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Awosting Falls in Fall Foliage. Photo by Laura Conner.
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
November 2009 Public Programs
***Pre-registration is required for all programs since they are weather contingent. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 years must accompany children wishing to participate in programs.***
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Raptors of the Ridge
Join park educator Jillian Koehnken for a four-mile hike to Echo Rock, the rock ledge offering a panoramic view of the deep Palmaghatt Ravine and an excellent observation point for the many species of raptors at Minnewaska. Learn a few basic differences between the large birds seen gliding over the Shawangunk Ridge.
Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Wellness Walk to Millbrook Mountain
This five-mile adventure to one of the most expansive scenic vistas at Minnewaska, Millbrook Mountain, features numerous stunning sights, including Lake Minnewaska and Patterson's Pellet. Along the way, look for the many species of raptors that frequent these high cliffs for hunting and habitat.
Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: High Peter's Kill and Awosting Falls Hike
Join park educator Renee Jones for this five-mile hike featuring stunning views of the Catskill Mountains and Awosting Falls. Please come prepared with appropriate footwear, water, and a lunch to eat on the trail. This hike will meet at the Awosting parking lot.
Sunday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Mini Ridge Hike
Join a park naturalist for this eight-mile mini Ridge hike along the Castle Point and Hamilton Point Carriageways. Enjoy stunning views of the entire Hudson Valley and the mysterious Palmaghatt Ravine, one of the oldest hardwood Hemlock forests on the east coast.
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Turkey Trial
Come to the Nature Center for a fun-filled afternoon featuring one of our favorite birds, the turkey. A brief discussion about turkeys will be followed by a scavenger hunt activity near Lake Minnewaska. You will discover exactly how hard it is to live the life of a turkey, and maybe gain some appreciation for the bird that many say thanks over each year. This program will feature coloring, running around, and fun for everyone over five years of age with their parents.
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Wildlife Walk
Come to the Nature Center to make your own plaster cast of an animal track to take home! After a brief presentation about animal tracks, we'll take a hike around Lake Minnewaska in search of signs of wildlife. This program is appropriate for families with children ages 5 and older.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Wellness Walk to Echo Rock
Join a park naturalist for a three-mile long hike along the Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska carriageways to reach Hamilton Point. This route features excellent views of the Palmaghatt Ravine below as well as the Hudson Valley.
Saturday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Orienteering Nature Challenge II
An introduction to the basics of map and compass navigation will be followed by an orienteering scavenger hunt featuring nature-based challenges near Lake Minnewaska. This program will feature a new course from our first Orienteering Nature Challenge.
Sunday, November 29, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Turkey Walk Off
Still feeling a little stuffed from the turkey day feast? Join environmental educator Laura Conner for the Turkey Walk Off, a five-mile hike along the dramatic cliffs of the Peter's Kill area to the always beautiful Awosting Falls. This adventure will be on both carriageway and footpath, and will include steep inclines. Please make sure to bring a snack, beverages and wear warm and comfortable clothing!
The fee for parking at Minnewaska is $6 per car. There are no additional fees for public programs, unless noted otherwise. The Park will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Minnewaska State Park Preserve consists of approximately 20,000 acres of wild and scenic land located on Route 44/55, five miles west of the intersection with Route 299 in Gardiner, New York.
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Celebrate with the Yankees Show your pride and sail with the Yankee Clipper, decked out for the parade, to the 'Canyon of Heroes' NY Waterway will be running special service from Port Imperial, Weehawken, to Pier 11, at the foot of Wall St, at 9:15am and 10:15am The returning ferry leaves at 1pm. Join us in cheering on the Bronx Bombers |
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Friday, November 6th 2009, 4:00 AM

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The Yankees' celebration of their 27th title resume at 11 a.m. today.
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Click map above to see complete parade route for Yankees Friday.WEATHER: The only thing falling from the sky will be ticker tape. According to the National Weather Service, there will be lots of sunshine and no precipitation. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s at the start of the parade and will struggle to get up to 50. It will be a windy day, with gusts from the northwest reaching 15 mph.
HOW TO GET TICKER TAPE: Folks who work and live in lower Manhattan and can request ticker tape by calling 311 or the Downtown Alliance at (212) 566-6700.
MOST RECENT of the city’s 178 TICKER-TAPE PARADES:
Oct. 29, 1998: New York Yankees 24th World Series championship.
ROUTE: The victory parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Broadway at Battery Place, continuing north along the “Canyon of Heroes” and ending at Chambers St.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Following the parade, the Yankees will be honored at a 1 p.m. ceremony at City Hall where Mayor Bloomberg will present the team with keys to the city.
