Shandaken town officials passed along this information to me from the Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO). Any business owners that are interested should act IMMEDIATELY since the deadline is 1/6/12. Read on for details:
Ulster County will apply for grants to help business owners hurt by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Interested business owners must submit letter of interest on or before 1/6/2012.
Ulster County will submit applications for grant funding of $500,000 to assist county business owners who experienced financial losses from the major storms that hit the region this summer.
To strenghten the application, the county needs letters of interest from business owners who would use the funding if it were available. The deadline is looming so an immediate response is really important. If your business needs help, go to www.rupco.org and read the program details then print out and complete the letter of interest. If you know any other business owner in Ulster County who might need the help, please pass this along to them. We need to alert as many people as possible as quickly as possible!
Thanks for your help on this!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Price Reduced on Creekside Home
WCA member and real estate agent Lynn Davidson asked me to re-post this listing on the blog. It is the home of another WCA member here in Woodland Valley that is on the market. The price has been reduced to $349,000. If you are interested please contact Lynn at:
Lynn Davidson
Main: (845) 679-0006
Westwood Metes & Bounds
lynnd@westwoodrealty.com
DRAMATIC SETTING IN WOODLAND VALLEY ON THE CREEK WITH MOUNTAIN AND VALLEY VIEWS. FISH FROM YOUR FRONT YARD IN WORLD FAMOUS TROUT STREAM. VERY PRIVATE LOCATION, BUT NOT SECLUDED WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. ABOUT 2.5 MILES FROM PHOENICIA. BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED WITH OAK FLOORS AND CYPRUS PANELING. OPEN FLOOR PLAN IS GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING WITH SLIDERS LEADING TO SCREENED-IN PORCH AND DECK. APPROX. 400' ON THE CREEK INCLUDES A BUILDABLE LOT. 10 MINUTES TO BELLEAYRE.
Lynn Davidson
Main: (845) 679-0006
Westwood Metes & Bounds
lynnd@westwoodrealty.com
DRAMATIC SETTING IN WOODLAND VALLEY ON THE CREEK WITH MOUNTAIN AND VALLEY VIEWS. FISH FROM YOUR FRONT YARD IN WORLD FAMOUS TROUT STREAM. VERY PRIVATE LOCATION, BUT NOT SECLUDED WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. ABOUT 2.5 MILES FROM PHOENICIA. BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED WITH OAK FLOORS AND CYPRUS PANELING. OPEN FLOOR PLAN IS GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING WITH SLIDERS LEADING TO SCREENED-IN PORCH AND DECK. APPROX. 400' ON THE CREEK INCLUDES A BUILDABLE LOT. 10 MINUTES TO BELLEAYRE.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Benefit Party For Sloop Clearwater
WCA member Alma Rodriguez sent me this announcement about a house party she is holding on Friday, January 6th. Read on for details....
Three Kings Day House Party to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in Phoenicia on Friday, January 6, 2012
You are invited to join the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater community for a Three Kings Day house party on Friday, January 6, 2012 starting at 5:30 pm – midnight. The party will be held at the home of Alma Rodriguez at 30 Esopus Avenue, Phoenicia, NY 12464. Live music! Suggested donation $15 to Clearwater, but any donation is welcome, big or small. This is a community potluck and musical celebration so food, beverage and musical contributions are most welcome.
Call if you have any special needs or wish to volunteer: 845-750-2098 or email: alma@hvc.rr.com.
About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofit, member-supported corporation, whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater conducts innovative environmental programs, advocacy and celebrations in order to inspire and energize the next generation of environmental leaders.
About Clearwater’s Green Cities Initiative Under the Directorship of Victor Pierre Melendez, the Green Cities Initiative works with under-served communities in waterfront cities to incorporate principles of sustainability. These programs serve to help to integrate watershed protection, green infrastructure practices, environmental justice, and climate justice into all phases of municipal and community planning. Alma Rodriguez serves as Board Chair of Clearwater’s Green Cities Initiative. All funding from this celebration will go towards this worthy project.
