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Hello! For the off-season we are redesigning the bulletin board's calendar! I did not want to remove the wonderful events of the summer, so those who are new to the site can see all the great events to expect for next year. Because of that, new events will now be listed at the top. Please scroll down for older events. Thanks! See you there!
Slow Food Events 1/24, 1/29, 2/6: Slow Food Winter Dinner at the Global Palate featuring Casa Caponetti Olive Oil January 24th, 6PM 1746 Route 9W West Park Chef Jessica Winchell & Sous Chef Nicholas Liess have designed a seven-course feast around Casa Caponetti’s 2009 harvest. $79 per person includes donation to Slow Food Hudson Valley Call 845.384.6590 for reservations. Wild Hive Soup Social Friday, January 29th, 6:30 PM 2411 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners Wild Hive is staying open late to create a casual, educational environment Serving up several Warming Soups created from seasonal locally grown ingredients All served up in a bottomless bowl Sliding Scale Entry Fee includes endless bread and salad Contact Wild Hive Farm Bakery and Cafe for more information and reservations at 845 226 5863 A Tour of Lucky Chocolates Saturday, February 6th, 12 PM 115 Partition Street, Saugerties Meet Rae Stang,
proprietor of Lucky Chocolates, and explore the world of handmade,
luxurious, small batch chocolates made from organic and fair trade
chocolate. Free! Samples and tasting included. Saturday, January 30th
Looking for contestants for second annual local ingredient chili challenge at Water Street Market, New Paltz March 14, 2010- Rosendale Indoor Farmers market Pancake Breakfast! 10am-2pm
A pancake breakfast fund raiser is scheduled for Sunday,
Sunday October 11, 2009
12-6pm Pick apples, hear some music and enjoy the Hudson Valley Autumn air! $20 entry, includes apple picking bag. See farm website for details! See you there!
October 11, 2009
October 11th Veritas Farms is having another Farm to Table Dinner in our greenhouse. Chef Ryan Orkus will, for the second time, be create an amazing 4 course dinner focused on the meats and produce grown on farm. $65 per plate, limited seating. For reservations and questions contact info@veritasfarms.com. 6:30 cocktails and canapes 7:00 dinner. Wednesday October 7th 2009 Woodstock Farm Festival Top Chef Competition! Watch Top Local Chefs compete for best local dish using ingredients found in the farmers’ market. October 4, 2009 WORKSHOP: BACKYARD FRUIT GROWING AND TASTING Harvest LUSCIOUS, ORGANIC, HEALTHFUL FRUITS from LOW MAINTENANCE and ORNAMENTAL plants growing right in your own BACKYARD. This workshop will cover what fruits are best and easiest to grow, and how to grow them. Participants will also taste delectable fruits such as pawpaws, persimmons, and hardy kiwifruit. Date and time: October 4th, from 2 pm until 5 pm Location: Lee Reich's garden at 387 Springtown Rd., New Paltz, NY Cost: $30 per person with pre-registration before October 2nd, $40 otherwise Limited space. Register by sending a check to Lee at the above address. Questions? Email garden@leereich.com or call 845-255-0417.
October 3, 2009 Name of Event: RVGA Harvest Dinner and Square Dance Fundraiser September 26, 2009 COMING THIS FALL On Saturday September 26, Phillies Bridge Farm Project, Inc. will sponsor an Art & Silent Auction, at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to support our growing adult and children’s education programs, as well as to provide funding for improvement of the farm’s infrastructure. This year we had 25 attendees at our canning and preserving classes and more than 100 children at our summer camp. BENEFITS OF AUCTION CLEAR OUR PROGRAMS This year saw the addition of many new educational programs. Most popular of these was “Growing Together,” designed for preschool-age children and their parents. Along with the continued restoration of farm buildings, the farm project opened its educational pavilion, a large covered space which allows programs to continue during inclement weather. This year we added convertible work/bench tables. Funds for this building and equipment were raised entirely from public donations and from the 2008 auction. Phillies Bridge Farm currently provides educational programs for schools, food for the needy (Family of New Paltz), and for local food banks (Healthy Start Kingston). NEW PARTNERS AND OLD CONTRIBUTE ART Live Auction offerings include paintings from COTA (Celebration of the Arts) This year we are featuring many new artists including Kevin Cook, John Varriano, Stacie Flint, Catherine Gray, Marlene Weidenbaum and Masha Massih. In addition, we have received donations from members, including Elizabeth Mowry, internationally known pastel artist, and Kevin Cook, “new” YUMM YUMM TREATS You can taste appetizers and other treats prepared by people who care about food. Artists, board members and volunteers have prepared an array of finger foods to accompany complimentary wine and other beverages. AND IT’S FREE FOR ALL The Phillies Bridge Auction will be held Saturday, September 26, Rain or Shine, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the education pavilion on MANY NEW AND VINTAGE ITEMS This year we have added new items to this auction, such as Huguenot Rum, antique furniture, over 20 certificates to local food establishments, rounds of golf, baskets of jams and jellies, outings and again offer organic lamb from our own herd. Special items include a sight seeing flight over the area, lunch at the C.I.A., photo session with Michael Gold and bottles of bourbon, rye and rum from Tuttletown Distillery. There are over 80 items this year. You can find out more about the Phillies Bridge Farm Project at www.philliesbridgefarm.org (845) 256-9108.
