Birthday wishes to Karen Kilgore, Katy Sforzo, Kelly Edkins, Aiden Siegel, Sarah Walder, Annette Stratton, Jamey Sunshine, Aimee Rein, Austin Billig, and Simon Kowalchuk.

Happy anniversary to the VanLowes.  

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

The free Youth Summer Soccer at Duggan has started. Info: bethelsoccernya@gmail.com / 845-583-4350.

If you are interested in P&R, the park and pool schedule, lifeguarding, swim lessons, pavilion rental, story art or the Forest Explorers programs, use: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com. 

Lake Superior State Park (845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov) operates daily through Labor Day. Check online for park features, amenities, activities and beach hours.

Support Shepherd’s Pantry, the Past Perfect Bookstore and local organizations. 

Copies of the 2026 Bethel Business Association Bethel Guide are available at BBA member businesses, the Mongaup Valley BBA Welcome Gazebo, and Town Hall. 

Patronize local businesses. Use BBA’s Members list:  www.bethelnybba.com.

Stop by ‘Karaoke with Nicole’ and have some fun at Hector’s Inn on July 16 at 6p.m.

Join ‘Line Dancing with April’ at Himalayan Tavern on Friday, the 17^th, from 7-9p.m.  

Join Gazebo Park Yoga with Kate on Saturdays at 9a.m. Support the annual ‘KLFD Drive Thru Chicken BBQ’ and pick up dinner on the 18^th, starting at 2p.m. The Fire Department always does a great job and it runs until Sold Out. I advise getting there early! 

The FIFA semifinals are scheduled for July 14-15 and the World Cup Final takes place at Jersey’s Met Life Stadium on Sunday, July 19.

Arts & Culture: 

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

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion and Events Gallery. 15: ‘TOTO + Christoopher Cross + The Romantics’, 6:45p.m. 18: ‘Jason Aldean’, 7:30p.m.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 16-20: “The Odyssey” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): 16: ‘Musictalks’ with Trevor Weston, 7:30p.m. 17-19: Weekend of Chamber Music- Open Rehearsal, Bearing Witness, CAS Kids. Gallery: Dike Blair’s exhibit ends August 29.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): 15: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. and ‘Chair Yoga’, 2p.m.  16: ‘Trees with the National Park Service’, 1p.m. 17: ‘Let’s Move’, 11a.m. and Adult Games, 1p.m. 20: ‘Knit & Crochet’, 6p.m. Though July 24: Kathleen Johansen’s ‘Sharing’ exhibit.

DH Conservancy/Van Scott Nature Reserve (delawarehighlands.org): 15: Morning Bird Walk, 10a.m.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): 18: ‘Music to the People’, Tusten Theater, 7p.m. View ‘Revolutions’ in the Loft and ‘One for All’ in the Alliance Gallery through the 26^th. Look forward to Riverfest on Sunday, July 26.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: 18: “Mikado”, 7p.m. and 19: at 2p.m. Gallery: ‘Women of Substance’ runs until August 31(Tuesday, Wednesday).

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 19: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m. and Happy Hour, 3p.m. 20: Wine About Mondays, 3p.m. 

Farm Arts Collective (farmartscollective.org): 18: ‘Flower Cut & Design Workshop’, 9-11a.m.

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): Mainstage: 14-19: “Dear Evan Hansen”, Tues-Sat 8pm, Wed- 2pm, Sun- 3pm). Tavern 14-18: ‘80’s Rewind!’, 6p.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): 17-19: Major weekend event at Minisink Battleground. Contact John Conway (jconway52@hotmail.com) or check schedule online.

Harmony in the Woods (harmonyinthewoods.org) 17: ‘Bandits on the Run’, 6p.m. 18: ‘SoulShine- Allman Bros Experience’, 6p.m.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, programs, workshops, dance (Instructor, Edgar Osorio, 914-841-7934). 17-19: Cinema- “Moana” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 15: ‘Kids Program’, 11a.m., ‘Steps Forward’, 3p.m. and ‘Line Dancing’, 6:30p.m. 17: Aly’s Mat Pilates, 9:30a.m. 18: Hurleyville Music Festival, 2-7p.m. with music, food, vendors, and family fun.

Narrowsburg Union (narrowsburgunion.com): Features a Five Artist exhibit through August 24.

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org): Mainstage 7/17-8/9: ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 14: ‘Type A Band’, 6p.m.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org):  7/16-8/22: ‘The First Simonix Intl Retrospective’ exhibit. 17: Reception, 5-8p.m. 

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

Summer Music Series: 16: Bethel Lakeside Music- ‘Gray Davidson & Garry G Father & Son’, 6-8p.m. 15: Rock Hill- ‘Pistacio Bathtub Band’, 6:30-8p.m. 

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

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Suz sez, “Recent welcome events of distraction: NBA Finals, US Open-Golf, Le Mans, 250 Anniversary and July 4^th Celebrations, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Wimbleton, Tour de France, and FIFA.”