Birthday wishes to Ellen Herfield, Adam Gold, Olivia Altman, Dan Young, Alan Perelli, James Reilly, Harley Florance, Charley Gips, Chase Israel, Jamee Schleifer, Robin Meddaugh, BobbiJo Rosencranse Ryder, Kelly Levi, Ora Ramat, Arte Knapp, Brook Burns, Debbie Fisher, Charles ‘Bubba’ Bourne, and Lillian Hendrickson.

Happy anniversary to Tara and Dan Paradiso and Janie and Marvin Ronik.

Our condolences to Lillian, the family, and many friends of Harold Tighe, who passed away recently. Services to be announced at a later date.

Doctor and Pediatrician to many, Dr. Louis Rodrigues, died November 24th at the age of 91, in Myrtle Beach. Carmen and he had moved from Sullivan County in 2020 and his wife died in 2024. Our sympathy is extended to his family, the medical community and friends.

Bethel Departments, newsletter, and meeting information: www.townofbethelny.gov or 845-583-4350. Help Wanted: P/T Planning & Zoning Secretary and a Code Enforcement Officer. Application deadline: December 15.

Follow Bethel Roundtable’s efforts at www.bethelroundtable.com.

Support our local pantries. Donate to and use Shepherd’s Pantry (845-583-5885): Distribution: 2nd and 4^th Thursdays. Monticello Catholic Charities (845-794-8080). SC Federation for the Homeless (845-794-2604).

Assembly Member Paula Kay’s office is hosting a Food and Coat Drive through December 22.

Mongaup Valley Methodist Church accepts clothing donations in the backyard bin.

Free Transportation: Move Sullivan Bus Service (www.sullivanny.gov). Bethel: Route C schedule.

Keep fit with Parks & Rec programs at Duggan, Smallwood Forest Reserve or hiking trailkeeper.org.

As the holidays approach, enjoy local dining, entertainment and shopping. Pick up gifts and certificates from Bethel merchants. Support all area businesses by using Bethel Business Association’s resource list: www.bethelnybba.com.

Check out the redesigned SC International Airport, Prestige Energy and Silverman’s offices on 17B, and Zac Shavrick’s Youngsville storefront. Valley Daycare is offering Saturday Care (845-250-4110).

Woodstock Way Groovy Eatery: 6: ‘Breakfast with Santa’, 10-1p.m (Kids eat Free) and ‘Shakedown 17B’, local artist’s Jam, starting at 5p.m. Bring: non-perishable food or toy donation.

Dutch’s in Rock Hill: 2: ‘Ornament Painting Party’, 6-9p.m. Thursday-Sunday entertainment.

WJFF (wjffradio.org): Donate to WJFF’s ‘News Match $1000 Match per individual’ by 12/31.

Hunting Season: NYSDEC: dec.ny.gov. NY Southern Zone- Sullivan County: Regular (Whitetail deer): Open through 12/7. Late Bow and Muzzleloading: 12/8-16 and 26-1/1. Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise/ 30 minutes after sunset. Know safety regulations, wear fluorescent clothing, and assume every firearm is loaded. After your successful hunt, donate your harvested deer to a ‘Feeding New York State’ cooperating processor. In Sullivan: Springbrook Farms, Roscoe (845-701-0876). Follow state-issued harvest tag instructions (feedingnys.org).

Attend area High School Student Holiday Concerts in the SC Government Center lobby on the 5th -19th (845-794-3000).

Watch the traditional Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting on the 3rd on TV or in person tonight! 

SC Office of Human Rights offers a Roundtable discussion at SUNY Sullivan on Wednesday at 11a.m. (845-807-0189). 

Attend Tai Chi at Hurleyville Center on Wednesdays, 5:30p.m. (585-813-1509).

Attend sing-a-long festivities at the Kauneonga Lake Firehouse and Triangle on Friday night at 6:15p.m. followed by the Bethel Holiday Tree lighting at 7p.m. Enjoy a visit with Mrs. Clause, craft making and refreshments.