LOCAL INGREDIENT CHILI CHALLENGE
On Saturday, January 30th from 12PM to 3PM, Water Street Market will hold its second annual local ingredient chili cook-off. We will be taking up to 25 participants who need to make 3 gallons of their best chili incorporating at least three local ingredients. There is no cost to enter and ingredients can include local tomatoes, peppers, honey, beer, beef, turkey to name a few. Go to www.eatlocalfood.org for more ideas on where to find local ingredients this time of year.
The chili will be judged in several categories such as best vegetarian, best meat, people's choice, best professional (local restaurants, chefs) and best overall. Judges this year are Joan Fall of The Bistro Mountain Store, Ray Bradley of Bradley Farms and a surprise local celebrity judge.
Water Street will be selling tickets for tastes of two ounce portions to the public and all proceeds will go to St. Joseph's Food Pantry. Last year the event raised over $1,000!
If you would like to enter please contact Theresa Fall at terryfall@gmail.com. Spots fill up quickly!
March 14th, where the community may enjoy chocolate chip or blueberry pancakes as well as regular pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and real maple syrup. Much of the food, including the maple syrup, comes from local farmers.The Rosendale Farmers Market will continue through the winter once a month inside the Rosendale Community Center (1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale, NY 12472). Winter market days will be on Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM, on the following dates: December 6th, January 3rd, February 7th, March 7th, April 11th and May 2nd. Every market includes free coffee, tea or hot cocoa, and live acoustic music. Customers are welcome to shop, grab a cup of joe, and relax for a while!
Pickin' Apple and Music Fest @ Wright's Farm
This year's chefs are:
Luc Moeys from Oriole 9
Christa Chang from The Wittenberg Store
Jesse Frederick from Cucina
Tastings and ballots will be provided.
You be the judge!
Time: 5:00-9:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Location: Norwegian Wood Farm, 15 Old Queens Highway, Kerhonkson, NY
Phone: 845-657-5701
Website: www.RondoutValleyGrowers.org
Admission: $50 per person ($55 at the door), $40 for RVGA members
($45 at the door), $25 for students 13-18, Children 12 & under are free
Description: Enjoy a varied menu of locally grown food including
roasted meats and succulent side dishes prepared by our region?s finest
chefs, then kick off your shoes and do-si-do to the music of Mark Reynolds
and Company. The event is a fundraiser for the RVGA, an agricultural
organization whose mission is to keep local agriculture viable and
profitable, protecting open space, and encouraging community awareness
through activities that reinforce connections between people and locally
grown products.
JUNE:
6/7 - The Great Plant Swap and Sale! As you get your garden ready for spring this year, don’t forget to put aside some plants for the 10th Annual Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Master Gardeners Great Plant Swap and Sale taking place Saturday, June 7 in the pavilion near the Forsythe Nature Center at Forsythe Park located on Lucas Avenue in Kingston. Plants to swap can be dropped off on Saturday morning between 9:00am and 10:00am. Swappers will receive vouchers for the number of plants they drop off. And then return at 11:00am to swap vouchers for plants! At 11:30 the swap will open to the public for sale. Plants must be labeled by name and color of flower, in pots, well cared for, healthy and not on the New York State list of Invasive plants. Master Gardeners will refuse any plants not meeting these criteria. Master Gardener volunteers will also be answering gardening questions and have lots of gardening information available. So, pot up your divisions or extra plants a few weeks before the swap date, label them, and bring them to exchange for vouchers. No early birds please. click here for more information You could also email or phone us at (845) 340-3478 and leave us your name and address. We'll be happy to mail you a form. See you there!
