If you have an event you would like listed in Where & When, submit it to The River Reporter two weeks prior to the event. Include the title of the event, location, time, date, and a contact number for more information. Submissions received later than the Friday before the paper is published may not make it into the listing. Any questions? Call The River Reporter at 845/252-7414.

Festivals and Celebrations

84th Greene Dreher Sterling Fair – Thru Sept. 3

NEWFOUNDLAND — Over 5,000 agricultural exhibits, amusements, lots of rides, demolition derbies, crafts and more. $7 pay one price. Fairgrounds, Rt. 191. Info: Online at www.gdsfair.com.

Pike County Agricultural Fair – Aug. 29-Sept. 1

BUSHKILL — Entertainment, crafts and fireworks. Info:  570/296-8790.

Labor Day Parade – Sept. 3

DEBRUCE — 9th Annual Parade. Featuring floats, motorcycles, antique cars, costumes, speeches at the flag pole and the crowning of the King and Queen plus a flamenco dance, fencing demonstrations, history displays and more. Coffee at 10 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Golf Road. Info: Steve Dill 845/439-3541 or Lynne Carlin 845/439-3384.

24th Annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) – Sept. 7-9

WATER GAP — Dedicated to the legendary pianist John Coates, Jr. in honor of his influence on the Pocono music scene. Featuring jazz concerts and more. Info: 570/424-2210 or online at www.cotajazz.org.

Theatre

On Golden Pond – Thru “Sept. 2

FORESTBURGH — Presented by the Forestburgh Playhouse. Tue.-Thu. $24.95. Fri.-Sat. $26.95. Wed. & Sun. matinees $21.95. Tue.-Sat. 8 p.m. Wed. matinee 2 p.m. Sun. matinee 3 p.m. Forestburgh Playhouse, County Rt. 43 and State Rt. 42. Info: 845/794-1194.

Book of Days – Thru Sept. 2

ELLENVILLE — Pulitzer Prize-winner Lanford Wilson’s newest play, a gasp-worthy mystery. Directed by Bill Lelbach. Fri. $16. Sat. $18. Sun. $13. Fri., Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal Street. Info: 845/647-5511.

Stop Kiss – Sept. 7-23

ELLENVILLE — A haunting and humane play that is both funny and thought-provoking. Directed by Beverly Brumm. Fri. $16. Sat. $18. Sun. $13. Fri., Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal Street. Info: 845/647-5511.

Concerts

Chris Lowe – Aug. 31 & “Sept. 1

SHOHOLA — Part of the folk blues music series. 9 p.m. Rohman’s Pub. Info: 570/559-7479.

Janet Burgan – Aug. 31

LIBERTY — Performing her interactive original folk songs. Sullivan County Area Farmers Market. Info: 845/292-6180.

Natural High – Sept. 2

MONTICELLO — Part of the Concerts in the Park Series. Free and open to the public. 7 to 8 p.m. Sullivan County Courthouse lawn. Info: 845/791-4878.

Jeanne MacDonald – Sept. 2

WHITE LAKE — The singer’s tenth consecutive appearance here. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Bradstan Country Hotel, 1561 Rt. 17B. Info: 845/583-4114.

Acoustic Seasonings – Sept. 2

BARRYVILLE — Music on the deck. 4 p.m. The Bridge. 845/557-6088.

Janet Burgan – Sept. 2

CALLICOON — Performing her interactive original folk songs. Sullivan County Area Farmers Market. Info: 845/292-6180.

Jack Hardy – Sept. 8

SHOHOLA — Part of the folk blues music series. 9 p.m. Rohman’s Pub. Info: 570/559-7479.

Outdoor Activities

Fall Garden Harvest Market – Sept. 1-Oct. 7

BETHEL — Featuring agricultural and food vendors, hay rides, entertainment, crafts and more. Come see the scarecrows created by area businesses. Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Woodstock site, Hurd Rd. Info: 845/292-2448.

Bike Ride – Sept. 1

MONGAUP VALLEY — Bicycle Club of Sullivan County ride led by Randy Katz. All are welcome. Helmets required. Call for more details. Swinging Bridge. Info: 845/856-6899 or Randy Katz 845/794-5804, e-mail whwood@aol.com or online at www.scva.net.

3rd Annual ATV Benefit Poker Run – Sept. 8

MONTICELLO — Two runs to choose from: short 40 mile-or regular 65-mile. $50 per rider includes continental breakfast and dinner. Featuring a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Pre-registration required. Monticello Raceway. Info: 845/794-2422.

Bike Ride – Sept. 8

WHITE LAKE — Bicycle Club of Sullivan County ride led by Kathy and Rich Widman. All are welcome. Helmets required. Call for more details. Sullivan County Airport. Info: 845/856-6899 or Kathy & Rich 845/794-5650, e-mail whwood@aol.com or online at www.scva.net.

Grape Walk – Sept. 8

MAMAKATING — Watch the sun highlight the fruiting grapes on a hike led by naturalist Gary Keeton. 6 a.m. Haven Road Parking Area, off Rt. 209. Info: 845/888-4361.

Lectures and Workshops

Tennis

REGION — Introduction and training class for those interested in varsity/after school club tennis. Taught by Phil Jacobi. Call for appointment. Info: 845/887-4330.

Creative Writing Workshop – Thru Aug. 30

MONGAUP VALLEY — Thursday classes led by Mary Greene. Engage in guided in-class and out-of-class writing exercises, share your work with other classmates and receive feedback. Learn to use writing as tool for self-discovery and creative expression. Drop-ins welcome. $10 per class or $64 in advance for all. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Body, Mind & Spirit Wellness Center, 12 Plank Road. Info: 845/583-6151.

Boot Camp for Non-Fiction – Thru Sept. 1

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Learn all you need to put yourself on the right track. Day rates and lodging available. Presented by the Catskill Colony. Info: 845/434-8047, e-mail Tkennedyea@aol.com or online at writerscolony.fresservers.com.

Book of Days – Aug. 31

GRAHAMSVILLE — Join the Daniel Pierce Library to discuss the Lanford Wilson play and then see it performed at the Shadowland Theater. Reservation required. $12. Carpool to performance. 6:15 p.m. Daniel Pierce Libray, 328 Main Street. Info: Joann Gallagher 845/985-7233.

Alchemy Club Reading – “Sept. 5

MONTICELLO — Readings of work, time for questions and discussion about writing and poetry. Ethelbert Crawford Library. Free.

Free Adult CPR Training – Sept. 6-28

MONGAUP VALLEY — Free for Sullivan County residents 14 and older. Four-hour course held in single sessions. Pre-registration required. Sept. 6, 10, 15, 20, 24 and 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 & 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. Info: 800/514-5103.

Community Events

Trip to Resorts Casino – “Aug. 30

MONTICELLO — Hosted by Jesse Brams Post 206 of the Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. $29. Leave 8 a.m. Ames parking lot, return 10 p.m. Info: Zelda 845/794-7282 or Leah 845/794-8072.

Blood Drive – Aug. 31

HONESDALE — Newfoundland Area Ambulance annual Red Cross blood drive. 1 to 6 p.m. Greene-Dreher Firehouse. Info: 570/253-2310 or 570/296-5229.

BINGO – Aug. 31

PINE MILL — Doors open 6 p.m. Calling at 7 p.m. Pine Mill Community Hall.

Yard & Bake Sale – “Aug. 31-Sept. 1

PARKSVILLE — Lots of goodies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parksville United Methodist Church. Info: M. Stewart 845/985-0045.

Victorian Masquerade Ball – Sept. 1

EQUINUNK — Re-create an evening from history. Costumes are not required but those who enjoy dressing up are encouraged to do so. Featuring a dessert box auction. Music by Don Freres. Presented by the Equinunk Historical Society. $10 per person, $15 per couple. Sault Falls Inn.

Chicken Barbecue – Sept. 1

FREMONT CENTER — Featuring home made salads and more. Adults & take-outs $7. Children 5-12 years old $3.50. Under 5 free. To benefit the church repair fund. 4 to 7 p.m. Community Church Hall.

Bazaar & Bake Sale – Sept. 1

TAFTON — Presented by the Ladies Auxiliary. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tafton Fire Hall.

2nd Annual Borscht Contest – Sept. 1-2

ELLENVILLE — All are welcome and encouraged to join as a spectator or participant. Learn more about the famous beet soup. Sullivan County Area Farmers Market. Info: 845/292-6180.

Chicken Barbecue – Sept. 2

LACKAWAXEN — St. Ann’s Parish Annual Barbecue at the Fireman’s Field Day. Adults $8. Children under 12 $4. Lackawaxen Firemen’s Field. Info: Jack of Phil Donovan 570/685-7040.

Annual Penny Social – Sept. 2

NARROWSBURG — Refreshments available. Doors open 7 p.m. Calling at 8 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church hall.

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – Sept. 2

TAFTON — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tafton Fire Hall.

Memorial Service – Sept. 5

HONESDALE — Chapel memorial service for those patients who have died at Wayne Memorial Hospital. 4 p.m. WMH Chapel, 601 Park Street. Info: 570/253-8100.

