often executed on blemished sheets of paper and wrinkled mylar, acknowledge socially perspicacious artists of the past, such as Edvard Munch and Egon Schiele, while presenting contemporary life as an ongoing carnival of desire, vanity, and social decadence, with moments for pause and reflection.
LONGYEAR GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION; SATURDAY, March 24; 3-5PM
FARMS, FARMERS & FARMING: A TRIBUTE TO LOCAL AGRICULTURE
OPENS AT LONGYEAR GALLERY
Longyear Gallery of Margaretville is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibit, “Farms, Farmers & Farming: A Tribute to Local Agriculture,” a new group show featuring the art of 23 Longyear Gallery members, accompanied by a group show of the art of the other 11 members. Opening on Friday, March 24th, this special exhibit will run through Sunday, April 23rd with the Artists Reception on Saturday, March 25th from 3-6 p.m.
As Diane Galusha of the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown explains, “There was a time not so long ago when most people lived on farms. Rain and snow; dirt and seed; birth, death and unceasing labor; the joy and struggle of making a living off the land. These things defined-–still define--those who farm, those who keep the rest of us alive. When Delaware County was newly settled, sheep ruled the hillsides and mills were built to process the fleece. Then dairy cattle populated the barns, and creameries handled the milk from the Jerseys and Holsteins that thrived on green pastures. Then, in the 20th century, it was cauliflower that proved an unlikely antidote to fluctuating milk prices.”
The artists participating in “Farms, Farmers & Farming: A Tribute to Local Agriculture,” have incorporated into their work the “time and change written on this landscape, seen in the derelict barns and the meadows turned to brush,” as Diane Galusha notes. “Yet,” she continues, “change can also be seen in the busy farm stands and markets where a new generation of farmers proudly sell products their Delaware County predecessors never imagined as they toiled in the fields, turning over ‘two rocks for every dirt,’ and this exhibit,” she adds, “celebrates this honorable profession and acknowledges the legacy of farms and farmers, past and present.”
Longyear Gallery’s “Farms, Farmers & Farming: A Tribute to Local Agriculture” will be on view Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays each weekend from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. Special attention will be paid to keep safe all visitors to the gallery as well as members. In view of health precautions at this time, it is suggested that visitors wear masks.
Longyear Gallery is located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For information, please see Longyear Gallery’s website, www.longyeargallery.org, or call 845.586.3270 during gallery hours.
BELLEAYRE SKI MOUNTAIN www.belleayre.com
OFFERING SPRING SKIING AT ITS BEST
Upcoming Belleayre Calendar:
MARCH 25, WYLD BLU BAND
S’MORES & STORIES
SCAVENGER HUNT
LOCAL COMMUNITY DAYS
MARCH 28
KIDS HIT THE SLOPES
SUMMER JOBS AT BELLEAYRE:
Looking for the perfect summer job? Belleayre Beach is now hiring lifeguards for the 2023 summer. If you are not certified or if your certification is about to expire, not a problem! Delaware Country Residents under 21 can get certified for free. OR If you take a certification class and work for us the entire summer, we will reimburse your certification fees. View our employment page for additional information.
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NEWS FROM NYSDOT TO BYWAY COMMUNITIES
The Federal Highway Administration will be holding two informational webinars to share information about the recently released Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).
Created by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CFI Program is a new competitive grant program that provides funding for publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles.
The webinars will be held on the following dates. Webinars are open to the public and registration is required.
· Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
3/21/23 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET
· Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
3/22/23 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
For more information, please contact Neelam Patel in the Office of Natural Environment at (248) 602-7454.
SUPPORT OUR HEALTH CARE CENTER’S – MARGARETVILLE HOSPITAL AND MOUNTAINSIDE
LIVE ART Auction, May 20, 2023
The Board of the Margaretville Hospital is pleased to welcome you to the online presence for our auction in May.
Kindly view the artwork and registration details for this event.
https://live.classy.org/auction/catch23/15997aee-c719-4b60-a086-00e91e647c80/item/01becb62-1bc0-4c8d-bc4a-b68b4dcfc249
Additional work will be available for viewing as it becomes available; the intent is to refresh our site weekly, so please check back regularly.
