Birthday wishes to Debi, Andrew Liff, Sloane, Chris Tully, Denisse Frangipane, Jerry Broskin, Michael Ryder, Heather Quintance, Mark Pavlak, Michael Connolly, Josh Deitchman, Mermer, Cindy Gottlieb, Gabriella Beretta, Lance Wagner.

Anniversary wishes to the Cohens, the Spannos, and Eddie and Scott. Congratulations to big brother Paul and the Beluli family on the birth of their second son, Gianni Khan. Thank you, Cornelius Alexy for the ticket exchange! Congrats to Margaret Bruetsch, now editor of Catskills Confidential and to Isabel Braverman in her SCVA position. The positioning of Joseph Abraham and Matthew Shortall as editors of the SC Democrat has been seamless, effective and their work, commendable!

Public Service: The county is a red area. It’s time to upgrade protocols again. Vaccinate! Mask. Info: SC Public Health- 845-292-5910, Mental Health-292-8770.

To Do: Send me your news. Use Townofbethelny.us for information. Business Watch: Local businesses are still looking for workers and for many, the unemployment benefits have ended. Although there are more reasons than that for people to have remained at home or unemployed, another situation improves. Children will be back to school or daycare. It may be time and easier to go to work! For NYS Small Business Grants: apply at (esd.ny.gov) or Nysmallbusinessrecovery.com.

Subscribe to the Bethel Solar Campaign. 888-887-5711. Labor Day is the last date for Bethel priority applications and then it opens to everyone. Interested in Leadership Sullivan County? Applications for 2021-22 Class are being accepted on line now. FMI:791-4200. Be sure to stop by and purchase a White Lake Fire Co T shirt, a fundraiser for the 2022 County Parade Event in White Lake.

It’s a fabulous time for you to rent a boat on the lake, enjoy Lake Superior State Park, tube down the Delaware or try Soarin’ Eagle Rail Tours.

Crawford Library presents “The Swing Shift Orchestra” on Wednesday, the 1st at 6pm(Pre-register /RD 8th). “Swan Song” will be screened again on the 1st at Callicoon Theater at 7:30pm due to a cancellation the week before.

Enjoy Bethel Lakeside Music at KL Community-Gazebo Park on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. Free music and raffle prizes. Headliner for the ‘Tribute to First Responders’ on September 2:”Aerial Acoustics”. Register ahead for “Acoustic Entertainment with Keith Newman” at Crawford Library’s Outside Stage on the 2nd (RD 28th) at 6pm. Catch ‘Rich & the Jumpstarts’ on Thursdays at Cab Franks.

“Pit Bull” takes the Pavilion Stage at Bethel Woods on Friday, the 3rd at 8pm. “Callicoon Station” performs at Rafter’s on Friday night. Hawley’s ‘Harmony in the Woods’ Summer Finale hosts “El Caribefunk” on the 3rd from 6-8pm (eventbrite).

Start your Saturday with Yoga in the KL Park at 8:30am. Follow with the Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market from 10-1pm. SFs Stage in Liberty presents “Search & Rescue” and “Southern Fried Soul” on the 4th from 4-7pm. (Reg: Music & Meal tkt- eventbrite).

The 23rd Annual Bethel Woods Harvest Fest re-occurs this Sunday, the 5th from11am-4pm. The Festival runs until October 3rd and is free, but there’s a $5 parking fee. Enjoy weekly music, food truck court, corn maze and a variety of crafts. Regional vendors depend on our support and include local farmers, artisans, homemade food, spirits and specialty items.

On Monday, we celebrate Labor Day. Bank, Town and County offices are closed. The NYS Fair ends September 6th.

Culture: Arts center contacts: Bethelwoodscenter.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Scdw.net, Nesinculturalarts.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Fbplayhouse.org, Farmartscollective.org, Nacl.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, ShadowlandStages.org. YasgurRoadReunion.com. Crawford Library: www.ebcpl.org. Bethel Council of the Arts: fb, bcaBethelArt@gmail.com. Liberty SFs Stage (eventbrite). Bethel Woods tickets: local box office (583-2058).

Visit the Museum. FBPlayhouse offers “Babes in Arms”, which I hear is terrific, until the 5th. “The Last Picture Art Show” has opened at Lake Huntington’s The Nutshell Art Center and runs weekends through September 12 (932-5205). Check the Group Exhibit at Narrowsburg Union through October 2nd. CAS artists should submit artwork beginning Oct 1 for November exhibit.

“Support Local 845”.

Suz Sez, “Taking the path of least resistance, although safe, will get you nowhere.”