Events
Community Cafe for a Resilient Port Jervis - Nov. 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Port Jervis residents are invited to join their neighbors for a Community Café on Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 161 at 47 Owen Street, Port Jervis. This free community event offers a welcoming space for residents to discuss the impacts of flooding on homes, busin...
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Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources t...
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SOLD OUT! 2025 Natural Plant Dyes - Hands-on Workshop
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Come learn the art of natural plant dyeing with local artisan Kirsten Gabrielsen!Kirsten grows and forages for plants such as cosmos, goldenrod, phragmites, coreopsis, amaranth, chamomile, and indigo. She then creates vibrant colored dyes from their blooms and/or leaves, which she uses to pro...
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Holiday Office Closure
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word, Fall 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave.Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-regulat...
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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday.Y...
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Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources t...
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Wicked: For Good - Orange County 4-H Monthly Challenge
Friday, November 21, 2025
Why Wicked: For Good?The upcoming film Wicked: For Good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, explores themes of kindness empowerment, and personal growth—values that align perfectly with the 4-H spirit and resonate with people everywhere. Do Something Good - Big or small, every act coun...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, November 21, 2025
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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Orange County 4-H Stargazing 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
This program is part of the Orange County 4-H “Green Minds, Bright Futures” Program.Join us as we look to the skies and stargaze! Come out to the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville to learn all about the stars and gain valuable insight on the cosmos!What is "Green Minds, Bright Futures"?In ...
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4-H Livestock Learning Night - Earn a YQCA Certification
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
On Tuesday, November 25th, join Orange County 4-H for Livestock Learning Night!During this session earn your Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification!Instructor Led TrainingYouth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national certification program that teaches youth how to...
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Holiday Office Closure
Thursday, November 27, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Holiday Office Closure
Friday, November 28, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources t...
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2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful hol...
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2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful hol...
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2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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110th Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
Monday, December 8, 2025
We invite you to join us on Monday, December 8th, as we provide a review of the year's exceptional service to Orange County and celebrate CCE Orange County's commitment to the community.All community members, stakeholders, and donors are encouraged to attend. Eligible Orange County residents will...
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4-H Horse Project Meetings
Friday, December 12, 2025
Join Orange County 4-H for horse-related project meetings on the first Friday of the month at the CCE Orange County office from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Create a new project every month! This October, we will be making homemade horse treats!Check emails and the 4-H newsletter for a registration link ...
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4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Join us for two fun and informative evenings designed to help youth in 4-H Livestock Programs prepare for the 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!Learn how to confidently promote the program, reach out to potential bidders, and showcase the hard work you’ve put into raising your animals. We’ll cover prac...
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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday.Y...
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Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources t...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, December 19, 2025
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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Holiday Office Closure
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Holiday Office Closure
Thursday, December 25, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, January 16, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Join us for two fun and informative evenings designed to help youth in 4-H Livestock Programs prepare for the 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!Learn how to confidently promote the program, reach out to potential bidders, and showcase the hard work you’ve put into raising your animals. We’ll cover prac...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, February 20, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip! - SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Gardens aren’t just made; they’re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands. Every seed carries a story – what's yours? The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it’s the nostalgia of a grandparent’s ...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, March 20, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, April 17, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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28th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale
Saturday, May 9, 2026
SAVE THE DATE! On May 9th, join us at the Education Center & 4-H Park for the 4-H Livestock Program's biggest annual fundraiser!We are also looking for donations & animal consignments. If you are interested, visit https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SqtM7vSr8baed8 or contact ...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, May 15, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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Orange County 4-H Fun Night
Friday, June 19, 2026
Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...
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