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The Poetry Workshop is taught by writer Margot Farrington. It takes place on four Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 6:30-9:00PM. This workshop is for ages 18 and up and welcomes both new and experienced writers, including those who may have written in other genres and those wishing to broaden or begin their writing experience with poetry. Participants are asked to bring a sample poem.  Read more

The Belly/Bolly/Henna Workshop is taught by Jo Boring and runs four Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 5:30-6:30PM. This combo belly dance and Bollywood dance workshop is geared for anyone, any age, in any shape and any degree of fitness. Egyptian and Indian music, coin sashes, ankle bells, and other adornments will be provided. In the last class, authentic henna designs will be applied to hands, face, and feet. Jo Boring is a member of the local performance troupe “B3 Belly Dance” which has been performing together since 2007.  Read more

On Thursday, May 30, the Catskills Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) group will meet with the participants of the EcoPracticum Program at 7 p.m. at Channery Hill Farm in Callicoon Center, NY. Catskills CRAFT is an educational networking group for beginning and mentoring farmers. Gardeners, farm interns, employees and operators are also welcome to attend the event.

EcoPracticum is a summer environmental education and action program that attracts enthusiastic, passionate and intelligent college-aged students to the Catskills to farm, meet with environmental experts in the field, and engage critically with the region's most pressing issues. Channery Hill is a small family-owned farm that grows vegetables and raises livestock.  Read more

Come to the Pre-Memorial Day Holiday Pop-Up Farmers' Market on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 3:30 to 6 PM at the Railroad Station, 21 Railroad Avenue, Stamford, NY! 

RAIN OR SHINE!  Read more

Commercial space on Rte. 28 near Phoenicia in Shandaken available for rent

8-9 parking spaces, off street, 2 5x7 display windows, hardwood floors, antique barn interior with cathedral ceilings, woodstove or possible propane heat

Huge traffic on busy Route 28.

Additional space may be available in future.

750SF  Read more

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc. (WCCRC) is a 501(c) 3 not for profit Rural Preservation Company working under the auspices of New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Our mission is to cooperate with community members and local, state, and federal governmental and civic bodies in aiding, assisting and fostering the planning, development, renewal, and improvement of housing, mixed-use, commercial and civic buildings toward community revitalization and economic development. Our service area covers the towns of Harpersfield, Kortright, Middletown, Roxbury and Stamford in Delaware County; Blenheim, Broome, Conesville, Fulton, Gilboa, Jefferson, and Summit in Schoharie County, and Ashland, Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington, and Prattsville in Greene County.

WCCRC seeks candidates for an anticipated full-time Grant Writer /Manager position located in Stamford, NY.  Read more

Artist Greg Frederick has announced more of the subjects of his stunning portraits for his opening at the Orphic Gallery next Saturday, May 25th, and it reads like a veritable pantheon of rock & roll and popular music for the last 60 years.  These portraits, meticulously crafted from recycled vinyl, will compose the main exhibit in the central exhibition space of the gallery.  Believe it or not, there will be additional portraits on display in ante-rooms of the Orphic Gallery.  You can expect further names to be revealed in the near future.

The complete list for the main exhibit space:

The Beatles
Rolling Stones
David Bowie
Michael Jackson
Jim Morrison
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
Bruce Springsteen
Misfits
Johnny Rotten
Janis Joplin
Debbie Harry
Kate Pierson
Ramones
Depeche Mode
Madonna
Amy Winehouse
Notorious B.I.G.  Read more