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August 2023 Newsletter

19th Annual

Woodstock Volunteers Day

when: Saturday August 19th, 2023

where: In the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center

And on Andy Lee Recreation Field

56 Rock City Road, Woodstock

The Woodstock 19^th Annual Volunteers Day – A Day of Gratitude will take place this summer on August 19^th.

All current and retired volunteers will be treated to a delightful afternoon, and welcomed as the “Guests of Honor.” There will be music at The Andy Lee Field Recreation Park at 58 Rock City Road to celebrate and thank all those who volunteer. The public is invited, and welcome to be there for the celebration.

Music, Food, Fun for Kids and Fireworks

Like a Valentine, or any acknowledgement or remembrance, such as Veteran’s Day, Mother’s Day and many other days and ways we show our gratitude, Volunteers Day, is an opportunity, to honor and thank all those wonderful people in our communities who make our world a better place through their kindness, generosity and positive community spirit. It’s one day out of the year, in which we show our appreciation, and regard all volunteers as the guests of honor.

The event starts with great food from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM
Contact WAiV to reserve a table.
Fun for kids between 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Entertainment all afternoon long until dark.
The greatest fireworks show in the Hudson Valley presented by the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Dept. at 9:00 PM

For more information go to Volunteers Day website: www.volunteersday.org or

email: info@volunteersday.org with questions.

To offer to help with the festivities

Join the Ulster County Animal Response Team (UCART)

Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you had to leave your home during a disaster?

What about your animals?

Have you ever thought of being part of an Emergency Animal Shelter Team during a disaster?

Join us (Ulster County Animal Response Team) at one of these upcoming events and learn about what we do and how you can be involved:

UCART Team Meeting - Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, 6-8pm, via zoom - new/prospective volunteers are also welcome to attend!
Kingston Farmer's Market - Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, 9am-1pm, 285 Wall St, Kingston
Citizen Preparedness Presentation, Thursday, September 7th, 2023, 5-7pm, UCSPCA, 20 Wiedy Dr, Kingston
Esopus Preparedness Expo - Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, 11am-4pm, Ross Park, Port Ewen
UCART Team Meeting - Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, 6-8pm, Ulster County Public Safety Training Center, 259 Ulster Landing Rd, Kingston - new/prospective volunteers are also welcome to attend!

To register or for more information, email us:

UCART@UlsterCorps.org

We’d love to have you with us!

4th Annual Caribbean Carnival

Saturday, August 12th, 2023, 11am-7pm

Cantine Field, Saugerties

The Caribbean Carnival is a huge celebration with authentic Caribbean food, music and cultural events! Just as in the West Indies, carnival celebration signals the “Crop Over” time when the harvest is completed. This is our way of bringing the joy of the West Indies to all! Seasoned Gives hosts this event to support and engage the community that it calls home.

Many volunteers will be needed. If you can help out please contact Tamika at 845-616-1689 or info@SeasonedGives.org

More information:

https://www.facebook.com/hudsonvalleycaribbeancarnival?mibextid=LQQJ4

https://www.facebook.com/seasonedgives?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.seasonedgives.org/events?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

27th Annual Garden Party

when: Sunday, September 10th, 2023, 1-5pm

where: Borden Estate, 323 Borden Road, Wallkill

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, a 501c-3 organization that establishes funds, provides grants and supports the regional non-profit community is seeking volunteers to assist with their Annual Garden Party. This event celebrates Philanthropy by recognizing an individual or a couple from each of their three counties of operation; Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster. It will be held on Sunday Afternoon, September 10 from 1 – 5 pm at the Borden Estate, 323 Borden Road, Wallkill. We are looking for 4 people who can assist with parking and 4 people who can assist at reception. The site is large, open and flat. Casual attire with comfortable lawn friendly footwear.

If you are able to volunteer, please call/text 845-481-0331 or email volunteer@ulstercorps.org.

Family of Woodstock

Hotline Volunteer Training

If you are looking for a great volunteer opportunity, “Family” is looking for you!

Are you interested in helping your local community? Perhaps you are you that listening ear that friends and loved ones always seem to turn to. Family’s hotline training is just what you’re looking for!

