Hello August! Hard to believe we are heading into the last month of summer vacation. It has been a great summer so far, and we are looking to continue filling it up with memories for our children.

A large portion of this month will be filled with the Grahamsville Fair, located in Neversink. This year is the 142nd annual fair that offers three days of family fun. Should you need us, we will be at the horse barn!

Some other upcoming local events:

The 160th Wayne County Fair is happening August 5-13! Pay one price admission of $12 per person which includes rides all day, parking, most entertainment, animals and exhibits!

Join the Cochecton Youth Commission on a trip to the Carousel in Beach Lake, PA for two events! On August 1 (6 pm - 8pm) and August 12 (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm) the CYC will be participating in unlimited use of the Carousel park (including water activities so bring your suits). Sign ups for each event will be held at the Carousel 15 minutes prior to start time. Please contact Michelle at 570-419-8801 for questions about the August 1 trip and Heather at 845-796-6976 for questions about the August 12 trip. Cochecton youth will be free and each child will get a sweet surprise. Adults can pay to join in on the fun. Please note there are height requirements on activities and an adult may need to ride with their child. This event is for children 3 and up. The programs are funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Senior Coffee Club is happening on August 8 at 10:30 am at the Liberty Public Library. Call 845-292-6070 for more information.

The Second Annual Hurleville Summer Festival will take place on Thursday, August 18 at 5 pm. Back by popular demand the Hurleyville Summer Festival will be on Main Street in beautiful Hurleyville NY. Local business specials, food trucks, vendors of all kinds, Live entertainment, and fun kids activities with prizes.

Git is almost that time -getting ready for back to school! This means school supplies, shoes, clothes, sporting equipment and more. Be sure to plan ahead for school physicals, dental visits and such. I know that I am usually scrambling list minute to schedule those appointments!

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