Birthday wishes to Dee Bee Kula, Jake Cohen, Rita Sheehan, Cathy Travis, Georgina Scardino, Paul Walsh, Barry Schwartz, Joe LaVecchia, Judy Rhulen, Dan Sturm, Nicole DiCarlo, David Rosenberg, Paul Cilberto, Ella, Erin Cunningham, Damon Ferrara, Nat, Aaron Rovitz, and the grand Weston White!

Happy anniversary to Melinda and Josh Meddaugh, Allison and Jake Rubin, and Lori and David Bloch.

News Flash: At this year’s SC Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade, hosted by Grahamsville, Smallwood-Mongaup Valley FD took home the top prize in Sullivan 180’s ‘Healthiest Fire Dept Challenge’, earning $15,000. Livingston Manor pulled in a second place and $10,000. Hurleyville earned the coveted Blue Ribbon. Kauneonga Lake’s Katrina Blais was honored with ‘Challenge Captain of the Year’! White Lake will host in ’27.

The Bethel Lions Club recently dedicated a Memorial Bench at Duggan honoring Susan Brown-Otto for her commitment to the club and involvement in the community. Bethel Departments, P&R, newsletter, information: www.townofbethelny.gov. Lake Superior State Park: SCParks@sullivanny.gov.  Be involved. Follow: www.bethelroundtable.com, SustainableBethel491@gmail.com, and Lake Association of White Lake, NY (fb). Volunteer with Bethel Lions, the Seniors, local Fire Departments or Ambulance.

Continue to support Shepherd’s Pantry and the Past Perfect Bookstore.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic and Latino history and culture through October 15^th.

Cunningham Family Farms is open weekends! ‘Tis the season to stop by for pumpkins and enjoy some family fun.

Autumn begins on the 22^nd.  Striving to build a stronger and healthier community, join Sullivan 180 at Bethel Woods for an Autumn Celebration featuring Julia Hotz, author of ‘The Connection Cure’ on Wednesday at 5:30p.m. Info/Reg: 845-295-2443, www.Sullivan180.org. Enjoy the full Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon on the 26^th. Hector’s Inn hosts Kim Simons’ ‘Wine Glass Candleholder Class’ on the 28^th at 6:30p.m. Reg: 201-655-1158. Annie’s Ruff Cut offers the last ‘Karaoke & Open Mic Monday’ at 5:30p.m.

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Council of the Arts (fb or BethelArt.org): BCA’s seasonal Art Space is closed, however, you can visit member artists at the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival through October 4^th.

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion, Events Gallery, Programs, Harvest Festival. 25: “Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band”, 7p.m. 27 & 28: “Graham Nash”, Events Gallery- 7:30p.m. 27: Harvest Fest Theme, 11-4p.m.: ‘Farm to Table’ with music, artisan craft, farm, and food vendors, special activities and includes corn maze, wagon rides, rescue ponies and more.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 23: “Aida: The Metropolitan Opera”, 2p.m. 24: “Practical Magic”, 7:30p.m. 25-28: “Late Fame” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.). CAS (catskillartspace.org): 26: ‘Ricky Ford Quartet’, 4p.m. Exhibits: Brett DePalma, RM Fischer, Judy Glantzman through October 25.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): Check online for youth events. 22: ‘Book Talk’ with LV Lynne Albuquerque, 6:30p.m. 23: ‘Tech Office Hours’(assistance), 10a.m., Yiddish, 10:30a.m., ‘Memoir Writing’, 6p.m. 24: Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament, 6p.m. 25: Adult Gaming, 1p.m. 28: ‘Writer’s Group’, 6p.m.

The Cutting Garden/Domesticities (thecuttinggarden.org): Sharon Malloy’s Painting exhibit ends on the 27^th.

DH Conservancy/Van Scott Nature Reserve (delawarehighlands.org): 25: ‘Monitoring Volunteer Training’, 1-5p.m. 26: ‘Wellness Walk’, 9a.m., ‘Autumn Bog Walk’, Camp Speers YMCA, 10a.m.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): The 15^th Annual Big Eddy Film Festival is scheduled for the 24^th to the 27^th with an Opening Night Party, documentaries, shorts, family friendly films, chats and special events. Check online (bigeddyfilmfest.com) for line-up and ticket information. Exhibits through October 25: ‘Heidi Jensen- Landlooker’ and ‘Steve Deihl- The Narrowsburg Series’. DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org): Arts Nest: 22: Open Mic, 6p.m. Gallery: ‘Fiber Arts Exhibition’, 6p.m. 26: River Rep Jr Fall Workshop, 11a.m. Concert- ‘Jessica Willis Fisher’, 7p.m.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 24: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m. 27: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m., Happy Hour, 3p.m. 28: Wine About Mondays 3p.m. Arriving in ‘27: $16M spa and wellness destination!

Farm Arts Collective (farmartscollective.org): 26: ‘Seed Saving Workshop’, 2p.m.

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): 26: ‘Paige Turner’ in the Tavern, 8p.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Museum, Minisink Battleground, Kate Project. Open weekends.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, programs, dance. 25-27: “Forgotten Island” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 23: ‘Line Dancing’- 5:30 and 6:30p.m. 26: Stop by HPAC’s ‘Tag Sale’ from 12-4p.m. on Saturday. Hunt for a bargain and browse through artwork, electronics, furniture, décor and more!

Mamakating Environmental Education Center: (mamakating.gov) or 845-644-5014: 27: ‘Sky Stitching’, 10a.m.

Narrowsburg Union (narrowsburgunion.com): ‘The Miguel Tio Exhibit’ through 9/27.

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

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org): Studio: ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ runs through October 4.

SC Dramatic Workshop (scdw.net): 26: SCDW hosts ‘Hope Alive 845’s Artist & Comedian’s Red Carpet fundraising event at 7p.m. Dinner, music, raffles. Tickets: 845-866-0442.

SC Historical Society (scnyhistory.org): Explore the exhibits. WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): Exhibits: ‘Low Local Tech’ and ‘The Eyes of Abstraction’ run through October 3.

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

Farm Markets: Thursday: Monticello: 10-1p.m. Saturday: Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill (last week): 10-1p.m. Sunday: Callicoon: 11-2p.m.

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