A new series of trainings begins mid-September and will be conducted virtually, and in-person. Participants must have a camera, headphones and internet access. For more information, stop by our Woodstock office at 16 Rock City Road, or give us a call at (845) 679-2485.

We’ll be by the phones waiting to hear from you!

https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/family-of-woodstock-volunter-training/

3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

when: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11am-6pm

where: Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston

It’s here! The 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival! Join the block party style celebration on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11am-6pm at Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston. This FREE family event will highlight and celebrate the unique traditions of the Hispanic culture. There will be entertaining performances, delicious food, unique vendors, resources, kids corner including a bouncy house and so much more. Last year was amazing and we’re excited to have you, your friends and family on hand ti enjoy the food, music and dance of the traditional Hispanic Culture. CCE is asking for sponsorship support for this event. Your participation in whichever form you choose will make a difference in our community and in the lives of our children. We thank you in advance for your support of CCE’s 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival!

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¡Esta aquí! ¡El Tercera Festival Anual de la Herencia Hispana! Únase a la celebración estilo fiesta de barrio el sábado 23 de septiembre de 2023 de 11 am a 6 pm en el Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston. Este evento familiar GRATUITO destacará y celebrará las tradiciones únicas de la cultura hispana. Habrá actuaciones entretenidas, comida deliciosa, vendedores únicos, recursos, un rincón para niños que incluye una casa hinchable y mucho más. El año pasado fue increíble y estamos emocionados de tenerte a ti, a tus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de la comida, la música y el baile de la cultura hispana tradicional. CCE está solicitando apoyo de patrocinio para este evento. Su participación en cualquier forma que elija marcará una diferencia en nuestra comunidad y en la vida de nuestros niños. ¡Le agradecemos de antemano su apoyo al Tercera Festival Anual de la Herencia Hispana de CCE!

VOLUNTEERS / VOLUNTARIOS

Thank You! Volunteers make these events possible and are greatly appreciated. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you as we get closer to the event. ¡Gracias! Los voluntarios hacen posible estos eventos y son muy apreciados. Nuestro coordinador de voluntarios se comunicará con usted a medida que nos acerquemos al evento.

https://form.jotform.com/212846268768168

August Repair Cafes

Kingston Repair Café

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 11:00am-3:00pm

Redeemer Lutheran Church

104 Wurts Street, Kingston, NY

Gardiner Locust Lawn Repair Café

Sunday, August 27, 2023, 12:00pm-4:00pm

Locust Lawn Estate

436 South NY-32, Wallkill

A Repair Cafe is a free community event. You bring your broken but beloved items and together with volunteer repair coaches, WE FIX THEM! People bring all kinds of things to a repair cafe: clocks and other mechanical items; chairs, frames, and other wooden items; electrical items and small appliances; digital devices; clothing and textiles; dolls, stuffed animals, and toys, tools in need of sharpening; jewelry and watches; and so much more! Most items get fixed, and even when they don’t – we have a good time trying!

We are looking for "Repair Coaches" to guide people in fixing all kinds of things. Repair coaches bring their own tools and supplies and offer repairs at no cost. If you would like to volunteer, the commitment can be on a per-event basis.

Questions? Contact suziefromer@gmail.com or visit www.repaircafehv.org.

24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

September 27th - October 1st, 2023

Multiple venues in Ulster County

Founded in 2000, the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that nurtures and supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming to promote culture, diversity, community, educational opportunities and economic growth.

If you are interested in volunteering for our Fall Festival, you may fill out our volunteer form here.

We would be very grateful for help with venues, panels & events, press, art, tech, transportation, and in the office. We hope to see you for this year's festival on September 27th - October 1st, 2023.

We are thankful to each and every volunteer who lends their time and expertise.

HomeShare Woodstock seeks volunteers!