TICKET INFO: If you are reading this, it’s too late to get tickets to watch the ceremony in City Hall Plaza. But you can still line the sidewalks along Broadway and watch the ceremony on a large screen near City Hall Park.
BEST SPOTS FOR WATCHING:
The Borders bookstore between Pine and Wall Sts. also has second-floor windows facing the street, as does nearby Cafe Toda.
HOW TO GET THERE: NYC &Co. recommends these routes to the parade:
EXTRA PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Extra PATH service will run in the morning and afternoon from Newark, Hoboken and the World Trade Center.
NJ Transit will add two trains each on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast and Morris and Essex lines.
NY Waterway will add extra ferries from Weehawken to Wall St. and the World Financial Center.
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http://www.lohud.com/article/20091103/NEWS02/911030432/-1/SPORTS/Dobbs-Ferry-%E2%80%88-Independent-challegers-sweep-into-office
STACY A. ANDERSON • SANDERSO1@LOHUD.COM
DOBBS FERRY - The challenging slate on the Dobbs Ferry Party line beat the Democratic incumbents in today's election.
With a margin of more than 300 votes, according to the unofficial tally, former village Trustee Hartley Connett prevailed over Deputy Mayor David Koenigsberg in the mayoral race to succeed Mayor Scott Seskin, who said he is stepping down to focus on family and work. "We feel pretty good about that tonight and it's been a powerful and strong message delivered by the voters," Connett said at Doubleday's restaurant tonight. "They bought into our message of where we would like to take the village, and we are very excited and thankful for the opportunity." Connett said he wanted to emphasize that an independent line won. "It's a great, positive message for anyone who wants to get involved in local government," he said. Connett's team, including Catherine Kay, a former trustee, and Victor Golio Jr. and Sean Horsfield were elected trustees. They beat Democrat incumbents Fred Broda, Paula Dambroff and Teresa Walsh. Village Justice Steven Grant ran unopposed for a third term.
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Apple Pressing Machine
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Cider in the Hudson Valley
Apple Pressing Demonstrations
Saturday, November 7, 2009
11:30 AM- 3 PM
Did you know that the average resident of the Hudson Valley in the 18th century drank more than a quart of cider a day? Learn the fascinating history of cider in the valley, and try your hand at making some yourself! This FREE program is geared towards families and children.
For more information about the event, please telephone: 845-446-2134.
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Fall leaves are almost all off the trees, leaving the landscape
silently anticipating winter's icy chill. At the CIA we know just how to help
you celebrate fall's bounty and the upcoming winter holiday season.Make Thanksgiving Extra Special
Prepare a Thanksgiving to remember. Now is the time to pre-order your holiday fixings and desserts from the Apple Pie Bakery Café. With a wide variety of both traditional, gluten-free, and no-sugar-added pies, plus our “centerpiece” pumpkin cake, you’re bound to find the perfect showstopper for your Thanksgiving gathering. These luscious desserts also make great host/hostess gifts. Pumpkin Cake $34.95 Apple Pie $18.00 Pecan Pie $18.00 Pumpkin Pie $15.00 (All pies available in no-sugar-added and gluten-free versions for $21.00) 


Apple Butter Danish Apple Cider and Fall Spice Marshmallows Butternut Squash Brioche Tart Caramel Popcorn Cranberry Jam English Toffee Fall-inspired Box of Four Chocolates Nut-flavored Box of Four Chocolates Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Mini Pumpkin-shaped Gingerbread Muffins Mulling Spices Pumpkin Scone Pumpkin Seed Brittle Turkey Stuffing Our pies are available fresh or frozen. All frozen pies are not pre-baked. They are meant to be baked at home and will come with complete instructions.
Please note that 72 hours advance notice is required for all items. Stop by the Café or call 845-905-4500 to place your order. Last call for orders is Wednesday, November 18. Pie pickup is no later than Wednesday, November 25 in the Chairman's Room of the American Bounty Restaurant.![]()
Get a Jump on Your Winter Holiday Shopping
Gift certificates to the CIA's award-winning restaurants are a unique and perfect gift for friends and family. Order them by calling 845-471-6608 or create a certificate online.
Culinary DVDs Make the Perfect Gift
Food enthusiasts on your shopping list will be thrilled when you present them with a DVD from the CIA. Each provides step-by-step instruction that will help sharpen their culinary skills and raise their gastronomic IQ.
Cake Art DVD: With a focus on decorating mediums, techniques, and equipment,Cake Art DVD offers clear and easy-to-follow directions for preparing several items featured in the CIA Cake Art cookbook, including the gift-wrapped cake, buttercream roses cake, and buttercream flowers cupcakes.
