Hello September! It is so hard to believe we are in the first week of September with school starting on September 7th. Be sure to pay close attention to driving when the school buses are back on the road. Cheers to a successful school year!

This coming weekend is the much-anticipated 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.

The Lake Huntington Fire Company is having a raffle. $20 tickets gives you a chance to win every day in November based on the 7 PM Daily Number “Pick 3” – PA Lottery. See any member for more information or to purchase tickets.

Join the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps today! Positions available are EMTs, Drivers, Attendants and Administrative Help. To apply or learn more about joining our team, drop us a message here on Facebook or Email cochectonambulanceems@gmail.com requesting a membership application. Together, let’s ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Other upcoming local events:

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

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.

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.