Events for April 2014
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mar 17 - May 26    Tuxedo Park School Weeklong Exploration Camps!
Tuxedo Park School is offering weeklong exploration camps from June 15 - July 25, 2014. Offerings include Red Bulls Soccer, Game Breaker Lacrosse, American Instructional Flag Football, Basketball, Movie Making, Theatre, Drama, Art, Rock Bank, Studio Jazz Band along with private music lessons and tutoring. For a full listing and descriptions, please visit our website at: www.TuxedoParkSchool.org/Summer. 
Date: March 17, 2014
Website: http://www.TuxedoParkSchool.org/Summer
Location: Tuxedo Park School
Contact: Sandra Morrisohn
EMail: smorrisohn@tuxedoparkschool.org
Date/Time Details: June 15 - July 25, 2014
Fees/Admission: Varies
Apr 1    5 Hour Pre-Licensing Class
This class is required before taking NYS DMV driving test.
An MV-278 certificate will be issued.
Attendees must have NYSDMV permit.
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Auto Driving School
562 Route 17M, Monroe, NY,10950
Contact: Call: 845-783-4822 or 845-988-2277
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $40.00
Apr 5    Pond Opening Seminars
Join us for some helpful tips and pointers from our guys in the field. On April 5th we have our Maintenance Manager, Tommy Sandstrom, giving Pond Opening Classes at 10 am.  Learn how to open your pond, what needs to be done to properly bring balance back to your pond, and how to gently awaken your fish for the season ahead.
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.gardenstatekoi.com/maintenance-services/spring-startups/
Location: 657 Rt 94, Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: Tommy
EMail: sales@gardenstatekoi.com
Date/Time Details: April 5th, 10am - 11am
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Apr 5    Clearview Vineyard Opens for the 2014 Season
Clearview Vineyard is opening for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 5th from 12 PM to 5 PM.  There will be live music by Brad Scribner & Beki Brindle from 2 PM to 5 PM.  Free tours of the new winery will be available as well as walks into the wineyard with beautiful views from the top.  Wine tasting is $5.00 and includes six wines and complimentary Clearview Vineyard wine glass.  Come and enjoy some good wine, music and a fun time at Clearview Vineyard.
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.clearviewvineyard.com
Location: 35 Clearview Lane, Warwick, NY. Located just off Route 94/17A halfway between Warwick and Florida next to Garden State Koi.
Contact: cvvineyard@optonline.net or www.clearviewvineyard.com
EMail: graessle@optonline.net
Date/Time Details: April 5, 2014 from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Fees/Admission: Wine tasting is $5.00 and includes six wines and a complimentary 11 oz wine glass.
Apr 5    Annual Tavern Night
The Warwick Historical Society is once again hosting an evening of Hops & Hospitality.  Traditional handcrafted foods and beverages will spice up an evening of fun and fellowship.  The Mistucky Creek Company will be on hand to offer a taste of their finest, Theo Michelfeld's solo performance will provide the rhythm of instrumental jazz standards, Professor Jim Morley of Ramapo College will give a brief history of brewing and local restaurateurs and members of the Society will provide food reminiscent of a time gone by.

 
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.warwickhistoricalsociety.org
Location: A.W. Buckbee Center at 2 Colonial Avenue
Contact: Lisa at 845-986-3236 X 101
EMail: whs@warwick.net
Date/Time Details: April 5, 2014 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $30.00 the Society is giving first responders in the town of Warwick (EMT, Firefighters & Police Officer) 50% discount with ID.
Apr 5 - Apr 6    Live music with Side Effects
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://penningsfarmmarket.com
Location: Pennings Farm 161 State RT. 94 Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: 845-986-1059
EMail: penningsfarm@gmail.com
Apr 8    5 Hour Pre-Licensing Class
This class is required before taking NYS DMV driving test.
An MV-278 certificate will be issued.
Attendees must have NYSDMV permit.
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Auto Driving School
562 Route 17M, Monroe, NY,10950
Contact: Call: 845-783-4822 or 845-988-2277
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $40.00
Apr 8    Power Networking Dinner
The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a "Power Networking Dinner" at the Barnsider Tavern in Sugar Loaf.
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Date/Time Details: This event is part of a monthly series of structured networking activities open to all businesses in the area inclusive of breakfasts, lunches and after hour mixers.  Join Chamber members for this Networking event. Admission prices TBA.
 
