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Hope Floats

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Lovely event / message from the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce:

HOPE FLOATS
Kayak River of Life

What are you doing at 8:30am on August 10th? We hope you can join us on the banks of the Delaware River at West End Beach in Port Jervis NY as we cheer on breast cancer survivor and advocate, Carolyn Choate as she embarks on a 300 mile river journey for breast cancer awareness, treatment & survival.

We had the pleasure of talking with Carolyn about her trip and encourage all of you to learn more about her fight and the important work of the late cancer researcher Dr. Angela Brody. Carolyn will be leaving the shores of Port Jervis around 9:00am.

Carolyn and her daughter Sydney will kayak 300 miles, while her husband follows on land in the camper taking video footage along the way with the goal of making a documentary about surviving cancer.

Whether you or a loved one has been touched by cancer, or if you want to just stop by to wish Carolyn a great trip, full of hope and adventure…come on down. Follow Kayak River of Life on Facebook !

Update from the Port Jervis Recreation Department

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1. The Summer Playground and Youth Center Program is now in its third week. Playgrounds and the Youth Center are open 9 am- 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. There are plenty of daily activities and programs to participate in as well as special events all week. Programs and activities are FREE of charge. Contact the Recreation office at 845-858-4045 for more details.

2. West End Beach is also open for the season. The beach is open Monday, Thursday and Friday 12 pm-6 pm and weekends 11 am-6 pm. The beach is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a $5 parking fee on weekends for non-residents.

3. Special Events this week and next are:

Tonight- Broome Street Wind Ensemble Band at Farnum Park at 7 pm

Circle Line Field Trip Wednesday July 12- a few seats remain

NY Met Baseball game- Wednesday July 19- a few seats remain

FREE Outdoor Movie- Wednesday July 12 at 7 pm at Riverside Park. Movie this week is Moana

FREE Concert in the Park- Thursday July 13 at 7 pm at Riverside Park- The Carl Richards Band

FREE Concert in the Park- Thursday July 20 at 7 pm at Riverside Park- RICH WILSON

4. Youth Track is offered every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the Port Jervis high School for boys and girls ages 5 and up. This program is FREE of charge.

5. Tennis camp will be held next week- July 17 – 21 at Church Street Park from 9 am-12:30 pm. This FREE Camp is for boys and girls ages 8-13.

6. Dorney Park field trip on Friday July 28 has plenty of seats left. Cost for transportation and all day pass to the park is only $70. Transportation will be on a coach bus.

7. For more information on any of our activities, programs, field trips or special events contact the Recreation office at 845-858-4045 or email us at pjrec@frontiernet.net.

8. There is no Recreation Commission meeting in July. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 16 at 7 pm at the Youth Center.

Geocaching at the Port Jervis Free Library

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*Press Release

Today’s libraries are not just for books, computers and magazines – the Port Jervis Free Library now has its own geocache! In geocaching, participants obtain the location of a geocache from a geocaching website www.geocaching.com, use a GPS to arrive in the area of the cache, and then follow clues or simply hunt for the cache. There are nearly 500 caches waiting to be found within a 10 mile radius of our library alone!

Libraries and geocaching seem to be made for each other. First, and I believe most importantly, they create a means of uniting the virtual and the real worlds, allowing people to explore both the library building and its resources. Second, they engage people and create community through real life experiences, such as the sudden discovery of a new idea or place that can be transformative. Third, they have a wide appeal across age groups and allow for family or team co-operation and interaction. Come by the Port Jervis Free Library and give the sport of Geocaching a try!

Milford Music Festival Thank You

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* From: Amy Eisenberg
Executive Director, Milford Presents
Event Coordinator, Milford Music Festival

On behalf of the Milford Presents Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone who participated in Milford Music Festival 2017. Town was full of thousands of people at dozens of performances throughout our 3-day festival: from Apple Valley to Belle Reve along Harford Street, the Jorgenson’s Block Party at the Historic Dimmick Inn to the Farmers Market at the Columns Museum on Broad Street, kicking off with a Blues Jam at the Waterwheel Cafe on Thursday night and including wonderful tie-in events at the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. We enjoyed the first weekend of summer song after delightful song thanks to our 30 presenting businesses and the musicians that they each selected to perform. I hope that you’ll make the time to stop by these establishments to thank these folks this season; free community events of this quality are impossible without them.