Giant Flea Market – Sept. 8

GLEN SPEY — Featuring refreshments, cake sale and raffles. Sponsored by the Lumberland Senior Club. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Center Pavillion, County Rt. 32. Proctor Rd.

Unity Day Road Trip – Sept. 8

MILFORD — Tri-State Unity Coalition trip to Unity Day at F&M College Sports Center in Lancaster. Scheduled as a response to a KKK march planned on the same day. Featuring guest speakers, gospel choirs and more. More details to be announced. Info: e-mail tristateunity@yahoo.com or online at www.geocities.com/tristateunity.

Museums and Galleries

Ceramics Exhibition – “Sept. 2-30

HURLEYVILLE — Work by Jeffersonville artists J. Ayla Maloney and Alice Federico. Opening reception Sept. 2, 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Catskill Arts Society, Beck Gallery, 265 Main Street. Info: 845/436-4227.

Art Exhibition – Thru Sept. 2

LAKE HUNTINGTON — Featuring 34 of the tri-state area’s best and most prolific artists working in media including sculpture, paintings, photographs, ceramics and others. Gallery hours: Sat. & Sun 1 to 5 p.m. The Nutshell Arts Center, 6692 State Rt. 52. Info: 845/932-8708 or 718/740-5490.

Art Exhibition – Thru Sept. 10

LIBERTY — Annual Members’ Show.  Gallery hours: 12-4 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Liberty Museum and Arts Center. Info: Lee Parks 845/292-0241.

Photography Exhibit – “Thru Sept. 12

PARKSVILLE — Delaware-Hudson Photographer’s Society member show “Human Presence.” Dead End Caf้. Info: Debbie 845/295-0313.

Art Exhibition – Thru Sept. 29

ARKVILLE — Featuring the work of installation artist Barbara Roux and photographer Z.B. Alpert. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Catskill Center’s Erpf Gallery, Rt. 28. Info: 845/586-2611.

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.

Meetings

Red Cross Annual Meeting – Sept. 4

HAWLEY — For the Wayne-Pike Chapter of the American Red Cross, celebrating 84 years of service. Open to all Red Cross members in the community. 4:30 p.m. Wallenpaupack Area School District Board Room. Info: 570/253-2310 or 570/296-5229.

Wayne County Transportation Advisory Council – Sept. 5

HONESDALE — The public is encouraged to attend. 2 p.m. Simons Senior Action Center of Wayne County, 323 10th Street.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

LIBERTY — Monday, 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Main St.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Wednesday, open discussion. 8 p.m. St. George’s Church.

ELDRED — Thursday, 8 p.m. Bethany Christian Fellowship, Route 55.

JEFFERSONVILLE — First Friday of month, 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church.

LIBERTY —First Friday of month, 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, S. Main St.

LACKAWAXEN — Friday, 8 p.m. Across Roebling Bridge, Lutheran Church.

MONTICELLO — First Saturday of month, women’s 12-step group, Recovery Center Clubhouse. Info: 845/794-8080.

MILANVILLE — Saturday, 8 p.m. Methodist Church, River Rd.

MONTICELLO — Saturday, 1 p.m. Men’s open meeting. Always Action Clubhouse, 17 Hamilton Ave.

Caregivers & Alzheimer’s “Support

HONESDALE — Wednesday, Senior Center, 2nd Fl. Conference Room, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Info: 570/253-4262.

Divorce Care Support

HANKINS — Monday, Assembly of God Church. 7 p.m. Info: 845/887-4597.

Double Trouble in Recovery

MONTICELLO — Tuesday, 12-step program for those dually diagnosed with addiction and mental disorders. 11 a.m. Sullivan County Community Services Complex. Info: 845/791-4550.

Domestic Violence Support Group – Sept.7-Oct. 26

MILFORD — Wednesday. Sponsored by Survivors Resources. Call for details. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 570/296-2827.

Hope Ministries

KENOZA LAKE — Wednesday, Christian counseling group, 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Info: 845/482-5300.

Sexual Assault Support Group

MONTICELLO — SOSA (Survivors of Sexual Assault). 6 to 7:30 p.m. RISE Office. Info: 845/791-9595.

Narcotics Anonymous

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Meets various times and places throughout county. Info: 845/794-5577.

Overeaters Anonymous

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Meets various times and places throughout county. Info: 845/246-7130 or 845/338-5251.

