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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 www.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.

Holiday Reception

HUGENOT — Holiday reception and police dog bulletproof vest presentation by the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark. Bring a donation of pet food to place under the holiday tree. Free admission, refreshments will be served. 1 to 3 p.m. Town of Deerpark Town Hall, 420 Rt. 209. Info: 845/856-3677 or online at www.pjhumane.org.

Music Sale

JEFFERSONVILLE — 4th Annual WJFF Music Sale. Featuring thousands of CDs, LPs, 78s, stereo equipment, sheet music, instruments and more. 12 to 4 p.m. Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch. Info: 845/482-4141.

Open House

HONESDALE — Stourbridge Model Railroad Open House. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

Tree Lighting

HONESDALE — Traditional lighting ceremony and blessing of the tree. 6 p.m. Bingham Park. Info: 570/253-1960.

Chili and Bake Sale

NORTH BRANCH — Take out available. $3.75 qt. or $2 pint. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church. Info: Winnie 845/482-5363.

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. 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.

Art Exhibition – Thru Dec. 23

HURLEYVILLE — Annual Winter Members’ Exhibition. Featuring paintings, sculptures and photographs by more than 30 local artists. Opening reception Dec. 2, 1 to 4 p.m. with music by Jeffery Moore and Joan Pletters’ Young Ballet Company presentation of “The Nutcracker.” Catskill Art Society Beck Gallery. Info: 845/482-4227.

Art Exhibit – Thru Feb. 23

ARKVILLE — 5th Annual Exhibition by the Platte Clove Artists and Writers-in-Residence. Opening reception Dec. 2, 3 to 5 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat., 11 a.m.  to 5 p.m. The Catskill Center’s Erpf Gallery, Rt. 28. Info: 845/586-2611.

Tue., Dec. 4

Meeting

NEW WINDSOR — Year-end meeting of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Featuring guest speaker Civil Environmental Engineer Fred German, Sanitary Engineer with the NYS Department of Health in  Monticello. Members $14. Non-members $25. Reservations required. Banta’s Steak and Stein, Rt. 300. Info: Bill Hughes 845/297-0778 or online at www.hudsonvalleyinspectors.com.

Class

HAWLEY — American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation class. Learn what it takes to make a difference as a Red Cross volunteer. 6 to 10 p.m. Location TBA. Info: 570/253-2310 or 570/296-5229.

Program

LIBERTY — The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. Any groups that deal with suicide are encouraged to send representatives. 6:30 p.m. Liberty High School. Info: Scott Clark 845/794-4228.

Wed., Dec. 5

Class – Thru Dec. 6

HAWLEY — American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer. Class size limited, registration required. Both sessions must be attended. 6 to 10:30 p.m. Hawley Fire Hall. Info: 570/296-5229 or 570/253-2310.

Class – Thru Dec. 6

MONTICELLO — 55 Alive Driver Safety Course. Open to anyone 50 years of age or over. Limited to 35 participants, registration required. $10. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hudson United Bank, downstairs meeting room, 463 Broadway. Info: Julia Jacobs 845/794-8233.

Workshop

TRI VALLEY — “Keys to Motivating Students,” presented by Dr. Larry Mazin. Learn how to help your children be more active and responsible participants in their own education. Registration requested. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tri Valley Central School. Info: Linda VanKeuren 845/292-0082, ext. 146.

Meeting

HONESDALE — Wayne County Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Improvement Association/Dairy One annual meeting and dinner. 12 noon, Red Schoolhouse Restaurant dining room, Rt. 670 and Rt. 247. Info: 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

Thurs., Dec. 6

Workshop

MIDDLETOWN — Master Gardeners Holiday Garland Workshop. Bring your own gloves, clippers or scissors. $30. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Campus, 1 Ashley Ave. Info: 845/344-1234.

Presentation

LIBERTY — “Spring Wildflowers of the Catskills,” by Francis Groters. Info: 845/292-6180.

