Community Partners and Programs
UPCOMING EVENTS
AWCO Summer Camp
The AWCO Summer Camp for Amenia and Wassaic Residents ages 3-11 will take place July 5 – August 5, 2022.
Details and registration information coming soon!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Webutuck Little League
The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization is proud to be a primary sponsor of the Webutuck Little League. With over 90 local children registered, we are happy to help with uniforms for the season that kicked off on Sunday April 23. Play ball!
Troutbeck Symposium
The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and the Silo Ridge Community Foundation are proud to sponsor the Troutbeck Symposium on April 28/29.
For More information visit: https://troutbeck.com/events/troutbeck-symposium/
Sharon Road Race
The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization is pleased to be a Diamond Sponsor of the upcoming Sharon Classic Road Race. All proceeds of the event benefit the Sharon Day Care.
For more information: visit: https://www.sharonclassic.org
Lucky Orphans
People Helping Horses Heal People is the mission that guides Lucky Orphans. The AWCO is proud to continuously sponsor this organization.
For more information: visit: https://www.luckyorphans.org
The Wassaic Project Summer Benefit
The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Community Foundation have sponsored the Wassaic Project’s upcoming Summer Benefit as a “Business Underwriter.” We are proud to support this annual event as well as provide annual funding for their educational programs.
For more information: visit: https://www.wassaicproject.org/events-list
Amenia Adopt A Family
This holiday season, The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Community Foundation supported Amenia Adopt-A-Family, a charitable organization that partners with local churches and businesses to provide food access to local families in need, with an increase of services and donations over the holidays.
RECENT EVENTS
Amenia's 10th Annual "Celebration of Lights"
Amenia hosted the 10th Annual “Celebration of Lights” on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
The event included family-friendly activities in Downtown Amenia, including snacks and refreshments, Tree Lighting Ceremony in Fountain Square, and Parade of Lights, beginning at the Amenia Fire House and ending at Four Brothers Restaurant
The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Field Club were proud sponsors of this event.
View event photos HERE!
Holiday Toy Drive
Holiday Toy Drive WISH LIST
Hometown Heroes
The AWCO proudly supported the Amenia Lions Club on this year’s Hometown Hero banners. We are thankful for all of our veterans, past and present, and honored to be involved in this community project. Thanks to Millbrook Electric for their assistance hanging the banners.
The Hudson Valley Rodeo & Chris Janson Concert
On October 2, 2021, The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization hosted the 1st Hudson Valley Rodeo at Keane Stud in Amenia, NY. Supported by the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, the rodeo was topped off with an evening concert featuring country music star Chris Janson, along with special guest Ian Flanigan. All net proceeds from this community event benefited the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and its programs. The rodeo and concert were a sold out success! Stay tuned for 2022 event dates!
This event was the first of what is slated to become an annual, event in the picturesque area of northern Dutchess County. The family friendly event featured Mutton Bustin’, Barrel Racing, Roping, Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. After the rodeo, event attendees moved to the concert field where Saugerties musician Ian Flanigan, one of the top finalists of The Voice, opened the concert portion of the evening. Award winning country musician, Chris Janson, whose hits include Buy Me a Boat, Fix a Drink & Good Vibes, headlined the evening’s performance.
The Hudson Valley Rodeo was produced by Leland McMillan of LKC Rodeo Productions in Huntley, MT and Woodstock-based Chet-5 Productions, Inc. Sponsors include the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, Stoneleaf, Silo Ridge Field Club, Discovery Land Company, and Casamigos.
Amenia-Wassaic Community Outreach Summer Program
The first year of the Amenia-Wassaic Community Outreach Summer Program was a huge success! Sponsored by the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and the Maplebrook School Community Outreach Pilot Program, over 36 kids, ages 3-13, participated in the month-long program. The program provided an enriching and engaging recreational experience for children while enhancing their physical, social and emotional skills through a variety of group activities.
The Program was a community effort, made possible by Maplebrook School, Silo Ridge Field Club, Amenia Free Library, Cousins Café, Fudgy’s Ice Cream and Four Brothers Pizza Inn. Huge Thanks to the team!
- Program Director - Aimee Wesley
- Assistant Program Director - Danielle Yeno
- Counselors - Lauren Ball, Robert Ball, Ashtyn Whitehead, Robby Caeners
July 4th Fireworks
In celebration of America’s Independence Day, The Silo Ridge Community Foundation, in partnership with the Amenia Fire Company and Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization presented a free firework display for the community.The display was put on by Fireworks Extravaganza, a professional pyrotechnics company who specialize in safe, beautiful fireworks shows.
“We are thrilled to bring this spectacular firework show to the Amenia-Wassaic community so that everyone can enjoy a safe and fun family celebration of America” says, Jamie Vitiello, board member of both organizations.
If you would like to add your event to our Community Calendar,
please email Meredith Curley.