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Thu., Jan. 16

Meeting

MONTICELLO — E.B. Crawford Public Library board of trustees. Open to the public. 6 p.m. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 187-189 Broadway. Contact: 845/794-4660.

Smoking Cessation Program

WAYMART — The Freedom from Smoking program, presented by Ed Langendoerfer. Seven sessions over six weeks. Pre-registration is required. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RD Wilson School. Contact: 570/253-8990.

Fri., Jan. 17

Special Meeting

MONTICELLO — Town of Thompson board special meeting to discuss the provision of sewer service for the Stockbridge-Munsee casino project. 9 a.m. 4052 Rt. 42. Contact: Tony Cellini 845/794-2500..

Sat., Jan. 18

Peace Gathering

REGION — Join concerned citizens from all over the Upper Delaware Region for a trip to the national peace gathering in Washington, D.C. $35 covers bus transportation. Pickup in Callicoon at 4:30 a.m., Callicoon Creek Park. Pickup in Honesdale at 5 a.m., Route 6 Plaza, behind McDonalds. Contact: Kathy Dodge 570/698-6173 or Fran Hepburn 845/887-6110.

Anniversary Celebration

LAKE HUNTINGTON — Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pere’s Pub with friends, food, family and fun. Starting at 9 p.m. Pete’s Pub.

Class

HONESDALE — Living Well With Diabetes. Four consecutive Saturday mornings. $50 for four sessions. Financial assistance is available. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Wayne Memorial Hospital. Contact: Carol Kneier, 570/253-8149.

EagleFest

NARROWSBURG — A day filled with programs, eagle watching, events, crafts, food, birds of prey exhibition, a poster auction and more. An opening ceremonial dance by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans and the Dedication of Narrowsburg as the Eagle Capitol of New York State by Senator Boancic begins at 10 a.m. in the Narrowsburg school auditorium. Programs continue throughout the day. Contact: 845/252-7409 or online at www.narrowsburg.org.

Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

MONTICELLO — The Million Man March Committee, Sullivan Peace, NAACP and Somos La Llave del Futuro will link hands in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All are welcome to join. Followed by a pot luck community dinner with poetry and more. 4 p.m. Monticello High School. Contact: Jesse 845/796-2640 or Liz 845/482-3527.

Awards Presentation

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Sullivan First will award five Achievement Awards at the Seventh Annual Winter Forum. Refreshments will be available. 8 a.m. Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 845/295-2445.

Cheerleader Competition

SHOHOLA — Tri-State Cheer Off. $8 adults. $5 students. Under 5 free. Doors open 9 a.m. Competition begins 10 a.m. Delaware Valley High School. Contact: Jen Simonsen 570/588-3281 or Cheer Ltd. 800/477-8868.

Mistletoe Ball

HONESDALE — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 62nd Annual Mistletoe Ball. $50 per person. Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m., full buffet dinner 7:30 p.m., Northern Lights Band will play music from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Ehrhardt’s. Contact: Jennifer Hoff 570/253-8068.

Sun., Jan. 19

Lecture

ELDRED — Lecture on stained glass by artist Anne Maus. Free to the public. Light refreshments available. 2 p.m. Sunshine Hall Free Library. Contact: 845/557-6258.

Ballroom Dancing

HURLEYVILLE — Featuring ballroom styles from waltz and fox trot to mambo and swing. Dancers of all levels welcome. Refreshments available. Norton and Agi Hyman will present a complimentary lesson. $15 couples. $8 singles. Contact: Helen Roth 845/292-4312.

Ice Carnival

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Livingston Manor Rotary 44th annual ice carnival featuring dogsleds, snow sculptures, ice skating exhibitions races, entertainment, food and more. 12 to 3 p.m. Rotary Park. Contact: 845/292-5100.

Mon., Jan. 20

Acting Class - Thru Jan. 22

LA PLUME — Level One acting class presented by The Northeast Theater company. Registration required. Contact: Sandra Brozena 570/945-5141 ext. 2418 or online at www.thenortheasttheatre.org .

Tue., Jan. 21

CPR Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross adult CPR class with automated electronic defibrilator training. $65 per person. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Liberty Parks and Recreation Office, 119 North Main St. Contact: 845/583-8340.

CPR Class

HONESDALE — American Red Cross infant and child CPR. Registration required. 6 to 10 p.m. Hamlin Elementary School. Contact: 570/296-5229 or 570/253-2310.

Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross first aid. $50 per person. 2 to 5:45 p.m. Liberty Parks and Recreation Office, 119 North Main St. Contact: 845/583-8340.

Auditions

SCRANTON — Open auditions for “African Tales.” All children interested in acting and also those who would like hands-on experience in the theater are encouraged to attend the audition. Suggested ages are 7 to 15 years. Senior citizen roles are also available. Adults welcome to participate as volunteers. 6:30 p.m. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center. Contact: Kim 570/942-4656.

Workshop

JEFFERSONVILLE — “Nature Through the Seasons.” Participants will play games that will help them to recognize the animal tracks in the wild. Elementary and middle school students are welcome. 3:20 to 4:30 p.m. Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch, 19 Center Street Contact: 845/482-4350.

Blood Drive

WHITE MILLS — The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be accepting blood donations. White Mills Community Hall. Contact: 800/GIVE-LIFE.

