Birthday wishes to Mona Karasik, Diane Levine, Michael Shapiro, Cindy Zinger, Lisa Marton, and Blake Stratton.

Anniversary wishes to the Pammers and to the VanLowes.

Our sympathy extends to the family and friends of Amanda Tweed who passed recently. Her memorial services were held on April 30th.

Condolences to the family and community of Dr Joseph Lauterstein whose funeral services were held April 19th.

As I write this, I am saddened by news of Daniel Thalmann’s passing. Such a kind, generous and good man, we extend our sympathy to his family and friends.

PSA: You think it’s over? Stay vigilant. SC Community Assistance - 807-0925. SCPH - 292-5910.

To Do: Send me your business or personal news. Bethel info: Townofbethelny.us.

Bethel assistance: Take advantage of CEAP and ‘Save a Life’ (fire-smoke alarm) programs. Continue Shephard’s Pantry donations.

Support the Past Perfect Bookstore, our local gem at Duggan. Volunteer. Read! FMI: 794-0017.

The Bethel Lions’ scholarship applications for Bethel HS seniors are due on May 6th.

Register (raceroster.com) for the Rhulen Run R4, supporting TL Foundation, LLS and DKMS. FMI: www.rockhillrun.com.

Business Watch: Dine locally. Shop locally and support their on-line sites. Stop by new business: Mason Jar Specialty Foods in Kauneonga. Use BBA Member lists as a service resource. Join the Bethel Business Association to receive incentives. FMI: www.bethelbusiness.com. Place your advertising in the award-winning annual BBA GUIDE by the mid-May deadline.

The Club at Smallwood seeks season members. FMI: 917-620-8561 or www.theclubatsmallwood.com.

Join pickleball players at the Duggan Gym on Tuesday afternoons.

On Wednesday, the 4th, the BBA and other local businesses will participate and attend the annual SCVA Members Promo Materials SWAP & BBQ at the Forestburgh Playhouse from 3:30-6:30p. Sullivan Renaissance has Volunteer Orientation at the Hurleyville Tango Cafe on the 4th at 5:30pm.

Cinco deMayo is celebrated on Thursday, the 5th. You know what to do and it may or may not involve a shot of tequila. ‘Dance It Off’ is held at Duggan on Thursdays at 4:45pm.

Bethel Transfer Station ‘Clean Up Days’ are the 7th and 8th from 8-4pm. Bethel residents only, car permit required. FMI: 292-4505. If you’re interested in local Litterpluck, which is a separate ‘event’ and continues through June 30th, call Town at 583-4350 or SC P&R at 807-0287 for information.

The Hurleyville college offers ‘Discover SUNY Sullivan Day’ on the 7th on campus from 10-1pm. The Hurleyville Gallery 222 Opening Reception for “It’s a Camera, Not a Magic Wand”, an exhibition by Jonathan C Fox, will be held on the 7th from 2-6pm. Hurleyville PAC offers SC Chamber Orchestra’s “Mother’s Day Family Concert’ on the 7th at 6pm. Attend the Eldred Preserve’s Kentucky Derby Watch Party event on Saturday from 3pm-Procession at 6pm.

Sunday is Mother’s Day. Celebrate and appreciate her! Hector’s Inn offers music of Keith Newman with cocktails from 3-6pm. Henning’s Local is taking reservations from 5-9pm. The Eldred Preserve offers a special Mother’s Day menu from 1pm and the Villa Roma has Brunch from 10-2pm.

Walking Lakeside’ steps off at Duggan on Mondays at 4:45pm.

Culture: Support the arts! Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, www.ebcpl.org, fbplayhouse.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, and scdw.net. Register for youth programs at Bethel Woods, Nesin Cultural Arts or FBPlayhouse.

Plan your Bethel Woods calendar!‘Soul Inscribed: Family Concert’ is scheduled at BW’s Terrace Stage for the 7th at 11am.

Join and support BCA (BCABethelArt@gmail.com). Be sure to visit the BCA Members Group Exhibit at the Galleries at Narrowsburg Union.

Huleyville’s Gallery 222 JC Fox Photography exhibit can be viewed on weekends through May.

Watch for local entertainment at Hector’s Inn, Rock Hill-Dutch’s, Callicoon-Rafter’s, and in Parksville-Cabernet Franks.

Hurleyville PAC has programs and classes and screens ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ on the 6-8th, Fri and Sat at 7:30 and Sunday at 2pm. Callicoon Theater also offers “Doctor Strange...” on Friday through Monday, at 7:30 and adds a 2pm showing Saturday and Sunday.

Suz sez, “Without your Momma, where would you be?”