HomeShare Woodstock is a home sharing program that matches a homeowner (with extra room in their home or a studio or cottage on their property) with a home seeker looking for an affordable rental and that may include a task exchange as part of the arrangement (providing transportation, pet care, light house or yard work). We take applications from homeowners and home seekers and follow with a thorough interview conducted by trained HomeShare Woodstock staff. Applicants are carefully vetted and this includes background and credit checks. Matches are based on preferences, common needs and interests. The process also includes a two-week trial period to ensure that the match is agreeable to both parties, and if not, the applicants remain in our files for future matches.

There is no fee for this service and HomeShare Woodstock staff remain in contact with the homeowner and home seeker matches throughout the process. Our program is seeking homes within a 10 mile radius of Woodstock including the towns of Saugerties, Phoenicia, Hurley, West Hurley, Shokan and Boiceville. Home seekers can come from anywhere but priority is given to those who work, volunteer or have lived in Woodstock.

Volunteer Opportunities with HomeShare Woodstock

We would love to have your energy, skills and ideas!

Join our Advisory Board – Help us assess the program, create policies and procedures and help publicize HomeShare Woodstock. 4-8 hours a month
Help with social media and in-person outreach activities – Home sharing is a new idea and we need many “ambassadors” to help spread the word. Sign up for events as you are able so hours are variable.
Be Part of our Interview Team – Essential to home sharing is identifying compatible matches between hosts and guests. If you have experience as a counselor or social worker, we would love to have you join our team. We interview applicants and create matches. This job requires some training (Family of Woodstock volunteer training — which is a gift to you!). The time commitment will vary but could be 4-6 hours a week, depending on the number of applicants to be considered at the time.
Program Monitoring – The program can use help with office tasks like mailing out satisfaction surveys, following up with references and distributing brochures at public places in the area. 4-6 hours a month

For more information contact homesharewoodstock@fowinc.org

or call FAMILY of Woodstock at (845) 679-2485

Ulster County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers

Ulster County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers in the following areas:

Warm Callers – folks who are willing to call isolated seniors regularly so they hear a friendly voice, have someone to speak to
Volunteer drivers for our Neighbor to Neighbor Medical appt driving program
Help at various pantries like Angel Food East, People’s Place, Rondout Valley Food Pantry
Drivers for those pantries, maybe cooks
Help at area nursing home for transporting, activities, companionship
Volunteers willing to be trained to be ombudsmen in nursing homes
Volunteers willing to assist as shoppers or with grocery pickup, chore doers, light maintenance volunteers for area seniors
Coaches for evidence-based programming which help folks learn to live more safely and wholly

To learn more please contact Sue Koppenhaver at skop@co.ulster.ny.us or 845-340-3456.

https://ulstercountyny.gov/aging/volunteer-program

Save the Date!

13th Annual

UlsterCorps Zombie Escape

when: Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Rain Date: Sunday, October 29th

where: Fifth Lake Hudson Valley

(formerly Williams Lake)

424 Williams Lake Rd, Rosendale

Online Registration now open!

https://zippy-reg.com/register/zombierun

Kick off your Halloween at UlsterCorps’ 13th Annual Zombie Escape, Saturday October 28th, 2023 (Sunday October 29th rain date), at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) in Rosendale. Events include a 5k timed trail run, 2k walk and a free 1k Fun Run for kids. The Zombie Escape is UlsterCorps’ primary annual fundraiser, and a perfect family friendly way to start your Halloween while supporting a great cause. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley, while passing zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels and caves. All runners including kids will receive a themed race medal. Custom awards in overall and age groups for the 5K. Register for the 5K Race or 2K Walk by Friday October 6th and receive a FREE t-shirt!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteer ZOMBIES and other helpers are welcome to assist with this event. Volunteers who register by Friday October 6th receive a free t-shirt! All volunteers receive free refreshments at the event.

To register as a volunteer for the event, please sign up here.

To learn more or sponsor the event, please email zombies@ulstercorps.org or call/text us at 845-481-0331.

So much gratitude to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Credit Union, Ulster Savings Bank, 5th Lake Hudson Valley (formerly The Williams Lake Project), FirstCare Medical Center, Rondout Savings Bank, KB Chiropractic, Michael DeWan Appraisal & Associates and Masseo Landscaping.

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