Is Winter weather ever going to end? A big “thank you” to NYSEG workers for fixing downed lines. Also, many thanks to the volunteer firefighters, EMS workers and police agencies that also respond in all types of weather.

The Western Sullivan Public Library announces that “Knitwitz” has gone virtual. They have been meeting at the Jeffersonville Branch since 2011 and a global pandemic is not going to prevent them from getting together.

They are resuming this month meeting on the first and third Tuesday of the month, virtually via zoom, at 6:30 p.m. Join them by visiting their websites calendar at wsplonline.org and register with your email address to receive the Zoom link!

The library is also offering a “Virtual Craft Lovers” with Raina Bowers. Learn to make cord wine coasters and clothespin napkin holders this month. Raina will post tutorials on Friday, March 12th and 26th at 4 p.m. on the library's Facebook and Instagram pages and their YouTube channel. For more information visit their website or call (845)887-4040.

The Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center is organizing a sheep shearing the week of April 5th, and they are inviting local flocks to join them. This is a perfect opportunity for families with small flocks or 4-H projects to connect to these services. To get on the interest list and get more information call Sonia at 845-482-4764.

Forthright Cyder & Mead (located at 4052 State Route 52, Youngsville, NY) is open with Winter Hours: Monday, Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. They are a nano-cydery with big dreams and big ideas and their specialty is Cyser, a hybrid of hard cider and mead (honey-wine). New York state has some of the best apples and honey in the world. They love bold, delicious flavors and exciting, locally sourced ingredients. Take a moment to go visit them! Lots more information on their website!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Jeffersonville's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 20th!

The parade will be led by the McPadden Pipes & Drums, Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes & Drums, AOH Sullivan Brothers, our own Jeffersonville Protection Hose #1 and several of Sullivan County's Fire Depts., Ambulance Corps. Call 845-482-3872 FMI and to enter your floats, group and club.

Please be sure to register with group information upon arrival in order for your group to be announced as they pass the grandstand. Lineup on Willy Avenue and parade steps off at 1 p.m. Please come on out - bring your family and friends and enjoy the Parade! Face coverings required and social distancing will be enforced.

On Saturday, May 15th at 7 p.m. a very special show featuring Al Russo as Frank Sinatra will be held at Lulu's Social Club (above the Jeff Bake Shop), sponsored by the JEMS Group. Only 50 tickets will be presold due to COVID-19 and required social distancing requirements. More information soon!