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Thu., May 23

Play – Thru June 2

BRANCHVILLE — “Talley’s Folly,” a romantic comedy presented by Tri-State Actors Theater. Call for details. Info: 888/840-7889 or online at www.tristateactorstheater.org.

Teleconference

MILFORD — Satellite teleconference focusing on managing osteoporosis. Hosted by the Pike County Cooperative Extension. Free, registration required. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St. Info: 570/296-3400 or online at geron.psu.edu/registertele.htm.

Carnival – Thru May 27

HAWLEY — Memorial Day Weekend Carnival featuring rides for all ages, music, games and more. May 23 & 24, rides open 6 p.m. May 25-27, open at 1 p.m. Off Gravity and Columbus Ave.

Meeting

HONESDALE — Wayne County Genealogy Group meeting, “Gravestones: Reading between the Lines.” 4:30 p.m. Research Library of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St. Info: 570/253-3240 or e-mail wchspa@ptd.net.

Fri., May 24

BINGO

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

Farmer’s Market – Thru Sept.

LIBERTY — Sullivan County Area Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Darbee Ln. Info: 845/292-6180.

Performance

BARRYVILLE — Rock around the clock with the Northern Lights. $5 cover charge. 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Carriage House, Rts. 97 and 55. Info: 845/557-0400.

Sat., May 25

PLANT SALE

NARROWSBURG — Delaware Art Center, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: 845/252-7576.

Flea Market

GREELEY — Spaces available for $10. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Rt. 590. Info: 570/685-7560.

Nature Walk

WURTSBORO — Sullivan County Audubon Society nature walk along the Linnear Park Towpath led by Valerie Freer. Meet 8 a.m. Hornbeck’s Basin parking lot, off Rt. 209. Info: 845/647-5496.

Yard & Craft Sale – Thru May 27

LIBERTY — To benefit St. Paul’s Lutheran Church restoration. Featuring household items, toys, antiques, hand crafts and knit items. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fairway Ave.

Performance

NARROWSBURG — Brasil & Co. Latin jazz quartet, part of the 12th Annual Jazz Fest. $18. 8 p.m. Tusten Theatre. Info: 845/252-7576.

Penny Social

SHOHOLA — Refreshments will be served. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Calling at 8 p.m. St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Rt. 434.

Celebration – Thru May 26

HONESDALE — “Red, White & Blue Days” featuring craft vendors, hayrides, music, railroad exhibits and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reading

GRAHAMSVILLE — Poetry and commentary by Marylin Barr and Gloria Bernstein. Part of the Catskill Reading Society 2002 Outloud Festival series. 7:30 p.m. The Studio.

Garden Expo

HONESDALE — Featuring award-winning author Pat Lanza. $2 admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeside Elementary School. Info: 570/253-5970 ext. 239.

Spring Fair

CALLICOON — The annual St. James Spring Fair featuring crafts, flea market finds, art, plants. 9 a.m. St. James Episcopal Church.

Art Exhibit

ARKVILLE — An exhibition of paintings and photos by Jim Cramer, Ann Lee Fuller, John Hopkins, Mariano Pastor and Margaret Rothschild. Opening reception May 25. 7 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 12 to 5 p.m. Erpf Gallery, Catskill Center. Info: 845/586-2611 or online at www.catskillcenter.org.

Sun., May 26

Field Trip

WURTSBORO — Sullivan County Audubon Society field trip to Slide Mountain for Bicknell’s Thrush. 7 a.m. Parking lot off Frost Valley Rd. Info: Renee Davis 845/482-5044.

Pancake Breakfast

NARROWSBURG — St. Francis Xavier Church Annual Pancake Breakfast. Adults, $5. Children 4-12, $2.50. Under 4 free. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tusten Town Hall.

Pancake Breakfast

TAFTON — Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Take-outs available. Tafton Fire Company. Info: 570/226-4273.

Dedication

CALLICOON — Dedication ceremony for two granite benches and a granite monument in honor of the veterans of all wars. 3:30 p.m. Callicoon Creek Park, Audley Dorrer Dr.

Memorial Service

TUSTEN — Annual Memorial Day Weekend Service at the Tusten Settlement Church, Route 97, 2 p.m.

Farmer’s Market – Thru Sept.

