Town of Hillsdale July Newsletter

It looks like there's plenty to do around town and the Roe Jan area this summer. For starters, 60 local kids will be pretty busy for the next six weeks as part of Hillsdale's groundbreaking Summer Youth Program in the Roe Jan Park. Everyone enjoys the Saturday Farmers Market in the park and there are lots of other events outlined below.

If you're into numbers, be sure to attend our next town board meeting. It will include a report by the Bonadio Group, an Albany-based accounting firm that has been conducting an audit for the year 2012. All are welcome to attend.

Wishing you all a happy Fourth of July and a wonderful summer!

The Hillsdale Town Board: Art Baer, Peter Cipkowski, Augie Sena, Jill Sims-Elster and Steve Tiger

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NEWS

BROCHURE PROMOTES LOCAL BUSINESS

The Hillsdale Economic Development Committee has published a nifty little brochure to promote local businesses. Copies have been distributed around town. Download the informational brochure here. For all you digital-friendly folks, everything is on the town website here, or soon will be.

TAX BENEFITS IN HISTORIC DISTRICT

As reported last month, the Historic Hillsdale Committee published a brochure to promote the benefits available to owners who rehabilitate their residential and/or income-producing buildings inside the historic district. A handful of property owners have already taken advantage of this valuable tax credit. Download the informational brochure here.

GET MARRIED HERE

With thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, love is in the air. And more and more folks are considering the Roeliff Jansen Park for their special event. Owned by New York State but managed by the Town of Hillsdale to serve the local community, the park is second to none. Spread the word and check out some pretty wedding pics on the park website.

EVENTS

Friends Book Sale

Friday - Sunday, July 5-7
Friday - Sunday, July 12-14
10 am - 4 pm
Roe Jan Library

Over the next two weekends, readers can stock up on their favorite authors and genres at the Summer Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Roe Jan Community Library. Most books priced at $2 or less. Free general entry, $5 for early-birds on Friday morning. All proceeds to benefit the library. More details.

Author Event to Benefit Town Hall Restoration

Friday, July 5

11:30 am

Hillsdale General Store

Meet author Tim Federle as he signs his latest book, Tequila Mockingbird - Cocktails with a Literary Twist. Grab him before he pops over to Crossroads for lunch (and a drink!). 25% of sales from Tim's book during this event will go toward the restoration of the Hillsdale Town Hall. More here.

Hillsdale Farmers Market

Every Saturday

9 am - 1 pm

Roe Jan Park

Farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats, small gifts and gardening items are always available. The market is open every Saturday in the Roe Jan Park from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine. It runs through October 12. More here.

A Declaration of Interdependence

Tuesday, July 16
5:00 pm
Hawthorne Valley Farm

Join the folks at Hawthorne Valley Farm in celebration of local living economies in the Hudson Valley and Greater Berkshire Region. Judy Wicks, founder of the White Dog Cafe and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), and author of Good Morning, Beautiful Business, will be honored. Judy will speak and sign copies of her book. More here.

July Town Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 16

7:00 pm

Town Hall

All welcome. Agendas for past meetings here; corresponding minutes and videos are here. Financials are always here.

Ecology Walk: Who Lives in Our Streams and Ponds?

Saturday, July 20

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Join ecologists from the Farmscape Ecology Program for an activity for the entire family. Get your hands and feet wet and get to know some of the fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects who live in the waters of the farm. No registration necessary. More here.

Friends of Taconic State Park Fifth Annual Meeting

Thursday, July 25
6 pm
Historic Copake Iron Works

Taconic State Park

All are welcome to join the Friends of Taconic State Park Fifth Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper. They will hosting the Mt. Washington Project's exhibit entitled "The Black Art, Information and Imaginings about the Earliest Industry in Mount Washington, Massachusetts - The Manufacture of Charcoal." More details here.

Author Event to Benefit Town Hall Restoration

Saturday, July 27

4:30-6:30 pm

Hillsdale General Store

Meet architects Dennis Wedlick and Alan Barlis, as they sign their stunning new book Classic and Modern - Signature Styles. Long known in Columbia County, for creating great country houses, Barlis and Wedlick have offices in New York and Hudson. Their lavishly illustrated book shows their exceptional buildings and tells the story of how each one is a unique expression of signature style. More here.

