The fundraiser for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade held at the Old Foundation last Saturday  was a great success! JP Graham told me “ A good time was had by all! “Proprietor Ian Boyle and friends played Irish music and Tom Burnham from the “McPadden pipes & drums” played his bagpipe in between the songs. The AOH Sullivan Brothers Division 1 President, Bill Moloney stated, “The AOH Sullivan Brothers were very grateful for all who participated.” The parade will be held Saturday, March 18th with line up at noon and parade starting at 1p.m. FMI: JP at 845-807-7980. 

The Diehl Homestead Farm located at 93 Diehl Road, Callicoon wants everyone to know the sap is running and they are making some beautiful, delicious syrup! They are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and offer many other farm items, including fresh dairy milk. I know that every time my son Michael and his wife Kate visit from Virginia they leave with a load of the maple syrup! FMI: 845-482-5047 or email diehlsmaplesyrup@yahoo.com.

The Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library is offering a new program! A “Needle Crafts Group” every Thursday from 1:00p.m. -3:00 p.m. They invite fellow needleworkers to talk through and share projects you are working on. This group is open to cross stitchers, embroidery fanatics, and needlepoint lovers. Basic supplies are provided but they welcome you to bring your own. Call with questions 845-482-4350.

The Youngsville Fire Department is busy! Not only with their Pancake Breakfast on February 26th from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. They are also holding their Annual Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, April 29th with doors opening at 4:30 and serving until 8 p.m. or sold out. Delicious dinner served family style and you can eat in or takeout.

Barbara’s Bunch is planning an adventure getaway with the “Purple Moose Tour”, June 12th – 15th. You will stay at the White Mountain Hotel and Resort. Some highlights include a visit to Fadden’s General Store & Maple Operations, an evening Wildlife Presentation, tours, one being the Lupine Fields Photo stop  where the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower is a time honored tradition. The brilliant blossoms attract equally dazzling butterflies, creating a breathtaking floral display against the backdrop of the Franconia, Presidential and Kinsman Mountain Ranges. A complete itinerary with departure information will be sent to everyone who signs up. A deposit of $500 per person is required by March 1st to hold your spot. Please contact Barbara to make your reservations soon! Barbara can be reached by calling 914-799-3362 or email barbarahahl@yahoo.com. Reservations are accepted in the order received. Please LIKE Barbara’s Bunch Facebook page where you can watch for updates on trips!

4-H News: The DEC is once again distributing day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and release projects to 4-H Youth.  Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging and teaches youth responsible behavior. FMI: contact Barbara at 845-292-6180 or bjm292@cornell.edu.  The deadline for orders is March 20, 2023.