Birthday wishes to Lisa Mason, Samantha Liff Garchik, Benji Friehling, Laura Bakos, Brian Gager, Christian Meachum, Jonathan Hyman, Sue Newberg, Joe Loughlin, Harriet Thespy, Dennis Newberg, Jeff Cali, Chris Lehman, Howard Goldsmith, and John Bogaert. 

Happy anniversary to Debra and Steve Rovitz and Holly and Tyler White.

Brian Bunce, 67, Master Falconer, passed on February 14. Our sympathy to the family and many friends. Brian was married to the late Susan Bunce and was the father of two: Chrissy with grandsons, Louis III and Geno Miraglia, and Daniel and wife, Stephanie, and granddaughter, Kasi. Services were held on Feb 21.

Condolences to the Soller family and friends. Joseph Soller died after a sudden, brief illness on February 17.

Bethel Departments, information and newsletter: www.townofbethelny.gov or 845-583-4350. Bethel Parks & Rec: 845-583-5360.

Bethel Watch: High-density Development Moratorium, Horseshoe Lake Development conceptual outside user agreement, the proposed Kauneonga Lake commercial marina, and proper JD Water payment instruction. 

It was a perfect day and KOTI, ‘King of the Ice’, was a great success on Sunday, the 15^th. SC Conservation Club and White Lake Fire Department co-sponsored the event and Jason Wright, first ever junior winner, was crowned Official King with a spectacular 8.6lb 27.5” Walleye! Many adults and juniors participated, lots of prizes and trophies were given and it was fun for all. Congratulations to everyone for a great winter event! 

Continue to support Shepherd’s Pantry (845-583-5885). Use the local Past Perfect Bookstore at Duggan.

Support local business. Use Bethel Business Association’s Member list as your source: www.bethelnybba.com. 

BBA’s ’26 Membership Campaign is open. Join online, at a BBA Mixer or meeting. Let’s grow Bethel business!

The BBA Bethel Guides are available at Malek Properties for your business reception or to dispense when you travel out of the area. Attend a Bethel Business Association Networking Mixer at Annie’s Ruff Cut on Wednesday, the 25^th, from 6 to 7:30p.m. Learn more about the group, join the membership and grow your business. 

Woodstock Way Groovy Eatery offers entertainment from Wednesday to Saturday nights.

Celebrate Black History all month. Ramadan is celebrated until the evening of March 18^th.  

Make reservations for area restaurants during Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week on March 2 – 15. 

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): Register for Winter Wellness sessions. 25: ‘Figure Drawing’, 6p.m. 27: Adult Rock Band, 6p.m. Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 27-3/2: “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” (all- 7:30p.m., Sat, Sun- 2p.m.). CAS (catskillartspace.org): The Barlow, Crafts, Driscoll exhibit closes on the 28^th. Next exhibit opens March 7. Crawford Library (ebcpl.org): Tuesday and Thursday, through April 7: ‘Free Tax Prep’, 9:30a.m. Wednesday: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. Friday: Adult Gaming, 1p.m.  

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): Exhibits through March 15: Michael Salomon, ‘Familiar Terrain’ and the DVAA Members Exhibition ‘Let It All Out’. 28: Salon Series- Attend SC Chamber Orchestra’s performance at Krause Hall, 2p.m. (sccoplayers.org). DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: 24: Open Mic, 6p.m. 28: DVO Opera Auditions, 12-2p.m. The ‘Horsebook’ exhibit closes Saturday.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead Restaurant (theeldredpreserve.com): 26: ‘BOGO Burger Thursday’, 3p.m., ‘Take Flight Thursdays.’ 27: ‘Friday Night Prix Fixe Feast’. March 1: The Eldred Preserve ‘Boss Lady’ Bridal Show, 1-4p.m. Register: Eventbrite. 1: Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour and Prime Rib Sundays. 2: ‘Wine about Mondays. 

HPAC (hpacny.org): Dance, film, classes. 24: Sip & Craft, 6p.m. 25: Sensory Friendly: ‘Pitch Perfect’, 10a.m. Wednesday ‘Kids Programming,’ 11a.m. 27: Attend ‘The Black Legacy Project’, 7p.m. Aly’s Mat Pilates, Tuesdays, 6:30p.m. or Fridays, 9:30a.m.

NCA (nesinculturalarts.org): Current program registration (https://sites.google.com/view/nca-programs/home). SCCO- SC Chamber Orchestra- (sccoplayers.org): will perform at DVAA’s Krause Hall on February 28^th at 2p.m.  A second performance takes place on Sunday, March 1, at St John’s Episcopal Church, Monticello, at 3p.m.

Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com): Gaming, dining, and entertainment. Callicoon Farm Market at DYC Sunday, 11-2p.m. Send me your news two weeks in advance.

Suz sez, “Best wishes to the leapers!”