Officially, spring has arrived. Our experience in the past tells us not to take spring’s arrival seriously for several weeks, but this year seems to be different. The early spring is a gift enabling us to get outside and start our garden and yard work. We can’t be sure what the future will bring, but enjoy the weather, get your work done and maybe you will have time for those projects you have been putting off for a long time.

The weather may be unpredictable, but the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is reliable and has a wonderful spring concert series planned. The series includes five performances running until June 11. The first performance will be April 16, with Annie and the Hedonists, a wonderful band that plays an eclectic assortment of music to include vintage jazz and swing, acoustic blues and folk roots Americana. For tickets and more information, call 845/252-7576.

New SUNY Sullivan classes for enrichment are being offered at The Narrowsburg Union and are being well received by attendees. The first painting class was another “hit” as described by one student, but if you aren’t ready to commit to a series of classes, perhaps the one-day “Get into Drawing!” class is for you. It will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuition costs $65, $60 for seniors. Bring your paper and pencils and learn from SUNY Sullivan professor Chris Parrow. This class is meant for beginners as well as those who currently draw. For more information, call 845/434-5750 or register online at sunysullivan.edu.

Enjoy spring!