Birthday wishes to Dina Sturm, Sonny Patel, Cecile Klemen, Joann Falkl-Florance, Ellen Levine, Amy Wohl, John Cali, Ronan, Walter Garigliano, and Colson Cunningham.

Happy anniversary to Dawn and Michael Ryder, Alexandra and Michael Ryder, Sue and Lenny Zimmerman, Patrice and Jonathan Sunshine, and Sara and Aaron Rovitz.

PSA: Emergency: 911. SC Health: 845-292-5910. Crisis Lifeline: 988. Overdose Help: 866-832-5575 or 911.  

Save a life: Take the SC Health Dept Narcan course. Use caution on the roads. Watch for pedestrians, bikers and wildlife. On the lake, use safety rules while boating and wear a life vest.

Bethel News: Town information: www.townofbethelny.us or 845-583-4350. Parks & Rec: 845-583-5360. Check the Town website for meeting links and minutes. The Town Board meets on the 14th (IP/Z) at 7:30pm. Current issues: Short Term Rental law, Mansion House and Bethel Solar.

The Lake Association of White Lake, NY has recently organized and would like support in their efforts. Information is available on fb.

Volunteer: Past Perfect Bookstore (845-794-0017), Bethel Woods, or Sullivan 180-Renaissance (845-295-2680). Local organizations and emergency service groups encourage you to sign up, too! 

Business Watch: Stay and shop local. Use Bethel Business Association’s website www.bethelnybba.com as a resource. The ‘23 BBA Bethel Guide will be coming out soon!  Support our local professionals, businesses, and seasonal openings! Apply to work in our area businesses and restaurants! 

Get in Shape: Walk the Smallwood Forest Reserve trail. Use the provided exercise equipment. Go to the Dog Park. Contact Parks and Rec for Town Park and Pool, summer program, and scheduled activity information. Visit Lake Superior Park! Use  trailkeeper.com for area hiking.

June is our time to Celebrate PRIDE. At the least, be open to the issues surrounding the LGBTQIA2S community. First, let’s spell out the acronym: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-or questioning, intersex, asexual-or agender. Recently added, 2S means two-spirit. There are countless affirmative ways people choose to self identify. Imagine that, but know it’s reality for some.

Dinner and Graduation presentations will be held for Leadership Sullivan Class of 23 at the VillaRoma Clubhouse on the 15th at 6pm.

Join the community at the R4-Rhulen Rock Hill Run & Ramble Trevor Loughlin Foundation- on Saturday am, the 17th, for the Run /Walk with medals and cash prizes, raffles, donations, lite food and bev, music, and a really good feeling! Register to participate in your own Virtual R4, too.  Advance registration: www.rockhillrun.com or race day from 7-9am. Attend the Alzheimer’s Tricky Tray at the White Lake Firehouse to benefit the Sullivan-Orange Co Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, the 17th. $2 adm/donation. Doors open 12:30, Calling 2pm. To donate: alztrickytray@gmail.com.

Stop by the Juneteenth Celebration at Funky Hippy Chic Boutique on the 18th at 2pm. Enjoy music, drumming demonstrations, presentations, talks, art, and a fabulous fashion show with your host Patrice Greco-Sunshine.      

Hector’s Inn hosts ‘Open Mic’ on Monday, the 19th from 7-9pm. Check in with Bill if you need a back up band or trax at Billfleckenterprises@gmail.com). Get information about the Monticello Juneteenth Parade that steps off on Broadway on the 19th from (jsorensen@k12mcsd.net).

Arts & Culture: Bethel Council of the Arts (fb), BCA@BethelArt.org, Bethelwoodscenter.org, Bashakillvineyards.com, Catskillartsociety.org, Cobaltstudios.net, Delawarehighlands.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Ebcpl.org, Farmartscollective.org, Fbplayhhouse.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Libertysoulstage.com, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, Theeldredpreserve.com, sccoplayers.org, scdw.net, shadowlandstages.org and cnyhistory.org.

Register for Bethel Woods programs, including the Youth Summer Art Program, and purchase pavilion tickets. Visit the Museum’s special exhibits and the Cafe. Hollywood Vampires canceled last minute due to Johnny’s foot injury, but have rescheduled for Sunday, July 30th.

Narrowsburg Union hosts the Bethel Council of the Arts exhibit, “Artists to Humans” through July 2nd.

See ‘Elemental’ at Hurleyville PAC cinema on the 16th at 6, the 17th at 6 and the 18th at 2pm. Buy tickets in advance online. 

Attend Forestburg Playhouse’s ‘Under the Stars’ Series performance. FBP hosts Bway’s “Nicholas Rodriguez Live in Concert” on the 17th at 8pm. Summer productions and Youth Musical tickets are available (845-794-1194).

Liberty Soul Stage hosts and VAPA of Sullivan presents “Beat the Devil” on the 17th at 6pm (845-292-0065).

Book a Cabaret Series evening with John Pizzi opening for Patrice Greco-Sunshine on the 25th at 7pm at Eldred Preserve. Save 15% on dinner reservation with show ticket (website or 845-557-8316).

Out of town fun: 17 West Brewery, Bashakill Winery, and Upward Brewing.

Mark the Calendar: BBA and Sticky Fingers host a ‘Meet & Greet’ on 6/21. K Lake Farm & Makers Market opens 6/24. Bethel Lakeside Music starts 6/29. 

Suz sez: “Breathe and be grateful for good air quality.”