Friday "News on The Run"...Saving Train Garden

Greetings Sports Fans...another blast furnace day outside, the temperatures again slated to be up into the ninety's as the weather gives us a June taste of August and its sweltering temperatures.  Look for rain to move back into the hamlet later this evening, with a chance of some rain every day this weekend...that will cool things down a bit.

We have a lot of local goings on with Saturday a day which will provide folks with lots of choices of things to do.

Starting at 10 AM tomorrow morning there is the Rock Hill Farmers Market...was there last weekend for the official season kick off, and OMG...some serious goodies can be had.  I need to run over and get some more organic yogurt.  Hours are every Saturday from 10-1 PM.  A little bird told me that the meat guys chicken is INCREDIBLE cooked on the grill.  Get there early, as quantities of some items are limited.

Our own local belly dancer, Ahleana, is hosting Godiva Nights at Nadia's in Hurleyville...the fun starts at 6:00...come in your best festive garb for a chance to win a basket full of Godiva Chocolates.  Yours truly will be reading Lord Tennyson's Poem about Godiva's exploits.

Also Saturday night, come celebrate the Solstice at the "Church of Little Green Men"...yes, there is such a place, and a lot of talented musicians and performance artists perform.  The doors open for this event at 8:00 PM.

As many of you know, last year's Hurricane Irene saw our award winning "Train Garden" just inside the Trail entrance take a serious hit...plans are underway to save and restore this garden...look for an article on this subject in the coming days...we will be looking for some volunteers...one day of serious gardening should be all it will take if we can make arrangements to keep the garden watered for a few weeks while the plants adapt.

*Special Thanks to the reader that pointed out I put up the wrong day in title...nice to know people are paying attention.

Thursday "News on The Run" and Some Weekend Events

What a beautiful blustery spring day here in downtown Mountaindale NY.   Enjoy the day, as it is looking like the weekend is going to be A) a lot colder, as in downright wintry, and B) very wet with the forecast saying we have a chance of SNOW!  You've GOT TO BE KIDDING ME...ugg, I know we had a mild winter, but with the forsythia and daffies dazzling our senses, and having had now a few days in shorts, so NOT ready to go back to a wintry mix of weather. "Say it ain't so Joe."

Special SHOUT OUT to "Joe The Gardener" who followed us on Twitter!...Thanks Joe!  Everyone should watch his show, and visit his website which is full of some great information.

Some great events are going on this weekend as Hurleyville plays hosts to a multitude of GREAT EVENTS in two different locations.

First up is Nadia's located at 222 Main Street.  

Friday March 30:  Fresh from yet another gig in NYC, part of her tour coinciding with the release of her newest CD...Donna Singer comes home to Nadia's Friday night with Doug Richards on bass and Roy on keyboards. Sing along to what the Midwest Record calls "cool, finger popping 50's club jazz'!!

Saturday Night March 31:  Brad Scribner, house drummer with Little Sammy for 'Imus in the Morning' and host of the Wednesday night Hyde Park Brewery Blues Jam graces the stage with singer/songwriter Debbie Fisher Palmarini and classical guitarist/composer Bonnie Law in what will be a most memorable evening of fine music!

Come for the music, come for the buffet. Never a cover charge and all you can eat $15 (including coffee or tea... BYOB)

Also in Hurleyville Friday, Saturday and Sunday, don't forget to get your tickets for "Vaudeville in The Catskills" with the proceeds going to charity.

In local news here in Mountaindale...Ed's Mountaindale Inn (Bar and Eatery) is getting really close to opening its doors for the season...hope everyone comes in and admires the NEW LOOK...we might have some sneak preview pictures for you later in the weekend.

Thursday "News on The Run"...do I have to?  Seems like the news this week has centered upon the same three tired stories.  First, Obama Care and the Supreme Court-the thinking is that Obama Care is going to be overturned, as the judges are not wanting to go through the 2500 page law piece meal...uhhh, excuse me Clarence Thomas, but isn't that YOUR JOB?  My own issues on the subject...A) don't feel the rest of us should have to pick up the tab for letting children stay on their parents health insurance until they are 26...let those young adults stop driving new cars and get their own insurance, B) don't feel it is fair that all those people with pre-existing conditions that have been helped by the law might now be back where they started, and C) on one hand, have issues with government requiring me to do something, but also tired of paying the tab for all those young adults who want to play Russian Roulette by not buying health insurance...the rest of us have to pick up the tab when they go to the emergency room.  How about if we change the law that requires emergency rooms too provide service to any one walking through the door...including illegal aliens and their children.

Then we have the Republican Primary race...who cares any more?  I mean come on, Rubio just endorsed Romney, so the race is over now right?  LOL...the Republican Party is self destructing right before our own eyes...and by the way, could Romney, Santorum and the Republican Party tell us their plan to help all those people with pre-existing conditions if Obama Care goes down the toilet?

Last but not least...we have the shooting of the teenager down in Florida...I'm sorry, but that whole thing at this point has gotten way out of hand.  First, it was/is a tragedy, and feel sorry for Trayvon Martin's parents.  Secondly, as much as everyone would like to turn this into a NATIONAL race issue, it is not.  Go look at the statistics, and you will find that there are very few instances of white on black murders...what you will find though, is a very high number when you look at black on black murders.  Lastly, Trayvon is not exactly the goodie two shoes his parents originally tried to paint him out to be...based on the information that has come out, he smoked pot, he destroyed property by putting graffiti on it, and some reports claim his knapsack or hoodie has a tool in it that could be used for breaking and entering...so maybe, just maybe there was/is wrong on everyone's parts, and some self inspection is necessary?  Let justice run its course, but lets not create a national race issue where none exists, and lets stop with the Vigilante justice mentality that seems to be running rampant.  