Directions to 30 Esopus Avenue, Phoenicia NY 12464 from Kingston Take the Rt. 28 West exit off the traffic circle and continue for about 20 miles. You will pass the main Phoenicia “Eagle” entrance on the right. Continue for another ½ mile and turn left onto Woodland Valley Road. After 150 feet make your first right onto Esopus Avenue. Continue 2 blocks to the white house with a white picket fence on the right. The house is on the corner of Esopus Avenue and West Street. You may park anywhere you don’t block a driveway.
Contact: Alma Rodriguez, 845-750-2098, email: alma@hvc.rr.com
Three Kings Day House Party to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in Phoenicia on Friday, January 6, 2012
You are invited to join the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater community for a Three Kings Day house party on Friday, January 6, 2012 starting at 5:30 pm – midnight. The party will be held at the home of Alma Rodriguez at 30 Esopus Avenue, Phoenicia, NY 12464. Live music! Suggested donation $15 to Clearwater, but any donation is welcome, big or small. This is a community potluck and musical celebration so food, beverage and musical contributions are most welcome.
Call if you have any special needs or wish to volunteer: 845-750-2098 or email: alma@hvc.rr.com.
About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofit, member-supported corporation, whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater conducts innovative environmental programs, advocacy and celebrations in order to inspire and energize the next generation of environmental leaders.
About Clearwater’s Green Cities Initiative Under the Directorship of Victor Pierre Melendez, the Green Cities Initiative works with under-served communities in waterfront cities to incorporate principles of sustainability. These programs serve to help to integrate watershed protection, green infrastructure practices, environmental justice, and climate justice into all phases of municipal and community planning. Alma Rodriguez serves as Board Chair of Clearwater’s Green Cities Initiative. All funding from this celebration will go towards this worthy project.
Directions to 30 Esopus Avenue, Phoenicia NY 12464 from Kingston Take the Rt. 28 West exit off the traffic circle and continue for about 20 miles. You will pass the main Phoenicia “Eagle” entrance on the right. Continue for another ½ mile and turn left onto Woodland Valley Road. After 150 feet make your first right onto Esopus Avenue. Continue 2 blocks to the white house with a white picket fence on the right. The house is on the corner of Esopus Avenue and West Street. You may park anywhere you don’t block a driveway.
Contact: Alma Rodriguez, 845-750-2098, email: alma@hvc.rr.com
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas To All
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all those who celebrate Christmas in the valley a very merry one indeed! I know that I just posted a bunch of photos of Maya Wolf but after I put them up James sent me this one and I thought it would be perfect for today! Who doesn't love a baby dressed up for the season! Have a great holiday!!
Community Dinner
There will be a community dinner today at the Sportsmen's Alamo Cantina in Phoenicia. Dinner will be served from 1-4pm. All are welcome. I have been told that it is a "pay what you can" admission. All proceeds go to the local food pantry.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Just Rain
Despite predictions to the contrary, the storm we had over the last several days reached us as nothing but rain. Most of the precipitation ended this morning but the day was overcast and damp. The good part is that at least for now, there is still no snow on the ground. Sorry to disappoint those of you who where "dreaming of a white Christmas".
Reminder - Ho Ho Holy Night Tonight!!
Keep in mind all the activities going on tonight night in Phoenicia!! See you there!!
3:00 - Meet Santa at Ulster Savings Bank
4:00 - Free Holiday Concert with Uncle Rock and Friends at Shandaken Theatrical Society
5:00 - Sing Around the Fire at Mama's Boy - Free Hot Cider & Cookies - Visit with Santa
6:00 - Christmas Caroling Along Main Street
7:30 - Handel's Messiah - 1 hour version - Phoenicia Community Choir - Wesleyan Church, 24 Main St - soloists Amy Wallace, Maria Todaro, Kerry Henderson, Louis Otey, and friends.
Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank and Sharp
Stores will be open late for last minute shopping!!!
Holiday Poetry From Boreegard
The Ancient Yuletide
As Grandpa was wont to say,
Within earshot of the family,
“Life is not all skittles and beer.”
My New England family first arrived to be greeted
By Massasoit. And it is well
not to forget their eventual afflictions,
Their vicissitudes, their breast-beating jeremiads,
For surely their woes make our modern
moments of despair seem happier by comparison.
