I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend by spending time with family and friends! It is the official kick off to the summer season and the kids are counting down the days left to school.

Hard to believe how fast time flies- it seems like just yesterday it was freezing and snowing and now it is time to garden and play outside!

Here are some fun local events coming up!

Join the Cochecton Youth Group (CYC) on a trip to go swimming!

On Friday, June 17, at 6 p.m. the youth group will be meeting at Woodloch Springs to enjoy some indoor swimming. Sign-ups will be June 7 from 7-7:30. Cochecton youth will be free and adults can pay $15 at Woodloch if they would like to swim. Please reach out to Michelle at 570-419-8801 with any questions. The programs are funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Animal Adventure Zoo- Harpursville, NY on Saturday August 20. Join the Cochecton Youth Commission as we explore the zoo. As always, all Cochecton youth are free!!! Adults and out-of-town youth will pay at the door of the zoo. Signs ups for this event will take place on Tuesday, June 7, from 7-7:30pm, at the lower-level town hall. Any questions please call Krissy at 845-807-8003. The programs are funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Join the Cochecton Youth Commission as we go to Claws n Paws Animal Zoo in Lake Ariel, PA. This event will take place on Sunday, June 26, at 10 am. As always, all Cochecton youth are free. All adults and out-of-town youth will pay at the door. Prices per adult (12 and up) are $22.50, junior (2-11) are $17.50. Signs ups for this event will take place on Tuesday, June 7, from 7-7:30 pm at the town hall lower level. Any questions please call Krissy at 845-807-8003. The programs are funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

The Chi Hive and the Cochecton Pump House are collaborating to offer SkyGround Sundays beginning June 5. Yoga, meditative soundscape and more. Any questions contact info@ thechihive.com

Congratulations Don Dittmer Sr. on being awarded the 'Delegates Award' at the Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of NY Convention. (Third time recipient)

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