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 | Liberty Jazz Festival to Feature Local Bands and Prominent Jazz
02/03/2012
The Liberty Central School Department of Music will host the 16th Annual LIBERTY JAZZ FESTIVAL, on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7PM in the Middle School gymnasium.
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 | Sullivan County Soap Box Derby Heating Up
01/27/2012
The Sullivan County Soap Box Derby is really heating up! There will be a truck leaving for Akron at the beginning of February to pick up cars purchased by Sullivan County residents and businesses over the last several months.
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| The Great Sullivan County Foodraiser Is Back!
01/27/2012
The Great Sullivan County Foodraiser is back and better than ever! Too large for any one venue, on February 4, Stacy and Friends and Community Unity will present live music at six locations—Mr. Willy’s Restaurant, The Dancing Cat Saloon, The Dancing Cat D
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| Radon Gas Identified as Leading Cause of Cancer: January Declare
01/27/2012
The World Health Organization and the EPA have announced a call to action for Americans to test their homes for Radon gas, which has recently been identified as the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers in the US.
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| Important Lessons from the Soap Box Derby
01/20/2012
Over the past few months, the “Sullivan County Soap Box Derby” column has focused on the history of the All-American Soap Box Derby, ways for supporters of the Derby locally to get involved, and a smattering ofother topics. This week’s focus is on a diffe
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| ERH to Implement Electronic Health Records
01/20/2012
Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ellenville, N.Y., has chosen integrated financial and clinical applications from Healthcare Management Systems Inc.® (HMS) because of their easy-to-use functionality, strong customer support and ability to deliver both a hi
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| And the Winners in Hurleyville Are . . .
01/20/2012
The Hurleyville-Sullivan First group held its 15th annual “DECK THE DOORS” holiday decorating contest on December 15. The group toured every road in Hurleyville on the night of the contest and judged all holiday-decorated doors in the hamlet. Winners
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| SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS for “Main Street” and “Agri-Business” Ente
01/13/2012
A new Sullivan County grant program will provide funds for small businesses that are connected to agriculture or are located in downtown areas of villages or hamlets. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 3.
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| 4-H Veterinary Science Program at SUNY Ulster Set to Launch Jan.
01/13/2012
Teens with an interest in animals and veterinary science can now sign up for the 4-H Veterinary Science Series, which will be held at SUNY Ulster. There are two units in the series with each being a five-week commitment. The program is sponsored by Cornel
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| Extension to Hold Homeowner Water Quality Meeting
01/13/2012
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is pleased to present Amy Galford of Cornell University Consumer Water Quality Specialist to disc
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| All American Soap Box Derby – Facts:
01/13/2012
The Race:
AASBD Championship is held annually in Akron, Ohio and is comprised of more than 550 qualifiers from 40 U.S states and several foreign countries. The championship event has more than 1,000 volunteers and 15,000 spectators each year.
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| Fallsburg Central School District Cafeteria Employee Saves Child
01/13/2012
On Tuesday, 12/13/2011 during the third-grade lunch period, a student was eating lunch and swallowed a meatball, which got lodged in her throat. Margaret Benizzi, a cafeteria monitor, saw what happened, ran to the student�s aid and performed the He
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| The All-American Soap Box Derby – Construction and Speed of Soap
01/06/2012
The days of crafting derby cars from treasures found in junk yards and grandpa’s garage have disappeared. Soapbox cars are now purchased as a kit manufactured in Akron, Ohio. After the kit arrives there are clinics available so that the child racer and hi
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| The All-American Soap Box Derby – A Scandal!
12/30/2011
In spite of being an event mainly intended for kids and families, the All-American Soap Box Derby has had its share of small-time scandals. One that attracted national attention took place in 1973 . . .
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| Independent Living, Inc., Awarded $300,000
12/23/2011
Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has awarded Independent Living, Inc., $300,000 to assist persons with physical disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, and persons who are frail elderly in Sullivan and Orange Counties in mak
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| CRMC Now Offers Wi-Fi
12/23/2011
Catskill Regional Medical Center now has free wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) for patients, visitors, physicians and staff throughout its main Harris campus. There is an open
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| New Website Portal for Preventive Health – www.HealthyUlsterCoun
12/23/2011
Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play, a project of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is pleased to announce the funding and launch of HealthyUlsterCounty.net. This website is a comprehensive directory of preventive health resources
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 | Local Artist Exhibits at Livingston Manor Library
12/23/2011
The landscape paintings of Beaverkill Valley resident Bob Lee are currently on display at the Livingston Manor Library. Bob Lee has been painting watercolors for eleven years under the guidance of Jack Yelle, noted watercolorist in Roscoe and is currently
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| Santa Express Wraps Up Two-day Sullivan County Visit
12/23/2011
Along their journey from the North Pole, while traveling on a magical, lighted Christmas village and sleigh, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special two-day stop in Sullivan County to visit to children of all ages! On December 10th they visited boys and girls
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| How Dedicated Individuals Can Make a Dream Come True
12/23/2011
The Santa Express held Saturday night on Main St. in Liberty, proved that there is a big heart drumming in this sleepy Sullivan County town that is likely to pump life once again into the Catskills. The Santa Express proved how a dedicated group of indivi
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| So, How Fast Can a Soap Box Derby Car Actually Go?
