Birthday wishes to Denise Rappaport, Don Simkin, Jessica Butler, Patty Armstrong, Ellen Stratton, Ann Marie Franklin, Hall Coopersmith, Harper Altman, Andrew Trombley, Debra Conway, Dina Sturm and Debra Gabriel.

Congratulations to Warren “Buddy” Goldsmith, Mark Meddaugh, Cindy Gilmour, Todd Cellini, Henry “Hank” Good, and Seth Rausch, who were inducted into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction last week.

Each deserves this honor for work in their field, accomplishments and contribution to community.

PSA: Virus transmission is high. Be vigilant and consider others. SC Assistance- 807-0925. Public Health- 292-5910. To Do: Send me your news. For all numbers mentioned, use the 845 area code. Bethel info: Townofbethelny.us.

Parks & Rec offer Thursday ‘Dance It Off’ and Monday ’Walking Lakeside’, both at Duggan at 4:45pm.

A Pickleball group meets at Duggan gym on Tuesday afternoons. Looking for Yoga? Contact Wagging Tail at oraramat@gmail.com, The Yoga Space, Leeanna, at 585-813-1509 or Miriam at miriamhernandezart@mac.com. Pilates? Contact Pilates Body at 917-608-1437. Zumba? Find ‘Nicole Muscara-Mullally’ on Fb.

Lake Superior State Park is open for boat rentals and picnicking every weekend in June, then daily through Labor Day. Swimming, beach or boating activity and rentals begin June 18th. Day or season passes available. FMI:807-0287.

For more area parks and museums to visit, use SCParks@sullivanny.us. Food insecurity is an issue. Indeed, your donations to Shephard’s Pantry will help our neighbors. You can drop clothing in the donation box at the rear of the Mongaup Valley Methodist Church for their ‘Pantry & Clothing Give-A-Way’, held on the third Saturday of the month. Drop by and use the Past Perfect Bookstore, our local gem at Duggan and read! Details will follow in next week’s column for their Open House on the 18th. To volunteer or FMI: 794-0017.

Local Litterpluck is still supported until the end of June. Contact Town: 583-4350 or SCP&R 807-0287.

Register for the June 18th Rhulen Run (raceroster.com) and purchase raffles, supporting TLF and LLS. FMI: www.rockhillrun.com. Business Watch: Dine, shop, support local professional and service contractors and on-line businesses.

The Bethel Business Association website Member List is a reputable service resource. FMI: www.bethelbusiness. com. A reminder: many businesses are looking to hire full and part-time workers and for young people, it’s a great time to get a job and training. Area spots have opened for the season.

3575 Kitchen in Kauneonga is a new breakfast and lunch restaurant to check out. By the way, Java Love is definitely open! Weekly Mah Jongg class is held at Crawford Library on Tuesday, June 9 at 10am.

Pre-register for Daniel Pierce Library’s Alzheimer’s & Cornell Cooperative Ext program: “Healthy Living for your Body & Brain’ in Grahamsville on the 10th at 2pm. Bethel Woods host Melissa Gilbert, showcasing her book, ‘Back to the Prairie’ in the Market Sheds on Friday, the 10th from 5:30-8pm.

Participate in the Bethel Woods ‘Tri-State New York Sprint’ aka The Spartan Race 5K on the 11th and 12th. Register: race.spartan.com.

Hectors Inn hosts a ‘Paint & Sip’ with Kim Simons on Monday, the 13th, at 6:30pm. Culture: Support the arts! Bethelwoodscenter.org, Cat skillartsociety.org, Delaware valleyartsalliance.org, dela warevalleyopera.com, www. ebcpl.org, fbplayhouse.org, gallery222.org, harmony inthewoods.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, and scdw.net.

Plan your Bethel Woods calendar and purchase your tickets. Register for the 2022 P.L.A.Y. Summer Program Sessions for 4-6 and 7-9year olds.

Support BCA (BCABethelArt@gmail.com). The council has a busy season planned and have opened in the former Barrio building in Kauneonga. Visit the BCA Members Group Exhibit at Narrowsburg Union Galleries until the 12th.

Check out the Assembly Art Gallery in Monticello.

Hurleyville PAC theater is screening ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ on the 10- 12th, Fri and Sat at 7:30 and Sunday at 2pm. Callicoon Theater shows no schedule this week.

Forestburgh Playhouse offers Under the Stars: ‘Jackie Burns in Concert’ on the 10th and ‘An Evening with Ken Page’ on the 11th.

Look for entertainment at Hector’s Inn and in the area at The Western, Rafters, Cabernet Franks, Dutch’s, and the Bashakill.

Suz sez, “BE your colorful self and celebrate Gay Pride month!”