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December 2021
Winter Walk
Hudson Highland Nature Museum Winter Walk Saturday, December 11 Session 1: 10am Session 2: 1pm Outdoor Discovery Center Pre-registration is required How does wildlife survive the winters in NY? Join Educator Adam to learn about how animals prepare for and adapt to the cold snowy climate. Search for clues that tell the tale of who lives in the forest and what they do during the winter. Learn how to recognize some simple evidence that reveals who lives in your neck of the…
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Wallkill Historical Association lecture
“The History of the Goshen Turnpike and Other Roadways in Orange County” This lecture will begin with Dr. Fred Isseks outlining how early travel routes evolved in the area and how they are interconnected to towns, waterways, and other important landmarks, sites, and important resources. Andy Mills will then present a variety of interesting and important historical events and people from the early history of the Goshen Turnpike. These will include Revolutionary War hero Lieutenant Colonel James McClaughry , founding…
Find out more »Candlelight Vigil for Missing People
December 11, 2021 6pm to 8pm Location: 343 E Broadway Suite 4 Monticello NY 12701 Organization: Hope Alive 845 Inc Event Information: A candlelight vigil for the missing people in our areas, we have two other organizations joining us from NYC, and the families will speak out on behalf of their missing loved ones.
Find out more »Tell It Like It Is
December 12, 2021, 2:00pm Location: 408 Main St. Rosendale NY Organization: The Rosendale Theatre Phone Number: 201-888-2601 Event Information: Master storytellers Verna Gillis, writer/performer/author/comedian and David Gonzalez, poet/musician/actor/writer take the stage to TELL IT LIKE IT IS. This unique one-show-only event promises to be powerful, hilarious, and interactive! Following the performance, Gillis and Gonzalez will share insights into their creative process and offer lessons on how to tell your own story with vitality. Mature content. Live and streaming.
Find out more »Toys for Tots Toy Drive and more!
Toys for Tots Sunday 12 Dec., 2pm-5pm Toy Drive, Transportation History Center Launch, and Holiday Extravaganza! Historic Port Jervis Turntable, 86 Pike Street Join for the arrival of Toys for Tots train cars, collection of donations, and launch of the new Transportation History Center! Free entertainment, plus meet Santa Claus! Come and volunteer, donate toys, or just enjoy the festivities! Outdoor Club of Port Jervis PO Box 803 Port Jervis, NY 12771 (845)287-0476 info@ocopj.org
Find out more »Shoe drive – last day
St Paul Lutheran Church Event Information: St. Paul Lutheran Church, on Still Road in Monroe, is sponsoring a gently used shoe drive. Shoes can be donated at any time. If the church is not open, please leave your donation in a closed bag under the main entrance portico. Monies from this fundraising event will be used to help support the church's missions, as well as providing opportunities for entrepreneurs in developing countries such as Haiti and Cambodia. Phone Number: 845-782-7207
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Friendly Visitor training
Jewish Family Service of Orange County, NY December 16, 10:00 am-11:45 amJoin JFS to hear about volunteering opportunities throughout Orange County. During this 90 minute virtual training we prepare our Friendly Visitor volunteers to help older neighbors with essential local transportation or grocery shopping or provide home visits and wellness calls. Background checks are provided and we offer volunteer opportunities for all ages. Volunteering is flexible and can be done in as little as a few minutes to a few hours…
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