Wed., Jan. 22

Workshop

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Sexuality and People with Disabilities” presented by Dave Hingsburger, M. Ed., a well known advocate for people with disabilities. Part of the Sullivan County Direct Support Professionals Speakers Series. $30. Limited seating. 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Seelig Theatre, Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 845/434-5750, ext. 4398.

Workshop

HARRIS — “Coping as a Caregiver” presented by Bonnie Lewis, coordinator of the Sulivan County Caregiver Resource Center. 2 to 3 p.m. Board Room A, Catskill Regional Medical Center. Contact: 845/794-3774.

Driving Class - Thru Jan. 23

MONTICELLO — 55 Alive Defensive Driving Class. $10. Both sessions must be attended. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hudson United Bank downstairs meeting room. Contact: Julia Jacobs 845/794-8233.

Reading

MONTICELLO — Members of The Alchemy Club read from their works and answer questions about writing. 7:30 p.m. E.B. Crawford Public Library.

Thu., Jan 23

Eagle Watching Field Trip

LACKAWAXEN — Join the Eagle Institute for an Eagle Watch field trip to popular viewing areas. $35 includes lunch, bus and program. Limited space available. 10 a.m. Eagle Institute Winter Field Office. Contact: 570/559-5960.

Dairy Management School

LIBERTY — Winter dairy management educational program focusing on forages and feeding. $20 covers lunch and materials. 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Contact: 845/292-6180.

Workshop

MIDDLETOWN — “Teens as parents of babies and toddlers” presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Middletown Recreation Center, 62-70 West Main Street. Contact: Mary Tracy 845/344-1234.

Meeting

HONESDALE — The Woman’s Club of Honesdale. Featuring guest speaker Judy Goyette on the students participating in That Special Gift Shop. 7 p.m. Central Methodist Church.

Support Group

MONTICELLO — Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE)presents a Relaxation and Stress Reduction Support Group. Weekly on Thursdays. 1 p.m. RISE office, 14 Prince Street. Contact: Cindy Zingher 845/791-9595.

Play - Thru Jan. 28

PORT JERVIS — “Little Shop of Horrors” presented by the Presby Players. $12. Jan. 23-25 at 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Marsh Hall, First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, 60 Sussex Street. Contact: 845/856-1231.

Meeting

HONESDALE — Wayne County Genealogy Group meeting. 4:30 p.m. Research Library, Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St. Contact: 570/253-3240 or e-mail wchs@ptd.net.

Fri., Jan. 24

Fly Fishing Show - Thru Jan. 26

SOMERSET — Annual Fly Fishing Show featuring the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild among others. $12 per day. $20 for two days. $28 for three days. Children under 12 $2 per day. Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden State Exhibit Center.

Workshop

HONESDALE — “Essential Eating,” a three-part seminar presented by Janie Quinn. $20 per person. Limited seating. Session dates are Jan. 24, 25 and Feb. 6. 6 to 8 p.m. On Centered Wings Holistic Enrichment Center, 942 Main Street. Contact: Anna Wilmot 570/251 4340.

Workshop

LIBERTY — Farm tax workshop presented by Cornell Coopertive Extension and First Pioneer Farm Credit. $5 extension members, $7 non-members. 1 to 3 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Contact: 845/282-6180 .

Sat., Jan. 25

Eagle Excursion

LACKAWAXEN — Join the Eagle Institute in a field excursion to see bald eagles in their natural habitat. Includes initial slide presentation. Reservations required. Contact: 845/557-6162, 570/685-5960 or email eagleinstitute@yahoo.com..

Art Exhibit - Thru Feb. 14

NARROWSBURG — “La Vie En Vaches,” an exhibit of paintings by artist E. Morisot. Opening reception Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Contact: 845/252-7576.

Blues Dance Party

CALLICOON — WJFF Radio Catskill Fourth Annual Winter Blues Dance Party featuring the music of the VanTwistics. $10 in advance ($12 at the door) include buffet dinner of meat and vegetarian chili, salad and desserts. 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Callicoon Youth Center. Contact: 845/482-4141.

Banquet

HONESDALE — Full Gospel Business Men’s Pocono Mountain Chapter banquet with speaker Tom Flannery, reporter. $9. 6 p.m. Cordaro’s Restaurant, Rt 6. Contact: 570/253-6948 or 570/253-5251.

Winter Celebration

LIVINGSTON MANOR — First Annual Horizon Farm winter celebration benefit. Featuring outdoor activities, home cooked food and a bonfire. $40 per person. Children free. Reservations required. 12 to 5 p.m. Horizon Farm, DeBruce Road. Contact: 845/439-4901.

Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross community CPR. $75 per person. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Liberty Parks and Recreation Office, 119 North Main St. Contact: 845/583-8340.

Sun., Jan. 26

Special Speaker

JEFFERSONVILLE — Mid-East peace delegate Spee Braun will speak on her expierences working for peace. 4 p.m. Community Room, Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch. Contact: 845/482-5057.

Galleries and Art Exhibits

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.

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.

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. Peg Vansiclen. Narrowsburg 8:30 a.m.; Callicoon 10:15 a.m. Info: 845/887-5112.

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.

NARROWSBURG — Rev. Phyllis S. Haynes. 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: 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 prostae 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.