The Backyard Park (at 21 Lovett Lane, Jeffersonville) has been a busy place during the last week or so with a great concert featuring BJ Hendrickson, including his talented wife,  and also the BonesKrew on stage giving an amazing performance! Then last Friday night the Red Dog Youth Football Team and their coaches showed everyone “their stuff” before the outdoor movie “Little Giants” was shown. Many thanks to all the performers, players,  and families that came out to support the JEMS beautification group and their work to help better our community! 

Mark your calendars: Friday, August 15, JEMS is hosting their last  free  outdoor movie of the season,” Moana 2,” at The Backyard Park (21 Lovett Lane, Jeffersonville) with Butch and his Petting Zoo, games, and fun before the movie. The gates open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at dusk. Chairs will be provided. Children will be given their own coupon to use at the Concession stand that offers delicious hot dogs, fresh popped popcorn, and lots of other goodies. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this  fun night out under the stars!

The Boy Scouts are having their Chicken BBQ Saturday, August 16 from 3-5pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville. Takeouts only for $15. Come out and support Jeffersonville Boy Scout Troop 106 while enjoying a delicious meal!

The Western Sullivan Public Library (Jeffersonville Branch) invites  you to join them for “Felting with Buck Brook Alpacas” Thursday, August 21 at 5pm. Welcome Kara and Jen from Buck Brook Alpacas for another fun felting craft. All supplies will be provided. Please register as space is limited. Contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions and to register.

Tickets are officially on sale for the Ride 2 Survive Annual Dinner Dance at The Club at Villa Roma, Callicoon on Saturday, November 1 at 5pm! Follow them on Facebook: Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County or email them at ride2survivesc@gmail.com for more information. You may privately message them or reach out to one of their board members to reserve your tickets. 

The Sullivan County 4-H Livestock Market & Product Auction is being held on Sunday, August 17 at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair! Please support our local youth and all their hard work by coming out and bidding at the auction. Proxy bids are due by August 12, the preview starts at noon, and auction bidding at 1pm. For more information please call 845-292-6180, ext. 109.

SUNY Sullivan’s Fall 2025 EMT Basic and Refresher courses start on August 14 and 17. Gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for the NYS certification exam. EMT’s are in high demand and is a career that saves lives – email scccworkforce@sunysullivan.edu for more information and to apply.

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