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Thur., Jan. 24

Presentation

MONTICELLO — Dr. Eric Boles, hypnotherapist, will speak on the theory, techniques and applications of hypnosis. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. E.B. Crawford Library, 187-189 Broadway. Info: 845/794-4660.

Class – Thru Feb. 14

HARRIS — Aromatherapy, taught by Nandini Weitzman, CCN, BRCP (Eng). A series of four classes. Learn the qualities, benefits and historical significance of essential oils. $55 for series, $15 per individual class. 6 to 8 p.m. Catskill Regional Medical Center. Info: 845/794-3300, ext. 2094.

Fri., Jan. 25

Blood Pressure Screening

HARRIS — Free blood pressure screening and educational material on heart disease and stroke. Open to all. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Selma Ettenberg Regional Center for Women’s Health, Seelig Division of Catskill Regional Medial Center. Info: 845/794-7897.

Sat., Jan. 26

Workshop

MONTICELLO — “Learn about Tu B’Shevat,” part of the Temple Tots program for children between the ages of 3 and 6. 10:30 a.m. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 S. and E. Dillon Rd. Info: 845/794-8731.

Conference

AVOCA — Meat Goat Producers Conference. $12 per person. 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Iron Skillet Restaurant, Petro Shopping Center. Info: Dave Messersmith 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

Field Trip

WURTSBORO — Sullivan County Audubon Society field trip to Black Dirt country, led by Renee Davis. Meet 3 p.m. Rt. 17, Exit 113. Info: Renee Davis 845/482-5044.

Ski Trip

FROST VALLEY — Catskill Nordic Ski Club trip to Frost Valley YMCA, led by Judy Brennan. There will be a fee for this trip. All levels of cross-country skiers welcome. Call for details. Info: Judy Brennan 845/292-7832.

Celebration

HAWLEY — WJFF/Radio Catskill celebrates 12 years of community radio. Featuring buffet dinner and music by the contemporary folk group The Mammals. $30 WJFF members. $35 non-members. Reservations required. 6 p.m. Settlers Inn. Info: 845/482-4141.

Play – Thru Jan. 26

CALLICOON — “The Gin Game” presented by the Way Off Broadway Theatre Company on Tour. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Grover M. Hermann Hospital. Adults $15. Seniors and students $12. Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Western Hotel. Info: 570/251-8251.

Sun., Jan. 27

Read Aloud

CALLICOON — Members of the Callicoon Writer’s Circle will present a short program of their own work and selections from other contemporary writers, followed by an open mike. Free and open to the public. 2 to 4 p.m. Braman Arts Conservatory, 79 Main St. Info: Liz 845/224-4347.

Ice Fishing Contest

WHITE LAKE — Presented by the Kauneonga Lake Fire Department. Featuring 9 cash prizes in the adult division, 9 trophy prizes in the junior division, breakfast and lunch. Registration fee $8, adults; $4 under 15 junior division. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kauneonga Lake Fire House. Info: 845/583-5334 (day) or 845/583-6599 (eve).

Nature Walk

MAMAKATING — “Hunger Moon” walk with the naturalist Gary Keeton. 6 p.m. Haven Road parking area, off Rt. 209. Info: 845/888-4361.

Tue., Jan. 29

Lecture

FISHKILL — “Enabling Your Business to Thrive in an Environment of Change,” presented by Robert A. Milligan, Cornell University and Dr. Sharon M. Danes, University of Minnesota. $60.00 per person including lunch. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holiday Inn. Info: Stephanie Mallozzi 845/677-8223.

Thurs., Jan. 31

Workshop

MIDDLETOWN — “The Transition to Local Organic Farming,” presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County. Open to all commercial agricultural producers and those seeking more information. $10 per person or $15 per couple. 1 to 3:30 p.m. 1 Ashley Avenue. Info: Maire Ullrich 845/344-1234.

Fri., Feb. 1

Class

MIDDLETOWN — American Heart Association Community Adult CPR. Registration required. Horton Medical Center. Info: 845/ 342-7504.

Class

MONGAUP VALLEY — “The Buddhist Approach to Health,” by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Sangkyong of the Kadampa Meditation Center. Suggested donation $7. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness Center. Info: 845/856-9000.

Sat., Feb. 2

Wildlife Exhibit – Thru Feb. 24

HURLEYVILLE — Catskill Art Society Annual Wildlife Exhibition featuring wildlife themed art and craftwork by area artists and an opening day performance by Clint Partridge and Friends. Opening reception 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Beck Gallery, Sullivan County Museum. Info: 845/436-4227

Competition

LIBERTY — First Annual Liberty High School Cheerleading Competition, featuring 11 teams from both JV and varsity squads from around the region. Vendors will also be on hand with a variety of products for the whole family. Adults $5. Students $4. 10 a.m. Liberty High School. Info: 845/292-5400, ext. 2055.

Dinner

LIBERTY — Boy Scout Troop 95 annual ziti and meatball dinner. Adults $7. Scouts in uniform, children under 13 and seniors $5. Children under 6 free. Take outs $7. 3:30 to 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, North Main St. Info: 845/295-0168.

Ski Trip

REGION — Catskill Nordic Ski Club trip to be announced, led by Kathy Widman. All levels of cross-country skiers welcome. Call for details. Info: Kathy Widman 845/794-5650.

Sun., Feb. 3

Concert

CALLICOON — Pianist/singer/songwriter Bob Malone. $10. 5 p.m. Braman Arts Conservatory. Info: 845/8871901.

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

Photo Exhibit – Thru Jan. 29

HUDSON — The Scattering of the Tribe, Woodstock Anniversary photos from 1994-2001 by Mark McCarroll. Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs., 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Sun., 12 to 5 p.m. The Kaaterskill Gallery, 4400 Rt. 23. Info: 518/828-4181.

Exhibit – Thru Jan. 30

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.

Art Exhibit – Thru Feb. 4

MIDDLETOWN — Featuring works of stoneware ceramics by Cecily Fortescue and paintings and drawings by Ann Higgins. Reception Jan 12, 1 to 4 p.m. Orange Hall Gallery, Orange County Community College. Info: 845/341-4891.

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.

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.

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.

LIBERTY — Fourth Thursday. Hosted by the Caregiver Resource Center. 12 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Info: Bonnie Lewis 845/292-6180.

Diabetes Support Group

JEFFERSONVILLE — Last Tuesday of the month. Free and open to diabetics, family members of diabetics and anyone interested in learning more about diabetes. 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.

Parkinson’s Support Group

MIDDLETOWN — Second Wednesday of the month. In partnership with the Parkinson’s Disease Association. 2 p.m. Horton Medical Center, 60 Prospect Ave. Info: 845/342-7504.

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.