BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Newburgh Restoration - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newburghrestoration.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newburgh Restoration REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20170319T162036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T162036Z UID:27874-1492608600-1492630200@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Marine Debris in our Waterways DESCRIPTION:This session on April 19th will focus on the problem of trash in our Hudson River and oceans and discuss what we can to about it. Check out the flyer for details. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/marine-debris-in-our-waterways/ LOCATION:Kaplan Hall\, Grand & First Streets\, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FullSizeRender-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T223000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20170215T031911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T031911Z UID:26786-1487799000-1487802600@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance Mtg DESCRIPTION:Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance Mtg.\nFeb. 22\, 2017\, 4:30 PM\nHudson Valley Regional Council\, 2nd Floor\, 3 Washington Center\, Newburgh\nhttp://waterauthority.orangecountygov.com/quassaick.html\nAGENDA\n1. Hudson River Watershed Alliance: Quassaick Creek water budget project: Maureen\n2. QCWA Structure ad hoc Comm. report: John G.\nThis ad hoc committee recommends that QCWA form a Steering Committee (SC) to assist in governance of the QCWA. The SC would consist of 5 volunteers of the QCWA. Some of the functions of the SC would be to assist in management of funds\, grants\, bank accounts\, organizational direction and continuity\, and to recommend possible future organizational changes such as registering with NYS\, membership\, etc.\nThe following\, who currently serve in key functions\, were suggested as possible candidates for this committee\, as well as anyone of our regular volunteers that would be interested in a SC position. The pool of candidates will select the five to initially serve on the SC:\nJack Caldwell\, WAVE Sampling; Chris Eachus\, Educational Outreach; Bill Fetter\, Streamwalks; John Gebhards\, QCWA Coordinator; Ted Kohlmann\, Trees for Tribs; John McLaughlin\, Enterococcus sampling; Kelly Morris\, QCW Management Plan\, Peter Smith\, Water Resources; and Nick Tulve\, Eel Counting.\n3. Source Water Protection Letter to Gov. Coumo and others: Peter\n4. Stream Monitoring Comm. report:\n– Eel Count 2017: Wayne\n– Bushfield Creek Stream Walk report and 2017 QC walks status: Bill\n– Focus on drinking water supply\, possible enterococcus sampling above Chadwick\nLake: John Mc\n5. Trees for Tribs locations for spring: Ted\n6. RiverSweep Saturday\, May 6\, select location for clean up or other activity: Peter\n7. QC Estuary Trail status: John\n8. Next meeting: March 29\, 2017 at Hudson Valley Regional Council\, 2nd Floor\, 3\nWashington Center\, Newburgh\n9. Up coming events: ? URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/quassaick-creek-watershed-alliance-mtg/ LOCATION:Hudson Valley Regional Council\, 3 Washington Center\, 2nd Floor\, Newburgh \, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/quassaick-creek-joshua-brown.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160920T192251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T231611Z UID:24373-1477249200-1477260000@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Downing Park Autumn Wine Tasting Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Come support Newburgh’s jewel\, Downing Park\, while enjoying seasonal wines\, appetizers\, coffee and desserts\, and stimulating conversation about Newburgh’s renaissance. Get to know your community and learn how gorgeous the park is when it is in full fall color! RSVP by phone or text (PLEASE!) to 845 857 5030. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/downing-park-autumn-wine-tasting-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Downing Park Shelter House\, Carpenter Ave/3rd St. \, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Food and Drink,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160913T002641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T002641Z UID:24292-1475326800-1475341200@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Undammed DESCRIPTION:QCWAers\,  \nHere’s an opportunity to learn more about the fish present in the Quassaick Creek and how they are restricted by existing dams.\n\nOctober 1\, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm\, HUDSON RIVER UNDAMMED\, a guided field exploration and discussion on dams and migratory fish present in the Quassaick Creek presented by SUNY-ESF (College of Environmental Science and Forestry) researchers and NYS DEC experts. There will be an electro fishing demonstration with fish species ID. \nSign up now! \nGo to  http://hudsonundammed-esf.weebly.com/contact.html for more information and to register for this Workshop.\n\nMeet us at SUNY Kaplan Hall\,Room #206. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/hudson-river-undammed/ LOCATION:Kaplan Hall\, Grand & First Streets\, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/quassaick-creek-joshua-brown.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160708T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T024828Z UID:23951-1474725600-1474732800@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Test Your Garden Soil for Lead & Heavy Metals DESCRIPTION:Test Your Garden Soil for Lead & Heavy Metals \nTatiana Morin\, Director/Laboratory Manager of the New York City Urban Institutes (USI) will be leading an informal discussion on understanding urban soils; how to build soil health; and ways to deal with\, and mitigate or eliminate exposure to contaminants. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring samples of their garden soil.  There is no fee for the test. \nTo register and for more information on how to take a soil sample of your garden go to info@downingparkurbanfarm.org www.downingparkurbanfarm.org \nField Day at Downing Park Urban Farm\nLast Saturdays June-November\n10:00AM – Noon\nCarpenter Avenue and Elm Street \nFor more information or to register please contact: info@downingparkurbanfarm.org \nThe Workshops are free and open to the public.  Tours of the Farm and Park will be available.  Please bring your own lunch. \nDowning Park Urban Farm is a partnership of the City of Newburgh\, Newburgh Community Land Bank and the Downing Park Planning Committee primarily funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) received by the City in 2013. The Farm serves as an agriculture and ecology education and demonstration center in an urban environment.  Projects include organic food production in raised beds and greenhouses; a compost operation; food forest; and environmental education programs.   URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/test-your-garden-soil-for-lead-heavy-metals/ LOCATION:Downing Park\, 123 Carpenter Avenue\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/downingparkpic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T020000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160830T224655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T224655Z UID:24225-1474326000-1474336800@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Demand Blood Testing for Newburgh DESCRIPTION:Our water has been poisoned. \nEveryone has been exposed to this toxin. \nNY State refuses to test our blood even though other poisoned communities have been tested. \nWHATS IN OUR BLOOD? \nCome demand blood testing for you and your children. Government representatives will be here in Newburgh to hear you. \nSept 19th @ 7pm\nAqinuas Hall \n330 Powell Avenue\nMount Saint Mary College\nNewburgh\, NY \nIf you would like to show support for this cause\, you can temporarily change your Facebook profile photo here at this link. http://profile.actionsprout.com/o/281D46 URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/demand-blood-testing-for-newburgh/ LOCATION:Aquinas Hall at Mount St. Mary College\, 333 Powell Ave. \, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14207791_1792738147607327_7409308065980873174_o.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160708T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T182334Z UID:23950-1472306400-1472313600@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Field Day at Downing Park Urban Farm DESCRIPTION:Downing Park Urban Farm is offering workshops on Harvesting Rainwater and the Global Carbon Cycle & Backyard Composting. \nField Day at Downing Park Urban Farm\nLast Saturdays June-November\n10:00AM – Noon\nCarpenter Avenue and Elm Street \nFor more information or to register please contact: info@downingparkurbanfarm.org \nThe Workshops are free and open to the public.  Tours of the Farm and Park will be available.  Please bring your own lunch. \nDowning Park Urban Farm is a partnership of the City of Newburgh\, Newburgh Community Land Bank and the Downing Park Planning Committee primarily funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) received by the City in 2013. The Farm serves as an agriculture and ecology education and demonstration center in an urban environment.  Projects include organic food production in raised beds and greenhouses; a compost operation; food forest; and environmental education programs.   URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/field-day-at-downing-park-urban-farm-2016-08-27/ LOCATION:Downing Park\, 123 Carpenter Avenue\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/downingparkpic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160722T000000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160706T143905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T143905Z UID:23922-1469142000-1469145600@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:A Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special event as Bryan Quinn\, Principal\, One Nature\, LLC\, will give a short presentation on his design and construction approach for the creation of Safe Harbors Green\, a new public park located in the center of urban Newburgh. After the indoor presentation\, Bryan will lead a Q&A Tour of the park under the newly installed solar park lighting. Join us to have a sneak peek of the park and the design process behind it. \nWine\, refreshments and snacks will be available.\nIf it rains\, bring an umbrella so you can join us for a first-hand experience of the park’s rain garden system. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/a-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Lobby at the Ritz Theater\, 107 Broadway\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13507097_1180030908685424_3404779342940975543_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160705T231711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T231711Z UID:23908-1468047600-1468133999@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Invasive species removal from Algonquin Park DESCRIPTION:July 9\, next Saturday at 9:00 AM\,  is your chance to really lend a hand on invasive species removal.  