It is the last week of August, and we are getting ready for school to start! I hope you were able to get to the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair this past weekend and visit with our local 4H youth that were showcasing their agriculture and livestock exhibits! It was so nice to see so many still exhibits and animals this year and the kids do an amazing job!

The Town of Cochecton Planning Board is holding a Public Hearing at the Town Hall on August 31st, at 7:30 p.m. concerning the Fosterdale -4 Corner Plaza project.  The formal Legal Notice will be printed in the River Reporter on August 17th and the 24th. The Town’s website also has the Legal Notice posted. Because everyone in our local area may not receive the River Reporter, is it possible for you to mention this event in your column? Everyone in the local area reads your column!

If you have questions, please contact Earl Bertsch, Chairman of the Planning Board at (845) 932-7973.

In case you missed it- mark your calendars for a Gala Dinner in appreciation of Lake Huntington on September 9!

Buy Tickets Online https://tinyurl.com/LakeGala2023 845-701-2152 all proceeds going towards supporting the lake’s conservation efforts. There are also sponsorship opportunities available, contact lhnylakeassociation@gmail.com for more information.

There will also be the “Gem of Cochecton: Lake Huntington” video for the Lake Appreciation Gala! As we celebrate the natural beauty and cherished memories of our beloved lake, they are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in this exciting project.

The Lake Appreciation Gala aims to foster a sense of togetherness, celebrate the beauty of our lake, and promote environmental awareness and preservation efforts. To volunteer and participate in the video shoot, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/ahZ9DP9SRjssK8pB9 or email lhnylakeassociation@gmail.com ATTN: Video 

Let’s make this Lake Appreciation Gala an event to remember! www.Lakehuntington.org

Other upcoming local events:

Visit the 2nd Annual Diehl Homestead Farm Fall Festival on Sunday, October 8th from 1PM -5 PM, located on Diehl Road in Callicoon. Beautiful fall views, delicious BBQ and family fun. Hayrides, bouncy house, kiddie hay maze, face painting, maple cotton candy, fresh apple cider, donuts and more.

There will be craft and food vendors as well as our maple, honey, pumpkins, apples, cider, garlic and more.

Join Buck Brook Alpacas for National Alpaca Day on September 23rd from 12-4 for their free event! There will be farm tours, fiber demonstrations, face painting, obstacle course, alpaca costume contest, refreshments and more. Located at 12 Bestenheider Rd., Roscoe, NY

Vendors wanted for the Annual Delaware Youth Center Holiday Craft Fair on November 24. Rental for each 2-1/2’ x 8’ table is $30, with set up starting at 8:30 AM and the sale from 10 AM - 4 PM. To reserve your table, fill out the form on their website and pay your $30 vendor fee by October 14. For more information: https://delawareyouthcenter.org/holiday-craft-fair 

If you have a local business that would like to be spotlighted in an upcoming column, please get in touch! Please email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events, and happenings.