I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend and celebrated with good food, friends and perhaps caught fireworks too. There were quite a few to choose from and there is nothing like fireworks to kick off the Summer.

There are a few events happening this week and for the remainder of July. Have a look at a few below.

It's that time again! Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. The need has never been greater.

Your donation has the power to save up to 3 lives! Please join the Lake Huntington Fire Co. and American Red Cross to give blood on July 6th at their Blood Drive from 1pm - 6pm. Most medications will not disqualify you, sign up to save lives now. Set up an appoint­ment online: tinyurl.com/­lhfcblooddrivejuly2022

Come out and meet the members of the Cochecton Ambulance Corp and compete in our 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament! Rain or Shine! Saturday July 23, 2022 at the Lake Huntington Fire House. Practice and registration starts at 11 AM and tournament begins at 12 PM.

If you are eating out this summer, be sure to check out a few local eateries!

Have you stopped by the Bethel Market Café? The food and treats are delicious. They are a unique cafe with great coffee and homemade sweets. Open for breakfast and lunch and located at 2020 Rt 17 B, Bethel, NY.

The Fosterdale Country Café is open and ready for business! Open for food and ice cream. Hours of operation: Monday & Tuesday – closed, Wednesday 1-8, Thursday 1-8, Friday 1-9, Saturday 1-9, Sunday 1-8. Please take note of the NEW phone number – 845-932-5203.

Annie’s Ruff Cut located at 90 Forman Road has the best specials and menu options. Choose from a half pound burger made from scratch, chicken wings, or fresh roast beef but be sure to save room for dessert, they always have an amazing selection. Visit Annie’s Ruff Cut online https://www.facebook.com/homeoftheroastbeef

If pizza or Italian food is more your thing, visit Lakeview Pizza & Bar located at 23 Crestwood Road in Lake Huntington. The portions are large, and the food is delicious. From dinner selections like chicken parmesan to specialty heroes and garlic knots the choices are endless. The best part is you can order online from Slice Pizza (https://slicelife.com/) and your order will be ready for you exactly when you want it! I like to order ahead of time and pick it up as we are headed home from sports practice or horse lessons. You can find Lakeview Pizza and Bar online as well at https://www.facebook.com/Lakeview-Pizza-Bar-327487738042134

Another choice is Cochecton Fire Station. They are located at 1 Depot Road in Cochecton. Choices include skirt steak, macaroni and cheese, Cuban corn and more. You can find their full menu at https://www.cochectonfirestation.com/

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.