Birthday wishes to Bobby Lyons, Sue Bunce, Allison Ruef, Nicole Mullally, Brady Dollard, Karen Billig, Analey Stratton, and Kellee Thelman.

Happy anniversary to the White’s.

Welcome to the world: Ryan Eleena to Allie and Justin Colon!

We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Daniel Huebner. Also, our belated condolences to the family of Osvaldo “Ozzie” Gonzalez, Veteran, emergency volunteer and a well respected member of the community.

PSA: Mask. Send for free home test kits. Vax locations: Use vaccines.gov or txt your zip code to 438829. FMI: 807-0925. SC Public Health - 292-5910. Mental Health - 292-8770. Suicide Prevention - ‘988’. For services for caregivers, elderly or adults and children with disabilities, use 807-0257 or www.Nyconnects.ny.gov.

To Do: Send me your news or events in advance. (All contact #no are 845 AC unless otherwise noted). Use Townofbethelny.us and bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com for local info.

Town and County offices will be closed on the 21st for President’s Day. MCSD schools will be closed the 18th and 21st.

Heat assistance: Contact Town about the local, privately funded CEAP Heat-Energy program applications.

Donate nonperishable food to local Shephards Pantry.

Crawford Library offers trained volunteer AARP Tax Aide (NYS and Federal tax returns) on Tuesday and Thursdays, until April 7th. Appointments suggested: 794-4660.

Business Watch: Applications for a part-time Bethel Justice Court Clerk are due in by February 25th. Drop by the office or use www.townofbethelny.us. Sullivan Renaisssance has a job posted and Summer Internship applications are available on line for 16-20 yo. Deadline is March 1. Use SullivanRenaissance.org.

Bethel Woods, Renaissance, WJFF, and almost every organization in the county has posted a need for volunteers. Follow your passion, sign up and give your time to make your community a better place!

Heard on the street: Follow the new owners’ development of ‘K Lake Row’. Stop by Local Table & Tap, Benji & Jakes or Sticky Fingers while checking out Industry’s new space. Support all local year-round and BBA businesses by using www.bethelbusiness.com directory. Order, shop on-line or drop by, In Person!

Watch for the ‘22 Bethel Business Association Membership Renewal letter and form in the mail. For more information, to join the group or become a committee or board member, contact: bethelnybba@gmail.com or LM at 583-4350 x101.

Make a donation to “The Max & Miriam Yasgur Barn Restoration Project” GoFundMe.com page.

During Black History month is the perfect time to follow the NFL-Systemic Racism case and learn about the lives of John Lewis or Martin L. King, Jr.

The BBA Board meets on the 16th at Duggan or Zoom at 6pm.

Join ‘Dance It Off’ on Thursdays at Duggan at 4:45pm. *Register for Crawford Library’s program, “Oliver King Presents: The Lessons of the Hour”, on Thursday, the 17th, at 6pm.

Ski Villa Roma on Friday Nights.

Hector’s Inn hosts ‘Johnny Jules Band’ on the 19th at 7pm.

Register ahead or 6am ‘day of’ at the WL Fire Department for the February 20th ‘22 SC Conservation Club’s Annual “King of the Ice” Fishing Contest on White Lake. Use SulliivanCountyConservationClub@gmail.com for schedule and details. Get out and attend this colorful event!

President’s Day is celebrated on the 21st.

Hit the slopes: Villa Roma (Fri night rates), Holiday Mtn. Elk, Big Bear, Bellayre, Windham. If you’ve had enough winter, Woodloch in PA or the Kartrite might be for you. Enjoy a balmy day in the spa and pools.

Culture: Support the arts! Become a member of the Bethel Council of the Arts. Contact: BCABethelArt@gmail.com. Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, and scdw.net. Crawford Library programs: www.ebcpl.org and 794-4660.

As Bethel Woods season line-up is announced, consider purchasing your concert tickets while they are still available.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is featured at the recently opened Callicoon Movie Theater from the 18-21st. FMI: 887-4460.

DVAA now has two exhibits open, Thurs-Sun 11-4pm, through March 27th.

Crawford hosts the ‘Tiny Art Show’, 3 x 3” canvases, to be created and displayed by the 16th until March 1st.

Nesin Cultural Arts offers “NCA Spring ‘22 Programs” for Music, Dance, Theater and Visual Art. Register ahead for classes from the 25th through May 14th. Also, sign up for FBP’s Academy teen session in March (fbplayhouse.org).

Cab Franks’ hosts Wednesday ‘Open Mic’, Thursday ‘Cab’raoke’ and live music on weekends. Hector’s Inn in Bethel, Rafters in Callicoon, and Dutch’s in Rock Hill mention weekend entertainment, as do the area Breweries.

Suz Sez, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” ~ MLK