Winter is icummen in, Lhude sing goddamm, goddamm,
And unhappy were the trials of our Rehobeth antecedents,
As Metacomet’s mistreated savages,
Savaged them those many winters ago.
They drank from the cup of common calamity,
As Indian hatchets split skulls and disemboweled
indiscriminately. No Christmas for the captives,
Forced to tread through an unforgiving icy landscape,
To a desperate, unknowable Puritan fate.
So drag the Yule log into place,
Tune the caroling zither,
And let the wassailing begin.
Grandpa was right about the skittles and beer,
But, my darling dears, the presents have been wrapped,
The Christmas cookies have been sugared and baked,
Santa’s on his way,
The Christ child is born once again,
And the shining city on the hill beckons yet.
Boreegard
December, 2009
As Grandpa was wont to say,
Within earshot of the family,
“Life is not all skittles and beer.”
My New England family first arrived to be greeted
By Massasoit. And it is well
not to forget their eventual afflictions,
Their vicissitudes, their breast-beating jeremiads,
For surely their woes make our modern
moments of despair seem happier by comparison.
Winter is icummen in, Lhude sing goddamm, goddamm,
And unhappy were the trials of our Rehobeth antecedents,
As Metacomet’s mistreated savages,
Savaged them those many winters ago.
They drank from the cup of common calamity,
As Indian hatchets split skulls and disemboweled
indiscriminately. No Christmas for the captives,
Forced to tread through an unforgiving icy landscape,
To a desperate, unknowable Puritan fate.
So drag the Yule log into place,
Tune the caroling zither,
And let the wassailing begin.
Grandpa was right about the skittles and beer,
But, my darling dears, the presents have been wrapped,
The Christmas cookies have been sugared and baked,
Santa’s on his way,
The Christ child is born once again,
And the shining city on the hill beckons yet.
Boreegard
December, 2009
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Happy Hanukkah!!
This year Hanukkah will be celebrated from December 20-28. I want to wish everyone in Woodland Valley (and anywhere else for that matter) who celebrates a happy holiday. May your Hanukkah be as warm and bright as the light on the Menorah!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
On A Perfect Day
Dennis Havel sent me the photo below a few weeks back. He told me that he took it on the last perfect day of fall. It is a gorgeous shot and I apologize to Dennis for not posting it sooner. I do the best I can with this blog but sometimes things just get away from me.
But I thought as fall officially turns to winter this week, it seems like the perfect time to post this picture anyway. I can't speak for the winter ahead but the fall has been lovely (the snowstorm in October notwithstanding). We have had a lot of really beautiful days with mostly moderate temperatures. I realize that I am saying this just a day before we are about to get some sort of precipitation so I might be tempting fate a little. But up until now (although we have had some temperatures in the teens at night last week) the weather has been pretty good and fairly mild for this time of year. Most of the days have been sunny and bright. And right now there is no snow on the ground. But I guess we still have to wait and see what winter will bring before I get too excited. I have my fingers crossed that our luck will hold. As always I will keep you posted.
But I thought as fall officially turns to winter this week, it seems like the perfect time to post this picture anyway. I can't speak for the winter ahead but the fall has been lovely (the snowstorm in October notwithstanding). We have had a lot of really beautiful days with mostly moderate temperatures. I realize that I am saying this just a day before we are about to get some sort of precipitation so I might be tempting fate a little. But up until now (although we have had some temperatures in the teens at night last week) the weather has been pretty good and fairly mild for this time of year. Most of the days have been sunny and bright. And right now there is no snow on the ground. But I guess we still have to wait and see what winter will bring before I get too excited. I have my fingers crossed that our luck will hold. As always I will keep you posted.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Shandaken Ski Program at Belleayre
I got the information below from the Town of Shandaken website. Don't forget to sign up BEFORE December 27 to take advantage of this great deal for residents!!!
The Town of Shandaken is once again offering special discounts at our very own Belleayre Mountain in Highmount for all Town residents and landowners.
Click the link below to download the application forms. The forms must be returned to the Town (NOT BELLEAYRE) prior to Decmber 27, 2011.