Wondering what’s next? Please visit the Milford Presents website at www.MilfordPA.us for Milford’s event calendar which includes the Milford Garden Club’s Secret Garden Tour on July 15th, Kindred Spirits Classical Music Celebration on August 5th, the Festival of Wood at Grey Towers on August 5 & 6th as well as Septemberfest, Milford Presents’ next music festival, in the works for September 9th.
Thank you for helping to make Milford the place to be: a better place to live, work and play.

Port Jervis Summer Recreation

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*Press Release from the Director of Recreation

City of Port Jervis

2017 Summer Recreation Schedule

Recreation Office: Port Jervis Youth Center, 134 Pike Street Port Jervis NY 12771 Telephone: 845-858-4000 ext. 6 Fax: 845-858-4016 Email: pjrec@frontiernet.net

Website: visit us on FaceBook…@ Port Jervis Recreation

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SUMMER PLAYGROUND SCHEDULE (7 weeks) · Supervised Playgrounds will open on Monday June 26, 2017and will close on Fri. August 11, 2017. · The Port Jervis Recreation Commission will open three (3) Supervised Playgrounds this summer; Church St. Park, Farnum Park and Riverside Park. Supervised Playground Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 3:30 pm Children can participate in many activities during supervised playground hours. Activities include street hockey, basketball, softball, kickball, tennis, wiffleball and many more. Board games and card games are also available. All activities are FREE of charge unless otherwise indicated! Special Event Days: Tuesdays starting July 11 “The Little Chefs at Rec” at Farnum Park Tuesdays & Thursdays starting June 27 “Basketball at Church St.” Fridays starting June 30 “Softball at Riverside Park” Cooking starts at 12:30 pm. Basketball and Softball will start at 1:15 pm. Other parks available to the community include Barclay St. Park, Cahoonzie St. Park, Elks-Brox Park and West End Park. These parks do not have supervised playground hours but offer playground equipment, basketball courts and scenic views of the Tri-State Area! Don’t forget about The Watershed Park Trails and Recreation Area! Additional Funding provided by: NYS Office of Children and Family Services through the Orange County Youth Bureau.

SUMMER YOUTH CENTER SCHEDULE (7 weeks) · The Youth Center’s summer schedule will begin on Monday June 26 and end on Friday August 11, 2017 Summer Youth Center Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:30 pm Children can play video games on our Wii, PS3 and XBOX 360 systems or play ping pong, shuffle board, foosball or play pool. Board games and card games are available. Kids can also watch NETFLIX on our BIG screen TV or bowl in our Basement Bowling Alley. Free WiFi. Youth Center Special Events Mondays beginning July 3 “Creative Day” Wednesdays beginning July 5 “Athletic Day” Fridays beginning July 7 “Activity Day” All Youth Center special events will start at 12:30 pm. All kids MUST wear sneakers when bowling. Programs, supplies, and materials are FREE of charge unless otherwise indicated!! All programs and events are subject to change! FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Funded by the New York State Ed. Dept. Monday-Friday from July 5 to August 10. Lunches will be delivered to Church St. Park, Farnum Park, Riverside Park and the Youth Center each weekday at 12:00 pm. This program is FREE to Port Jervis School District Students or Port Jervis youth ages of 18 and under!! Children ages 7-18 may sign up at any of the three playgrounds or at the Recreation office. CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR A BABYSITTER (16 years of age or older) DURING PLAYGROUND AND YOUTH CENTER HOURS!! Permission forms will be distributed to children and need to be returned to Rec. staff.

