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Thu., Feb. 6

Lecture

HONESDALE — The history of Wayne County and the D&H Canal presented by Gloria McCullough of the Wayne County Historical Society. 7 p.m. Honesdale Branch of the Pike County Public Library. Contact: 570/253-1220.

Budget Development Meeting

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

Workshop

CALLICOON — Wildlife Tracking presented by the Sullivan West Public Library. An after school program. Part of the “Nature through the Seasons” series. Callicoon Branch Western Sullivan Public Library. Contact: 845/887-4040.

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.

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.

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.

Fri., Feb. 7

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. Catskil 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.

Community Meeting

LIBERTY — Open community meeting presented by the Task Force for Prevention of Sexual Abuse. 9 to 11 a.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension. Contact: 845/791-9595.

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.

Breakfast

HONESDALE — Boy Scout Troop 1 fund raising breakfast. Reservations requested. 8 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 10th St. Contact: 800/894-2211.

First Friday Exchange

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce first Friday business exchange with guest speaker Thomas C. Zyra, bureau chief, Albany office of the NY State Insurance Department. $10 includes breakfast. 7:45 to 9 a.m. Blue Horizon Diner, Rt. 42. Contact: 845/292-8500.

Sat., Feb. 8

Open House

WURTSBORO — Shop ‘till 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.

Ski Races

MONTICELLO — Annual downhill fireman’s ski races featuring firefighters from all over the state competing for the trophy. Sponsored by Monticello Fire Department. Holiday Mountain Ski Area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mon., Feb. 10

Class

DINGMAN — EMT Transition Course for EMTs who are currently certified and wish to expand their knowledge and skills in accordance with new standards. $85. Mon., Tues and Fri. evenings. 7 to 10 p.m. DIngman Township Fire Department. Contact: 800/427-1911 or online at www.emsnp.org.

Tue., Feb. 11

Book Discussion

MONTICELLO — “Women and Honor: Some Notes on Lying” an essay by Adrienne Rich. Part of the great book discussion program. All are welcome. 7:30 p.m. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 187-189 Broadway. Contact: 845/794-4660.

Adoption Meeting

LAKE HUNTINGTON — Learn how Family Focus Adoption Services can help you become a foster parent. 7 p.m. Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church, CR 116. Contact: Pamela DeMan 845/252-7198.

Wed., Feb. 12

Volunteer Orientation

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley. 7 to 8 p.m. Room G113, Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 914/478-9474.

Meeting

BETHANY — Dairy Herd Management presented by the Penn State Cooperative Extension and Monsanto Dairy Business. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Red Schoolhouse Restaurant meeting room, Rtes 247 and 670. Contact: Ed Pruss 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

Film - Thru Feb. 16

CALLICOON — “Far From Heaven” (PG13). A powerful story that examines forbidden love, racial tension and enotional honesty in 1957. Part of the CineArt series. $6/50 adults. $5 children. Feb. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 15 at 2 and 9:45 p.m. Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Callicoon Theater. Contact: 845/887-4460.

Meeting

MATAMORAS — Milford Valley Quilt Guild work meeting featuring a demonstration by Laura Orben on how to make peace roses. Contact: 570/685-7811.

Lecture

MONTICELLO — John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, will demonstrate and discuss websites pertaining to Sullivan County history. 7:30 p.m. E.B. Crawford Public Library, 187-189 Broadway. Contact: 845/794-4660.

Musical

EAST STROUDSBURG — “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a musical about modern day relationships. $40 preferred seating. $30 general admission. $25 seniors. $10 ESU students. 7 p.m. Abeloff Convocation Center, East Stroudsburg University. Contact: 570/422-3808.

Meditation

MILFORD — Free meditation with Reiki sessions. Three consecutive Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Milford Branch of the Pike County Public Library. Contact: 570/296-8211.

Thu., Feb. 13

First Aid Class

HONESDALE — American Red Cross basic first aid class. Limited class size, registration required. 6 to 10 p.m. Bethany Village. Contact: 570/296-5229 or 570/253-2310.

Winter Dairy Management School

LIBERTY — Facilities and equipment classes presented by the Cornell Animal Science and Pro-Dairy staff. $20 per person includes lunch and materials. 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Contact: 845/292-6180.

Lecture

HONESDALE — The old stone jail and other historic Honesdale buildings presented by Gloria McCullough of the Wayne County Historical Society. 7 p.m. Honesdale Branch of the Pike County Public Library. Contact: 570/253-1220.

Children’s Stories

HAWLEY — “The Adventures of Christopher Otter” presented by local authors John and Teresa Cerand. 6 to 7 p.m. Hawley Public Library, Main Ave. Contact: 570/226-4620.

Workshop

JEFFERSONVILLE — Wildlife Tracking presented by the Sullivan West Public Library. An after school program. Part of the “Nature through the Seasons” series. Jeffersonville Branch Western Sullivan Public Library. Contact: 845/482-4350.

Teen Scene Club

DINGMAN — A new club for young adults ages 12 and up featuring a variety of activities. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Dingman Township Branch, Pike County Public Library. Contact: 570/686-7045.

Meeting

MONTICELLO — Catskill Exotic Bird Club meeting featuring guest speaker Dr. Richard Stein. All are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Hudson United Bank meeting room, Broadway. Contact: Matt Frumess 845/292-5242.

Fund Raiser

NARROWSBURG — Featuring home made brownies gift wrapped and accompanied by original Valentine’s Day poems written by members of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective. Feb. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Peck’s Market. Contact: 845/252-7506.

Fri., Feb. 14

Concert

MILFORD — Award winning singer/songwriter Sean Sullivan performs a special selection of love songs for Valentine’s Day. Two seatings. $79 per couple, first seating. $89 per couple, second seating. Includes four course meal. Contact: 570/296-6373.

Sat., Feb. 15

Winter Fest - Thru Feb. 16

ROSCOE — First Annual Trout Town, USA, WinterFest weekend featuring ice skating, cross country skiing, arts an craft fair, buffet dinner, pancake breakfast and more. Many events free. $20 per person for dinner. Contact: 607/498-4422 or online at www.roscoeny.com.

Community Celebration - Thru Feb. 16

HONESDALE — Historic Honesdale’s “Beat the Winter Blues Weekend.” Contact: 570/253-5492.

Seniors for Seniors

HIGHLAND LAKE — Get together and spend time with other seniors in the Sullivan County area for fun and support. Every third Sunday. Contact: Joe 845/557-0105.

Dinner

LIBERTY — Annual pot roast supper. $7.50 adults and take-outs. $3.50 children 10 and younger. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Liberty United Methodist Church.

Sun., Feb. 16

Ice Fishing Contest

KAUNEONGA LAKE — 18th Annual King/Queen of the Ice fishing contest. Featuring up to $2,000 in cash prizes. $12 per-registration. $15 contest day registration. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. White Lake. Contact: 845/794-2000.

Special Race

MONTICELLO — “Lady Godiva Pace” for women drivers only. Monticello Raceway. Contact: 845/794-4100, ext. 557.

Valentine Breakfast

NARROWSBURG — Annual Tusten-Cochecton Library Valentine Breakfast featuring orange juice, pancakes, eggs, sausage, cinnamon rolls, and beverage. All you can eat. $5 adults. $3 children 4-12. Under 4 free. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tusten Town Hall.

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.