Birthday wishes to Ian Pammer, Abigail Brosnan, Jeio Maraj, Paul Stark, Karen and Richie Sturgis, Crystal Ryder, Fred Miller, Ari Cohen, Claire Pavlak, Katie Morey, Sondra Gerry, Gary Frunzi, Janet Morganstein, John Slaver, Vincent ‘Vinnie Sticks’ VanLowe, and Aidan Dietz.

Happy anniversary to Debra and Farmer Gabriel and the Colons.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Steven Lippen. Our condolences to the family of Louis Harmin.

Congratulations and best wishes to all the area 2022 graduates!

I happened upon an ESPN “Fifty-50” called ‘37 Words’ about Title 9, its history and how it advanced to today. Find it- It’s worth watching, especially if you view and discuss it with anyone of the younger generation. And there’s always Wimbledon finals to watch.

PSA: Remain vigilant about virus transmission. SC Assistance- 807-0925. Public Health- 292-5910.

Warning: Watch for pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and the impatient drivers using road shoulders as a passing lane. Let’s have summer fun, but know water safety rules! Please use life jackets and vests properly when on the water.

To Do: Send me your news. Reminder: for all numbers mentioned, include the 845 area code. For Town of Bethel or Parks & Rec info: Townofbethelny.us. Check the website for Summer Camp, Park and Town Pool, Pickleball, and activity info.

Yoga? Contact The Yoga Space (585-813-1509), Wagging Tail oraramat@­gmail.com, or Mir­iam miriamhernandezart@mac.com. Pilates? Contact Pilates Body (917-608-1437). Zumba? Find ‘Nicole Muscara-Mullally’Fb.

Lake Superior State Park is open daily until Labor Day and offers swimming, beach or boating activity and rentals. Day or season passes are available. FMI:807-0287. Use SCParks@sullivanny.us for area parks and museums.

Drop by our ‘refreshed’ Past Perfect Bookstore at Duggan. A great selection of gently used books and literacy tutoring are available. To volunteer or FMI: 794-0017.

Business Watch: Dine, shop, and support local professional, service and on-line businesses. Use the BBA’s www.bethelbusiness.com Members List as a reputable services resource. Look for the BBA’s ‘22 Bethel Guide, prepared by the Bethel Business Association Marketing Committee and published by SC Democrat Publications. It was released in the June 17th newspaper and is available on the BBA website or by request at bethelnybba@gmail.com.

Many business owners are looking to hire staff. Get your application in, do the training and go to work!

The Bethel Lakeside Music Series continues on Thursday at the KL Community Gazebo Park (Rt 55 X Lake Street) at 6:30-8pm. Support local musicians, enjoy a lovely evening and win a raffle! Free. BYO refreshments. ‘Lighten Up!’ will perform. Register for Crawford Library’s “Catskill Tchotchkes Part III” with Allen Frishman, in person, on the 7th at 6pm.

Let’s move on Saturday morning with Yoga Space open-level class at KL Community Park at 9:30am. Bring your own mat, water, $15. The Kauneonga Lake Farmers and Craft Market is held on Mall Road in Kauneonga on Saturdays from11-2pm. This year’s mix includes farm vendors, artisans, crafts and music. The Liberty Sound Stage’s entertainment of the week on Saturday, the 9th is ‘Caswyn Moon and Faith Kelly Live’ at 6pm (796-6113).

Culture contacts: Support the arts! Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, delawarevalleyopera.com, www.ebcpl.org, fbplayhouse.org, gallery222.org, harmonyinthewoods.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, nacl.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, and scdw.net.

Plan your Bethel Woods calendar. Register for the Youth P.L.A.Y Summer Program Sessions.

Josh Groban takes the Pavilion stage on Tuesday, the 5th. ‘Train’ headlines with ‘Jewel’, ‘Blues Traveler’, and ‘Will Anderson’ on Friday, the 8th. ‘The Rock & Roll Playhouse’ appears at Bethel Woods for families on the 9th at 11am.

Support BCA (BCABethelArt@gmail.com) and stop in to see ‘ArtSpace’ exhibits in Kauneonga. Become a member!

The Eldred Preserve Bradstan Cabaret Series offers Christine Andreas performing “And So It Goes...Life & Love and Lost & Found” on the 10th at 8pm.

Callicoon Theater is showing “THOR: Love and Thunder” on July 8-11th, every evening at 7:30 and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Hurleyville PAC also screens “THOR...” on the 8-10th, Fri and Sat at 7:30 and Sun at 2pm.

Forestburgh Playhouse offers ‘Pageant: The Musical’, from the 5th to the 17th.

Look for music and good times at Hector’s Inn and Yasgur’s Farm. Beyond Bethel, opt for Eldred-Bradstan’s Cabaret, Rock Hill’s Wednesday Music Series, Mountaindale’s ‘2nd Saturday’, Bashakill Vineyard’s weekends, area restaurants and breweries in our neighboring towns.

Suz sez, “Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” J Collins.