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Thurs., Dec. 27

Blood Drive

NARROWSBURG — American Red Cross blood drive. Donate the gift of life. Narrowsburg Central School. Info: 570/253-2310.

Sat., Dec. 29

Registration

CALLICOON — Registration for the Cochecton Youth Group. Members get free admission to Monsters, Inc. 1:30 p.m. Film at 2 p.m. Callicoon Theater. Info: April 845/932-8152.

Open House – Thru Dec. 28

MILFORD — Christmas at Grey Towers, featuring decorations by the Milford Garden Club. 1 to 4 p.m. Grey Towers. Info: 570/296-9630.

Sun., Dec. 30

Holiday Dance

HURLEYVILLE — Featuring styles ranging from traditional waltz and fox trot to the mambo and swing. Featuring a lesson presented by Norton and Agi Hyman. $15 couple, $8 single. Light refreshments will be served. 5 p.m. Hurleyville Museum. Info: Helen Roth 845/292-4312.

Tue., Jan. 1

Field Trip

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Audubon Society field trip to the Delaware River. 8 a.m. Callicoon Bridge. Info: Renee Davis 845/482-5044.

Wed., Jan. 2

Memorial Service

HONESDALE — Chapel Memorial Service in memory of those patients who have died. 4 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital Chapel. Info: 570/253-8100.

Fri., Jan. 4

Course – Thru Feb. 1

LEHMAN — The Arborist Short Course: Integrated Management of Woody Ornamentals. Designed for tree workers and landscapers. Great preparation for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. $65. Five half-day classes. Friday afternoons. Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Info: 570-825-1701 or 570/602-0600.

Sun., Jan 7

Registration

HONESDALE — Registration for 2002 course registration for Luzerne County Community College Honesdale courses. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Honesdale High School. Info: Lisa Nelson 570/740-0732.

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.

Book Sale – Thru Jan. 2002

NARROWSBURG — Pick up brand new and previously enjoyed books and help support the Western Sullivan Public Library. Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Sullivan West Public Library, Bridge St. Info: 845/252-3360.

Museums & Galleries

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.

Painting Exhibit – Thru Jan. 30, 2002

SUSSEX BOROUGH — Watercolors of local scenes by Carol Leef. Gallery hours: 12 to 6 p.m. Flying Pig Gallery, 15 Main St. Info: 973/875-8487.

Meetings

TOPS – Wednesdays

BEACH LAKE — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Beach Lake Chapter #1409. Weigh ins followed by meeting. All are welcome.

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.

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 — Meetings 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.

HARRIS — Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 p.m. Seelig Regional Diabetes Education Center, Catskill Regional Medical Center. Info: 845/794-3300, ext. 2806 or 2808.

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 – 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.

Bingo – Wednesdays & Fridays

WHITE LAKE — Cash prizes. 6:45 p.m. White Lake Firehouse, 17B.

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.theoracle bookstore.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.

FREMONT CENTER — Sundays. All are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Fremont Center Community Church, Rt. 93. Info: Rev. James O’Rourke 845/583-6524.

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.