October 10 — Lots of things happening in our community and beyond in the month of October! Have a look at a few of the events happening and support local!

EEA Security Services, Community Training Center is holding the NTSI 6-Hour Defensive Driving Class. This class gives you 4 penalty points reduction, and 10% Insurance Discount on Your Auto Insurance for 3 years. This class will be held on October 15. Class starts 9 am to 3:30 pm. Course fee is $45. Payable by cash or M/O the day of the class.

Please call to reserve your seat (845) 292-0999. The class is open to the Public, most drivers save an average of $500 on their auto insurance. Class is being held at 15 Sullivan Ave., Suite #4, in the Liberty Mall.

There will be a Penny Social on October 15 at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church (Rte 116, Lake Huntington, NY). Doors open at 11:30am and calling starts at 12:30pm. Hot dogs, sauerkraut, and beverages available for purchase after calling. $1 entry, sponsored by The Ladies Aid Society. Any questions, please call Vicky Krauss at (845) 932-8923.

Also on October 15 at  The Cacklin’ Hen (4054 State Route 52, Youngsville, NY) is hosting a Fall Fest from 12-4pm. Tickets are $12 which includes pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, face painting, music, arts & crafts, games with fun for the whole family. Tickets can be purchased at The Cacklin’ Hen.

The Cochecton Youth Group is still looking for volunteers in our community who would like to decorate a trunk and hand out treats during our fall event on October 29 at 11 AM. This event is open to children who live in the Town of Cochecton and whom have pre-registered only; however, you do not need to have children participating to hand out goodies! If you are interested in helping to make our event successful and would love to see our youth dressed up in their Halloween costumes, please contact Heather Neidert at (845)796-6976 or heatherneidert@me.com. 

There is a Capital Project Vote for the Sullivan West Central School District taking place on October 19 from 12 PM – 9 PM at the three polling locations in Jeffersonville, Narrowsburg and Callicoon. For more details on what is included in this proposed capital project, please consult the school website at www.swcsd.org.

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.