Art Exhibit – Thru Dec. 8

MILFORD — Group show featuring fine arts and crafts. Reception Dec. 8, 2 to 5 p.m. The ARTery, Forest Hall, 210 Broad Street. Info: 570/409-1234 or online at www.ARTeryOnline.com.

Fri., Dec. 7

Cookie Sale & Luncheon

LIBERTY — Christmas cookie sale and luncheon featuring soup, sandwich and dessert. $4.50. Also crafts, white elephant table. 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Penny Social

LAKE HUNTINGTON — To benefit the Spruce Up Committee of the Town of Cochecton. Doors open 7 p.m. Calling at 8 p.m. Pete’s Pub. Rt. 52. Info: 845/932-8929.

Living Nativity – Thru Dec. 8

HONESDALE — The Living Nativity of the Churches depicts the spirituality of the season with the help of six participating churches. 6:30 to 8 p.m. both nights. Main St. Info: 570/253-1210.

Holiday Extravaganza – Thru Dec. 8

ROSCOE — 3rd Annual Holiday Show presented by the Roscoe Community Theatre Group with the theme “Where are you Christmas?” Proceeds benefit the Red Cross. Adults $5. Students/seniors $3. Pre-school free. Two performances. 7 p.m. Roscoe Central School Auditorium. Info: Lilly or Jackie 607/498-5363.

Dance

HANCOCK — Winter song and dance, featuring the Family School Choir and the Family School Singers. 7 p.m. The Family School, Off Rt. 97. Info: 845/887-5213.

Sat., Dec. 8

Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale

HANKINS — To benefit the Hankins United Methodist Women. 1 to 3 p.m. Hankins United Methodist Church.

Performance

PORT JERVIS — “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Delaware Valley Dance Company. Adults $8. Seniors and children $4. Two shows. 12 and 7 p.m. Port Jervis High School. Info: 845/856-3373.

Open House

HONESDALE — Highlights for Children and Boyds Mills Press 10th Annual Holiday Open House. Featuring many activities for children and adults. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 803 Church St. Info: 570/253-1080.

Train Ride – Thru Dec. 9

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.

Sun., Dec. 9

Band

BEACH LAKE — Mickey Barnett country western band. Kuester’s Hotel & Lounge. Info: 570/729-7514.

Sunday Brunch

MONTICELLO — Special Sunday brunch and open mike. All are welcome. Adults $6. Children under 12, $2.  Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 and Dillon Rd. Info: Anne Stevens 845/796-3650.

Children’s Program

MONTICELLO — Temple Tots program, focusing on Chanukah. Learn about the holiday thorough songs and crafts. For children ages 3 to 6. Open to all children and their parents. 10 a.m. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 and Dillon Rd. Info: 845/794-8731.

Video Presentation

HURLEYVILLE — “Mahackamack: The Building of the Neversink Dam,” a visual history as told by the men who built it. 2 p.m. Sullivan County Museum. Info: 845/434-8044.

Holiday Remembrance

HONESDALE — Holiday remembrance of our children, for parents and siblings of all religions who have experienced the death of a child in pregnancy, infancy, sudden death, illness, accident, murder or suicide. All are welcome. 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, Wesley Room. Info: Lew Wilson 570/448-2520.

Menorah Lighting

MONTICELLO — Join Monticello Mayor Gary Sommers in the lighting of the Menorah to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah. 4:30 p.m. Sullivan County Courthouse Lawn, Broadway. Info: 845/794-6130.

Concert

SCRANTON — Chronic Blue 5-piece jazz ensemble. $15. 4 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center. Info: 570/344-1111 or 888/669-8966.

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.

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. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delaware Arts Center Gallery, 37 Main St. Info: 845/252-7576.

Photo Exhibit – Thru Dec. 23

PARKSVILLE — LaVerne Black’s photography. Call for hours. Dead End Café. Info: 845/292-0202.

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.

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.

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.

Compassionate Friends

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

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.

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.