Center for Creative Education

Game Night with Malik is this Friday! March 6th from 4-6 pm! 2K, Fortnite, Smash Brothers & more! $10 per person 16 Cedar Street, Kingston Register at CCE4ME.ORG.

The Pallet guy (Marco) did it again! Look at this beautiful piece of ART work created from over 50 used pallets. Stop by #CCE to see this beautiful case filled with CCE merchandise! cce4me.org

Happy March!! Attached is the link to renew or pay your monthly membership fees. Please be sure to indicate which classes you or your child will be taking and if it will be in person or virtual (where available). https://cce4me.org/registration-materials-kingston/... Scholarship assistance is still available if needed. Please fill out the scholarship form on the website. https://cce4me.org/scholarship-request-form/ If you would like to receive monthly invoices or to set up automatic deductions, please call or visit us in the office, we’re happy to help! A HUGE thank you to those who donate a little extra each month toward scholarships. It is greatly appreciated. Please stop in and see us or call with any questions. Thank you!

Find your sparkle and shine in CCE’s after school, evening and weekend classes! Register online at CCE4ME. ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! Monday classes include: ... 4pm: Intro to Jazz- Art, Music & History! Ages 10+ 5pm: Ritmo en Espanol (learn Spanish using rhythm) ages 6+ 6pm: Youth Tap & Jazz ages 5+ DXF- Low Impact adults 7pm: Soul Line Dance adults Tap & Jazz adults See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #cce4me #community #arts #wellness #tecnology #kingston #youth #adults #inperson #virtual #fun #safe #seen #supported #celebrated

THIS SATURDAY! SHOP OVER 30 AMAZING LOCAL VENDORS! The Kingston Midtown Market is a monthly event highlighting local vendors, artists and performers. ... Join CCE and Mai Tai’s as we present January’s event THIS SATURDAY, January 23rd from 1-6pm. Visit kingstonmm.com for a list and direct links to some of the vendors that will be in attendance! Social Distancing, temperatures upon entry and Masks are required. Hand Sanitizer is available throughout the facility. There are still a few Indoor and Outdoor vendor spaces are available. Contact [email protected] for details. Vendor fees are donated to support CCE youth programs. Vendors details and registration can be found at https://bit.ly/38RTEMv Follow @thekingstonmm on Instagram and Kingston Midtown Market on Facebook for more information. #thekingstonmm #vendor #shoplocal #supportcommunity #thekingstonmidtownmarket

Happy to take a moment for our Project Access students to witness a piece of history and have an opportunity to learn more about the democratic process.

The energy, the music, the rhythms...Let’s gooooooooo!!! Check out our SUPER FUN Thursday class schedule: 4pm:... Beginner Hip Hop (8-12) Lil’ Ninja (6-11) 5pm: Intermediate Hip Hop (8-12) Funky Beats Around the World (6+) 7pm: DXF Dance (adults) See our full schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #guitar #ballet #chess #lyrical #theater #storytelling #hiphop #energydancecompany #pook #dance #drumming #lilninja #dxf #salsa #tango #funkybeats #classesforeveryone #cce4me

Thank you to Chef Kim and People’s Place Executive Director Christine Hein for their help in supplying lunch to our Project Access students! Thank you for your support in feeding our hungry kids!

The Center for Creative Education (CCE) established the Project Access program in response to area school districts moving to virtual learning due to the pandemic. CCE’s Project Access program is comprised of a team of caring and supportive staff that provide a safe, stable, social emotional learning environment to local elementary, middle, and high school students. Students receive educational support, arts enrichment, and opportunities for peer social interactions along wit...h access to food, tech devices, Wi-Fi, and fun. Project Resilience is an Ulster County program launched by County Executive Pat Ryan in partnership with Community Foundation and the Ulster County United Way to support those vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic. CCE would like to take this opportunity to thank Pat Ryan and the Project Resilience team for stopping by to visit today and for their continued support of our program as we strive to minimize the harmful effects of the pandemic on vulnerable children and families in our community.

