Birthday wishes to Jaime Schmeiser, Dave Lehman, Cindy Zinger, Lisa Marton, Blake Stratton, Vinnie Singer-Simkin, and Kevin Colpoy.

Bethel Departments, information and newsletter: www.townofbethelny.gov. The ‘High Density Residential Development Moratorium’ passed 3:2 for a 6-month moratorium at the April 22 Board meeting. Stay focused. 

Bethel Parks & Rec (845-583-5360): Ask and apply for camp, lifeguard, and other summer positions.

The Burning Ban is still in effect until 5/14 (dec.ny.gov).

Bears are wandering. Don’t want them on your deck? Remove unnecessary bird feeders- birds don’t need them now- and they are a beacon for bear.

Support Shepherd’s Pantry (845-583-5885), the Past Perfect Bookstore and volunteer or join Bethel organizations.

Find out more about Bethel Lions, Lake Association of White Lake, NY (fb), or Sullivan 180: sullivan180.org. 

Patronize local businesses. Use Bethel Business Association’s Member list as your source: www.bethelnybba.com. Join BBA Membership ’26 (online). Watch for openings on ‘Restaurant Row’ in Kauneonga. 

Vendors wanted: May 30 Indoor Kauneonga Farmers Market. Use: kauneongalakefarmersmarket.org/apply:

Reminder: The 34^th Annual R4 will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 9 (7a.m. reg) -12p.m. at Holiday Mtn Ski Park. Register/donate/raffles: (www.rockhillrun.com). FMI, Suzy Loughlin, Race Director: suzy@rockhilrun.com.

The Monticello HS Trap Team has been accepted into the Midway USA Foundation (midwayusafoundation.org).

Woodstock Way Groovy Eatery offers Trivia, Karaoke, Open Mic nights, Live Music and Weekend Brunch.  Check Hector’s Inn and Himalayan Tavern’s entertainment schedule online or on Facebook.

Please don’t ask what day Cinco deMayo is! It’s the celebration of Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. Celebrate May 5 with the Hector’s Inn party crew at 5p.m.

Attend the ‘Spring Heavy Equipment Lego Show’ in Jeffersonville on Saturday, May 9, 10 to 2p.m.

Sunday, the 10^th, is Mother’s Day. Celebrate, honor and appreciate the moms and ladies in your life. 

A ‘Prepare for Emergencies’ class is offered at the Martinkovic Public Safety Training Center, Swan Lake on 5/11 at 7p.m. Reg: www.prepare.ny.gov. 

Arts & Culture: 

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum is open. Register for programs: Adult Rock Camp, Mondays until June 1, Adult Ceramics, Wednesdays, until May 27, or Project Identity, through May 16.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 8-11: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): The Floersch, Herzog, McMahon Exhibits run until June 20.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.org): 6: Wednesday Yiddish, 10:30a.m., ‘Memoir Writing’, 6p.m. 7: ‘Bracelet Making’, 5:30p.m. 8: Friday Adult Gaming, 1p.m. 9: SCY Bk Festival Volunteer Workshop, 11a.m.

DH Conservancy (delawarehighlands.org): Van Scott Nature Reserve programs begin May 22.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): 7: Retro Cinema: “All the President’s Men”, Tusten Theater, 7-9p.m. The ‘Interations of Hope’ exhibit runs until June 30. 

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: 5: AN Open Mic with Kathy Geary, 6p.m.  9: AN Concert- ‘Richard Faschan, Clumsy Fingers’, 7p.m. Gallery Exhibit until June 30: ‘Iterations of Hope’, featuring 20+ local artists.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 7: Thursday Trivia, 6:30pm. 10: Sunday Brunch, 11:30-2:30p.m., Special Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Lunch and Dinner, 11:30-6p.m. Reserve. ($70.). 

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, classes, Ballroom and Dance- check schedule. Weekly Classes: Tuesday: ‘Line Dancing’ (through September), 6:30p.m. Wednesday: ‘Kids Programming’, 11a.m. and ‘Steps Forward’ (through December), 3p.m. Thursday: ‘Zumba’ (through September), 7p.m. Aly’s Mat Pilates, Tuesdays, 6:30p.m. or Fridays, 9:30a.m. Tango has brought Chef Josh Herzog into the kitchen. 5/10: They are serving Mother’s Day Brunch.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): The ‘Home & Away’ photography exhibit runs through May 16.

Area entertainment: Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com) and The Kartrite Resort (thekartrite.com). 

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

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Suz sez, “Love your Momma!”