Town of Rochester Community Center
Calendar of Events
September/October/November 2008
School’s Open and the After School Program is in full swing! FREE
After School Program
Town of Rochester Community Center
2:30 – 6:00 Monday- Friday.
We follow the School Calendar. REMEMBER! We’re closed when there is early dismissals from school!
FYI We will also be going outside daily at the Center. Please bring appropriate clothing to be kept here for when weather demands it.
Brrr! It’s getting chilly out there,
I’ll need my hat & mittens!
Basketball registration begins at Kerhonkson
Elementary School
12-week League ( ages 9 & up) $50
7-Week Clinic (ages 7 & 8) $40
New players must bring your birth certificate!
Registration Dates: Friday, September 12, 6:00 pm to 7:30pm , Monday, Sept. 15, 6:00 pm to 7:30pm & Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 pm to 7:30pm.
Clinic (7 & 8 year olds) must register either Friday, September 12 or Monday, September 15, 6:00pm to 7:30PM in order to have shirts. This is a six-week Skills & Mechanics Program for ages 7–8 and will begin Oct. 6th Cost: $40. Party on week 7.
Wednesday, October 1 (last day to register) 6:00 pm to 7:30pm. 12 -week league for ages 9and up $50.
For information call the Youth Department Office: 626-2115.
Rent A Kid
Yard work, greenhouse work, housing cleaning, mother’s helper, babysitting, pet sitting, washing windows, seasonal work like gardening, snow shoveling etc. The holidays are coming get a job helping to wrap gifts, decorate, shopping, cleaning, etc. For work or employment registration forms, call
626-2115.
Fourth Annual
Kerhonkson/Accord Chamber Of Commerce
Jenny Bell Pie Festival
Saturday,
September 27, 12 Noon
Kelder’s Farm
Spectacular Fireworks at Dusk!
Pie Judging Contest, Pie Auction, Talent Show, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Good Food, Silent Auction, Live Band, Hay Rides, Pumpkins, Miniature Golf, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Car Show, and lots more.
Calling all pie Makers
We are also looking for children and adults to bake pies to be judged and auctioned off for the pie festival. We are asking that you bake two pies one for judging and one for a fundraiser auction. Is your pie the the one to win the Blue Ribbon? Yummy! For applications call Chamber at 626-2616.
Calling All Talented Kids
Up to 18 years old.
Top prize $300
The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a talent contest underwritten by Key Bank for the Third Annual Jennie Bell Pie Festival. Top Prize: $300*
*Every child will get a certificate of achievement! Call 626-2115.
Museum of Natural History
Bus Trip On Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, $16 per person
Trip includes Museum’s 42 exhibition halls and the Rose Center for Earth and Space plus IMAX film Sea Monsters. Bring a bag lunch as lunchroom reserved for 12:30. Bus leaves Town Hall at 8:00 a.m. sharp and returns approximately 7:00 p.m. Signup and payment due Friday, September 19 starting 8:30 AM at the Youth Department.
Community Center
Friday, October 24, 2008
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dust off those costumes, or create new ones. Have lots of fun winning prizes, dancing to the music, making crafts, enjoying refreshments, and lots more Halloween fun! Signup by October 17. Call Youth Department to signup: 626-2115.
Haunted House Returns…
Calling all goons, goblins, and monsters, as it is time to scare the wits out of the Town of Rochester on Saturday, October 25. This year’s event will have your knees knocking and your heart throbbing.
Bewitching hours: 6:30 PM -10 PM
Reservations Needed! Call the Youth Commission for your time slot: 626-2115. Admission: $5.00. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8.
Friday, November 21, 5:00 PM
Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Everyone is invited to the Holiday Tree Lighting here at the Community Center, cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Kerhonkson/ Accord Chamber Of Commerce sponsors the event annually.
Third Annual Gingerbread House contest starts then too. They will be displayed at Key Bank for patrons to vote on. Call for application 626-2115 or 626-2616.
Thanksgiving Day Luncheon
Thursday, November 27
Once again, because we are all struggling through tough economic times, the Community Center will be having a free Thanksgiving Luncheon here at the Center. We invite seniors, families, and any one who may be spending the day alone to come join together as a community family for a delicious Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey and all the fixins’ will be served between 11:30 AM-2:00 PM. Donations of large turkeys, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes, desserts, etc. will be much appreciated. We will also need volunteers to cook a turkey, make stuffing, or volunteer to deliver food. Do you know someone that would enjoy a home delivered meal? To donate food, please call the Youth Department at 626-2115. Please make reservations by November 21.
Little Ones Learning Center
Is open three days a week – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday and 10:00 AM – Noon
This valuable community resource is dedicated to promoting early literacy and book lending for children and their families in the Rondout Valley area. Please support them.
