Reminder! The St Patrick’s Parade will be Saturday, March 15^th with lineup at noon on Willy Avenue in Jeffersonville. A delicious Pancake Breakfast will be held at St. Georges RC Church from 8 a.m. to noon with an AOH Mass at 10 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. with Grand Marshal Peter J. Cummings leading the way from Willy Avenue down Main Street. The McPadden Pipes & Drums are returning with their amazing bagpipes! Any bands, marchers, groups -- including kid’s groups, floats, Fire Departments & EMS responders are invited to participate in this fun filled event. FMI: JP Graham 845-807-7980. 

Nominate Your Favorite Older New Yorker – nominate a local 55 and older Sullivan County resident by March 2! The NYS Office for the Aging will celebrate Older New Yorkers’ Day on May 26 with a ceremony in Albany where all honorees will receive a package that includes: a commemorative pin, a hard copy of the book of biographies and a certificate. Additionally, they will be featured on social media and rightfully celebrated in local media. These nominations can come from civic leaders, elected officials and community organizations. The nominee should be a volunteer aged 55 or older that has made a difference in the community through civic engagement. Nomination forms are available at https://sullivanny.gov/departments/aging (click on Nominate a 2026 Older New Yorker) or can be obtained by contacting the Office for the Aging at 845-807-0243 or emailing sullivanofa@sullivanny.gov.

Save the Date: The Diehl Homestead Farm is having their 2026 Maple Weekend on March 21 & 22 from Noon until 5 p.m. A free event with delicious pancakes and fresh maple syrup for everyone!

It’s time for the Sullivan West Elementary School Science Art & Innovation Fair on March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sullivan West Elementary School. This is an opportunity for students to show off their talents to their peers and families. To participate, complete the parentsquare flyer or call the Main Office. 

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The Jeffersonville Protection Hose Company No.1 is holding their 24^th Annual Chicken BBQ at their firehouse on Sunday, March 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Takeouts only at $15 each for a delicious meal while you support your volunteers!

February is deadly for wildlife – drive like they might be anywhere. It’s breeding season and animals travel 10+ miles, hunger peaks so they take risks, they become distracted by scent-marking & territorial disputes and dawn/dusk animal activity when we are on the roads more. Be aware, take your time and stay safe.