Livingston Manor

Basics of oil painting at CAS Arts Center, 8 Thurs. through 8/25, 1-3pm, members $220, non-members $240. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Demonstrations & individual instruction at CAS Arts Center, 8 Thurs. though 8/25, 10am-12:30pm, members $220, non-members $240. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Photoshop essentials at CAS Arts Center, 6/18 (beginner); 6/25 (intermediate); 7/2 (advanced), 1-4pm. 1 session: members $45, non-members $60; 2 sessions: members $80, non-members $95; 3 sessions: members $110, non-members $125. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Learn using pen & ink at CAS Arts Center, 1-3pm, members $25, non-members $35. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Hands-on workshop covering fundamentals of photographing a wide range of products/art at CAS Arts Center, 12noon-3pm, members $45, non-members $60. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Create work in stoneware at CAS Arts Center, 6-8:30pm, $40. RSVP: 845/436-4227.

Dozens of tourist related businesses turned out to Sonoma Falls Cider Mill and Country Store in Livingston Manor on May 11, to exchange promotional literature in an annual event sponsored by the Sullivan County Visitors Association.  Read more

2 days of Kizuna at Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum pavilion. Features fly-fishing tackle & unveiling of The Hardy Bros. Cup. 845/439-4810.

Lots of fishy fun along Main St., 11:30am-3pm, rain or shine, parade 1pm. Arts/crafts fair, specialty foods, vendors, children's activities & special offers from merchants. troutparade.com or 845/436-4227.

Exhibit of local artists' work that visitors can bid on, win & take home (on 6/11), Thurs.-Sat., 11am-3pm. Closing reception: 6/11, 6-8pm, refreshments. Benefits Catskill Art Society. 845/436-4227.