2013 Newburgh Community Cleanup

Safe Harbors of the Hudson and Community Partners Hold
Newburgh Community Cleanup

In celebration of Earth Day and to inspire the community to help keep Newburgh clean and green, Safe Harbors of the Hudson, along with the Central Hudson, City of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College, the Greater Newburgh Partnership, SUNY Orange, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Taylor Recycling Facility, Unitex and several Newburgh-based community organizations will hold the third annual Newburgh Community Cleanup and kick-off Newburgh’s community clean and safe challenge on Saturday, April 27 . This is an opportunity for community members, young and old, to be a part of what’s great in the City of Newburgh. The cleanup will be held from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and a post-cleanup barbecue will start at 12 pm.

The cleanup efforts will cover the city from Clinton Street to Renwick Street and from Downing Park east to Colden Street. Safe 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 am 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

All volunteers will need to complete a waiver and release form to participate in the Community Cleanup. Please download the form here and bring with you on the morning of the cleanup.

Safe Harbors of the Hudson is a Newburgh-based nonprofit organization who is committed to transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts.

Thanks to our Community Partners:
Bimbo Bakeries USA/Freihofers
Central Hudson
City of Newburgh
City of Newburgh DPW
E.A. Morse & Co, Inc
Greater Newburgh Partnership
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh
Hudson Baylor
Lowe’s
McDonald’s
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh Lions Club
Safe Harbors of the Hudson
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Streetrock Ministries
SUNY Orange Liberty Partnership Program
SUNY Orange N.B.O.A
Taylor Recycling Facility, L.L.C.
The Rotary Club of Newburgh
Unitex
Von Essen Boar’s Head

A Special Silent Art Auction, Mini-Concert and Raffle Fundraiser

Holiday 2012 Fashion Swap! Bring a Friend!

On Tuesday, December 18, we will host another Fashion Swap! From 6:30 – 8:30PM in the Ritz Theater Lobby (107 Broadway in Newburgh), we will offer champagne, hors d’oeuvres, holiday music, raffles and an opportunity to bring and trade your never or gently-worn clothing and accessories with others. $10 donation per person includes one raffle ticket* and all proceeds benefit Safe Harbors of the Hudson.

* Dominican Republic raffle excluded. Tickets are $10 each.

Salone Bianco will be providing dry cuts, color and cut consultations at no charge and they will have Moroccan oil products available for purchase.

other vendors and/or services may be available.

For more information please visit www.safe-harbors.org, call (845) 562-6940 or email .

You never know what great items you might find! Our wonderful friend and supporter Ilene found a great jacket at our last swap, which she then wore to our Ann Street Gallery Speakeasy Fundraiser this year.

A Special Silent Auction, Concert and Raffle Fundraiser

Safe Harbors of the Hudson
and
MUSE-early music chamber ensemble

Present

A Special Silent Auction, Concert and Raffle Fundraiser

Date: Friday, December 7
Time: 6pm – 9 pm
Where: Ritz Theater & Cornerstone Lobbies
107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY

The public is invited to a special silent auction, raffle and concert event which will be hosted by Safe Harbors’ Associate Director, Lisa Silverstone, at the Ritz Theater on Friday, December 7 from 6-9 pm. Town Historian, Mary McTamany will also be speaking.

• Auctioned will be some of the acclaimed artworks of versatile Newburgh artist and musician, Jonathan Dobin. In addition, there will be gift basket raffles and greeting cards and CDs for sale.
• A highlight of the evening will be a special musical performance by MUSE-early music chamber ensemble of excerpts of their early American concert “Be Glad Then America” – a celebratory concert of vocal, instrumental and dance music from 18th century America which will be performed in its entirety on June 22 and June 23 of 2013 as part of Newburgh’s “Newburgh Illuminated Festival”.
• The performers for Friday night will include: Suzanne Clune, soprano,
Jennifer Ponzoni, mezzo, Robert Puleo, tenor, Jonathan Dobin, baritone,
Lynn Cunnigham, flautist, Rachel Grazzo, clarinetist, Donna Kushner, violinist,
Greg Phillips, cellist and contra-dancers Barbara Kidney and Andrew Dalton.
• Proceeds from sale of the silent auctioned artworks will benefit both MUSE- early music chamber ensemble and Safe Harbors of the Hudson.

MUSE – early music chamber ensemble was founded by Jonathan Dobin in 1982 for the purpose of performing music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Early American Periods (through early 19th century) The ensemble is unique for its mixture of music and dance and is the only group of its kind performing the early American repertoire in the Hudson Valley.with vocal solos and ensembles, instrumental music and live period dance performances. After halting performances in 1992 after Jonathan Dobin recovered from a near-fatal accident, he moved Newburgh and was encouraged to start MUSE again in 2010. This benefit is to assist MUSE in raising funds for it’s June 22nd and June 23rd 2013 performances of “Be Glad Then America” as part of the “Newburgh Illuminated Festival.”

Safe Harbors of the Hudson is a Newburgh-based nonprofit organization whose mission is transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts. Safe Harbors encourages active Hudson Valley artists to live and work in the Cornerstone Residence and adjoining artist studio space. The organization supports its artist in residence with revolving art exhibitions in the Cornerstone Lobby and common spaces. Mr. Dobin has been an active artist-in-residence since 2009.

• For more information about the artwork auction please email Jonathan directly at
• For information about MUSE-early music chamber ensemble, please visit:
MuseEarlyMusic.org;
• YouTube:
youtube.com/user/MuseEarlyMusic/videos?sort=p&flow=grid&page=1&view=0;
• Or contact Jonathan Dobin at (845) 784-101

We are seeking volunteers!

Volunteers Needed!

volunteers Emily and Amber

Thanksgiving day at the Cornerstone Residence

Give thanks (and give back to the community) with Safe Harbors of the Hudson!

We are in need of a few more volunteers on Thanksgiving Day. We will be preparing and serving a holiday lunch to residents of The Cornerstone and members of the Newburgh community. Volunteers are needed in shifts between 9 am and 4 pm. We need help with decorations, fresh vegetable preparation, food and beverage set up, wait staff, food preparation and delivery to home-bound tenants, holiday music, and clean up.

Bells on Broadway

We are seeking volunteers between Tuesday 11/27 and Friday 11/30 to help decorate the Ritz Lobby and Green Room for the holiday season.

Saturday, December 1st we will hold our fifth annual “Bells on Broadway” Arts & Crafts Show and Children’s Holiday Festival, from 10-4pm, We need (1) person to help vendors setup and pack up so volunteers would need to be able to lift,  (2) people to work at our children’s craft table where volunteers need to be a little artistic and be able to take direction from the team leader. Volunteers are needed in shifts between 8am and 5pm.

Ann Street Gallery Exhibition Reception

Saturday, December 1st, the Ann Street Gallery will hold an artist reception for Yumilicious and we are seeking volunteers to help with set up, serving and cleanup between 5pm and 9pm.

For more information and to get involved, contact Liz LoPresti at (845) 784-1166 or