And, just like that the meteorological Spring has begun with our hours of daylight expanding, and opportunities of events begin to fill our calendars.

Hop on over for a delightful breakfast buffet with the Easter Bunny at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, March 28 with breakfast being served from 9am - 11am.  Bring your phone to snap photos with the Easter Bunny!

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on the Tango Café lawn. Tickets are $15 each with children 5 and under $5.

The Woodburne Fire Department will hold its Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Noon. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures. Plastic Easter Eggs filled with goodies can be hunted. Bring a bag to collect the goodies returning the plastic eggs to be recycled for next year. If you are interested in distributing goodies  or need additional information, call 845-798-8648.

Chametz Burning will take place on April 1, 2026 at the Woodridge Firehouse from 6:50am - 11:58am. Bring only Chametz to Burn - no plastic bags.

You won’t want to miss the Liberty Mall Market in Liberty this weekend from 11AM until 4 PM on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. From food, crafters, local artisans, and antiques, this is the place to be. This is a fully enclosed indoor market located in the former Sullivan’s Mall on Sullivan Avenue. More markets to come. For more information call (845) 539-5008. Open Vendor spaces also available inclusive of future Liberty Market events. 

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Jazzwomen & Company in Jazz night by HPAC at the Tango Café on March 28, 2026 for an unforgettable evening with the Hudson Valley Jazzwomen & Company. Enjoy an inspiring evening of jazz created and composed by women, honoring their powerful contributions to the genre. Tickets are $20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Scheduled to perform - Jazzwomen-Sarah Jane Cion Piano/Composer, Kate Anderson on Saxophone, and Kim Peralta Drums and Company - Lew Scott Bassist. For more information, call 845-985-4722.

The Landfield Avenue Synagogue is set with All Things Passover. The Synagogue is seeking donations for the Passover blessing (mitzvah) of Maos Chittim - Passover Tzedaka, to help neighbors in need. A monetary collection is being accepted to help families in need for the holidays.  The more contributions received, the more assistance possible. 

Checks may be made out to the Landfield Ave. Synagogue. Please note purpose of donation in the memo space and mail to POB 410, Monticello, New York 12701. If you are in need, please contact the Synagogue Office at 845-794-8470. 

In addition, contact the Synagogue Office to “sell” your Chametz. Services will be held on the first two days of Passover (April 2 and 3, 2026), Shabbat Services on April 4, 2026, and the last two days of Passover (April 8 and 9, 2026). All services begin at 9am. Yizkor Services will begin no earlier than 10:15 on April 9, 2026. 

Shmura Matzah is available for purchase on a first-come first-serve basis as well. Call the Synagogue for additional information at 845-794-8470. 

Due to the holidays, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Networking Breakfast will take place on the Second Friday, April 10, 2026. This special Breakfast will take place at the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley at 580 State Route 416, Montgomery, New York at 7:30 AM. While the event takes place just outside Sullivan County, the work happening there reaches deep into our community every day. The Regional Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization that collects donated food from the food industry and distributes it to more than 1,000 partner agencies and programs feeding our neighbors in need throughout 23 counties of northeastern New York. The food provided by the Regional Food Bank helps to feed over 350,000 people each month. In 2025, the Food Bank distributed in Sullivan County more than 2.1 million pounds of food (enough for over 1.8 million meals) to our neighbors in need. Their vision is that all people have the nutritious food they need to thrive.

For more information, contact the Chamber Office at 845-791-4200.

What an awesome day when we are able to welcome twenty new citizens to the United States.  The Naturalization Ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Legislative Meeting Room in the Government Center. The Honorable Jacqueline Ricciani presided with Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves installing the new Americans with the Oath. Congratulation to all. 

A reminder to all that there is a Burn Ban until May 14, 2026. Please keep us all safe and adhere to this important message. 

Happy Birthday to Matt McPhillips, Jennifer Soderblom, China Saunders, Matt Gibbs, Matthew Sussman (3/24), our very own Sullivan County DA Brian Conaty (3/26), Patricia Hoose, David Coon (3/27), Cat Scott, Sheryl Manz (3/28), Kirk Harris, Trish Ellmauer, Patrick Dunn (3/30).

So, as the daffodils and crocus begin to peek through, find ways to celebrate and enjoy all that Sullivan County has to offer! And, as always, just in case I really don’t “Know It All,” please keep me in the know by emailing me at LoriJames.SCDemocrat@gmail.com.