Fees/Admission: TBA
Apr 9    Beer Tasting Dinner
Join us for a fun night of beer tasting paired to a four course dinner. We will feature local, seasonal foods. 
Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.ironforgeinn.com/index.html
Location: Iron Forge Inn
38 Iron Forge Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: 845-986-3411
EMail: ironforgeinn@gmail.com
Fees/Admission: $49 per person
Apr 12    Pond Opening Seminars
Join us for some helpful tips and pointers from our guys in the field. On April 5th we have our Maintenance Manager, Tommy Sandstrom, giving Pond Opening Classes at 10 am.  Learn how to open your pond, what needs to be done to properly bring balance back to your pond, and how to gently awaken your fish for the season ahead.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.gardenstatekoi.com/maintenance-services/spring-startups/
Location: 657 Rt 94, Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: Tommy S.
EMail: sales@gardenstatekoi.com
Date/Time Details: April 12th, 10am - 11am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 12    Refresh-Remodel-Redesign Presentation & Home Show
The Builders Association of The Hudson Valley will be having a Mini Home Show & Presentation, Refresh-Remodel-Redesign, this Saturday, April 12, 10 am-noon.
 
Claudia Jacobs will be hosting the presentation featuring vendors to help with your spring home improvement projects. Presentation starts at 10am with time for questions and answers to follow. Vendors will be available at their tables till noon.
 
The following vendors will be participating:
 
Claudia Jacobs, Claudia Jacobs Designs, LLC
www.claudiajacobsdesigns.com
 
Debbie Grazioso, P&D Remodeling
www.pd-remodeling.com
 
Alyson Magurno, Security Plumbing & Heating Supply
http://www.secsupply.com
 
Michael Berta, Architecture & Planning
www.bertaarchitects.com
 
Paddy Pizappi, RJ Smith Realty Real Estate Solutions
 
The Builders Association of the Hudson Valley is located at 1161 Little Britain Road, New Windsor. There is a $10 admission. All proceeds go to the BAHV Builders Blitz for Habitat for Humanity, 2 homes in 5 days will be built this June. Call 567-6600 to register.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://claudiajacobsdesigns.com
Location: Builders Association of the Hudson Valley, 1161 Little Britain Road, New Windsor, NY
Contact: BAHV 567-6600
EMail: claudiajacobsdesigns@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10am - noon
Fees/Admission: $10 admission with all proceeds going to The Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz, 2 home in 5 days in June.
Apr 12 - Apr 13    Shawangunk Wine Trail Event - Posta Primo Vino
The Shawangunk Wine Trail is holding their yearly Posta Primo Vino wine tasting event this weekend.  For further information and tickets goto www.GunksWine.com.  All four wineries in Warwick will be participating, Applewood Winery, Clearview Vineyard, Demarest Hill Winery, and Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.clearviewvineyard.com
Location: All fourteen wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
Contact: www.GunksWine.com
EMail: graessle@optonline.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12, 2014 and Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Fees/Admission: Go to www.GunksWine.com for ticket prices for the event.
Apr 12    Book Signing
Goshen resident Joan Keefer-Bowden, a Monroe art teacher, will appear at Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe for a reading and signing of her 5 peotry books for children.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.yeoldewarwickbookshoppe.com
Location: Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe
31 Main Street
Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: (845) 544-7183 (845) 544-7183
EMail: warwickbookshoppe@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12, 2014
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 12 - Apr 13    Live music with The Pacifists of Fury
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://penningsfarmmarket.com
Location: Pennings Farm Market 161 State Rt. 94 Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: 845-986-1059
EMail: penningsfarm@gmail.com
Apr 15    5 Hour Pre-Licensing Class
This class is required before taking NYS DMV driving test.
An MV-278 certificate will be issued.
Attendees must have NYSDMV permit.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Auto Driving School
562 Route 17M, Monroe, NY,10950
Contact: Call: 845-783-4822 or 845-988-2277
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $40.00
Apr 22    5 Hour Pre-Licensing Class
This class is required before taking NYS DMV driving test.
An MV-278 certificate will be issued.
Attendees must have NYSDMV permit.
Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Auto Driving School
562 Route 17M, Monroe, NY,10950
Contact: Call: 845-783-4822 or 845-988-2277
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $40.00
Apr 23    Spring Mixer at Smokey's in Vernon
Now that spring has sprung, it's time to cruise on over to Smokey's Brick Oven Tavern to accelerate your networking power at The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling Social.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Smokey's Brick Oven Tavern
2 Vernon Crossing Road in Vernon, NJ
EMail: info@warwickcc.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 23rd 6-8pm
Fees/Admission: General Admission is $20.  Current Chamber members pay only $10.
Register Here.
 
