Leadership council recruiting youths

Middletown — The Orange County Youth Leadership and Service Council is holding a Membership Drive for youth who want to make a difference in their local and county communities. The council invites youth, ages 13 to 18 years old, who live in Orange County, to apply by Wednesday, Nov. 30. Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month in Middletown. The group offers a variety of leadership and teambuilding training sessions, and the potential to earn community service hours. The Orange County Youth Bureau is located at 30 Matthews St., Suite 107, in Goshen. For more information, call 291-2399, visit www.orangecountygov.com or write to youthbur@co.orange.ny.us.