Participate in the Woody Doty Memorial Dart Tournament at Lakeview Pizzeria & Bar on the 6th to benefit MHS Trap Team. Reg at 2/start 3p.m. Info: (kbrandes@brandescpa.com). The SC Historical Society hosts their annual Holiday Theme Tree Exhibit at the Cultural Center beginning December 6 (845-434-8044).

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): Museum, programs, concerts. 4: ‘Preservation Hall Jazz Band ‘A Creole Christmas’ at the Events Gallery, 7:30p.m. 6: Holiday Pop-Up Market, 12-9p.m. 7: Family Concert- ‘The Dan & Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along’ w/ Elana Moon Park, 4p.m. Now through 12/28: Peace, Love, Lights!

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 5-8: “Wicked: For Good” (all 7:30p.m., Sat, Sun 2p.m.).

Crawford Library (ebcpl.org): 2: Canvas Painting, 2p.m., Media Session, 6p.m. 3: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. 4: Energy Savings, 5:30p.m. Friday: Adult Gaming, 1p.m. View Nick Roes’ Art Exhibit until December 13.

CAS (catskillartspace.org): The Brownell, Chamberlin, Walsh Exhibit ends December 28.

DH Conservancy (delawarehighlands.org): The ‘Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife’ exhibit at the Milford ARTery closes December 8. Book a winter ’26 Eagle Watch Tour.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): Exhibit through December 21: ‘Art in Sixes’. Apply for DVAA ’26 Community Arts and Arts Education Grant by December 3 deadline, Artist Fellowship grants are available until 1/31/26, and rolling ’26 Program Mini Grants open on December 4.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: 2: Open Mic, 6p.m. 6: Last River Rep Jr Workshop, 11-1p.m. Lila King’s ‘Horsebook’ exhibit runs through February 28.

Eldred Hall Space (hallspaceny.com): Classes available. The ‘Holiday Art Show & Sale’ runs until January 2.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead Restaurant (theeldredpreserve.com): 7: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m., All-Day Happy Hour, starts at 3p.m., ‘Prime Rib Sundays’, 4:30-8p.m. 8: Monday ‘Fixe + Flow’, 4:30-8p.m.

Farm Arts Collective (farmartscollective.org): 6: Live Music with ‘Beat the Devil’ with Lucas Rotman, 7-9p.m.

HPAC-Tango Café (hpacny.org): Dance, film, class schedule online. 5-7: ‘Zootopia 2’ (Fri, 6p.m., Sat 3p.m., Sun 2p.m.). 3: ‘Sip & Craft’ – Gingerbread Doormat, 6p.m. Friday: Aly’s Pilates, 9:30 a.m.

Narrowsburg Union (narrowsburgunion.com): Café, shopping. 6: Annual Delaware Hall Holiday Market, 10-5p.m.

6: Wreath Workshop-Register/Room 102, 1p.m. Gallery: View the 5-Artist Exhibit until 12/10 and the ‘Fanny Palmer’ exhibit until the 30th.

NCA (nesinculturalarts.org)/Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (sccoplayers.org), Fb or 845-798-9006.

Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com): 5, 6: Dos Gatos, Bar 360, and Empire Lounge offer Live and DJ music.

Shadowland Stages (shadowlandstages.org): 5-21: “Georgiana & Kitty-Christmas at Pemberly” (Fri, Sat at 7p.m. and Sat, Sun at 2p.m.).

SUNY Sullivan (sunysullivan.edu): Met Live in HD: 6: Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’, 1p.m.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 6: Local Musicians, 5-7p.m.

WCAA Gallery (waynecountyartsalliance.org): ‘Holiday Art Sale’ ends 12/28.

Western Sullivan Public Library (wsplonline.org): Check branch location for events.

Farm Market: Callicoon- Sundays, 11-2p.m.

Send me your events two weeks in advance.

Suz sez, “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” MT-C