Hope you all had a great Father’s Day this past weekend! The anticipation of summer vacation is real in this house! One child is done and another has one more week. So exciting!

Mark your calendars that the Sullivan West Elementary School on June 22 and 23, dismissal will be at 11:45 - buses will be loaded at 11:30 and pulling out at 11:45 AM. Please plan accordingly.

There are many activities that are happening in and about our community in the upcoming weeks. Have a look at a few below:

Don’t forget, Catskills Hidden Jewel Lake Huntington, NY, Photography of Lindita Lushaj featuring The Delaware Valley Opera, photography and music performance; Lake Huntington Fire Company and Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

This show is a heartfelt tribute to the captivating natural beauty of Lake Huntington, NY throughout the year. Sharing and appreciating the beauty of this place that we call “Home”. June 3, 2023 - July 2, Opening Reception, Sunday, June 4,12:00pm - 2:00 pm

Show on Display in the Union Digital Gallery., 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, NY. 

Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church is having a Chicken BBQ - Takeout Only! Chicken is made by the Famous Brooks BBQ on Saturday, July 8th. Pick up chicken BBQ dinners at church hall from 4:30-6pm. The price of the dinners is $14 and are available by presold tickets only. Please call Vicky Krauss 845-932-8923 for tickets.

Hector’s Inn 9th Annual Car Show on Saturday, July 29th at noon. All vehicles are welcome. If it has wheels, bring it on in! No judging of cars, no entry fee. Just people with the same interests as you... here to share their cars and stories. No car, no worries... stop by to check out the vehicles and vendors; listen to the music. Food will be available. Free admission.

2023 Bowhunter Youth Camp will take place on July 8th and 9th from 9 AM – 5 PM. The Youth Bowhunter Camp is open to all youths ages 11 to 16 in DEC region 3 which includes Sullivan County. Space is limited and deadline for applications is June 30th. For more information call 845-794-6752 or email bowbender@hvc.rr.com.

The 25th Annual Delaware Youth Center 5K/10K River Run & Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 16. Not only does the race lead you along the gorgeous Delaware River that lends the youth center its name, it’s also our center’s biggest fundraiser. By signing up, you’re literally running to help us! Race packet and in person registration Saturday, July 15th 10-4 and Sunday July 16th 7-8 am Sign up information - https://raceroster.com/.../2023-delaware-youth-center...

Or sponsor the race - https://delawareyouthcenter.org/sponsors-river-run.

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.