Hancock, NY, 4/16— “Come Hell or High Water” is an annual fly fishing festival and film tour to be
hosted at West Branch Angler. The idea is to bring new people into the sport, celebrate the Catskills, the
beginning of spring and a new fly fishing season. We have been working closely with the major fly fishing
manufacturers and local business’s to bring something for everyone. The expo is free to the public and an
event you won’t want to miss.

Highlighted events:
Learn to Fly Fish for Free Orvis 101 and 201 Classes: This is an amazing program puty on by the Orvis
company learn to fly fish with a professional instructor completely free. If you have done the 101 class you
can also check out the 201 class which gives you more advanced tools and fishing techniques.

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Sorelle Gallery is pleased to present
“Connections”
Art Show & Benefit Sat., May 7th, 2pm – 8pm
We will be showcasing 7 Sorelle artists, with up to 50 pieces of work each. Samples of the artwork can be seen at the gallery beginning March 28th. The reception on Sat. May 7th will take place at 6 Executive Park Dr., Entrance B, rather than the gallery due to the size of this show. This is the 2nd of 3 major shows and 5% of the proceeds will benefit Park Playhouse. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served and this is open to the public and free. Select restaurants and stores will offer specials in conjunction with the show. Please see website for directions and details.
ARTISTS:
Cathy Diefendorf, Lauri Fielding,Theodora Guererra, Greg Klein, Robert Longley, Nadia Rymanowski, Lara Sorenson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SILENT ART AUCTION AT ALBANY COMIC CON TO BENEFIT JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF

Albany, New York, April 7, 2011 — A silent art auction will be held during the Albany Comic Con Sunday April 17th, 2011 at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Colonie, New York. The auction will benefit Japanese disaster relief, as comic book professionals and dealers will donate items to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The proceeds will be donated through Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to Caritas Japan, from St. Ambrose Church to help the people of Japan affected by recent disasters there. 100% of all proceeds from the auction will reach the people of Japan. Convention organizer John Belskis says “I hope convention goers will bid generously to help support the relief effort. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan, in hopes they can [...]