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Area Farmers Market. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Callicoon Lake Park. Info: 845/292-6180.

Spiritual Retreat – Thru May 27

KENOZA LAKE — Hope Ministries spiritual retreat for women. $20. May 26, 6 to 9 p.m. May 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Ministries, Old Taylor Rd. Info: 845/482-5300 or e-mail to hopemin@catskill.net.

Pancake Breakfast

OBERNBURG — Adults $5. Children $3. Under 5 free. 7 a.m. to 12 noon. St. Mary’s Church Hall. Info: 845/482-5541.

Mon., May 27

Memorial Day Observance

BARRYVILLE — Hosted by The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society. Featuring presenters in Civil War uniforms. 1:00 p.m. Congregational Church, Route. 97.

FORESTBURG — Ceremony featuring speakers, followed by light refreshments. 9 a.m. Veteran’s Memorial Triangle.

GLEN SPEY — Refreshments will follow. 10 a.m. Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Rd. Info: 845/856-6372.

Ham Dinner

FREEMONT CENTER — Served family style. Handicapped accessible. Adults and take-outs $7.50. Youth ages 5-12 $3.50. Under 5 free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fremont Center Community Church.

Tue., May 28

Support Group

MONTICELLO — Diabetes Support group. Free and open to diabetics, family members of diabetics and anyone interested in learning more about diabetes. Featuring guest speaker Mary Lou Pompeii, registered dietician. 7 p.m. Shop Rite. Info: 845/482-3607.

Wed., May 29

Dinner

MONTICELLO — Cornell Cooperative Extension Leader Recognition Dinner. Featuring a presentation of antiques and collectibles by Dot Muthig and Carol Smythe. $20 per person. Reservations required. Cash bar 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Mr. Willy’s, Rt. 42. Info: 845/292-6180.

Lecture

BLOOMING GROVE — “Deer Resistant Landscaping and Other Deer Management Options” presented by Gary San Julian, Penn State Extension Wildlife Specialist, and Linda Wiles, Consumer and Commercial Ornamental Horticulture Extension agent. 7 to 9 p.m. Fire Hall, Route 739. Info: 570/296-3400.

Thu., May 30

Golf Tournament

POCONO MOUNTAINS — Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau, Inc.’s 18th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. $100 per person, $400 per foursome. Registration and lunch 11 a.m. Shotgun start 12 noon. The Resort at Split Rock’s new Championship North course. Info: Adriane Holloway 570/421-5791.

Play – Thru June 2

DEPOSIT — “Enter Laughing,” a coming of age comedy presented by Theatricks by Starlight. General admission $10. Seniors $9. Children 12 and under $6. May 30, 31 and June 1 at 7:30 p.m. June 2 at 2 p.m. State Theater, 149 Front St. Info: 570/798-2320.

Dinner Meeting

ELDRED — Sullivan County Reading Council featuring guest speaker Joan Elste, author and illustrator. Members $20. Non members $25. 4:30 p.m. Eldred Preserve. Info: Suzanne Cecil 845/794-4580.

Youth Bureau Budget

LIBERTY — Annual funding allocation meeting from 2 to 5 p.m. Shared Clinic Facility, Liberty Human Services Complex. Info: 845/292-0100, ext 2792.

Fri., May 31

Reading

GALILEE — “Exalt Walt,” a celebration of Walt Whitman’s birthday.
6:30 p.m. Galilee Grange Hall. Info: 570/224-4347.

Special Ride – Thru June 2

ARKVILLE — A day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt. Featuring painters, jugglers, magicians, storytellers, games and more on this special train ride. $14. Reservations required. Delaware and Ulster Rail Ride. Info: 800/642-443 or online at www.durr.org.

Sat., June 1

Play – Thru June 2

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Good morning my love,” a musical comedy presented by the Bethel Rising Stars to benefit the Bethel Senior Center. $5. June 1 at 8 p.m. June 2 at 2 p.m. Seelig Theater, Sullivan County Community College. Info: Elana Laudati 845/583-5861, Tina Lilley 845/583-4034 or the town clerk’s office 845/583-4350.

Art Exhibit – Thru June 30

HURLEYVILLE — Abstract paintings by Ishwar Malleret and Sofia Singher. Opening reception 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tue. by appointment. Catskill Arts Society. Info: 845/436-4227.