COMING IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Meadow Tour to Benefit Parks

Saturday, August 3

10 am - 1 pm

Have you ever wanted to have a wonderful native meadow? Join us at the home of Linda Horn, Saturday, August 3, 10 am-1 pm, to be inspired and informed while viewing her meadow and other natural landscape (including a glorious waterfall!). Enjoy brunch and learn from Linda's extensive training and experience. More details.

Historic Marker for Wallace Bruce to be Dedicated

Saturday August 3

3 pm

Whippoorwill Road

A new historic marker will be dedicated on Whippoorwill Road to honor Hillsdale legend Wallace Bruce on August 3. On the large white granite boulder 1.8 miles from Route 22 is a marble panel inscribed with the first stanza of a poem, "The Rock Where My Mother Played," written by Wallace Bruce, a Hillsdale native who went on to become a major literary and diplomatic figure in the late 19th century. More.

Zydeco Party in the Park

Saturday, August 10

7-9 pm

Roelif Jansen Park

Dr. Zsa's Powdered Zydeco Band is a 5-piece Zydeco band that features top NYC musicians with a diversity of influences who bring a love of the Louisiana Creole and Cajun tradition to the music. When they take the stage, there is sure to be a party happening in the room! Check out the band here.

Ecology Walk: Who Lives in Our Streams and Ponds?

Saturday, August 17

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Copake Falls Day

Events for Copake Falls Day unfold all day long and include "This Heirloom Life," a talk about gardening, food and the rural life by the Fabulous Beekman Boys. Lecture at 11 am; join the Beekman Boys at 10 am for breakfast and book signing. Then continue to Margaret Roach's garden and a plant sale by the legendary Broken Arrow Nursery. It's all here.

Roe Jan Library Benefit Golf Tournament

Sunday August 18
Undermountain Golf Course, Copake

Enjoy a round of golf, win prizes and eat delicious food at the sixth annual Roeliff Jansen Community Library Golf Tournament. Two-person teams will play in a dual shotgun, 18-hole scramble, with prizes for men's, women's and mixed teams. For more information, contact Undermountain Golf Course at (518) 329-4444.

Celebrate 100 Years: Opening Reception

Friday, September 6

5 - 7 pm

Roe Jan Library

Opening reception for an exhibit of photos by B. Docktor including her Community Portrait of library patrons, volunteers, staff and supporters. Photos will be on display at the library for the month.

Ecology Walk

Saturday, September 14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Join ecologists from the Farmscape Ecology Program for a leisurely walk through the forest and meadows to appreciate the diversity of fall-blooming wildflowers on our farm. No registration necessary.

Dine Around Town Benefit

Saturday, September 14

Historic Hillsdale is sponsoring a special event for September 14 for the benefit of the Town Hall restoration project. Dinner will be hosted by Hillsdale residents and will not only feature fabulous food but also interesting themes and entertainment. Several local restaurants will also participate. More information will be posted on the town website soon. For more information, feel free to call Lex Lalli 917-679-0584.

Celebrate 100 Years: History of the Roe Jan Library

Friday, September 20

7 pm

Town Hall

A talk by Peter Cipkowski of the Roeliff Jansen Historical Society, in the former library, now the Hillsdale Town Hall. Followed by a reception for long time library volunteers Charles and Marge Deitz.

Celebrate 100 Years: Library Birthday Fair

Saturday, September 21

Roe Jan Library

Birthday Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, including the popular Birds of Prey, kids' activities, big trucks, music, Friends Book Sale, library tours and demos, birthday cupcakes, pictures in the big green chair, and more.

Hillsdale Arts Festival

Saturday, September 21

Sunday, September 22, 2013, 11 am - 4 pm

Hillsdale, NY

Hillsdale is quickly developing its rightful reputation as a burgeoning arts community. With recent national exposure in 'Martha Stewart Living' magazine and the amazing draw of both artists and art-lovers to the Hillsdale area and surrounds, the time has come to gather together and celebrate the arts. More details on town website.

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The goal of this newsletter, issued by Hillsdale's Town Board, is to provide a summary of all the cool things that are happening in these parts. Email suggestions or questions: hillsdalecalendar@gmail.com .

Best Regards,

Peter Cipkowski, Communications Chair, Town Board

Vivian deGeorges, Editor

The Town of Hillsdale, New York

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