The Sullivan West Girl Scout Troops 356 and 736 are holding an Indoor Garage Sale November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cochecton Town Hall, located at 74 Smales Road, Cochecton. Please come out and find a “treasure” while you support these amazing girls! 

Visit Santa and his Elves at the Jeff Bank in Jeffersonville Saturday, November 29 from 12:30-3:30p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday crafts to take home! Free Horse and Carriage Rides along Main Street (weather permitting) Photos will be available online to order holiday prints. Suggested donation of $4.00 per family. All proceeds go to the local food pantry.

This event is coordinated by the Jeff Bank and the Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The holidays are getting here – fast! On Friday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon, is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair – a day with lots of handmade treasures, holiday décor, and great holiday gifting. Come out and find your one-of-a-kind gifts while you support local artisans! Then venture to Jeffersonville, meet Santa and his Elves  at the Jeffersonville Firehouse from 4:30-6 p.m. Enjoy some hot chocolate & goodies with presents for the children and enjoy the James Dworetsky Holiday Parade that starts at 7 p.m. 

Do not forget the Cookies by the Pound Sale at the First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville  Saturday, December 6 beginning at 10 a.m. and ending when they sell out (which happens fast). Cost is $10 per pound and proceeds go to their food pantry. 

The Friends of the Western Sullivan Public Library is holding a Holiday Book Sale in Memory of Susan Kohler December 6 through 13 at their Jeffersonville Branch during library hours, Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Susan was a longtime volunteer and book sale coordinator. The Friends of the Library honor her legacy of sharing her love of books with the community and raising funds to help support the library. Books are the perfect gift for the holidays. Book donations accepted during November at the Jeffersonville branch. Call 845-482-4350 for more information and/or to sign up to volunteer.

If you cannot bring your pets inside now that the weather is getting colder, use straw in their outdoor cat/dog shelters. Straw is one of the best insulators – it reflects body heat back to your pet, repels moisture, and keeps everything dry and warm. Do NOT use hay or blankets as hay is green/heavy, absorbs moisture, gets cold fast, and blankets do the same and can freeze. Not comfy, not safe.

I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!