October 2012
Used-clothing/jewelry sale at CAS Arts Center
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY —The Catskill Art Society (CAS) is hosting its second “Glitz & Glamour” used clothing and jewelry sale on Saturday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CAS Arts Center. Prices begin as low as $1 with many items priced at $5 and $10. The sale also includes 14 vintage wedding gowns donated by Alice Lindholm of Right to the Moon Alice. All proceeds benefit CAS. Read more
Email this page‘You Be the Judge’ program at Port Jervis library
PORT JERVIS, NY — The Hub at The Port Jervis Free Library will host Michael Worden for a new program called “You Be the Judge” on Thursday, October 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Worden has been investigating historical crimes to determine if the evidence supported the verdict, or if not, “who done it?” Worden, using his extensive investigative skills, will present his findings. Following each presentation of the evidence, the audience will be the judge. Read more
Neversink Valley Museum breakfast and flea market
CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Area Museum will hold its annual apple pancake and French toast breakfast on Sunday, October 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Canal Park Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Road. Breakfast is $6.50 for non-member adults, $5 for member adults, and $3 for children under 12. There will be a flea market under the pavilion.
“Doc” Frank Simpson, one of the museum’s founders, will be on hand with a cider press to demonstrate how to make apple cider.
Email nvam@frontiernet.net, or call 845/754-8870, or visit www.neversinkmuseum.org.
Sullivan West students raise funds for food pantry
NARROWSBURG, NY — Two Sullivan West students, Richard Lander and Drew Billard, are working with the local food pantry in Narrowsburg to provide food baskets for families in need this holiday season.
They are sponsoring an adult dance to be held on Saturday, November 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tusten Town Hall. Dancin’ Dan will provide music. Desserts and coffee will be served, but all guests may bring any other beverages they like. A donation of $10 per person is requested. Read more
Jazz concert for United Way of Sullivan County
HURLEYVILLE, NY — Donna Singer and The Doug Richards Trio will perform a benefit jazz concert for the United Way of Sullivan County at Nadia’s Hungarian Buffet, 222 Main St. on October 27 at 5:30 p.m. with a second performance at 8 p.m.
All funds raised will be used for programs and services that support health and wellness, children and youth, emergency care, adult achievement and the needs of the senior population. United Way of Sullivan County operates entirely on donations. Read more
Historic view of Milford Columns owner
MILFORD, PA — Dallas Grove will present a talk about the life and times of Dennis McLaughlin in the Foundation Room of the Columns Museum on Friday, November 2 at 7 p.m.
McLaughlin was the original inhabitant of what is now known as the Columns Museum. Built in 1904, the house was originally used as his summer home. McLaughlin was a prominent citizen of Hudson County NJ, and he dabbled in many pursuits. He was known as one of “the Big Four” because of his ownership in the Guttenberg Race Track, which was a place to bet on “the ponies” in the late 1800s. Read more
Student productions of ‘WASP’ and ‘4.48 Psychosis’ at the Orange Hall Theatre
MIDDLETOWN, NY — SUNY Orange’s Apprentice Players will perform “WASP” and “4.48 Psychosis,” a pair of one-act plays, at the Orange Hall Theatre for the weekends of November 2-4 and 9-11 on the college’s Middletown campus.
Evening performances on Friday and Saturday are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m.
“4.48 Psychosis,” written by Sarah Kane, is a darkly disturbing drama about depression and suicide. “WASP,” written by Steve Martin, is a one-act play depicting the traditional W.A.S.P. values of the 1950s in the U.S., the time period in which he grew up. Read more
Acoustic performance by Anne Loeb and Mike Baglione
HURLEYVILLE, NY — Now in its fourth year, the Woodsongs Coffeehouse will re-open on Saturday, November 3 at 6 p.m. for the first in a series of acoustic music concerts held at the Sullivan County Museum. The event is hosted by the Sullivan County Historical Society and produced by members of the Americana band Little Sparrow. Read more
RiverFolk Concert: Joe Crookston and Amy Speace
HONESDALE, PA — The RiverFolk Concert series welcomes back Joe Crookston, a New York songwriter and Album of the Year winner, and Wildflower recording artist Amy Speace to The Cooperage on Sunday, November 4 at 4 p.m.
Light fare will be available from the Willow River Café. Suggested donation is $15 or pay what you can. BYOB. Visit www.riverfolkconcerts.vpweb.com or www.thecooperageproject.org. For reservations call 845/252-6783.
Cemetery tour at Grey Towers
MILFORD, PA — A walking tour of the Laurel Hill Cemetery will be held on Sunday, October 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Grey Towers National Historic Site.
Participants should meet in the visitor pavilion in the parking lot and wear comfortable shoes for the short hike to the cemetery. Regular tour fees ($6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 youth) will apply. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and space is limited. The program is appropriate for high school age and up. Read more
