Contributed photo Santa and his elves will be present to help light the Christmas tree in Barryville, NY on Saturday, December 1.

Holiday calendar: week 2

Friday, Nov. 30

Tree decoration at Horton Presbyterian

HORTONVILLE, NY—There will be a covered-dish supper and singing at a tree-decorating event at Hortonville Presbyterian Church. Advent chains will be made to take home for each family.

Saturday, Dec 1

Christmas tree lighting with a solar twist

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A taste of tradition for the holiday season: Chanukah treats

Irene Nehemiah’s Potato Latkes

By MARCIA NEHEMIAH

My mother is wont to give recipes in the “Jewish Mother” style: “stir in a little of this and add a pinch of that.” Over the years, after much observation and numerous phone calls, I have developed a more precise version of Irene’s recipe for potato latkes.

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Crafts for Christmas

LIBERTY, NY—Local artists offer a tempting assortment of unique and beautiful gifts for family, friends or self at the annual holiday show at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street.

A festive reception on Saturday, December 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. kicks off the seasonal show. The gallery is open on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

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Other stories in this issue:

• ‘Anne of Green Gables’ to be performed at Sullivan West
• Liberty Free presents play by Czech freedom fighter, ex-president
• Local dance students to perform ‘The Nutcracker' in Milford
• Outstanding Monticello High School music students to participate in Area All-state Music Festival
• Nutcracker Festival enchants young and old
• Community Unity benefit reset to December 11
• Welcoming Wellness