Ulster County 4-H Youth Development, through the Cornell Cooperative Extension, will offer a 6-week series of classes about the science and careers of wind energy, for youth 6th to 8th graders. The series will feature great hands-on learning and visits by professionals in the wind industry, and will culminate with a field trip to a […]
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Ulster Habitat Seeking Voluntee...
October 19, 2009 Dear Habitat Volunteers, It has probably been awhile since you have heard from us. We are happy to announce that the 45,000 square foot building on Rte. 28 outside of Kingston that was donated to us by Ed Wiedy is ready to begin its rehabilitation into Habitat’s headquarter and Re-store center. If […]
“Good Eating on a Budget” Groups Forming Now for 20...
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster CountyÂ’s Nutrition Education Program is currently forming two new nutrition groups specifically targeted to limited income individuals including families and senior citizens, living in Ulster County. This workshop series entitled, “Good Eating on a Budget” will begin in January 2010. One series of 6 lessons will be hosted by The […]
People’s Place Holiday Toy Progr...
People’s Place runs a holiday toy program in mid December where we allow low income Kingston area parents, to shop for free toys for their children, in our thrift store. In this way, the holiday gifts come from the parents, hopefully empowering the parents. We will be looking for help to set up the toys […]
Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Newbur...
Three other sites also available. 152 Washington, Newburgh 11/21, 11/25, 12/2, 12/5, 2009 8am-1pm 1/9, 1/13, 1/16, 1/20, 2010 8am-1pm Across 50 states, more than 7000 female volunteers are pounding nails and raising walls at over 200 Habitat home construction sites. Women Build is a national initiative of Habitat for Humanity International, and is sponsored […]
Volunteer with the New Paltz Youth Progra...
Volunteering is not only a fulfilling way to spend your spare time, but it can also help build a resume or fufill community service hours for school or court. The NPYP participates in most town events including the Taste of New Paltz, Unity In Diversity Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, Clean Sweep, Beltane Festival, Regatta, […]
