NOT YOUR ORDINARY YARD SALE!

Save the Ridge is cosponsoring a yard sale with GARD (Gardiner Association for Responsible Development). This is no ordinary yard sale, though: there will be an unusually large stock of offerings because so many people are donating items (including you!), and it will be an all-day party, with refreshments, music, and voter information and registration for Gardiner residents. Best of all, the proceeds will support the work of educating voters and saving the ridge. STR yard signs and T-shirts will also be available. Shop for second-hand treasures and make them your own, while enjoying majestic views of the Shawangunk Ridge, especially Millbrook Mountain and Gertrude's Nose. Learn about the threats of careless and excessive development on the Ridge and throughout the Gardiner area and how it will affect quality of life for all residents, as well as the environment.

Time: Saturday, August 9, from 9 - 4 pm (rain date August 16).
Place: 1062 Bruynswick Road (Ulster County route 7) in Gardiner, 4/10 of a mile south of route US 44/55 (Lombardi's Italian restaurant is on that corner). Quality donations welcome at: same place, 5-7 pm, Saturday, August 2 through Friday August 8

For more information contact warrenchristophernyc@yahoo.com, jos0913@aol.com, or nadine@gunk.org

EarthDay Save the Ridge Event!
Arts for Peace and Save the Ridge are cosponsoring "A Celebration of the Shawangunk Ridge: An Earth Day Event" including an art show, live music, and discussion of the proposed development of the Awosting Reserve on Saturday, April 19, 2003, 5pm at the Living Seed Gallery and Yoga Center in New Paltz. Event is FREE.
Click here for more details.

Lecture by Daniel Brownstein
April 25th at 7 pm, Preserve Visitor Center. Topic is Shawangunk Geology. On April 26th, Daniel will also be leading a hike sponsored by the Preserve, 9am-2pm: "Geology in the Field". Both of these events require Preserve signup.

Earth Day 2003 Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 12-5, Stony Kill Farm, Wappingers Falls
Save The Ridge will attend as exhibitors

Save the Ridge Benefit by Tapdancer Brenda Bufalino!
On May 10th Save the Ridge is having our FIRST BENEFIT! Brenda Bufalino will be performing selections from her shows, including "Gertrude's Nose," at the Back Stage Studio in Kingston, on May 10 at 8:00 pm.
Click here for more details or to purchase tickets.
Brenda Bufalino Save The Ridge Benefit pictures

Save The Ridge - Benefit Plant Sale
May 4th, 10th, 11th, then everyday from May 14 - June 30.
Every year Annette Weber has a wonderful plant sale. And each year more locals flock to her sale. This year she is donating a portion of the proceeds to Save The Ridge.
71 Bona Ventura Ave., Wallkill (Victorian house near Wallkill Middle School on 208)
Annette's plants are expertly cultured. And the service is incomparable. Like going plant shopping with old friends. At a fraction of garden center costs you can purchase annuals, perennials, and house plants. She has dozens of varieties available including antique and hard-to-find classics. Just a small sampling includes: cannas, centaurea, coneflower, datura, amaranthus, cleome, columbine. And the list goes on.
Give yourself a treat and visit her plant sale.
For more information call Annette at 895-2147.

Help celebrate and save the ridge!
Come to the art show, "Celebrating the Shawangunk Ridge" at the Living Seed in New Paltz.
Thursday, May 8, 12-4 pm
Friday, May 9, 12-4 pm
Saturday, May 10, 11-2 pm
This is the last week of the show and we expect there will be lots of people coming in to see and buy work so their purchases can help save the ridge. Last Saturday, we sold three photographs and there is potential for a fourth sale, so it was well worth the effort to be there. Call Pete Cody at 845-691-5228 or email coyotefarms@worldnet.att.net for more information. The Living Seed is located at 521 Main St/Rt. 299 in New Paltz, 1/2 mile east of the Thruway entrance.

