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UPCOMING EVENTS

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

Lilly

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

A resident of Highland, Lilly Martin Spencer was a prolific painter of late 19th century every day life.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

General Interest

Bertolozzi's Bridge Music

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

After you’ve strolled over Walkway Over The Hudson, drive or walk to Haviland Road’s abrupt end at the Mid Hudson Bridge. There, be prepared for Bertolozzi’s percussive serenade, known simply

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

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Local History

Greetings from Stone Ridge

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

Images of Stone Ridge take us back in time and point out the underlying texture of history still visible in this lovely village.

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

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Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

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Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

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Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Featured Community Businesses

Since 1979, Sal's place has been a hub of good food and good cheer in our charming village. A real "neighborhood place" that welcomes everyone, and offers a menu to tempt every appetite. Eat in, or take out. Catering, too. Lunch 7 Days • Dinner Thur-Sat 5-10pm. Pub Menu Mon-Wed 'til 9pm. Mon-30 cent Wing Nite • Tues -Seasonal BBQ Thurs Dinner Buy 1st get 2nd Half Price. See website for Walkway discount coupon.

99 Vineyard Ave, Highland
845-691-2811

Family owned & operated serving the Hudson Valley since 1973. We provide quality service & installations to homeowners, contractors, architects & commercial businesses. Let the "only real door company in the valley" exceed your expectations. Full showroom & parts counter. Like us on Facebook!

40 Arlington Ave, Poughkeepsie
845-471-1130

Fresh flowers from around the world beautifully arranged in vases, baskets, or artistically wrapped. Large selection of dried and permanent arrangements, green and flowering plants. Personalized weddings, large and small. Local deliveries and world wide wire service.

20 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz
845-255-5502

Dave introduces a full line of plumbing and heating supplies at his retail store. Here both homeowner and pro can find anything they need for building and/or repair. Licensed Master Plumber. Major credit cards accepted.

Palatine Park Rd. & Main St., Germantown
518-537-4074

Foods prepared with an explosion of flavors and a riot of colors. Weddings, showers, theme events. Barbecues, clambakes. Organic and Kosher-style foods.

3767 Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck
845-876-4480

Don't need office space full-time? Rent your office by the hour. Includes wireless internet service, telephones with private voice mails, copier, fax, furniture, conference room with wall board easel, etc. $15. per hour for office space, less for full-day, weekly, or monthly rentals. Rooms are spacious and light and can accommodate groups or serve as break out rooms. Just off Route 9W , across Milton Avenue from the fire station. Good parking, near restaurants and banks.

20 Milton Ave Rte 44/55, Highland
845-691-4570

Get hot & cold subs & the best pizza in town at this family-owned community gathering spot in the heart of the village.

7514 N. Broadway, Red Hook
845-758-5808

Collaborative, strength-based psychological services. Services offered include family, couples, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy, women’s groups, and clinical supervision. Approved Supervisor, AAMFT.

6402 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
845-453-0457

Ann Lombardozzi C.P.E. and daughter Michelle Lombardozzi-Strollo have 30 years combined experience. Computerized equipment thermyolosis, electrolysis and blend methods. Disposable needles used. CDC sterilization methods. Electrolysis—the only method of permanent hair removal.

22 E. Market St., #201 #201, Rhinebeck
845-876-4878

Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, deli, cheese shop, gourmet grocery, delectable baked goods. Garden center, nursery, houseplants. Thousands of annuals and perennials grown on our family farm. Family owned since 1919.

1560 Rt. 9W, Kingston
845-336-6300

Licensed Land Surveyor. Buying, selling, subdividing or building, our services assure you the real estate is where you think it is; that your house is on your property and your neighbor’s isn’t; that you've sold or bought what you have contracted for. Professional service, reasonable rates, thorough knowledge of area.

845-255-7358 or 845-246-8203

Taste the difference. We provide high quality food and catering with attention to detail and exquisite presentation. Seasonal fresh, local ingredients used. Call to discuss your upcoming event.

One E. Market St., Red Hook
845-758-9030

Camera Head Photo Booth is ideal for any event, offering fun, professional quality images taken in our elegant, portable studio. It serves to provide both entertainment and unique gifts that will shine long after your event. The images are ideal for albums, and can be easily uploaded to your favorite social networking site. Our many props make for hilarious photos, while some prefer more formal portraits.

845-554-3443

Shop and dine at our charming “barn” on the 500-acre Greig Farm in Upper Red Hook. Enjoy Gigi Skizza™, panini, farm fresh soups, salads, local beef burgers, daily specials. Gigi at Home provides prepared foods for easy everyday dining and entertaining at home—pick-up or drop-off. Artisanal breads and baked goods made daily on site.Also, look for our seasonal "Agriturismo" dinners.

227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
845-758-1999

The place to fill all your outdoors needs: fertilizers, feed, fencing, lawn, garden, & farm supplies, shavings, pet food & supplies, lime, bedding, straw, bird seed, feeders & birdhouses, clothing.

68 Firehouse Ln., Red Hook
845-876-1559

AboutTown Ulster: PO Box 474, New Paltz, NY 12561, 845-691-2089  EMAIL US
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