12/16/2011
Soap box derby race cars are built according to a specific kit that’s approved by the All American Soap Box Derby. Besides being engineered to ensure that every racer is safe when competing, standardized cars are agood baseline for making sure that all ra
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| ERH Partners with Center for Donation & Transplant to Honor Thos
12/16/2011
In 2012, Ellenville Regional Hospital is partnering with the Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT) to honor patients and their families that choose to give the gift of life through organ or tissue donation. Ellenville Regional Hospital will recognize its
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| Holiday Shop Open at Stone Ridge Library
12/16/2011
Shopping local takes on special meaning when you shop at your local library. Library-goers have been delighted this holiday season with all the handmade items for purchase at the Stone Ridge Library. From earrings crafted from African beads and whimsical
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| Hogs, Harleys and Happiness at Head Start
12/16/2011
For twenty-six years Head Start of Sullivan County, Inc., and O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson of Wurtsboro have partnered to bring joy to hundreds of children at the annual H
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| South Fallsburg Food Pantry Has a Busy Month
12/16/2011
During the current holiday season, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry in South Fallsburg has fed almost twice as many people as it normally does. People are hurting in Sullivan County—the number of homeless has risen, the number of children on
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| Opportunities for Winners of Local Races: The Akron experience.
12/09/2011
Participating racers who win at our local level—one from each division; Stock, Super Stock, and Masters Division—will go on to Akron to compete with other winners from around the world in July. Racers in Akron compete for scholarships and merchandise priz
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| Two Computer Classes at Livingston Manor Library
12/09/2011
For those who currently use a home computer to place holds on items in the library catalog and for those who would like to start, join us on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at
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| Holiday Shopping Bazaar Benefits Local Food Pantries
12/09/2011
The Second Annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10AM – 5PM. This year, to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors and attendees, the Bazaar will be held in the spacious, enclosed tennis courts of Villa Roma in Call
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| Women�s Self-Empowerment Group Will Be Starting on Decemb
12/09/2011
The Women’s Self-Empowerment 8-Week Workshop is a short-term, life-enhancing learning program. It will teach you to understand yourself better, clarify and achieve your goals, and transform and improve your life. It will be held on Friday mornings
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| “SHOP TILL YOU DROP” at Cracolici’s on the Green
12/09/2011
Cracolici’s on the Green Restaurant, located at the Sullivan County Golf and Country Club in Liberty, is hosting the 1st annual “SHOP TILL YOU DROP” holiday event on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 11AM until 4PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Marine Toys
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| Holiday Gift Giving 2011 — A New Tradition
12/01/2011
As the holidays approach, the giant overseas factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods . . . merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor and small business. Make th
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| Who came up with the idea of the soap box derby in the first pla
12/01/2011
More and more people across Sullivan County are talking about the Sullivan County Soap Box Derby, scheduled for the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in May of 2012. While this is going to the inaugural race locally, soap box derbies have been run in the Uni
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 | Seven Habits of Highly Effective Gardeners
12/01/2011
Learn how to work smarter in the garden next year at Sullivan Renaissance’s seminar entitled “Maintenance Madness” on Wednesday, December 7 at 7PM at the CVI Center in Ferndale.
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| Help Support Your Local Food Pantries
11/23/2011
In a contining effort to support the Town of Fallsburg’s local food pantries, the Town Clerk’s Office will be accepting items at the Town Hall, 10 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg, NY.
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| The Soap Box Derby – More History
11/23/2011
Cars and racing have always been the delight of young boys and girls everywhere. There is something about controlling a moving vehicle, especially while racing against other drivers, that resonates deep within them. Thus, out of this youthful enthusiasm f
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| The Santa Express Brings Cheer to Sullivan County
11/23/2011
Santa has decided to make another stop on his whirlwind visit to Sullivan County. The lucky town that will host the Santa Express is Liberty, NY! The Santa Express will make the 20-mile trip to Main Street in Liberty at approximately. 7PM on Saturday, Dec
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| Liberty Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Dec. 2
11/23/2011
On December 2, Liberty will kick off the holiday season with a parade at 6PM . Participants will line up at the Elk’s Lodge at 5PM. The parade route will follow Main St.
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| Santa Gives His Reindeer a Break and Travels Aboard Stourbridge
11/15/2011
The other eight reindeer are taking it easy, but Rudolph will be joining his good friend and employer, Santa Claus, aboard the Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion’s Santa Express. While Santa usually prefers to travel by flying sleigh, he looks forward to his
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| Soap Box Derby Can Lead to Public Awareness
11/15/2011
Many people become sponsors of Soap Box Derby cars in order to promote their business . . . but others sponsor cars to bring about public awareness.
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| Calling All Floats and Organizations for Liberty’s Holiday Parad
11/15/2011
The Liberty Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its first annual Town of Liberty Holiday Parade in conjunction with the Town’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. Join in the fun and celebrate the holiday spirit by entering a float, decorat
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| Monday, November 21: LIGHTS ON BROADWAY Congressman to Speak at
11/15/2011
The Village of Monticello will dedicate 64 new decorative street lights on Broadway on Monday, Nov. 21, at 2:30PM at the corner of Broadway and St. John Street. The dedication ceremony will include remarks by U.S. Representative Maurice Hinchey and other
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| The Racing Divisions in the Soap Box Derby
10/28/2011
There are three racing divisions in the Soap Box Derby competition — The Stock Division, Super Stock Division and Master’s Division.
