Locally Grown Hudson Valley

With store shelves empty and schools closed for weeks, Hudson Valley families are faced with a new reality brought about by COVID 19. With the introduction of the virus, new anxieties arise as parents take on the responsibility of guiding and protecting their families throughout the coming few weeks. While adults worry about staying healthy, telecommuting and social distancing, toddlers have a whole separate but real set of worries. Whether it be a trip to the dentist, the hair salon, or just turning out the light for bedtime, their sense of discomfort can be overwhelming for an exasperated parent. Angela and Nicole discuss the tactics that have proven successful in the combat of both their own struggles with the current health crisis, as well as their child's fear of visiting the doctor's office for shots. Kristan McDade from The Underground Hair Salon (in The Land of Oz of Rhinebeck, NY) joins the show to discuss her approach for alleviating the fears in her younger patrons and creating an enjoyable experience for parent and child alike.

The town library is an important staple of every community, and Stanford is no exception. Come join Nicole as she  visits the Stanford Free Library for Tuesday morning story time. Afterwards, Nicole sits down with Director of Children’s Programming, Danielle Sundberg, to hear about all the library has to offer- from teen sewing to mahjong.

Our musical guests this week are two local, and very talented young women- Juliana and Meredith Sundberg. The sisters play their violins and discuss growing up in a the small town, being homeschooled, and a very exciting opportunity on the horizon.  They finish the episode with their own ukelele rendition of "Havana" by Camilla Cabello.

To learn more about the Stanford Free Library:

http://stanfordlibrary.org/

https://www.facebook.com/StanfordFreeLibrary/

A segment on Stanford wouldn’t be complete without focusing on a key aspect of the community- agriculture. The episode kicks off with a visit to Sister’s Hill farm for a Saturday morning share crop pick up. Angela and Nicole welcome Mark Burdick of Big Rock Community Farms Market to the show, where he shares the story of the town staple’s creation. From its “rocky” beginnings to a revelation of some very exciting news, this episode focuses on connecting the community with the farmers who put the good stuff on the table.

For more information, check out:

Sister's Hill Farm

https://www.sistershillfarm.org/

https://www.facebook.com/sistershillfarm/

IG: sistershillfarm

Big Rock Community Farms Market

https://www.bigrockmarketny.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BigRockMarketNY/

IG: bigrockmarketny

Music: Interlude- written and produced by Tosso Bernstein, percussion by Eddie Valentin and Moses Patrou

Ang and Nicole visit the Trevor Zoo with three under three...under three hours of sleep. A real and relatable recounting of a trip to the local zoo that faces some burning questions: Are red pandas really bears? Will our toddlers ever stop fighting? Can that emu get ANY closer?

The pair shares the tips and tricks to keep you covered for your own adventure.

For more information, check out: https://www.millbrook.org/trevor-zoo-home

Join Ang and Nicole they explore the village of Red Hook with their children, ages 8 months to 8 years. This episode focuses specifically on classes for your little ones, with offerings from birth all the way through the adult years. Nicole learns about meditative art with Kimberly Popolizio (founder and owner of i2Evolve art studio), and Ang practices conscious discipline through music and movement with Beth Anspach (Director, Pathways to Learning Presents Kindermusik program). Find out why specialty is key with Bjanette Anderson (owner of Bubby’s Takeway Kitchen), and listen to bluegrass with The Moonlighters band. There’s something for everyone in  Red Hook, and Locally Grown Hudson Valley is here to help you find your next village adventure.

For more information on i2Evolve:

Website: https://www.i2evolve.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meditation-The-Arts-at-i2Evolve-1327707590728376/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i2evolve/

For more information on Pathways to Learning Presents Kindermusik:

Website: http://www.pathways-to-learning.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathways2learning/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways2learninginc/

For more information on Bubby's Takeaway Kitchen:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubbystakeaway/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubbys_takeaway_kitchen/

For more information on The Moonlighters:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoonlighterstivoli/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_moonlighters_band/

And as always you can find Locally Grown Hudson Valley at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/locallygrownhudsonvalley/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locallygrownhudsonvalley/

Meet the hosts and find out why you'll fall in love with Locally Grown Hudson Valley.