THANK YOU TO LIBERAL ARTS ROXBURY FOR HOSTING THE EVENT. CORNER OF ROUTE 30 AND BRIDGE STREET, Roxbury. www.liberalartsroxbury.com
NEW EXHIBITION AT ROBURY ARTS CENTER
SECRETS, CONFESSIONS & REVELATIONS – Open THROUGH APRIL 29 AT THE ROXBURY ARTS CENTER Artists participating in this exhibit were selected from a juried open call and include Christein Aromando , Ivory Biruk, Beth Caspar, Kevin Dalton, Richard Driessen, Cindy Dunne, Caroline Lewis, Patrice Lorenz, Jillian Lyke, Samantha Nick, Alan Powell, Ellen Stewart, and John Virga. |
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REMEMBER TIME TO PLAN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
If you have an annual event you want to promote on our e-blasts please contact the Chamber at chamber.admin@centralcatskills.com
FLEISCHMANNS STREET FAIR SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2023 WELCOMES VENDORS
If you are potentially a vendor, please get in touch with Yvonne Reuter at reuteryvonne28@gmail.com for further information or to register.
If you know someone else interested, please pass Yvonne's contact information on to them. This event gets better and features more variety every year, and we want that trend to continue!
The Annual Fleischmanns First Memorial Weekend Street Fair will be held Sunday, May 25.
AT THE CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER
FRIDAY JUNE 9TH – THE GATHERING
SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH – ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPO
Register online here https://catskillcenter.org/membershipsponsorship/great-catskills-outdoor-expo-exhibitor-application.
Visit: www.catskillcenter.org Or email: stucker@catskillcenter.org.
19 ANNUAL MARGARETVILLE CAULIFLOWER FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 2023 – VILLAGE PARK AND PAVILION
Tractor Parade, Pure Catskills Tent, Vendors, Food, History, Kids Fun, 1903 Auto Rally, and of course Cauliflower for Sale.
Contact: carol@centralcatskills.com for vendor information or to Volunteer.
Sponsored by the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce,
DEC is Hiring Staff for the 2023 Summer Camps Program
We are actively recruiting Directors, Assistant Directors, Waterfront Directors, Cooks, Nurses, EMTs, Counselors, and Camp Aides for the 2023 Summer Camps Program. All positions offer competitive salaries, plus room and board for the summer.
Locations of DEC Summer Camps:
Camp Colby in Saranac Lake;
Camp Pack Forest in Warrensburg;
Camp Rushford in Caneadea; and
Camp DeBruce, near Livingston Manor.
Learn more about the employment opportunities at DEC's Environmental Education Camps.
This is a unique opportunity to work at a rustic and beautiful summer camp in the Catskills, Adirondacks, or Western NY. Our week-long residential programs draw 11–17-year-old youths from across NYS for life-changing experiences in the outdoors. NYSDEC Summer Camps combine environmental education, hunter education, and outdoor recreation to create an adventurous experience for youth. Camp staff engage campers in ecological principles such as field, forest, aquatic, wildlife, and human impact and outdoor skills including backpacking, camping, and canoeing.
How to apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial college transcript to campemploy@dec.ny.gov.
Email is preferred, but you may mail your application to:
DEC Camps Employment
C/O Camps Administrator
625 Broadway; 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-5256
Attend a DEC Summer Camp Program
Are you a parent or guardian hoping to send your child to one of DEC's Environmental Education Camps this summer? Registration for 2023 begins on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. Please prepare for registration by following the instructions on the How to Register for Camps webpage. We highly recommend that families fill out all the required camper forms and waivers before registration opens. Completing all forms and waivers ahead of time will significantly speed up your registration process.
DEC'S ANNUAL SPRING SEEDLING SALE NOW OPEN
The DEC Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery's annual seedling sale is happening now through May 12th! Dozens of tree and shrub species are available for purchase for conservation plantings across New York State. Browse this year's selection on our website, and get your order in early because many favorites go quickly. We recommend placing your order by phone for the most up-to-date species availability information. Seedlings will be shipped mid-April through May.
Pictured: tree seedlings at DEC’s tree nursery.
Looking to involve your students in hands-on learning about the role of trees in ecosystems as well as participate in conservation? DEC’s School Seedling Program provides seedlings from the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery to youth organizations and schools in New York. Apply online by March 31 for your chance to receive 30-50 free tree or shrub seedlings to plant with your students. Each school or organization may receive one order per year.
GET TO KNOW THE CATSKILLS AND ITS COMMUNITIES!
THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS SCENIC BYWAY – www.ScenicCatskills.com tells us about our history, culture and great outdoors.
Learn more by visiting our website and listen to our tours, hiking videos and discovery who we are and where you can go to enjoy your visit to the Catskills.
www.ScenicCatskills.com is the right place to visit to find where to eat, stay, shop and recreate along Route 28.
Other sites to visit are www.greatwesterncatskills.com (Delaware County) and www.ulstercounty.com
(Ulster County).
CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER, 5096 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 info@catskillcenter.org
www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org or call 845-688-3369.
Hours: DEC 1 – MARCH 31 OPEN Friday - Monday – 9:30 am – 4 pm.
Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper, the Catskills Visitor Center is home to the visitor information center and gift shop.
In addition to the main visitor center building, the site features: the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of peaceful nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more.
MORE HELP TO HIKE IN THE CATSKILLS?
JOIN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN CLUB hikes and learn from experienced volunteers. Do not go hiking on your own if you are new to the area.
https://catskillmountainclub.org/category/upcoming-events/
For Catskill related hikes, check out the Catskill Mountain Club’s (CMC) trail challenges, including the CMC Hiking Trails Challenge, offering easy to moderate difficulty trails to hikers and walkers of different abilities.
A brochure of the hikes is available on the Catskill Mountain Club’s website.
THE CATSKILLS - A Folding Pocket Guide
Are there really cats in the Catskills? Where can I find views without a hike? Who left these tracks outside my tent? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more in this compact guide from the knowledgeable staff at the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the Catskills since 1969 through programs like the Catskills Visitor Center, the Catskill Fire Tower Project, and the Catskill Stewards.
This waterproof, lightweight folding guide is an excellent resource for both visitors to the Catskills and residents. Easily tucks in a jacket or backpack pocket, and makes a great gift. Explorers of all ages and experience levels will appreciate the outdoor recreation tips, regional information, and full-color illustrations for identifying local plants and wildlife.
Retails for $7.95. Available at the Catskills Visitor Center and select local retailers. For wholesale orders, please contact Sarah McGinnis, smcginnis@catskillcenter.org.
Link to Catskills Folding Guide on CVC website: https://bit.ly/CatskillsPocketGuide
THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL
Enjoy access to 11.5 miles of safe, healthy recreational opportunities in the corridor by the scenic Ashokan Reservoir. Free, without a permit, every, day, year-round-for the first time in more than a century!
Visit: www.catskillmountainrailtrail.org
DEC JOB POSTINGS |
The Listing of Job Vacancies on DEC's public website has been updated for the coming week. It includes positions for Office Assistants, Environmental Engineers, and Environmental Program Specialists around the state. Find the full list of current vacancies online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/27863.html |
NYS DEC NEWS
IT'S TROUT TIME!
While catch and release opportunities for inland trout are now widely available year-round in New York, April 1st will always be a meaningful day for trout anglers and DEC is stocking 1.9 million trout in waters across the state.
Check out the helpful resources below to plan your fishing trip:
- 2023 Spring Trout Stocking Summaries
- HuntFishNY app now features the "Tackle Box" where trout stream access, regulations, and stocking information are now available within a map-based interface from the convenience of your smartphone.
- Management Categories for Specific Inland Trout Streams (PDF)
- Current Freshwater Fishing Regulations
- I FISH NY Brochures
If you are looking for a way to learn to fish, attend a free I FISH NY clinic! DEC, the City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Human Services are hosting an inclusive, family-friendly fishing event on April 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, Monroe County. People of all ages, abilities, and experiences are welcome to attend. Adaptive equipment will be available for use.
BE BIRD-FRIENDLY THIS SPRING
Looking for an easy way to take care of your bird friends this migration season? Did you know each year during spring migration, many birds that are navigating the night sky become disoriented from artificial building lighting? Not only does city lighting deter the navigational abilities of migrating birds, but it also leads to an increase in fatal building collisions, killing an estimated 1 billion birds annually.
Play a part in helping to help birds survive and thrive this season by taking these simple steps
- Make your windows safer by installing screens and breaking up reflections.
- Dim or turn off nonessential lights. Exterior security lighting is more bird friendly when directed downward rather than into the sky.
- Enjoy birds while helping science and conservation! Your observations will provide valuable information to show where birds are thriving or declining. Take part in the Third Breeding Bird Atlas.
Photo credits: Elisha M. Shaw (Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge)