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Spring Calendar 2020

from Catskill-Delaware Spring 2020

by Sullivan County Democrat/Catskill-Delaware Publications

from Catskill-Delaware Spring 2020, page 32

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Spring has nearly sprung and Catskill-Delaware Country is getting ready for a fabulous 2020. Check out all that is going on in…

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Pinewood Derby Race 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, drinks and candy bars will be on sale. Very Important den time slots: Lions, Tigers, Wolves: weigh in 5:30, race 6:00. Bears, Webelos, AOL: weigh in 7:00, race 7:30. Held at the Rock Hill Fire Dept., 61 Glen Wild Rd., Rock Hill. The Matt Hoffman Quintet at The Cooperage 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. This event is BYOB. 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA. For info call 570-253-2020 or email info@thecooperageproject.org. Resorts World Catskills Empire Lounge 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Enjoy the sounds of high energy trios every Friday at Empire Lounge! Featuring: Crash the Party Trio. 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello. Call 1- 833-586-9358 for info and reservations. Resorts World Catskills DoubleTop Bar & Grill, Latin Night. 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Drink and dance the night away at Doubletop Bar and Grill. Featuring: Willie Torres. Must be 21 or over. 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello. Call 1-833-586- 9358 for info and reservations.

Saturday, February 29 Leap into Leap Year! 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For elementary & middle school-aged children. Are you a kid who loves being active? Get ready to LEAP into Leap Year! Come out to the Mamakating Library for a FUN full-body workout with motion games. Get ready to have a blast! Parents, please bring an exercise mat for your child or call to let us know you need one. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Call (845) 888- 8004 to register. The Met: Live in HD at SUNY Sullivan 12:55 p.m. Agrippina. Adults $20; Students with valid I.D. $10. Seelig Theatre, SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd., Loch Sheldrake. For info call 434-5750. 2020 Winter Salon Series 2 p.m. “Long/Gone” an epic and immersive paper-cut shadow show with live music performed by Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, and paper-cut artist Erik Ruin and harpist Jesse Sparhawk. Free event. DVAA, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg. More info available by calling 252- 7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

Sunday, March 1 Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - 12 noon Adults $7. Kids under 12 $5. Under 5 yrs. Free. 1280 Rt. 52, Loch Sheldrake. Jazz Legends Perform in Hurleyville 2 - 3:30 p.m. The Sullivan County Historical Society is pleased to present The Van Manakas Trio. The group will feature Van Manakas on guitar, Mike Bisio on Bass and Bob Meyer on drums. This performance will be a very special reunion of the band who toured on the west coast in the 1990s. Hosted by Little Sparrow. Free. Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville. For info call 434-8044. Directions: scnyhistory.org. Resorts World Catskills Empire Lounge 2 - 5 p.m. Easy and smooth listening to end your weekend at Empire Lounge every Sunday. Featuring: Frank Persico Music. 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello. Call 1-833-586-9358 for info and reservations.

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Monday, March 2 Grief Support Groups 6 - 7 p.m. Free of charge, offered by Wayne Memorial Hospice and Social Service Departments Monday evenings through April 6th. Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park Street, Honesdale, PA. Registration requested. For info call (570) 241-2685.

Tuesday, March 3 Project: Identity Photography 6 - 8 p.m. Sundays & Tuesdays, March 3-May 17. Project: Identity Photography is digital photography intensive for 14- 18 year old teens. This unique 12 week program provides an opportunity to learn the basics of photography, composition, camera use, as well as editing tools in Adobe Photoshop. A culminating photobook and exhibition of artwork will be created and shared with the community. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. To register and for more info visit bethelwoodscenter. org/PIPhoto.

Thursday, March 5 Resorts World Catskills DoubleTop Bar & Grill, Karaoke Night. 7 - 10 p.m. Come unleash your inner rockstar at Doubletop Bar & Grill with karaoke every Friday. Must be 21 or over. 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello. Call 1-833-586- 9358 for info and reservations.

Friday, March 6 Mishnock & Friends Country Dance Weekend at the Villa Roma March 6th - 8th. Multiple dance lesson rooms with over 60 hours of dance instructions in line, partner, and couple. Country, All Request, Lead & Follow Evening Dances. 6 World Class meals starting with dinner and ending with lunch. Fri & Sat Night Cocktail Parties. Karaoke In The Lounge. Weekend rates start at $205 per adult per night. For info visit villa roma.com. Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, 356 Villa Roma Rd., Callicoon.

Saturday, March 7 4-H County Public Presentations 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Youth are invited to choose, prepare, and present a topic to 2 evaluators and if desired, to family, friends, fellow club members, and potentially the public. Evaluators are instructed to provide posi

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tive critical feedback both verbally and through a standardized evaluation form following a rubric employed by 4-H educators regionally, following the Danish Awards System. Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit sullivancce.org/4-hyouth-development. St. John's Street School Community Hub, 22 St. Johns Street, Monticello. Chili Cook-Off 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main Street, Port Jervis. $6 per person tasting of all chili; $5 take out bowl of chili. Awards given out at 1:30 p.m. No entry fee to enter the contest, but registration is required. Contact Kurt Brink at kurt.brink@hotmail.com for registration forms. Limited to 20 entries; register early! Proceeds benefit church ministry to the community. For info contact the church at 845-856-1033 or Kathy at 570-430-1755. Culinary & Pastry Arts Day Noon. The Catskill Hospitality Institute will host a Culinary & Pastry Arts Day recruitment event on Saturday, March 7 for prospective students of all ages with particular interests in the culinary fields. Students interested in enrolling for the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 semester will get a taste of what SUNY Sullivan has to offer beginning at 12 noon (check-in begins at 11:30) in the Grossinger Dining Room, located in Statler Hall. Members of the college’s Culinary Arts faculty as well as recruitment staff will be on hand to guide visitors through the day, which is free and open to anyone from within or outside Sullivan County. SUNY Sullivan 112 College Rd., Loch Sheldrake. Those planning to attend must register in advance, as space is limited, by calling the SUNY Sullivan O ffice of Admissions at (845) 434- 5750, extension 4287 or by completing the online registration form at sunysullivan.edu/culinaryday. 2020 Winter Salon Series 2 p.m. A performance by musician Kevin Graham. Free event. DVAA, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg. More info available by calling 252- 7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. A “Celebration of Irish

History” Exhibit Opening Reception 4 - 6 p.m. An exhibit of artwork by classical Irish artists, including James Barry, Hugh Douglas Hamilton, and Augustus Joseph Nicholas Burke. Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Avenue, Shohola, PA. Complimentary refreshments will be provided at this free event. Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce Winter Warm-Up 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Celebrate with us honoring GBCC Community Volunteer Scholarship for Graduating High School Students and The Business

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Members and Community Leaders who make our community “The Best”: Shain Fishman, Highland Yoga & Dance; Susan Smith, Floral Cottage Weddings & Events; Town of Highland's Highway & Roads Department and the Barryville Farmers’ Market. Guest speaker: Dan Paradiso, Eldred Junior Senior High School graduate and Director of Sales & Marketing for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. Tickets: $50 in advanced. Held at The Carriage House, 3351 Route 97, Barryville. For more info/tickets barryvilleny.com. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61

Thursday, March 12 Pets and Seniors 3:30 - 5 p.m. This seminar will share considerations on pet ownership and ways that older adults and family caregivers can interact with animals, even if they do not have an animal of their own. A panel discussion will offer other suggestions and resources in Sullivan County. Panelists include Joseph D'Abbraccio, DVM from Catskill Veterinary Services, Deborah Worden from Action Toward Independence, and Maureen Velton. Dr. D’Abbraccio will address the practical perspective of pet ownership, Ms. Worden will discuss ATI’s Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP), and Mrs.Velton will share her experiences in pet therapy. This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online at sullivancdoor or email sayersjen@swcsd.org. Sullivan West Auditorium, Lake Huntington.

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ce.org. St. John’s Street School Community Hub, 22 St. Johns Street, Monticello. The Culinary Club 5 -7 p.m. Are you someone who wants a deeper understanding of different cultures and their popular cuisine? Participants will enjoy preparing foods for the “theme of the month” to share with fellow foodies. A choice of 2-3 books will be available at the beginning of each month. This month’s theme: Spuds, Anyone? Bring a “topping” suitable for (Irish) baked potatoes. Call 888-8004 for info/register. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Mall) at 8:30 a.m. sharp and returns by 5:30 p.m. $35 per person - includes $25.00 Free Play plus $5.00 Food Coupon. Must be 21 years or older and bring Photo ID. For reservations and info call Lori at 845-794- 2888. Sullivan West Musical

Production Club presents Shrek the Musical 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $10, Students $6, Seniors: Free. Sunday Special: Family 4 pack $24, Family 5 pack $30. Tickets available at the

Saturday, March 14 The Met: Live in HD at SUNY Sullivan 12:55 p.m. Der Fliegende Holländer. Adults $20; Students with valid I.D. $10. Seelig Theatre, SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd., Loch Sheldrake. For info call 434-5750. 10th Annual Rock Hill St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2 - 4 p.m. This year’s parade will feature bagpipers, a Pipe and Drum Band and Marching Band, local fire departments, community marchers, antique cars, horses, veterans and more! For info on marching or to become a Rock Hill Business member visit rockhillny.org/rock-hill-stpatricks-day-parade/ or contact rhbca12775@gmail.com. Step off is at 2 p.m. at The Sullivan, located at 283 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill. Learn to Crochet / Crochet a Granny Square 3 - 5 p.m. In this class we’ll have a great

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Church Corned Beef Dinner 4:30 p.m. Adults $13. Kids $6. Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meal with homemade desserts. Snow date: March 15.Hurleyville Methodist Church, Main St., Hurleyville, next to Sullivan County Museum. Sullivan West Musical

Production Club presents Shrek the Musical 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $10, Students $6, Seniors: Free. Sunday Special: Family 4 pack $24, Family 5 pack $30. Tickets available at the door or email sayersjen@swcsd.org. Sullivan West Auditorium, Lake Huntington. The Arnold House Comedy Night 8 p.m. The Laugh Tour brings live stand-up comedy to The Arnold House featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Conan, The View, Comedy Central, HBO, Saturday Night Live, LOGO and more! Tickets: $ 20 available at the door. Call 439-5070 to reserve your ticket and/or dinner reservations. 839 Shandelee Rd, Livingston Manor.

Sunday, March 15 Sullivan West Musical

Production Club presents Shrek the Musical 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $10, Students $6, Seniors: Free. Sunday Special: Family 4 pack $24, Family 5 pack $30. Tickets available at the door or email sayersjen@swcsd.org. Sullivan West Auditorium, Lake Huntington.

Saturday, March 21 4th Annual Maple Open House 12 - 5 p.m. Free event open to the public. Visit our Sap house & watch Adam & crew make delicious Maple Syrup. Enjoy Maple Syrup with pancakes & sausage cooked fresh by Chef Ross & family. Dress for outdoor activities please. Diehl Homestead Farm, 93 Diehl Road, Callicoon. Jeffersonville Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 1 p.m. Line up at Noon, parade starts at 1 p.m. Celebrate the Irish in this great village tradition! Main St., Jeffersonville. Liza Phillips at the Laundry King Artists Talk and Opening Reception 3 p.m. Uncontained a solo exhibition from Liza Phillips at the Laundry King at 65 Main St, Livingston Manor. Refreshments will be served and admission is free and open to the public. The exhibitions will be on view March 21 – May 2. Sportsmen’s Dinner Banquet 4 - 8:15 p.m. Hunters and hunting enthusiasts, come join us for a game dinner, a seminar about waterfowl hunting by The Call Outdoors (thecalloutdoors.com), and tons o f great door prizes! Tickets are $12. Call 845- 985-7410 for tickets and info. Loch Sheldrake Fire Co., 1280 RT- 52, Loch Sheldrake.

Saturday, March 28 Winter Waterfowl Walk 8 a.m. Meet walk leader John Haas at the Haven Road Parking Lot DEC parking lot (on left coming from Route 209). Bring binoculars and a scope if you have one. An array of early ducks, geese and mergansers. Then travel to DEC Boat Launch on South Road, Wurtsboro, to see additional species. Boots may be of help in this area. The event lasts about 2 hours. Visit to Mamakating Environmental Center included. To register and/or for more info, contact John at 888-0240. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org. Civil Air Patrol Squadron Open House 12 - 4 p.m. Members of the squadron will be present to greet visi

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tors and explain CAP’s missions for America. CAP welcomes children ages 12-18 to join as Cadets and adults to join to mentor the cadets. Light refreshments will be provided. Sullivan County International Airport, Building #75, 75 Co Rd 183A, Swan Lake. 2nd Annual PJYFL Designer Bag Bingo w/DJ Rock A Fuller 1- 4 p.m. Join the PJYFL and DJ Rock A Fuller for Designer Bag Bingo & Tricky Tray at the VFW Post 161, 47-51 Owen St., Port Jervis. Doors open at 11 a.m., calling starts at 1 p.m. Bingo cards are $45 per person with at least 10 great handbags to win. Day ends with a 50/50. Raffle prizes! Refreshments are available. Cash Bar. Pre-register with Charlotte (845) 741-6760. Bring your friends and pre-register and we will RESERVE your table. Pre-registration not required to attend. 2020 Winter Salon Series 2 p.m. “Life in the Past Lane” with Jonathan Charles Fox and his sidekick Dharma CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63

Sunday, March 29 Neversink FD & Grahamsville FD Annual Spring Breakfast 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adults $8, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids under 5 Free. Takeout available $8. Neversink Firehouse, 7486 ST RT 55, Neversink.

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Luncheon Starring Anthony Duke Claus 2 - 5 p.m. Enjoy Our Famous Caesar’s Extravaganza Luncheon, a seven-course banquet fit for a king! Afterward, enjoy a matinee show starring Anthony Duke Claus, an up-and-coming sensational singing star entertaining you with popular standards, Broadway tunes, and modern classics. Cost $49. Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, 356

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Saturday, April 4 Nature Watch Training

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with programing following at 10 a.m. Training will take place at the Mamakating Environmental Education and Interpretive Center, situated at the edge of the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area, 762 South Road, Wurtsboro. You’ll learn about wetland residents, including bald eagles, so that you can share information with Basha Kill visitors. Highlights of this year’s program will be a presentation by long-time Basha Kill naturalist and historian, Gary Keeton. Gary will review the many changes he has observed occurring at the wetland over the last 40 years. Additional presentations include description of the nuts and bolts of NW. After training, volunteers sign up for three shifts (three hours each) on Saturdays or Sundays from

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Sunday, April 5 Callicoon Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon. Adults $8, Child 6-12 $4, Under 5 Free. Featuring real maple syrup, eggs, danish, delicious pancakes, and more. Benefitting the youth of the Callicoon area. Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon.

Monday, April 6 Grief Support Groups 6 - 7 p.m. Free of charge, offered by Wayne Memorial Hospice and Social Service Departments through April 6th. Monday evenings from. Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park Street, Honesdale, PA. Registration requested. For info call (570) 241-2685. from The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Conan, The View, Comedy Central, HBO, Saturday Night Live, LOGO and more! Tickets: $ 20 available at the door. Call 439-5070 to reserve your ticket and/or dinner reservations. 839 Shandelee Rd, Livingston Manor.

Thursday, April 16 Veterinary Science: Quality Care Of Animals Certification 6:30 - 8 p.m. This program will utilize career-oriented resource/educational materials, help students gain introductory knowledge and skills in the subject of veterinary science and enhance youth development through group problem-solving activities. Cost $8 Per Youth/ $5 Per 4-H Member. Registration and payment are required in advance. Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year. To learn more on 4-H, call CCESC at 292- 6180 or visit sullivancce.org/4-h-youthdevelopment. Extension

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Saturday, April 11 The Met: Live in HD at SUNY Sullivan 12:55 p.m. Tosca. Adults $20; Students with valid I.D. $10. Seelig Theatre, SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd., Loch Sheldrake. For info call 434- 5750. The Arnold House Comedy Night 8 p.m. The Laugh Tour brings live stand-up comedy to The Arnold House featuring comedians

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Saturday, April 18 38th Annual Basha Kill Clean Up 9:30 a.m. - Noon Celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a walk and fresh spring air while ridding the wetlands of debris. Registration and clean-up site assignments from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Meet in the Haven Road DEC parking lot (on left coming from Route 209) Garbage bags are provided. Wear boots, work gloves, and insect repellent. Bring chairs as a picnic lunch, supplied by the BKAA, will be eaten outdoors in the DEC lot. BKAA merchandise will be on sale and door prizes awarded. Call Paula Medley at 754-0743 for info or facebook.com/thebashakill.org. Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131

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Wednesday, April 22 Upper Delaware Litter Sweep 8 a.m. April 22 - 6 p.m. April 25. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and in light of the ever increasing evidence and awareness of the negative effects that all roadside litter eventually has on our water systems, food systems, and (consequently) human bodies, the Upper Delaware Recreation Project and Upper Delaware Council are coordinating (and encouraging) a watershed-wide week of litter sweeping action in the Upper Delaware Region! The more friends you can get involved in your town, the more likely it is that picking up litter will be the funnest, safest, cheapest, and most organized and rewarding activity you’ve ever participated in! Contact Dan Paparella at (570) 468-3904 or paparelladan15@gmail.com with any questions. Volunteer Corps Orientation and Volunteer Open House 5:30 p.m. Explore volunteer opportunities with Sullivan Renaissance. Pre-registration for this free event is requested at SullivanRenaissance.org or by calling the office at 295- 2445. CVI Building in Liberty.

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Saturday, April 25 Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. April 25 and Sun. April 26. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro, to learn more about the many residents of the amazing Basha Kill wetland. View the nesting bald eagles and other birds. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until June 28. Call Kevin Keller at 434-6209 or Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 for more details. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.o rg.

Sunday, April 26 Birding for Beginners with Scott Graber 8 a.m. Experience the variety of birdlife that inhabits the scenic Basha Kill area with naturalist Scott Graber. This walk will focus on basic identification of birds by sight and sound. If you’re new to birding or have always wondered what birds exist beyond your backyard, this is the field trip for you! Binoculars are required. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Meet at the Haven Road DEC parking lot (on left coming from Rt. 209). Visit to Mamakating Environmental Center included. Call Scott to register and/or for info at 914- 799-1313. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.o rg. Bethel Woods P.LA.Y: The Classics Series 3 p.m., doors open 2 p.m. An Afternoon of Choral Artistry featuring Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Held in the Event Gallery, presented in collaboration with Shandelee Music Festival. 200 Hurd Road Bethel. Info at BethelWoodsCenter.org.

Tuesday, April 28 Motown Tribute Starring Soul City 2 - 5 p.m. Soul City brings you the very best renditions of Motown stars like the Temptations, the 4 Tops, Smokey Robinson, and so many more. A rocking good time! Cost $49. Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, 356 Villa Roma Rd., Callicoon. For reservations or info visit villaroma.com.

Saturday, May 2 Spring Migration Warbler Walk with John Haas 8 a.m. See an array of spring migrants including warblers, orioles, and grosbeaks. Meet at the first Haven Road parking area on the right when traveling from South Road, Wurtsboro. Bring binoculars. Travel to the DEC Boat Launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131

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South Road, Wurtsboro. Visit to Mamakating Environmental Center included. To register and/or for more information, contact John at 888-0240. Walk will last at least 2 hrs. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org. Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro, to learn more about the many residents of the amazing Basha Kill wetland. View the nesting bald eagles and other birds. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until June 28. Call Kevin Keller at 434- 6209 or Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 for info or facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

Sunday, May 3 History of D&H Canal with Gary Keeton 10 a.m. Join Basha Kill naturalist Gary Keeton for a walk through time. The Delaware & Hudson Canal, a 108-mile, 108-lock waterway, was America's first million-dollar private enterprise. What did the canal mean for those in our area? Bring binoculars and insect repellent. Meet at DEC access road on Route 209 across from Our Hometown Deli in Westbrookville. Bring binoculars. Contact Gary at 649-5887. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

Thursday, May 7 Resorts World Catskills DoubleTop Bar & Grill, Karaoke Night. 7 - 10 p.m. Come unleash your inner rockstar at Doubletop Bar & Grill with karaoke every Friday. Must be 21 or over. 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello. Call 1-833-586-

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Friday, May 8 Sullivan Renaissance Annual Conference TBA Join us in Livingston Manor, Winner of the very first Golden Feather Award! This little town with a big backyard is attracting national attention with its welcoming vibe. Marvel at the architecture of the historic Livingston Manor Central School (from the inside); explore beautification efforts by community volunteers who have had a great impact on this quiet river town’s revival, participate in hands-on workshops, learn how to invite pollinators to your landscape, check-out green building practices in use, and enjoy some live entertainment. Registration will be opening soon. Check SullivanRenaissance.org or our Facebook page for updates. Moonlight Walk with Gary Keeton 9 p.m. Enjoy moonrise over the Shawangunk Ridge and see its beams reflected in the peaceful waters of the Basha Kill as you discuss the area’s natural history. Meet at the Haven Road DEC parking lot (on left coming from Route 209). Call 649-5887 for info or facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

Saturday, May 9 8th Annual Allyson Whitney 5K at Kauneonga Lake Registration 8 - 9:45 a.m. The Allyson Whitney Run for Love 5k Event is THE EVENT where you run or walk in memory or in honor of YOUR loved one. All Cancers Matter even rare ones. For advanced registration and info visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/Ka uneongaLake/AllysonWhitn eyRunForLove5k. Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro, to learn more about the many residents of the amazing Basha Kill wetland. View the nesting bald eagles and other birds. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until June 28. Call Kevin Keller at 845- 434-6209 or Maryallison Farley at 845-888-0261 for more details. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org. The Met: Live in HD at SUNY Sullivan 12:55 p.m. Maria Stuarda. Adults $20; Students with valid I.D. $10. Seelig Theatre, SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd., Loch Sheldrake. For info call 434-5750.

Saturday, May 16 Woodstock Oasis

Community Yard Sale TBA. Community Yard Sale with all space donations going to the Rock Hill Animal Rescue/Sullivan Co. SPCA. To reserve a space call 583- 5500. Space donation suggested $10. No new items, used items only. Woodstock era items would be great! let’s buy and sell some groovy stuff. 2166 Route 17B, Bethel. Walk the O & W / D & H Canal Trail 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Stroll a 3 mile loop on level terrain with Basha Kill Area Association naturalist Gary Keeton as you observe wetlands, headwaters of the Basha Kill, and Gumaer Brook. This 1.4 mile portion of the O & W rail trail was recently gifted to Mamakating by Open Space Institute. At McDonald Road, event participants will return to Wurtsboro via the D & H Canal towpath. Bring binoculars, insect repellent, and wear good walking shoes. Meet at the trailhead adjacent to O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. To register and/or for more information, contact Gary at (845) 845-649-5887. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org. Grover Hermann Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 3 p.m. Hospital Café, 8881 St. Rt. 97, Callicoon. Please join us; all are welcome. 17B, Bethel. Hike to Gobblers Knob 10 a.m. This hike, led by a NYNJ Trail Conference Representative, gains 450 vertical feet from the parking area to the Knob, which is almost 1,000 feet high. On a clear day you can see three states. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes; bring water and binoculars. Trip takes two hours. Meet at the DEC fishing platform, 8 Indian Orchard Rd., Westbrookville. To register or for info, contact Paula at 754-0743. Info: facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

Monday, May 18 10th Annual Wallace Berkowitz Cup Shotgun Start, Lunch at the Turn, Cocktails, Reception, Awards & Raffles. Enter to win a custom PING Golf Set valued at up to $3,000! All proceeds benefit the NHC Foundation, which benefits & enhances the lives of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. West Hills Country Club, 121 Golf Links Rd., Middletown. More info TBA.

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Tuesday, May 19 Peter Lemongello Jr., As Seen On American Idol 2 - 5 p.m. Peter Lemongello Jr has been described as the most versatile singer, dancer, and performer to emerge in decades. He is garnering fans in staggering numbers since his recent National TV appearances on American Idol and the PBS My Music Series. A new spin on your Oldie

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Saturday, May 23 Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro, to learn more about the many residents of the amazing Basha Kill wetland. View the nesting bald eagles and other birds. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until June 28. Call Kevin Keller at 434- 6209 or Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 for info or facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

Wednesday, May 27 Volunteer Corps Orientation and Volunteer Open House 5:30 p.m. Explore volunteer opportunities with Sullivan Renaissance. Pre-registration for this free event is requested at SullivanRenaissance.org or by calling the office at 295- 2445. CVI Building in Liberty.

Saturday, May 30 Nature Watch at the Basha Kill 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Join trained Nature Watch Volunteers at DEC boat launch, across from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro, to learn more about the many residents of the amazing Basha Kill wetland. View the nesting bald eagles and other birds. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until June 28. Call Kevin Keller at 434-6209 or Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 for info or facebook.com/thebashakill.org.

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