Organizing With The Seasons

Organizing on the Inside to Play Outside: Your fridge is a key area that can help playing outside be so much easier and more fun!

Have you been enjoying this nice spring weather we’ve been having?  I certainly have!  Last weekend I was outside most of the two days bike riding, walking and spending time with family and friends…so much fun!  However, I did notice I repeated something over the two days that wasn’t fun: I ate out for most of my meals.  (more…)

How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home

Hardwood. Laminate. Natural stone. Tile. Carpeting. Bamboo. The list goes on and on.

With the wide range of options available, choosing the right flooring for your home can become an overwhelming task.

The flooring experts at Floor Coverings International have offered these tips to help you determine what flooring works best for your budget, your family, and your lifestyle: (more…)

Beach Body

With beach season right around the corner many of you are looking for ways to drop a few lbs. With all these fad diets what really works? Well, eating healthy could never hurt. Here are a few simple tips to try when trying to become healthier for the summer.

-Stay away from high calories beverages! There are a lot of drinks that are packed with sugar which can add on unwanted weight.  Try Crystal light, ZERO vitamin water or Green tea for a drink with flavor and limited calories.

-DON’T SPLURGE! (more…)

First Time Home Remodeling FAQs

With the popularity of home improvement shows and the variety of DIY projects on Pinterest, many home owners are taking remodeling into their own hands. If you bought a fixer upper, or simply just want to put your own touches on your home, remodeling can become a HUGE undertaking.

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Monday Funnies We could have been here sooner

An elderly couple were killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. “Here is your oceanside condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area.”

“Heck, Gloria,” the old man hissed when Saint Peter walked off, “we could have been here ten years ago if you hadn’t heard about all that stupid oat bran, wheat germ, and low-fat diets!”

This joke is from Aha Jokes

Monday Morning Funny ~ Labor Pains

A married couple went to he hospital to have their baby delivered. Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mother’s labour pain to the father. (more…)

Happening Person in Ulster County

Ulster Happening is proud to honor a remarkable young man.  Please help us congratulate Mr. Bryant “Drew” Andrews

Drew has inspired hundreds of kids and adults in the Hudson Valley to “make moves” to fight obesity.  He is the originator of the ”Let’s Move Ulster” event held in June, 2011: An evening of free Zumba demos offered to the public, ending in a group dance of Beyonce’s “Move Your Body” promoting community, health and movement.

Currently coordinating on “Let’s Move! Ulster Series” : a series of free events that  provide active programming on a rotating basis throughout Ulster County.  Sponsored by the Ulster County Health Department in collaboration with the Center for Creative Education. Series starts April 29th, 2012 at MAC Park.

Preparing for “Let’s Move! Ulster 2″ to be held at Dietz Stadium on June
13th, 2012.

Drew has participated in multiple fundraiser’s in Ulster and Dutchess County as well as in NYC.

Some of these include:
911 Fundraiser- YMCA 2011, Guest instructor at Holiday Zumbathon-Christmas Eve 2011 in NYC, Heart Health Fundraiser – Wallkill, NY 2012, Heart Health Fundraiser, Kingston, NY 2011, Autism Awareness, Multiple Hurricane Relief, Multiple Cancer Awareness, Ulster County United Way, Women’s Health Expo, Community
organizations..and more..

Drew has also been asked repeatedly to be a guest instructor in multiple Zumba classes, Salsa Socials and Dance Events in New York and North Carolina.

He holds Zumba classes in multiple towns within Ulster and Dutchess County to promote positive youth development and healthy lifestyles for all ages.  His attitude and approach make Dance Fitness accessible and fun for all ages and is truly about collective wellness.

While doing all this Drew is also the Managing Artistic Director, Choreographer and one of the fabulous teachers at the Center for Creative Education where he works with youth and adults on dance, fitness, music production and, with a background in Human Services, has counciled many families within the organization on a more personal level. He is also Director of the award winning Energy Dance Company. Through CCE, Drew has developed strong ties to the area school districts, holding events at school assembly’s, running sessions in multiple after school programs and even helping to develop and implement an alternative education program for at risk youth.

He’s even international!!
Energy was the First Dance Company ever invited to the Youth Music Festival in Germany in 2010 and invited back for 2012.
At this festival, Drew teaches dance classes to students from all over the world as well as instructing multiple daily performances by the Energy Dance Company.

Drew has been one of the few invited artists to travel to Cuba on a teaching artist visa to teach dance and work with University students and the community.

Drew is a role model, motivator, mentor and inspiration to youth and adults and a gift to our local community.

Take a moment to comment and tell Drew, he is awesome.