August 20 – Back-to-school season is almost here at Sullivan West, and I hope the kids are buzzing with excitement for a fresh start to an amazing year. I’ve always loved the ritual of picking out new school supplies and calendars – it felt like pressing the reset button for a brand-new beginning. And for those who have already waved their kids off to college, congratulations – you’re stepping into an exciting new chapter as well!

Here are some events happening in our communities and beyond:

There will be a Middle School Orientation on September 2 from 6-8:30pm with a rain date of September 3.

Modified Sports for Sullivan West begin on September 4.

Registration is open for the Live Love Serve 5K in Hortonville on Sunday, October 19 beginning at 9am. Registration is $25 and 4-H Youth Members are $15, Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Hortonville/LiveLoveServe4H5K.

Ready for some line dancing? April Michelle of Dancin’ & Dreamin’ LLC will be at the Lake Huntington Hall (Delaware Valley Opera) on Thursday, August 28, 6:45-8:45pm, $8 per person and the End of Summer Hoedown with April Michelle on Sunday, August 24, 1-3pm, $10 per person. Visit her new website for more information about her offerings at https://dancindreaminllc.com/.

The Diehl Homestead Farm will host their Fall Festival on October 11 from 12-5 pm located at 93 Diehl Road, Callicoon. There will be lots of family fun with free admission. Bounce house, hayrides, music, food and more! Vendors, please call 845-796-8867 for more information.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Ride 2 Survive Dinner Dance on Saturday, November 1 at 5pm at the Villa Roma Golf Club. This annual community event raises funds to help with transportation costs of Sullivan County cancer patients. Enjoy top of the line raffle baskets, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. This event sells out yearly, so please get your tables together now!

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. You can also find me online at https://rustic-road.com/.