Birthday wishes to Debra Gabriel, Bonnie Lagoda, Sonny Patel, Debra Conway, Andrew Trombley, Ellen Stratton, Harper Altman, Dina Sturm, and Hal Coopersmith.

Happy anniversary to Dawn and Al Ciorciari. 

Bethel Departments, information, newsletter and Parks & Rec: www.townofbethelny.gov. Register for TOBY Swim Lessons and Day Camp options now: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com.

While negotiations continue, have you been affected by NYSPSC decisions and a temporary NYSEG rate increase?

Support Shepherd’s Pantry, the Past Perfect Bookstore and volunteer with Bethel Lions, Bethel Seniors, or the local Ambulance and Fire Departments. Lifeguard for the Parks & Rec Pool! 

Patronize our locals. Use BBA’s Members list:  www.bethelnybba.com. Check out: Big Kev’s BBQ, Friends Bar & Grill, Woodstock Way, Sticky Fingers Delectables, Bethel Market Café, Hector’s Inn, Annie’s Ruff Cut and Himalayan Tavern. Also open: Benji & Jake’s and Lakeland Provisions. Really, El Sombrero is opening soon.

It’s time to join the Club at Smallwood Pool and Clubhouse: Theclubatsmallwood.org. 

The 34^th Annual R4 Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at 9 (7a.m. reg)- 12p.m. at Holiday Mtn. Register/raffles: (www.rockhillrun.com).

Lake Superior State Park is open on weekends until the end of June, followed by daily operation until Labor Day. Info: 845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov. 

Rooting for the Knicks? The NBA Final’s Game 4 is June 10! If necessary, Game 5-13^th, Game 6-16^th, Game 7-19^th. 

Hector’s is hosting a ‘Best Friends Day Bash’ on the 9^th at 5p.m. with Bestie Olympics and a Matching Outfits contest. Stop by for Happy Hour Specials every Tuesday, 2-4p.m.

“May the Schwartz be with you” on June 10 (see HPAC below). 

Himalayan Tavern hosts a Car Show on the 13^th from 2-6p.m. Catskills Pride hosts their 10^th Anniversary Blue Fox ‘Pride Pool Party’ on Saturday from 1-5p.m. (www.catskillspride.com).

Raise our Red, White and Blue on June 14 for Flag Day!! Hector’s hosts their ‘June Birthday Party’ on Sunday at 3p.m. SC Golf Club and Otto’s are hosting a STEAM Fund and Warrior Companion ‘Play Nine, Dine & Music (Slam Allen) Fundraiser’ on Sunday, starting with golf at 3p.m. Also on Sunday, attend Funky Hippy Chic Boutique’s Ribbon Cutting at 12noon or Mamakating Environmental Center’s Children’s Butterfly Garden at 1p.m. and Plant Sale from 2-4p.m.   

Arts & Culture: 

Bethel Council of the Arts (BethelArt.org): BCA Artspace is open. 13: ‘Season Opening Social’, 4-6:30p.m. 

Bethel Woods Museum, Pavilion, and Events Gallery (bethelwoodscenter.org): 11: Darius Rucker, 12: Jazz at Lincoln Center- John Pizzarelli “Dear Mr. Bennett”, 13: ‘Rock & Roll Playhouse End of School Year Bash’.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 11-15: “Disclosure Day” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): The Floersch, Herzog, McMahon Exhibits run until June 20.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.org): 10: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. 11: Committee for Equity & Justice, 6p.m. 12: Adult Gaming, 1p.m. 15: Knit & Crochet, 6p.m. View ‘Sharing’, Kathleen Johansen’s Community exhibit, until July 24.   

DH Conservancy (delawarehighlands.org): Van Scott Nature Reserve programs: 13: ‘Morning Wellness Walk, 9-11a.m. and ‘HABLAB Pond Investigation, 10-1p.m.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): Artists, register and reserve your poster for Riverfest Auction (July 26). Completed posters are due June 28. 11: Retro Cinema- “A Star is Born”, 7p.m. View ‘Revolutions’, DVAA’s 50^th Anniversary Exhibition in the Loft and ‘One for All’ in the Alliance Gallery through July 26.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: 13: River Rep Theater’s ‘Neverending Story’, 8p.m. and 14: at 2p.m.  The Gallery exhibits ‘Iterations of Hope’ until June 30.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 11: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m. and Trivia, 6:30pm. 14: Sunday Brunch, 11:30-2:30p.m. and all-day Happy Hour, 3p.m. 21: Next Cabaret!

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): 12-14: Get tickets for ‘Drag Me to the Catskills’ weekend events.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Visit event schedule online.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Check schedule for film, classes, ballroom and dance. 12-14: “Masters of the Universe” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 11: Senior Cinema- “Thelma”, 1p.m. Weekly: 10: Wednesday- ‘Kids Programming’, 11a.m., ‘Steps Forward’, 3p.m. and ‘Line Dancing’, 6:30p.m. 11: Thursday- ‘Sound Healing’, 11a.m. and ‘Zumba’, 7p.m. 9 & 12: Aly’s Mat Pilates- Tuesday, 6:30p.m. and Friday, 9:30a.m. June 10: Attend the VAPA sponsored ‘Stop Wishing, Start Playing’ LIVE music showcase honoring Steve Schwartz with a farewell to ‘Steve’s Music Center’ at HPAC at 6-8:30p.m.

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org): Mainstage- ‘The Reservoir’ until June 14. Tickets online or 845-647-5511.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 9: Open Mic with ‘Tom Hanley’ at 1868 Rt 52, Liberty, 5:30-8p.m.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): The ‘Lieberman & Emmart Exhibition’ ends June 20. The ‘Out of Hand’ Gallery Exhibition runs through July 11.   

Area entertainment: Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com) and The Kartrite Resort (thekartrite.com). Check out ‘Summer Stay Longer Package Savings’ and the ‘Monster Golf Stay & Play Package’. 

Summer Music Series: BLDC/Bethel Lakeside Music has received a DVAA ’26 Arts for Sullivan Community Arts Grant. July 2: BLM’s opening night.

Farm Markets: Callicoon: Sunday, 11-2p.m. Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill: Saturday, 10-1p.m.

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