Thanks to everyone who came out to the Cochecton Preservation Society Coffee, Tea and History gathering. There was a great turnout—standing room only. The Cochecton Men’s Club would like to thank everyone who came out and made its chicken barbeque a sellout; 400 tickets were sold.

On Saturday, October 4, the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church on County Route 116 is having a penny social. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and calling starts at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs, sauerkraut, soda/water are available for purchase. Cake and beverage will be served after the calling for a donation of $1. For information, call 570/729-8247 or 845/932-8923.

Also on Sunday, October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., Lake Huntington Fire Company on County Route 116 is hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner for baby Addison Umbaugh, who suffers from a rare digestive disorder that makes it difficult to process food. The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for children under 12. For more information, call Jason at 845/701-1894.

On Saturday, October 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Rosmarin’s Day Camp at 12 School Rd., Monroe, NY will host a very big fund raiser for Anthony Scancarello. Anthony is an eight-year-old little kid who was diagnosed with leukemia. Anthony’s father is Sal, the Boar’s Head man in our area. Whenever the food pantry was in need, Sal would give me hot dogs or whatever he had to help others. When Sal told me about his son, the first thing I thought of was, how can I help? I made a donation. I will spend the day and help at the fundraiser, but everyone in the area can help. Now through Sunday, October 5 all five Peck’s Markets will be selling leukemia/lymphoma cards at the register for only $1. In addition, from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 Peck’s will also be selling Boar’s Head hot dogs for just a dollar, and all proceeds will go to help fight childhood cancer. So come on out and pig out on a hot dog, and you can help save kids lives. You could also go to page.lightthenight.org/AnthonyScancarello to make a donation.

On Sunday, October 12 after the 12 noon mass at Holy Cross Church on Route 97 in Callicoon, NY, the Knights of Columbus will be serving an Italian feast for lunch—pasta with meat sauce, spaghetti with garlic and oil, sausage and peppers, penne ala vodka, salad and bread. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 7 to 12 years old, and free for those under six. Takeouts are available. Call Grand Knight Teddy Laffin (my brother) at 845/252-3630 for information. Our mother taught us how to cook, and we love doing it, besides the fact that we like to eat.

Please keep Fr. Bill of Our Lady of The Lake and St. Frances Xavier churches in your prayers.

Have a great week and e-mail leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.