The weather is supposed to be beautiful for the FREE outdoor movie night tonight for the movie “Chicken Little!” Before the movie enjoy the amazing & talented acrobatic & hip hop dancers performing under the instruction of Ashlea Prouty from the “Rhythm & Grace Performing Studio!” The gates open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at dusk. A very talented face painter will be there along with Oakie Pokie Hot Dogs and, of course, the JEMS Concession stand has amazing fresh popped popcorn and other goodies too! Save the Date: Next Event is the “Poison Love Band” Saturday, July 12. Gates open at 6:30pm with music at 7:30pm.

Enjoy the outdoors with a five-week Fitness Walk Series on the Turtle Spring Trail! To inspire residents and visitors who would like to grab a buddy and get moving, Nutrition & Physical Activity Educator Joy Leon will be hosting a five-week interactive series on the Turtle Spring Trail located behind the Extension Education Center. This series will take place on Mondays from June 30 to July 28, from 4-4:45pm. Participants can walk the trail at their own pace to enjoy the fresh air in the scenic forest and take advantage of fitness equipment stationed along the way. There is no fee, but preregistration is encouraged. Participants can register online at sullivancce.org/events. Those with questions or interest in related programs may email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 for assistance. Nestled behind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County office, the Turtle Spring Trail is open to the public daily, from dawn to dusk.

A ”Community Art Party” is being held at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Friday, July 11 from 4-7pm. Creative spirits of all ages are welcome to create art together while enjoying live music from members of our talented community! Materials and light refreshments will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association. Also, “Watercolor Workshops” are taking place at the Jeffersonville branch for Adults (age 18+) on Tuesdays, July 1 through 22nd at 1pm. Join local artist Kit Sailor in a 4-week watercolor workshop series! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Register at www.wsplonline.org.

I borrowed this information from Channing Rutledge, Tri-Gal 4-H Club News Reporter. I think it is very good advice. Summer is approaching , 4-H and FFA members as well as our farmers will be walking and moving their livestock along roadsides or crossing our roads. While you are driving, please be careful and use caution passing them. Loud noises can startle livestock, causing them to break through fences which is stressful and costly to both the animal and the farmer. Also, any litter along the roadside might be consumed by livestock causing them serious health issues or death. If you are walking and see litter, please pick it up. When driving I have noticed some of our roadsides that have signs stating people or groups are working to keep an area beautiful by keeping it cleaned up. Thank you!