August 10– Birthday wishes to Tim Dollard, Keith Newman, Randy Katz, Tanya and Shira, Honey Wohl, MaryAnn Knapp, Hazel Meddaugh, Debbie Moore, Steve Margulies, Heartly Herzog, Karen Murtagh, Elizabeth Percoco, Scott Rebba, Mary Ehrlich, JP Gaebel, Momma Kylie Halperin, and Sweet Rose Bogaert.

Happy anniversary to the Croissants, Garchiks, Trombleys, VanEttens, Myra ‘Mikee’ and John, and Molly McClernon and Samantha Pinchas. Since the Rock Hill Optum OB/GYN department has relocated, Garnet Health has opened new services at the Harris, NY location with Dr. Camille and Dr. Abougou. Good move!

On Aug 4, Governor Kathy Hochul, Supervisor Dan Sturm, Legislator McPhilliips, Council members Cohen, Crumley and Gold, and members of the Hasidic Community attended the New Square Kiryas Skvere Ribbon Cutting in Swan Lake, Town of Bethel.

This development will provide housing options and is an expansion of the Rockland County community.

The New York Medical Aid in Dying took effect on Wednesday, Aug 5. Governor Hochul signed the bill into law in February. For additional information, use (https://health.ny.gov).

Bethel Departments, newsletter, information: www.townofbethelny.gov. P&R: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com.

Lake Superior State Park information: (845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov).

Use the Bethel Business Association’s Bethel Guide Members list (www.bethelnybba.com) to patronize local businesses. Guides are available at the BBA Welcome Gazebo or Town Hall.

Support Shepherd’s Pantry and the Past Perfect Bookstore.

The Monticello Methodist Church Noah’s Arch asks for children’s clothes, men’s clothes and shoe donations.

The Wayne County Fair runs until August 15^th.

Celebrate Woodstock! The 30^th Anniversary Yasgur Road Reunion, keeping the spirit of peace, love and music alive, takes place in Bethel at Max Yasgur’s former homestead from August 13-16.

Activities include Live Jam Bands, Acoustic and Drum Circles, food, vendors, and camping. For tickets and information use: (www.yasgurroadcampgrounds.com) (theticketing.co).

SC Department of Public Health offers a free Rabies Clinic at Liberty’s Hanofee Park Pavilion on Thursday at 6-7:30p.m. Requirement/Info:845-292-5910x0.

Attend the 146^th Grahamsville Little World’s Fair on August 14-16^th with music, food, vendors, rides, and contests. 13^th: Pre-show special category showmanship and judging. Info: grahamsvillefair.com.

Jeffersonville JEMS offers a ‘Bluegrass Jam’ in Backyard Park on August 14 at 7-9p.m.

Join Kate’s Gazebo Park Yoga on Saturdays at 9a.m. Look forward to the Smallwood/Mongaup Valley Fire Department’s Drive-thru Chicken BBQ on the 15^th at 1p.m. until sold out!

Parksville’s Arrowhead Ranch and Grateful Talent present ‘Stanley Jordan’ on August 15^th. Details: arrowheadranch.org.

‘Parksville B’Kawk!’, a music, art and vendor celebration, is also happening on Main Street from 12-6p.m.

Attend Roscoe ‘Rhythm & Reels’ on Saturday with food trucks, yard games, fishing, fireworks and music: Jaketown Road, 4p.m. Chris Raaabe, 6p.m. Far Be Gone, 8p.m. (607-498-4224).

The Club at Smallwood (www.theclubatsmallwood.org): Performances: 15: ‘The Thursday Thespians’ and 16: ‘Melange Contemporary Dance’, both 7:30p.m. RSVP: theclubatsmallwoodpr@gmail.com.

Hector’s Inn Has Happy Hour on Mondays from 3 to 5p.m. Stop by Annie’s Ruff Cut Mega Music Mondays for Karaoke & Open Mic at 7p.m.!

Delaware Scenic Byway Photo Contest (www.udsb.net/photocontest): Submit Route 97 corridor photos by November 1 for a 2027 exhibit.

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Council of the Arts (fb or BethelArt.org): Through August 23: ‘Inspired by Nature’ photography exhibit.

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion, Events Gallery, Programs. 14: Thomas Rhett. 15: Turnpike Troubadours. 16: Brandi Carlile.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 13-17: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): Ongoing exhibits and the Gallery: The Blair exhibit ends August 29.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): Check online for youth events. 12: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. 13: ‘Body Care’, 4:30p.m. and CEJ Meeting, 6p.m. 14: Adult Gaming, 1p.m. 15: ‘Fisher & Kean’ Concert, 1p.m. 17: Knit & Crochet Group, 6p.m.

The Cutting Garden/Domesticities (thecuttinggarden.org): Sundays in August- 16: Plein Air event, 11-4p.m.

DH Conservancy/Van Scott Nature Reserve (delawarehighlands.org): 15: Sunset Wellness Walk, 7:15p.m.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): Group Exhibitions through 9/13: ‘(T)Here’, Alliance Gallery and ‘Fellows’, Loft Gallery.

13: Retro Cinema at Tusten Theater- “Sparkle”, 7p.m. 15: The deadline for Big Eddy Film Festival BEFF (9/24) film submissions. Info:  BEFF@delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or 845-252-7576.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org): 15: ‘The Magic Flute’,7p.m. 16: 2p.m. Arts Nest: Gallery: 11,12: ‘Women of Substance’, 4-6p.m.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 13: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m.  16: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m., Happy Hour, 3p.m., Cabaret: ‘Mia Pinero’, 7p.m. 17: Wine About Mondays 3p.m.

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): Mainstage: 11-16: “Million Dollar Quartet”, Tues-Sat 8pm, Wed- 2pm, Sun- 3pm. Tavern: 11-15: ‘Getting the Band Back Together’, 6p.m. and 15,16: ‘The Yellow Brick Road Concert’, 10:30a.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Museum, Minisink Battleground, the Kate Project.

Harmony in the Woods (harmonyinthewoods.org): 14: ‘House of Hamill’, 6p.m. 15: ‘Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon’, 6p.m. 16: ‘The Seven Wonders’, SO 5:30p.m.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, programs, workshops, and dance. 14-16: Cinema- “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 12: Sensory-Friendly Cinema- “Soul”, 10a.m. 12: ‘Mat Pilates’- 10a.m., ‘Kids Program’- 11a.m., and ‘Line Dancing’- 5:30 and 6:30p.m. 13: ‘Sound Healing’- 11a.m., ‘Zumba Dance Fitness’- 7p.m., and ‘Music in Common-Songs & Stories: Film & Concert, 8p.m. 15: HPAC Fundraiser at The HV Renegades, 5p.m. To support, purchase ticket:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/Hurlleyvilleperforming2 or (845-985-4722). Public Announcement: HPAC will conclude operations October 31. Tango is permanently closed.

Mamakating Environmental Education Center: (mamakating.gov) or 845-644-5014: 16: ‘Sky Stitching”, 10a.m.

Narrowsburg Union (narrowsburgunion.com): 8/11-9/27. The Miguel Tio Exhibit. Thru 8/24: Five Artist exhibit.

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org): Mainstage: 8/14-9/13: ‘The 70’s Beehive Musical’, Thursday-Sunday.

Shandelee Music Festival (shandelee.org): 11: ‘Trio Gaia’, 8p.m. 13:’Dolphin String Quartet’, 8p.m. 15: ‘Mode 8 Chamber Choir’, 8p.m. 16: ‘Daniel Stroup-Solo Piano’, 3p.m.

SC Historical Society (scnyhistory.org): Current exhibits: SC Farms, FA Cook, and the MacAdam brother’s ‘Hackle Dam Project & One Room Schoolhouse’.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 11: ‘Gorilla Bob & South Paw Dave’, 5:30p.m.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): Exhibit through 8/22: ‘The First Simonix Intl Retrospective’.

Area entertainment: Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com) and The Kartrite Resort (thekartrite.com).

Summer Music Series: 13: Bethel Lakeside Music- ‘Woodstock Tribute Band’, 6-8p.m. 12: Rock Hill- ‘Swing Shift’, 6:30-8p.m.

Farm Markets: Friday: Liberty: 3-6p.m. Saturday: Kauneonga Lake: 10-2p.m. Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill: 10-1p.m. Sunday: Callicoon and Jeffersonville: 11-2p.m.

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