Calendar

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce networking party at Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, 5:30-7:30pm. Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. $5 for Pike Chamber members or $10 for non-members. 570/296-8700.

The Patriot Connectors will gather in the library at Wallenpaupack High School, 7pm.

Harmony Presents "Friday Night Goulash" a mixed evening of monologue, music and giveaways featuring NYTimes critics and award winning actors at the Silk Mill. $10, 7:30pm. 570-588-8077.

The Big Eddy Farmstand and the Big Eddy Bake Club bake sale at the Tusten Town Hall, 4-7pm. All proceeds will benefit the 2013 Tusten Heritage Community Garden and Upper Delaware Youth Workforce Development Farm Training Program. areynosa@skydogprojects.com or www.bigeddyfarmstand.com.

Chanukah celebration and food at the Agudas Achim Temple, 7pm. 845/798-4295.

Middle School Ensembles will perform, High School Auditorium, 1pm. 845/292-5400 x5117.

"The Hobbit" at the Callicoon Theater. Showing thru January 1. Adults $8.50, children $6. Matinees adults $7, children $6.

The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents "Welcome to Christmas Town" at the Sullivan County Museum. Fri & Sat, 7pm, Sun, 2pm.

Breakfast and photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause at the Pike County Area Agency on Aging in the Pike County Complex, 8:30am-12noon. Adults $6, children $3. 570/775-5550.

Community room at the Port Jervis Free Library, 10am-3pm. Find "like-new" books of all types to meet your interests. Regular stock in the "Book Cellar" at special 2 for 1 holiday sale price. www.portjervislibrary.org, 845/856-7313.

Event Gallery performance at Bethel Woods, 7:30pm, $69.50 reserved. BethelWoodsCenter.org or 800/745-3000.

Live music and callers at Unity Grange, 7:30-10pm. $5 per person/ $10 per family. Potluck snacks at half-time. 212/254-3551 or lucia@lrw.net.

Sparta, NJ- Lake Mohawk Country Club, 9am-3pm, Open to the public. 201/213-2146, simmonsjo@yahoo.com

The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County will screen "Brothers" and "Cohen on the Bridge" at the CJ Hooker Middle School, 7:30pm. Suggested donation $5. 845/562-7860.

Harmony Presents open mic night open to any and all performers. Sign up at the door. 7:30pm. 570/588-8077.

5th Anniversary of Santa's Village at Hilltop Homes, 5-8pm. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hilltop Homes Elves, hot cocoa, cookies, light show, free pictures with Santa. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the M&M Auto Group Mission.

First annual Indie Holiday Market will be held every Saturday and Sunday through December 16 from 11am-5pm at The Dock. Featuring art, furniture, fashion, knits, jewelry, folk art, holiday cards, local pancake mix and honey.

The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents "Welcome to Christmas Town" at the Sullivan County Museum. Fri & Sat, 7pm, Sun, 2pm.

Leslie Rutkin will sign her book at Signature Gifts at the Delaware Arts Center, 1-3pm. 845/252-7576.

St. John the Evangelist Choir (directed by John Propeack & accompanied by Theresa Gumble) presents its annual Christmas Concert with a twist. The entire program is made up holiday compositions by John Rutter. From the festive to the heart warming, the music will put you in the Christmas spirit. 3-4:30pm. 150 Terrace Street in Honesdale.

Performance of "All is Well" at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, 3pm.

Vendors, demonstrations and food from Anthill Kitchen at the Cooperage, 11am-6pm. www.thecooperageproject.com or 570/253-2020.

Instrumental and voice students at 1pm, ballet and hip-hop dancers at 4pm, Villa Roma. Free, donations accepted. 845/482-3324.

Sullivan County Farmers' Market indoor holiday market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am-2pm. Santa will visit and kids receive free cookie vouchers, 11:30am. Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. will give a brief workshop on coffee in the kitchen, 11:30am.

Wayne County Arts Alliance’s Sunday Night Cinema presents a holiday get together and showing of the classic 1947 film “The Bishop's Wife” at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. 6pm get together, 7pm film. $5 suggested donation. waynecountyartsalliance.org or 570/390-4420.

Cobalt Studios Inc, $750 for five days, reservation $150, 845/583-7025

Process of marbilizing using primarily beer glazes at Cobalt Studios through 12/23, $750 (tuition, room & board). Deposit required: 845/583-7025.

The Community Garden Club of Liberty will hold its annual holiday luncheon at Bernie's Holiday Restaurant, 1pm. RSVP:845/794-3126.

A three-part series entitled “India: An Exploration of Geography, Religion and Culture” will be presented at the Wayne County Public Library, 5:30-6:45pm. Sheila Vaswani will lead the program. The third installment is on January 22.

Group will meet for 3 consecutive Wednesdays. Pre-registration is required. Nicotine patches available while supplies last. At 2512 Route 6, Suite 2 from 3-4pm. Contact 570-296-3400 or PikeExt@psu.edu.

Open mic night hosted by "The Crackers", 7-10pm. Donations greatly appreciated. www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Volunteers needed to help wrap toys for kids at the Federation for the Homeless, 4pm. Bring scissors, tape and a roll of paper. Email dryder845@hotmail.com.

“Stageworks” Starts New Production at Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, 282 Hasbrouck Rd. Autumn rehearsals will be scheduled for a new play to be staged in early January. Starting October 18th, young thespians are invited to meet at 5:30-7 pm every Thursday, training for their theatrical roles. Registration forms are available at www.TheOldStoneHouseOfHasbrouck.org. For more detalis, contact Ms. Eddings at 845/985-0419, or by email request to oshya@peoplepc.com.

Volunteers needed to help wrap toys for kids at the Bethel Senior Center, 4pm. Bring scissors, tape and a roll of paper. Email dryder845@hotmail.com.