Another Burglary

I have just gotten a report from another Woodland Valley resident that his house was burglarized about 2 weeks ago. For privacy reasons the resident does not want me to mention the exact address but it was off Ed West Rd. This incident took place in the same general area as the last break-in. Please be alert to any strange activity in the neighborhood. Call the local police if you see anything or if you have any information regarding the recent robberies.

Phoenicia Library Fair This Weekend

Don't forget that the Phoenicia Library Fair is this Saturday June 16th from 10-3. It will be held at 9 Ava Maria (temporary library location). It will feature a lot of fun things for kids of all ages.

- Uncle Rock with rock out with the kids
- Mask-making with Paula at 1 PM
- Bake sale
- Large book sale
- Quench your thirst with free lemonade

On Main Street in front of Mama's Boy

- Music by Dennis
- Meet the Friends - get a helium balloon
- Huge Plant Sale

Follow the chalk footsteps through town from Mama's Boy to Ava Maria

The library is gratefully accepting donations of plants and baked goods. Contact the library at 688-7811 for more information.

Updates From Nowness

WCA Member and Editor/Producer Max Nova recently sent me some links to his latest work on NOWNESS. I went to the website and this is how they described the work they are doing.

"Each day, this award-winning online platform showcases an exclusive premiere of the most inspiring stories influencing contemporary arts and global lifestyle, previewing the latest in fashion, art, film, music, architecture and design, travel, sport, and gastronomy."

 

so here is Max's message and the links:

"Big news from Nowness today, where my latest collaboration with Matt Black went live today as an unprecedented same-day two-parter: Inside Rebel, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at James Franco's all-star Rebel art show.

Inspired by the mythology surrounding Nicholas Ray's pioneering 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause, the show at LA's MOCA includes collaborations with with a stellar cast of leading contemporary artists, including Paul & Damon McCarthy, Aaron Young, Harmony Korine, Ed Ruscha, Terry Richardson and Douglas Gordon.

NOWNESS: INSIDE REBEL pt 1

NOWNESS: INSIDE REBEL pt 2

We've also got several more projects coming up on Nowness in June and July – stay tuned!"

Max also sent me another link to a video piece last Sunday. I am sorry I didn't get this up to coincide with the Mad Men finale but I think the piece is still great. 

"As an attitudinal primer for Sunday's Mad Men season finale, I'd like to share with you the latest installment of our Reflections series for Nowness, profiling the LA art world's very own mad man, Aaron Young."

Matt sums it up best: "There is a great energy and attitude to his art.  It's a pure exploration of America and masculinity– minimalism on steroids."

NOWNESS: REFLECTIONS - AARON YOUNG

Check out all the videos when you have a chance. They are very informative and interesting.

Coyote Song

WCA member Joe De Sarle has produced another song and video and put it up to YouTube. He sent us a link so we can all enjoy his efforts. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MYGXITZo-E&feature=youtu.be

Plants Needed For the Library Plant Sale

Attention all gardeners!! The Phoenicia Library needs your help! It's time to dig, divide and donate! They are looking for  annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs and houseplants to sell at the annual Library Plant Sale on Saturday June 16th. If you need help digging, potting or want someone to pick up your donations please call either Marvella at 688-5407 or the Library at 688-7811. You can also bring them to the Library on June 15th or early morning on June 16th. If you can please label your plants.

And remember to come to the Library Fair on June 16th 10:00 - 2:00!

Beware Of The Fox

Dennis Havel sent me the photo and message below. I will also add that there are a lot of rabbits around that area too (probably why the fox likes to hunt there). So it is definitely a good idea to slow down on that part of the road.





"Here is a shot of the fox that lives and hunts in the tall grass off WV Road near Muddybrook.  I have often seen him on the road and he seems to be unconcerned with passing vehicles. Drivers should be alert in that area."
- Dennis 


photo by: Dennis Havel

Trout Stocking

I am a bit late with this post but the (fish) tale is still worth telling. On the Monday of Memorial Day Weekend, Troutmeister and Piscatorial Grand Pooh Bah, Mike O'Neil (aka Boreegard), led a enthusiastic group of volunteers in the stocking of the Woodland Valley Stream. As usual, the group met the truck at Roxmor, went up into the valley, and then headed back down the road stopping in various places to release the wriggling cargo. Only the hardy brown trout is released because of it's resilience to the heat of the sometimes lower summer waters. The event was a great success and all of the fish are (for now) free and living in the bucolic waters of our valley waiting to elude and torment the local fishermen.

Nice job Boreegard and fellow stockers!!

photos by: Carol Seitz

Discount Tickets for Festival of the Voice

Get 20% off tickets to the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice until June 15th. For those of you who are planning to attend this would be a great way to save some money and still enjoy the festivities. The festival has been great in past years and I am sure that it will be just as fabulous this year! Check out the blurb below for details.

20% TICKET DISCOUNT ENDS  JUNE 15th! Buy your tickets NOW and receive 20% off all tickets and passes to this year's Festival,  August 2-5.   But hurry.  This special offer ends June 15th! CLICK HERE to purchase Festival tickets online Telephone bookings: 845 586 3588

Free Holistic Community Clinic

I thought some of you might be interested in the upcoming free healthcare clinic right here in Phoenicia. It will be held this Thursday from 4-7pm. Acupuncturist and WCA member Julia Rose is in the group of people who work to bring this event to our community. Here are the details.

Thursday June 7, from 4-7pm

Parish Hall in Phoenicia

Healthcare is a Human Right FREE holistic community clinic (acupuncture, cranio-sacral therapy, massage, reiki, reflexology, shiatsu massage, somatic experiencing)
Please call 688 2323 for an appointment.

Peggy Neu's Latest Huff Post Article

I got a message from Peggy Neu a few days ago. She has written another article for the Huffington Post. Here is what she had to say about it.

Hi everyone:

Check out my latest HuffPo piece and when you have a chance like or share it so it stays on top  (currently Meathead is in front of me so we have a lot of work to do!)

Thanks!

Peggy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peggy-neu/michael-symon-meatless-monday_b_1557306.html