Come join Senator Michelle Hinchey and members of her constituent services staff on Sunday, July 11, from 12-1:30 p.m. at Hudson Ale Works in Highland for a community chat. 

Constituents are invited to come and ask questions, share their thoughts on local matters, and receive an update from Senator Hinchey on the State Legislature. 

Questions? Contact Senator Hinchey’s office: Hinchey@nysenate.gov or 845-331-3810. 
 
GMZ Yard Sale 

On Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. swing by 10 Commercial Avenue (Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts) for a multi-family yard sale. You can browse the many items available which include clothes, toys, jewelry and antiques. 

Silver Jubilee
Congratulations to Father John Lynch, pastor of St. Augustine’s Parish in Highland, on the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

He has been pastor of St. Augustine’s since 2017. Prior to then, he was pastor of St. Mary and St. Andrew, Ellenville. Born in Long Island, he studied at St Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY. He returned to the seminary on June 11 for a celebratory Mass with Cardinal Timothy Dolan and 10 other priests from the Archdiocese of New York.
 

 Simple Watermelon Summer Cooler Recipe 
A super simple juice that can be made in no time at all and very refreshing on the hot summer days.  
Ingredients:  
Quarter of a watermelon (or other melon)  
Handful of mixed berries 
Ice 
A few Sprigs of Mint 
Directions: 
Scrape the juicy melon out of the rind, add the ice and berries to a blender, mix it together and pour into a glass. Add a straw & the mint then enjoy! 

Highland Public Library Online Events & Curbside Crafts: 

Zoom: Learn How Disability Rights New York Can Help You! 
A representative from Disability Rights New York (DRNY) will give an overview of their services during this virtual presentation over Zoom on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2 - 3 p.m. 
Learn more about: 

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) and how DRNY can assist those with disabilities 
Adult Continuing Career & Educational Services Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) 

New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and how their services compare and contrast to those of ACCES-VR. 

How to apply for ACCES-VR services 
How CAP can assist clients who may not currently be satisfied with ACCES-VR services. 
There will also be time set aside at the end for questions. Registration is required.   
Program in partnership with the Ulster County Library Association 

Zoom reminder will be emailed 3 hours prior to event. 

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) is the federally and state-authorized Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program (P&A/CAP) for people with disabilities in New York State. DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life. 
 Please call the library at 845-691-2275 to register for events  
 
If you have a “Pop of Positivity!”, upcoming event or news you would like to share, please email me at mrskendraelliot@gmail.com or call 845-706-9582.