Included in this year’s pass is:
*26 – $20 Tickets (good Sun-Fri.)
*13 Guest Tickets ($25) for your friends and family
*FREE ski/snowboard/telemark lessons with every Ticket
Check the app for the details and we hope to see you at Belleayre where the smiles meet the snow (we hope not literally!)
2011-12 Shandaken Ski Program Registration Form
The Town of Shandaken is once again offering special discounts at our very own Belleayre Mountain in Highmount for all Town residents and landowners.
Click the link below to download the application forms. The forms must be returned to the Town (NOT BELLEAYRE) prior to Decmber 27, 2011.
Included in this year’s pass is:
*26 – $20 Tickets (good Sun-Fri.)
*13 Guest Tickets ($25) for your friends and family
*FREE ski/snowboard/telemark lessons with every Ticket
Check the app for the details and we hope to see you at Belleayre where the smiles meet the snow (we hope not literally!)
2011-12 Shandaken Ski Program Registration Form
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Phoenicia Library Holiday Party
There will be a fun-filled holiday party at the library today for all of the patrons. It sounds like it will be great fun for all! Here are the details:
Phoenicia Library Holiday Party
Saturday December 17th
10am - 1pm
Cookies, Cider and Snacks
Seasonal Stories with Miss Ginger
Crafts: tree-trimming crafts, gingerbread houses, cookie decorating and ornament making.
Special Holiday Book Sale, with gift wrap included.
**Secret Special Guest**
Phoenicia Library
9 Ava Maria Dr
Phoenicia, NY
12464
845-688-7811
Phoenicia Library Holiday Party
Saturday December 17th
10am - 1pm
Cookies, Cider and Snacks
Seasonal Stories with Miss Ginger
Crafts: tree-trimming crafts, gingerbread houses, cookie decorating and ornament making.
Special Holiday Book Sale, with gift wrap included.
**Secret Special Guest**
Phoenicia Library
9 Ava Maria Dr
Phoenicia, NY
12464
845-688-7811
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Music at the ESRM
Here is another opportunity to hear some great music this weekend. WCA member Dakin Morehouse asked me to pass this information on to all of you. The ongoing music series in the Empire State Railway Museum has been terrific. I have caught several of the shows and the performances just keep getting better and better. This series is truly one worth checking out. Read below for the details of this Saturday's gig.
Flying Cat Music Presents
Christmas Long Ago and Far Away
with Bells and Motley Olden Music
at the Empire State Railway Museum
Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Door opens at 7:00
70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464
off of Route 28, just east of the village
$12 or $10 w/RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com
For information call 845-688-9453
Bell and Motley's website: http://bellsandmotley.com/
Flying Cat Music goes WAY traditional for the Yuletide holidays this year when they present Bells and Motley performing “Christmas Long Ago and Far Away” on Saturday, December 17, at the Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia. The show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the door opening at 7:00. Admission is $12 at the door or $10 with RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com or by calling 845-688-9453.
Bells and Motley consists of Sondra and John Bromka, and they take Roots music to the extreme. Not only do they perform music dating back to Medieval period, not only do they then play that music on authentic traditional instruments, but they even build authentic period instruments themselves! The Bromkas have been at it for over twenty-five years. You might even call it their passion. Well, actually that’s not quite complete enough. They describe it this way. “Our passion in all endeavors is to combine early music with beguiling aspects of history, literature, fine arts, and personal artistry.”
Bells and Motley’s expertise extends far beyond Yuletide music. They reconstructed instruments for the four-hundredth anniversary of opera, for example; and they offer numerous and diverse musical programs. Still, this special evening spent celebrating “Christmas Long Ago and Far Away” will be broad in scope, covering Medieval, Renaissance, and traditional European Yuletide music. That music will be played on the hurdy gurdy, French and Northumbrian bagpipes, Celtic harp, Swedish nykleharpa, Irish penny whistle, and more.
An opportunity like this does not come around often. Long live Roots music and Happy Holidays to all!
