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It is February. We still running our pool program at riverside park. Check the
website at http://downtownboathouse.org/programs.html for more details.
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Here are a couple of things that might be of interest this month:
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This is an event that a group called Earth celebrations is Planning for early
may. If you are interested, check out their website

SEEKING SKILLED KAYAKERS TO PERFORM IN WATER DANCE OF BOATS

FOR EARTH CELEBRATIONS: HUDSON RIVER PAGEANT to raise awareness for the
restoration of the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City.
Downtown Section of the Hudson River Park-Saturday May 9th

CLOSING RIVER CLEANSING CEREMONY & WATER DANCE:
The Water Dance of Boats highlights the ceremony with kayaks, canoes and
rowboats, from the Village Community, Downtown Boathouse,and NY Kayak Company,
festooned with giant elemental river masks and floating marine life sculptures,
by dancer/choreographer/ costume artist, Alice Farley. They participate in a
visually spectacular choreographed movement on the river, accompanied by a Fish
Sound Symphony, composed by the French Musician/Singer, Gregori Czerkinsky,
incorporating fish sounds recorded off Lower Manhattan by Marine Field Station,
The River Project. In conclusion, David Hykes and The Harmonic Choir, will
perform a river chant, as the river maidens now cleansed are escorted back out
to the river.

OUR PLAN:
NEED: 5 Kayak polo/or white Water kayaks with very skilled kayakers who can
perform the various elaborate choreography, moves, and tricks such as rolls,
dips [meaning bracing and sculling], and the "baustle"-going on point with the
kayak.
3-5 of Rob's Village Community Boathouse rowboats (perhaps fitted with platforms
for Alice Dancer/Marine Costumes) -and rowers
5-River Kayaks from Downtown Boathouse or other paddling organizations with 5
volunteers to do simple movement in decorated /costumed kayaks
We will have 2 Rehearsals in April prior to the pageant performance-will
schedule once key participants are confirmed.

TO PARTICIPATE CONTACT:
Felicia Young
Founder/Director, Earth Celebrations
Earth Celebrations
(212) 777-7969
mail@...
Http://www.earthcelebrations.com
SEE GARDEN PAGEANT SLIDE SHOW:
http://www.earthcelebrations.com/springslideshow.htm

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Please take the time to comment on the proposals for the development of pier 57
(around 17th street on the Hudson), either by attending the public hearing or by
viewing the proposals online and submitting written comments electronically.
Pier 57 is one of the largest contiguous spaces in Hudson River Park. While the
development of the space must generate some of the operating budget for the
Park, it should also serve the needs of the Park's users. Most of the proposals
comprise some kind of water access, but if we hope to ensure free public access
for non-motorized boats, we must let the Trust and the developers know!
In the past, these hearings have served not just to let the Park Trust know how
the public feels about the proposals, but also to shape the proposals themselves
as they continue to evolve after these hearings, based on public comments, as
the developers try to tailor their proposals to what they think will garner the
most support.
Even if you have little time to examine the proposals, now is the time to send
in a brief comment advising the trust that you want / hope for / demand free
public water access for non-motorized boats in the new development.
We are a sizable community with a loud voice when we choose to use it. Go
ahead--exercise your right to have a say in the process!
thanks.
nancy brous
Hudson River Watertrail Association
NYC Watertrail Association

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Pier 57 in Hudson River Park
February 12, 2009
Please take notice that the Hudson River Park Trust ("Trust"), in conjunction
with
the Hudson River Park Advisory Council and Manhattan Community Board 4, will
hold a Public Meeting and Hearing regarding the proposals for the
redevelopment of Pier 57.
DATE:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TIME:
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm: Informal Display of Proposals
6:15 pm to 6:30 pm: Introductions and Overview
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Presentations by Development Teams
7:30 pm: Start of Public Hearing
LOCATION: Hudson Guild Auditorium at Fulton Center
119 Ninth Avenue between 17th-18th Streets
Proposals for the redevelopment of Pier 57, which is generally located on the
Hudson River between 14th and 16th Streets, were received in response to a
Request for Proposals ("RFP") initiated by the Trust in June 2008. Responses
were received on October 17, 2008 and are posted on the Trust's website:
www.hudsonriverpark.org. A copy of the RFP, along with a description of the
Pier 57 selection process to date, is also available on the Trust's web site.
Written comments may be submitted to the Hudson River Park Trust through
April 14, 2009. Comments should be sent to Noreen Doyle, Hudson River Park
Trust, Pier 40, 353 West Street at West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014.
Comments may also be emailed to pier57comments@... through
April 14, 2009. The Pier 57 Public Hearing is being conducted in compliance with
the requirements of the Hudson River Park Act with respect to significant
actions.


Thank you
The DBTH Board of Directors