The Stock Division is for racers age 8-13 years old. Stock Cars can accommodate a racer up to 5'3" tall and 125 lbs. The
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| Shadowland Theatre’s 5th Annual Halloween “TERROR AT THE MIKE”
10/28/2011
Shadowland Theatre’s 5th Annual Halloween “TERROR AT THE MIKE” Vintage Radio Thriller Series Featuring Ray Bradbury’s “Zero Hour” and Lucille Fletcher’s “The Thing in the Window”
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| Events at the Ellenville Library
10/28/2011
• Nov. 7: JOB CONSULTATION. A job counselor from Ulster County Office for Employment & Training will be here from 10am-3pm. FREE, BY APPOINTMENT. Update your resume; learn how skills from one job may qualify you for another; learn how to apply for jobs
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| Liberty CDC donates new set of US Armed Forces Flags
10/26/2011
LIBERTY, NY : The Liberty CDC presented a new set of US Armed Forces flags to the American Legion Post #109 to replace the ones flying at the “Welcome to Liberty ” sign at the traffic circle at the Rt. 52/55 intersection.
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 | DOWNTOWN EXPERTS IN LIBERTY
10/26/2011
LIBERTY – A two-day conference in Liberty will feature over 30 specialists in downtown and main street revitalization as well as building preservation from around New York State . This year’s annual event takes place on November 6 and 7 at the Liberty Mu
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 | Financial Assistance Available for Sullivan County Veterans Impa
10/21/2011
Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau has announced that the Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency, through a grant from the Entertainment Properties Trust/ Empire Resorts Fund is providing monetary assistance to Veterans who were impacted by the recent
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| Cornell Co-op Chicken BBQ & 97th Annual Meeting
10/21/2011
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County will hold its Chicken Barbecue and 97th Annual Meeting at 7PM on October 21 at the Jeffersonville Firehouse. The dinner will feature the legendary Cornell recipe barbecue chicken along with baked potato,
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| Greater Liberty Chamber Hosts Meet the Candidates
10/21/2011
The Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a "Meet-the-Candidates Forum" on Thursday, October 27, at 7 PM in the auditorium of the CVI Building in Ferndale. Invited candidates include all candidates vying to represent any portion of t
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| 30 Plays is 60 Minutes! TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIN
10/19/2011
Viewer Advisory—Adult Content......The award-winning theatre ensemble The New York Neo Futurists return to NACL on Sunday, October 30th at 4 PM. Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ongoing attempt to perform thirty original plays in sixty minute
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| ‘GREENING AND GATHERING’
10/19/2011
Creating Public Spaces: Gardens, Parks, Markets and Events
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| Ellenville Regional Hospital Holds Community Blood Drive to Help
10/19/2011
In an effort to increase the regional blood supply, Ellenville Regional Hospital will hold a community blood drive with the American Red Cross. The drive will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at Ellenville Regional Hospital.
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| Gallery Grab Benefit at CAS
10/14/2011
Catskill Art Society is pleased to announce the 2011 CAS Gallery Grab Benefit celebrating forty years of service to the community (1971-2011). The event takes place in Livingston Manor on Saturday, October 22 from 6-9PM, with the Gallery Grab beginning at
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| Ongoing Events/Activities at Ellenville Public Library
10/14/2011
• SMART BELLS™ EXERCISE: First & third Tues. 9:30AM. Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 15, Dec.6 & 20. Smart Bells creator Paul Widerman and Rita Harkins teach this easy, fun exercise that you can do no matter what your age, size or flexibility!
• Teen Tech Tutors:
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| FREE 4-H Fall Festival Returns to Ulster County Fair Grounds!
10/14/2011
The 4-H Fall Festival returns on Oct. 16, 10AM to 2PM at the Fair Grounds at 249 Libertyville Road in New Paltz. Events include hands-on activities, contests and educational demos for the entire family! Pet the rabbits, cows, chickens, horses & other anim
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| The All-American Soap Box Derby -- A History
10/14/2011
The roots of the All-American Soap Box Derby trace back to Depression-era Dayton, Ohio, when children were forced to create their own fun. In 1933, Myron Scott, a Dayton newsman, came across a group of boys racing homemade race cars. He asked them to retu
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 | The 1st Annual Sullivan County Soap Box Derby is being held on M
10/08/2011
News of the event is creating excitement throughout the county. An informative meeting, hosted by Liberty Chamber members Carol VanDenberg and Jeremy Gorelick, was held on Sept. 8 at the Liberty Firehouse.
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 | Documentary Film Addresses Mainstream Media's Negative Portrayal
10/07/2011
SUNY Sullivan is proud to offer the community an opportunity to attend a FREE screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Miss Representation. The screening will be held on Friday
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 | FEMA Can Help With Basement Flooding Losses
10/05/2011
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Homeowners who had basement flooding as a result of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee are encouraged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), because FEMA may cover their uninsured damage.
