Birthday wishes to Sue Bunce, Annelise Gerry, Allison Ruef, Edna, Ace, Nicole Muscara-Mullally, Robert Lyons, Janet Newberg, and Brady Dollard. 

Anniversary wishes to the Vielandi’s. 

Welcome to the world, Saul Maddox! Congratulations to Kara, Corey and Sloan Nash-Gips. 

PSA: Vax info: 800-232-0233. SC Health: 845-292-5910. Crisis Lifeline: Call 988. Overdose Help: 911 or 866-832-5575. Bethel News: Town information: www.townofbethelny.us. For Parks & Rec info, email: bethelparksandrec@gmail.com. The Town Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday (IP / zoom). The Planning Board meets on the first Monday of the month (IP only). Current Agenda: The White Lake Mansion site. It seems short-term rental regulation is of interest, too.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Bethel residents can apply for CEAP by calling 845-583-4350.

Shepherd’s Pantry continues to accept food donations. They host pantry on the 2nd and 4th Thursday. FMI: 845-583-5885.

Two groups have formed in the area with concerns for their local lakes. FMI contact: The Lake Association of White Lake, NY (white.lake.bethel@gmail.com). For Briscoe Lake, call 845-417-7379,  917-515-4282 or ananda.haldar@yahoo.com. Business Watch: Shop and support surrounding area BBA member and Bethel businesses. Consider joining the Bethel Business Association now. The ‘23 membership campaign ends in early Spring. BBA hosts a ‘Meet & Greet’ Mixer at Annie’s Ruff Cut on the 15th at 5:30pm. All area business owners are welcome.

Bethel Market Cafe reopens on the 16th. Laughing Ladies Antiques offers love in the form of great February sales.                                                                                                                               Take advantage of Valley Daycare’s ‘February Friday Evening Childcare’, every week from 6-9:30pm (845-250-4110).

Enjoy the season! Hike, snowshoe, or cross-country the trails at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood. Ask Bethel Parks and Rec about Winter Ski Program offers.                                                                                                                                   Delaware Highlands Conservancy host Eagle Watch Observation Areas on February weekends. View and learn about eagles in their habitat (845-583-1010, 570-266-3164 or delawarehighlands.org). Also, the DHC Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA offers 144 acres with 3miles of trails to enjoy (no pets).

Spend time at Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park. Tube, ski, snowboard or join the Ski School. Check ‘Thursday Night Lights’ specials (845-796-3161).                                                                                                                                     Celebrate Black History Month!

Register on line for link to attend the Bethel Woods ‘Virtual Volunteer Open House’ on Tuesday, the 14th at 6pm.              The Bethel Business Association’s February ‘Meeting / ‘Meet & Greet’ Mixer will be held at Annie’s Ruff Cut on Wednesday, the 15th, at 5:30 Meeting / 6pm Mixer. All area businesses and current members are welcome. Cash bar/ food available – personal order. Raffle. Join! Free drink with ‘23 Membership dues.