March 21 – Birthday wishes to Jordana Maraj, Abby Ruef, Mike Cardo, Donald Castellow, Josh Cohen, Jaed Altman, Murray Bresky, Linda Browne, Art Charpentier, and Cole Crawford.

Happy anniversary to Emma and Jes Cohen-Dominguez.

Our sympathy extends to the family of Alvin Schneider.

Congrats to Eldred’s own Tammi Reiss, twice recognized as Atlantic 10 Coach of the year.

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

Bethel News: This will be the last week to save local organization and news item contact information.

Town information: www.townofbethelny.us. For Parks & Rec, email: bethelparksandrec@gmail.com or 845-583-5360. The Town Board meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Duggan (IP-Z) at 7:30pm. The Planning Board meets on the 1st Monday each month for Workshop at 7pm and 7:30 for Meeting (IP). Zoning meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:30pm.   Current issues: The Mansion House application and short-term rental regulation (#1-2023). Watching: Bethel’s Highway Garage replacement, remodel of Town Offices and the Bethel Solar array result.

Bethel Taxes are due and must be postmarked by March 31st. Tax Collector Office hours: March 24, 30, and 31st from 9:30a-2:30pm. FMI: 845-583-4350 x108.

Apply at Town Hall or through Cathy, Parks & Rec, for Summer season job openings.

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: 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.

Support surrounding area BBA member and Bethel businesses. Businesses are welcome to join the Bethel Business Association during the ‘23 annual membership campaign. Use http://www.bethelnybba.com for forms and as a services resource. While on-line, register for the March 27th Member’s ‘Social Media-Marketing Session’  with Superfine Social. 

Apply for Sullivan 180 health initiative grants. FMI: SC.info@sullivan180.org or 845-295-2680.

Spend time attending Bethel Park & Rec activities, at the trail in Forest Reserve at Smallwood or at the Dog Park. Investigate Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s programs or explore the DHC Van Scott Nature Reserve acreage and trails. Mark your calendar for DHC’s ‘Foods of Delaware Highlands’ Fundraiser on April 29th. FMI: delawarehighlands.org.

Attend ‘Making Healthful Decisions Conference’ on Tuesday, the 21st in the Bethel Woods Events Gallery at 8:30am. Ramadan begins on Wednesday, the 22nd. Bethel Woods hosts a Job Fair on the 22nd in the Gallery at 2pm. 

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

Celebrate NYS Maple Weekend and visit any of the sugarhouses on the list (mapleweekend.nysmaple.com). Closest: Justus Asthalter (check ahead- Catskill Mountain Sugar House). The KL Farmers and Makers Market will be held this Saturday at Duggan Center from 11a-2pm. Expect food and craft vendors, activities, demonstrations and community tables. The River Ramblers play Rafter’s Tavern on the 25th at 7pm. 

On Monday, the 27th, Bethel Business Association hosts “Social Media Marketing Session” with Danielle of Superfine Social (IP/Zoom) at Duggan Community Center from 7-8pm. BBA Member’s Link/Registration: www.bethelnybba.com. Prior to event, questions can be submitted online and after, recording will be available for viewing.

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 with a membership, performance tickets or by attending an Art and Wellness class.

Cobalt Studios offers spring seminars and training programs. 

Narrowsburg Union hosts “Come As You Are” Art Exhibit through May 3rd.

Attend DVAA’s Salon Series event on the 26th, a Sunday, this week at 2pm. The ‘SC Chamber Orchestra’ will perform.

Follow ‘Live from Nutshell Hall at the DVOC’ on Saturdays in Lake Huntington. Tkts: CollabonationProductions.com. ‘Peak with Lee Ross’ is scheduled for the 25th at 7pm. 

Look for a variety of entertainment at Cabernet Frank’s, Dutch’s and 17 West Brewery.                                         

Suz sez, “This is a time when we can all contemplate intention, introspection, charity and community.”