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Fri., Nov. 23

Holiday Craft Fair – Thru Nov. 24

CALLICOON — Featuring quality handmade crafts. Refreshments and lunch available. Limited space available. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delaware Youth Center. Info: Kristine 845/252-6859.

Play

SCRANTON — “A Christmas Carol” presented by Troupe America Inc. $17.50, $22.50, $27.50. Family discounts available. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center. Info: 570/344-1111.

Santa Parade & Lite-up Night

HONESDALE — Part of the “Home for the Holidays” celebration. 6 p.m. Starting at the DSFI Parking Lot, Fourth St. Info: Pat Molessa, 570/253-1006 or 253-1473, or Donna McCormick, 570/253-9939.

Parade

JEFFERSONVILLE — The James Dworetsky Holiday Parade. Dedicated to the memory of the victims of the September 11 attacks. Featuring guest speaker Dan Briggs, Sullivan County Manager, refreshments and music by DJ Jim. Line up 6 p.m. Jeffersonville School. Info: Paul or Susan Hemmer 845/482-3785.

Band

BEACH LAKE — Steppin Eddy. Kuester’s On the Lake. Info: 570/729-7514.

Special Tours

PORTJERVIS — Special weekend glass factory tours. Learn about the glass manufacturing process. Adults $4. Seniors and children $3.50. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gillinder Brothers Glass Factory. Info: 845/856-5375 or online at www.gillinderglass.com.

Sat., Nov. 24

Art Show & Sale – Thru Dec. 21

NARROWSBURG — 15th Annual Valley Artists Holiday Show and Sale. Featuring unique gifts in all media as well as selected antiques and publications by local writers. Open house Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delaware Arts Center Gallery, 37 Main St. Info: 845/252-7576.

Ham & Turkey Party

WELCOME LAKE — Presented by the Welcome Lake Fire Company Auxiliary. 8 p.m. Fire house.

Dance

HURLEYVILLE — Featuring various ballroom styles from the waltz and fox-trot to the mambo and swing. Includes complimentary lessons by Norton and Agi Hyman and light refreshments. $15 per couple. $8 single. 7 to 10 p.m. Sullivan County Museum. Info: Hlene Roth 845/292-4312.

Sleigh Rides

HONESDALE — Part of the “Home for the Holidays” series of events. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fred Miller Pavillion. Info: 570/253-0116 or online at www.waynecountycc.com.

Tree Lighting

NARROWSBUG — Kick off the holiday season with community caroling and the tree lighting. Stay around and take advantage of special shopping deals that local merchants will be offering.5:15 p.m. Main St. Info: 845/252-7234

Sun., Nov. 25

Special Race

MONTICELLO — Battle of the Hunting Clubs. Open only to drivers who are licensed hunters. Come and place your bets on your favorite hunting club. Monticello Raceway. Info: 845/794-4100.

Concert

NARROWSBURG — Valley Chorus Winter Concert. Adults $10. Students and seniors $9. 3 p.m. Tusten Theatre, 208 Bridge St. Info: 845/252-3136.

Mon., Nov. 26

Blood Drive

MONTICELLO — Sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Monticello Kiwanis. In memory of September 11th victims. All participants will receive a holiday hero gift. 2 to 8 p.m. Neighborhood Facility, Jefferson St.

Wed., Nov. 28

Support Group

HONESDALE — Breast Cancer Support Group. Focusing on the hereditary risk for breast and ovarian cancer. All are welcome. 7 p.m. American Cancer Society, 627 Main St. Info: 888/227-5445 or 570/253-3350.

Lecture

MIDDLETOWN — “Independent Film Making and the Documentary.” Part of the fall 2001 Lyceum series of events. Featuring producer/director/cinematographer Bill Lichtenstein. 7:30 p.m. Harriman Hall, Room 111, Orange County Community College. Info: 845/341-4891 or e-mail cultural@sunyorange.edu.

Lifeguard Training

HONESDALE — Become a Red Cross certified lifeguard. Registration required. Minimum age 15. 6 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Wed. & Fri. Paupack Hills Country Club. Info: 570/296-5229 or 570/253-2310.

Thurs., Nov. 29

Meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE — Rescheduled Sullivan West Board of Education meeting. Originally set for Dec. 6. 7:30 p.m. Jeff-Youngsville campus. Info: 845/482-4610, ext. 258.

Fri., Nov. 30

Tree Lighting

ROSCOE — 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring a community sing-a-long, music and a visit from Santa. Children of all ages are invited to attend. 7 p.m. Palette Park, near the caboose. Info: Tammie Guzzo or Fritz & Nancy Kirchner 845/498-4433.

Workshop – Thru Dec. 1

LIBERTY — Choose from a total of 18 holiday related workshops. Space is limited, first come, first serve. To benefit the Human Ecology Scholarship Fund and the 4-H program. Nov. 30, 6 to 9:15 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Info: 845/292-6180.

Sat., Dec. 1

Train Ride – Thru Dec. 2

HONESDALE — Join Rudolph and Santa aboard the Stourbridge Line’s Santa Express. $10 per person. Reservations required. Two trips per day. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion. Info: 570/253-1960 or online at wwww.waynecountycc.com.

