CONGRATULATIONS: Sarah Gordon; Huyck Preserve; Bees Knees Cafe

• Heldeberg Market - CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah Gordon on the opening of her new on-line business. Read this great article in the Albany Times Union: Farmers get an online lifeline - 

A new website aims to connect busy consumers and local farmers in Albany County. By JENNIFER GISH, Staff writer

Photo at left: Sarah Avery Gordon started a website in Albany that connects the people in the city who want produce, eggs and meats with farmers in the Hilltowns who have products. ( Michael P. Farrell / Times Union )

• Reopening of The Bees Knees Cafe - Heather Ridge Farm - (Preston Hollow, New York)

Outdoor cafe with a great view of the Catskill Mountains. Open every Saturday through October 9. Tasty lunch items feature our own products as well other other local, seasonal foods. A changing menu with local cheese and our own charcuterie platters, sandwiches, paninis, soups, desserts. 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Heather Ridge Farm, 989 Broome Center Road, Preston Hollow, NY 12469; Phone: 518-239-6234.

From Local Harvest newsletter

• Huyck Preserve - Congratulations to the Preserve on the completion of the Falls overlook. Dedication of Rensselaerville Falls Overlook Platform -- Saturday, June 19th, 4:00pm. Meet at the Visitor Center. All are welcome, please wear appropriate shoes to walk to the top of the falls. Reception to follow.