On April 26, plan on bringing your friends and family to an art show “Covers”, at Ratty Books (located on Main Street in Jeffersonville) by artist Kristin Texeira! Paintings are inspired by classic children’s books with the show taking place from 2-5pm. Light snacks will be provided. Children are more than welcome so many wonderful books for them to enjoy too! 

Reminder: The Western Sullivan Public Library 2025-2026 budget vote and Trustee election will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 2-8pm at each of the library branches: Delaware Free Branch, 45 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, Jeffersonville Branch, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, and the Tusten-Cochecton Branch, 198 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg. In addition to the tax appropriation, voters will be asked to elect two Library Trustees to fill the five-year terms commencing on July 1. 

The Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society, is holding a Penny Social on May 10! The doors open at 11:30am with calling at 12:30pm. Donation $1. Hot dogs, Sauerkraut, Potato Chips, Water, and beverages available for purchase with coffee and cake served after the calling. 

The White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church is having “Another heavenly Roast Beef Dinner” on May 10 from 4:30pm-7pm at the White Sulphur Springs Firehouse. Adults and Takeouts are $20, Children 5-12 is $10 and under 5 are free. Bring your friends and family out for a delicious dinner!

All Paws Matter Cat Rescue and Katskill Mountain Critters is bringing “Paws on Patrol” mobile spay/neuter van back on the road with Dr. Orban! The fee of $80 also includes a 1 year rabies vaccine. Their first date and location is May 13 at the Duggan School at 3460 State Route 55, White Lake. Each cat needs to be in a carrier with NO food or water after 10pm the night before. Drop off at 8:30am and pickup will be late afternoon. Text 845-216-2892 to register, including your name and number of males/females. 

The beautiful Monarch butterfly is now officially an endangered species in North America. The main reason is the lack of milkweed, their caterpillar’s host plant and exclusive food source. Help them by planting milkweed, giving the monarchs and native pollinators a better chance. 

Spring may finally be here! A reminder, it is completely normal to see raccoons out during the day. They are not nocturnal ( I always thought they were) and actively forage for food after losing calories during hibernation. “Moms” also need extra calories for producing milk for their newborns or on-the-way cubs. So do not assume a raccoon out during the day is sick.

I hope you and your family have a Happy Easter!