I hope everyone had a lovely Easter surrounded by friends, family, and lots of good food! Whether you celebrated with egg hunts, delicious meals, or simply some quality relaxation time, I hope it was filled with joy and happiness.

We are in the midst of Spring Break with Sullivan West students now returning back to school on Tuesday, April 9th due to give back days.

There’s a solar eclipse coming up on April 8th! It’s going to be a total solar eclipse, which means the moon will completely cover the sun, creating a moment of darkness during the day. This event is fascinating to witness, so if you have the chance to see it safely, it’s definitely worth checking out! Remember, never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

Please be advised the New York State Burn Ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14.

Have a look at a few events and activities in our community and locally:

The 2024 Health & Wellness Program will take place on April 18th at 6:00 p.m. at Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corp., located at 70 CR 116 in Lake Huntington. The focus will be on health & wellness and disease management and prevention.  The schedule includes a meet and greet, giveaway as well as beverages will be provided. Please contact Pat Skiba, RN at 475-332-2208 for more information and any questions.

There will be a Penny Social at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church on Saturday April 27, 2024. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Calling begins at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs and soda for sale. Many great prices and raffles, fun for all.

Save the date for the Plein Air Lake Huntington Event on April 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Step into the picturesque outdoors and unleash your creativity amidst the beauty of nature. Art lovers and artists of all levels are invited to register and be paired with Lake Huntington landowners. Artists start the day off with complimentary pastry and coffee at the registration desk on the front porch of the Arts Nest, 6692 Route 52 in Lake Huntington.

Artists will have exclusive access to private property along the Lake, which includes waterfalls, landscapes, cow fields, a farm, and one-of-a-kind lake views. Art supplies are available for beginners and a private escort will accompany each artist to their own scenic slice of Lake Huntington to create their very own masterpiece.

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. Catch me online at www.everafterinthewoods.com for delicious recipes too!