New Paltz Youth Program raises money for a new 15-passenger transit van
Over the years, the youth program has participated in countless fundraising events, activities and programs, and all of that hard work has paid off.
Community
Burning of Kingston writing contest!
Hey young writers! The City of Kingston and the Kingston Times are teaming up for an essay contest and the winner will have their work printed in this newspaper! The contest is open to youth ages 9-13 who live in the Kingston City School District.
Gardiner Day unites neighbors to paint colorful mural at Majestic Park
While there was plenty to hear, see, do and eat at all three main locations — not to mention a book sale at the Gardiner Library and sidewalk pop-up shops in front of various Main Street businesses — the big news of this year’s event was the return of Majestic Park as a major scene of the action.
BBQ eating contest to raise money for first-responders’ monument
Sept. 14: A group of Saugerties first-responders want to memorialize not just Jack Rose, a 19-year-old Mount Marion fire department captain who died in the line of duty in 2015, but all first responders who gave their lives making their communities safer.
Volunteers save the day for Survival of the Shawangunks triathletes
The Survival of the Shawangunks is arguably one of the most grueling and unusual triathlons in the world.
Shandaken Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary
The historical museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a party featuring a scavenger hunt and other activities for kids, refreshments, tours, and more. When you stop by, be sure and schedule time to look through the astounding collection of antique tools, photographs, clothing, and other vestiges of the town’s history.
Saugerties varsity opens with a win
The 2019 Sawyers, again under Coach Drew Carpino, are hoping to build on the successes of last season’s squad, which went 5-5 overall, including a four-game win streak.
Sailin’ Around Saugerties gala and auction is this Saturday
An armada of artworks will dock at the Saugerties Performing Arts Factory at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Chamber of Commerce’s 10th annual gala. Amidst libations and snacks, 36 painted and re-imagined sailboats will be sold to the highest bidder by locally acclaimed auctioneers Bob Siracusano and Ray Tucker of Sawyer Motors at the Ahoy Maties Gala.
Local excavators donate time, labor, equipment to help expand Town of New Paltz soccer fields
Due to some helping hands and major machinery, six acres of new soccer fields are currently being built at the Field of Dreams off Libertyville Road in New Paltz for the town’s youth recreation league.
Paddle to fight pollution at the Great Wallkill River Race & Festival in New Paltz
Saturday, September 14: New Paltz Kayaking is offering a special deeply discounted rate of $10 to rent a kayak for the day, for those who don’t have their own boats.
