October 17 – Birthday wishes to Margaret Moore, Louie Gold, Nicholas Ferrara, Victoria Fernandez, Yamilet Gonzalez, Drew Doherty, Jonny Garlick, Michelle VanLowe, and Joe ‘The Editor’ Abraham.

Anniversary wishes to Nikki and Mike Kaufman and Paula and Bruce Kaufman.

Welcome to the world: Asher Levine!

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Marilyn Gitlin. Condolences to the Slayton family and Benjamin family.

Thank you to the Bethel residents who voted in the Crawford Library budget and election. Lisa Clark stepped up and won a seat on the board. 

Kudos to SC Public Health for hosting the recent free rabies clinic for Bethel pets at the SMV Firehouse.

To Do: Send me your news. Town of Bethel: Townofbethelny.us. Hiking: Forest Reserve at Smallwood and trailkeeper.org.

You might want to order Krispy Kreme donuts ahead of fundraiser sale at the Duggan polls on Election Day. SMVFirehouse Auxiliary will welcome your call: 845-583-6188 or txt 845-798-0478.

Leaf Peeper Photo Op: A SC Dove or Bethel “Heritage Trail” spot. Selfies at Bethel Woods Monument. The 17B x Pucky Huddle “House.” Minnie Falls. Kauneonga’s shoreline. The Stone Arch Bridge. Hawk’s Nest on 97. Where’s your favorite?

PSA: The Covid-19 NYS Emergency declaration expired, yet people continue to transmit and contract the virus. Follow protocols and be up to date with vaccines. Vax/ Booster info: 800-232-0233. SC Health: 845-292-5910. NAMI Helpline: 800-950-6264. In SC: 845-794-1029.

To apply for Bethel CEAP, use 845-583-4350 x102 for information. Do you know this one-time fund is made available to approved residents by a generous local group? Differently, tax dollars fund the County-State HEAP program and can be applied for Nov 1st (SNAP, Assistance). Check about heat inspection and service through HERR /HEC&T at Office for the Aging (845-807-0142) and Social Services. Also, for assistance resources, copy this: Action Toward Independence: 845-794-4228, Independent Living: 794-3322, and SCOA: 807-0241. You may need it!

“Move Sullivan” offers free bus service for Bethel and the surrounding area. FMI: sullivanny.us or call 845-434-4102.

Noah’s Arch at Monticello Methodist Church (Wed and Sat) requests infant, teenage and men’s clothing donations.

Market Watch: SATURDAY: Barryville FM @10-1pm. SUNDAY: Callicoon FM @11-2pm.

Our Supervisor announced that the Bethel Solar Array will be finished by November and to sign up for utility discounts. The Town Highway Garage will be replaced and Town Offices remodeled, too. 

Business Watch: Support our local and on-line businesses. BBA Reference list: www.bethelbusiness.com. Some business hours have changed- “Call and know before you go.” 3575 Kitchen is closed. Sticky Fingers Delectables will reopen on the 1st. Cunningham Family Farm is open weekends until the end of October.

A Sullivan Renaissance “Roundtable” will be hosted on-line on the 19th at 12n. FMI: See website. 

The Bethel Business Association Board meets on the 19th at Duggan at 6pm.

The Radio Catskill Community Awards, honoring local media, will be held at Piccolo Paese on the 20th at 5pm.

Bethel Parks & Rec will be taking local 7-12 grade students to Bethel Woods “Fright Night” on the 21st (Pre-reg required. 845-583-5360). BP&R is also hosting a Halloween Fun Day for Bethel 1-11yo residents at the Town Park at 636 Old WL Turnpike on Saturday at 1pm. Go for the parade, Trunk or Treat and family activities. (RD- 23rd at 1pm).

Bethel Woods hosts “1,2,3 Andres: Outdoor Family Concert” on the 22nd at 11am. Hector’s Inn is having their annual Halloween Bash on the 22nd at 7pm. “Ride to Survive” is hosting a dinner fundraiser event at the Villa Roma on Saturday night at 5:30pm. “Bach’s Coffee Canata,” Baroque favorites with David Trombley, will be performed at HPAC on the 22nd at 6pm and at the Jeffersonville Bake Shop on the 23rd at 3pm.

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. Sign up for weekly Art programs for all ages.

Plan on the Bethel Woods “Peace Love and Pumpkins” Halloween Walk through the 30th with special Friday Fright Nights on the 21st and 28th.

Register to bid on the Bethel Woods on-line auction to benefit the arts programs, nonprofit mission and the Museum until the 22nd at 9pm.

Narrowsburg Union hosts the Bethel Council of the Arts Members exhibit. FMI: BcaBethelArt@gmail.com or fb.

Shadowland Stages offers “The Lifespan of a Fact” on the 20th -23rd.

FBPlayhouse offers the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Fridays and Saturdays until the 29th. SCDW “Haunted Theater Tours” are scheduled for weekend nights at the Fallsburg Rivoli Theater through the 29th.

Note: Mark your calendar for Early Voting: Oct 29- Nov 6. BOE: sullivanny.us or 845-807-0400.

Suz sez, “‘Who is Max Yasgur?’ Final Jeopardy, October 13th.”