The Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association, Highland, New York, sponsors 4 major events throughout the year. All proceeds from those 4 events directly benefit the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. The money is used for: Trail maintenance, Improvements, Expansions, Grant matching funds, Publicity and Events.

Winter Fest

It didn't matter how cold it was, 28 degrees, with a wind chill making it feel like 10 degrees. Winter Fest attendance was over 800!!!

Everyone enjoyed the horse drawn wagon rides, Roasted Chestnuts, toasting marshmallows, and the ice carving - this year a dolphin and angel fish.

Winner of "BEST AT THE FEST - CHILI"

Pot #10 Coppola's La Fantasia

Chili contributors by pot number

1. Sal's Place
2. Brennie's Pizza
3. Hudson Baking Company
4. Rock & Roll Artisan Bakery
5. Highland Cafe
6. Billy's Restaurant
7. Elia's Meat Market
8. The Would Restaurant
9. Casa Mia
10. Coppola's La Fantasia
11. El Paso Deli

WE THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT AND SUPPORTING THE HUDSON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL

Please thank & support the chili contestants, and the following businesses that contributed door prizes.

Highland Diner, Del Forno's Deli, 3 Guys Pizza, Rino's Pizza

A special thank you to our Gold Spike Sponsor - HANNAFORD'S, and our Silver Spike Sponsors - Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and Drs. Anthony and Frank Vigliotti

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE DAY.

Breakfast on the Trail at Black Creek
Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday June 2, 2007 9-11am

Park at Tony Williams Field Parking area

or

Park at New Paltz Road Parking Area

Walk the Rail Trail to the Black Creek Crossing

Annual meeting of Hudson Valley Rail Trail Membership

Election of Board Members

Discussion of Rail Trail Issues

Complimentary Breakfast

Coffee, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Bagels

Harvest Moon Walk

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the Rail Trail at night by the light of the Full Moon!

The Hudson Valley Rail Trail, which is always closed at night, will be open for just this one event.

Friday September 28, 2007

Registration begins at 6:30

Walks begin at 8pm - Last walkers depart at 9pm. Rain or Moonshine (bring an umbrella)

NO PETS - NO BIKES

Registration - $5 for ages 6-65
$4 Seniors
$20 Family of 4

Includes: Glow Sticks, Cider, Donuts, Popcorn, Music

Decorated Pumpkin Contest - Grades K-8
Entry forms available at Highland Schools, Town Hall & Wilklow Orchards
Bring decorated pumpkins to Pavilion at 6:30 for display and judging

Guidelines:
* Any size pumpkin - good sizes available at Wilklow Orchards
*Decorate a pumpkin - (do not carve the pumpkin)
*Use any decorating materials you have: vegetables, leaves, nuts, branches, fruit, candy, beans, pebbles, sand, glitter, buttons, ribbon, pine cones, yarn, string, shells, beads, milk weed pods, acorns, macaroni, clay, wire, pope cleaners, paint, etc.

Bring a Flashlight and your lawn chairs and spend some time visiting with your neighbors after you walk.