I hope all of you had a very Happy Thanksgiving! The James Dworetsky Holiday Parade last Friday was one of the biggest ones yet! Thank you to everyone that participated and those of you that braved the cold to watch and enjoy it. So many Firetrucks, EMS vehicles, Company trucks, floats, and children, all decorated up in so many different Christmas themes with music too! Also, thank you to our NY State Troopers and Sheriff’s Department for helping with traffic control and watching to be sure the children (and adults) were safe while the parade was moving.

Thank you to our Village of Jeffersonville and helpers/truckers who under the supervision of Mayor Chellis, transported and placed a huge Christmas tree in the small area across from The Catskill Outdoorsman. It is beautiful and I am very glad I do not need to go up a ladder to decorate! 

The holiday season is here, and VIP Fitness (located at 4889 State Route 52, Jeffersonville) has a special surprise for you. For a limited time, gift your loved ones a one-of-a-kind personal training experience with our exclusive member deal. At just $30, that is over 50% off the regular price! It is the perfect way to show your holiday spirit while supporting local businesses. So, why wait? Give the gift of fitness and cheers to a happy, healthy new year! FMI: dustin5706@hotmail.com or http://www.vipfitnessny.com/

The big companies will not notice your purchases during the holiday season but the small businesses will and it may even change their life! Please shop local and visit all the smaller businesses located in and near our town.  Do not forget the Farmers’ Markets too!

The First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville (located at 4907 State Route 52) is hosting their “Cookies by the Pound” on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. until sold out. Cost $7 per pound with the proceeds benefiting the Jeffersonville Food Pantry. Christmas decorations will also be available to purchase. 

The Town of Callicoon Saturday morning Youth Basketball Season for students in 3rd through 6th grades will begin on Saturday, December 9th and end on Saturday, February 10th at the Elementary campus of Sullivan West in Jeffersonville. Signups will be held the morning of Saturday, December 9th with 3rd and 4th graders signing up from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5th and 6th graders will signup from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Practice will also begin that day. 3rd and 4th grades will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. with 5th and 6th grades beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at noon. Cost: Town of Callicoon residents $40 for the first child, $35 for the 2nd and $30 for the 3rd. Non-residents of the Town of Callicoon $45 for the first child, $40 for the second and $35 for the 3rd. Please make checks payable to The Town of Callicoon. Any questions, please call/text Juliete Gaebel at 845-417-8924.

Please let me know if you have any news to share and keep warm!