Birthday wishes to Leah Maidenbaum, JJ, Andrew Herzog, Emily Billig, Rob Crawford, Chloe Altman, Kane Chakar, Susan Harte, Ann Culligan, and Tom Coleman. Belated wishes to Cornelius Alexy.

Happy anniversary to the Colpays.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Erica Vilaca.

Congratulations to White Lake Fire Co 2022 elected officials: Chiefs- Joshua Cunningham, Shane Cunningham, Richard Meihoefer. Captain Charles Stackhouse, 1st Lt Jeremy Cunningham, 2nd Lt Brendon Cunningham, Fire Police Capt Matt Copeland. P: Raymond Nuenhoff, VP: Ira “Moose” Liff, T: Sam Berger, S: Brittney Cunningham. Kudos to the three local Firehouses that are participating in a special holiday Toy Delivery Program! Thank you to Toys for Tots, HopeAlive845, United Way, SCF Homeless, local organizations, area churches and pantries for all they do for those in need, especially during holiday time.

PSA: Follow protocols. Vaccinate. Boost. Mask. Test! SC Public Health encourages vaccinating everyone over 5yo. Search on-line: vaccines.gov, Text your zip code to 438829 or call 800-232-0233 for VAX locations. FMI: 845-807-0925. Public Health - 292-5910 Mental Health - 292-8770. Use ‘988’ for Natl Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

To Do: Send me your news. Use Townofbethelny.us for information. At the last Town Board meeting of ‘21, it was decided that meetings will be switched/ available on Zoom in the coming year. Learn more about the Smallwood BESIDE project. Contact Town about the CEAP Heat-Energy program or HEAP@sullivanny.us (845-807-0142) if you’re struggling with heat costs.

Continue donating non-perishable food to Shepherds Pantry (White Lake Church bin) on 17B. Call United Way for family holiday donation needs (Julian-845-794-1771). Reach out to Federation for the Homeless, and be a ‘good elf’ (Kathy-845-794-2604).

Business Watch: Businesses are hiring. Check Job listings at sullivanny.us/Departments/workforcedevelopment/HotJobs. Purchase holiday gift certificates locally. Use the BBA Member’s list on www.bethelbusiness.com for reference. You can also place orders by phone or shop on-line at most of our local stores. Advent is celebrated until Dec 24th.

Bethel Business Association scheduled a Board Meeting-IP at Duggan on Wednesday, the 15th at 6pm.

Cab Frank’s hosts ‘Cab’raoke’ on the 16th at 7 and has Paris and St Germain splitting the entertainment on the 17th at 7-9pm.

Stop by ‘Honey Bee’s Pop Up Indie Mart’ on the 18th at (Prestige Bldg), 980 Rt 17B, from 11-5pm. Many BCA members and local artists will be showcased every day through Jan 1 (‘cept Xmas). The free Opening reception, ‘Solstice Celebration Day’ on the 21st from 12-7pm includes the art, the music of Alec Philips and Kali Seastrand and refreshments. FMI: 845-701-3091 or Prestige Entertainment 797-0337.

Attend ‘Hector’s Inn Christmas Party Time’ on Saturday evening at 6pm for music, games, special outfit contest and food and drink! DVAA presents ‘Cozy Catskills Christmas Holiday Revue’ with the Ladybug Barn Entertainers at Tusten Theater on the 18th at 7pm and the 19th at 2pm.

Hope Alive845 hosts ‘Santa & Elves’ with photo op, music and treats on the 19th at 343 Bway, Monti, from 5-8pm. Bethel Woods presents “The Klezmatics” in the Events Gallery on Sunday, the 19th, at 8pm (Doors open 7pm/ Full Vax req or 48 hr prior neg Test).

Narrowsburg Union hosts a craft and Holiday Market on the 18th,10-6p, and 19th, 10-4pm. Callicoon Farm Market continues every Sunday.

Culture: Bethelwoodscenter.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion. com, Nesinculturalarts.org, Shadowlandstages.org. Crawford Library: www.ebcpl.org.

The DVAA Grant window for SC cultural groups, artists and Restart NY grant closes on the 15th. Details: 845-252-7576. Support the arts! DVAA’s Annual ‘Art in Sixes’ exhibits through December 23rd and most pieces may be claimed before show end! HPAC offers “Spiderman ‘No Way Home’ (weekends from the 17th on). Shadowland offers “Handle with Care” on weekends until the 19th.

Bethel Woods presents ‘Peace, Love & Lights’ Drive Through until January 2nd (Sun-Thur 5-9 and Fri, Sat 5-10pm). Mondays are reserved for Sullivan 180 Walk-Through only from 5-9pm. FYI: The last Holiday Markets will be open Saturday, the 18th 2-9pm and Sunday, the 19th until 7pm. Reserve dinner with Santa on the 16th or 17th. Get tickets! The Museum remains open until Jan 2. I inquired, but no response about a Bethel Woods ‘22 Season Pass availability...

Suz Sez, “Brrr. Be prepared. Winter begins next week!”