LOCAL FOOD PIONEERS: CULTIVATING THE FUTURE OF FARMING IN THE HUDSON VALLEY   CELEBRATING THE HUDSON VALLEY'S AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURS Join us as we celebrate Glynwood's 2012 Harvest Award winners and learn how these pioneers are leading the way to a sustainable farming future in our region. The evening will include a panel discussion and a casual reception where you can meet the winners:   - Farm to Table Co-Packers - Hudson Valley Fresh - Northeast Livestock Processing Service - Wild Hive Farm This event is free and open to the public. First come, first seated. RSVP recommended For complete details and to rsvp http://localfoodpioneers.eventbrite.com

The Fishkill Business Association is once again teaming up with The Hudson valley Etsy Team to host another juried outdoor craft fair. Last years craft fair was a resounding success. With over 40 quality local vendors, live music and a dance recital, the crowds were delighted. This years event is expected to be bigger and better. The Hudson valley Etsy Team is a group of local artisans that are sellers on Etsy.com selling everything imaginable handcrafted. The Hudson Valley Etsy team has grown to over 60 exceptional artisans in 2 years. Many are expected to be at the June Fair along with other Hudson Valley artisans. “The Hudson Valley Etsy Team takes great pride in quality and uniqueness. You will find a wide range of shops from fine art to the slightly bizarre. There is something for everyone!” Gwen Neucall - Team Captain and owner Beyond The Picket Fence Artisan Soaps. What visitors from last years craft fair were saying: “Well worth driving here from CT. So many Hudson Valley artists with a wonderful variety of quality goods to choose from.” A.D. “I am impressed with the number of crafters and the selection available. I will be back next year.” E.H. Directions: From I 84 Take Exit 12 onto Rte 52 toward the village of Fishkill. CVS Plaza will be on Right From Rte 9 N or S – Turn at intersection of Rte 52 into the village of Fishkill. CVS Plaza on your left.

Surviving Sisters' Boutique proudly presents our Open House/Fund-raising Event to help benefit the 2012 Surviving Sisters Team totals for The American Heart Association's Heart Walk featuring 'Essentially Yours' on Saturday, March 31st, from 11 am - 5 pm. 100% of our ......'Raffle' portion of the party goes directly to The American Heart Association which is a tax-deductible donation. If you or your business would like to donate a Gift or Gift of Service, please call Surviving Sisters (845)229-0425. This is a 'Mystery Hostess Party'....Come in & enter, you have a chance to be picked Mystery Hostess of the day! The winner (picked at the end of the show) will receive ALL of the Hostess FREE Gifts & Special Offers! There will be samples of our Natural & Handmade Bath & Body Products for you to try right at the party, purchase or design your very own! We would love to have you & your friends join us for this fun-filled, fund-raising Event & Party. Complimentary Birthday Cake & Beverages will be served all day long. Yes, there is a birthday in the house!!!

Please Join OR Support the "Surviving Sisters Team" for the annual Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk. You can join us on Sat, March 10 @ Vassar College @ 10 AM. If the Dutchess Walk is not convenient, you can also sign up for the Heart Walk that will be held in Ulster County on Sat, March 24 @ Dietz Stadium in Kingston NY, starting @ 10 am. You can join this wonderful day of exercise, festivities & lunch while supporting the local chapter of The American Heart Association. Bring your kids, grandkids, even your dog can do the walk! Sponsorship envelopes are available for pick up through Surviving Sisters' Boutique, 4412 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park NY 12538 OR I will mail to you. Please call Kim Miller, Team Captain, if you need any further information @ (845)229-0425. If you cannot attend the walk & wish to make a tax-deductible contribution to the American Heart Association & support the 'Surviving Sisters Team', you may write a check payable to the AHA & drop it off to Surviving Sisters' Boutique OR mail in a check to the boutique at the above listed address. Any donation, no matter what the amount is greatly appreciated...every dollar counts fighting the No. 1 & No. 3 killer in this country. Are you living with heart disease? Have you lost someone near & dear to you from heart disease? The funds we raise for the Heart Walk will support projects that: o Put up-to-the-minute research into doctors’ hands so they can better prevent and treat heart disease among patients. o Fund groundbreaking pediatric heart and stroke research. About 36,000 babies are born with heart defects each year...research is the key to saving babies’ lives. o Get life-saving information to those who need it most – information that can save a life, like how to eat better, how to recognize the warning signs of heart attack, and how to talk to a doctor about critical health choices. To sign up as a walker OR sponsor our team, go to www.dutchessulsterheartwalk.org & search Surviving Sisters Team. You can also conveniently make a donation on line (minimum contribution is $25) at the link listed aforementioned. Come on...put your walking shoes on, your heart will love you for it!!! God bless, Kim Miller, Team Captain