As we gather around our tables this week, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or neighbors, I hope your day is filled with good food, warm laughter, and gratitude for the simple joys that make our community so special.

Here are some events happening in our community and beyond:

Songs, Stories and Sleighbells – A Holiday Concert will take place on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available now on My River Tickets. Link to purchase: https://myrivertickets.com/events/songs-stories-sleighbells-a-holiday-concert-celebration-12-14-2025. The show features Craig Bickhardt, Jesse Terry, Halley Neal, and Sam Robbins—four highly acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriters joining forces for an afternoon of festive and heartwarming holiday music. Craig Bickhardt’s songs have been recorded by legends like Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Martina McBride, among more than 125 others. He has co-written nine Top 10 hits, including four #1s, and his holiday collaboration, “Precious Child – The Story of Christmas,” with Songwriter Hall of Fame member Thom Schuyler, is considered a must-have classic. Jesse Terry, a Grand Prize winner of both The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the CMT/NSAI Song Contest, performs over 125 shows annually, from Bonnaroo to the Philadelphia Folk Festival. His holiday CD, “Peace – A Christmas Collection” and children’s book, “If I Were The Moon,” continue to delight fans each season. Halley Neal, an award-winning folk singer-songwriter known for her messages of positivity and peace, has captivated audiences across the country and at major festivals like Kerrville, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Her live shows are celebrated for their effortless vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Rounding out the lineup, Nashville-based Sam Robbins—winner of the 2021 Kerrville Folk Fest New Folk competition and the first artist to perform a Jim Croce song on The Voice—brings a warm, classic singer-songwriter sound reminiscent of James Taylor and Jackson Browne. His collaborative holiday album with Halley Neal, You and Me on Christmas Eve, released last year, was met with high praise from critics and fans alike. All are welcome to join in and celebrate the season with this unforgettable afternoon of music and cheer!

Come Line Dance with April on Saturday, November 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Himalayan Tavern located at 6 Old County Rd in Cochecton.

The Annual James Dworetsky Holiday Parade in Jeffersonville will be held on Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Jeffersonville Firehouse from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call Sue at 845-796-6966.

The Annual Delaware Youth Center Craft Fair will take place on Friday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop local artisans and vendors for all your holiday gifting needs. There is something for everyone!

If you have a local business that would like to be spotlighted in an upcoming column, please get in touch! Please email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events, and happenings. You can also find me online at https://rustic-road.com/.