August 18 – Birthday wishes to Marie Dietrich, Peter Maraj, Debi Levine, Debbie Foster, Diane Atlagic Bloom, Shane Colbert, Lisa Glass, Anna Mulucky, Lucas Toscano, Connor Garigliano, Grace VanEtten, Stacey Koplick, Amy Benford, Carole Levinson, Jordy Colon, Braeden, Teuta, Emma Cohen, Lynn Skolnick, and to me, too!

Happy anniversary to Beth and Nick Frangipane, Cindy and Steve Margulies, Danielle Gaebel and Jennifer Bitetto, Sarah and Peter Sachs, Kristen and Brian, and Dawn and Matthew Dorcas.

Kudos to those who gathered recently to voice their opinions on the Toronto Reservoir- Eagle Creek ongoing lack of water issue. Present on August 16 were Assemblywoman Paula Kay, US Congressman Josh Riley and many concerned area residents. We will keep you posted on further action on this matter.

Bethel Departments, newsletter, information: www.townofbethelny.gov. P&R: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com.

Lake Superior State Park (845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov).

For more local info, follow: www.bethelroundtable.com, SustainableBethel491@gmail.com, Lake Association of White Lake, NY (fb), Sullivan180.org and Bethel organizations.

Support Shepherd’s Pantry and the Past Perfect Bookstore.

Use the BBA’s Bethel Guide members list (www.bethelnybba.com) to patronize local businesses. Guides are available at the BBA Welcome Gazebo or Town Hall.

Alert: Don’t miss the chance to browse our unique antique, vintage clothing and accessory store on 17B. The last day to shop ‘in2retro’ inventory and visit Amy and Joe will be August 31.

The Monticello Noah’s Arch asks for children’s clothes and men’s clothes/shoe donations.

The full August Sturgeon Moon occurs on Friday, the 28^th at 12:19a.m. There is also a partial lunar eclipse.  

Try Kate’s Gazebo Park Yoga on Saturdays at 9a.m.

Parksville’s Arrowhead Ranch (arrowheadranch.org) hosts ‘Shakedown Citi’ on the 30^th from 1-4p.m.

Hector’s offers Happy Hour on Monday from 3-5p.m. and Annie’s Ruff Cut has Karaoke & Open Mic at 7p.m.

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Council of the Arts (fb or BethelArt.org):

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion, Events Gallery, Programs. 27: ‘Rock Band Jam’, 6p.m. 29: Willie Nelson ‘Outlaw Music Festival’, 3:20p.m. 30: ‘Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration’, 8p.m. 31: ‘Tedeschi Trucks, 7p.m.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 28: Special screening- “The Last Class”, 7:30p.m. 27 or 29-31: “Caught Stealing” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.). Call to check this week’s schedule (845-887-4460).

CAS (catskillartspace.org): Gallery: The Blair exhibit closes 8/29. 28-29: Ardsley Dance Mini Residency.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): Check online for youth events. 25: ‘Cranky Seniors Performance’, 6p.m. 26: Yiddish, 10:30a.m. 27: Family Trivia (pre-register), 5:30p.m. 28: Adult Gaming, 1p.m.

The Cutting Garden/Domesticities (thecuttinggarden.org): Sunday, 30: Plein Air event, 11-4p.m.

DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): Group Exhibitions through 9/13: ‘(T)Here’, Alliance Gallery and ‘Fellows’, Loft Gallery. 28: The ‘DVAA Afterparty’ event at Seminary Hill. (dvaa.givecloud.co or 845-252-7576).

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org): Arts Nest: Gallery: 25, 26: ‘Women of Substance’, 4-6p.m

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 27: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m.  30: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m., Happy Hour, 3p.m., and show: ‘John Pizzi’, 7p.m. 31: Wine About Mondays 3p.m. Keep your eye on the planned stand-alone $16 million spa and wellness destination for 2027!

Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): Mainstage: 25-30: “Come From Away”, Tues-Sat 8pm, Wed- 2pm, Sun- 3pm. Tavern: 25-29: ‘Let Me Be Frank’, 6p.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Museum, Minisink Battleground, the Kate Project.

Harmony in the Woods (harmonyinthewoods.org): 28: ‘Doc Robinson’, 6p.m. 29: ‘DeTierra Caliente’, 6p.m.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, programs, workshops, and dance. 28-30: “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). 26: Sensory-Friendly Cinema: “Vivo”, 10a.m.  26: ‘Mat Pilates’- 10a.m., ‘Kids Program’- 11a.m., ‘Line Dancing’- 5:30 and 6:30p.m. HPAC announcement: operations will conclude October 3.

Mamakating Environmental Education Center: (mamakating.gov) or 845-644-5014: 28: ‘Nature Tots’, 10a.m. 30: ‘Sky Stitching’, 10a.m.

Narrowsburg Union (narrowsburgunion.com): Thru 9/27: The Miguel Tio Exhibit.

Nesin Cultural Arts (nesinculturalarts.org)/Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (sccoplayers.org), Fb or 845-798-9006. 24-28: Youth ‘A Taste of the Arts’ (914-318-1010).

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org): Mainstage: Through 9/13: ‘The 70’s Beehive Musical’, Thursday-Sunday.

SC Historical Society (scnyhistory.org): Explore the FA Cook and the MacAdam brother’s exhibits.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 25: ‘Southern Fried Soul’, 5:30p.m.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): 28: Opening Reception for ‘Low Local Tech’ and ‘The Eyes of Abstraction’, 5-8p.m. Exhibits run through October 3.

Area entertainment: Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com) and The Kartrite Resort (thekartrite.com).

Summer Music Series: 27: Bethel Lakeside Music- ‘River Ramblers’, 6-8p.m. 26: Rock Hill- ‘Search & Rescue’, 6:30-8p.m.

Farm Markets: Friday: Liberty: 3-6p.m. Saturday: Kauneonga Lake: 10-2p.m. Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill: 10-1p.m. Sunday: Callicoon and Jeffersonville: 11-2p.m.

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