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Gluten-Free Baking DVD: Learn to make delicious baked goods using alternatives to gluten. This DVD features in-depth explanations of gluten-free flour blends, hands-on demonstrations of selected recipes, and tips on flour-blend, handling, and storage.
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The Best of Culinary Boot Camp DVD: Here's the perfect opportunity to get an inside look into the kitchens of the CIA. Join our award-winning chefs as they demonstrate more than three hours of key cooking techniques.
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These DVDs—along with our wide selection of CIA cookbooks and other DVDs—are great gifts for the food enthusiasts in your life.![]()
Bring Your Holiday Party to the CIA
Gather friends, family, colleagues, or fellow club members for a memorable winter holiday party. Book reservations in any of our award-wining, student-staffed restaurants or private dining rooms by calling 845-471-6608.![]()
Holiday Tips from Boot Camp Class
The holidays are rapidly approaching and Chef David Kamen from The Culinary Institute of America would like to give you some tips from CIACulinary Boot Camp classes. Each year more than 6,000 food enthusiasts take part in the program, and to help make the holidays a little easier, Chef Kamen has compiled five of his favorite suggestions for a foolproof meal.
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The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, New Windsor, NY.
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Veteran's Day Programs
November 7th and 11th, 2009
We are reminded each year on November 11th to commemorate and give thanks to all who have served our country from the Revolutionary War to the current Global War on Terrorism. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will honor Veteran's Day with programming on both Saturday November 7th and on Veteran's Day itself, Wednesday November 11th.
Kontum Diary: The Journey Home
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Author, Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Paul Reed will present this program, which chronicles his efforts to return a poetic diary to its original owner, a North Vietnamese officer, Lieutenant Nguyen Van Nghia. The program follows the journey of forgiveness and reconciliation between Mr. Reed and Mr. Nghia. After the video presentation, Mr. Reed will be available for questions and answers.
Sharing Our Stories, Preserving Our History
Sessions are at 11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30
Our history is composed of the collective memory of all the participants and those who keep those memories alive. Come hear veterans share the stories of their service as the Hall of Honor remembers America's veterans. The program will consist of two sessions, one at 11:30 am -1:30 pm and the second from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Each two-hour session will include recollections by veterans, poetry, and musical interludes. The veterans represent a range of America's 20th and 21st Century military history. Light refreshments will be served.
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located at 374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300) in the town of New Windsor, three miles south of I-84 exit 7B and I-87 exit 17. Parking, gift shop, and picnic grounds are located on site. Museum exhibits are open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.
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The Kearney House at night
New Jersey Section: Kearney House
Short Stories for Long Nights
Sunday evenings, November 8th and 22nd
5:30- 6:30 PM
On Sunday evenings, November 8 and 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, historic site assistant Lindsey Foschini will read to today's children from stories popular with children in the nineteenth century—the time period the house is furnished to. The readings will take place by actual candlelight before a crackling fireplace. Afterward, hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
For more information or to register, parents should call 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
The historic Kearney House in the NJ Section of the Palisades Interstate Park will offer programs the whole family can enjoy during November. The Kearney House is at the park's Alpine Boat Basin and Picnic Area, accessible from Exit 2 of the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Throughout much of the nineteenth century, Mrs. Rachel Kearney, a widow who brought up her nine children at the house, kept a riverfront tavern at the simple stone-and-wood structure, at what was then the busy port known to river men as Closter Landing. Staff and volunteers wearing period garb bring that exciting time back to life in programs that feature music and stories, song and drink, and a healthy dose of old-fashioned fun and good cheer.
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Bruckner Orchester Linz
Sunday, November 8, 3pm*
Concert Hall
Tickets**: $82.50/$72.50/$52.50/$42.50
Program:
Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425, "Linz"
Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, "Romantic"
Dear Audience Member,
I learned last year that Center audiences are very fond of symphony orchestras. Personally, I still marvel at the beauty and precision of the symphony at every concert. I've often said, "If our entire society functioned like a symphony orchestra, think how much better things would be."
Please make sure you hear the Bruckner Orchester Linz on Sunday, November 8th at 3pm. They are playing a powerful symphony by Anton Bruckner. It should be a very special concert!
Sincerely,
Wiley Hausam
Executive Director
*Please join us at 2pm for our Performance in Context Discussion in the Recital Hall. It is a wonderful opportunity to speak with distinguished artists and speakers concerning the musical program picked for today's performance in addition to any other questions you may have.
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