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WE WON!!!
Thanks to all of you who helped Roscoe
receive the World Fishing Network title of ‘THE ULTIMATE FISHING
TOWN USA”. While we always knew how special Roscoe is, we were happy
to see how many other folks, far and wide, shared our pride and love
for this place. Thank you for voting, for getting the word out to
your families, friends, colleagues, and everyone you knew to VOTE
for Roscoe. Every vote counted in this very tight race!!
This award and title will surely bring our tiny community the big
time recognition that it deserves, on an ongoing basis. We have
received several requests for production of filmclips and news
articles about the area, which we of course welcome. The $25,000
award from WFN has been used to build a footbridge in Riverside
Park, expanding the size of the park and providing additional access
to Junction Pool. We are currently developing a guided learning
program, DREAMCAST, to teach visitors and residents alike how to
fish --- starting with the basics. Again, thanks for helping to make
this all possible with your votes!!!!
Again, thanks!!!
Community Events
Roscoe’s
community spirit is thriving and the town continues to grow more and
more beautiful each year. We are active participants in the Sullivan
Renaissance Program, and are pleased to report that we have received
numerous recognitions for our revitalizations efforts. We have also
been consistently acknowledged for our showing of flowers in the
various gardens and parks that are spread throughout the hamlet. Two
lovely murals have been added to the sides of key buildings,
depicting outdoors scenes from our local watercolor artist, Jack
Yelle. Large wooden carved trout sculptures have been added to two
strategic locations – the town’s Western gateway and a pocket park
on Stewart Avenue. A new log sided Information Booth holds a place
of honor on Stewart Avenue. And finally, our “Down to the River”
project in 2009 resulted in the creation of Riverside Park, a true
showpiece of nature along the famous Willowemoc Creek.
The Golden Feather awards received in 2008 and 2010 were used
to redesign our sidewalks and streetscape ---- those projects are
nearing completion --- and to build a Veterans Memorial at the
Firehouse. The Main Street Grant provided selected property owners
with funds to improve their buildings. And the survey of Historic
Properties is currently in progress. We continue to move forward on
other opportunities to improve our community every day.
A WONDERFUL
PLACE JUST CONTINUES TO GET BETTER
2012 CALENDAR
OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Come See us
Friday, January 27th
- Sunday, January 29th
Somerset
Fly Fishing Show
Somerset, NJ
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Friday, February 17th
- Monday, February 20th
Northeast RV
and Camping Show
Rockland, NY
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Thursday, March 1st - Sunday, March 4th
World
Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Rockland, NY
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Friday, March 2nd - Sunday March 4th
NY Times Travel
Show
New York City, NY
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PREVIOUS 2011 COMMUNITY EVENTS
CHECK BACK FOR THE 2012
DATES ON THESE
AND OTHER EXCITING
ACTIVITIES!!!
 March
The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild will host a workshop to
make flies for use by the Project Healing Waters, a program which
introduces wounded veterans to fly fishing to assist with their
rehabilitation. The workshop will be held at the Rockland House,
beginning at 2 pm. If you cannot join this special event, flies can be
tied at home and mailed to: The Guild, P.O. Box 663, Roscoe, NY 12776.
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March
The Anglers Reunion Dinner to be held at the
Rockland House, starting at 6 pm. For information and reservations, call
607 498-4240
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April
The Opening Day of Trout Season
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April
Trout Season Opening Ceremony starting at 7 am at Junction Pool
Academy Award Nominee Mark Ruffalo is our guest angler!!!
The Official First Cast to begin at 7:30 am - followed by a meet and greet
opportunity, and a surprise celebration acknowledging the importance of
2011 as the 83rd consecutive year of Dettes Fly Shop - the oldest
continually run family fly shop in the US!!!
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 The
Rivers and Road Art Show, presented by Roscoe UpstArts, will open on
Saturday, April 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The show will be open to
the public on weekends from 11:00 am through 5:00 pm through May 1st
(except on Easter, 4/24). The venue is a large bright space at the
corner of Stewart Avenue and Old Rte 17th, which formerly housed an
automobile showroom. Local and NYC based artists will be exhibiting
work inspired by rivers and all that they evoke. Many works
celebrate and explore the road trip, the contrast between rural and
urban landscapes and attitudes, and the special relationship
between NYC and the Catskills. For more info, email Susan at
boxingpiggens@aol.com or call 607 498-4496.
