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Thu., Dec. 19

Concert

MONTICELLO — Annual holiday music program featuring the Eldred High School vocal/instrumental group. 12 noon. Sullivan County Government Center lobby. Info: 845/794-3000 ext. 5010.

Meeting

MONTICELLO — E.B. Crawford Public Library Board of Trustees. The public is invited. 6 p.m. 187-189 Broadway. Info: 845/794-4660.

Workshop

HAWLEY — Hospice St. John “Coping with the holidays during times of loss” bereavement workshop. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 405 Church St. Info: Rev. Arthur Harshman 570/603-7380 or 800/622-3315.

Book Sale – Thru Dec. 30

NARROWSBURG — Annual Holiday Book Sale featuring a selection of new and used books. During regular library hours. Tusten-Cochecton branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, Bridge St. Info: 845/252-3360.

Fri., Dec. 20

Concert – Thru Dec. 22

MILFORD — Holiday Lieder Concert presented by the Pinchot Institute for Conservation. Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark. Info: 570/296-2877.

Contest

HURLEYVILLE — Sixth Annual Deck the Doors decorating contest for Hurleyville residents. Info: Mary Ann Geary-Halchak 845/436-5418, Denise Sullivan 845/434-4082 or Kathleen Sullivan 845/434-4266.

Celebration

LONG EDDY — The 10th Annual Candlelight Winter Solstice Concert Celebration. Free. Bring a candle, a candle holder and an appetizer or dessert. 7 p.m. ChurcHouse, Gould’s Mountain. Info: 845/482-9309.

Performance – Thru Dec. 21

MILFORD —Nancy and Spencer Reed, a jazz duo. Muir House bar on December 20 and 21, and January 4. Info: Marya Janoff 570/296-9451, or online at www.waterstreet.info/muirhouse.html.

Play – Thru Dec. 21

LA PLUME — “”A Christmas Carol” presented by TNT. $18 general. $10 seniors. $6 students. Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. The Theatre in Brooks, Keystone College. Info: 570/945-6976.

Toy Collection – Thru Dec. 23

MILFORD — Bring your new unwrapped toys to be donated to the “Toys for Tots” program established by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be accepted until December 23. Santa will be visiting on Dec. 20 only for free pictures. 12 to 2 p.m. Milford Health and Wellness Center and Milford Urgent Care; 111 E. Catharine Street. Info: 888/312-5500.

Registration Deadline

LIBERTY — Registration deadline for the Cornell Cooperative Extension trip to the Farm Show in York, PA to take place on January 8. $35 per person. Reservations required. Info: 845/292-6180.

Sat., Dec. 21

Performance

PORT JERVIS —The Delaware Valley Dance Company’s production of “The Nutcracker.” $8 adults. $4 seniors and children. 12 and 7 p.m. Port Jervis High School. Info: 845/856-3373.

Film – Thru Dec. 22

CALLICOON —”The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course,” (PG). Free Community Appreciation Weekend Matinee. 3.15 p.m. Callicoon Theater. Info: 845/887-4460, or online at www.callicoontheater.com.

Concert

LIBERTY — The contemporary Christian band Tehillah. All are invited to attend. Free will offering. 7 p.m. Liberty Free Methodist Church. Info: 845-439-5025 or online at www.tehillahmusic.org.

Sun., Dec. 22

Peace Gathering

NARROWSBURG — Sunset Prayer Vigil. 4:30 p.m. Gazebo, Veterans Memorial Park. Info: 570/729-7068.

Bake Sale

HONESDALE — Dessin Animal Shelter holiday benefit bake sale. 10 a.m. Walmart. Info: 570/253-4037.

Visit from Santa

ELDRED — Annual Christmas Party for children through age 12. Featuring Santa with gifts and refreshments. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 1363 and the Highland Lake & Yulan Fire Depts. 2 p.m. Eldred Town Hall.

Temporary Closing – Thru Jan. 3

CALLICOON — The Callicoon Main St. Thrift Shop, Main St.

Tue., Dec. 24

Dinner

MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless Sixth Annual Christmas Eve Dinner. Children get pictures with Santa until 4 p.m. with prior reservation. 3:30 to 5 p.m. SCFH Kitchen, 24 Liberty Street. Info: 845/794-2604.

Luminaria

REGION — See the roadways of the area lit by luminaries placed alongside roads by local volunteer groups and individuals. Placement will happen in the late afternoon. Lighting at dusk. Info: Dr. George Hahn (Jeffersonville) 845/482-5501, Gay Donofrio (Bethel) 845/583-5760, Evelyn Haas (Liberty) 845/295-9545.