The Water Chestnut has taken over the two mill ponds in Algonquin Park and literally covers over 90% of the pond’s surface. The newly formed Preserve Algonquin Park (PAP) group has asked our help to begin a multi-year project to get rid of this invasive.  We have a plan and will need many hands willing to get wet and dirty.\nAll able bodied persons over the age of 18 are welcome and will be appreciated. Please wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get wet\, bring gloves and drinking water\, and\, if you have one\, a metal garden rake.  Meet us at the mill pond in  Algonquin Park located at the corner of Route 52 and Powder Mill Rd. in the Town of Newburgh.\nPlease let us know if you will be there to help by return email to gebhards@earthlink.net. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/invasive-species-removal-from-algonquin-park/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T003000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160525T171235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T171235Z UID:23820-1465426800-1465432200@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Garden Salvage Art @ Newburgh Free Library DESCRIPTION:Perk up your garden\, or make a unique gift using old but loved\, or found items to add charm and whimsy to your garden. Presented by the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/garden-salvage-art-newburgh-free-library/ LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street \, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Environment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T163000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160519T034327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T034327Z UID:23782-1463837400-1463848200@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:QCWA Tree Planting DESCRIPTION:Just a reminder that we (QCWA) need volunteers to help plant trees and shrubs along Quassaick Creek this Saturday\, 5/21/16\, at 9:30AM\, at Cronomer/Algonquin Park\, north of Powder Mill Rd. The holes will be already dug and tools and instruction will be provided by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Please join in this project by the Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance\, the DEC “Trees for Tribs” program and Orange County Parks Dept. to help create a stream buffer\, and beautify the area. Bring gloves\, water\, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to get a little dirty. \nThere is a parking lot next to the site\, by the ball fields.\n\nFor any questions call Ted Kohlmann at 845-561-7005 or 845-401-5360. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/qcwa-tree-planting/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160330T193611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T193611Z UID:23419-1463317200-1463338800@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:10th Annual Safe Harbors Off-Broadway 5K DESCRIPTION:Join Safe Harbors of the Hudson at the annual Newburgh Running Festival on Sunday\, May 15th for the 10th Annual Safe Harbors Off-Broadway 5K. \nThis event boasts stunning views of the Hudson River and the famous architecture of Newburgh’s historic district. \nStart/Finish at Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, 111 Broadway\, Newburgh\nRegistration 7 – 8:30 a.m. | Race begins at 9 a.m \n5K Pricing\n(Registration information to follow)\n$30 pre-registration\n$40 same-day registration\n$10 Student (K-12) \nBecome a Sponsor! \nWe have many sponsorship opportunities available – for more information on how to become a sponsor of this event\, contact jdandrea@safe-harbors.org. \nVolunteer! \nVolunteers are needed to help with setup\, registration\, photography\, water stations\, food\, and cleanup. Register online (www.active.com) or contact jdandrea@safe-harbors.org. \nFor more information call (845) 562-6940 or email us. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/10th-annual-safe-harbors-off-broadway-5k/ LOCATION:Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, 111 Broadway\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Fitness Activities,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Run.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Harbors of the Hudson":MAILTO:jdandrea@safe-harbors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160331T214705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160331T214705Z UID:23425-1462032000-1462050000@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Newburgh Urban Farming Fair DESCRIPTION:Newburgh’s First-Ever Urban Farming Fair Coming April 30!\nUrban Farmer Karen Washington Keynoter at Armory Kick-off 4/29 \nNewburgh Urban Farming Fair\, a two-day celebration of fresh\, local food\, will be held in the City of Newburgh April 29-30\, 2016. The outdoor Fair on Sat. April 30 will celebrate urban farming with local exhibitors\, crafts and family fun. An opening reception at Newburgh Armory on Fri. Apr. 29 will feature a keynote address by Urban Farmer and Food Justice Advocate Karen Washington. \nThe event\, a collaboration of a wide array of community organizations\, will highlight the goal of increasing city residents’ access to healthy food while revitalizing the economic and social vitality of the community. \nThe Newburgh Urban Farming Fair on Apr. 30 will be held rain or shine at the Safe Harbor Green on the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street\, in the City of Newburgh\, from Noon to 5:00PM. The opening reception on April 29 will take place at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center