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Thu., Apr. 26

Performance

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP — Dingman-Delaware Children’s Choir presented by the Pike County Public Library. 6 p.m. Dingman-Delaware Primary School, Rt. 739. Info: 570/296-3138.

Play – Thru May 12

LAKEVILLE — “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” a country comedy presented by the Lakeside Players. $10. Apr. 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12. 7:30 p.m. Community Hall, Lakeville United Methodist Church, Rt. 590. Info: 570/226-6207.

Spaghetti Supper

ABRAHAMSVILLE — Annual United Methodist Church Spaghetti Dinner. Adults $6.50. Children under 12 $3.50. 5 p.m. United Methodist Church.

Concert

HAWLEY — Tony Melendez and the musical talents of the Tow Jam Band. $12 advance. $15 at the door. Students & groups $10. Under 12 free with adult admission. Tickets at Two Guys from Italy and The Salt Shaker. 7:30 p.m. Wallenpaupack High School, Rt. 6.

Outreach Program

NARROWSBURG — “Sid the Serpent” presented by the Delaware Valley Opera. Free. 10:30 a.m. Tusten Theater, 208 Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3136.

Film – Thru Apr. 29

CALLICOON — “Pollack” (R) starring Ed Harris. The life of artist Jackson Pollack. Adults $6. Children $4. Apr 26, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 27, 9:45 p.m. Apr. 28 2 & 9:45 p.m. Apr. 29 2 p.m. Info: 845/887-4460.

Play – Thru May 13

BRANCHVILLE — “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” presented by the Tri-State Actors Theater. Preview performances Apr. 26, 8 p.m. Opening Fri. Apr. 27, May 4 and 11, 8 p.m. Sat. Apr. 28, May 5 and 12, 8 p.m. Sun. Apr. 29, May 6 and 13, 3 p.m. Previews $10. Fri. & Sat. $20, seniors and students $15. Sun. matinees $15, seniors and students $13. Garris Center Theater, Broad St. Info: 888/840-7889 or online at www.tristateactorstheater.org.

Stories

JEFFERSONVILLE — After School Stories with Helen Kaweski and Spencer the mouse.  Part of National Turn Off the Television Week. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street. Info: 845/482-4350.

Fri., Apr. 27

Storyteller

NARROWSBURG — Local storyteller Helen Kajewski shares her stories of Spencer the Mouse. Best for ages K-3. 3:15 p.m. Tusten-Cochecton Library, 198 Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3360.

Luncheon

HONESDALE — Wayne Memorial Hospital Women Only Luncheon Symposium. Featuring keynote speaker Brenda Gay Shumaker and nine workshops. $25 includes lunch, door prizes and workshops. Wayne Memorial Hospital. Info: 570/251-6532 or 570/253-8422.

Concert

LIBERTY — Anchor House Choir of Brooklyn. Featuring a covered dish supper. 6 p.m. Liberty United Methodist Church. Info: Pastor Fran Waite 845/292-6243.

Clean Up

BEACH LAKE — Volunteer to help clean up the D&H Canal at the 4th Annual clean up. Info: 570/729-8251.

Lecture

MILFORD — Celebrating Arbor Day and Gifford Pinchot’s contribution to American Conservation by Gary Hines. Part of the Pear Blossom Festival. 7:30 p.m. The Columns Museum, 608 Broad St. Info: 845/296-8126.

Dinner/Dance

MATAMORAS — Rich Wilson and the Legend Band. $35 7-day advance, $40 after, includes entertainment and dinner. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner 7 to 9 p.m. Dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Riverview Inn. Info: 800/988-7941 or online at www.riverviewinninc.com.

Orchid Show – Thru Apr. 29

JOHNSON CITY — Southern Tier Orchid Society’s 2001 Spring Orchid Show. Oakdale Mall. Info: Dave or Carol Clemens 570/879-4244 or e-mail cclemens@epix.net.

Sat., Apr. 28

Performance

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Kotchegna West African Dance Company. $15. $10 students & seniors. 8 p.m. Sullivan County Community College. Info: 845/434-5750, ext. 4303.

Class

MIDDLETOWN — American Heart Association CPR for residents of Orange, Rockland and Sullivan Counties. Info: 845/342-1115.

Nature Walk

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Sullivan County Audubon Society nature walk along the Bashakill led by Valerie Freer. 8 a.m. The bridge on Haven Rd. off Rt. 209. Info: Valerie Freer 845/647-5496.

Supper

NORTH BRANCH — North Branch Volunteer Fire Department 59th Annual Roast Beef Supper. Featuring raffles and door prizes. Adults and take-outs $8.50. Children 12 and under $4.50. Children under 5 free. 4 to 9 p.m. North Branch Fire House. Info: Jack Brockner 845/482-3362.

Health Fair

HAWLEY — Integrative Health Fair. Learn how to combine traditional health care with holistic therapies. Featuring displays, demonstrations, lectures diagnostic testing, holistic therapies and a bake sale by Brownie Troop #256. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hawley Fire Company, 10 Columbus Ave. Info: 570/253-8060.

Dinner/Dance

LACKAWAXEN — Lackawaxen Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Spring Dinner Dance. Featuring Rich Wilson. Cash bar available. $12.50 per person. 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Info: 570/685-4855 or 570/685-2891.

Recital

NARROWSBURG — Baritone Simon Chausse and pianist Carmela Sinco perform French and American songs. $12. Reservations required. 8 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Center 2nd floor, 37 Main St. Info: 845/252-3136.

Pancake Supper

LAKE HUNTINGTON — Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church pancake supper. Adults $6. Children $3. Under 5 free. 5 to 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church.

Penny Social

ELDRED — Eldred PTSO Scholarship Fund Annual Penny Social. Admission $2. Refreshments available. Doors open at noon. Calling at 1:30 p.m. Eldred High School Gym. Info: 845/557-8441.

A Taste of Sullivan County

MONTICELLO — “Men Who Cook: A Taste of Sullivan County” fundraiser by the Community General Hospital Auxiliary. Sample the food of Sullivan County cooked by local men. $15. 6 p.m. Fibber’s Restaurant, Concord Golf Course. Info: Elaine Lipkowitz 845/292-7628 or the CGH Volunteer Office 845/794-3300, ext. 2185.

Nature Walk

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP — Spring’s emergence interpretive hike led by naturalist John Serro. 1:30 p.m. Delaware Township Municipal Building, Wilson Hill Rd. Info: 570/226-8220.

Appreciation Tea

JEFFERSONVILLE — Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Open to the public. 2 to 4 p.m. Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street. Info: 845/482-4350.

Flea Market

EQUINUNK — Flea Market, rummage sale & bake sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Union United Methodist Church. Info: Patricia Hanley 570/224-4784.

Shad Classic – Thru May 27

LACKAWAXEN — 9th Annual Upper Delaware Shad Classic. $20 entry fee includes participation in all contest days. Info: 570/685-2010.

Play

CALLICOON — “Love Letters” featuring Liz Huntington and directed by Oliver King. $10. Reservations recommended. 7 p.m. Braman Arts Conservancy, 70 Main St. Info: 845/887-1901.

Class

CALLICOON — Introduction to oil painting by Ramona Jan. Bring yourself and your smock, leave with a still life of your own creation. $25 plus $3 for supplies. Braman Arts Conservancy, 70 Main St. Info: 845/887-1901.

Square Dance

CALLICOON CENTER — An old-fashioned Square Dance with music by Al Lind and Friends. Donna DuBois will be the caller. 7 to 10 p.m. John 17:23 Christian Community Center. Info: 845/482-5864.

Star Gazing

LIBERTY — Free public observation session sponsored by the Catskills Astronomy Club. Weather permitting. 7:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Walnut Mountain Park. Info: e-mail catskills_astronomy_club@yahoo.com or online at www.geocities.com/catskills_astronomy_club.

Sun., Apr. 29

Concert

BRANCHVILLE — “An Evening of Irish Music” hosted by the Tri State Actors Theater and performed by Valerie Cardill. Advanced reservations recommended. $25. 7:30 p.m. Garris Center Theater, Broad Street. Info: 888/840-7889 or online at www.tristateactorstheater.org.