Church Service

NARROWSBURG — Christmas Eve candle lighting service. 3 and 10 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Info: 845/252-3919, E-mail stpaul@ezaccess.net or online at stpaulsny.tripod.com.

Wed., Dec. 25

Dinner

MONTICELLO — Monticello Rotary annual Christmas Day Dinner.

Special Service

NARROWSBURG — Spoken word service. 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Info: 845/252-3919, E-mail stpaul@ezaccess.net or online at stpaulsny.tripod.com.

Fri., Dec. 27

Discussion

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Photographer Len Bernstein discusses his work and the art of photography. The first in a series of “Meet the Artist” events. 8 p.m. Peez Leweez, Pearl Street.

Sun., Dec. 29

Peace Gathering

NARROWSBURG — Sunset Prayer Vigil. 4:30 p.m. Gazebo, Veterans Memorial Park. Info: 570/729-7068.

Dance

HURLEYVILLE — The third ballroom dance of the 2002-2003 season presented by the Sullivan County Historical Society featuring ballroom styles from waltz and fox trot, to mambo and swing. All are welcome. $15 per couple. $8 for singles. Refreshments will be served. 2 to 5 p.m. County Museum. Info: Helen Roth 845/292-4312.

Special Service

NARROWSBURG — Christmas carol service. 9 and 10:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Info: 845/252-3919, E-mail stpaul@ezaccess.net or online at stpaulsny.tripod.com.

Galleries and Art Exhibits

Art Exhibit – Thru Dec. 21

NARROWSBURG — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance 16th Annual Valley Artists holiday show. Gallery hours Tue.-Sat.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delaware Arts Center Gallery at 37 Main St. Info: 845/252-7576.

Art Exhibit – Thru Dec. 30

MILFORD — Holiday exhibit featuring the work of painter Al Rosser, jeweler Ilene Haimovitz and the work of its members. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Mon. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTery Fine Art and Craft Gallery, 210 Broad St. Info: 570/409-1234.

Art Show – Thru May 2003

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

Art Exhibit – Ongoing

PARKSVILLE: A photography show by Tina Hazarian, entitled “Animals and Other Things,” is on exhibit at the Dead End Cafe. Info: 845/292-0202.

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.

Open House

ROCK HILL — First Monday and Wednesday of the month. Free introductory talk and tour of the Glen Wild/Rock Hill Retreat Center. 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Circus of Transformation. Info: Edward or Denise 845/436-0122, e-mail thecircus@fcc.net or online at www.circusoftransformation.com.

Weekly Recreation

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.

Performance – Tuesdays

BARRYVILLE — Little Sammy Davis, blues. 6 to 10 p.m. On the deck at The Bridge. Info: 845/557-6088.

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 – Wed. & Fri.

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.

Preschool Story Time – Thursdays

MONTICELLO — Open to all 3- to 5-year-old children. Stories followed by activities or crafts. Registration required. 10 a.m. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 187-189 Broadway. Info: 845/794-4660.

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.

Preschool Story Time – Fridays

ELDRED — Open to preschool children. 2 p.m. Sunshine Hall Free Library. Info: 845/557-6258.

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 — Friday 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. Sunday at the Berlin Township Community Center. Info: 845/252-6626.

BEACH LAKE — Pastor Chris Schumske. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 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. Sunday. St. James Episcopal Church, Rt. 17B. Info: 845/887-4742.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES — Sunday. Rev. Peg Vansiclen. Narrowsburg 8:30 a.m.; Callicoon 10:15 a.m. Info: 845/887-5112.

ELDRED — Sunday. 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.

NARROWSBURG — Rev. Phyllis S. Haynes. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 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: Rev. Dr. Paul H. Spohn 570/775-6424.

GREELEY — Sunday. Good News Lutheran Parish. 10 a.m. Saint Luke’s. Info: Rev. Dr. Paul H. Spohn 570/775-6424.

SHOHOLA — Sunday. Good News Lutheran Parish. 11:30 a.m. Saint Jacobi’s. Info: Rev. Dr. Paul H. Spohn 570/775-6424.

Sunday School – Sundays

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

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

CALLICOON — Thursdays 7 p.m. Holy Cross Church, Rt. 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.

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.

Prostate Cancer Self Help Group

HONESDALE — Man-to-man prostate cancer self-help group for prostate cancer survivors and patients led by Edward Kennedy. Second Tuesday of every month. 7 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital Borad Room. Info: 888/227-5445 or 570/253-3350

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. A non-profit, self-help organization offering friendship, support and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. 7 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital.

MILFORD — Second Tuesday. 7 to 9 p.m. Community Room, 220 Broad Street. Info: Linda McGrath, 570/491-4843.