Flying Cat Music Presents
Christmas Long Ago and Far Away
with Bells and Motley Olden Music
at the Empire State Railway Museum
Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Door opens at 7:00
70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464
off of Route 28, just east of the village
$12 or $10 w/RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com
For information call 845-688-9453
Bell and Motley's website: http://bellsandmotley.com/
Flying Cat Music goes WAY traditional for the Yuletide holidays this year when they present Bells and Motley performing “Christmas Long Ago and Far Away” on Saturday, December 17, at the Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia. The show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the door opening at 7:00. Admission is $12 at the door or $10 with RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com or by calling 845-688-9453.
Bells and Motley consists of Sondra and John Bromka, and they take Roots music to the extreme. Not only do they perform music dating back to Medieval period, not only do they then play that music on authentic traditional instruments, but they even build authentic period instruments themselves! The Bromkas have been at it for over twenty-five years. You might even call it their passion. Well, actually that’s not quite complete enough. They describe it this way. “Our passion in all endeavors is to combine early music with beguiling aspects of history, literature, fine arts, and personal artistry.”
Bells and Motley’s expertise extends far beyond Yuletide music. They reconstructed instruments for the four-hundredth anniversary of opera, for example; and they offer numerous and diverse musical programs. Still, this special evening spent celebrating “Christmas Long Ago and Far Away” will be broad in scope, covering Medieval, Renaissance, and traditional European Yuletide music. That music will be played on the hurdy gurdy, French and Northumbrian bagpipes, Celtic harp, Swedish nykleharpa, Irish penny whistle, and more.
An opportunity like this does not come around often. Long live Roots music and Happy Holidays to all!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Concert for Laos Orphanage
I received this message from WCA member Lauren Silver last week about an event featuring another member of the talented Silver-Altman family! Read on:
You are invited to join us and bring your friends, for a beautiful and heart-opening show with greatly talented local youth to benefit the 600 orphans in the Deak Kum Pa Orphanage in Laos. Please buy your tickets in advance at Oriole9 or Catskill Art&Office Supply in Woodstock or Kingston. (your $15 donation will buy food for one orphan for 2 weeks)
Miriam will be performing both with some excellent young singers, and a solo piece for this special event. Lots of other music, dance, and spoken word as well, all for a great cause. We'd love to see you there...
- Lauren
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One Voice For Laos/Teens For Change presents…
The Laos Project
A multimedia show by multitalented local youth
Proceeds Benefit the 600 children at the Deak Kum Pa Orphanage in Luang Prabang, Laos
Friday, Dec.16 7:30 PM
Kleinert James Art Center,
34 Tinker Street, Woodstock
tickets on sale at Oriole9
and Catskill Art & Office Supply in Woodstock and Kingston
Rick Altman Trio in Woodstock
For those of you who will be closer to home this weekend there will be some fabulous jazz by WCA member Rick Altman in Woodstock. Check it out!!!
The Rick Altman Trio
with Mike Ralff & Jody Sumber
An evening of jazz classics and original compositions
with vibes, bass, and drums
Sunday, November 20, 2011
8 to 11 p.m.
*donation*
HARMONY MUSIC
52 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY (845) 679-3484
more info: www.rickaltman.com
The Rick Altman Trio
with Mike Ralff & Jody Sumber
An evening of jazz classics and original compositions
with vibes, bass, and drums
Sunday, November 20, 2011
8 to 11 p.m.
*donation*
HARMONY MUSIC
52 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY (845) 679-3484
more info: www.rickaltman.com
Eugene Ruffolo at the Rockwood Music Hall
For those of you who will be in the city this weekend Eugene Ruffolo will be doing a show downtown. It sounds like it will be a great time. Check it out if you can!!
EUGENE RUFFOLO AT ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
Sunday, December 18 at 5:00pm
Location: 196 ALLEN STREET
EUGENE RUFFOLO AT ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
Sunday, December 18 at 5:00pm
Location: 196 ALLEN STREET
Monday, December 12, 2011
Maya Wolf at 7 Months
Here are some recent photos of little Maya Wolf (daughter of WCA members James and Lam Wolf). What a cutie pie!!!!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Shop Locally for the Holidays!