THIS SATURDAY! SUPPORT AMAZING LOCAL VENDORS! The Kingston Midtown Market is a monthly event highlighting local vendors, artists and performers. ... Join CCE and Mai Tai’s as we present January’s event on Saturday, January 23rd from 1-6pm. Social Distancing, temperatures upon entry and Masks are required. Hand Sanitizer is available throughout the facility. There are still a few Indoor and Outdoor vendor spaces are available. Contact [email protected] for details. Vendor fees go toward CCE youth programs. Vendors details and registration can be found at https://bit.ly/38RTEMv Follow @thekingstonmm on Instagram for more information. #thekingstonmm #vendor #shoplocal #supportcommunity #thekingstonmidtownmarket

Come try our Tuesday class offerings at CCE! Register online at CCE4ME.ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! ... 4pm: Hip Hop Teens (13-18) Multicultural Percussion (6+) 5pm: Kids Explore! Arts, Rhythm & Music (2-5) Movimiento en Espanol (7+) 6pm: P.O.O.K - drumming class (8+) Open to everyone!! 7pm: Energy Rehearsal (teams only) HIGH ENERGY DXF (adults) *in person and virtual available See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #guitar #ballet #chess #lyrical #theater #storytelling #energydancecompany #pook #spanish #percussion #art #rhythm #mysic #dance #hiphop #dxf #kickboxing #strengthtraining #soullinedancing

Thank you to dance legends B-Boy Kwikstep and B-Girl Rokafella, for visiting Energy Dance Company’s rehearsal tonight!

We’re SOOOOOOOO excited to be back from break and ready to see everyone in CCE’s after school, evening and weekend classes! Register online at CCE4ME. ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! Monday classes include: ... 4pm: Intro to Jazz- Art, Music & History! Ages 10+ 5pm: Ritmo en Espanol (learn Spanish using rhythm) ages 6+ 6pm: Youth Tap & Jazz ages 5+ DXF- Low Impact adults 7pm: Soul Line Dance adults Tap & Jazz adults See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #cce4me #community #arts #wellness #tecnology #kingston #youth #adults #inperson #virtual #fun #safe #seen #supported #celebrated

Always a chance to inspire our children and ourselves. Thank you Rosendale Theatre and Carrie Wykoff & Jesse for creating this space for us. If you haven’t been at the Center for Creative Education - Arts with a purpose check it out soon at CCE4me.org

It’s 2021 and CCE is excited to add new members to our dedicated Board of Directors! Looking for a way to put your heart into community? Work with CCE board members and staff to grow programs, plan events and build community connections! Previous Board experience preferred but not mandatory. ... To apply, please visit our website menu at CCE4ME.ORG or click on the link http://cce4me.org/board-of-directors-application/ We look forward to a creative, empowering and inspiring 2021 and hope you will join us! #boardofdirectors #takingapplications #supportcommunity #supportyouth #supportartseducation #supporthumanservices

The Kingston Midtown Market is a monthly event highlighting local vendors, artists and performers. Join CCE and Mai Tai’s as we present January’s event on Saturday, January 23rd from 1-6pm. Social Distancing, temperatures upon entry and Masks are required. Hand Sanitizer is available throughout the facility. ... Indoor and Outdoor vendor spaces are available. Contact [email protected] for details. Vendors details and registration can be found at https://bit.ly/38RTEMv Follow @thekingstonmm on Instagram for more information. #thekingstonmm #vendor #shoplocal #supportcommunity #thekingstonmidtownmarket

CCE is excited to invite new members to our dedicated Board of Directors! Looking for a way to put your heart into community? Work with CCE board members and staff to grow programs, plan events and build community connections! Previous Board experience preferred but not mandatory. ... To apply, please visit our website menu at CCE4ME.ORG or click on the link http://cce4me.org/board-of-directors-application/ We look forward to a creative, empowering and inspiring 2021 and hope you will join us! #boardofdirectors #takingapplications #supportcommunity #supportyouth #supportartseducation #supporthumanservices

The Seventh Day Of Kwanzaa, IMANI

What a year indeed! 2020 brought challenges, changes and new programs and connections with community. Here are some of the highlights of the year. We have so much more planned for 2021 and hope you join us on the journey! Happy New Year!

