Monticello

Info on long term care services in Sullivan County, Legislative Committee Room, Gov't Center, 3-4:30pm, public welcome. 845/807-0257.

Touch typing class to improve typing skills at The Literacy Center, Tues. & Thurs. (4 weeks), 5-6:15pm, $80. RSVP: 845/794-0017.

Library director Alan Barrish talks about his recent trip to Israel at E.B. Crawford Public Library, 7:30pm, free, public welcome.

Learn about programs/services, staff, hear a presentation by service recipients or volunteers, & refreshments at Independent Living, 5:15-6:15pm. /RSVP: bjudge@myindependentliving.org or 845-794-3322.

Cooke Elementary School multipurpose room, 6pm.

Guest speaker Lewis Kaufman, door prizes, giveaways & business meeting at Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 1pm. 845/794-2586.

The Sullivan County Legislature on March 15 held a public hearing on a new law that regulates the second-hand sale of jewelry, gold and other precious metals. With the price of gold soaring and the recession still hurting, thefts of jewelry from private homes have spiked in recent months.  Read more

Legislative Hearing Room, Gov't Center, 10am, free. Guest speakers, public welcome.

Learn about volunteer fire service in the community at the firehouse, 9am-3pm. Tours, fire equipment demo, refreshments avail.

The Sullivan county Legislature on March 13 decided to move forward with the project at the Apollo Mall, and will eventually sell the land to Chancelor Livingston who will try to work out a deal to lure a big-box store to the site.  Read more