From June 21 to July 5th, School Districts, Businesses, Civic Organizations, and Local Supermarkets are asked to run food drives to benefit all Ulster County Food Pantries and Feeding Programs. Map of Current Collection Sites Suggested Donation List “In the last 18 months, the demand at local food pantries has increased by 25%,†says Michael […]
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Calling all Vegetable Gardener...
Plant A Row for the Hungry Campaign Strives to Stem Hunger in Ulster County What’s more rewarding than growing your own vegetables? How about sharing your extra produce to help feed the hungry right here in Ulster County! With your help we can do it! The vegetable growing season is in full swing, and Cornell […]
Ulster County Dispute Resolution Center Basic Mediation Traini...
The Ulster County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking new volunteers for its Court and Community mediation programs. The first step in becoming a community mediator is to attend our 32 hour training program: Principles of Basic Mediation The next training will be held: Monday-Friday, July 12th-16th 8:30am-5pm Community Resource Center 280 Broadway Newburgh, NY 12550 […]
Nearly 4 Tons of Litter Netted in Kingston Clean Swe...
KINGSTON – Nearly four tons of litter were cleaned from the streets by more than 300 volunteers as part of the Kingston Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 24. Volunteers from over 20 local service organizations and the community-at-large picked up litter from 9 a.m. to noon from the Thruway Circle to the Strand in Rondout […]
Timefest Comes to Senate House State Historic Site June 5 and 6 for Free Family F...
Kingston, N.Y. – On Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Senate House State Historic Site joins in Timefest, the city-wide celebration of Kingston’s history, offering free music, historical interpretation, tours, activities for kids and more. The Senate House events are free, open to the public, and occur rain or […]
Rondout Valley Growers Association seeks voluntee...
1) RVGA’s 8th Annual Barn Dance on 6/19 needs people to supervise children’s games, help set up and also some people to direct parking & etc. Could be students. Could accommodate a group of up to 10 people ages 15 and up. 2) the 3rd Annual Farm Tour on 7/24 needs site staffers to help […]