Spring is here with warmer weather and lots of activity from birds and critters too! Think we will be mowing our lawns any day and soon the farmers will be mowing their hay. Lots of our wildlife will soon be having their young; please be careful when you are driving.

 On Sunday, April 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., local author Mike Vreeland will share excerpts from his newly released middle-grade superhero novel, Dumpster Man, at Domesticities and the Cutting Garden in Youngsville. The event will include readings, Q & A, activities, music, and refreshments. Bring your family and have a fun day out! 

A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for one of Jeffersonville’s newest businesses, Liberty Blooms West, located at 4886 State Route 52, Jeffersonville. Please join Liberty Blooms, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate this special occasion! Now that spring has arrived, co-owners, Jean Dermer and Tami VanLeuven, are so excited to officially introduce Liberty Blooms West, their second location—an annex of Sullivan County’s beloved Liberty Blooms Florist & Gift Shop in Liberty. The shop features a Bloom Bar where you can build your own bouquet, a grab-and-go cooler stocked with unique arrangements, and a curated selection of gifts including chocolates, candles, plush animals, and more. Open Monday & Thursday from 10a.m. to 4p.m. , Friday from 10a.m. to 5p.m.  and Saturday from 10a.m. to 3p.m. For more information, call 845-482-2023. The ribbon cutting will be followed by light refreshments and a meet-and-greet. All are welcome! Come by and give Liberty Blooms West a warm welcome!

Save the following Dates: The First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville is having their Chicken BBQ Saturday, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or sold out. Eat in or take out for a donation of $15 per dinner. Strawberry Shortcake for a delicious dessert! Advance tickets are suggested – contact Kathy #845-482-4504 or Ruth #845-701-3884.

Catskills Equipment is having a Spring Heavy Equipment LEGO Show Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are located at 4443 State Route 52 in Jeffersonville. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Lots of fun with LEGO displays from across the country, climb aboard real heavy equipment, get up close to tractors, excavators, garbage trucks, firetrucks and much more! A scavenger hunt, enter free raffles, and enjoy special treats for moms in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend too! Bring the whole family and come ready for a day of nonstop fun! 

Save the New Date: The Jeffersonville Fire Department’s Golf Tournament is now set for Saturday, June 20 at the Villa Roma Golf Course located at 557 County Rd 164, Callicoon.

Jeff Bank is partnering with Thunder 102 to support the St. Jude Radiothon! Stop at any of their branches until May 20 to purchase a St. Jude Boot Card – minimum of $1 donation. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their mission to fight childhood cancer. 

Please let me know if you have any news to share and enjoy the warmer weather!