The spirit of the season will ring clear throughout the valley and mountain communities of Jeffersonville and beyond the nights before Christmas.

“Ringing of the Bells”...Wednesday, December 23rd, 7 p.m. in the Park at the Bake Shop on Main St., Jeffersonville. There will be caroling, a luminary, and a COVID Memorial. The finale of the night will be the ringing of all of the church bells in Jeffersonville.

The Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce and Sullivan 180 are sponsors of what will be a heartwarming event.

Next, to continue the Christmas spirit, “Bells Will be Ringing”... Thursday, December 24th, 6 p.m. at your home! Would you like to carry over the spirit of bell ringing from the night before? Or maybe unite with the community from the safety of your home? Ring your bell from your porch, your deck, your open window.

The wish of Sponsor Jeffersonville JEMS is that our entire community makes music like we have never made before. Please join us.

The Sullivan Renaissance will host the G2R Virtual Winter Symposium - Get Ready to Renaissance! on Wednesday, January 13th, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This symposium will present information on grants for community beautification, business assistance, neighborhood revitalization, municipal partnerships, and explore volunteer opportunities.

This is the kick-off event of the 2021 grant season for anyone looking to apply for project funding. Grant applications will be available online on January 1st. The Forum will open at 5:30 for networking. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Sullivan Renaissance Program Managers will speak about how their grants and programs can enhance public spaces and help to make businesses more welcoming.

Sims Foster, co-founder of Foster Supply Hospitality and Chair of the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association will be talking about why he decided to invest in Sullivan County and how anyone can make an impact in their own community through volunteerism.

Interns speak about their experience with Sullivan Renaissance and how it has shaped their views on community service, in a short video directed and produced by Arly Marin-Leon. Arly is a former Sullivan Renaissance Intern, Steering Committee Member, and scholarship recipient.

Open forum for chat beginning at 5:30 p.m. and throughout the evening's programming, as well as questions and answers with grant program managers. The event is free, but registration is required. A log-in link that can be accessed by smartphone, phone, tablet, or computer will be sent prior to the event date.

To register visit: www.SullivanRenaissance.org or call the Sullivan Renaissance office at 845-295-2445.

The Intergenerational Textile Project Group welcomes 4-H'ers and the community at large to participate in the “Warm-up Sullivan County” initiative.

Three ways available throughout the new program year: Handmade Hats, Scarves & Mittens Drive - for distribution throughout the County, “Make a Block for Blankets”, crochet, knit, or sew 7” square or 7”x 9” square blocks, and a Collection of handmade & non-handmade pet items for large and small animals. Use your own patterns or patterns from ITP who also has some materials to share. Contact mlr34@cornell.edu for monthly drop-off/collection dates at CCESC.

Clubs may also choose to donate directly to the organization of their choice, but please share your photos and details with Marylin for a 4-H Community Service Story Map being planned.