Happy birthday to Lance Wagner, Michael Ryder, Nick Frangipane, Josh Altman, Nicholas Dollard, Anne Lynch, Jacqueline Calka, Luke Joseph, Josh Sprague, Georgina Scardino, and Casey Broskin. Happy anniversary to Eddie and Scott, Maria and Chris Spannos, Carole and Dickie Foster, Eileen and Steve Morey, Helena and Phil Manzione, and the Pammers.

Our sympathy to the family of Max Gitlin and to the family and friends of Jim McClernon.

Congratulations to Town of Fallsburg for their SR Golden Feather Award win and news that you're looking to expand the rails to trails!

Reminder: Covid-19 remains a constant consideration.

Follow protocols, wear a mask properly and get tested. Community Assistance-807-0925. Public Health-292-5910. Mental Health-292-8770. For Bethel Seniors: 583-5230. Food Security: Meals on Wheels - 807-0241. Shephard's Pantry (White Lake) -583-5885, 707-2333. Pantries are 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Mongaup Valley Methodist Church -583-5149-free clothing/ pantry 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am, which is this week, on the 19th.

SC Federation for the Homeless (794-2604) Monticello pantry schedule. A Single Bite (482-1030, asinglebite.org).

To Do: Register to VOTE. Plan to do a Mail In Ballot now. Early Voting runs from Oct 24 to Nov 1 at the SC Govt Center on North St, Monticello (BOE 807-0400 or see sullivanny.us for varied times) No worries, you can vote in person on November 3rd, just don't consider voting twice! Fill out the 2020 Census by September 30th! Our funding depends on it!

Bethel Parks and Rec is hosting ‘Family Fun Day' on the 19th at Town Park Pavilion from 9:30-11:30am (RD Sun 2-4p). BP&R are offering ‘Park Fun' Day on the 23rd and the 30th at the Town Park from 2:30 to 4:30pm. ‘Story Art' will be added on the 30th at 5:30-7:30pm. ‘Dance It Off' is ongoing on Thursdays at 6pm at the Pavilion and will move to Duggan as temps cool.

The Resort World Catskills opened on the 9th at 25% Maximum capacity and the racetrack is scheduled to open on the 21st. Check out the Bethel Lakeside Music event on the 17th. Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Friday, the 18th. Temple Shalom will host the holiday service on Zoom on the 19th from 10-1pm. Contact 794-8731 for link and details. The Bethel Woods Harvest Festival takes place on Sunday, the 20th, from 11-4pm.

Enjoy the farm and craft vendors while practicing health guidelines. Plan a visit to the Museum, try the augmented reality tour ‘Meet Me At Woodstock' or participate in ‘Art of Wellness' on the field. Culture: The Bethel Lakeside Music Series hosts “Laura Garone & Southern Fried Soul Band” on Thursday, the 17th, performing in KL Community Gazebo Park at 6:30pm. It's free, rain or shine and BYO chair/blanket and mask.

The Dancing Cat-Catskill Distilling Co has events and music most every weekend and is planning an ‘Autumn Celebration' on the 25th. Look for the schedule at the new ‘Southern Fried Soul Sound Stage' at 1864 Rt 52 in Liberty, brought to you by the Laura Garone SFS Band, showcasing area musicians (796-6113).

Support our artists, musicians and the area art centers. Check CAS, DVAA, FP, HAC, Narrowsburg Union, SCDW and Wurtsboro Arts. Check the Big Eddy Film Festival Sept 24-26th line-up offered at outdoor venues, Bethel Woods and on line (through 10/4) at Bigeddyfilmfest.com. Sign up for the Forestburgh Playhouse Musical Theater Intensive for Teens (8-17yo) on Oct 3-4 and 10-11(794-1194).

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Send me your event news! Suz Sez,“Best wishes for a great and healthy start of the school year to district students and teachers”.