Holiday calendar: week 4

Friday, Dec. 14

Students sing at government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello will host a concert presented by the Tri Valley Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus, conducted by Lori Orestano James, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby.

Craft sale at the government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee will hold its annual sale of handmade crafts on from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center. Proceeds benefit the Retired Senior Volunteer Program so it may continue to support the Federation for the Homeless, Teen Parent programs, Skilled Nursing Facility and other community service agencies.

Tusten Youth dance

NARROWSBURG, NY —­ A dance for Tusten youth in grades 7 through 12 will be held at the Town of Tusten Town Hall in Narrowsburg on Friday, December 14 from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. There will be refreshments and a DJ, and the dance is sponsored by the Tusten Youth Commission. 845/252-6852.

Saturday, Dec. 15

‘Dickens’s Christmas’ in Hancock

HANCOCK, NY — Hancock’s East Front Street will be the site of its first ever “Dickens’s Christmas” from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. Festivities will include open houses and eggnog. The Hancock Partners Inc. will kick off the festivities with an open house from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at DAB/Neighbors Insurance at 85 East Front Street. The Little Victory Players will cap off the day with a modern adaptation of “Inspecting Carol,” a modern twist on Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Capitol Theatre. For details, see page 20.

Breakfast with Santa at Old Stone House

HASBROUCK, NY — The Old Stone House at 82 Hasbrouck Road hosts a breakfast with Santa with two seatings, one at 8:30 a.m. and a second at 10:00 a.m. Children can talk to Santa, hear holiday stories and engage in craft projects. The cost is $10 per child, $15 for two children, $20 for three children. 845/434-7626.

Picture with Santa

ELDRED, NY — Come with your children to have your picture taken with Santa next Saturday, December 15 at the Eldred United Methodist Church, 2 Eldred-Yulan Road, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A free-will $5 donation is suggested. Pictures with Santa will be printed immediately. 845/557-8210

Toys for Tots party

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Marine Corps League Wayne-Pike Detachment and Catskill Detachment will hold a Toys for Tots party at 7:00 p.m. at the Narrowsburg Inn. The cost of admission is one new, unwrapped toy, part of the Marine Corps League’s annual drive to help children of less fortunate families. There will be music by Kevin Campion, refreshments, coffee and dessert.

Open House and caroling

MILFORD, PA — Safe Haven will host a Gift of Giving open house from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with hot cocoa, cookies and an opportunity to select ornaments from their Gift of Giving Tree with the names of needy children to whom gifts and food baskets may be given. The open house will be followed by an hour of Christmas caroling through the village of Milford.

Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency On Aging holds Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, including an opportunity for photographs with the couple, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon (or until the food runs out) at the Pike County Complex, 150 Pike County Boulevard off Route 739. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Holiday Vocal Concert at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Kindred Spirits Arts Programs will present a holiday concert at Grey Towers at 5:30 p.m. featuring two rising stars, Melody Alesi, soprano, and David Katz, tenor. Seating is limited, and tickets, which cost $20, can be purchased at Forest Hall Antiques, 214 Broad Street, Milford. 570/296 4299. For details see page 20.

Holiday show and sing-along

CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Business Association and Maureen Neville will present a holiday show at Harmonie Hall in the Western Hotel at 9:00 p.m. The featured artists will include Kathy Geary, Annie Hat, Kazzrie Jaxen, Mark Magill and Mike and Maggie O’Brien with the Children’s Chorus. Mike O’Brien will also be performing with his band, which includes David Dann and Alex Duke. Tickets cost $10. Christmas cookies will be provided, and there will be a holiday sing-along immediately following the performance.

There is a snow date on Sunday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, call 845/887-5224 or 887-5640.

Holiday dance to benefit children’s bureau

HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Dance Studio, led by Joann Florance, will present its fourth annual Gift of Dance, performed to holiday music, at 1:00 p.m. at the Honesdale High School Auditorium. There is no admission fee, but monetary donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Wayne County Children’s Christmas Bureau. There will also be a bake sale to help raise additional money. 570/251-8350.

Ornament hunt in the park

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s 13th annual Ornament Hunt will take place at 11:00 a.m. in Central Park. The event, sponsored by the Greater Honesdale Partnership as part of its Honesdale for the Holidays, will offer young children the chance to scramble for ornaments and win a prize.

Children will be divided into three age groups: kindergarten and younger, first and second graders and third and fourth graders. Prizes for the hunt are donated by greater Honesdale area businesses. 570/253-5492.

Sunday, Dec. 16

Santa Claus is coming—on the fire truck—to town

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Santa will appear on a fire truck in the Highland Lake Fire District, leaving the firehouse at 1:00 p.m. to make his rounds. Households are invited to call 845/856-2631 to request that Santa make a stop at their houses.

Holiday arts and crafts sale

HASBROUCK, NY — There will be a holiday arts and crafts sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Old Stone House, with art classes, exhibits and jewelry making classes. Resident jewelry teacher Tamara Cohen will help you organize unique and inspiring holiday shopping.

Lumberland annual concert

GLEN SPEY — Friendly faces and cheer will abound at the Lumberland annual Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. at the Lumberland Town Hall, sponsored by the Lumberland Republican Club. The wonderful and talented performers will include Santa Claus. Refreshments will be served. Free. 845/858-2420.

Monday, Dec. 17

Jazz ensemble performs at government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello will host a concert presented by the Liberty Middle School Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Gary Siegel, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby.

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Tuesday, Dec. 18

Eldred students perform at government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello will host a vocal concert presented by students from the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, conducted by Barbara Balmer, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby.

$5K Raffle Drawing and 2007 Angels for McAuley Celebration

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Angels for McAuley celebration at Bon Secours Community Hospital will feature the choral sounds of ASK Elementary School and the Delaware Valley Elementary School, cookie decorating, visits with Santa and the drawing of the winner of the $5,000 raffle. Tickets are $50 each, and all proceeds benefit the McAuley Center.

To enter, visit the hospital gift shop or call 845/856-0677.

A Narrowsburg night of shopping to benefit EagleFest

NARROWSBURG, NY — Restaurants, shops and galleries will stay open late to celebrate the holiday spirit and raise money for EagleFest. Events take place from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For details, see page 23.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Liberty band holiday concert

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello will host a vocal concert presented by the Liberty High School Honors Band, conducted by Gary Siegel, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Liberty chorus holiday concert

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello will host a vocal concert presented by the Liberty High School Chorus, conducted by Gary Siegel, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby.