Birthday wishes to Dali Levi, Dorothy Meddaugh, Lenny Zimmerman, Judith Maidenbaum, Lillie Harris, Quinton Simkin, Kathy Chester, Pedro Tweed, Kaden Morelli, Enzo Evans, Patricio Robayo, Carol Montana, Janie Vine, Isabel Braverman and Charles ‘Chuck’ Levine.

Happy anniversary to the Fox’s and the Woods.

Bethel Departments, information, newsletter and Parks & Rec: www.townofbethelny.gov. 

Interested in P&R Swim Lessons, Day Camp, or a lifeguard position? Use: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com. The Town Pool will open on July 1. Support Shepherd’s Pantry, the Past Perfect Bookstore and volunteer with local organizations. 

The 2026 Bethel Business Association Bethel Guide, published annually with the Sullivan County Democrat/Catskill Delaware Publications, Inc has been launched. Look for it inserted in the SC Democrat, at member businesses and at the Mongaup Valley Welcome Gazebo. Patronize local businesses. Use BBA’s Members list:  www.bethelnybba.com.

New in Kauneonga: 

The Bethel Council of the Arts Artspace had a well-attended Opening Reception on June 14. The wait is over. With little advance announcement, El Sombrero Tex-Mex restaurant peeled the paper from the windows and opened on June 17. It was a lovely evening on the deck, the food and drinks were great and the service, warm and attentive. Tacos to go anyone (845-250-4051)? 

Donna and Steven Rosen are bringing Kauneonga Mini Mart with ‘necessities and grocery’ to Horseshoe Lake Road, opening their doors on June 29. Temporarily, use 845-941-0561 (Crosstown Towing contact) for details.

In2Retro will open July 1 for the season. Stop by the 17B Mongaup Valley location from 11am to 5:30pm daily in July and August to browse antiques, vintage, jewelry and more!

The Club at Smallwood (Theclubatsmallwood.org) opened June 22.

Lake Superior State Park (845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov) is open on weekends until the end of June, followed by daily operation until Labor Day. Beach hours are 9am-7pm Fri-Sun and 10am-6pm Mon-Thurs. 

The Bethel Business Association is hosting a ‘Meet and Greet Mixer’ at Big Kev’s BBQ on Thursday, the 25^th, at 5:30-7p.m. Members and interested business owners are welcome to attend. Hurleyville’s Taverna hosts ‘Steve & Chris’ on the 25^th at 6p.m. Arrowhead Ranch in Parksville hosts ‘Toddapalooza’ with Ernie & The Band and more on June 26-28. Info/tickets: arrowheadranch.org.

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Council of the Arts (BethelArt.org): Visit and become a member of Kauneonga’s BCA Artspace. 

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion and Events Gallery. 26: ‘Joe Bonamassa’, 6:30p.m. 27: ‘Dark Star Orchestra’, Horizon Stage, 7p.m. 28: ‘Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge’, 7p.m.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 25-29: “Supergirl” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): 27: ‘Dike Blair: Artist Talk / Opening Reception, 3-5p.m. Exhibit ends August 29.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): 23: ‘Smartphones for Adults’, 6p.m. 24: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. 25: Concert- ‘Take 3’, 6:30p.m. 26: Games, 1p.m. Through July 24: View ‘Sharing’, Kathleen Johansen’s Community exhibit.

DH Conservancy/Van Scott Nature Reserve (delawarehighlands.org): 25: ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, 4p.m. 27: ‘Owl Pellet Dissection Lab’, 11a.m. 

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): 28: Artist’s Riverfest Auction posters are due. View ‘Revolutions’, DVAA’s 50^th Anniversary Exhibition, in the Loft and ‘One for All’ in the Alliance Gallery through July 26.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: Concerts- 26: ‘Jesse Terry’, 7p.m. 28: ‘David Roth’, 2p.m. Gallery: ‘Iterations of Hope’ runs until June 30.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 25: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m., Trivia, 6:30p.m. 28: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m. and Happy Hour, 3p.m. 29: Wine About Mondays, 3p.m. 

Farm Arts Collective (farmartscollective.org): 28: Willow Wisp’s ‘Farm Tour & Lunch with Greg Swartz’, 12-2p.m.

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): 23-28: “Murder for Two”, Mainstage, 8p.m. (24: 2pm, 28: 3pm). 23-27: ‘Broadway in the Catskills’, Tavern, 6p.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Check schedule online.

Harmony in the Woods (harmonyinthewoods.org): Events begin July 3.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, classes, ballroom and dance. 26-28: Cinema: “Toy Story” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 24: Sensory Friendly “Rocketman”, 10a.m. 27: ‘Comedy Show’, Tango Café, 8p.m. Weekly: Wednesdays- 24: ‘Kids Programming’, 11a.m., ‘Steps Forward’, 3p.m. and ‘Line Dancing’, 6:30p.m. Fridays- 26: Aly’s Mat Pilates, 9:30a.m.

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org or 845-647-5511): 6/19-7/12: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in the Studio.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 23: ‘Jaketown Road’ performs at 1868 Rt 52, Liberty, 5:30-8p.m.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): The ‘Out of Hand’ Gallery Exhibition runs through July 11. 26: Opening Reception for ‘Artists’ Studio Tour’, 5-8p.m. This preview exhibition runs through July 12.

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

Summer Music Series: 7/2: Bethel Lakeside Music Series opens at Kauneonga Lake BF Gazebo Park, 6-8p.m.

Farm Markets: Friday: Liberty: 3-6p.m. Saturday: Kauneonga Lake: 11-2p.m. Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill: 10-1p.m. Sunday: Callicoon and Jeffersonville: 11-2p.m.

Please send me news items two weeks in advance.

Suz sez, “School’s out for summer!”