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| FEMA DENIAL LETTERS MAY NOT BE LAST WORD
10/03/2011
ALBANY, N. Y. - Some New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying their disaster assistance application has been denied.
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| ONE MONTH LEFT TO REGISTER FOR FEMA DISASTER AID
10/03/2011
ALBANY, N. Y. - New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene have only 30 more days to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for possible federal disaster assistance.
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| Disaster Survivors Can Get Free Legal Assistance
10/03/2011
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York state residents facing legal issues arising out of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee can get free legal help through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Legal Services program, FEMA officials announced.
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| COMMUNITY RECOGNITION EVENT
10/03/2011
Sullivan Renaissance will receive the 2011 “President’s Award” at SullivanArc’s 20th Annual Community Recognition Event on Friday, October 28 at the Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg. SullivanArc has been providing support and services to people with disabili
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| �Manescapes� photography by LaVerne Black at Allia
10/03/2011
�Manescapes,� an exhibit of photography by LaVerne Black opens with a reception on Friday, October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Alliance Gallery at the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg, NY. The exhibit will be on view through November 12, 2011.
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| 2011-2012 Sullivan County Public Health Scheduled Flu Clinics
09/30/2011
Flu vaccine is free to adults who bring their Medicare Card; all others will be charged $15. There is also a limited supply of free pneumonia vaccine available. When the supply is exhausted, $25 will be
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| Chamber Announces Healthy Workplace Award Recipients
09/30/2011
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce announces that Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon and The Honesdale National Bank will receive Healthy Workplace Awards during their annual awards dinne
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| “How to Make a Woodland Terrarium” Workshop
09/30/2011
CCE Sullivan County will be offering a workshop called “How to Make a Woodland Terrarium” on October 1 fromt 10AM to 12 noon at the Gerald J. Skoda Education Center at 64 Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY. You can bring a woodland garden inside for the wint
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 | “Beds, Bulbs & Beyond” – Shorter days and cooler nights mean pl
09/30/2011
With the arrival of shorter days and cooler nights, there is much to do to “put your garden to bed” for the winter and prepare for next spring. Sullivan Renaissance is holding a fall gardening s
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| FREE 4-H Fall Festival Returns to Ulster County Fair Grounds!
09/30/2011
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s 4-H Youth Development Program staff members and 4-H youth clubs from Ulster County as they gather for the 2nd annual 4-H Fall Festival coming Sunday, October 16 to the Ulster County Fair Grounds locate
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| Local retired Sheriff’s Deputy Scores Hole in One and Wins a Tru
09/30/2011
On Sept 18 the Rock Hill Fire Department hosted their 13th Annual Golf Outing at Tarry Brae Golf Course with a sold-out group of 142 golfers in attendance. Just about 90 minutes into the tournament, loud screams could be heard from the golf course as Don
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| Liberty Public Library Reopens & Announces Kids' Programs
09/23/2011
The Liberty Public Library reopened to the public on Mon. Sept. 19 from 10AM to 5PM. All materials and services on the main and upper levels including books, audio-books, DVDs, CDs, computers and wireless access will be available. Anyone who still has mat
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| Cauliflower Festival Rescheduled For Sept. 24 in Livingston Mano
09/23/2011
The rescheduled program with Diane Galusha, author of When Cauliflower Was King (Purple Mountain Press, 2004), will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1PM at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main Street in Livingston Manor. The public is invited to this free event.Ga
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| Sullivan County Audubon Society's Annual Dinner
09/23/2011
Come gather with other birders for this annual event, which will be will be held on Oct. 14 at Mr. Willy's Restaurant in Monticello. A cash bar at 5PM will be followed by dinner at 6PM.
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| NEW YORK FLOOD VICTIMS URGED TO CHECK FURNACES
09/17/2011
ALBANY, N.Y. - Winter is coming. Was your furnace affected by the flood waters? State and Federal officials urge those affected by the late August floods and storms to make sure their furnaces are ready for winter.
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| Community Relations Teams Knock on Doors
09/17/2011
ALBANY , N.Y. - Community Relations (CR) teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reaching out to survivors affected by Hurricane Irene.
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| Recent Paintings by Richard J. Kreznar at Alliance Gallery
09/17/2011
Recent paintings by Richard J. Kreznar opens with a reception on Friday, September 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Alliance Gallery at the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg , NY . The exhibit will be on view through October 15, 2011.
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 | 2nd Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.
09/17/2011
Men -- many wearing women's shoes -- will participate in the 2nd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at the Sullivan County Government Center to raise funds for RISE (Rape Intervention Services & Education) of Sullivan County . Registration is at 9 a.m.
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| “Music of Our Time” At Tusten Theatre October 1
09/17/2011
The 21st annual “Music of Our Time” concert comes to Tusten Theatre on Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. Featured this year is the world premiere of a new work by Larry Lockwood ( Neversink , NY ),
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| FEMA Registration and SBA Disaster Loan Application are Keys to
09/16/2011
ALBANY, N.Y. - Registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and completing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application are keys for many New Yorkers needing help in recovering from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
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| SOCIAL MEDIA CAN HELP KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE
09/14/2011
ALBANY, N.Y. - Emergency managers can say a lot in 140 characters. New York State Office of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency use social media tools Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
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| WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER REGISTERING WITH FEMA
09/14/2011
ALBANY , N.Y. - For people who suffered damages as a result of Hurricane Irene, the first step in seeking assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to register, according to FEMA officials.
