The Orange County Conservative Party will have their annual Spring Reception on April 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Otterkill Country Club, 100 Otter Road, Campbell Hall. Past Chairman John Delessio will be honored. Tickets are $90 per person or $160 per couple. 

 

For information call Grace White at 845-754-3978.

 

Nathan Stucky, director of the Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary and an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church, will present “God and Dirt: Toward a Soiled Spirituality” at Mount Saint Mary College on Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m.

 

The free, public event will take place in the Mount’s Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center, room 218.

 

Stucky will discuss his involvement with the Farminary Project at Princeton Seminary, which integrates theological education with small-scale regenerative agriculture.

 

The talk is part of the college’s Laudato sí Lecture Series. It’s being spearheaded by the Mount’s Catholic and Dominican Institute (CDI) and the Division of Natural Sciences.

 

Stucky grew up on a farm in Kansas, where his love for Christian faith and agriculture first took root. After earning a BA in Music from Bethel College, he spent six years doing ecumenical youth ministry on the eastern shore of Maryland, and two years farming back in Kansas. Later, he earned an MDiv and a PhD (Practical Theology, Christian Education and Formation) from Princeton Theological Seminary. His scholarship explores questions of land, ecology, theology, agriculture, justice, joy, and Sabbath as they relate to theological education. He is also the author of Wrestling with Rest: Inviting Youth to Discover the Gift of Sabbath.

 

The Mount’s CDI is directed by Charles Zola, assistant to the President for Mission Integration and associate professor of Philosophy. CDI not only upholds the Dominican heritage at the Mount, but also fosters dialogue between Catholic and Jewish communities and embodies the study and service charism of the Dominicans, providing a forum for discussing current ethical issues.

For more information, visit www.msmc.edu.

 

 Mount Saint Mary College’s Communication, Art, and Digital Media (CADM) students will present their best media of the semester at the annual CMA Show on Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. on campus.

 

The show is free and open to the public. It will take place in Room 216 of Aquinas Hall, 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh.

 

This year’s program features comedy from the college’s TV show Last Friday Knight; a film about the history of the stained-glass windows in the Mount’s Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary; and several personal films that deal with Long COVID, PTSD, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and more.

 

Original animation, podcasts, and radio programs from MSMC Knight Radio, as well as a selection of noteworthy graphic design and photography projects from this year, will also be included.

 

 The Mount’s CADM programs encompass the study of digital media production, graphic design, and journalism. The Division of CADM also offers minors in each of these disciplines, as well as in art and film studies. CADM programs prepare students for both traditional and emerging professions

   For more information, visit msmc.edu.

 

The Cemetery of the Highlands, in collaboration with community partners, extends a heartfelt invitation to Vietnam Era Veterans and surviving family members for a special Welcome Home Ceremony. 

 

This meaningful event aims to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of those who served from November 1955 to May 1975, ensuring they receive the hero’s welcome they so honorably deserve.

 

The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S. William St., Newburgh. The ceremony begins promptly at 11:15 a.m.

 

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to enjoy light refreshments and camaraderie. All Vietnam Era Veterans and surviving family members are warmly invited to attend this special event. Please RSVP by calling 845.928.9122 or emailing info@cemeteryofthehighlands.com. 

 

Get ready to roll in the aisles with laughter as Friends of Troop 27 proudly presents a side-splitting Live Comedy Show on April 20, featuring top local comedians! This special event promises an evening of hilarity, camaraderie, and good vibes, all in support of a worthy cause.

 

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of comedy at the American Legion Post 1420, located at 1171 Union Avenue in Newburgh. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the laughter kicking off promptly at 8 p.m.

 

Tickets are $30 apiece, with VIP sponsor tickets available

 

Featuring the funniest talents from the local comedy scene, this Live Comedy Show promises to tickle your funny bone and leave you grinning from ear to ear. Whether you’re a comedy connoisseur or just looking for a night of entertainment, this event has something for everyone.

 

For VIP Sponsor Tickets or further inquiries, please contact us at 914-456-2288 or email mmcomsul@verizon.net.

 

 

Get ready to root, root, root for the home team as the Town of Newburgh Recreation proudly presents an unforgettable outing to watch the New York Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, June 20.

 

Fans of America’s pastime are invited to join in on the excitement as the Yankees face off against the Orioles in a battle for the American League East crown at Yankee Stadium. The Town of Newburgh Recreation has organized a special excursion to Field Level Seating Section 135.

 

Departing from the Rec Center at 311 Rt. 32 in Newburgh, the adventure begins at 1 p.m. with the comfortable bus journey to the stadium. Game time is at  4:05. The bus will return to the Rec Center at approximately 9 p.m.

 

Tickets for this exclusive event are available for purchase in advance, with residents priced at $100 and non-residents at $110. Don’t miss the chance to secure your spot for this thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams.

 

Space is limited, so be sure to pre-register at townofnewburgh.recdesk.com or by calling 845-564-7815.