April 14 – The countdown to summer has officially begun, and you can feel it in the longer days and the hints of warmth in the afternoon sun. While we’re not quite there yet, signs of the season ahead are popping up everywhere; from people getting their yards ready to plans being made for vacations, camps, and time by the lake. It’s that in-between moment where spring is settling in, but summer is already calling.

Here are some events happening in our community and beyond:

Save the date! The Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church will host a Penny Social on Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with calling beginning at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, and soda available for purchase, along with many great prizes and raffles. It’s sure to be a fun event for all!

Save the date for another Town of Cochecton special event on Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m., when the Town of Cochecton will open its 1976 time capsule. This exciting event will also take place in the lower level of the Cochecton Town Hall, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

“Fox lands at the Nest” on Saturday, April 18, as the Arts Nest presents Operation: Jonathan—an evening of personal storytelling with Jonathan Charles Fox and That Dog Named Gidget, for one night only. “I’ve talked about broken dreams in the past,” Fox says, “and broken promises, broken spirits, broken hearts and even some broken dishes. But stories about broken bones? I don’t think I’ve shared any of those before. I have more than a few and I’ve got the scars to prove it!” Known for his strong rapport with audiences, Fox is looking forward to his first appearance at the Arts Nest, noting, “It’s an intimate room and I like that. Think of it as a conversation amongst friends—one in which I do most of the talking.” Praised as “a master class in charming an audience and working a room,” Fox brings humor and warmth even to life’s more difficult moments, offering laughter behind the tears (Lori Schneider, Aisle Seat). “Insightful, witty, and unmistakably Jonathan—an evening not to be missed,” adds Tom Candella of Curtain Call, WJFF Radio Catskill. Seating is limited for this special performance. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be purchased at www.myrivertickets.com. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the Arts Nest, 6692 State Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY.

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