Birthday wishes to Ken Cuttita, Rita Coleman, Christina Chakar, Beth Johnston-Groth, Joan Keegler, Herb Ruggeri, Wayne Hellman, Ivan deBeer, Kathy Kreiter, Gary Lasher, Elana Reuf, Erik Rhulen, Lori Farina, Helen Budrock, Kelly Plescia, Melissa Shawn, and Steve Morey. 

Anniversary wishes to the Tuckers, Parsells, Ramats, Suarez, Waksteins and me and Steve, sharing 45 years of wedded bliss!    

Our condolences extend to the family and friends of Dariel Vasquez, NYS Parks Aide who perished in the recent wildfires. 

Bethel departments, meeting links, minutes, Parks & Rec, and newsletter: townofbethelny.us.                                                  Return the Bethel Comprehensive Plan Survey. FMI: 845-583-4350 x110.

Development/Water: Attend meetings. Sturm intends to pass the CEA White Lake Watershed expansion in December. Follow: CatskillMountainkeeper.org. Lake Association of White Lake NY(fb). 

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. You can participate in the SC Food Scrap Compost-Recycling Program. FMI: 845-807-0291.                                                                                                                                 Safety Reminders: It’s Hunting Season! Obtain License, Permit/FMI: (ny.gov) or NYSDEC 866-933-2257. 

 There has been a risk for wildfires in our area due to dry conditions. Finally, a burn ban is in effect until the 30th. Take precautions. There is no need to further tax the efforts of our emergency responders. Their daily sacrifice is real. Change your smoke/CO2 alarm batteries.                                                                                                                                       Enjoy the local parks or area trails (trailkeeper.org). 

Business Watch: Support local business. Dine and shop in the area. Bethel Business resource list: www.bethelnybba.com. Trofi, a cafe-grill serving breakfast, sandwiches and platters, has opened on Pine Grove in Smallwood (845-250-4055). 

Check out the three businesses that opened in Jeffersonville recently. Also new: Driftwood Ranch- Recreation and relaxation at a ‘Montana-like’ operational horse and cattle ranch with luxury accommodations in the White Lake area. Book a future ‘staycay’ or your Thanksgiving Getaway 27th-30th (845-798-6649). 

Attend an ‘Ornament Making Party’ at Dutch’s in Rock Hill on the 19th at 6pm. $30. Plan on Hector’s Open Mike w/ Bill Fleck on Thursday, the 21st, at 7pm. Join the last Parksville social of the season at Cabernet Franks on the 23rd from 3-6pm. 

Attend the SUNY Sullivan Holiday Craft Fair in Hurleyville on Sunday, the 24th, from 10a-4pm.                                                                                                                                         Arts &Culture Support Bethel Woods, scheduled programs and the Museum. ‘Peace Love & Lights’ starts on the 29th. 

The BW Holiday Market is set for the 29th-1st. Docent Tours are available through December. Check out Monticello’s Crawford Library programs. Drop by our local Past Perfect Bookstore. 

The DHConservancy exhibits the UDR Photo Contest Winners and member artist’s work at the Milford ARTery Gallery through December 9th. 

DVAA’s “Art in Sixes” Small Works show is open through December 22. DVO Arts Nest hosts an Open Mic on the 19th at 5:30pm. ‘Shane Rennison in Concert’ is scheduled for the 23rd at 6pm. 

HPAC: See dance, film and program schedule at hpacny.org. At the Tango: Trivia Thursday and Sunday Football. Narrowsburg Union hosts a 5-Gallery exhibit through December 9th.                                                                                                                                             Nesin Cultural Arts with SCCO offers programs and music lessons. 

SC Chamber Orchestra Recital Series features Akiko Callicoon Movie Theater shows  “Wicked” on the 22nd -25th (all 7:30, Sat & Sun 2pm). Farm Market: Kauneonga Lake Farmers & Makers Thanksgiving Market at Duggan on Saturday, the 23rd, at 11-2pm. 

Narrowsburg Union Special Thanksgiving Market on the 23rd, 11-1pm. Callicoon Market on Sunday, the 24th, 11-2pm.               

Suz sez, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”