The sixth Day Of Kwanzaa, Kuumba

The fifth Day Of Kwanzaa, NIA

The fourth Day Of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH)

Evelyn Clarke teaches us about the 7 days of Kwanzaa through storytelling and song. The Third Day Of Kwanzaa, UJIMA

Evelyn Clarke teaches us about the 7 days of Kwanzaa through storytelling and song.

Evelyn Clarke teaches us how the 7 principles of Kwanzaa teach us the value of community through song and story telling

Greeting HABARI GANI, meaning What is the news? In case you didn’t know.. Kwanzaa is not Christmas for people of color. Kwanzaa is a holiday in which black people unite To celebrate the principles stripped from us because it united us. It is a way for us to connect to our history and our culture. ... The seven principles of Kwanzaa: Join us at 4pm on FB Live as Evelyn Clarke of New Progressive Baptist Church teaches us How the 7 principles of KWANZAA teach us the value of community through song and storytelling.

Wishing family, friends and community a Happy Kwanzaa in celebration of the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa’s Nguzo Saba, Umoja ( Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-Determination); Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith).

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from our CCE Family to yours!

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to the People’s Place team, Bob Siracusano and the Sawer Motors team and Joanna Black of The First Responders Children’s Foundation! Their generous donations allowed CCE to provide over 2000 dolls, toys and electronics for distribution through the Everette Hodge Center, Boy’s & Girls Club, Brookside School, Kingston City Schools, Rondout Center, Read & Write Program, Catskill temporary housing, Hudson Valley Landing, Spring Brook Apartments,... Seasoned Delicious Toy Drive and CCE’s Project Access! So grateful to have collaborated with so many amazing community minded businesses to bring a smile to our youth and spread our blessings throughout the community. Thank you to our many gift wrapping elves from Seasoned Delicious Foods, Harambee, My Kingston Kids, Everette Hodge Center and CCE’s Booster Club who spent HOURS and DAYS wrapping gifts! From CCE’s family to yours! Happy Holidays! #cce4me #peoplesplace #seasoneddeliciousfoods #harambee #kingstonkids #sawyermotors #firstresponderschildrensfoundation #hodgecentet

Join us for the last Tuesday classes of the year! Register online at CCE4ME.ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! ... 4pm: Hip Hop Teens (13-18) Multicultural Percussion (6+) 5pm: Kids Explore! Arts, Rhythm & Music (2-5) Movimiento en Espanol (7+) 6pm: P.O.O.K - drumming class (8+) Open to everyone!! 7pm: Energy Rehearsal (teams only) HIGH ENERGY DXF (adults) *in person and virtual available See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #guitar #ballet #chess #lyrical #theater #storytelling #energydancecompany #pook #spanish #percussion #art #rhythm #mysic #dance #hiphop #dxf #kickboxing #strengthtraining #soullinedancing

Good Evening, Due to the recent gun violence and death of a 12 year old child in Kingston, the Kingston City School District will be sending counselors/ therapists to CCE’s daytime learning program, Project Access, to check in on our students. Please contact Project Access Supervisor Emma Hambright with any questions or concerns at 845-338-7664 or [email protected].

