Just when we thought we’d wrapped up our seasonal gleaning project for 2009 (thank you again to everyone who helped out!!), we got a call from a wonderful local grower who still has apples on her trees she’s willing to donate! Gleaning Volunteer gleaners needed to pick apples Friday morning, December 4th, 9am-noon. The wonderful […]
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Holiday Help + Toy Drives – Ulster County 20...
People’s Place Holiday Toy Program 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 […]
Ulster County 4-H Offers Wind Energy Courses beginning January ...
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 […]
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 […]
Thank you to Mohonk Consultations, the Mountain House, and Hunger Forum Participant...
Thank you so much to Mohonk Consultations and to all those involved with local Community Gardens and Farms, Gleaners, Processors, Storage Facilities, Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens who participated in the Hunger Forum at Mohonk Friday, November 20th, 2009. Special thanks to Barbara Valocore for coordinating and Mohonk Mountain House for hosting us! A few […]
