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Thu., Feb. 27

Gardening Class

MONTICELLO — “Gardening from the Ground Up,” an adult education class presented by BOCES. Learn the basics of gardening. Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. St. John Education Center. Contact: 845/791-4070.

Lecture

HONESDALE — Pond management lecture featuring experts from Penn State, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Mansfield University. Free. Registration required. 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Wayne County Office of Penn State Cooperative Extension. Contact: 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

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 email wchspa@ptd.net.

Read-A-Loud

NARROWSBURG — Beach Party Read-A-Loud. Wear your bathing suit, bring a beach towel and your favorite summerime stories and poems. 7 p.m. Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, Bridge St. Contact: 845/252-3360.

Water Clinic

LIBERTY — Well water testing clinic. Presentation topics relate to well water quality, protection and treatment methods. $5 Cooperative Extension members. $7 non-members. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension office. Contact: 845/292-6180.

Fri., Feb. 28

Blood Drive

DAMASCUS — Blood drive. 1 to 6 p.m. Lower driveway, Damascus Elementary School.

Dog Show - Thru Mar. 1

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Kennel Club 29th and 30th annual all breed dog show and obedience trials. $4 adults. $2 seniors and children. 9 a.m. Monticello Raceway. Contact: 846/692-8819 or online at www.mnykc.org.

Ice Fishing Contest

HURLEYVILLE — Town of Fallsburg Parks and Recreation Commission 15th Annual Ice Fishing Contest. $5 adults. Free for 14 and under. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morningside Lake. Contact: J.W. Halchak 845/436-5418, George Price 845/434-3475 or Fred Turner 845/434-7706.

Volunteer Training - Thru Mar. 2

HAWLEY — “Together We Prepare” disaster preparedness training. Presented by the American Red Cross. Wallenpaupack Area High School. Contact: 570/253-2310 or 570/296-5229.

Performance

MIDDLETOWN — “An Evening of Improvisational Jazz” featuring pianist-vocalist Kazzrie Jaxen (Liz Gorrill), bassist Harvie S (Harvie Swartz) and others. $5. 8 p.m. Grand Hall, Morrison Hall Mansion, Orange County Community College. Contact: 845/341-4891 or online at www.sunyorange.edu/lyceum.

Sat., Mar. 1

Christmas Tree Meeting

HAZELTON — Regional Christmas tree growers meeting and trade show. Registration required. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Genetti Lodge and Conference Center. Contact: 570/325-2788.

Workshop

HAWLEY — Learn about Ukrainian egg decoration in a class led by Hana Gorman. Wear old clothes. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hawley Library, 103 Main Ave. Contact: 570/226-4620.

Talent Show

HORTONVILLE — The 17th Annual Hortonville Talent Show. See your friends and neighbors perform, or get up on stage yourself. $3 adults. $1 children under 12. Proceeds benefit Project Esperanza, a Nicaraguan community. 7:30 p.m. Hortonville Presbyterian Church Contact: Jane Orcutt 845/887-4346.

Performance

CALLICOON — Piano man and singer Bob Malone. $10. Limited space. 8 p.m. Braman Arts Conservatory, 70 Main St. Contact: 845/887-1901.

CPR Class

LIBERTY — American Red Cross infant and child CPR class. $55. Registration required. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Liberty Parks & Recreation Office, 119 North Main St. Contact: 845/583-8340.

Program

MILLBROOK — Maple sugaring program presented by the National Park Service. See and participate in the sugaring process from tree to table. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Millbrook Village, Old Mine Rd. Contact: 908/496-4458 or 570/588-2447.

Auditions - Thru Mar. 2

NARROWSBURG — Auditions for the Delaware Valley Opera’s 2003 season. Mar. 1 from 12 to 6 p.m. Mar. 2 from 1 to 6 p.m. Gloria Krause Recital Hall, Delaware Valley Arts Center, Main St. Contact: 845/252-3136.

Presentation Day

LIBERTY — Sullivan County 4-H public presentation day featuring various projects by 4-Hers from all over the county. 10 a.m. Sullivan County BOCES, Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Contact: Laurie Smith 845/292-6180 or email sullivancounty4h@yahoo.com.

Sun., Mar. 2

Reading

NARROWSBURG — Author Joe Freda. Part of the “Writers Among Us” series. $3. 2 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, 37 Main St. Contact: 845/252-7576.

Art Exhibit

HURLEYVILLE — “Rural Majesty,” photography by LaVerne Black. Opening reception Mar. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beck Gallery, Catskill Art Society, 265 Main St.

Pancake Breakfast

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Annual White Sulphur Springs Fire Department pancake breakfast. 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Firehouse, Rte. 52.

Ice Skating

BETHEL — Town of Bethel Youth Board ice skating at Kutsher’s in Monticello. $5. Town of Bethel residents only. 3 to 5 p.m. Kutsher’s. Contact: Kathy Hector 845/583-7758.

Mon., Mar. 3

Seminar

HARRIS — “Adapting Your Home for the Alzheimer’s Patient” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Reservations required. 7 to 8 p.m. Catskill Regional Medical Center. Contact: 845/794-3774.

Tue., Mar. 4

Pancake Supper

HAMLIN — Featuring pancakes, sausage, fruit cups, beverages and desserts. $5 adults. $2.50 children 6 to 12. Under 5 free. 4 to 7 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Routes 191 and 590. Contact: John Otway 570/689-2074 or Gary Swingle 570/689-4271.

Dairy Day

JEFFERSONVILLE — Sullivan County Dairy Day 2003 presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sylvio’s Jeffersonville Inn, Rte. 52.

Class

HAWLEY — Learn about decorative ceramic tiles with artist Zachary Romano. $10 includes all five classes. Limited class size. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hawley Library, 103 Main St. Contact: 570/226-4620.

Guest Speaker

PORT JERVIS — Dr. Joshua Rieber of Tri-State Eye joins the Diabetes Group for their meeting. 3 p.m. McAuley Center, 140 Hammon St. Contact: Linda Harding 570/296-4550.

Wed., Mar. 5

Workshop

MIDDLETOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program workshop. Learn what’s new in gardening for 2003. $10. Registration required. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 1 Ashley Ave. Contact: 845/344-1234.

Memorial Service

HONESDALE — Chapel memorial service in memory of patients who have died at Wayne Memorial Hospital. 4 p.m. 601 Park St. Contact: 570/253-8100.

Thu., Mar. 6

Play - Thru Mar. 20

LA PLUME — “Having Our Say” presented by The Northeast Theater. $5 student matinees: Mar. 6 and 20 at 11:30 a.m. and Mar. 11-14 at 10 a.m. $18 general. $10 seniors and Keystone employees. $6 students. Mar. 6 at 7 p.m., Mar. 7, 8, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. Mar. 9 and 23 at 2 p.m. Mar. 16 at 2 p.m. Mar. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Theatre in Brooks, Keystone College, Routes 6 and 11. Contact: Liz Markowitz 570/945-6976.

Meeting

NARROWSBURG — Upper Delaware Council regular monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Tusten Town Hall, Bridge St. Contact: 845/252-3022.

Bus Trip

MILFORD — Join the Friends of the Pike County Public Library on their annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. $35. Reservations required. 7:30 a.m. Milford branch, Pike County Public Library. Contact: Joyce Clark 570/296-7884.

Budget Development Meeting

NARROWSBURG — Budget workshop meeting for the Sullivan West Central School district’s 2003-04 budget. Regular meeting follows. 7:30 p.m. Narrowsburg campus, Sullivan West Central School.

Musical Revue

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Women’s History Month musical revue chronicling the evolution of women’s rights and roles in American culture. $2. 6 p.m. Seelig Theater, Sullivan County Community College. Contact: 845/434-5750, ext. 4303.

Fri., Mar. 7

Plays

HANCOCK — Three comedies about the embarassments of love. Featuring “Here We Are” by Dorothy Parker, “The Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekov and “Apollo de Bellac” by Maurice Girandoux. Free. 7 p.m. The Family School, Whiting Road. Contact: 845/887-5213.

Shabbat

LIBERTY — Be a part of a national Shabbat celebration. Featuring a candle lighting, services and a traditional Shabbat dinner. $18 adults. $12 children under 12. Reservation required. 5:30 p.m. Congregation Ahavath Israel, 39 Chestnut St. Contact: 845/292-8843.

Meeting Ongoing

HAWLEY — All State Bassmasters Fishing Club. Free membership, open to all fishermen from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. First Thursday of every month. 6 p.m .Hawley Library, Rte. 6 Contact: Fred Fisherman 570/226-3305.

Play - Thru Mar. 9

SCRANTON — “A Couple of Blaguards” featuring Malachy McCourt. Part of the Irish Heritage Celebration. $20. 8 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center. Contact: 570/344-1111 or 888/669-8966.

Film

MIDDLETOWN — “Colonel Redl” a 1985 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize winning film set in Austria of the early 20th century. $2. 7 p.m. Harriman Hall, Room 111, Orange County Community College. Contact: 845/341-4891.

Children’s Play

SCRANTON — “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “The Very Quiet Cricket.” $7. 7 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center Masonic Temple. Contact: 570/344-1111 or 888/669-8966.

Sat., Mar. 8

Dance

CALLICOON — The “Almost Spring Fling Dance” featuring music by The Vantwistics with Annie Hat. $10, bring your own beverage. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Delaware Youth Center. Contact: 845/887-5939..

Play

MIDDLETOWN — “Paul Bunyan’s American Tall Tales” presented by the Vagabond Acting Troupe of Morgantown, PA. $6 adults. $5 seniors. $3 children. 2 p.m. Orange Hall Theater, Orange County Community College. Contact: 845/341-4891.

CPR Class

MILFORD — Healthcare Renewal Course presented by Newton Memorial Hospital. $50. Registration required. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Milford Health and Wellness Center, 111 East Catherine St. Contact: 973/579-9340.

Nature Walk

WURTSBORO — Explore the night sky with the Basha Kill Area Association. 7 p.m. Haven Road Pakring Lot, off Rte. 209.

Workshop

HONESDALE — Beekeeping workshop presented by the Wayne County Beekeepers Association and Penn State Cooperative Extension. Limited class size, registration required. 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Wayne County Visitors Center, 303 Commercial St. Contact: Dave Messersmith 570/253-5970, ext. 239.

Workshop

ARKVILLE — Catskill Forestry Association tree planting workshop. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. 42838 State Hwy. 28. Contact: 845/586-3054.

Awareness Day

MONTICELLO — “Taking a Stand in a Drug Free Land: The 22nd Anniversary Awareness Day,” presented by the Sullivan County Cares Coalition, Recovery Center, United Way, local school districts and BOCES. Featuring the Harlem Wizards and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monticello High School. Contact: 845/292-9100.

Sun., Mar. 9

Reading

NARROWSBURG — Poet laura E.J. Moran and members of the NaCl Theater. Part of the “Writers Among Us” series. $3. 2 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, 37 Main St. Contact: 845/252-7576.

Memorial Performance

LIBERTY — “Remembering Phil Ochs,” a musical tribute to the folk legend. Featuring Sloan Wainwright, Kim and Reggie Harris, Greg Greenway and SONiA. $30 for dinner and show. $18 for show only. Sullivan COunty Community College. Contact: 845/482-4141.

Ice Skating

BETHEL — Town of Bethel Youth Board ice skating at Kutsher’s in Monticello. $5. Town of Bethel residents only. 3 to 5 p.m. Kutsher’s. Contact: Kathy Hector 845/583-7758.

Workshop

MILFORD — “Welcome Spring” slate decorating workshop. Bring your own slate or stone. 12 to 2 p.m. Dingman Township Branch, Pike County Public Library. Contact: 570/686-4075.

Stamp Auction

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Philatelic Society stamp auction. Following regular meeting. 1 p.m. Temple Sholom. Contact: Art 845/794-2586.

Galleries and Art Exhibits

Artist’s Exhibit - Thru Apr. 14

EAST STROUDSBURG — “Jazz Paintings” featuring portraits oflegendary 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 Gallry of the Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets. Contact: 570/442-3483.

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

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.

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.