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Thu. Jan. 30

Book Discussion

JEFFERSONVILLE — Learn about the variety of children’s books available. Recommended for anyone who deals with children. Light refreshments will follow. 7 p.m. Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch. Contact: 845/482-4350.

Club Formation

MILFORD — Community Counts a new 4-H club focusing on community service projects. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, East Ann St. Contact: 570/296-3400.

Sat., Feb. 1

Sportsmen’s Show Cancellation

LOCH SHELDRAKE — The Sullivan County Historical Society annual sportsmen’s show has been cancelled. Contact: 845/434-8044.

Snowshoe Excursion

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Join the Catskill Center in exploring the winter beauty of the Catskills on a snowshoe excursion through Beech Mountain Nature Preserve. Dress warm and bring plenty of water. 10 a.m. DEC parking area, Beech Mountain Rd. Contact: 845/586-2611 or online at www.catskillcenter.org.

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.

Performance

CALLICOON — Ellie Sarty performs her mix of jazz, folk, blues and rock. Proceeds benefit the Sullivan County SPCA. 8:30 p.m. Harmonie Hall, Western Hotel. Contact: 570/224-6334.

Workshop

LOCH SHELDRAKE — College financial aid workshop including discussion on the various federal and state programs available. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Paul Grossinger Dining Room, Statler Hall, Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 845/434-5750, ext. 4289.

Play

LACKAWAXEN — “The Housekeeper” presented by the Lakeside Players. $29 includes dinner and show. 6 p.m. Lackawaxen House. Contact: 570/685-7061.

Christian Men’s Seminar

CALLICOON — “The Role of the Church” a Christian Action Seminar for Men. Featuring speaker Rev. Bill Banuchi, executive director of the New York Christian Coalition. $25 registration thru Jan. 26 includes lunch and materials. $30 after Jan. 26. Hill’s Resort. Contact: 845/482-5300.

Conference

HAZELTON — Meat goat producers conference featuring sessions on efficient handling, breeding, parasite management, and marketing. $20 per person includes lunch and conference materials. 8:45 a.m. Genetti Lodge and Conference Center, Rte. 390. Contact: Dave Messersmith 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

First Aid Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross Standard First Aid class with automatic electric defibrillator training. $85. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Liberty Parks and Recreation Office, 119 North Main St. Contact: 800/514-5103.

Sun., Feb. 2

Pancake Breakfast

WOODBOURNE — Annual pancake breakfast. Take outs available. $5 adults. $3 children under 12. Under 5 free. 6 a.m. to 12 noon. Woodbourn FIre Company #1.

Ice Tee Golf Tournament

YULAN — The Town of Highland Lions Club Ice Tee Open. $9 per player for nine holes. Cash prizes, 3 club limit. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Colonial, Washington Lake. Contact: Robert C. Bliefemich 845/557-8415, or Jolene Porter 845/557-8532.

Performance

LIBERTY — Erin Slaver playing a mix of music from bluegrass to Broadway on her fiddle. Part of the “Music in February” series. 4 p.m. The Theatre Cafe, Main St. Contact: Online at www.LibertyTheatreNY.com.

Meeting and Presentation

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Philatelic Society meeting featuring a slide program on “The Aristocrats of U.S. First Day Covers.” 1 p.m. Temple Sholom, Dillon and Port Jervis Roads. Contact: Art 845/794-2586.

Concert

NARROWSBURG — Voices of Peace perform to benefit St. Paul’s Scholarship Fund. Free will offering. Refreshments will be available. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31 Erie Ave. Contact: Pastor Phyllis Haynes 845/252-3919 or email stpaul@ezaccess.net.

Mon., Feb. 3

Performance

GRAHAMSVILLE — “Tikki Tikki Tembo and Other Stories” presented by Story Salad Productions. Designed to inspire and entertain children. 9 a.m. Tri-Valley Central School. Contact: Linda Whyman 845/292-0082, ext. 129.

Artist’s Exhibit - Thru Apr. 14

EAST STROUDSBURG — “Jazz Paintings” featuring portraits of legendary jazz performers by Edward Pramuk and John Opie. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. and Wed. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue., Thu., and Fri. Madelon Powers Gallery of the Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets. Contact: 570/442-3483.

Tue., Feb. 4

Casting Call - Thru Feb. 9

HURLEYVILLE — Audition for “The Odd Couple” to be presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Feb. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Cultural Center. Contact: Seth 845/292-4118.