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS PROGRAMS Offered daily at the Youth Center and Supervised Playgrounds- Kan Jam, Bean Bag Toss, Foosball, Pickle Ball, Basketball, Wiffleball, Frisbee, and much more will be available each day at the playgrounds. The Youth Center will have the Wii, PS3 and XBOX 360 game systems available along with bowling, arts and crafts, ping pong, air hockey and movies. Co-ed Youth Street Hockey Games are played at Church St. Park every Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings from 9:30 am-11:30 am. FREE of charge and open to boys and girls ages 7 and up. Street Hockey starts on June 26 and ends on August 7. Co-ed Youth Softball Games are played at Riverside Park every Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 pm. FREE of charge and open to boys and girls ages 9-13. Co-ed softball starts on July 5 and end on August 2. Co-ed Youth Track Track events include, 100 meter dash, high jump, shot put, and more. Track is held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the Port Jervis High School from 6:00pm-8:00 pm. Track begins on June 27 and ends on August 3. FREE of charge and open to boys and girls ages 5 and up. Beach Party Friday Every Friday afternoon from 12:45 pm-3:00 pm at West End Beach. Port Jervis DIAL-A-BUS will pick up kids and bring down to the beach. Certified lifeguards will be on duty plus playground supervisors will be on hand. Play kickball, wiffle ball, kan-jam, corn hole and more. Go swimming and enjoy ice pops. DIAL-A-BUS will pick up kids at Church St. Park at 12:30, Farnum Park at 12:45 and The Youth Center & Riverside Park at 1:00 pm. DIAL-A-BUS will return kids to Church St. at 2:30, Farnum Park at 2:45 and The Youth Center & Riverside at 3:00 pm.

SPORTS CAMPS Basketball Camp Camp will consist of Drills, Competitions, and Pick-Up Games. Camp will be held at Church St. Park Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:15-2:45 pm. For boys and girls ages 8-16. Camp will start on June 27 and end August 8 . No pre-registration required. Sign up every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. This camp is FREE of charge. Tennis Camp Tennis camp will be held at Church St. Park the week of July 17- 21. Camp hours are 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Lunch (bring own lunch and drink) will be held from 11:00 am-11:30 am. Camp will consist of drills, competitions and games. Participants will learn the rules of the game and how to serve, receive serve and volley. Camp is for boys and girls ages 8-13. Registration will be held at the Youth Center June 6, 7 and 9from 6:00-8:00 pm .Late registration will be held the first day of camp- July 17 at 9:00 am. This camp is FREE of charge. Soccer Star Camp Train with former Division 1 College Soccer players. Two 1-week camps will be held at the Port Jervis High School for boys and girls ages 6-16. Camp weeks are July 3-7 (no camp on July 4) and July 10-14. COST $100 for one week or $160 for both weeks. Sibling discounts are available- $80 per sibling for 1 week or $70 per sibling for both weeks. Camp times are 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Lunch (bring own lunch and drink) is 11:00 am -11:30 am. All participants will receive quality instruction focusing on individual skills, tactics and team play. Agility, speed and power training will be covered. All participants receive a camp t-shirt! Registration will be held at the Youth Center June 6, 7 and 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm and also at the Soap Box Derby on June 11. Make checks payable to: Port Jervis Recreation Volleyball Camp This 1-week volleyball camp will be held at the A.S.K. Gym for girls entering grades 5-6-7-8. Camp week is June 26-30. COST is $50 per person. Sibling discounts are available. Camp time is 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Lunch (bring own lunch and drink) is 11:00 am-11:30 am. All participants will receive instruction focusing on individual skills and team play from the Port Jervis Volleyball staff and Varsity players. Girls will learn and improve on passing, setting, hitting and serving. Registration will be held at the Youth Center on June 6, 7 and 9 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Late registration will be held on Day 1 of camp- June 26 at the A.S.K. Gym from 8:00 am-9:00 am. Make checks payable to: Port Jervis Recreation

WEST END PARK, BOAT LAUNCH AND BEACH The Port Jervis Recreation Commission will open West End Beach, located on the beautiful Delaware River on Friday, June 16 and close on Sunday August 20, 2017. West End Beach schedule: Monday, Thursday and Friday 12:00 pm -6:00 pm Weekends 11:00 am-6:00 pm West End Beach is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Certified lifeguards are on duty during beach hours. West End Beach Guidelines 1. There is a $5 parking fee for all non-City of Port Jervis residents Saturday and Sundays. Parking fee includes all vehicles. 2. No Alcoholic beverages permitted 3. No Smoking 4. No Glass bottles permitted 5. Swimming is NOT permitted outside designated swimming area, when there is thunder or lightning or when lifeguards are off duty 6. Appropriate language and behavior is expected of all swimmers 7. Diving is NOT permitted 8. Swimmers under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older 9. Beach schedule is subject to change.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE Outdoor Movie Nights @ Riverside Park

Presented by:

First Assembly of God Church and PJ REC

Wed. June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 30

7:00-10:00 pm

FREE HOT DOGS ANDPOPCORN!!