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| Raise The Roof!! Farm Flood Relief Fundraiser!!
09/14/2011
Sherman Hill Farmstead and other area producers are teaming up to coordinate an evening of art and entertainment from the Catskills and surrounding areas, as well as a silent auction of local artwork and products.
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| ‘OPERATION DAFFODIL’
09/14/2011
[ MONTICELLO ] – Community volunteers are being sought to help plant 8000 daffodil bulbs on Broadway in Monticello on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, the daffodils will emerge next spring as a s
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| Rally New York, Ltd. Opens Entry for International Rally New Yor
09/13/2011
Entry is now open for all-gravel International Rally New York scheduled for October 22 – 23, 2011.
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 | “Sarah’s Key”
09/13/2011
Adapting Tatiana de Rosnay’s best-seller, director Gilles Paquet-Brenner follows 10-year-old Sarah (Mélusine Mayance), a young girl whose family is abducted from their Paris home during the 1942 Velv’ d’Hiv Roundup, when thousands of Jews were abducted
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| DAD DOESN’T DANCE
09/13/2011
Fresh from a highly successful run at the NY Midtown International Theatre Festival, Nora Brown’s DAD DOESN’T DANCE will come to the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg on Saturday, September 24
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| Four Additional Counties Now Eligible for Individual Assistance
09/13/2011
Albany, NY- State and federal officials have announced that six additional counties are now eligible to receive disaster assistance designed to help affected individuals and local governments recover from the effects of the recent flooding caused by Hurri
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| Actionable by Bob Wiseman
09/12/2011
Blending music, video, slides, and monologue, Canadian musician and performer Bob Wiseman performs ACTIONABLE, a play about the sometimes litigious results of his songwriting, as he establishes his renegade solo career post Canadian pop group Blue Rodeo..
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| Agrarian Acts
09/12/2011
is a contemporary county fair celebrating the multifarious ideas, enterprise, and creative work of a New Generation of Farmers. This family-friendly event is scheduled from 12 PM - 5 PM on Sunday, September 25 at the NACL Theatre, 110 Highland Lake Rd , i
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| The Sullivan County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
09/12/2011
The Sullivan County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Frontier Insurance Building, 195 Lake Louise Marie Road, Rock Hill, NY. Registration commences at 9:30 AM and the walk begins at 11:00 AM. Enjoy a
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| New York State Decentralization Grants Available for Cultural Pr
09/12/2011
Grants for cultural programs for 2012 are available through the Decentralization (DEC) Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, which is administered in Sullivan County by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. DEC funds arts programs such as concer
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| Livingston Manor Library Hosts Free Individual Job Consultations
09/09/2011
Looking for a job? Individual job consultations with an employment and training specialist from Sullivan County’s Workforce Development will take place during the months of September and October at the Livingston Manor Library. Free one-on-one consult
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| Another Dip Dinner!
09/09/2011
The Reformed Church of Shawangunk Women’s Fellowship is hosting another Dip Dinner on Saturday, October 1 at 5PM. The dinner is open to all in the community. Serving will continue until 6:30PM or until food runs out.
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| Salvage Art for the Garden at Cornell Co-op
09/09/2011
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will be offering a new workshop called “Salvage Art for the Garden” on September 16 at 6PM at the Gerald J. Skoda Education Center at 64 Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY.
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| FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK EMERGENCY
09/09/2011
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency disaster declaration issued for State of New York.
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 | PRESIDENT DECLARES EMERGENCY FOR NEW YORK
09/09/2011
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that an emergency exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions result
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| “In and Out, Open and Shut” Group Art Exhibit at Old Stone House
09/04/2011
The theme, “In and Out, Open and Shut” suggested a variety of artistic responses and led nine artist friends to interpret it in their own ways, using watercolor, oil, encaustics and photography. The result is an intriguing exhibit which will open Septem
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| Chicken BBQ to Benefit Liberty Pride and Liberty Soap Box Derby
09/04/2011
On Saturday, October 1, the Greater Liberty Chamber will be sponsoring a Chicken BBQ from noon to 6PM. At 2:30PM, they will also be dedicating and naming the new park behind the Main Street Stage, which is where this event is being held. Join us for 1/2 c
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| DeBruce Labor Day Parade and Charity Fun Run/Walk
09/04/2011
As part of its 17th year, the DeBruce Labor Day Parade returns on Monday, September 5 with an all new theme celebrating “Fun, Food & Fitness.” And for the second year in a row, the festivities will benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library.
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 | September Red Cross Blood Drives Sullivan and Wayne Counties
09/04/2011
September Red Cross Blood Drives in Sullivan and Wayne Counties
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| Seniors Gather and Reminisce at Livingston Manor Library
09/04/2011
Beginning September 9, the Livingston Manor Library will host seniors on Fridays from 11AM to noon for an opportunity to gather and share autobiographical stories from memory.
