New Windsor FD to sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross urges community members to roll up their sleeves and participate in a life-saving endeavor at the upcoming Blood Drive hosted by the New Windsor Fire Department.
The event will take place at the New Windsor Fire Department’s Banquet Hall, located at 275 Walsh Avenue, New Windsor, on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every donation has the potential to save lives, making a significant impact on individuals in need of blood transfusions.
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, visit redcrossblood.org, or use the BLOOD APP, and enter Sponsor code: NWVOLFDNY.

Join us in supporting this critical cause and making a difference in the lives of others.

GNSO celebrates ‘Late Twilight’
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) continues its 2023/24 season on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. The program will feature three selections, each piece signifying an “ending” of some kind for the assorted composers.
Maestro Russell Ger shares his insights on the program. “The music on this program is about endings. Ravel’s La Valse is a deliberately distorted homage to Viennese Waltzes from the nineteenth century. Written in the aftermath of World War I, the music is pervaded by nostalgia for a time before Europe had been torn apart. This sense of looking back frames the music like a broken looking-glass that twists and warps its object.
“Strauss’ exquisite Four Last Songs convey a very different nostalgia. This time, it is one of acceptance, redolent of poignancy and introspection. Composed at the very end of his career, the songs reflect on themes of life, mortality, and the beauty of the world. Performing this irresistible collection with the orchestra is the wonderful dramatic soprano, Tracy Cox.

“Rounding out the program is Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 4, which was the last he ever wrote and is therefore, by definition, epigrammatic. The work is filled with a palpable longing, yearning, and pathos, constrained by Brahms’ characteristic ‘Classical’ reserve. The powerful finale builds layer upon layer as an endlessly repeating theme grows to looming proportions until it delivers an unstoppable, inexorable, and dramatic close.”
Ticket prices are: Balcony $75; Center Reserved $60; General $50; Senior Citizen (62+) $30. They can be purchased at the door, by visiting newburghsymphony.org or calling 845- 913-7157. Students (18 + under) are admitted free to General seating.

Paint and Sip Event benefits CCHS senior class
Cornwall Central High School invites the community to unleash their inner artist for a night of creativity and fundraising at the SeniorFest Paint and Sip event.
Hosted by Jennifer Hayes of Delusional Art, the event will take place at Ginny’s Sports Bar & Grill, located at 2576 NY-9W, Cornwall, on May 17, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

For a cost of $50 per participant, attendees will receive all necessary painting supplies, guidance from a skilled artist, and one drink (choice of beer, wine, or soda) along with light appetizers. Please note that outside food and drink are not permitted.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Cornwall Central High School’s Project Safe Graduation.
To secure your spot or for further inquiries, please contact cchsprojectsafegraduation@gmail.com.

NW Parade set for May 19
The Town of New Windsor Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday May 19th with the ceremony honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to take place at the Town’s Veterans Monument at the corner of Route 9W and Route 94 at 10:30 a.m.

The guest speaker will be Captain Loopstra from the United States Marine Corps, Sgt. Major Mary Kay Messenger from the West Point Band will be on hand to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America, and the local veterans’ groups and community groups will be on hand paying tribute. At 2 p.m., the Town of New Windsor Memorial Day Parade which will step off from the New Windsor Post Office Plaza and will march down Route 94 finishing at the New Windsor School.
For more information on the ceremony or parade please reach out to the Town of New Windsor Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

Mobile DMV coming to Town of Newburgh
On Tuesday, May 21, the Orange County Mobile Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Unit will be stationed at the Town of Newburgh Town Hall Parking Lot at 1496 Route 300, Newburgh, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to provide registration, real/enhanced license, and enforcement transactions to all community members.

The mobile unit will be closed for lunch break from 12 to 1 p.m. and resume services until 3:30 p.m.
All community members, especially seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to come out and access these important DMV services close to home.

Library host “Make Your Own Terrarium” Workshop for Children
Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Newburgh Free Library invites children aged 6-10 to unleash their creativity at the upcoming “Make Your Own Terrarium” workshop.
Scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., this hands-on event offers participants the opportunity to craft their personalized terrariums. Each child will receive a small, empty terrarium to fill with pebbles, soil, and plant specimens sourced from Newburgh.

Attendees will also learn essential tips to ensure the longevity and vitality of their terrarium creations for years to come.
Supplies are limited, and registration is required to secure a spot.
The workshop will be held at the Newburgh Free Library located at 124 Grand Street.
This event is presented by Orange County Land Trust.
For more information and to register, please visit the library’s website at newburghlibrary.org or find them on social media @newburghfreelibrary.

Vails Gate FD to host golf outing
Golf enthusiasts are invited to tee off for a good cause at the Vails Gate Fire Department’s Annual Golf Outing, set to take place on Monday, July 15.
The scenic greens of Otterkill Country Club, located at 100 Otter Rd, Campbell Hall, will serve as the backdrop for this charitable event. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
For a fee of $175 per golfer, participants will enjoy a day filled with golfing delights, including breakfast, lunch on the turn, and a one-hour open bar following the event. Exciting prizes and a 50/50 raffle promise to add an extra element of thrill and camaraderie to the occasion.
To reserve your spot or for further inquiries, please contact Nick LoBlanco at 845-662-9230 or Billy Powles at 845-234-8635.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a day on the greens while supporting the vital work of the Vails Gate Fire Department.