October 2nd - Friends of Taconic State Park at the Harvest Festival at the Roe-Jan Park in Copake (north on Route 22 from Copake Falls). From 1pm to 3pm

October 3rd - Blessing of the Bikes at Church of St. John in the Wilderness; Community Brunch and Bike & Hike on the Rail Trail.  www.StJohnW.org for more information.  Begins at 11:00 a.m.

October 23rd - Tour and Reception with New York State Deputy Commissioner for HIstoric Preservation, Wint Aldrich at the  Copake Iron Works Museum (adjacent to 33 Valley View Road). 1pm - Please RSVP to info@friendsoftsp.org or call us at (518) 966 -2233.  www.FriendsofTSP.org. 

November 2nd - Hike to Sunset Rock sponsored by Friends of Taconic State Park.  Meet at the entrance to the park in Copake Falls at noon.  Bring a bag lunch if you wish to picnic at the summit.