Although we have made a lot of progress, our area is still recovering from the damage left by Hurricane Irene. One thing that each and every one of us can do during this holiday season to help our community is to shop locally. There are a lot of great stores in our town, please patronize them if you need a gift for that special someone. For those on your list who already have everything, you might consider a gift certificate to a local restaurant. There are also many craft fairs and open artist studios to buy one of a kind presents. Please, please be mindful of where you spend your dollars this year. Between the hurricane and the challenging economy the local businesses need all the support they can get!!
Santa Comes to Town Today
Don't forget that Santa is coming to town this afternoon (starting at about 12pm) at the Empire State Railway Museum located on Lower High Street in Phoenicia. If you go to the museum, Santa will give you a ticket to ride the Catskill Mountain Railroad train for free out of Mt Tremper. Train rides are at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00pm. I caught up with Santa and Mrs. Claus last weekend and they told me that it was going to be a great day with fun for all!! It certainly is a beautiful (albeit cold) day for a train ride! So go on down to town for some free, festive holiday fun!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
New Video Work
Got the email below from WCA member Max Nova. His production company is doing some cool new things. Check it out!
Dear Friends,
Another hectic holiday season is upon us, hope everybody's holding up well!
Just wanted to share the latest installment of Reflections, the series of artist profiles that Matt Black and I have been creating for Nowness for the past six months. Following previous profiles of Scott Campbell, Jose Parla, Rostarr, Banks Violette, and KAWS, today's short film focuses on the work and inspirations of acclaimed artist / photographer Taryn Simon:
NOWNESS: REFLECTIONS - TARYN SIMON
Please keep your eyes peeled for the new Shellac website, specially redesigned for mobile devices and browsers alike – COMING SOON!
Happy Holidays,
Max
http://shellacnyc.com/
Dear Friends,
Another hectic holiday season is upon us, hope everybody's holding up well!
Just wanted to share the latest installment of Reflections, the series of artist profiles that Matt Black and I have been creating for Nowness for the past six months. Following previous profiles of Scott Campbell, Jose Parla, Rostarr, Banks Violette, and KAWS, today's short film focuses on the work and inspirations of acclaimed artist / photographer Taryn Simon:
NOWNESS: REFLECTIONS - TARYN SIMON
Please keep your eyes peeled for the new Shellac website, specially redesigned for mobile devices and browsers alike – COMING SOON!
Happy Holidays,
Max
http://shellacnyc.com/
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Snow Big Deal
It has stopped snowing and I am happy to tell you that the reports of a major snow event have been greatly exaggerated. Whooooo Hooooo! I for one am very, very happy!! Total accumulation is probably only about an inch and change. I think the switch from rain to snow happened later than expected. I haven't heard of any power or phone outages in our area but it is pretty early and I can't say I have talked to too many people. Anyway, I do know for sure that the town plow has been up and down the road. And you all can rest easy because everything is relatively calm in the valley for now.
Monday, December 5, 2011
ESRM - Free Community Christmas Party
Photo Ⓒ Dan Howard
I was speaking with WCA member and ESRM President Dakin Morehouse and he asked me to remind you all that the Empire State Railway Museum Christmas Party will be this Sunday December 11th. The party will take place from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The museum is in the Phoenicia Railroad Station located on Lower High Street.
Here is what Dakin had to say:
"Well, Irene won't keep Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting the Empire State Railway Museum this Sunday, the 11th of December.
The model trains will be running and munchies will be out for all you kiddies (of any age) around 12 noon until 4 with Catskill Mt. RR's Christmas Special Train operating out of the Mt. Tremper Station (thanks to Irene) at 1, 2, 3 and 4:00.
But Santa will be handing out free tickets to the young 'uns (and their guests) at the party back in the Historic Phoenicia Station on Lower High St. (Woodland Valley Road turns into High St. which then becomes Lower High St. at Bridge St.)
So come on down the valley and join us in celebrating the spirit of the Season - RR style.
Santa will also be riding the equally festive Christmas Train in Kingston departing from Westbrook Lane in the Kingston Plaza at 1, 2, 3, and 4:00 every Saturday and Sunday up until Christmas Eve (when he will be very busy).
And also at the Historic Phoenicia RR Station on the following Saturday (Dec. 17) "Bells and Motley" will be performing their Christmas Presentation with Renaissance and Elizabethan music and instruments. Sondra and John Bromka will be closing out our 'Flying Cat Performances' for the year and are NOT one you'll want to miss.
