Its been some crazy warm weather. Who would ever think that in the middle of January we would not have to turn the heat on? I sure hope that the bears don't suddenly wake up and take out my winter bird feeders for a little mid hibernation snack!

Once again, the community and the Town of Highland is rallying around one of its own who needs our support while dealing with a health crisis. So, mark your calendar to save the date!

On February 22nd there will be a Pasta with a Purpose Dinner at the Highland Town Hall to benefit Lenore Nizzico who is having a re-occurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Many people in town know Lenore from Pecks Market where she worked for over 10 years.

Of course, our country's disgraceful healthcare system being what it is, Lenore needs to keep working full time while undergoing a pretty rigorous chemo schedule so she can keep her health insurance coverage! Serving time for the Pasta with a Purpose dinner is 1 p.m. to 7 pm and it is eat in or take out and there will be raffle tickets available at the door.

Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under five years old. Ticket can be pre-purchased by calling Michelle Flood at 845-394-8501 and Alice Foster at 845-701-0378. There is a fundraising donation site for Lenore on the Living in Barryville Facebook page. For more information contact Michelle Flood or Theresa Lilly at 845-222-4062.

As the daughter of a veteran I always find myself on alert for any news or opportunities for vets. Ken's Gun Clinic is looking for veterans to work as stock refinishers, making gun repairs and appraisals and some previous repair experience is preferred. It's a full time 40 hour a week position and pays $15.00 an hour. For more information call Ken at 845-292-3606 or email him at kenstorer2002

@yahoo.com.

The paint and sip events are all the rage these days and now they have a very nice family friendly version. The Parent Teachers Association of the Mackenzie School will be holding their first every Family Paint Night Fundraiser lead by Denise from the Paint a Peace Ceramic & Art Studio.

The Family Paint Night will be held at the Mackenzie Elementary School on Friday, January 17th starting at 5 p.m. The cost of the event is $35.00 per family and each family will get one 10 X 20 pre-stretched canvas to work on together. Drinks and a snack will be provided. Your tickets can be paid in cash or make your checks payable to MackenziePTA.

Please RSVP your attendance by emailing Alison at alisondunning84@hotmail.com.

The Highland Yoga and Dance Company in Highland Lake is organizing travel plans for anyone who will be going to the Hate Has No Home in Sullivan County March in Monticello which is being sponsored by the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission and Sullivan Allies Leading Together and taking place on Sunday, January 19th at 4:30 p.m.

This march is a particularly important event, and anyone interested in attending should contact the Yoga Studio at 917-301-2002 for more information about available transportation opportunities to the March.

Paul at Brookside Service Center in Eldred is offering a sweet deal on an oil change, so you can take a winter break and baby your ride for a minute!

Its $39.95 for up to five quarts and synthetic oils are extra. The special offer expires on January 31st so call Paul at the Service Center at 845-557-6424 to make an appointment.

Please try to join the Women's March #WomenRising2020in Port Jervis. The Justice & Unity for All Families March will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 18th at St Peters Lutheran Church at 31 West Main Street.

For more information go to womensmarchpj or email them at womensmarchpj

@gmail.com.