The gift of today’s gift wrapping elves come straight from My Kingston Kids and Harambee! Thank you! #mykingstonkids #harambee #cce4me

Join Carrie and Meridith every Sunday for an interactive, fun, empowering workout as they #MIXITUP with Dance, Kickboxing, Strength Training and Soul Line Dancing! 10:30am: In person at CCE, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston or virtually on ZOOM. Drop In Class: $15... Seniors (60+): $10 Monthly Unlimited classes: $75 Register online at CCE4ME.ORG. #cce4me #dxf #dancexrossfitness #dance #kickboxing #strengthtraining #soullinedancing #adults #fun #empowering #exercise #kingston #fitness #online #zoom #virtuallearning #danceoutside #dancefitness #groupfitness #danceunitesus

Wrapping up our wrapping party for tonight. Until tomorrow... #cce4me #seasoneddeliciousfoods

Thank you Maia, David and Eduardo for a beautiful evening of dance and music.

More elves busy at work! Shout out to our crews from CCE, Hodge Center and holiday collaborator Seasoned Delicious!

There’s still time to enjoy tonight’s show! Support the Center for Creative Education’s youth programs and scholarships by attending Dojo Dance Company’s Intimate Tango Show & Fundraiser. Performances by Eduardo Parra, Maia Martinez and David Salvatierra.... 100% of proceeds go to youth scholarships, programs and giving back to our community! Purchase VERY LIMITED In person or unlimited VIRTUAL tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/203440989741159

Message from Executive Director, Bryant Drew Andrew’s.

Teaching our future B-Boys and B-Girls! Hip Hop Kids with Malik every Saturday at 10:30.

Starting the morning with dance! DXF with Lisa in the house and virtual!

Celebrate Saturday Mornings with Dance at CCE! The magic hour is 10:30am and our offerings include: Hip Hop Kids ( 5-10) with Malik! *registration for IN PERSON classes is currently full but register to be added to the wait list and/or join us VIRTUALLY! ... HIGH ENERGY DXF (adults) with Lisa & Drew! Limited IN PERSON space still available! VIRTUAL class option also available! Bring your water, hand weights and a towel. **Saturday BONUS: stay after class for a quick strength training session with Malik & Carrie! Upper Body, Lower Body & Core...work them all in just 15 minutes! Don’t forget your weights! See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #guitar #ballet #chess #lyrical #theater #storytelling #hiphop #energydancecompany #pook #dance #drumming #lilninja #dxf #salsa #tango #funkybeats #kickboxing #strengthtraining #soullinedancing #classesforeveryone #cce4me

Present time with Drew!

It’s shopping time!!

Vendors on hand with Gift Ideas, Gift Wrapping, Shopping Bingo & More!

The Holiday Shopping EXTRAVAGANZA is still on TONIGHT from 5-10pm! SHOP LOCAL vendors for holiday gift giving ideas. Social distancing and PPE is required. Fresh air ventilation and extra stand alone air filtration in each room and hand sanitizer at entry and each vendor table. Gloves available as well. ... Hope to see you tonight!

CCE’s Project Access is OPEN regular hours, 8-3, today, Friday 12/18. Snow is still in the process of being cleared, especially on side roads, please travel safe!

Shop Local TOMORROW night at CCE!

Support the Center for Creative Education’s youth programs and scholarships by attending Dojo Dance Company’s Intimate Tango Show & Fundraiser. Performances by Eduardo Parra, Maia Martinez and David Salvatierra. 100% of proceeds go to youth scholarships, programs and giving back to our community!... Purchase VERY LIMITED In person or unlimited VIRTUAL tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/203440989741159

Due to inclement weather and the closing of Kingston City Schools, CCE will be closed Thursday, 12/17. Enjoy your snow day! Stay safe and warm!

Due to anticipated snow, CCE has decided to cancel all afternoon and evening classes. *Energy Dance Company will still have rehearsal on Zoom.

