Happy anniversary, Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service! For 45 years Tusten residents have had the luxury of a volunteer ambulance service. The Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service will be celebrating this milestone anniversary with an appreciation dinner, “Pig Roast,” for all past and present members on Sunday, October 12 at 1 p.m. under the pavilion on Fireman’s Field. RSVP at 845/252.3336.

For most of us in Tusten, we do not serve as a volunteer, but we are very thankful that a handful of dedicated community members are available to help us in the time of need. The Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service always welcomes additional volunteers, even just drivers. If you have ever considered joining, now is the time to inquire about what you might do to become a member. Please call the number above for more information.

Some things never change, and we are thankful of that. As we look out our windows and drive our roads, we once again see the handiwork of Mother Nature as she takes out her brushes and paints us a beautiful landscape filled with fall color, combined with temperatures that have been so enjoyable. Enjoy the season, for we are very fortunate to live in an environment that awards us with such beauty.

As the season progresses, why not see a performance at the Tusten Theatre as the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance begins the fall season with the Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet this Saturday, October 4 at 8 p.m? With a quartet comprised of a piano, saxophone, double bass and drums, you know the music will keep you in high spirits. Tickets, $20, can be purchased in advance by calling 845/252-7576 or are available at the door. The DVAA fall season will continue with three plays presented by Act Underground Readers Theatre on Sunday, October 12, and Long Time Courting, an all-female performance group, on Friday, October 17. These four women offer an extraordinary blend of neo-traditional Irish, Scottish and American music that showcases each musician’s versatility, creativity, and mastery.

Save the date: October 19 for the Tusten Historic Society annual meeting with guest lecture. More on that next time.

We are privileged indeed, for there seems always to be something going on in Narrowsburg.