Sullivan 180 celebrates a healthier generation and bestows awards

FERNDALE, NY — Sullivan 180 hosted the third annual Empowering a Healthier Generation Celebration on September 21 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.  It was an evening celebrating …
Free prostate screenings at Garnet Health Medical Center

MIDDLETOWN, NY —  Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings Monday, Sept. 25, and Thursday, Sept. 28, at the …

Admire the fall foliage

PORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis NY Tourism is celebrating its 30th annual Fall Foliage Festival on Sunday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Port Jervis. You’ll find …

Lake Huntington News

Halloween doings with the Cochecton Youth Group and more

I’m looking forward to doing all the fall things—pumpkin and apple picking, decorating the house with mums, hiking our local trails to see the foliage colors change and taking in a …
Narrowsburg News

Lessons learned at the grocery store

My sister Emily often says, “You want everyone to be happy.” She isn’t wrong. That’s my nature—but I’m realistic. It’s impossible for everyone to be …
Honesdale News

Lavapalooza was a success

On August 5, Growing Older Together sponsored a 1950s rockabilly-style carnival and picnic fundraiser for the whole family.
Seniors
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults—a 10-year, …
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Sunday, September 10 is  Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their …
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Sustainability
Fight inhumane clothing production practices—swap your stuff

SHOHOLA, PA — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) will hold a clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at the Artists’ Market Community Center. Despite …

Farm-to-table dinner at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its seventh annual Farm-to-Table dinner, featuring local produce, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 on …

Recovery

Risky business

NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.  …
Looking Back
Community living stories
Honesdale Beer & Wine Fest

HONESDALE, PA — The Rotary Club of Honesdale is hosting Honesdale Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, September 23 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The festival features …

Car show to benefit Korri McDoal

ROSCOE, NY — Korri McDoal is a single mother of six battling stage 4 cancer, and a car show to help her will take place on Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roscoe …

Celebrating—and raising funds for—farmworkers

CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY — Rural & Migrant Ministry (RMM) announces the Farmworker Celebration & Walk, on Saturday, September 23 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the central office (the Grail), …

When a crisis means you can’t get to work

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) has received a $5,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support community-empowering initiatives through the …