6/13 - Spring Farm Festival at Phillies Bridge Farm Project. A fun festival to kick-off the farming season! There will be tours of the farm, children’s activities, guided walks on the nature trail, and more! For more info visit www.philliesbridge.org. 6/28 - First Backyard Garden Potluck of the Eat Local Challenge Club. Visit a backyard garden in the Gardiner area, bring a dish made with local ingredients to share, learn more firsthand about small-scale backyard gardening and be inspired by other's culinary creations. For more information, directions and to RSVP please contact Lisa at lkroese@hvc.rr.com. DON'T FORGET - bring your own plate, cup and utensils! JULY: 7/3- Pie Contest @ The Community Farmers Market Come join us for a pie baking contest @ Robin's market this Friday from 4-8pm. Taste some pie! Win a prize. To enter call 255-0087 or email alchemyfarmhouse@hotmail.com
7/8- Woodstock Farm Festival Kids Cooking Series Begins 7/9- Last Call for Seed Art! The Hudson Valley Seed Library is looking for new artists for the 2010 art packs. Please check out the seed library site for details! Artists should have a connection to the Hudson valley, and need not have a food-related piece to submit for participation. Check it out here! 7/10- Two Workshops @ the Community Farmers Market @ Robin's 4-8pm Two featured speakers Friday, July 10th Michael Stein: Eating for the Environment Dr. Christa Whiteman: "Healthy Soils, Healthy Bodies"- Proper Nutrition with Soil-Building Agricultural Techniques. 7/10-12- Bastille Day Celebration @ The Village Tea Room! A special menu is planned, so come check it out! They are also featured in this month's issue of Gourmet magazine--congratulations! As always, they have plenty of local food featured on their delightful menu. Agnes says: Cherry Pie will be added to the menu soon, followed by Peach Pie. ~ Blueberry Muffins are here. They’re bursting with juicy sweet berries, under a crunchy sugar top. ~ For locavores who are participating in this years Eat Local Challenge, we have lots of local produce. Taliaferro Farm – Meslun & Braising Greens & Strawberries Dressel Farm – Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & Rhubarb Brook Farm – Sugar Snap Peas, Beets, Lettuce, Chives & Scallions, Parsley & Herbs Phillies Bridge Farm Project – Cabbage, Lettuces, Escarole, Kale & Herbs Wright’s Farm & Tantillo’s – Cherries, Cherries, Cherries Old Ford Farm – Eggs, Beets, Butter Lettuce & Squash With all these fresh & beautiful ingredients we’ve made ~Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Lemon & Mint~ ~Beets with Ginger & Orange Supremes~ ~Napa Cabbage Slaw with Dill~ ~White Bean & Kale Soup~
Work is currently being accepted for the inaugural exhibit, with an opening reception on Saturday June 6th from 4:00-6:00pm.
Exhibits are expected to rotate quarterly and each will have a theme, thus providing the farm with another dynamic avenue to bring together the community in support of sustainable agriculture and art.
The theme for the summer 2009 exhibit is INSPIRATION: How do food, farmers, or nature inspire and motivate?
If you are an artist who is interested in hanging their work, please download the complete prospectus, which is attached here.
Inquiries and questions can be directed to Brook Farm.
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Brook Farm Project
60 Gatehouse Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
845.255.1052
www.brookfarmproject.org
6/20 - Cancelled due to weather.
Join Brook Farm in a celebration of the summer solstice! SATURDAY 6-9pm
Music....friends....campfire...story telling....s'mores
Bring your friends, your family, and your neighbors to celebrate the longest daylight in the calendar year! Bring a picnic dinner to eat on the lawn as you enjoy music from local artists followed by a campfire, story telling, and s'mores.
Are all welcome to share in this inaugural event!
Rain=cancellation
DIRECTIONS:
From New Paltz, take Rt. 299 West. After you cross the Walkill River, go two miles and turn Right on to Butterville Rd. Take your first Left on to Lenape Lane. Park in the grass, on the left side of the road, along the fence and walk down to the farmhouse. We'll be out back.
Brook Farm Project
60 Gatehouse Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
845-255-1052
www.brookfarmproject.org
How we can all make simple changes to our diets to heal an ailing planet. Global warming, Factory farming, Genetically Engineered food, Water scarcity &Energy use. Come with questions and / or
comments. 4:30 PM
"Many of us are already choosing organic and local foods because we care about the health of our bodies and the health of the
environment. Come find out how various farming techniques affect the nutrient density of the food we eat and how the health of our soils determines the health of our food." 6:00 PM