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April
Trout
Town USA's Famous Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner will be held at the
Rockland House. Cocktails will be available for purchase beginning
at 6 pm, followed by a delicious six course dinner featuring
fantastic Prime Rib. There will be auction items to bid on from our
various businesses, as well as great conversation with old and new
friends, and stories to be traded of great fishing!!! The cost of
the dinner is $45...if you are interested, please email us at info@roscoeny.com,
or call Miriam at 607 498-4139. It promises to be a great
evening!!!!
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April
Kiwanis Breakfast at the Rockland Fire House from
7 am to noon.
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 April
The Fly Tyers Annual Renezvous will be held at the Rockland House
from 10 am to 3 pm, with over 50 tyers attending. This free event
is sponsored by the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild. Lunch will be
available.
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April
United Church of Roscoe Annual Port Roast Dinner
5-7 pm. $9 for adults, $5 students, age 5 and under free!
Take out dinners are available. For into, call 498-5153
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May
Opening Day of Spring Turkey Hunting Season
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 May
Mother’s Day is the Opening Day of Roscoe’s Farmers
Market. The Farmer’s Market will be held every Sunday from Mother’s Day
through late October from 10 am to 2 pm in the center of town. A great
variety of produce and other food offerings, plants, and special
products will be available. Entertainment, medical screenings, and
artwork presentations will be available at the market at varying times
throughout the season.
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May
CCFCM Annual Meeting and Fund Raising
Dinner. Reacquaint yourself with the people, places and rivers you have
missed over the winter months. Ted Patlen will tie in the museum from 10
till 4. Dinner and auction will follow at 5:30 at Kings Catering. Check
back for further details.
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May
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, starting at 10 am
on Stewart Avenue.
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Immediately following the parade and the memorial ceremony (11:00am),
the Delaware Valley Raptors will present several of their rescued birds
of prey, including eagles, owls, and hawks at Niforatos Lot. This
informative and amusing one hour presentation will be of interest to all
ages --- bring a lawn chair!!
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July
Independence Day Parade, starting at 11am.
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July
Roscoe celebrates Christmas in July, from 10 am to 4 pm in the
center of town. Come join our seasonal celebration, shop from our
vendors, enjoy our entertainment, and have a great time!!
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August
Please join us for
Roscoe's first International Children's Festival, with activities to
celebrate our differences and our similarities. There will be live
entertainment all day long --- singing, dancing, an International
fashion show, raffle tickets, great prizes, vendors, a dunking
booth, and a guest appearance by Smokey the Bear. The festival runs
from 10 am to 4 pm at Niforatis Field. Join us for a special day!!!
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August
 The
Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum will be holding it's Annual
Summerfest Angler's Market, and Jubilee Festival -- starting at 8:30
on Saturday. Throughout the weekend, fly fishing treasures and
collectibles will be available from over 100 sellers. A bamboo rod
casting demonstration and clinic will be held on Saturday afternoon.
Sunday morning at 11:30 a fishing derby will be held for kids 17 and
under, with prizes awarded. Throughout the weekend the Jubilee
Festival will be open with excellent food, great music, fine local
crafts, and local civic organizations presentations.
It
promises to be a great weekend!!
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September
Roscoe’s Annual Harvest Festival to be held
in the center of town from 10-4 pm. Come shop from our various vendors
and enjoy the wonderful entertainment.
"Also, we will be naming the winner of the "Name the Roscoe Fish
Mascot" at this event".
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November
The 2nd
annual Roscoe Mystery Dinner Theater will be held on Saturday,
November 5th, with the presentation of "An Irish-Italian Wedding
equals Murder". The cast is gearing up for what promises to be an
exciting and fun evening at the Rockland House, starting at 6 pm
with a cash bar, appetizers, sit down dinner with your choice of 4
entrees, a great show and dancing, with live music. The cost of this
very complete evening is $30. Last year we sold out quickly, so
please contact Lilly at 845 439-3990 for information on tickets.
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2011
NYS HUNTING SEASON
Bow Season -
Opens Saturday, October 15th to November 18th
Regular Season -
Opens Saturday, November 19th to December 11th
More details .... www.dec.ny.gov
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December
CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS
AT RIVERSIDE PARK
Come join us at Riverside Park for a celebration of the
beautiful holiday season!!! Follow the luminaries to a
tree-lighting ceremony, for caroling and singing of
seasonal songs, and for hot drinks and cookies. And if
we are lucky enough to have some snow --- perhaps a
snowman or two. Feel free to bring a flashlight or safe
candle to help read the songs, and of course bring you
singing voice as well!!! See you then!!!!
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