Presentation

COLD SPRING — A Celebration of Birds featuring an early bird walk, breakfast, workshops, children’s activities and more. Free admission. 7 a.m. Taconic Outdoor Education Center. Info: 845/265-3773.

Breakfast

BLOOMING GROVE — Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 Auxiliary breakfast. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fire house. Info: 570/775-7355.

Concert

NARROWSBURG — “Mozart’s Requiem” presented by the Sullivan County Community Chorus with string ensemble. Adults $10. Children $8. 8 p.m. Tusten Theater, 208 Bridge Street. Info: 845/794-7869 or 845/252-7576.

Train Show

HAWLEY — Hawley Fire Department Toy Train Show and Sale. $3 per person, under 12 free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hawley Fire House. Info: 570/226-3206.

Class

PINE HILL — Learn to fly fish taught by Trout Unlimited. Must have current NY State fishing license. 11 a.m. Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area, off Rt. 28. Info: Chris Olney 845/586-2611.

Celebration

COLD SPRING — A celebration of birds presented by the Sullivan County Audubon Society. Bird banding, bird walks, nest box construction, children’s activities and more. Free admission, food available. Early bird walk at 7 a.m. Taconic Outdoor Education Center. Info: 845/265-3773.

Performance

NARROWSBURG — Mozart’s “Requiem” by the Sullivan County Chorus. $10. Seniors $8. Children free. 3 p.m. Tusten Theatre.

Mon., Apr. 30

Class

MONTICELLO — Land use regulation training for local officials. Focusing on communications towers and property maintenance. Pre registration required. 7 p.m. Sullivan County Community College Extension Building, 196 Broadway. Info: 845/794-3000m ext. 5028.

Tue., May 1

Speaker

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Dr. Jeffery Ross of the Anti-Defamation League on “Denying History,” a new book about Holocaust deniers. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m. Room F119, Sullivan County Community College. Info: 845/434-5750, ext. 4351.

Support Group

PORT JERVIS — Diabetes Support group featuring a demonstration of a needle-free method of obtaining blood samples for glucose monitoring. 7:30 p.m. McAuley Center, 140 Hammond Street. Info: Linda Harding 570/296-7471.

Registration Deadline

ELDRED — For Sunshine Hall Free Library bus trip to the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City to take place on May 30. $40 adults. $34 children 2-12. Includes cost of bus and admission. Reservations required. Leave 7:45 a.m. Highland Senior Center. Info: Peggy Connolly 845/557-6948.

Class – Thru May 2

NARROWSBURG — 55 Alive Mature Driving Course. Open to anyone over 55. Both nights must be attended. $10. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tusten Town Hall. Info: Inez or Ralph Huebner 845/252-7554.

Wed., May 2

Class

HONESDALE — 13th Annual Grower John Community CPR Training. Pre-registration recommended. $15. 6 to 9 p.m. Honesdale High School. Info: Kathy Doyle 570/253-8148.

Presentation

NARROWSBURG — Dick Riseling on “Sustainability and the Planet.” 7 p.m. Tusten Cochecton Library, 198 Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3360.

Presentation

SHOHOLA — “Graveyard Art” delivered by Peter Osborne of the Minisink Historical Society. 7 p.m. Shohola Town Hall, Twin Lakes Road. Info: Christine Gries 570/296-3034.

Class

LIBERTY — Child Care business basics. Learn how to provide legal, quality child care. Presented by the Sullivan County Child Care Council. 6 to 8 p.m. 7 Community Lane. Info: 845/292-7166.

Thu., May 3

Public Hearing

MONTICELLO — Budget hearing for Monticello Central School District. 7 p.m. Monticello Middle School Auditorium.

Fri., May 4

Art Exhibit

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Office for the Aging Senior Citizen Art Exhibit. Reception 5 to 9 p.m. Robert E. Pointer Art Gallery, Sullivan County Government Center. Info: Sandee Pointer 845/887-4781.

