March 12 – Birthday wishes to Scott Samuelson, Juliana Carmack, Jennifer Adam, Arlen, Emma, Clare Catalano, Jeanne Tulp, Carol Malek, Michael and Gabriel Schleifer.

Happy anniversary to Claire and John Sullivan.

Our Sympathy to the family and friends of Catherine Knapp Carnesi. Condolences extended to Patty and family of Frank Armstrong.

PSA: Town of Bethel: 845-583-4350. Emergency: 911. OD: 988 or 866-832-5575. SC Health: 845-292-5910.

For Town of Bethel departments, Parks & Rec, meeting links, minutes, use www.townofbethelny.us.

To contact Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: senator@gillibrand.senate.gov. Sen Chuck Schumer: senator@schumer.senate.gov. 

Business Watch: Dine, shop and support local businesses. Refer to www.bethelnybba.com. 

The Bethel Business Association is currently accepting 2024 Memberships. BBA invites businesses in the surrounding and outer areas- Membership is not limited to Bethel only. Special incentives are available if applied/ postmarked by the 31st.  FMI: Use www.bethelnybba.com. The next ‘BBA Meet & Greet’ will be held at Annie’s Ruff Cut on the 13th at 5:30pm.

Laughing Ladies Design & Decor Antiques has been using March for ‘clean out and inventory exchange’. Call (845) 707-4771 ahead for appointment.

An interesting display of ‘The Join Sullivan Fire Portraits’ can be found in the Monticello Gov’t Center SC DMV hallways.  

Talk on the Street: Bethel’s Comprehensive Plan. The 17BxMattison Road Project. NY Assemblyperson Aileen Gunther will not seek another term in office. Who’s next to fill the seat?

Observe Lent through the 28th.  

Join Bethel Business Association at Annie’s Ruff Cut for a Mixer ‘Meet & Greet’ on Wednesday, the 13th at 5:30-7pm.  Expect: Intro to ‘24 BBA Bethel Guide Info, Membership Campaign and networking with menu and drink available.  

Try BP&R’s “Relax & Move” at 5pm and “Dance It Off” at 5:30pm on Thursdays at Duggan.

Stop in to dine and catch the sounds of ‘River Ramblers’ at Santorini Mixed Grill on the 15th from 6-9pm or attend an ‘Open Mic or Karaoke’ with Bill Fleck at Hector’s Inn on Friday at 7pm.

The Borscht Belt Museum Comedy Club hosts their first Live Stand Up at Ellenville’s Shadowland Stages on the 16th at 7pm. Tkts: (borschtbeltmuseum.org).   

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Sunday, the 17th. Have a party with the ‘Misfit Toys’ and a little Corned Beef & Cabbage at Hector’s Inn from 3pm on. You can be Irish from 12-8pm at Annie’s Ruff Cut, too! How about a ‘Pond Party’ at Holiday Mtn on Sunday from 11am on? PS: Dutch’s is celebrating with CB&C all weekend!

Support Hector’s ‘Paint & Sip’ hosted by Kim Simons to benefit ‘All Paws Matter Cat Rescue, Inc’ on Monday, the 18th from 6:30-9pm. Reg (845-216-2892) $50-Supplies provided.

Support Arts & Culture: BCA@BethelArt.org, Bethelwoodscenter.org, Callicoontheater.com, Catskillartspace.org, Cobaltstudios.net, Delawarehighlands.org, DelawareValleyartsalliance.org, DelawareValleyopera.org, Ebcpl.org, fbplayhouse.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, shadowlandstages.org, Theeldredpreserve.com, scnyhistory.org, waynecountyartsalliance.org.  

Support Bethel Woods. Get tickets for announced Pavilion shows. Attend photography, art or music workshops.

Catskill Art Space exhibits ‘Hovey Brock, Daniella Dooling, and Valerie Hegarty” through April 27th.

DVAA hosts the “#LoveWhereYouLive” Members Show and Jaya Duvvuri’s “Rough Translation” until the 17th. The DVAA Salon Series presents ‘SCCO- Evolution of the Double Bass’ with Andrew Trombley and Daniel Colalillo, pianist, on Sunday, the 17th at Krause Recital Hall at 2pm. Catch a next day performance on Monday, the 18th at Monticello’s St John’s Episcopal Church at 6pm.

Narrowsburg Union offers a 5 Gallery Exhibit through May 26. Exhibit Artists: Wells, Israel, Klein, Snedeker, and Neville, curated by Brandi Merolla.    

Attend DVO Arts Nest’s Art Opening: “Metamorphosis Exhibition” Artist Reception on the 16th from 3-5pm. The Winter Concert Series has ‘Randy Light Band’  performing on the 16th at 6pm. Join Open Mic on Monday, the 18th, at 6pm.      

Eldred Preserve continues their ‘Wine About Mondays’ and Sunday Happy Hours.

HPAC: See “5Flights Up” for Senior Cinema Film and Social Hour on Thursday, the 14th from 2-5pm ($10).

Callicoon Movie Theater screens “One Love: The Bob Marley Story” on the 15-18th (7:30 all, 2pm Sat, Sun).

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