This past week, Mother Nature really outdid herself. The weather was absolutely perfect – sunny and warm, with just enough of a breeze to keep things comfortable. It felt like everyone was taking full advantage, from people out on the lake to early morning walkers enjoying the quiet before the day really heats up. It’s those kind of summer days that make you appreciate where you live even more.

Here are some events happening in our communities and beyond:

You’re O-Fish-Ally Invited! Join Us for the 2025 Lake Gala – “Lake It ‘Til You Make It” on Saturday, August 23 at 6:00pm at The Club at the Villa Roma, 356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon.

Get ready to make a splash at the Lake Huntington Lake Association’s annual gala – a fin-tastic night of fun, fundraising, and lake-loving laughs! Held at the beautiful Villa Roma resort, this year’s theme is “Lake It ’Til You Make It,” and we’re pulling out all the stops. Evening Highlights Include: Lake-Themed Trivia with prizes, games, 50/50 Raffle and more. Please email lhnylakeassociation@gmail.com for more information. Purchase tickets here https://shorturl.at/NFnJu.

The Delaware Valley Opera is offering an exciting theatrical productions for its 2025 season. In August, the intensity rises with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, a gripping story of seduction, drama, passion, and revenge. This timeless classic will be performed in English with a full orchestra on August 2, 3, 9, and 10. Additionally, the opera center offers a rehearsal and event space for rent at just $10 per hour, made possible through a NYSCA grant, providing an accessible venue for creatives and performers alike.

The Delaware Valley Opera Center is now offering an affordable rehearsal and event space for rent at just $10 per hour, thanks to support from a NYSCA grant. Located at 6692 St. Rte. 52 in Lake Huntington, the venue provides an excellent opportunity for artists, performers, and community groups to access a professional space for their creative needs. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal, workshop, or small event, this space offers flexibility and value. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Carol at 646-335-2457 or email info@delawarevalleyopera.org for more information and availability.

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