July 15 – The Kenoza Lake Fire Department is having their delicious Chicken BBQ (located at 485 Old Taylor Road) on Saturday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Homemade salads, fresh sweet corn, and ½ of a tender, juicy barbecued chicken! Takeout only for $15. Cash or local checks only. No Presale – buy your ticket at the BBQ. Bring your family and friends and support our volunteers!

The JEMS (Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan) group is hosting the Jeff Jamboree on Main Street in Jeffersonville on Saturday, September 19 and is looking for vendors! Last year’s event was one of the best yet and they want this year’s to be even better! Contact Debbie at 845-701-3009 or debra.thony@gmail.com to register.

CARE (Catskill Animal Rescue, Inc) and All Paws Matter Cat Rescue, Inc. are holding the biggest yard sale ever in Sullivan County on July 31, August 1 and August 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 263 Old Mountain Road, Ferndale, NY. Come out and support the animals-every dollar made helps them to fund their mission of rescue, care, and second chances. There will be something for everyone! Home décor, toys & games, tools, collectibles and more. You can participate in the sale with your donations by the 20th, dropping them off at CARE. Please no clothes, Videos/ DVDs or books. Volunteers are also needed for sale days to check out and organize the tables too.

Cuppie Cake Desserts is celebrating Christmas in July with a cookie class on Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. Join them for $65 per person and decorate 6 Christmas-in-July sugar cookies! No experience needed and snacks are included – BYOB. Reserve your seat(s) as they are limited. https://forms.gle/nXVv7fhywzzLf5znB.

Liberty Blooms Florist & Gift Shop (located at 4886 SR 52, Jeffersonville) is continuing their 4th of July Sale with 30% off almost everything until July 31! Stop in and find a great gift for you or someone you know needs a gift.

The 3rd Annual North Branch-Hortonville Firehouse 4 Mile Run/Walk is happening Saturday, August 29 at 8:30 a.m. The race begins at the North Branch Firehouse and ends at the Hortonville Firehouse, in time for the start of their Annual Field Day. All proceeds will benefit the North Branch Fire Department to help operations and emergency response capabilities for their local firefighters. Race shirt for early registrants with early registration ending on August 1. Same day registration is from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the 29th at the North Branch Fire Department. To register: @theloniousjohnson_North Branch Fire Department link in bio & on FB. A wonderful way to show your support of our volunteers!