Here are just a few of the latest news and events we’d like to share with you.
Celebrating our second year of Performances in the Park
This year marks our second year for our performances in the park program. The local community was treated to two different shows, the Alchemist in July and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in September, drawing many to …
the park to enjoy free live theatre. more
CARP Raises over $10,000 for Summer Camp Scholarships in 2025
Surpassing our last year’s contribution, CARP was able to fund Summer Camp scholarships of over $10,000. This brings its total contributions to over $50,000 over the last 8 years. Scholarships allow local kids across multiple …
communities that may not be able to afford the 5-week program, to participate. Fitness, a wide range of activities, swimming lessons and a community garden program, all make for a wonderful summer adventure that the kids will always remember. Thanks again to all our donors supporting this important effort. more
Hudson River Bank and Trust award CARP funding
CARP was honored to receive $5,000 from the Hudson River Bank to help stage 1 funding activities for the new Fitness Trail to be located at Crellin Park, Chatham. A multi-year, multi-stage effort will include …
a 2000 square foot, handicapped-accessible, anchor “gym” with a one-half mile loop of 12 remote workstations that allow participants to customize their workouts based on goals and interests. more
It’s show time!
The Ackerman Foundation and Stewarts Holiday Matching Fund joined CARP this year to help us deliver our 2025 Performances in the Park series. The combined contribution of $2,500, in addition to other generous individuals, allowed …
us to put on two live theatre events – the Alchemist and Julius Caeser in July and September respectively. Well received and fun for all. more
CARP joins SummerFest event
For the first time in its history, CARP joined the Chatham SummerFest festivities in July. We were excited to support the event, increase our visibility, be able to talk to people more about our work, …
not to mention have a bunch of tasty food and meet more members of our communities. Over 1000 people attended. Amazing. more
CARP leads clean-up of Crellin Park Pump Track
A day of much needed clean-up work at the Crellin Park Pump Track and a delicious BBQ to celebrate the effort, made the event a total success. Come join us next year.
Planting important seeds in the community
As part of its on-going support of the Children’s Garden at Crellin part, CARP was happy to announce a 2025 donation to this important and popular program of over $1,200 to aid it in purchasing …
of supplies and tools. more
See you at the movies
CARP joined in the celebration of the newly refurbished and re-opened Crandell Theatre on Main Street Chatham by becoming part of their supporting advertiser community. Watch for our ad while you watch wonderful movies in …
this beautifully restored setting. Congratulations to this important community icon. more