Concerts in the Park @ Riverside Park

Please join us for great entertainment and fun in the Park. Concerts are held at 7:00 pm and are FREE of charge and for all ages.

Thursday July 13- The Carl Richards Band

Thursday July 20- Rich Wilson

Wednesday August 2- The Parting Glass- Irish Folk Trio

Thursday August 17- DJ G “80’s Night in the Park”

Farnum Park Concerts

Broome Street Wind Ensemble Band will perform 3 FREE concerts at Farnum Park Mondays June 26, July 10 and July 24. Concerts will be held 7:00 pm. In case of inclement weather concert will be held at Drew United Methodist Church. Concerts sponsored by:

Gold- Drew United Methodist Church- Al’s Music Shop

Silver- Bon Secour Health System

Bronze- Jeff Bank- Gray Parker Funeral Home- Kolmar- Child Safe Stay- William C. and Catherine L. Webster- Bavoso and Plotsky Esq.

PJ REC Summer Olympics

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 @ Riverside Park starting at 10:00 am (Rain date- Thursday, August 10, 2017). Enjoy a FULL day of games, contests, food and drink!! FREE of Charge.

National Night Out Tuesday, August 1, 2017 @ Riverside Park and Recreation Area. NNO is an annual event that builds communities, generates support for anti-crime programs and strengthens police/community relations. Come join us from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm for food, fun, entertainment and much more.

Field Trips

Transportation for all trips is on COACH buses with air conditioning, bathrooms and DVDs.

Circle Line Cruise- Join us for a 2.5 hour cruise around Manhattan Island on Wednesday July 12, 2017. . Take in fantastic views of The Statue Of Liberty, The Empire State Building, The Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium and many more iconic NYC landmarks! Bus departs from public parking lot on Pike St. (next to Royal Furniture) at 8:45 am and will return approximately 5:00 pm. The cruise is at 12:00 pm. Tickets are $60 for adults and $55 for children (ages 3-12). Ticket price includes transportation and ticket for the cruise. This trip is rain or shine. Concession stand available on the boat. Limited tickets available. Sorry NO REFUNDS. NEW YORK METS Baseball Game at Citi Field The New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals. Wednesday July 19, 2017. Game starts at 7: 05 pm. Bus departs from public parking lot on Pike street (next to Royal Furniture) at 3:45 pm sharp! Bus will return approximately 12:00 am. Tickets are $60. 00 each (includes ticket price and transportation). Seats are Section 426 Rows 4-5-6. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Limited Tickets Available. Sorry NO REFUNDS. Date of trip is Friday, July 28, 2017. Bus departs from the public parking lot on Pike Street (next to Royal Furniture) at 7:30 am!! Bus will return approximately 7:00 PM. Tickets are $70 each (includes ticket price and transportation). This trip is rain or shine. Supervision will not be provided. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Limited tickets available. For more information visit their website at www.dorneypark.com or call The Recreation Office at 858-4045. Sorry NO REFUNDS.

City of Port Jervis Recreation Department

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Mayor Recreation Commission

Kelly B. Decker Tom Hoppey, Chairman Debbie Cunningham

Council Liaison Dawn Jones, Vice Chair Erika Ropke-Polanis

Gina Fitzpatrick Brandy Figueroa Mike Latini

Noleen Casey-Tomasi Mike McCarthy

Harry Tomasi Amanda Sexton

Recreation Secretary- Amy Ross

John V. Faggione- Director of Recreation

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Orange County’s Farmer Market

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Neuhaus encourages residents to take advantage of Orange County’s farmers markets this summer

*Press Release from Orange County Government

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Talitha and Dan Jones, owners of Edgwick Farm in Cornwall, with Orange County Executive
Steven M. Neuhaus at the Goshen Farmers Market.

Farmers markets offer fresh local fruits and vegetables

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus reminds residents that the County’s summer farmers markets will be open through October.

There are 14 summer farmers markets in Orange County.

