Featured this week at the Community Warehouse
The Western Catskills Community Warehouse (WCCW) is open for business on Fridays and Saturdays in the Village of Stamford, offering new and gently used building materials, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, appliances, architectural salvage, and more. The Western Catskills Community Warehouse is being operated by Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc. (WCCRC) and all proceeds will benefit WCCRC’s programs and services.
Our featured item this week is a 20" Task Force push reel mower (pictured above); like-new with instruction manual. Just in time for the mowing season! Reasonably priced; it can be purchased locally this weekend, here at the Community Warehouse, at 76 Main Street in the Village of Stamford.
All items for sale at the WCCW are donated by area businesses, contractors, and individuals and are on display in the delightful showroom located conveniently on Main Street. WCCRC is requesting charitable donations of new and gently used merchandise for the WCCW, including kitchen and bathroom fixtures, cabinetry and countertops, appliances, flooring and siding, tools and other items. Please contact WCCRC for the Donation Guidelines at 607-652-2823 or info@westerncatskills.org.
Donation drop-offs during our weekend business hours are welcome and encouraged. For more information regarding acceptable donations, please visit us on the web or give us a call at 607-652-2072.
The Western Catskills Community Warehouse opens its doors at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays and is open until 4:00 p.m. Saturday hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.
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Buzz Sessions: call to sign up TODAY!
Neighbors teaching neighbors for everyday life; The Learning Hive, is a Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc. initiative that provides a sustainable connected learning experience to the region. Educational workshops focusing on homeowner, tenant & landlord, upcycling, home DIY projects & more will be held in Stamford at the Western Catskills Community Arts Center, up the hill from the Community Warehouse at 76 Main Street in the Village of Stamford.
Classes are small, available slots limited. Call today for more details & to reserve a seat in one or more of the following:
Happening tomorrow --> Painting on Glass series taught by longtime artisan, Lillian Miccio. Discover in this hands-on workshop the art of painting on glass. Learn to create your own unique household décor & gifts, unlike anything you, friends, & family have seen before. $10 per individual session. Every Friday afternoon, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, beginning June 5th.
Happening tomorrow --> Get ready to buy a house! Purchasing your first home is a tremendous stepping stone; start out on the right foot by being fully informed. As a HUD approved housing counselor, Elizabeth Estelle will be hosting a 1st time home buyer’s buzz session. Learn to resolve credit issues, create long & short term budgets, prepare to shop for a mortgage, choosing a realtor, etc. Free. June 12, noon - 1 pm.
This Saturday--> Chair & Small Furniture Structural Repair with Don Dales, who has decades of experience in the industry. Don will walk the group through basic structural repair of small wooden chairs, stools & furniture in a comprehensive lesson on common techniques, structure terminology, types of glue, tools to use, etc. $10 for a 3 hour lesson. Saturday, June 13th, 9 am – noon.
Coming soon --> Discover the Art of Reupholstering small chairs (dining room, stools, etc.) with Don Dales, known to be one of the most skilled craftsmen in the area. This workshop will consist of two lessons. Demonstration based; learn the tools & materials of the trade, as well as the process to do it yourself in a small group setting. $15 for both lessons. Saturday, June 27th & July 11, 1 pm – 3 pm.
For more details & to sign up, call 607-652-2823 ext. 104 to speak with Elizabeth or e-mail info@westerncatskills.org.
To learn more about WCCRC and its programs, visit us on the web at westerncatskills.org and don't forget to "Like" our page on Facebook for the latest news and opportunities.