Hello Wednesday!! Register online at CCE4ME. ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! 4pm: Acoustic Guitar (6+)... Tippy Toes Playful Ballet (5+) Jr. Energizers Rehearsal (teams only) 5pm: Chess (6+) Lyrical Dance (8+) Theater & Storytelling (7+) Energizers Rehearsal (teams only) 5:30pm: P.O.O.K - Open invitation to the community through December (8+) 6:30pm: Energy Rehearsal (teams only) See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #guitar #ballet #chess #lyrical #theater #storytelling #energydancecompany #pook

Live and Virtual shopping w/ Road side pick up DECEMBER 18th, 5p to 10p CCE 16 Cedar St, Kingston NY 12401 SAFETY FIRST.. ... For the safety of the public.. customers experiencing fever, coughing, shortness of breath or any flu like symptoms will be asked to shop online. Please help us keep each other safe and healthy.. WE ALL HAVE A ROLE IN PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY. (Masks a must, temperature checks, limited numbers indoors, hand sanitizer stations, vendor face shield and mask will be worn, state of the art AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM AND EXTERNAL air filtration system IN EVERY ROOM)

Happy Holiday from CCE4me.org

Don’t let the snow fool you. It’s a BEAUTIFUL day to register for CCE’s after school, evening and weekend classes! Register online at CCE4ME. ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! Monday classes include: ... 4pm: Intro to Jazz- Art, Music & History! Ages 10+ 5pm: Ritmo en Espanol (learn Spanish using rhythm) ages 6+ 6pm: Youth Tap & Jazz ages 5+ DXF- Low Impact adults 7pm: Soul Line Dance adults Tap & Jazz adults See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #cce4me #community #arts #wellness #tecnology #kingston #youth #adults #inperson #virtual #fun #safe #seen #supported #celebrated

Mai Tai ,Nubian Butterfly and Butterfly Drops are thrilled to present Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! This Event will take place on December 18th, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at CCE 16 Cedar St, Kingston, NY. Limited space available! ... Register by December 15, 2020 to become a vendor at this fantastic local community shopping event. Vendor package: $35 8 x 8 space (must bring own table and chair) $45 8 x 8 space with table and chair rental Complimentary 110v power outlet (no power strips or extensions cords with multiple plugs) Upgrade your vendor package by paying an additional $20 to become a sponsor o Logo placement on marketing material o Social media branding o Company name announced on radio stations. https://form.jotform.com/203364665283156 All vendors will be assigned, space and arrival times for stagger set up. For additional information please contact 8452881477.

Our elves are still fast at work getting presents ready for our youth from People’s Place’s Project Santa!Thank You Laura, Ella, Teya, Alyson and Lyla!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Bob Siracusano of Sawer Motors and Joanna Black of The First Responders Children’s Foundation and all of today’s volunteers for providing non-perishable food and toys to families and organizations at Cantine Field in Saugerties. They graciously and generously donated food for CCE’s Food Closet as well as a toys for our youth.

Officially ready for the holidays! Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa represented in our front movement room for all to see! Stop by and take a peak! Thank you to our helpers: Edmund for picking out a beautiful tree and Lisa,... Donna, Faith and Miranda for decorating!! Happy Holidays!

Friday evening fun at CCE! -Volunteers from the Booster Club are busy getting gifts ready for our youth! -Agitated to Elevated Teen Yoga/writing session with Leah Gooch... -No Bake Cookie making with Tara Sanders of Girls Inc and NYC Chef Liam Kamp

To our family, friends and community celebrating Hanukkah, Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness.

Santa’s workshop is in full swing! Such an amazing day partnering with People’s Place and their Project Santa program where we were able to provide food and presents to 150 families. #projectsanta #kingstonstrong #gifts #food #seasonofgiving

Do you love creating a fun, safe and supportive space for youth? CCE is seeking reliable, fun-loving, responsible and energetic YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELORS committed to the joy, understanding and safety of our youth during our new day learning program, PROJECT ACCESS. Youth Development Counselor ... ($14.50-$16 per hour) *pay based on experience Position is per diem. Program Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm Immediate openings available for full and part time per diem positions. Location: 16 Cedar Street, Kingston Apply at CCE4ME.ORG http://cce4me.org/youth-counselor-application/