Protest Hike at Minnewaska
Saturday, May 17th, at 10:00 a.m. (Sunday, May 18th is set as a rain date!)
Meet at Minnewaska State Park parking lot
Hike to protest the Awosting Reserve development led by Daniel Brownstein, accompanied by representatives from Save The Ridge. The nature hike will proceed hike out to Castle Point and return via Hamilton Point (total of about 5 miles on nearly level terrain). Daniel Brownstein is the recipient of New York State’s 2002 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher award. For more information click here.

Save The Ridge Meeting: Film - Sunshine State
When: Saturday, May 17th at 6:30 pm
Where: Jewish Congregation of New Paltz - Community Center
On the evenng of the day of our Protest Hike we will have our Save The Ridge meeting in New Paltz to watch the John Sayles movie Sunshine State - a satire about development in Florida.
This will be an opportunity to relax, snack & watch a movie in a comfortable setting. Bring snacks & soft drinks and enjoy the movie after the hike. We'll also catch up on all the latest stuff...
Snacks: veggie & dairy foods - no meat
Soft drinks only - no alcohol allowed
Suggested donation to cover the cost of the community center
The Jewish Congregation Community Center is located north of 299 on Route 32 - 1/2 block north of Front Street on the right. There is ample parking in front and back. (This building used to be Dominic's Restaurant)

Thank you to Maurice Hinchey
Saturday, June 7, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M
To thank Congressman Maurice Hinchey for supporting protection of The Shawangunk Ridge join us (Anne Bienstock, Amy Little, Jane Taylor, Bob Taylor, Pril Smiley, Keith LaBudde) on Saturday, June 7, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
This event is to be held at the farm of Anne Bienstock (337 Red Mill Road in Wallkill). Hors D'oeurves by DePuy Canal House. Suggested Contribution: $50 per person. Paid for by Friends of Maurice Hinchey.
R.S.V.P. by June 4, 845.338.8890
Please note: Save the Ridge is a nonpartisan organization, which does not endorse political candidates. This notice has been posted simply to give those who wish an opportunity to thank Congressman Hinchey for his support in protecting the ridge.

Summer Solstice Celebration
Wednesday, June 18, the Shawangunk Runners Club will sponsor a 9-mile trail run and 1.6 mile walk at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This annual event is a fund raiser for FRIENDS OF SHAWANGUNK. The Run begins at 6:30 PM from Lake Minnewaska and proceeds by the carriage trail along the cliffs out around Castle Point and returns on the Upper Awosting Carriage Trail-one of the most scenic races in the area. The Walk begins shortly after the Run and proceeds along the carriage trail around Lake Minnewaska. This is a spectacular event-with any luck you can catch the sunset to the west and the moon rise to the east during the awards ceremony following the two events. Bring the family and support FRIENDS, an important partner in the effort to SAVE THE RIDGE. This is one of the most beautiful runs, anywhere. Registration starts at 5:00 pm, pre-registration fee is $8; day-of registration fee is $10. Make checks payable to Paul Rehm, and mail to B. Glace, 11 Countryman Lane, Accord, NY 12404. For more information contact Beth (days) at 212-434-2717 or Lou (eves) at 845-687-2018. Or email Beth at lb@nismat.org.

Author to present slide show
Friday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m
Jeffrey Perls will be at Ariel Booksellers to celebrate the publication of his new book, Shawangunks Trail Companion: A Complete Guide to Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing and more. Ten per cent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Save The Ridge. His talk will include a slide show of the beautiful Shawangunk region, graced by one of the finest trail systems in the Northeast. His book is a complete outdoor recreation guide to these trails and historic roadways. Jeffrey’s book recommends the most rewarding outdoor recreation activities for each trail, and he includes a wealth of information on the fascinating human and natural history of the region.

Jeffrey Perls has been exploring the Shawangunk ridge for more than 14 years. He has worked on trail maintenance in Minnewaska State Park and has led numerous outings in the Shawangunks. He has served on the board of the Mid-Hudson Sierra Club and has been active in efforts to protect Shawangunk lands. He is also author of Paths Along the Hudson: A Guide to Hiking and Biking. For more information about the evening’s events, contact Ariel Booksellers at 255-8041.