at 321 S William Street at 7:00PM. Both events are open to the community and free of charge. \nAttendees at Newburgh Urban Farming Fair will learn about gardening and farming in an urban setting\, and practical tips about what they can do in their own neighborhoods and backyards. The Fair will include attractions for all ages: a puppet show by Arm of the Sea\, tips on worm composting from the Orange County Arboretum\, crafts and seed planting projects by Hudson Valley Seed and Michael’s\, and a Food Waste Reduction demonstration by the USEPA. At the opening reception on Apr. 29\, keynoter Karen Washington will address the need to build a resilient and just food system for all residents of the City of Newburgh. \nWHO WE ARE: Newburgh Urban Farming Fair is a collaboration of the Orange County Land Trust\, the Downing Park Greenhouse Project\, Latinos Unidos\, NHS Center for Hope\, La Vida Garden\, The Armory Unity Center Garden\, Newburgh Community Land Bank\, Hudson Valley Seed\, Orange County Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Newburgh Free Library\, Orange County Department of Health\, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital\, and Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center \nVisit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/NewburghUrbanFarmingFair URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/newburgh-urban-farming-fair-2/ LOCATION:Safe Harbors Green\, Corner of Liberty & Broadway\, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Buying Local,Community,Culture,Environment,Family Friendly,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NUFF-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160421T033908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T033908Z UID:23683-1461596400-1461603600@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Groundbreaking of Safe Harbors Green Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Groundbreaking of \nSafe Harbors Green\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\n11 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafe Harbors Green\, a beautiful\, innovative\, sustainable urban park in Newburgh’s downtown\, is the newest project of Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, a non-profit housing and arts redevelopment project in the City of Newburgh.\n\nSafe Harbors\, with the mission of transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts\, is alleviating homelessness and housing disparity while simultaneously creating a vibrant downtown arts and culture hub and spurring economic development. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/groundbreaking-of-safe-harbors-green-park/ LOCATION:Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, 111 Broadway \, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550 CATEGORIES:Community,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/lot-to-life.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160210T171534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T171711Z UID:23150-1461412800-1461427200@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Newburgh Community Cleanup DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Earth Day and to inspire the community to help keep Newburgh clean and green\, Safe Harbors of the Hudson and many local organizations will hold the sixth annual Newburgh Community Cleanup Saturday\, April 23. This is an opportunity for community members\, young and old\, to be a part of what’s great in the City of Newburgh. Registration for the cleanup will begin at 8 a.m. Teams will hit the streets at 9 a.m. and gather back at 12 p.m. at Safe Harbors for a post-cleanup barbecue.\nSafe Harbors is seeking cleanup participants of all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to the Broadway/Liberty Street Lot\, adjacent to the Ritz Theater. Supplies will be provided to participants when they arrive at 111 Broadway. For more information about the event or to get involved\, contact June Henley at (845) 784-1110 or jhenley@safe-harbors.org \nAs a reminder\, this is NOT a day of bulk pickup. \nPlease print and complete the Community Cleanup Waiver form and bring it with you to the event.\nOnce again\, we will have a Recycled Art Contest – students are invited to share their flair for repurposing discarded items\, recycling trash into treasures & creating art from what some consider garbage! Art works will be on display during the Community Cleanup and prizes awarded at the end of the event.\nStudents will submit work to their school art teacher. Private/home-schooled students should submit work to Safe Harbors of the Hudson at 111 Broadway by Monday\, April 18th. \nAll entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form with name of artist on the artwork. Entry forms can be found on Safe Harbors’ website. Prizes will be awarded to the top entry for the following categories:\nPrimary – Grades K – 2\nElementary – Grades 3 – 5\nMiddle Level – Grades 6-8\nHigh School – Grades 9 – 12 \nHelp us celebrate Earth Day and help to keep Newburgh clean! For more information about the event or to get involved\, contact June Henley at (845) 784-1110 or jhenley@safe-harbors.org \nCommunity Cleanup Waiver Form Link: http://www.safe-harbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Waiver-and-Release-for-execution-by-Volunteers-2016.pdf \nEntry Form Link: http://www.safe-harbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RECYCLED-ART-CONTEST-Entry-Form.pdf URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/newburgh-community-cleanup/ LOCATION:Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, 111 Broadway\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0464.