Don’t let the rain fool you. It’s a BEAUTIFUL day to register for CCE’s after school, evening and weekend classes! Register online at CCE4ME. ORG to reserve your spot in class or stop by and do it in person! Monday classes include: ... 4pm: Intro to Jazz- Art, Music & History! Ages 10+ 5pm: Ritmo en Espanol (learn Spanish using rhythm) ages 6+ 6pm: Youth Tap & Jazz ages 5+ DXF- Low Impact adults 7pm: Soul Line Dance adults Tap & Jazz adults See our full fall schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG- where members are safe, seen, supported and celebrated! #fallschedule #registration #cce4me #community #arts #wellness #tecnology #kingston #youth #adults #inperson #virtual #fun #safe #seen #supported #celebrated

Double Your Donation’s Impact! #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to support nonprofit organizations such as Center For Creative Education. CCE’s mission is to enrich the social and cultural awareness of our youth and community through arts, wellness and education. CCE IS COMMUNITY FOCUSED. Over 90% of youth attend day, after-school, evening and weekend classes for free or reduced tuition. ... Classes are offered in arts, technology, music, wellness and culture as well as the Project Access day program created to provide students and families with a SAFE SPACE and ACCESS to food, WiFi, technology, socialization and connection to teachers and counselors while participating in virtual learning. CCE also gives back to the community with free events throughout the year! CCE provides a safe, sanitized and supportive environment and your contribution makes an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps! Make an even bigger impact on #GivingTuesday (December 1st), when Facebook will match $7 million in qualifying donations!! Donate today at https://www.facebook.com/donate/294925741832800/?fundraiser_source=external_url Thank you in advance for your support!

Just a reminder, CCE IS CLOSED Wednesday, 11/25 - 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving break. There are no classes this weekend. We hope you enjoy your time with loved ones. *CCE follows the Kingston City School Districts calendar regarding holiday closures and inclement weather decisions. ... Find our full schedule, registration and scholarship information at CCE4ME.ORG.

Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough for today. Truly grateful and blessed to be able to provide over 500 delicious meals, clothes, non-perishables, fruit, veggies, desserts, PPE, entertainment and more during our Spread Love Thanksgiving Event and so thankful for everyone who spent part of their Thanksgiving with us. Heartfelt thanks goes to our community business collaborators: Seasoned Delicious Foods, Beyond the 4 Walls, DXF- Dance Xross Fitness, Dojo Dance Compan...y, Community Action, Salvation Army, RUPCO, The City of Kingston, Samadhi, The Reher Center, Bread Alone, Radio Kingston, Kingston Interfaith Council, Fast Signs, People’s Place, Diamond Mills, Markertek, Hudson Valley Current, Midtown Rising, Harambee, My Kingston Kids, Ulster Uniform Services Inc., members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Pins n’ Needles (ladies of St. John’s Parish)! A huge THANK YOU to our Individual Community Sponsors: Rose Belfort, Laura Foss, Katherine Hite, Nya Speller, Stephannie Costello, Amy Fradon, Ramona Fradon, Laila Brady Walzer, Jennifer Lopez, Erin Borden, Sue Fick, Marcene Johnson, Reynolds Scott-Childress, Michele Howard, Barbara Scott, Stacey Nodelman, Barry Price, April Traum, Donna Tomesh, Angela Armstrong, Colleen Connors and Sarah Litvin. Thankful for our entertainment: DJ Vic, Alyssa Carpenter, Miranda Cruz, Maia Martinez of Dojo Dance Campany, DXF- Dance Xross Fitness and members of Energy Dance Company. And a STANDING OVATION to the over 75 volunteers who were on hand helping in every capacity to make the day run smoothly and safely with compassion, respect and fun! You are all phenomenal! And to our community: Thank you for coming out and participating in this event with us! #kingstonstrong #kingstoncares #spreadlove #spreadlovenotcovid