Overeaters Support Group

HARRIS — Wednesdays. Open without charge to individuals who overeat, their families and friends. 1 p.m. Peter Rhulen Addiction Control Center, Seelig Division, Community General Hospital. Info: 845/794-3300, ext. 2094.

Parents for Parents Support Group

LIBERTY/MONTICELLO — A group for families of depressed, angry or emotional children who are in trouble with the law, at school or at home, or who have ADD/ADHD. Info: Deb O’Malley at 845/292-6307.

Compassionate Friends

HONESDALE — Wednesdays. For bereaved parents. 7 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital boardroom.

Diabetes Support Group

JEFFERSONVILLE — Last Tuesday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Info: 845/482-3607.

Ongoing

Weekly Religion

Worship Services

MONTICELLO — Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Irwin Tanenbaum, D.D.. 7:30 p.m. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 South and East Dillon Rd. Info: 845/794-8731.

MINISINK FORD — Upper Delaware Unitarian Fellowship Annual Labor Day picnic - Minisink Battleground, Sun., Sept. 2, 12 noon. Info: 845/252-6626.

BEACH LAKE — Pastor Chris Schumske. 10:30 a.m. The Church on the Way, the Free Methodist Church of Beach Lake, Main Street. Info: 570/729-7544.

CALLICOON — All welcome to services. 10:30 a.m. St. James Episcopal Church, Rt. 17B. Info: 845/887-4742.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES — Rev. Steve Knutsen. Narrowsburg 8:30 a.m.; Callicoon 10 a.m.; Hankins 11:15 a.m. Food Pantry Available. Info: 845/887-5112.

MONTICELLO — Torah Study, Saturdays. Led by Ken Gobel. 10:30 a.m. Temple Sholom.

ELDRED — 11 a.m. Eldred United Methodist Church.

HANKINS — Hankins Assembly of God, CR 132. Praise, worship and prayer, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Nursery available. All are welcome. Info: Pastor Bob Paquet, 845/887-4597.

HANKINS — Hankins Assembly of God, CR 132. Adult Sunday School & Kid’s Church, 9:45 a.m. Praise, worship and gospel message 11 a.m., Children’s Sunday School during 11 a.m. service. Info: Pastor Bob Paquet, 845/887-4597.

NARROWSBURG — Rev. Phyllis S. Haynes. Food pantry available. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Childcare available at 9 a.m. service. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31 Erie Avenue. Info: 845/252-3919.

Sunday School – Sundays

ELDRED - 11:20 a.m. Eldred United Methodist Church.

Weekly Entertainment

Scrabble Club – Mondays

LIBERTY — Word building for fun and/or competition. 2 p.m. Oracle Bookstore & Renaissance Caf้, 59 North Main St. Info: 845/292-2934.

Bingo – Wednesdays

LACKAWAXEN — Lackawaxen Fire Co. Doors open 5:30, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 1/2 mile from Roebling Bridge. Info: 570/685-2800.

Jazz Jam – Wednesdays

MONTICELLO — Featuring the Joe Mantia Trio. 8 to 11 p.m. Tolliver & Poe, 358 East Broadway. Info: 845/791-1822.

Bingo – Thursdays

BLOOMING GROVE — Blooming Grove Fire Department #1, Lords Valley. Doors open at 6 p.m. Info: Jon Castimore 570/226-8909.

Blues Jam – Thursdays

MILFORD — Musicians welcome! The Water Wheel Cafe at Upper Mill, 150 Water Street. 8 p.m. Info: 570/296-2383

Chess Club – Thursdays

LIBERTY — Sponsored by the Town of Liberty Parks and Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Info: 845/292-7690.

Bingo – Fridays

GREELEY — Greeley Firehouse, doors open 5 p.m. Bingo starts 7 p.m.

EQUINUNK — Second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 6 p.m. calling starts at 7 p.m. Pine Mill, Pine Mill Road.

Bingo – Sundays

WHITE MILLS — Community Hall, Early Bird at 1 p.m., doors open at 12 p.m. Progressive jackpot, refreshments. Info: Tom Utegg at 570/253-1732.

Jazz Jam – Sundays

MILFORD — 7 p.m. with house trio. Water Wheel Cafe at Upper Mill. Info: 570/296-2383.

Music – Sundays

BARRYVILLE — Music by Acoustic Seasonings. The Bridge Restaurant. Info: 845/557-6088.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

1st Week of the month

Town of Thompson Meeting

MONTICELLO — First and third Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Info: 845/794-2500.

Jeffersonville Writers Group

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

Book Discussion

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

Town of Rockland Meeting

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

Town of Forestburgh Meeting

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

Tusten Seniors

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

Upper Delaware Council

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