My “Cub Reporter” Jack Costello recently gave me information to share about “Sullivan 180 Community Health Champions”. Sullivan 180 is a nonprofit organization created to turn around the health and wellness of Sullivan County.

The group is currently recruiting and training local Community Health Champions to serve as healthy living champions and coaches for friends, neighbors and colleagues who are ready to improve their health.

The Community Health Champions are trained volunteers who work in their own neighborhoods, churches, and civic organizations. They work one on one and with small groups of Wellness Circles helping those wanting to take proactive steps in improving their health and lives.

For more information please contact Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, Director of Health & Wellness at 845-295-2685 or via email to mmullally-gorr@sullivan180.org.

Save the Date: The Tavern on Main is hosting a RAG TREE DIY on December 11th at 6 p.m. For more information and /or to reserve your place, contact Jessica at 845-482-2380.

Don't forget the James Dworetsky Holiday Parade on Friday, November 29th at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Jeffersonville. (Line up for those participating in the parade is at 6 p.m. at the Sullivan West Central School - Jeffersonville campus) Lots of decorated fire trucks & ambulances, floats, marchers and fun.

Meet Santa at the firehouse before the parade from 4-6 p.m. and after the parade too! Enjoy some hot chocolate & goodies with presents for the children! New this year - A Holiday Market featuring unique & special artisans & vendors from 5-9 p.m.at the firehouse and also at the firehouse Saturday from 11-4 p.m.

Complimentary food & beverages compliments of the new Jeffersonville Bake Shop! Be sure to wear your ugliest sweater and visit The Tavern after the James Dworetsky Holiday Parade on Friday --enter the “Ugly Sweater Contest”! You could win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Also, plan to take the kids Saturday, November 30th from 12:30 until 3:30 to visit Santa Claus who will be visiting at the Jeff Bank's office in Jeffersonville. Be sure to have their pictures taken with Santa! While in town, enjoy a FREE horse and carriage ride too! (weather permitting)

Saturday the 30th is also “Small Business Saturday”, please shop locally. Many of the stores will be offering holiday specials to help kick-off the holiday season.

I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!