“Shopping at farmers markets is a great way to support the local economy,” Neuhaus said. “These markets are important to our farming families and provide us with fresh, healthy produce, helping to ensure a sustainable Orange County. I hope residents will continue to support our local farm stands and markets this summer. It’s a great way to eat healthy and meet our neighbors who are growing the produce that we put on our tables for our families.”

Orange County’s farmers markets offer local fruits and vegetables, along with prepared foods, wine, honey, flowers, and everything from meats to quiche. Each market has its own individual character with unique offerings and vendors who take pride in their homegrown products. For a full listing of Orange County farms and farmers markets, visit orangecountygov.com/agriculture or call 615-3840.

“You won’t just find produce at our farmers markets,” said Orange County Tourism Coordinator Susan Hawvermale. “You’ll find a unique cultural experience in a relaxed setting with friendly people. They’ll even give you tips and ideas on ways to cook all the products they sell.”

Farmers markets support a $100 million dollar agricultural industry in Orange County, stimulating the local economy and creating jobs. Approximately 16 percent of the county’s land is farmland and over 10,000 acres are in vegetable production, which is the third largest in the state.

“We encourage residents to support our local farmers at a farmers market or farm near you,” said David Church, Orange County’s Commissioner of Planning. “Everyone benefits when you purchase food picked at the peak of freshness and produced by a local farm.”

For more information, contact Justin Rodriguez, Assistant to the County Executive for Communications and Media Relations at 845.291.3255 or jrodriguez@orangecountygov.com.

Grey Towers Historical Landmark

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*From Grey Towers Historical Site

MILFORD, PA—Springtime rains brought beautiful blooms to the landscape and gardens at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, PA, and regular tours of the historic mansion are set to begin Memorial Day, Saturday, May 27, 2017. Open Thursdays through Mondays, guided tours of the 1886-mansion and grounds are offered on the hour from 11 am to 4 pm. The 4 pm tour on weekends brings visitors to the upper floors. No public tours are given on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but the grounds are open and visitor films are shown, free of charge. In addition to the guided tours, there are a number of events planned for June:

* Saturday, June 10, a demonstration of the lost art of lacemaking, from 1-4 pm;

* Saturday, June 17, Poetry in Nature instructional workshop, from 11 am-2 pm;

* Saturday, June 17, Kindred Spirits outdoor concert, 5:30 pm;

* Saturday, June 24, Walking tour of Milford with stops at favorite eateries, 10 am;

* Thursday, June 29, Come Paint With Me plein air painting program, 9:30 am. For information about fees, registration and additional details about these events, call 570-296-9630 or send an email to greytowers@fs.fed.us. Save the dates for these upcoming annual programs scheduled for later in the season:

* Saturday August 5 & Sunday August 6: Festival of Wood – 2 days of crafts, childrens activities, demonstrations, walks, talks, films and more!

* Saturday Sept. 30: National Public Lands Day and Ice Cream Social – a fee-free day with fun for the whole family, including music, magic and the mansion! And ice cream!

* Saturday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day – Fee free for veterans and active military personnel, from 11 am – 2 pm. Check the Grey Towers calendar at www.greytowers.org for additional programs and events, including more walks, music and lectures!

The Week of the Young Child celebrated in Port Jervis

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Local Interest Article courtesy of St.Mary’s Little Lambs:  
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association.  This year the Week of the Young Child was celebrated April 24th-29th.

Fun theme days and marching in a parade were the highlights of this year’s Week of the Young Child for the children at St. Mary’s Little Lambs in Port Jervis.  On Monday, April 24th the school marched in the annual Port Jervis Week of the Young Child Parade, along with the children from Candy Cane Preschool.  Approximately, 75 children and adults marched through the streets of Port Jervis to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Port Jervis Youth Detective Scott Robertson stopped at intervals along the parade route to instruct the children on safety rules.

After the parade, “Officer Scott” gave the children a tour of the police department and gave them a tour of a police car and the Port Jervis Police Department UTV.

 

St. Mary’s Little Lambs
Early Childhood Learning Center
44 Ball Street, PO Box 712
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Phone: 845.858.4208
Fax: 845.858.8375
Email: little-lambs@hvc.rr.com
Website: www.littlelambseclc.com
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