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On September 19, 2010, the Putnam Humane Society presents is annual, “Stutt Your Mutt” fundraising event at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY from 11am to 4pm. Continue Reading

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Bicycle enthusiasts across the Northeast are gearing up in preparation for the 13th Annual Tour de Putnam Cycling Festival, the race designed by cyclists for cyclists. Kickstands go up at 8 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent, NY on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.

In the Tour de Putnam, cyclists have the opportunity to choose a route length to suit their own riding ability. Clearly marked and color coded 15, 30, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes take riders through breathtaking Putnam County countryside whose scenic roads weave and wind and are bordered by history itself. Mountain bikers will have their own woodland loop awaiting them as well. 

The SAG supported event will open for registration at 7:30 with staggered starting times beginning at 8. Pre-registration is $25; same day registration is $30. For an on-line registration form visit: http://www.visitputnam.org/. Registration includes a t-shirt, picnic lunch and entertainment by a Dixieland band.

Ride Info:
- Full SAG support
- Clearly marked, color coded routes
- Easy to follow cue sheets
- Bike mechanics courtesy of Bikeway (845) 621-2800
- Route sweeps
- Medical support
- Complimentary massages
- Access from the Southeast Station, on Metro-North’s “Harlem Line”
call 1-800-METRO-INFO
- Free Shuttle service from the Southeast Station with (reservations only),
call 800-470-4854 or 845-225-0381

Times
Check in and same day registration 7:30 to 9:00 am.
Food and water stations are open from 8:30 – 3:00 pm

Ride Start time
- 100 miles, 8 to 9 am
- 75 miles,  8 to 9 am
- 50 miles,  8:30 to 9:30 am
- 30 miles,  8:30 to 9:30 am
- 15 miles,  9:00 to 10:00 am

- Mountain Bike loops   9:30 am

Fees
Pre-registration $25.00
Same day registration $30.00

Registration includes t-shirt, picnic lunch, and Dixieland band. No children under 12. No bike trailers or child seats.

Free shuttle service from the Southeast Metro-North Train Station will be available but entrants are reminded to make reservations for the shuttle by calling: (800) 470-4854 or (845) 225-0381.

So strap the bikes onto the car or load them onto a Metro-North train but don’t miss a fabulous ride through Putnam County – where the country begins.

Resource: Marty Collins, The Putnam County Times;  http://www.visitputnam.org/

Photo credit: Tony Mazzariello

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The Friends of Sycamore Bark Park in Mahopac, New York is hosting a day of peace, doggy love and walk n’ roll on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 10am to 5pm to raise funds to help support local rescue groups and to expand the dog park for agility equipment. Continue Reading

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Think about your bicycle. How do you ride it? Do you have a mountain bike for the trails? Or a lightweight racing bike for competition? Or maybe you ride a nice cruising bike for peddling around town? Each bike is built to be really good at one type of riding—but the downside is, it won’t be as good for other types. My triathlon bike wouldn’t last a minute on a dirt trail, but it’s a gem on the Queen K highway in the Ironman. You get the idea. Continue Reading

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Ready for some good, old-fashioned, outdoor, summer FUN? On Saturday, June 12th, you won’t want to miss the Hudson Highlands Land Trust’s rollicking BBQ and campout at the Claudio Marzollo Community Center of Philipstown in Garrison. All proceeds from these events benefit the Haldane School Foundation and The Garrison Children’s Education Fund in support of environmental programming in these schools. Continue Reading

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Peace and quiet awaits you as you walk down the brick walkway of Boscobel House and Gardens, which is situated on a high buff of the east bank of the Hudson River with 45 acres of grounds in Garrison.  Continue Reading

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NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning returns in 2010 with the country’s best blind golfers to host Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s 33rd Annual Golf Classic on Sunday, June 13 and Monday, June 14.

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The Kent Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) will be launching its springtime activities with a  hike to Hawk Rock and  the Mead Farm ruins  in Kent, New York. Mark your calendar for Sunday May 2 at 10:30 AM. Continue Reading

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