Birthday wishes to Chris Bilick, Gloria Friehling, Samantha Klein, Charlie Murdock, Austin Lapidus, and Debra Rovi.

Happy anniversary to Colleen and Ed Cooke, Maria and Guy Jollie and to Cheryl and Jeffrey Cohen.

Our deepest sympathy to Babette, Michelle, Nicole, Jessica and extended family and friends of PFC William “Lloyd’ Ross who was killed recently in a tragic multi-vehicle car accident on 17B. Just months prior to this, the family had dealt with the unbearable death of their son. If the community would like to contribute toward expenses, kindly go to www.spotfund.com and search/ donate on the *RossFamilyFuneralFund link.

Check ahead for memorial service details on the 29th for Richard Foster (Bethel) and for Ann and Jim Culligan at the Big Barn (Hurleyville) at 11:30am.   

Donate to the WJFF Summer Fund Drive (wjffradio.org) as they intend to reach a $55,000 goal by the 29th.

Congratulations to talented local, Kellee Thellman, who has landed the Sullivan 180 Marketing Manager position.                                                                                                                                    

PSA: Emergency/ Crisis: 911 or 988. Overdose: 866-832-5575. SC Health: 845-292-5910.

“Let’s keep Bethel’s ‘Lives Lost’ number at 0 for ‘23”! Follow safety rules for land and water. “Life vest to GO in H2O”.

Bethel: Town information, meeting links and minutes: www.townofbethelny.us. Parks & Rec: 845-583-5360. The next 

Business Watch: Supporting and shopping local businesses is appreciated. Use Bethel Business Association’s  (www.bethelnybba.com) and the ‘23 BBA Bethel Guide as a services resource.

Look for music and events in Kauneonga at the Beekman Pavilion-Sticky Fingers Delectables on Saturday evenings. Stop by Laughing Ladies Antiques, in2retro Vintage and Antiques, or the weekend Pine Grove Flea Market along 17B.

There’s still time to apply for the Club at Smallwood membership! You may be missing the best pool, poolside and social experience, clubhouse activities and evening entertainment of the season. You don’t have to be a Bethel resident to enjoy all that they offer! Contact: 917-620-8561 or theclubatsmallwood.com.

Visit the Fort Delaware Museum’s “A Settlement Divided” exhibit (thedelawarecompany.org/fort-delaware-museum).

SC Museums Weekend is the 29-30th with free admission to a variety of local locations. Check SCVA: sullivancatskills.com.  

Debbie Fisher Palmarini continues collecting personal ‘69 Woodstock interviews for YouTube channel: “Hippie Stories: Live on the Sunshine Bus”. Use https://youtu.be/x-N0uz_Nyyk. To participate, call 845-798-7011. 

Stay In Shape: Use Bethel Town Park and Pool, the Smallwood Forest Reserve, and Lake Superior Park-a great deal! For hiking, use trailkeeper.com. Contact Town about the indoor pickleball schedule. Stop and watch a game at Collins Field.

Bethel Lakeside Music Series is held every Thursday at the Kauneonga Lake Community Park from 6-8pm. Bring a chair to enjoy great music and a fabulous sunset. “Keith Newman & Lynn Reno” are scheduled for the 27th.

The Yoga Space offers Saturday 9am Yoga at the KL Community Park. Rain? Beekman Pavilion. $15. BYO mat. Stop by the Kauneonga Lake Farm & Makers Market at the Square every Saturday from 11-2pm. The market hosts farm vendors, artisans, music and more. Hector’s Inn hosts the 9th Annual Car Show on the 29th starting at 12noon. Enjoy the day sharing cars (no fee or judging), stories, music, and food.  The annual Kauneonga Lake Fire Department Drive Thru BBQ will be fired up on Saturday, the 29th, at the firehouse from 2pm until sold out. $13 ticket supports our local firehouse! And lastly, there’s lots to do at the Callicoon Country Fair on Saturday from 1-5pm.

Hector’s has live music by Alyssa Goldstein on Sunday, the 30th, at 4pm.

Arts & Culture: Bethel Council of the Arts (fb), BCA@BethelArt.org, Bethelwoodscenter.org, Bashakillvineyards.com, Callicoontheater.com, Catskillartsociety.org, Cobaltstudios.net, Delawarehighlands.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Ebcpl.org, Farmartscollective.org, Fbplayhhouse.org, Harmonyinthewoods.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Libertysoulstage.com, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, Theeldredpreserve.com, sccoplayers.org, scdw.net, shadowlandstages.org and scnyhistory.org.      

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts offers Pavilion and Event Gallery shows, art programs, events, and the Museum.

Bethel Woods Pavilion is set for “Dierks Bentley with Jordan Davis & The Cadillac Three” on Friday, the 28th. “The Outlaw Music Festival” featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Gov’t Mule, Kathleen Edwards & Particle Kid are on stage on the 29th. “The Hollywood Vampires” - Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, & Joe Perry with Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room- are live on Sunday, the 30th.

See “Matilda” at Forestburgh Playhouse until the 30th. The Family Theater offers “Madagascar” and “Gordon Gets Down”.

Shadowland gives us  “Always...Patsy Cline” until the 6th.  

Liberty Soul Stage hosts VAPA’s “The AVEnue LIVE” on Saturday, the 29th at 6pm.

Harmony in the Woods boasts ‘Cassie & Maggie’ on the 28th and “Serene Green’ on the 29th.

Hurleyville PAC’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ will screen weekends, the 28th until the 6th.

Callicoon Theater is showing ‘Barbie’ on the 28th- 31st (Sat, Sun: 2pm / all: 7:30pm).

Area Music Series: Bethel Lakeside Music- KL Community Park, Thursdays, 6-8pm. Callicoon Center Band- Bandstand, Wednesdays, 8pm. Livingston Manor Riverside Sessions, Saturdays, 5:30pm. Rock Hill Summer Concert Series- Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Wurtsboro Music in the Park- Thursdays, 6:30pm.

Area Farm Markets: Barryville- Saturdays 10-1pm. Callicoon- Sundays 11-2pm. Jeffersonville- Sundays 10-1pm. Kauneonga Lake Farmers & Makers Market- Town Square, Saturdays 11-2pm. Liberty- Fridays 3-6pm. Monticello/CCExt- Thursdays 10-1pm. Narrowsburg- Saturdays 10-1pm. Rock Hill-Saturdays 10-1pm.

Mark the calendar: 8/13-The Bagel Festival with Catskills Revibe! (thebagelfestival.org). 

Suz sez: “Live like there’s no tomorrow!”