Sunday Morning "News on The Run" and Other Musings

What a difference a day makes, and not necessarily in a good way.  Have spent almost the entire week in short sleeve shirts and shorts here in downtown Mountaindale...last night leaving Nadia's in Hurleyville, you could feel a decidedly brisk tinge in the air and this morning it is down right nippy out.  Weather wise, look for a very windy and wet week and if the temperatures were to plummet a bit more, would not rule out a SNOW STORM!

Speaking of Nadias and Hurleyville a couple of things to share...the Hawaiian Luau last night at Nadia's was a HUGE SUCCESS...Deb is a very gifted vocalist, almost everyone has dressed for the occasion, and the  buffet was even better than it always is with some great Luau themed entrees.  More on this...including pictures later today or tomorrow.  Also, please do not forget...next Saturday and Sunday the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville is playing host to a Vaudeville Production that will take you back to the Catskills in the Roaring 20s...seating for this wonderful is limited, so get your tickets early

“Vaudeville in the Catskills” is an Historical and Hysterical Variety Show
(celebrating the "Roaring 20's" and The Borscht Belt Boarding Houses).
Performances are scheduled for Saturday,March 31 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2 pm
at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St.,  Hurleyville, NY 12747

Suggested Donation - $15.00 includes hor d'oeuvres and desserts

Call SC Historical Society 845-434-8044 or

SC Dramatic Workshop 845-436-5336  for more information

The production is being sponsored by
The Sullivan County Historical Society
and The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop

and made possible, in part, with funds from the 2012 Decentralization Program,

administered by The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

I have been doing some photography for the show, so have had a chance to get a SNEAK PEAK, and this is a show you do not want to miss.  It really takes you for a walk back through the history of those hey days of the 1920s and the talent in the show is really incredible.

In other local news...the forsythia is in bloom, the county blanketed in places with a beautiful covering of bright yellow thickets grown wild over the decades.  Saw my first bluebird while over in Rock Hill earlier in the week, so Spring is OFFICIALLY here...if there is any doubt, the robin scampering around in the grass outside my window plucking worms from the earth leaves no doubt of that fact.

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Join Nadia This Weekend For Two Great Events

This just in from Nadia's new blog...hope everyone will join her this weekend for these two great events.  Next weekend on Saturday the 24th of March Nadia and her husband Jonas will play host to a Hawaiian Luau Party from 6-9 PM!  Should be another fun event.

One Weekend, Two Great Events...Join Us at Nadia's in Hurleyville

This Saturday is Saint Patrick's Day, and Nadia's has two great events planned around their Weekend Buffet this weekend.  Come join in the fun, meet some great people, and enjoy live entertainment both Friday and Saturday Night.

Friday-Join Nadia and Janos in wishing everyone born in March a "Happy Birthday" as Nadia's monthly birthday celebration this Friday night, March 16th, 2012.  All those born in March will receive 20 percent off the cost of the Buffet Dinner.

March Birthday Party 

Come Say Hello and Happy Birthday to Our March Babies...Buffet opens at 5:30 PM with the nights entertainment starting at six.  Come early as there is limited seating in the main room, and tables fill up early.

Saturday-Join Nadia and Janos again for a Saint Patrick's Day Celebration Hungarian style this Saturday March 17, 2012...great food, great conversation, and live entertainment.

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at Nadia's Cafe

The night will again feature Nadia and Janos world-famous all-you-can-eat Eastern European and Hungarian buffet including such Irish favorites as corned beef, cabbage and soda bread, as well as the usual vast array of homemade Eastern European and American dishes, and some heavenly pastries and cakes, so make sure to leave room for dessert.

Eastern European& Hungarian Buffet...all you can eat just $15.00

BYOB

Nadia's there is NEVER a cover charge.

222 Main Street

Hurleyville, New York

For directions, or to RSVP please call (845) 693-5104

Party for February Birthday Babies-Fri​​day February 17 at Nadia's in Hurleyville

Everyone who attended the January Birthday Bash for those born in January that was held at Nadia's over in Hurleyville knows what a good time the event was.  Some great live entertainment including some fabulous live Jazz from the "Doug Richards Trio" featuring vocalist Donna Singer as well as Belly Dancing with Ahleana and let us not forget the fabulous magic of the "GREAT (and we do mean GREAT) Zambini.

The event was such a grand success that Nadia's will be holding a Birthday Bash for all of us (yes, my birthday is in February) born in February on Friday night the 17th of February, and it is hoped everyone with a February birthday will show up (with your friends) to enjoy the fun...oh, did I mention the food?  Talk about a spread...salads, veggies, a wide assortment of meats, pasta dishes, and a slew of deserts.  Hope to see everyone there.

You are invited to celebrate all February birthdays with Janos (Feb 1) and Nadia

February 17, 2012

5PM to 9PM

Live Entertainment

All you can eat buffet $15 per person

BYOB

Never a cover charge

20% off if you are born in FEBRUARY!!!!!

For reservations (845-693-5104)

222 Main Street

Hurleyville, NY 12747

The place was PACKED for the January event, so it is recommended to make your reservations early.