Sat., May 5

Sale

EQUINUNK — Union United Methodist Church Bag Sale. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. American Legion Hall, Rt. 191. Info: Patricia Hanley 570/224-4784.

Sale

HONESDALE — 12th Annual Giant Indoor Garage Sale. Prices and pieces to fit every budget and taste. Bake sale, hot dogs and soda available. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, Church Street. Info: Roberta Bayly 570/488-5598 or Diann Welsh 570/253-5868.

Clothing Distribution

BEACH LAKE — 1st Annual Free Children’s Spring Clothing Distribution. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church on the Way, Beach Lake United Methodist Church, Main Street. Info: Pat Del Mauro 570/729-7544.

Festival

WALLENPAUPACK — Earth Day Festival featuring Arm of the Sea Theater performing ensemble. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wallenpaupack Area High School. Info: 570/253-7076.

Seminar

ROCK HILL — Lucy Jones, NYS Department of Corrections counselor, on “Sexual Harassment/Domestic Violence Abuse.” Lunch provided. Registration 10 a.m. Seminar 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rock Hill United Methodist Church. Info: Charlie Davis 845/796-3833.

Presentation

CUDDEBACKVILLE — Nancy Cohen on her historical fiction book “Exploring Orange.” $2. 2 p.m. D&H Canal Park, off Rt. 209. Info: 845/754-8870, e-mail nvam@magiccarpet.com or online at www.neversinkmuseum.org.

Performance

HURLEYVILLE — Indian vocalist Mandira Lahiri. $5. 7 p.m. Sullivan County Museum. Info: 845/436-4227.

Nature Walk

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Sullivan County Audubon Society walk to Hornbeck’s Basin led by Arlene Borko. 8 a.m. Parking lot off Rt. 209. Info: Arlene Borko 845/888-2371.

Dinner

MONTICELLO — United Methodist Church Meat Loaf Dinner and Famous Homemade Desserts. $7. Reservations required. Take outs available. 5 to 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 445 Broadway. Info: Kirkland Harris 845/794-7050.

Symposium

BEACH LAKE — “From the Ice Age to the Information Age: An Upper Delaware Symposium” sponsored by the Upper Delaware Heritage Alliance. $24 includes buffet lunch, proceedings, refreshments and exhibits. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central House Family Resort. Info: Mary Curtis 570/729-7842 or Laurie Ramie 845/252-3022.

Ham Dinner

GLEN SPEY — Pond Eddy United Methodist Church Ham Dinner. Adults $8. Children 2-10 $4. Takeouts available. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Lumberland Town Hall.

Class

HARRIS — New York State Safety Program defensive driving course. $25. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2nd Floor, Gorowitz Ambulatory Services Building, Seelig Division, Community General Hospital. Info: Christina Gabel 845/794-3300, ext. 2184.

Workshop

HONESDALE — Bookmaking for Fun led by Susan Laferriere. Spend a day exploring the world of journaling. $75 includes bookmaking materials. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Room, Wayne County Visitors Center. Info: 570/253-8060 or online at www.minervaeducationalcenter.com.

Comedy Night

MILFORD — Three Comedians Night. $8.50. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Apple Valley Restaurant. Info: 570/296-6831.

Sun., May 6

Cotillion

HONESDALE — Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Garden Party Cotillion with music by Memory Makers Musical Review. Semi-formal, Sunday best, party dress. $8 single. $15 couple. Reservations required. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Earl J. Simons Senior Center, 323 10th Street. Info: 570/253-4262.

Open House

PORT JERVIS — Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark open house. Free. Rain or shine. 1 to 3 p.m. Humane Society, 202 Rt. 209. Info: 845/856-3677 or e-mail pjhumane@pjumane.org.

Performance

HURLEYVILLE — Ill Winds Chamber Ensemble, a musical ensemble of strings, wood winds and keyboard. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. Info: 845/436-4277.

Gathering

GRAHAMSVILLE — 6th Annual Old Time Fiddlers Gathering featuring fiddlers from the tri-state region. Adults $5. Students $0.50. 2 p.m. Tri-Valley Elementary School, Rt. 55. Info: 845/985-2923.

