Rotarians Join Efforts to Prevent Substance Abuse

     Jennifer Ocasio, coordinator of the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center’s Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County, recently informed Warwick Valley Rotarians of the many programs offered for prevention, recovery, treatment, education, training and community involvement. Her talk tied in with current projects local Rotarians are supporting.

     The Rotary and the Warwick Valley High School Interact Club will host “Bowl for a Cause” on Sun., Mar. 15 at Pin Street Lanes, located at 154 Rte. 94, in Warwick, to help prevent suicide and drug abuse. Proceeds from the bowling fundraiser will go to Warwick American Legion Post 214, Warwick VFW Post 4662, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County (ADAC) and the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Orange County (NAMI). To register or donate, visit www.warwickvalleyrotary.org.

Rotary President-elect Ed Lynch (from left), “Bowl for a Cause” co-chair with Dr. David Dempster; Rotary Community Service Director Wayne Patterson; Guest Speaker Jennifer Ocasio; & Warwick Rotary President Tina Buck gather for a photo during a Rotary Club meeting.