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| WJFF’S SECOND ANNUAL “WONDERFUL THINGS” AUCTION HAPPENS SATURD
09/04/2011
WJFF Radio Catskill will host its second annual “Wonderful Things” auction on Saturday, September 10, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Jeffersonville Fire Hall in Jeffersonville , NY .
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| SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS
09/04/2011
Marketing expert Karen Fisher will lead a focus group discussion on “What inspires you about Sullivan County ?” on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale . The public is invited to be part of the focus group, hosted by Sullivan
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 | NYSEG TO DISTRIBUTE ANOTHER ROUND OF DRY ICE AND BOTTLED WATER
08/31/2011
Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau announced that New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) will distribute another round dry ice and bottled water to their customers that remain out of power from the impacts associated with Hurricane Irene.
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| Friend this: ‘the social network’ in Liberty on 8/19
08/15/2011
LIBERTY, NY : The third installment of the 2011 Summer Outdoor Movies series in Liberty , on Friday August 19, will be “the social network”, the 2010 winner of multiple Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
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| “The greatest racehorse of all times”
08/08/2011
LIBERTY , NY : Liberty continues its Summer Outdoor Movies series on Friday, August 12th, with ‘Secretariat’, the 2010 Disney movie about the Triple Crown Winner of 1973. Dianne Lane stars as Secretariat’s owner, and John Malkovich makes “Big Red’s” train
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| Soap Box Derby comes to Sullivan County
08/07/2011
Liberty Soap Box Derby, Inc., through the aid and support of the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce, has just announced its plans to have a soap box derby in Sullivan County
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| The Evolution of Film Editing and Its Contribution to Movies as
08/05/2011
In his presentation, “The Evolution of Film Editing and Its Contribution to Movies as a Visual Art,” award-winning filmmaker and editor, Josh Apter, will take an in-depth look at the inception and development of film editing from early silent movies to co
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| Terry Dame and Electric Junkyard Gamelan at CAS on August 13
08/05/2011
For the third consecutive season, Terry Dame & Electric Junkyard Gamelan will perform at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY.
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| Volunteers Needed on Main Street - August 6
08/03/2011
Calling all friends of Liberty, green thumb or not, to come and help with the finishing touches for the community's beautification efforts!
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| INDEPENDENT JUDGES TO SELECT SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE WINNERS
08/03/2011
[ BETHEL ] – Teams of experts from outside Sullivan County will spend August 4 to 7 visiting this year’s Sullivan Renaissance projects before selecting winners in three beautification categories and honoring one community for the best overall showing of f
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 | Elizabeth Rose’s Hilarious One Woman Musical Comedy Comes to the
08/03/2011
With her latest one-woman musical comedy show, the Equity showcase “If U Want Me, U Can Have Me, Right NOW!!,” the NYC-based comedienne/performing songwriter Elizabeth Rose has shown that she can strike a chord with audiences
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 | MONTICELLO KIWANIS INDUCT 2 NEW MEMBERS
08/03/2011
MONTICELLO KIWANIS INDUCT
2 NEW MEMBERS
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| Local Vistas Celebrated in “My Backyard”
08/02/2011
“My Backyard: a Pictorial,” currently on display at Ellenville’s Gallery Link, is an exhibition of local resident Pat Peters’ photographic journey, both as an artist and as a person who lives with special regard for the natural world around her. The exhib
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| Bethel Woods Hosts 3rd Annual Airing of the Quilts
08/02/2011
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is pleased to partner with Calico Geese Quilters for the 3rd annual Airing of the Quilts on September 11th at the Harvest Festival.
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| “Strange Business” at the Liberty Free Theatre
08/02/2011
The Liberty Free Theatre will present the world premiere of “Strange Business,” a new play by award-winning novelist and playwright, Rilla Askew, continues August 4-7. The play was adapted for the stage by the author from the title story in her short stor
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| Lazy Beagle Pub & Grill Golf Tournment to Benefit CAS Programs
08/02/2011
The 4-ball scramble tournament on August 21, sponsored by the Lazy Beagle of Livingston Manor, will benefit the Catskill Art Society (CAS) and will begin with a 1pm shotgun start. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30am.
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| Free Outdoor Movie Nights are coming back to Liberty on August 5
07/25/2011
LIBERTY, NY : From August 5 to September 9, Friday Nights will be Open Air Movie Nights on the North Main Street Stage in Liberty . The Liberty Movie Nights Crew is ready to show a variety of movies for all ages:
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 | “Just…Air” a group exhibit at Loft Gallery
07/23/2011
“Just… Air”—an exhibition of work by eight artists who chart atmosphere through photography, mixed media, installation, and painting—opens at the Loft Gallery at the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg, NY
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 | “Body.Built” Photography by Brian Moss at Alliance Gallery
07/23/2011
Photographs of bodybuilders by Brian Moss will be featured in the exhibition titled “Body.Built,” opening with a reception on Friday, July 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Alliance Gallery at the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg, NY.
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 | Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grants Awarded for 2011
07/23/2011
Eleven local cultural organizations received $11,375 in Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grants (SCAHG) for cultural programming throughout 2011.
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 | Sperling Named as Medical Director at Ellenville Regional Hospi
07/23/2011
Ellenville, New York, July 22, 2011: The Board of Directors of Ellenville Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Walter Sperling, MD, had been selected as the new Medical Director at the Ellenville NY facility.
