WVCSD Community eBulletin

Welcome to the WVCSD Community eBulletin, where we share information with our neighbors about the many non-profit events, programs, and activities going on right here in our vibrant Warwick Valley community. Do you have a non-profit event coming up that you would like included? Please submit the details of your organization’s event to us (in the body of an email, please) to communications@wvcsd.org.

Events, Activities, & Programs

Please note that the last day for dropping off toys at WTBQ and all drop off sites will be December 10. Also, everyone donating one toy or many are all invited to the photo op for the newspaper on December 12 at 9:45 a.m. at WTBQ where our Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Senator Mike Martucci, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, and many others will be here as well. Let’s all bring a smile to a child on Christmas morning. God Bless you all!

2 SHOWS!

Warwick Valley Rotary Club…

is looking for people to sponsor a Warwick child in need for $75 this holiday season.

Your donation will help us help Santa provide gift bags to these children during his visit to our Holiday Shopping Party. Each bag will include a new outfit of clothing (long sleeve shirt, pants, sweatshirt/sweater, socks, and underwear). During the Holiday Shopping Party, children will also be able to choose gifts for their family and wrap them.

Can’t do the full $75? Please give what you can to help our youngest neighbors have a wonderful holiday. More online at www.warwickvalleyrotary.org.

Visit the youth engagement website here.

Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry

Helping Neighbors In Need

The Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry is a community-supported initiative dedicated to help alleviate food insecurity and the hunger and distress that it can bring.	If you would like to help us stock our shelves, we gladly accept contributions of packaged foods. See below for our list of high-need items.
We are a community outreach ministry of the Warwick United Methodist Church, and our goal is to alleviate food insecurity and the hunger and distress that it can bring. The pantry serves individuals and families, including many children, residing in the town of Warwick.	Thank you in advance for your generosity. If you would like to learn more about the Food Pantry – including volunteer opportunities and other ways to donate – visit us online at warwickpantry.com.

Drop-Off Locations & Hours

Warwick United Methodist Church (135 Forester Avenue)
- Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays
- 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The Food Pantry (rear of United Methodist Church)
- Mondays & Thursdays
- 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Warwick ShopRite & Price Chopper
- Drop-off available during regular store hours

Shopping List

Cold cereal
- flakes, O’s, puffs, pops, loops, etc…
Milk
- shelf-stable aseptic packages; 8 oz. & 32 oz.
Fruit Juices
- 32-64 oz. bottles; 8 oz. boxes
Single Serve; Shelf Stable
- fruit, juice, pudding
Single Serve; Microwave
- soup, noodles, oatmeal, chili, mac & cheese

Packaged Snacks
- cookies, pretzels, crackers, granola bars
Canned
- tuna, pasta sauce, vegetables, fruit, beans, soup
Bulk
- rice, dried beans
Dinnertime “Helpers”
- hamburger & tuna helper; Rice-a-Roni; mac & cheese
Condiments
- ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, pb & j

Coffee
- ground and canned
Tea
- black or herbal, boxes of bags
Personal Care
- bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste
Household
- liquid dish detergent, liquid laundry detergent

Aqua Gems – Year-Round Competitive Swim Team

Aqua Gems gives its swimmers opportunities to improve their skills and achieve success at their own pace, from novice to international competitors! We provide professional coaching and technique instruction for any ages or ability, and each of our coaches has access to the most comprehensive training and certification programs for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. Please visit our website for more information: Aqua Gems Home.