Art Exhibit – Thru May 27

HURLEYVILLE — “Kinship” an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Richard Lichtenstein. Opening reception May 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street. Info: 845/436-4227.

Dinner

PARKSVILLE — Chicken over biscuit dinner. Adults $7. Children $3.50. Take outs available. 4 to 7 p.m. Parksville United Methodist Church.

Dinner

PINE MILL — Pine Mill United Methodist Church Ham and Turkey Supper. Adults $7. Children $3. 4 to 7 p.m. Pine Mill Community Hall.

Performance

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Mozart’s “Requiem” by the Sullivan County Chorus. $10. Seniors $8. Children free. 3 p.m. Seelig Theatre, Sullivan County Community College.

Car Show

HAWLEY — Woodloch’s Annual Car Show. Open to the public. No registration fee. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Inn at Woodloch Pines. Info: 570/685-8075, ext. 2999.

Ongoing

Festival – Thru Apr. 27

HUNTS LANDING — Country and Western Festival. Best Western at Hunt’s Landing. Info: 800/308-2378.

Pear Blossom Festival – Thru Apr. 29

MILFORD —Coordinated by the Milford Business Council. Featuring many events throughout town. Info: 570/296-8700.

Art Exhibit – Thru Apr. 29

HURLEYVILLE — “Side by Side” the works of Kathy Lounsbury and Elsie Hornbeck. Gallery Hours: Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sun. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sullivan County Museum, 365 Main Street. Info: 845/436-4227.

Art Exhibit – Thru Apr. 30

MILFORD — ARTery member’s show featuring artists Madeline Tully and Barbara Arrindell. Gallery hours Thurs. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mon. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old Lumberyard Shops. Info: 570/409-1234 or online at www.arteryonline.com.

Art Exhibit – Thru Apr. 30

NARROWSBURG — Abstract nature photography by Hank Schneider. Dave’s Big Eddy, Main St. Info: 845/252-3474.

Art Show – Thru May 6

HURLEYVILLE — Catskill Art Society 28th Annual Sullivan County High School Art Show. Featuring the years’ best artwork from all 10 Sullivan County high schools. Sullivan County Museum. Info: Carol Smith 845/436-4227 or Linda Berkowicz 845/292-5400, ext. 4357.

Art Exhibit – Thru May 11

NARROWSBURG — Landscapes by Peter Homitzky. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. Arts Center Gallery, 37 Main Street.

Art Exhibit – Thru May 21

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Something of the Moment,” works by Cheryl O’Halloran McLeod. Sullivan County Community College, Building E. Info: 845/434-5750, ext. 4351.

Exhibit - Thru Jan 1, 2002

LIVINGSTON MANOR —Fly Tackle, Equipment and Accessories 2001. Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. Info: 845/439-4810 or e-mail flyfish@catskill.net.

MONTHLY MEETINGS:

1st Week of the month

Town of Thompson Meeting - Tuesdays

MONTICELLO — 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Info: 845/794-2500.

Jeffersonville Writers Group - Wednesdays

JEFFERSONVILLE — First Wednesday, Community Room at Jeff Library, 7 to 9 p.m.  845/482-4350.

Book Discussion - Thursdays

ELDRED — First Thursday, Sunshine Hall Library 7 p.m. info: 845/557-6258.

Town of Rockland Meeting - Thursdays

LIVINGSTON MANOR - First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Info: 845/439-5450.

Town of Forestburgh Meeting - Thursdays

FORESTBURGH — First Thursday, 6 p.m. Info: 845/794-0611.

Tusten Seniors - Fridays

NARROWSBURG — Tusten Community Center 1:30 p.m.

Upper Delaware Council - Thursdays

NARROWSBURG — 7:30 p.m. Tusten Town Hall, Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3022.

Diabetes Support Group

PORT JERVIS — Hosted by Mercy Community Hospital. 2 p.m. Education Room, McAuley Center, 140 Hammond St. Info: Linda Harding RNC, 570/296-7471.