Local News from Marbletown, Rochester, & Rosendale
Join volunteers from UlsterCorps and many other Ulster County-based service agencies as they come together and celebrate the volunteers who give so much to make our community such a special place and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 (snow date of Monday, Jan. 21), at the Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale. The day will celebrate the broad circle of kindness and generosity that knits the community together and demonstrates the value of the volunteer spirit across all generations. The event is free and features live music by Blind Mice (at 2 p.m.) and Women of the World (at 3:30 p.m.), refreshments from local restaurants, and raffle drawings for the volunteers. Volunteers from all Ulster County nonprofits, as well as their families and friends, are all welcome to attend. Join the community to help recognize the volunteers who are the unsung heroes of the region. UlsterCorps is a countywide resource dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism, collaborative work and community service. Their mission is to educate about volunteerism and best practices, facilitate successful and effective volunteer placements, and build collaborations among nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and businesses engaged in community involvement throughout Ulster County. While UlsterCorps involves individuals of all ages in its activities, it has a deep commitment to engaging and educating youth in community service and leadership. To register for this free event, email volunteer@ulstercorps.org, call/text 845-481-0331 or visit ulstercorps.org.
