IT's almost summer,school is almost out.. now what

I will be giving you places to eat in Orange and Dutchess, places I have tried and am reviewing... I will also be telling you about local attractions you can go this summer..

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Storm King Art Center,  Open Wednesday Thur Sunday 10-5:30 admission is $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 5.

Rhinbeck Aerodrome
The season begins with an open house on June 5th. The air show will be presented June 12 Thur mid October Admission is $20.00 for adults $15.00 for teens and 5 for children 6-12. free children 5 and under.go to
 see more information.
Kingston trolley
 The museum is open weekends and holidays from Memorial day to Columbus day. Noon -5 Admission includes the trolley ride.. is $5 adults and Seniors $3 and children 3 are also 3 ages 2-12. children under 2 free. go to...this link 

My favorite place is the butterfly farms
NO admission fee 13 Rainbow's End in Pawling.
look at the butterflies mom hit this link to go to there website. In Orange County at the Butterfly Botanical  they also have a butterfly house. Only species native to NY state, some are for sale. Mass butterfly releases are scheduled so call 845 733-7713
Come back tomorrow for the food reviews...

CORNWALL , Ny try Woody's all natural

  A great place to eat.. www.woodysallnatural.com They have lots of things on the menu.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, soup, chili or salads. Lots of sandwiches and wraps.
For dessert try a flavor of Jane's ice cream made in the hudson valley (kingston) the flavor I loved today was Lavender. YUM
open 11:30-8:30 daily

Come see what food is at....

  Taste of greater Newburgh is been hosted at Mt. Saint Mary College Saturday 12:30-2:30
May 16th tickets must be purchased ahead of time thru paypal- $30.00 tickets
www.tasteofgreaternewburgh.com

These are just a few of the establishments that will be there..
Adams Fairacre farms
Leo's 564-3446
Wildfire Grill
Woody's
Brother Barbecue
Torches
Cosomos
Red Ginger Sushi
Machu Picchu
Acocado

Make a SPLASH READ

Saturday May 15, 2010
12:00 noon- Youth Pride Parade
celebrate Newburgh Youth at this annual parade
sponsored by the City of Newburgh Youth Bureau

1:00-3:00pm Family Reading Day
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand St.
*Find out about the Newburgh Library Summer Reading Program
*Arm of the Sea Puppet theater (they are amazing)
*Mad Science
*Petting Zoo, Clowns
* Free crafts, snacks, face painting
*Activities by community groups
Free and open to all:
for information, call 563-3614 or 563-3600

RAIN OR SHINE
Annual Family Day to celebrate Summer reading

Scavenger HUNT

$15.00 admission children under 10 free 
@nd Annual Always There's amazing
Scavenger Hunt
Saturday June 5th 10am-1:00
For tickets call 845 339-6683 ext.3213
Starts Senate House in Kingston-ends at a mystery location.
exciting amazing road challenges
fun day for all ages
Location with awards/prizes pizza and ice cream social

Remember the drive-in????

  We still have them in our area:
Hollywood Drive-In Averil Park 518 283-4425 or www.hollywooddrivein.com

Hi-Way Drive In : Coxackie  518 731-8672

Fair Oaks Drive In- Rte 17 Middletown
845 361-5774 www.thefairoaksdrivein.com 

Warwick Drive In ( a personal favorite) 11Warwick tpke 845- 986-4440

Jericho Drive In- 21 Jericho Road Glenmont (selkirk)
518 767-3398 or www.jerichodrive-in.com

Hyde Park Drive In- 4114 Albany Post Road (rte 9) Hyde park 845 229-4738

Overlook Drive In 126 Degarmo Road Poughkeepsie 845 452-3445 www.overlookdrivein.com
by the way the overlook drive in is on 12 acres and is the largest screen in all of the New York Metro area- it's 6 stories tall. Open from mid-April till mid-October Tune in to 87.9FM

Sunday May 2nd

Want something or somewhere to go on Mother's day....
try...
Huge Kids Sale
Fishkill
10-1
Location: Fishkill Recreation Center
793 Rt 52
for all ages

Make a Rag Tag Hand Bag
Lagrangeville
1-4
Create a cute hand bag with fabric squares and a sewing machine.
ages 14-adult
Location The crafty Stamper near Stringham Park call (845) 797-8791
registration is required go to thecraftystamper.com
Cost: $25.00 plus materials

New Paltz Regatta
New Paltz
Celebrate the 35oth anniversary of the voyage of the gilded otter, the ship that brought the first families that would ultimately find New Paltz
Location: Huguenot Historical Society
18 Broadhead Ave
call 9845) 255-1660
Cost: free

check back Sunday night for things to do from Monday May 3rd-Friday May 7th