News Archives

November 2010 News:

Azalea Blossom’s annual fundraising dance
Thank you to everyone who attended Azalea Blossom’s annual fall dance on October 30th.
For those who couldn’t make it, please mark your calendar down for next year’s event-October 29th, 2011. We would like to thank all of our community partners who contributed to the event: Greenville NY Girl Scout Troupe #1616, DJ Richard Tollner, Catalpa House Bed and Breakfast, Jake Moon Café, Medusa General Store, Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers, Captured Moments custom framing, Sarah Nelson Weiss Yoga and Pilates, artist Kristen Wyckoff, the Carrot Barn of Schoharie, and Partridge Run Farm. www.azaleablossom.com/pages/donations.html

Call for new Board Members!
If you are a dedicated individual with experience in the fields of education, the arts, social service or the not for profit sector and have the time and passion to make a difference in the lives of others, please consider serving as a board member for Azalea Blossom, Incorporated. Please e mail contact@azaleablossom.com for further information.

Upcoming SAFE through the Arts programs in Gilboa and Schenectady
Azalea Blossom Inc. is pleased to announce its upcoming SAFE through the Arts programs. During the week of December 6-10, the SAFE through the Arts program will take place at Gilboa-Conesville School in Schoharie County, New York, thanks in part to grants from Stewarts Shops, the Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation and the New Heritage Music Foundation. In early January, Margaret will be bringing the program to Mount Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady, New York. This program will be made possible through support of the New Heritage Music Foundation and individual contributions. www.azaleablossom.com/pages/safe.html

Please follow SAFE through the Arts on Facebook and Twitter
You now have the opportunity to keep up with daily updates on the SAFE through the Arts program by becoming a fan of our SAFE through the Arts facebook page and following us on twitter! http://www.facebook.com/safethroughthearts and http://twitter.com/SAFEthroughArts

August 2010 News:

Azalea Blossom’s annual fundraising dance, October 30th
In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Azalea Blossom Incorporated, a 501 c3 organization dedicated to the prevention, awareness, and education of domestic and social violence and child abuse through the use of music, multi-media and the Arts, will be holding its annual fundraising dance at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville on Saturday, October 30th from 7 to 10 PM. The suggested donation is $5 per person and everyone is welcome! The event will feature music by local DJ Richard Tollner, food available for purchase, and fabulous raffle prizes! Please visit our Events page.

SAFE through the Arts at Windham-Ashland-Jewett and Marlboro
The SAFE through the Arts violence prevention program took place for seventh and eighth graders at Windham-Ashland –Jewett school In Greene County during the last week of September. The program was made possible, in part, by generous donations from The Bank of Greene County and the New Heritage Music Foundation. Currently, SAFE through the Arts is in residence for all eighth graders at Marlboro School in Ulster County. The program at Marlboro, which is being sponsored by and the New Heritage Music Foundation, will culminate with an assembly concert performed by Margaret’s band joined by members of the eighth grade chorus on Friday, October 15th. www.azaleablossom.com/pages/safe.html

Buy a raffle ticket for Azalea Blossom!
Even if you cannot attend the dance on October 30th, please consider buying a raffle ticket. Some of the prizes include a free night’s stay at the Catalpa House bed and breakfast as well as music and art donated by local businesses and artists. For a complete list of raffle prizes, please visit our Raffle page.

Please follow SAFE through the Arts on Facebook and Twitter
SAFE through the Arts now has presence on Facebook and Twitter! We would like to thank everyone who has become our friends and fans of our social media networks and would like to encourage all of you to join us! (Please note: If you previously became a fan of our facebook page, please make sure that you are still a fan of the current page as we recently had technical difficulties. Thanks so much!!) http://www.facebook.com/safethroughthearts and http://twitter.com/SAFEthroughArts

 

August 2010 News:

Azalea Blossom Incorporated on Goodsearch
Did you know that Azalea Blossom Incorporated can benefit every time you browse the internet? Please be sure to designate Azalea Blossom Incorporated as your charity of choice when you use Goodsearch as a search agent. http://www.goodsearch.com

Pepsi Refresh Project
Azalea Blossom Incorporated is looking forward to participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project in the near future. We will be sure to keep you posted as to when and how to vote for the SAFE through the Arts program! Thanks in advance for your support. www.azaleablossom.com/pages/safe.html

Azalea Blossom’s Annual Fall Dance
Please save the date now for the annual dance to benefit the SAFE through the Arts program, which will take place at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville on Saturday, October 30th. http://www.azaleablossom.com/pages/events.html