Yo Ho Ho
- Dakin
So to recap the important stuff:
Party is FREE to All (Donation Welcome)
Model Train, Exhibits, Visit with Santa, Christmas Treats!!
Free Train Rides on the Catskill Mountain Railroad out of Mount Tremper on Rt 28 with a Special Santa Ticket available at the Museum!!
Train times 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm.
Live Christmas Music Onboard!
Since this party is for the whole community here are the directions from places beyond the valley!
- Traveling on Rt 28 west from Kingston, take the first right after the Phoenicia Diner (look for small brown sign on the right saying "Railway Museum"). That will be Lower High Street. Look for the station entrance on your right.
- Traveling on Rt 28 east from the eagle entrance to Phoenicia, make your next left at the Bridge Street entrance to Phoenicia. Follow the road down to Lower High Street. Make a right. Proceed down High Street museum entrance will be on your left.
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Here is some more information about the Kingston Holiday Train from the CMRR.
THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD’S HOLIDAY TRAIN
ALL ABOARD the Catskill Mountain Railroad’s 2011 Winter Holiday Train! With their twenty-eighth year of operating trains in Ulster County coming to a close, the Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR) is proud to announce the continuation of Holiday Train service in Kingston , New York. The CMRR, having reestablished passenger service in Kingston for the first time since 1954, has been busy working on the railroad in 2011 to provide you with a more enjoyable ride.
Holiday Train service with Santa Claus on board will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm hourly starting December 3rd through December 18th. Come ride with us as Santa spreads cheer to all the good little children of Kingston ! Be sure to bring your camera! The Holiday Train will also run Monday 12/26/11, and on January 1st and 2nd. Take a special train ride to celebrate the holidays and usher in the New Year. There will be no train service on December 24th , 25th and 31st, . Tickets will be available at the CMRR station, located in the Kingston Plaza ball field parking lot near the Hannaford Supermarket - Adult fares are $6.00, Children (ages 2-11) ride for $4.00, and children under 2 years-old ride free with a paid adult fare.
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a one-hour excursion through the historic City of Kingston ! The Holiday Train will depart from Westbrook Lane for a three-mile round trip; heading West across Fair Street, Washington Avenue, to the old C9 Bridge, and then back again. Trains consist of open-air seating as well as limited space inside our refurbished caboose. Please dress appropriately and make sure to bundle up!
Have a toy train set-up under your Christmas tree? Well why not bring the kids out to experience the real thing. Get ready for the holidays with a visit from Santa Claus and a train ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad’s decorated Winter Holiday Train.
For more information e-mail info@catskillmtrailroad.com or visit our website at www.catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Ho Ho Holy Night!!
There is a festive evening of holiday events planned for December 23rd in Phoenicia. Here is the schedule of events. I can't wait for this!! It sounds like great fun!!
3:00 - Meet Santa at Ulster Savings Bank
4:00 - Free Holiday Concert with Uncle Rock and Friends at Shandaken Theatrical Society
5:00 - Sing Around the Fire at Mama's Boy - Free Hot Cider & Cookies - Visit with Santa
6:00 - Christmas Caroling Along Main Street
7:30 - Handel's Messiah - 1 hour version - Phoenicia Community Choir - Wesleyan Church, 24 Main St - soloists Amy Wallace, Maria Todaro, Kerry Henderson, Louis Otey, and friends.
Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank and Sharp
Stores will be open late for last minute shopping!!!
3:00 - Meet Santa at Ulster Savings Bank
4:00 - Free Holiday Concert with Uncle Rock and Friends at Shandaken Theatrical Society
5:00 - Sing Around the Fire at Mama's Boy - Free Hot Cider & Cookies - Visit with Santa
6:00 - Christmas Caroling Along Main Street
7:30 - Handel's Messiah - 1 hour version - Phoenicia Community Choir - Wesleyan Church, 24 Main St - soloists Amy Wallace, Maria Todaro, Kerry Henderson, Louis Otey, and friends.
Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank and Sharp
Stores will be open late for last minute shopping!!!