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T020000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20160209T171004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T171004Z UID:23146-1456610400-1456624800@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Clearwater Celebrates Environmental Justice with a Concert in Newburgh DESCRIPTION:In celebration of environmental justice\, Clearwater has announced the second in a series of monthly fundraising concerts to restore the iconic sloop\, Clearwater. The benefit concert will take place on Saturday\, February 27th at 299 Washington Street in Newburgh\, NY. The evening will include musical performances by Corey Glover\, Decora\, Michael Monasterial\, Terri Gittens\, Gregory Charlemagne and more. The master of ceremonies will be Poet Gold. The doors will open at 5:00 PM. URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/clearwater-celebrates-environmental-justice-with-a-concert-in-newburgh/ LOCATION:299 Washington Street\, 299 Washington Street\, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Culture,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Feb-event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:volcoord@clearwater.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T173000 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20150929T195817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150929T195817Z UID:22169-1444321800-1444325400@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Downing Park Urban Farm Brown Bag Lunch for October 8th DESCRIPTION:Hello\, it’s fall and we are in a push to make more progress at the Downing Park Greenhouse. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, October 8th at 12:30 pm at the Downing Park Greenhouse for our monthly brown bag lunch and tour. You’ll have an opportunity to meet our staff\, learn more about the project and what has been accomplished this summer\, and tour the site. The rain date is Tuesday\, October 13th. \nThe entrance to the site is on Carpenter Avenue\, near the corner of Carpenter Avenue and Elm Street on the extreme South end of the block. \nWe don’t require an RSVP but it would be helpful to have an idea about how many people might be attending. Please send a quick note to marcel@downingparkgreenhouses.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 8th. \nSincerely\, \nMarcel URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/downing-park-urban-farm-brown-bag-lunch-for-october-8th/ LOCATION:Downing Park Urban Farm\, 207 Carpenter Ave.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Buying Local,Community,Environment,Food and Drink ORGANIZER;CN="Marcel":MAILTO:marcel@downingparkgreenhouses.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150925 DTSTAMP:20260817T085444 CREATED:20150915T202702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150915T202702Z UID:22065-1442991600-1443077999@newburghrestoration.com SUMMARY:Newburgh Environmental Justice Workshop DESCRIPTION:Date/Times:  Wednesday\, September 23rd at SUNY-Orange Kaplan Hall. There are two sessions\, both covering the same content\, from 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM. \n \nBackground: Earlier this year\, EPA met with Newburgh stakeholders to discuss the City of Newburgh’s environmental and health issues\, including the need to educate the community on these issues. As a result\, EPA is collaborating withNewburgh stakeholders on a Newburgh Environmental Justice and Environmental Education workshop. Any and all community members and Newburgh stakeholders are welcome! Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to learn about environmental justice\, specific environmental issues (indoor air quality and lead hazards) in Newburgh\, as well as community engagement and other environmental and health related work in the community. The workshop will conclude with an open forum discussion. Participants include EPA Region 2\, the City of Newburgh\, Orange County Department of Health\, Orange County Office of Community Development\,  other governmental agencies and local organizations. Light refreshments will be provided.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:10 PM\n(6:00-6:10 PM)\n\n\nOpening remarks by Newburgh Mayor or City Manager\n\n\n\n\n1:10-1:20 PM\n(6:10-6:20 PM)\n\n\nWelcome from EPA – including intro to EJ and the EJ concerns Newburgh faces\n\n\n\n\n1:20-1:35 PM\n(6:20-6:35 PM)\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Gregg Swanzey – Kingston\, NY\n\n\n\n\n1:35-2:35 PM\n(6:35-7:35 PM)\n\n\nPanel discussion (up to 10 minutes per speaker; 10 minutes for Q&A)\n·         Rich Mayfield\, OCDCD – Lead\n·         Bob Deitrich\, OCDOH – Lead\n·         Michael Vatter\, City of Newburgh – Indoor Air\n·         Joe Laquatra\, Cornell – Indoor Air\n·         Rae Leiner – Community Solutions\n·         Q&A\n\n\n\n\n2:35-2:45 PM\n(7:35-7:45 PM)\n\n\nBreak/Table setup\n\n\n\n\n2:45-3:15 PM\n(7:45-8:15 PM)\n\n\nTable session – Attendees walk around\, ask questions\, get info\n\n\n\n\n3:15-3:55 PM\n(8:15-8:55 PM)\n\n\nOpen forum/discussion\n\n\n\n\n3:55-4:00 PM\n(8:55-9:00 PM)\n\n\nWrap-up/Closing remarks (EPA) URL:https://newburghrestoration.com/event/newburgh-environmental-justice-workshop/ LOCATION:Kaplan Hall\, Grand & First Streets\, Newburgh \, NY\, 12550\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newburghrestoration.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Newburgh-Invitation-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR