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cozy up to a welcoming winter inter offers great opportunities for families to spend quality time together. Here in the Sullivan Catskills we think it’s the perfect time to plan that road trip you’ve been yearning to take.

Squeeze in a little R&R. Our resorts, retreats, and spas aim to please. Restore your senses in harmony with nature with luxurious amenities, steam rooms and saunas.

An endless variety of winter adventures await you at The Villa Roma Resort and Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park!

Everything from skiing to snowtubing to ice fishing can be found in our snowcovered mountains.

Not to be overshadowed by warmth with our winter hospitality, festivals and carnivals. January 25 is the 5th Annual Trout Town Winterfest held at Roscoe Beer Co. and be on the lookout for the Annual Ice Carnival at Rotary Park, Livingston Manor, also in January. It’s that special time of year when you can spot

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Bald Eagles in their winter home, right here in the Sullivan Catskills. For more info call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 845-583-1010.

If you’re not fortunate enough to have a fireplace at home, or space for a bonfire in the backyard, no worries – the Sullivan Catskills has you covered with Fire & Ice Packages complete with roaring fireplaces! So, come on over, get cozy and shake off the winter blues. View our packages at https://sullivancatskills.com/stay/getaway-packages/.

Regardless of the season, we invite you to dine in one of our many fine restaurants and find that unique purchase in our antique and specialty shops.

Whether you have come for a day or stay for a weekend, you are certain to enjoy it all from the warmth of a cozy bed and breakfast, lodge, inn or one of our famous resorts.

May you find peace, love, and doves in the New Year!

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kiing. Snowshoeing. Sledding.

These might be the first few terms one thinks about when planning outdoor winter activities. And while all of those options are great to do here in the Sullivan Catskills, another attraction of the winter season is seeing one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet ‌ the bald eagle.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy gives visitors great eagle-watching opportunities. One such is their popular bus tours.

Learn from an expert guide and take a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat. Seats on trips are limited, and reservations are required, so make sure to reserve your space today for the following 2020 winter trips (Fee: $15 for Conservancy members, $25 for non-members). There are trips scheduled for January 18, February 1 and February 8. Tickets can be purchased at www.DelawareHighlands.org/events or by calling 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010.

The trips start at the Upper Delaware Visitor Center in Lackawaxen, PA (located inside the Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Drive) and run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly in layers and wear waterproof boots. Bring binoculars, a camera, and snacks. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following. Check www.DelawareHighlands.org for the most up-to-date information and any additional trips.

If bus tours aren’t your preferred way to spend time with the eagles, you can also watch on your own. The Upper Delaware Visitor Center is a center of information for visitors looking to learn more about viewing and protecting eagles. Visitors can pick up information about the bald eagle in the Upper Delaware River region, get maps and directions to eagle viewing locations, watch a short film, and view interpretive exhibits. The Visitor Center is staffed on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February, beginning January 4, and open to visitors from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has also partnered with the NPS and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to maintain well-marked Eagle Observation Areas open to the public. These viewing blinds are also staffed by Conservancy volunteers on weekends through the winter season, and visitors can look through binoculars and spotting scopes to see bald eagles in the wild.

So get out there and see the Eagles!

New eagle viewing blind in Forestburgh The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the opening of the newly designated Dr.Ted Kerpez Memorial Eagle Viewing Blind in the town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County.

The Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area protects more than 11,000 acres of land (fee and easement) and was initially acquired for the primary purpose of protecting critical wintering habitat for bald eagles, making it wellsuited for this memorial to honor Dr. Kerpez's contributions.The project to renovate the existing blind cost $40,000 and was funded by the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).The eagle blind was completed by DEC operations staff and is accessible to all ages and abilities. It provides an ideal location for the public to view wintering eagles in a shelter that minimizes any disturbance to wildlife.The eagle viewing blind is located on Sullivan County Route 43 facing the Mongaup Falls Reservoir in the Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area.

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story and photos by Rebeca C. Rivera Photo by Patricio Robayo

ver a year after opening its doors, Las Mañanitas, a family-owned Mexican restaurant located on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, has become a community favorite. Chef and owner Alejandro Huerta Flores has worked in various restaurants throughout New York City and Ulster County. After years of working for others, he decided to venture out and open his restaurant.

“Many people said that I was a good cook,” he stated. “I worked for other Mexican restaurants. I began cooking Italian food for eight years in Spring Valley [New York].” After selling his part in a family restaurant, he opened up Las Mañanitas on September 28, 2018.

Along with his wife, Odilia Huerta, and their three children, Huerta Flores is proud of what they have been able to accomplish within the first year.

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been very welcoming,” he stated.

“People have responded positively to my food.”

Huerta Flores boasted about other family members who work at the restaurant, including his father, who at times can be seen walking around greeting guests, and his aunt, who works as a waitress. One aspect that he is most proud of is that patrons see his restaurant as a family place.

He exclaimed that families would bring their children who love to eat their meals and play with Huerta Flores’ son. “One time, we were busy, and he [Carlitos] was sitting

Customers at Las Mañanitas, located on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, are treated to complementary chips and salsa, as well as a quesadilla.

The restaurant was opened by Alejandro Huerta Flores in 2018. Several members of his family work at the restaurant, including his wife Odilia, pictured with him below. From the food, family feel and culture displayed in decorations and artwork (like the Papel Picado pictured at bottom left) throughout the restaurant, Las Mañanitas offers visitors an authentic Mexican experience.

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LAS MAÑANITAS 158 Sullivan Street Wurtsboro, NY 845-644-5010 Open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lasmananitasmexicanrestaurant/ WINTER 2020

Customers have lauded the addition of Las Mañanitas in the Wurtsboro community. In addition to a menu of authentic and delicious food, the feeling of family is felt by those who spend time there.

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story and photos by Rebeca C. Rivera Photo by Patricio Robayo

ver a year after opening its doors, Las Mañanitas, a family-owned Mexican restaurant located on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, has become a community favorite. Chef and owner Alejandro Huerta Flores has worked in various restaurants throughout New York City and Ulster County. After years of working for others, he decided to venture out and open his restaurant.

“Many people said that I was a good cook,” he stated. “I worked for other Mexican restaurants. I began cooking Italian food for eight years in Spring Valley [New York].” After selling his part in a family restaurant, he opened up Las Mañanitas on September 28, 2018.

Along with his wife, Odilia Huerta, and their three children, Huerta Flores is proud of what they have been able to accomplish within the first year.

“The [Wurtsboro] community has

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been very welcoming,” he stated.

“People have responded positively to my food.”

Huerta Flores boasted about other family members who work at the restaurant, including his father, who at times can be seen walking around greeting guests, and his aunt, who works as a waitress. One aspect that he is most proud of is that patrons see his restaurant as a family place.

He exclaimed that families would bring their children who love to eat their meals and play with Huerta Flores’ son. “One time, we were busy, and he [Carlitos] was sitting

Customers at Las Mañanitas, located on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, are treated to complementary chips and salsa, as well as a quesadilla.

The restaurant was opened by Alejandro Huerta Flores in 2018. Several members of his family work at the restaurant, including his wife Odilia, pictured with him below. From the food, family feel and culture displayed in decorations and artwork (like the Papel Picado pictured at bottom left) throughout the restaurant, Las Mañanitas offers visitors an authentic Mexican experience.

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LAS MAÑANITAS 158 Sullivan Street Wurtsboro, NY 845-644-5010 Open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lasmananitasmexicanrestaurant/ WINTER 2020

Customers have lauded the addition of Las Mañanitas in the Wurtsboro community. In addition to a menu of authentic and delicious food, the feeling of family is felt by those who spend time there.

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The menu features several delicious entrees whether you’re a carnivore or vegetarian. There’s plenty of space for you to enjoy a meal with family and friends, as the restaurant has two indoor dining areas. Pictured below is wall decor of a traditional feathered headdress.

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with three or four kids while their parents were eating at the other side of the restaurant,” he said.

Their menu includes nearly two-dozen dishes that would please an array of palates.

According to Huerta Flores, some of their most popular dishes are the Mexican Seafood, clams and shrimp over linguine; Las Mañanitas platter, a surf and turf meal; enchiladas Veracruz, shrimp stuffed tortillas; and enchiladas Suizas, chicken stuffed tortillas.

Customers are also treated to a quesadilla appetizer and dessert chimichanga on the house.

During the summer months, the restaurant hosts live Mariachi music.

Guests are also able to enjoy their meals on their outdoor patio.

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“Keep it Short...Story” Discussion Group 3 - 4 p.m. Stop at the circulation desk two weeks prior to the meeting date to receive a copy of the month's selections and come ready to discuss the stories. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Call 888-8004 for info/register. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Delaware Highlands Conservancy Winter 2020 Eagle Watch Bus Tours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn from an expert guide and take a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat. Seats on trips are limited, and reservations are required. (Fee: $15 for Conservancy members, $25 for non-members). Get tickets at DelawareHighlands.org/events or call 570226-3164/845-583-1010. Upper Delaware Visitor Center in Lackawaxen, PA (located inside the Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Drive).

Basha Kill Nature Club 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Winter in the Woods. For kids of all ages.

Learn about wetland wildlife, water and weather through hands-on exploration of the Basha Kill wetlands. Call 888-8004 for info. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Repair Café 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Repair Café is repairing broken items together, professional advice, meeting people and finding inspiration. No-Charge repairs done by local volunteers while you watch & learn. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro. For info call 888-8004.

Meet Mark Blackford, Poet Laureate at WSPL 2 p.m. Please join Sullivan County’s first-ever poet laureate Mark Blackford with special guests, Bizzy Coy and William Fellenberg for a reading at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the WSPL. For more info visit WSPLonline.org, or call (845) 252-3360.

SCCO On the Go Presents: “Aperitivo” 7 - 10 p.m. Join members of the Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra for live music, dinner and prizes at Albella Restaurant, 50 Jefferson Street in Monticello. Tickets for the “Aperitivo” are $50 in advance and include a free glass of wine, and $55 at the door. Children ages 10 & under are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Each ticket includes event admission with live jazz and classical music, a complete buffet dinner and 1 raffle ticket.

Seating is limited so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible! Purchase online at Eventbrite (link available on Facebook), or reserve by calling 845-798-9006, or by emailing: fiona.nesinculturalarts@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 16 E.B. Crawford Public Library Program 6 p.m.

‘New Year, New You - Making 2020 the Best Year Yet!’ Diane Lang is an author, educator, therapist, and positive living coach. Diane suggests and teaches strategies for making the New Year a great one: stop beating yourself up and take action, stop taking things so personally and, by all means, love yourself!

For more info call 794-4660. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello.

Keeping Healthy with Essential Oils 6 - 7 p.m.

An essential oil is a concentrated, volatile, aromatic liquid that is obtained from the fruits, seeds, flowers, bark, stems, roots, leaves or other parts of a plant. Pre-registered participants will make and take home an essential oil immune support roller bottle ($5 per item materials fee). Call 888-8004 for info/register. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Friday, January 17 Matinee Movie 12 - 2 p.m. Julie & Julia (2009 / PG13). Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy the feature presentation while "dining". Coffee/tea provided. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Call (845) 888-8004 to register.

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For info/register call 888-8004.

Thursday, January 23 Free Yoga Class 2 - 2:30 p.m. Chair Yoga. Held at Ellenville Regional Hospital Main Lobby.

Fruit infused water provided. Bring yoga mat! To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 6476400 ext. 336.

Intro to Hoopla & Libby 3 - 4 p.m. Libby and hoopla allow you to download audiobooks, ebooks, music and movies, for free with a Mamakating Library card. Bring your mobile device (phone or tablet) to this short introductory class and get started borrowing digitally! Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro. For info/register call 888-8004.

E.B. Crawford Public Library Program 6 p.m. ‘Benefits of Tai Chi for Arthritis’, presented by Bonnie Lewis, RN and Certified Instructor, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County. Bonnie will discuss how Tai Chi can increase strength, posture and relaxation, prevent falls and reduce stress. Ordinarily, Bonnie offers one hour classes twice a week for 8 weeks free to seniors. This program consolidates information from these WINTER 2020

classes and presents an overview of the value of Tai Chi for arthritis prevention. Movements are slow, smooth and continuous and may even be done seated in a chair. For more info call 794-4660. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello.

Astronomy Night: Search For ET 6 p.m. The Mamakating Environmental Education & Interpretive Center and Catskills Astronomy Club will present an astronomy documentary film from the History Channel series “The Universe” entitled “Search for ET”. Mamakating Environmental Education & Interpretive Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro. Registration appreciated but walk-ins welcome; space is limited. Please call 845-644-5014. The event is open to the public and will be presented with discussion breaks led by Catskills Astronomy Club member John Kocijanski. If the weather permits a moon observation session will occur after the film using an astronomical telescope.

Friday, January 24 Basha, Queen of the Lenape 6 p.m. Join local forester, naturalist, historian, and archaeologist, Gary Keeton for a fireside chat. Stories abound on how the Bashakill Wetland obtained its name, including the story of the sachem queen who drowned here. But this story has been debunked as myth, or has it?

