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October 2023 Newsletter

Farm to Food Pantry Collaborative

Apple Gleaning

when: Wednesday, October 4th, 11:30am-2pm

where: Wallkill, NY (register for exact location)

Please join us for Farm to Food Pantry Apple Gleaning Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, 11:30am-2pm in Wallkill. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and pantry volunteers are welcome to glean for their programs.

Email glean@ulstercorps.org or call/text 845-481-0331 if you can help out or register here.

Learn more about the Farm to Food Pantry Collaborative and Glean Team

Locate your local food pantry

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

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: FirstCare Medical Center, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Ulster Savings Bank, 5th Lake Hudson Valley (formerly The Williams Lake Project), Radio Kingston, Rondout Savings Bank, Antilogy Designs, Kaaterskill Construction, KB Chiropractic, Michael DeWan Appraisal & Associates, Masseo Landscaping, SUNY Ulster, Butterfield Restaurant at Hasbrouck House, Calasthetics, Skratch Labs, UPS Store-Kingston, and High Falls Cafe

RVGA Harvest Hoedown

when: October 14th, 2023, 1-6pm

where: Tongore Park, Stone Ridge

You asked for it and we're happy to announce that the RVGA is bringing back our Harvest Hoedown on the afternoon/evening of Saturday, October 14th.

Be sure to mark your calendars so you can help us celebrate the harvest season, local farmers, and Halloween with great food, live music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.

As a thank-you for your support, volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the festivities once their shift concludes. If you would like to volunteer to help at the event, please click click here or email office@rondoutvalleygrowers.org.

We'll see you there!

The 26th Annual Rosendale International Pickle Festival

when: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 10am - 5pm

where: Ulster County Fairgrounds

We need a pickle-tastic team of volunteers to help us make this event a mouthwatering masterpiece!

Click below to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZHd1YwlB2z_Gy1dCjvEPV0FdFZ_u-usrQ7iZhpFRRDhlDDg/viewform

Perks of joining our pickle posse:

Exclusive pickle swag Volunteer t-shirt
Endless pickle tasing opportunities
Vouchers to use at our participating food vendors
Earn community service credits

October Repair Cafes

Kingston Repair Café

Saturday, October 28, 2023, 11am - 3:00pm

Redeemer Lutheran Church

104 Wurts Street, Kingston

Gardiner Repair Café

Sunday, October 29, 2023, 1-4pm

Gardiner Library

133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardiner

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.

Mind, Body & Soul

Youth & Parent Expo

when: Saturday November 18thh, 2023, 11am-3pm

where: YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County

Ulster County Department of Mental Health are seeking volunteers to assist us for our Mind, Body & Soul Youth & Parent Expo on Saturday, November 18th at the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County. This event will welcome families from across the County to engage in fun wellness activities of all types and learn about community resources that are available. The event runs from 11am-3pm with set-up beginning at 9am and clean up wrapping up by 4pm. We need volunteers to assist with set-up, helping guests navigate the Y and find activities, serve food and help with clean up. This is a great opportunity for young adults and adults. Volunteers get a free tee-shirt!

For more info, contact Katrina at kawi@co.ulster.ny.us.

Ulster Literacy Association

Are you looking for a REMOTE

Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

BECOME A LITERACY VOLUNTEER

AND TEACH AN ADULT TO READ.

Volunteers especially needed for tutoring evening hours. To find out more, call our office at (845) 331-6837.

For more information about Ulster Literacy Association, please visit www.ulsterliteracy.org or email

info@ulsterliteracy.org.

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

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