Little Ones coming events: “Truck Day”
Saturday, September 20: Saturday, 10 AM - 12 Noon
Come and see tow trucks, fire trucks, ambulances and more. Listen to truck stories and make truck art projects!
“Jennie Bell Pie Festival” September 27, having activities and games for children.
“Tow Path Run” Little Ones Fundraiser: Sunday, October 5. A 6K (3.7 miles) run from Alligerville to Accord. Prizes awarded. Open to all age runners and walkers. For more information and registration forms call 626-7249, or their web site at littleoneslearningcernter.org or contact Bond Brungard at 626-5670 or email Bond at bond9@earthlink.net. Accord Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary is having a pancake breakfast that morning too, so you can eat and “run”.
BEDTIME WITH BOOKS
~Friday, November 7, 6:30-8 PM. Wear your pajamas and listen to great bedtime stories. Bring along your favorite stuffed animal. There will be craft activities and a light snack.
Rochester Senior Group meets every Tuesday, from 10:30 am – Noon at the Community Center followed by an hour-long senior yoga class taught by Carla Olla. The group does a lot by sending packages to service people, knitting hats and gloves for needy children, and so much more. Get involved by joining this fun group. For information, call 626-2115.
December is not that far away folks and you know Santa’s already making ready for the holidays, and so are we. Our wish list continues to grow with community need, and topping our list are: gloves and hats for our holiday mitten tree, new clothing and toy donations for kids in need.
Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Friend Of "Youth Of Award" Nominations Wanted!
The Youth Commission will be celebrating it’s Mary Lee Friend Of Youth Award’s tenth year anniversary at the Holiday Senior Brunch on Saturday December 13. Do you know someone in the community that goes above and beyond to help kids? Someone that kids seek out, smile when they see, run up to them in the mall, etc. Let this person know that you appreciate them, by nominating them for this anniversary award celebration. Please call the Youth Department for criteria, 626-2115. Submission requested by October 15.
Trip to Frosty Fest
for a spectacular display of holiday lights Friday, December 19, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. More information in the next flyer.
Survey: Hop on the bus for the Library? Would you like to go to the Ellenville Library starting in January 2009? The Town Of Rochester will offer community transportation from the Community Center to Ellenville Library every two weeks on Thursday evenings. Pickup at 6:00 PM and returns 8:00 PM. Video rentals are available. Drop off at the Center for returns. Call and give us your input.
Summer Memories
Summer Program shines down on lots of fun activities!
The six-week program had kids golfing in glow light, doing “Mad Science”, Nature Wagon, enjoying Rusty Johnson a wildlife enthusiast’s owl, turkey vulture, reptiles and more, plus they went berry picking, to the Pinegrove Ranch for a day of fun, the Kaleidoscope, Chocolate Cheers, swimming at Tongore Park, on a cruise up the Hudson, went to Ellenville Library each week for books and stories, and for some, got their first Library card. They did arts and crafts, made butter for fresh corn on the cob, and so much more. There was not a dull moment, only fun-filled days. Thanks to Maryanne Gates, Director, and Coordinators Wendy Rooney, Tiffany Dennin, and Elaine Samuels. Student coordinators were Amanda, Felix, Nicole, and Corrine who were all a big help. Thanks for a great program.
Summer baseball hits a home run
Coach Joe Dennin back by popular demand, kept the players busy having fun and inproving their skills. This is a popular free two-week program that hits a home run to every player. Assistant volunteer coaches were Felix DeJesus, Austin Davis, Avery Carbone, and Ben Onderdonk. Thanks to all for making a great time.
Friends Of Historic Rochester
Heritage Day
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Main Street, Accord
Music, food, art show, genealogy, book sale, authors, Native Indian display, and quilt display.
Youth Commission & 4H participation
Town Of Rochester Youth Department &Community Center
PO Box 65, Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2115 Fax (845) 626-0141
Carol Dennin, Director Valerie Weaver, Assistant to the Director
Youth Commission Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Youth Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 845-626-3053
Funded by New York State Office of Children & Family Services & Town Of Rochester
This program does not deny services to participants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
After School Program goes by school calendar, and when they are closed, we are closed, if they have early dismissals we are closed, and if they cancel all after school activities, we will be closed too. Please make arrangements for your child incase any of these cancellations occur. Please take note: Children must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM!
Children of all ages! (Children under 7 require parent/guardian present.) Our Policy: No sign-ups for trips accepted on the answering machine. Please call the office or come in to sign-up. If you sign up for a trip, we will hold a seat a seat for you unless you call and cancel. We will try to sell your ticket to someone on the waiting list. If your tickets cannot be sold, you are held responsible for payment, and you will not be reimbursed. Please be aware that trip goers must adhere to bus departure times for destinations so we can remain on schedule. Failure to do so will result in not being allowed to signup for future trips. Please Note must charge $15 for each returned check. Alcohol is prohibited on Youth Commission trips, programs, and activities.
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