Birthday wishes to Christine Bunce Miraglia, Blake Herfield, Casey Broskin, Jake Cohen, Rosemarie Romano, Antoinette Sorrentino-Schwatz, Barry Schwatz, Joey laVecchia, Nicole DiCarlo, Georgina Scardino, Aaron Rovitz, Nat, our Supervisor-Daniel Sturm, and Weston White.

Anniversary wishes to Eileen and Steve Morey and Helena and Phil Manzione.

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Elaine Williams. Condolences to the family and friends of Ida Alvarez.

To Do: Send me your news. Town of Bethel: Townofbethelny.us. Hiking: trailkeeper.org.

The horizon and colors are starting to change and Leaf Peepers will be visiting soon. Photo Op: Often referred to as the Toll House, which it is NOT, capture the “house” on the corner of 17B and Pucky Huddle before it falls.

PSA: The Governor has opted to allow the Covid-19 State of Emergency declaration to expire in New York. The most recent booster prevents infection from the omnicron variants. For Booster availability, use 800-232-0233 or call a local pharmacy. For local health information: 845-292-5910. NAMI Helpline: 800-950-6264 /SC: 845-794-1029.

Move Sullivan busing has expanded its service, adding 18 stops and 8 more communities, including Bethel. Originally, this Public Transportation had 24 stops in 10 locations. The expansion is tremendous for connecting to health care, jobs, and services.

Noah’s Arc at Monti Methodist Church, open Wednesday and Saturday, asks for infant to teenage size clothing donations.

Save Lives: Follow rules of the road or when you’re on the water. Wear a life vest to save your life! Not wearing one is a serious, inconsiderate, selfish act. Besides yours, the call puts the emergency volunteer’s life at risk as well!

Market Watch: THURSDAY: 10 Jefferson St, Monticello @11-1pm. Ends: 9/29. SATURDAY: Rock Hill FM @10-1pm. Ends: 9/24. Barryville FM @10-1pm. Ends:10/29. SUNDAY: Callicoon FM @11-2pm. All Year. Support the markets! (sullivancofarmersmarket.com). 

Business Watch: Support our local and on-line businesses. BBA Reference list: www.bethelbusiness.com. Look for changes in business schedules or call before you go. 

Reminder: Cunningham Family Farm is open weekends until the end of October.

The SC Partnership will be honoring Kelsey Hornicek and Joan and Dan Silna at the 28th Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner at Resorts World Catskills on September 29th at 5:30pm. Register/Tickets: 845-794-1110.

There’s a BBA Board Meeting at Duggan Meeting Room on Wednesday, the 21st, at 6pm. Sullivan Renaissance is honoring Volunteers at the Bethel Woods Market Sheds on the 21st at 4:30pm (Invitation only).

Autumn begins on Thursday, the 22nd.

White Lake Fire Company’s “1st Annual Fishing Derby,” hosted by Supernova Bait and Tackle, is scheduled for Saturday, the 24th from 7am to 2pm.

Bethel Woods offers a Wellness Class before the Harvest Festival at the Terrace Stage at 10am. “Yoga with Susan Mendoza,” from the Chi Hive, is set for the 25th. The Bethel Woods Harvest Festival runs every Sunday from 11-4pm. Expect over 80 vendors, food trucks, the Bier Garden, the popular corn maze, activities and live, on the Festival Stage: “A Girl Named Genny” at 12-1:30p and “Hillbilly Parade” from 2-3:30pm. 

“The River Ramblers” will play Hector’s Inn on Sunday, the 25th at 2pm. ‘Albi’ performs at Roscoe Beer Co on Sunday afternoons. 

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is on the calendar for the 26th, but actually begins on Sunday evening, the 25th.

Arts & Culture: Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, www.ebcpl.org, fbplayhouse.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, sccoplayers.org, scdw.net, Shadowlandstages.org, and scnyhistory.org.

Tour the Bethel Woods Museum. Learn more about the 60’s and Woodstock through the exhibits, Art Fair and Augmented Reality. Get you tickets now for the Big Sip, to be held at Bethel Woods on October 8 and 9th.

The “Four/For Supporting Artistic Expression As A Democratic Principle” exhibit is currently at Youngsville’s Domesticities.

FBPlayhouse offers ’The Skivvies In Concert” at the Tavern on the 24th at 8pm. 

Suz sez, “Happy New Year to all. Why not celebrate!”