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| Swing Shift Orchestra
07/23/2011
The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department will be presenting the "Swing Shift Orchestra" on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Liberty Main Street Stage on North Main Street.
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| SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE 2011 AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNS TO MONTICELLO
07/22/2011
Monday, August 8 at Monticello High School Auditorium
[ MONTICELLO ] � The public is invited to the Sullivan Renaissance 2011 Awards Ceremony to honor the volunteers who are improving communities throughout Sullivan County on Monday, A
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 | Manville B. Wakefield: Artist-Educator-Historian-Railroad Buff
07/18/2011
The Time and the Valleys Museum has a wonderful, long-awaited exhibition currently on view: The Artwork of Manville B. Wakefield: Artist-Educator-Historian-Railroad Buff. This is the most complete collection ever assembled of his art.
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 | 21st Annual Riverfest
07/18/2011
RiverFest, the Upper Delaware River region's most popular summer festival, is celebrating its 21st annual event with local music, original art, and information about the ecosystem. It all happens Sunday, July 24 on Main Street in Narrowsburg , NY .
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 | OMG TEEN CLUB RIBBON CUTTING
07/18/2011
Hurleyville, NY: The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce was privileged to help celebrate the opening of the OMG Teen Club in Hurleyville, NY.
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| GARDEN TOUR THIS WEEKEND
07/18/2011
SULLIVAN COUNTY - The Third Annual Sullivan County Garden Tour features eleven private gardens between Liberty and Wurtsboro. The one-of-a-kind gardens will be open for visits only on Saturday, July 23 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The tour is sponso
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 | The Barryville Farmer’s Market continues it’s “Farmers Teach Ser
07/13/2011
Join Leona Willis of Jeffersonville to learn the basics of raising a flock of chickens. Leona will bring a few of her “girls” for participants to meet.
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| WINDOWS ON BROADWAY
07/08/2011
WINDOWS ON BROADWAY - Student Artwork Exhibit to Open this Sunday. [ LIBERTY ] – The work of area high school student artists will soon be on display in the windows of the Strong Building on Broadway in Monticello . An opening "Sidewalk Reception" is sc
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| Red Cross Blood Drives in Sullivan and Wayne Counties
07/08/2011
Red Cross Blood Drives in Sullivan and Wayne Counties for the month of July...
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| SULLIVAN SHOWCASE CONTEST POSTPONED
07/08/2011
[ MONTICELLO ] Nominations for homes, businesses and public buildings that enhance the appearance of their community in 2011 will have to wait one year. The Sullivan County Board of Realtors is postponing the annual recognition contest, due in part to
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| River Dogs on Parade at 21st Annual Riverfest
07/07/2011
Is your dog ready for her close-up? Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is looking for blue-ribbon canines for the River Dogs on Parade at the 21st annual Riverfest on Sunday, July 24 at 9:45 a.m. in Narrowsburg , NY . The parade welcomes pooches of all sizes a
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 | Buddha and the Rock Star
07/07/2011
Buddha and the Rock Star is a sexy high energy multi-media performance by an ensemble of young dancers and actors from Montreal , Canada incorporating the raw elements of physical theatre, dance and film. Adult Content. Childcare provided. Spaghetti Dinne
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 | WCM ANNOUNCES 2011 FESTIVAL INTERNS
07/07/2011
Ten summers ago a handful of high school students joined the inner circle of Weekend of Chamber Music’s professional musicians at the its annual summer festival for the first time.
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| "Under The Moon In Callicoon" Summer Concert Series
07/05/2011
Basket Landing is a folk music and dance ensemble. The band performs a mix of traditional American Folk music and songs from the British Isles, Canada, and Australia - sweet Appalachian folk ballads, lilting Irish melodies, seafaring tunes, Ozark Mounta
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| 4th of July and Ultimate Fishing Town USA Parade!
07/02/2011
Let Us Make This Parade the BIGGEST and BEST Ever!!!! Floats... Marchers... Dignitaries... Red Hat Ladies... Vets... First Responders... Bands... Dancers... Children... Pets!!! We welcome all our friends and supporte
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| Have Energy, Will Travel Energy Program for Youth
07/02/2011
The Consumer Education Dept. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County has developed an Energy Program for youth grades K-12. Sean Welsh and Susan Dollard both agree that learning more about energy, its sources, uses and impacts on our environmen
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 | Elleville Regional to Honor Jonah Mandelbaum
07/02/2011
The Board of Trustees of Ellenville Regional Hospital and the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce that Jonah Mandelbaum has been chosen as the honoree at the Hospital's annual Gala and Silent Auction.
