Birthday wishes to Christine and Tony Lubniewski, Linda Berkowitz, Akka Pratt, Hope Roche, Elle Calka, Peter Maraj, Shane Colbert, Ellany Gable, Celia Rose and Crosby, Grace VanEtten, Stacey Koplick, Jordy, Mikey B and Lisa Glass.                                                                                                                                                Anniversary wishes to Claudia and Gerry Dietz, Beth and Nick Frangipapne, Joanie and Barry Scheinfeld, Danielle Gaebel and Jennifer Bitetto, and Jenna and James Eiehas. Belated wishes to the Kanes!                                                           

Condolences are extended to Paige, Paul, the family, many friends and the community of Kristine Walsh who passed last week. Our sympathy to the family of John Price (Monticello). Our heartfelt condolences to the Finch and Stabbert families of Billie Ann Finch, who passed at home in Riverview, Florida recently.                                                                                                                                       

Bethel departments, meeting links, minutes and newsletter: www.townofbethelny.us. (845-583-4350). Check Bethel Parks & Rec info on Fb. Use the Town Parks, Pool, Forest Reserve and Lake Superior State Park (FMI: Sullivanny.us).                                                                                                                                               Road-Lake Safety: Be vigilant. Wear a life vest. Drive cautiously. Be alert to intersections and shoulder activity: kids, walkers, cyclists, wildlife. 17B can be dangerous. While some drivers are out of control, it’s best for you to stay focused. 

Kudos to Gabby Cohen, recognized as Kutztown U’s WGCA All-American Scholar and earned the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award! Also, congratulations to Lisa Lander, who at 63 years of age and after fierce training, made the summit Business Watch: Support local business. Bethel Business Association (BBA) Resource Member list: www.bethelnybba.com. What’s brewing? ‘The Shop’ in White Lake. Ribbon Cutting: Liberty Blooms Florist, 91 N Main St, on the 22nd at 5:30pm. Hiring: Friends Bar & Grill. Jeff Bank.                                                                                                                                        

‘US Open Fan Week’, hosted by US Open Tennis Championships at the Flushing, NY USTA Billie Jean King Natl Tennis Center, continues until the 25th. The US Open then runs from the 26th to September 8th (usopen.org).                                                                                              

The Great New York State Fair at the Syracuse Fairgrounds begins Aug 21 with dog, cattle, and horse shows and runs until September 2nd with special event days, 

Midway entertainment, music, food, vendors and more (nysfair.ny.gov).         Register for Tweed’s Gymnastics on the 20th from 5-7pm.                                                                                                   Bethel Lakeside Music hosts ‘Laura Garone & W. Lake St.’ this Thursday, the 22nd, in Kauneonga Lake Community Gazebo Park from 6-8pm. Bring a chair and enjoy the sunset.                                                                                                                                         

 Attend Kauneonga Lake Farm & Makers Market on Saturdays at Veteran’s Square. A variety of vendors and artisans are gathered from 11-2pm. Support and stop at the SMVFD Drive-Thru BBQ Chicken Dinner (½ chick full-dinner BBQ $15) on Ballard Road on the 24th from 1pm-until SO. 

Holiday Mtn is hosting a Family Fun Day with lots to do on Saturday from 11-4pm. Hortonville Fire Dept has it’s annual Field Day & Parade on the 24th at 12noon.

Arts & Culture: Assemblyny.org, BCA@BethelArt.org, Bethelwoodscenter.org, Callicoontheater.com, Catskillartspace.org, Catskillpublictheater.com, Cobaltstudios.net, Delawarehighlands.org, DelawareValleyartsalliance.org, DelawareValleyopera.org, Ebcpl.org, FarmArtsCollective.org, fbplayhouse.org, Harmonyinthewoods.org, Hancock, NY(app), Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, hpacny.org, Nacl.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, sccoplayers.org, scdw.net, shadowlandstages.org, shandelee.org, scnyhistory.org, Theeldredpreserve.com, sunysullivan.edu, vapaofsullivancounty,inc (fb),waynecountyartsalliance.org.                                                                                            Support Bethel Woods programs and the Museum. The Pavilion schedule includes ‘Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls’ on the 21st, ‘Pretty Lights’  on the 23-24th, and the best, ‘Tedeschi Trucks’ on the 25th!

Stop by Duggan’s Past Perfect Bookstore. Check out Monticello’s Crawford Library.                                                

Delaware Highlands Conservancy requests submissions by the 31st for their annual photo contest (details website). DVAA exhibits Julie Harrison (Alliance) and Tatana Kellner (Loft) in the galleries until September 15th. 

Forestburgh Playhouse Mainstage offers ‘Rock of Ages’ and Tavern Cabaret: ‘NY State of Mind-Billy Joel’ until the 25th.

Harmony in the Woods hosts 23rd: “Tall Heights”, 24th: “Serene Green”, both at 6-8pm.                                                   HPAC hosts Film & Dance: ‘Dirty Dancing’ on the 24th at 6:30pm. Check website for events.

NACL presents ‘Maya Sharpe’ on the 23rd at 7:30pm.                                                                                                                    The Narrowsburg Union has exhibits and a weekly Farm Market. Shed Pop-Up 23-25th: Playful Event Jewelry.                                                                                                                                         Nesin Cultural Arts and SCCO offer programs and lessons.                                                                                                                                              Shadowland Stages offers “Beehive” until September 8th.                                                                                                                Shandelee Sunset Concert Series: Attend performances on the 20th, 23rd, and 24th.                                                                                                                                                         Callicoon Movie Theater screens “Twisters” on the 23-26th (all 7:30, Sat and Sun 2pm).                                                  Music Series: Wednesday: Rock Hill Concert, 6:30pm 21st: ‘Jaketown Road’. Thursday: KL-Bethel Lakeside Music, 6pm. Saturday: Manor-Smoke Joint, 5:30pm 24th: ‘Dirty Stay Out Skifflers’.                                                                                                                                      Farm Markets: Thur: Monticello at 10-1pm. Fri: Liberty at 3-6pm. Sat: Barryville, Narrowsburg, Rock Hill at 10-1pm and KLF&MM at 11-2pm. Sun: Livingston Manor, Roscoe at 10-2pm and Callicoon at 11-2pm.                                                                                                                                            Suz sez: “Summertime, take me away.”