Concert

BEACH LAKE — Heart Breaker. Kuester’s On the Lake. Info: 570/729-7514.

Holiday Craft Fair

GRAHAMSVILLE — Featuring local crafters with stained glass, pottery, wooden items and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grahamsville United Methodist Church, Rt. 55. Info: 845/985-2283 or 985-7424.

Christmas Craft Fair

LACKAWAXEN — Featuring more than 45 quality crafters, home-made food and a special guest appearance by Santa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lackawaxen Firehouse, Rt. 590 and Beisel Beck Rd.

Meeting

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Building on the Success of Sullivan Renaissance.” Featuring the Sullivan First Achievement Awards. 8 a.m. Sullivan County Community College. Info: 845/295-2445.

Sun., Dec. 2

Holiday Parade

PORT JERVIS — 10th Annual parade presented by the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce. Featuring music, floats, fun and prizes. Line up 1 p.m. Registration requested for marchers. Info: 845/856-6694.

Concert

PORT JERVIS — Voices of Peace candlelight concert for peace to all people on Earth. 4 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main St. Info: 845/856-2253 or 570/296-7280 or e-mail stpetepj@juno.com.

Memorial Service

LIBERTY — Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 memorial service with guest speaker Monsignor Ed Straub. Light refreshments will be served. 1 p.m. Elks Lodge, John St. Info: 845/292-3434.

Concert

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “The Holocaust Cantata (Songs from the Camps)” with music by Donald McCullogh and lyrics/readings by Denny Clark. Presented by the Sullivan County Community Chorus. Adults $10. Seniors $8. Children free. 3 p.m. Seelig Theatre, Sullivan County Community College. Info: Lucille Horton 845/794-7869.

Ongoing

Lectures & Workshops

Tennis Instruction

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.

Museums & Galleries

Art Exhibit – Thru Dec. 3

MILFORD — The collage artworks of Jeffery Parker and Elaine Cardella-Tedesco. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Mon., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTery, 210 Broad Street, Forest Hall Building. Info: 570/409-1234 or online at www.ArteryOnline.com.

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

TOPS – Wednesdays

BEACH LAKE — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Beach Lake Chapter #1409. Weigh ins followed by meeting. All are welcome. 6 p.m. Beach Lake United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Info: 570/729-8693.

Book Discussion Group

MONTICELLO — Fourth Tuesday. E.B. Crawford Library, “The Great Books” discussion group meets at 7:30 p.m. Info: 845/794-4660.

Town of Fallsburg Monthly Meeting

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Fourth Tuesday. 8 p.m. Info: 845/434-8810.

Outreach Program

GRAHAMSVILLE — Fourth Wednesday. Presented by the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC). Open to all who have questions, concerns or ideas about the CWC. Neversink Town Hall. Info: 845/586-1400.

Wayne County Genealogy Group

HONESDALE — Fourth Thursday. 4:30 p.m. Research Library, Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St. Info: 570/253-3240 or e-mail wchspa@ptd.net.

Upper Delaware Council Operations Committee

NARROWSBURG — Fourth Thursday. 6:30 p.m. UDC Office, 211 Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3022.

Upper Delaware Council Project Review Committee

NARROWSBURG — Fourth Thursday. 7 p.m. or after Operations Committee. UDC Office, 211 Bridge Street. Info: 845/252-3022.

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.

Diabetes Support Group

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free and open to diabetics, family members of diabetics and anyone interested in learning more about diabetes. Last Tuesday of the month. 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Presbyterian Church, Main St. Info: 845/482-3607.

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.

Recovery, Inc.

HAWLEY — Tuesdays. For persons struggling with stress and tension, anxiety, panic, depression, worry, anger, fears, etc. Focusing on self-help techniques. 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 815 Church St. Info: 312/337-5661 or online at www.recovery-inc.com.

Hope Ministries

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

CHADD of Pike & Wayne Counties

HONESDALE — Second Wednesday of the month. Dedicated to helping children and adults with attention deficit disorder. 7 p.m. Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Library. Info: 800/233-4050 or online at www.chadd.org.

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.

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.

Weekly Entertainment

Scrabble Club – Mondays

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

Bingo – Tuesdays

HONESDALE — Refreshments available. Jackpot $1000. Doors open 6 p.m. Game begins at 7 p.m. Texas #4 Fire Company, Grove St.

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.

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.

West African Drumming – Thursdays

LIBERTY — Learn West African Drumming with master drummer Fode Sissoko. Bring your own drum if possible. $10. 7 p.m. The Oracle Bookstore & Café, 59 North Main St. Info: 845/292-2934 or online at www.theoraclebookstore.com.

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.

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.

BEACH LAKE — Upper Delaware Unitarian Fellowship meets 11:00 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. 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.

LACKAWAXEN — Sunday. Good News Lutheran Parish. 8:30 a.m. Saint Mark’s. Info: Pastor Bodenstedt 570/559-7676.

GREELEY — Sunday. Good News Lutheran Parish. 10 a.m. Saint Luke’s. Info: Pastor Bodenstedt 570/559-7676.

SHOHOLA — Sunday. Good News Lutheran Parish. 11:30 a.m. Saint Jacobi’s. Info: Pastor Bodenstedt 570/559-7676.

Sunday School – Sundays

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