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Roscoe Beer Company Winter Festival ter, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro. Registration appreciated but walk-ins welcome; space is limited. Please call 845-644-5014. Light refreshments available with donation.

RiverVibes is pleased to welcome back The Sea The Sea to the Cooperage stage at 7:30pm. doors open at 7:00pm. The Sea is an Upstate New York based indie folk-pop duo-band featuring what Huffington Post calls, “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year.” 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door.

Buy tickets online at thecooperageproject.org. For more information, please call 845-252-6783 or email rivervibes@thecooperageproject.org. This event is BYOB.

Saturday, January 25 Roscoe Beer Co. Winterfest 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

It’s a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty of Winter in the #Catskills! This year we will have our ice carvers back doing live sculpting PLUS live music. There will be fun for the whole family with games, horse drawn carriage rides plus a large bonfire and hot cocoa to keep you warm. Stick around for the after party kicking off at 4pm!145 Rockland Rd., Roscoe. roscoebeercompany.com.

Design & Print a 3D Dragon! 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. For teens and adults. Call 8888004 to register. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Cragsmoor Free Library (The Library on the Mountain) Opening 5pm.

Exhibition Dellenbaugh - Drawings from His Travels. Call 845-647-4611 or visit library@cragsmoorfreelibrary.info

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Series 7 p.m. District Elementary Winter Choral Concert, MHS Hughs Aud., Monticello.

Thursday, January 30 E.B. Crawford Public Library Program 6 p.m.

‘An Evening of Poetry’. Mark Blackford, Poet Laureate of Sullivan County, invites you to hear and enjoy stories from his adventures as Poet Laureate. He will provide insight into his writing process and will discuss the importance of poetry. Mark will read recently published works and newly created works from his forthcoming collection ‘How Not to Drown’. An open mic period will follow Mark’s program during which the audience is encouraged to bring poetry to share with everyone. For more info call 794-4660. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello.

“Irresolute Redemption” 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

“Irresolute Redemption” is a compilation of excerpts from Douglass’ writings. It covers that part of his life surviving as a child in slavery from age eight through his escape to freedom at age twenty. Come enjoy this live presentation by accomplished actor, Oliver King. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro. For info/register call 888-8004.

Saturday, February 1 Delaware Highlands Conservancy Winter 2020 Eagle Watch Bus Tours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn from an expert guide and take a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat. Seats on trips are limited, and reservations are required. (Fee: $15 for Conservancy members, $25 for non-members). Get tickets at WINTER 2020

DelawareHighlands.org/events or call 570226-3164/845-583-1010. Upper Delaware Visitor Center in Lackawaxen, PA (located inside the Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Drive).

Sunday, February 2 North East Watercolor Society's 43rd Member 2020 Exhibition Reception 1 - 4:15 p.m. Local Sullivan County artists: Kate Hyden, Valerie Taggart, Caroline Harrow, Ann Higgins, Elise Hornbeck, Paula Baldinger and Janet Campbell. Refreshments, piano music and awards at the conclusion of the reception. At 2:30 a watercolor demo will be given by Signature NEWS artist, Kevin Kuhne. For more info visit www.northeastws.com. SUNY Orange Hall Gallery, 24 Grandview Avenue in Middletown.

Thursday, February 6 Free Yoga Class 2 - 2:30 p.m. Chair Yoga.

Held at Ellenville Regional Hospital Main Lobby. Fruit infused water provided. Bring yoga mat! To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

Saturday, February 8 Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley

Chapter 10th annual Subzero Heroes Ice Jump. Setup starts at 9:30 a.m., check-in from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jump starts at noon.

Heroes, who must raise a minimum of $200 to take the plunge, will jump into the lake to show their support for families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Those who would like to support the cause by backing a Hero or to register themselves visit subzeroheroes.org. The site is already active and accepting donations for 2020.

Delaware Highlands Conservancy Winter 2020 Eagle Watch Bus Tours Please see information under February 1.

Friday, February 14 Archaeology, it’s not just King Tut! 6 p.m.

Join local forester, naturalist, historian, and archaeologist, Gary Keeton for a fireside chat. What do we know about archaeology? Find out about the study of archaeology, its many branches and the important role it still plays today. Mamakating Environmental Education & Interpretive Center, 762 South Rd, Wurtsboro. Registration appreciated but walk-ins welcome; space is limited. Please call 845-644-5014. Light refreshments available with donation.

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