 

July 2010 News:

News from Azalea Blossom Incorporated
Azalea Blossom Incorporated is Margaret Bernstein's not for profit organization dedicated towards the prevention, education and awareness of child abuse and domestic and social violence through the creation and use of music, multi-media and the Arts. Currently, we are in the process of scheduling SAFE through the Arts programs in schools throughout New York State for the 2010-2011 school year. For further information, please visit http://www.azaleablossom.com/pages/safe.html

Azalea Blossom welcomes Christina
We could like to welcome Christina Ilowiecki, our new summer intern program coordinator to Azalea Blossom. To learn more about Christina and our other dedicated volunteers, please visit www.azaleablossom.com/pages/internsvolunteers.html

Thanks From Azalea Blossom Incorporated
Azalea Blossom Incorporated would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to recent donations from the Bank of Greene County and Price Chopper's Golub Foundation. Both of these community organizations are repeat funders of the SAFE through the Arts program. To see a list of Azalea Blossom Incorporated's donors, please visit www.azaleablossom.com/pages/donations.html

Congratulations to Galway High School Students!
Azalea Blossom Incorporated would like to sincerely thank Galway High School Graphic Arts teacher Maureen Mierzwa and her students for their work and creativity on the new SAFE through the Arts brochure. Special thanks and congratulations to Rita Ball and Katie Thayer, Weston Staufenberg, Megan Trigg and Victoria Giftos for their winning designs! www.azaleablossom.com/pages/safe.html

 

June 2010 News:

Azalea Blossom receives grant from Stewarts Shops
Azalea Blossom Incorporated, the 501c3 organization founded by Margaret Bernstein for the awareness, prevention, and education of domestic violence through the use of music, multi-media and the arts, is a recent recipient of a $350 grant for the SAFE through the Arts program. The funds will be used towards programming of the SAFE through the Arts program in upstate New York. For further information, please visit our SAFE page.

Behind the Scenes
This column on the Monthly newsletter will feature one of our dedicated people who are working behind the scenes at Growing Azalea Music and Azalea Blossom Incorporated to make things happen. This month we are highlighting The Voice Workshop’s founder, Jeannie LoVetri, who has been Margaret’s vocal coach, for the last four years.

 

March 2010 News:

Happy Azaleazation Day!
On March 8th, 1983, Margaret wrote her song “Azalea”, which later planted the seeds for the forming of her Growing Azalea Music Productions (1992) Azalea Blossom Incorporated (2005) and her original children’s’ musical ‘The Little Seed” (1990). The concept of Azalea is to celebrate the uniqueness and beauty within each of us. “Azaleation Day” also coincidently coincides with International Women’s Day.

Behind the Scenes
New! This column on the Monthly newsletter will feature one of our dedicated people who are working behind the scenes at Growing Azalea Music and Azalea Blossom Incorporated to make things happen. This month we are highlighting Azalea Blossom’s new intern, Laura Karutis. Meet Laura and also read about Azalea Blossom’s dedicated board members!

 

February 2010 News:

Welcome to our new interns!
Growing Azalea Music and Azalea Blossom Incorporated would like to welcome new interns from local Universities to their promotion and administrative team this semester: Laura Karutis (SUNY Cobleskill), Alexis Gines (SUNY Albany), Pooja Ramani (SUNY Albany), and Amber and Ashley Taylor (SUNY Albany). To learn more about volunteer opportunities within Azalea Blossom Incorporated, please visit our volunteer page.

 

January 2010 News:

Azalea Blossom welcomes new Board of Directors
Margaret Bernstein is proud to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors, all of whom bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the organization. Mike Skinner, Lisa Reitman-Dobi, Nelta Miller, and Debbie Young will be joining existing board members Katie Cross and Helen (Bunty) Bernstein. We would also like to thank Daphane Pearson, who recently resigned from the Board of Directors for her dedicated three years of service as board member and treasurer. To learn more about Azalea Blossom’s Board of Directors, please visit www.azaleablossom.com/pages/empsboards.html

Donations to Azalea Blossom Incorporated
We would like to thank everyone who so generously contributed donations during the holiday season to Azalea Blossom Inc. for SAFE through the Arts, the weeklong educational program for middle school students on the prevention of domestic violence and abuse through the use of music, multi-media and the Arts. To learn more about how to donate as well to view a list of current donors, please visit www.azaleablossom.com/pages/donations.html