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| | Capturing Winged Beauty
07/02/2011
The first exhibition exclusively about birds at Morgan Outdoors opens Saturday, June 25th through July 24th. The public is invited to the opening reception of “Birds of Sullivan County, A Photographic Exhibition” on
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 | NACL's "The Little Farm Show" performed on Liberty's Main St. St
07/01/2011
LIBERTY, NY: Widely acclaimed and aptly described as “the greatest show on dirt”, NACL Theatre brought THE LITTLE FARM SHOW to Liberty ’s Main Street stage on North Main Street on Friday, July 1, at 4 PM. It was an all-ages musical extravaganza about f
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 | WURTSBORO BOARD OF TRADE PRESENTS: FOUNDER'S DAY STREET FAIR
07/01/2011
WURTSBORO BOARD OF TRADE PRESENTS: FOUNDER'S DAY STREET FAIR
Wurtsboro, NY 12790 - 2nd , 3rd and 4th Streets July 9th , 2011 / 11:00am - 5:00pm
Raffle for Custom Built Bar at Chucks - 4:00pm. Wurtsboro, NY is a jewel in the Catskills and The Wurtsb
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| Ellenville Regional Hospital Holds Community Blood Drive
06/30/2011
In an effort to increase the regional blood supply, Ellenville Regional Hospital will hold a community blood drive with the American Red Cross. The drive will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at Ellenville Regional Hospital. The statis
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 | Liberty Mall Celebrates Grand Opening with a Look at Sullivan's
06/29/2011
LIBERTY, NY - On Wednesday, July 6th, the Backer Group will celebrate the grand opening of the Liberty office of Prudential Peters Realty with a ribbon cutting and a series of presentations about the past, present and future of the Liberty Mall.
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 | Young Artists and Musicians Receive Scholarships
06/29/2011
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is pleased to announce four scholarships for high school seniors pursuing higher education in the arts. Two Bodenstein Music Scholarship awards in memory of Dr. Barry and Jane Bodenstein, two admired community lead
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 | WCM Presents "From Classic to Cool"
06/29/2011
Weekend of Chamber Music's acclaimed musicians return to the Catskills to perform July 10 to 24 in From Classic to Cool, WCM's 18th summer music festival. Hailed by critics as "powerful" and with "some of the finest music we are likely to hear anywhere..
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| Janet Burgan to perform at Barryville Farmers Market
06/29/2011
Barryville, NY- Janet Burgan will perform at Barryville Farmers' Market on July 2nd at noon.
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| Cornell Cooperative Extension Announces a Photo Contest
06/29/2011
What Does Gardening/Horticulture in Sullivan County Mean to You?
FERNDALE, NY "What does gardening and horticulture in Sullivan County mean to you?"
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 | Celebrating Liberty on the Fourth of July
06/25/2011
LIBERTY, NY - The Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce announced its line-up of activities for its 18th Annual Liberty Festival. Liberty's Main Street will be filled with booths of artisanal and food vendors as well as representatives from area non-profit
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 | Expansion series 2011 by Diane Boisvert at the Healing Art Gall
06/24/2011
Expansion series 2011 by Diane Boisvert, a mixed media assemblage of her recent works, will be on view as a solo exhibition at the Healing Art Gallery at Ellenville Regional Hospital from July 18 to September 9, 2011. This exhibit is free and open to the
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 | Kiosks Enliven Livingston Manor Main Street
06/24/2011
Community volunteers did a great job of researching, designing, and building two gorgeous kiosks that feature a total of six interpretive panels. Now a relaxing stroll down Main Street has new pizzazz! T
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 | Weekend of Chamber Music’s SUMMER FESTIVAL OFFERS A WAGGONER WOR
06/24/2011
“8 Singles” by Award-winning composer Andrew Waggoner is on the agenda for its world premiere in From Classic to Cool, Weekend of Chamber Music’s Summer Music Festival in the Catskills. The piece is part of the Tea Time Concert at 5pm July 16 at the Eddie
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| View Private Gardens in Sullivan County
06/24/2011
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Third Annual Garden Tour of private gardens in Sullivan County will end with a reception at Bashakill Vineyards in Wurtsboro on Saturday, July 23. Bashakill Vineyards is Sullivan County’s first farm winery license, starting in spring
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 | Liberty Fitness the first project to make Liberty’s Main Street
06/24/2011
LIBERTY, NY: Liberty Fitness on North Main Street is the first project under the Liberty CDC¹s Main Street Program to move into the construction phase and begin transforming the Liberty Fitness Center, inside and out. Owner Cindy Fracasse and CDC Executiv
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| Fidelis Care and Refuah Health Center Host Open House
06/21/2011
Fidelis Care is proud to join the new Refuah Health Center in hosting an Open House to introduce the residents of South Fallsburg to Refuah’s recently expanded local healthcare services. The Open House will be held on
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 | Catskill Shopper helps Project Excel Reach Goal to Build New Pla
06/10/2011
Catskill Shopper’s 2011 “Cutest Kid” Contest helps Easter Seals’ Project Excel Reach Goal to Build New Playground Date Set for July 9, 2011. Easter Seals Project Excel is looking forward to the summer with great anticipation. The program, which serves 100
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 | Red Door Consignment Shoppe Celebrates One Year in Jeffersonvill
06/01/2011
The Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) helped The Red Door Consignment Shoppe celebrate their first year anniversary on Saturday, May 28. A flowering plant was presented by the Chamber, along with an assortment of gifts from area businesses. T
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 | Andre Turan sets New Guinness Book World Record in Liberty
06/02/2011
[ LIBERTY , NY ] To demonstrate and promote Squats, what Andre Turan calls the “all-in-one supermove” Andre decided to work with Guinness Book of World records to create a new category for squats. Indeed he did and with Guinness Book’s approval of the new
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