Presentation

PORT JERVIS — Dr. Walter Kaufmann speaks on “Diabetes and your heart.” Registration requested. 2 p.m. McAuley Center Meeting Room, 140 Hammond St. Contact: Linda Harding 570/296-4550.

Parents for Parents Support Group

LIBERTY — Sullivan Family Support Group Parents for Parents offers support, information and resources for families who have children or teenagers who struggle with emotional or behavioral challenges. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rubin Pollak Education Center. Contact: Debbie O’Malley 845/292-0082, ext. 140.

Community CPR Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross community CPR training. $75. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Liberty Parks and Recreation Office, 119 North main St. Contact: 800/514-5103.

Wed., Feb. 5

Walk

DINGMAN’S FERRY — Join members of the Pocono Environmental Education Center for a walk in the woods. Look for winter birds, animal tracks and other winter wildlife. Members free. $3 non-members. 10 a.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center. Contact: 570/828-2319, email peec@ptd.net or online at www.peec.org.

Thu., Feb. 6

A.R.E. Study Group Ongoing

LAKE HUNTINGTON — A local group to discuss and study the works of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, based on the work of Edgar Cayce. All are welcome. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church, CR 116. Contact: Jacob Wielhouwer 845/295-9259.

CPR Class

HAMLIN — American Red Cross adult CPR class. Limited class size. Registration required. 6 to 10 p.m. Comfort Inn Hamlin. Contact: 570/296-5229 or 570/253-2310.

Budget Development Meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE — Sullivan West Central School District budget development meetings. 7:30 p.m. Jeff-Youngsville campus.

Presentation

EAST STROUDSBURG — The Guerrilla Girls, a group of jungle drag-wearing women artists, writers, performers and film makers who use humor to fight discrimination. Free. 7:30 p.m. Cecilia S. Cohen Arts Center, Fine and Performing Arts Center, East Stroudsburg University. Contact: 570/422-3378.

Fri., Feb. 7

Theatrical Poetry

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Uni-Verse, Colliding Worlds III” a black history event and Smokin’ Spoken Wordz production showcasing local and tri-state area poets. $10. Student and senior discounts available. 7:30 p.m. Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 845/434-5750, ext. 4303.

Art Exhibit - Thru Feb. 23

HURLEYVILLE — “Dogs, Cats & Other Domestic Types—An Exhibition about Love in the 20th Century.” Featuring the works of area artists in various media. Catskill Arts Society. Contact: 845/436-4227.

Concert

SCRANTON — Blues Women in the 20th Century performed by the all female jazz ensemble Straight Ahead. $12 includes light supper and desserts. $10 for concert only. Reservations required for supper. 6:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center. Contact: 570/344-1111 or 888/669-8966.

Sat., Feb. 8

Educator Training

MIDDLETOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension childcare and early childhood educator training. $25 per person includes breakfast, lunch and program materials. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County, 1 Ashley Ave. Contact: Denyse Variano 845/344-1234.

Open House

WURTSBORO — Shop ‘Til You Drop, an open house presented by Laurie Rubenstein-Fleck featuring items from a number of area businesses. RSVP requested. 1 to 4 p.m. 1063 County Rt. 172. Contact: 845/888-2618.

Sun., Feb. 9

Ice Bowl 2003

HONESDALE — The 5th annual “No wimps, no whiners” Pocono Disc Golf Association Ice Bowl. No complaints about the weather. Open 18+ registration $25, all other divisions $15. Bring food donations for the Honesdale Community Pantry. 10:30 a.m. Prompton Lake. Contact: 570/253-1534.

Concert

PORT JERVIS — Voices of Peace, trombonist Rick Regan and other artists perform to benefit the Children’s Choir Camp Fund. Free will offering. Childcare available. 4 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main St. Contact: 845/856-1033 or 570/296-7280.

Guest Speaker

BEACH LAKE — Dina Michael Sage will speak on the spiritual wisdom and teachings of the elders of the Hopi Indians. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Upper Delaware Unitarian Fellowship. Refreshments will be served after the service. 10 a.m. Berlin Township Community Center. Contact: 845/252-6626 or 570/253-2793.

Pancake Breakfast

YOUNGSVILLE — Youngsville Fire Department annual winter pancake breakfast. $5 adults. $3 children 5 to 12. Under 5 free. 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Youngsville Fire House, Shandele Rd.

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, Rte. 97

CALLICOON — Thursdays 7 p.m. Holy Cross Church, Rte. 97.

ELDRED — Thursday, 8 p.m. Bethany Christian Fellowship, Rte 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.

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.