March 14 – Birthday wishes to Scott Samuelson, Carol Malek, Juliana Carmack, Jane Hyman, Larry Stieger, Arlen, Ann Trombley, Claire Catalano, Jeanne Tulp, Karen Greenberg, Michael and Gabriel Schleifer.

Happy anniversary to Claire and John Sullivan-Farrara.

Our sympathy to the friends and family of Peggy Kennedy. Our condolences to the family of Hilda Rossal. Belated condolences to the family of Mary Etta Van Fradenburgh.

PSA: SC Health: 845-292-5910. Crisis Lifeline: Call 988. Alcohol-Drug, Overdose Help: 911 or 866-832-5575.

Bethel News: Town information: www.townofbethelny.us. For Parks & Rec, email: bethelparksandrec@gmail.com. Apply now at Town Hall or through Cathy (bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com) for Summer season job openings.

On the 8th, The Town Board introduced and set a Public Hearing for proposed law (#1-2023) to regulate short-term rentals. For Bethel CEAP applications, call 845-583-4350.

Two private groups have formed with local lake concerns. Learn more: The Lake Association of White Lake, NY(white.lake.bethel@gmail.com) and Briscoe Lake info: 845-417-7379, 917-515-4282 or ananda.haldar@yahoo.com.

Business Watch: I will spread the news if you let me know your planned events.

Your patronage is necessary to support surrounding area BBA member and Bethel businesses.  

Businesses should join the Bethel Business Association during their ‘23 annual membership campaign. Use http://www.bethelnybba.com for forms and as a services resource. While you’re on-line, register for an IP/Zoom ‘Social Media-Marketing Session’  with Superfine Social on the 27th.

Look forward to a March 25th KL Farmers and Makers Market to be held at Duggan one Saturday a month during Spring.

Free Tax Preparation Help is offered at Crawford on the 14 and 16th. Advance appointment req. 845-794-4660 x2.         Apply for Sullivan 180 grants to enhance county health initiatives. FMI: SC.info@sullivan180.org or 845-295-2680. 

Spend this season attending Bethel Park & Rec activities, at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood trails or at the Dog Park. Investigate Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s eagle observation and other programs or explore the DHCVan Scott Nature Reserve acreage and trails. FMI: delawarehighlands.org or 845-583-1010.

On Tuesday, the 14th, Crawford Library holds a ‘Friends of the Library’ meeting at 5:30 (IP/zoom) followed by “The The Bethel Business Association hosts a “Spring Mixer-Meet & Greet” with the ‘23 BBA Bethel Guide Kickoff on Wednesday, the 15th, at Local Table & Tap at 6pm. Networking, BBA Guide and Membership Campaign info, raffles, cash bar, and food available.

Attend ‘Dance It Off’ at Duggan every Thursday at 4:30pm. Join ‘Journey Dance with Danielle’ on zoom on Thursdays at 7pm (https://bit.ly/suuperfineflow). 

Bethel Woods hosts ‘Grace Potter’ on the 16th, performing in the Events Gallery at 8pm. Then on Friday, the 17th, Bethel Woods Event Gallery hosts 5-time Grammy Award Winners, ‘Ladysmith Black Mambazo’ at 8pm. 

What are you doing for St Patrick’s Day? Wear green and celebrate on Friday, the 17th.

The River Ramblers are playing at the Western Inn on the 18th at 6pm. 

Spring begins on the 20th.

Arts & Culture: Bethel Council of the Arts (fb) or BCA@bethelart.org. Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Cobaltstudios.net, Delawarehighlands.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, www.ebcpl.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com, Nesinculturalarts.org, sccoplayers.org, scdw.net, and scnyhistory.org. 

Support Bethel Woods. Purchase a Membership, Lawn Pass or event tickets. Check the Art and Wellness class schedule.

Cobalt Studios offers seminars and training programs through April. Cobaltstudios.net or 845-583-7025.

Narrowsburg Union hosts a Group Art Exhibit, “Come As You Are”, until May 3rd.

Attend DVArts Alliance’s Salon Series events every Saturday at 2pm. Brea Souders, ‘Another online Pervert’  is scheduled for the 18th.

Follow ‘Live from Nutshell Hall at the DVOC’ on Saturdays in Lake Huntington. Tkts: CollabonationProductions.com. ‘Squeaky Feet’ with ‘The Mushroom Cloud’ is scheduled for the 18th at 7pm.

Liberty’s 17West Brewery has weekend live music. Look for a variety of entertainment at Cabernet Frank’s and Dutch’s.

Suz sez, “The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” WC