Apr 26    FREE Build a Pond and Build a Fountainscape classes

Be sure to join us for a day of learning on April 26, 2014, as we teach you how to build and install your own pond or fountainscape!  Let our experienced installers walk you thru all the steps involved to easily and successfully install a pond and fountain on your own.  We get started around 8:30 and usually finish around 4:00, there will be coffee and donuts provided for breakfast as well.  Dress to get dirty because this experience is as hands on as you want it to be!

Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.gardenstatekoi.com/event/build-a-pond-day-at-garden-state-koi/
Location: 657 Rt 94, Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: sales@gardenstatekoi.com
EMail: sales@gardenstatekoi.com
Date/Time Details: April 26, 2014, from 8:30 till about 4pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 26    Staging Tips Workshop
If you plan on selling or if your home is on the market & not selling, this is the class for you.
Moving is emotional for both the seller & the buyer. A staged home attracts more potential buyers & sells faster than other homes on the market. See before & after photos & learn the process of staging. The cost of staging is less than the first price reduction. Bring in photos of your own home to discuss.

Mount St. Mary College
Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment
6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY 12550, 845-565-2076
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://claudiajacobsdesigns.com
Location: Mount Saint Mary College Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh
Contact: 845-565-2076
EMail: claudiajacobsdesigns@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9am - noon
Fees/Admission: $40
Apr 26    Defensive Driving Class
Save money - Reduce points
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Warwick Town Hall
132 Kings Hwy
Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: Call Plaza Driving School at: 845-988-CARS or 845-783-4822
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th, 2014
Begins: 9:00AM
Fees/Admission: $42.00
Apr 26    Excelsior Hose Co#1 Spring Fling Penny Social
Penny Social also having additional raffles of more than 75 Gifts and Special Baskets Kitchen will be open
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Excelsior Fire House 25 Church St. off Forester Ave
Contact: John Buckley
EMail: 1stman@optimum.net
Date/Time Details: April 26 2014 Doors open at 5:30 pm and calling will start at 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Admission $1.00 includes one sheet of tickets
Apr 26    SPRING FLING "Penny Social"
Come to the Excelsior Hose Co. #1 first Annual Spring Fling "Penny Social" and Basket Raffle Fund Raiser. Doors Open at 5:30 pm - Calling starts at 7 pm. Admission is $1.00 (includes one sheet of tickets). There will be lots of things to choose from including many Super Special Baskets. We will also have refreshments available for purchase. If you would like to donate to the fund raiser in some way please feel free to call us at 845-986-4688. Leave a message and someone will be calling you back as soon as possible. Thank You and we look forward to seeing everyone there
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Excelsior Hose Co. #1 - Warwick Fire Department 25 Church St. Ext. Warwick NY 10990 Station 1 off Forester Ave. Warwick, NY 845-986-4688
Contact: Excelsior Hose Co. #1 Warwick Fire Department 845-986-4688
Date/Time Details: Saturday - April 26, 2014 Doors Open at 5:30 pm Calling Starts at 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $1.00 - includes one sheet of tickets more tickets available for purchase
Apr 27    Defensive Driving Class
Save money - Reduce points
Date: April 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Driving School
562 Route 17M
Monroe, NY 10950
Contact: Call Plaza Driving School at: 845-988-CARS or 845-783-4822
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 27th,2014
Begins: 10AM
Fees/Admission: $42.00
Apr 29    5 Hour Pre-Licensing Class
This class is required before taking NYS DMV driving test.
An MV-278 certificate will be issued.
Attendees must have NYSDMV permit.
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.plazadrivingschool.com
Location: Plaza Auto Driving School
562 Route 17M, Monroe, NY,10950
Contact: Call: 845-783-4822 or 845-988-2277
EMail: info@plazadrivingschool.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $40.00