Literacy Day

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Fourth Annual Family Literacy Day featuring readings by authors and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Livingston Manor Central School gym. Info: Kathy Meckle 845/292-7900 ext. 141.

River Sojourn – Thru June 8

POND EDDY — The 8th Annual Delaware River Sojourn. Featuring eight days of travel and events along the Delaware River. Info: 908/996-0230 or online at www.drbc.net.

Performance

NARROWSBURG — The Phil Giordano Jazz Quintet, part of the 12th Annual Jazz Fest. $18. 8 p.m. Tusten Theatre. Info: 845/252-7576.

Relay For Life

MONTICELLO — American Cancer Society Relay for Life. All are welcome to this overnight community event. 12 noon to 6:30 a.m. Town of Thompson Park. Info: 800/ACS-2345.

Workshop

MONGAUP VALLEY — Learn about shamanism and drumming. 1 - 4 p.m., Body Mind & Spirit Wellness Center. Info: 845/583-6151.

Sun., June 2

Nature Walk

DAMASCUS — Northeastern Audubon Society bird walk led by Kathy Dodge. 8 a.m. Salvation Army Thrift Store parking lot. Info: 570/ 253-9250.

Golf Tournament

TENNANAH LAKE — Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Personnel Golf Tournament. $65 per player plus $15 for barbecue. Tennanah Lake Golf Course. Info: Rick Ellison 845/482 4610 ext 231.

Student Performance

CALLICOON —Students of the Braman Arts Conservatory present selected scenes from the plays of major playwrights, an original French story, and the premiere of a new ballet, “American Vignette,” by Tasha Wiliams. 2 p.m. Villa Roma Resort’s Nightclub theatre. Info: 845/887-1901.

Walk-a-Thon

LEONIA — Tri-state chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation Scleroderma Awareness Walk-a-Thon. 9 a.m. Overpeck Park. Info: 800/867-0885.

Class

DELAWARE RIVER — Children learn to kayak day. An entertaining day of learning for children 8 and up. Lander’s River Trips. Info: 800/252-3925.

Car Show

ROCK HILL — AACA Catskill Region Car Show. Featuring penny social, refreshments, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, trophies and more. $2 spectator admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rock Hill Fire Department. Info: 845/932-8923.

Galleries and Art Exhibits

Art Exhibit – Thru May 26

MILFORD — Recent artworks by Mary-Ellen Campbell and Easton Davy. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTery, 210 Broad St. Info: 570/409-1234 or online at www.arteryonline.com.

Art Show – Thru May 2003

MONTICELLO — 19th Annual Sullivan County Senior Citizens Art Show. Opening May 3, 5 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Robert E. Pointer Art Gallery, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North St.

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

CALLICOON/COCHECTON — Tuesday, 8 p.m. Grover Hermann Hospital Cafeteria, Route 97

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caregivers & Alzheimer’s Support Group

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.

Parkinson’s Support Group

HARRIS — Fourth Tuesday. Free and open to individuals with Parkinson’s, their families, caregivers, friends and anyone who wants to know more about Parkinson’s. 1 p.m. Seelig Division, Catskill Regional Medical Center. Info: 845/794-3300, ext. 2094.

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 Group

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

Domestic Violence Support Group – Thru Apr. 17

MILFORD — Wednesdays. Presented by Survivors’ Resources of Pike County. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 570/296-2827.

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.

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, 1 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 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.

Scrabble Club – Mondays

LIBERTY — Word building for fun and/or competition. 2 p.m. Oracle Bookstore & Renaissance Café, 10 South Main St. Info: 845/292-2934.

Story Time – 2nd and 4th Tuesday

JEFFERSONVILLE — Preschool story time, a morning filled with stories, songs, arts and crafts. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Info: Jen Rhoades 845/482-4350.

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, 10 South 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 Recreation

Scrabble Club – Mondays

LIBERTY — Word building for fun and/or competition. 2 p.m. Oracle Bookstore & Renaissance Café, 10 South Main St. Info: 845/292-2934.

Story Time – 2nd and 4th Tuesday

JEFFERSONVILLE — Preschool story time, a morning filled with stories, songs, arts and crafts. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Info: Jen Rhoades 845/482-4350.

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, 10 South 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.

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

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.

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.