When discipline is not a dirty word

LIBERTY, NY — Parenting can be one of the most challenging and rewarding responsibilities a person faces. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCE) will host a six-week class titled “Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word,” beginning on Thursday, February 9 at 6 p.m.

The class will be held at the CCE education center. There is no charge to attend.

Participants will learn the research-based seven principles of positive discipline. Topics to be covered include understanding children’s behavior, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, setting realistic limits, and developing healthy family relationships.

The CCE education center is located at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.

Pre-registration is required. Sign up by calling the CCE office at 845/292-6180, ext. 100, or email sullivan@cornell.edu.

To learn more about this class and other CCE programs, visit sullivancce.org/events.

Networking breakfast from the Sullivan County Chamber

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The next First Friday networking breakfast from the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce will take place on at 7 a.m. on Friday, February 3 at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre.

The center is located at 219 Main St.

The breakfast costs $25 for members and $35 for future members. Tickets can be purchased at business.catskills.com/events/calendar.

Life lessons at a gas station job

MARGARETVILLE, NY — “The Gas Station Chronicles,” published by RoseDog Books, offers true stories from Henry Friedman’s time of working at a gas station.

Friedman gives a look into the changing times, as rural New York met challenges of being in the New York City watershed.

This gas station at the time was one of the last full-service stations in the area, and now no longer exists. Located in a mostly farming community, the gas station provided Friedman with an opportunity to get to know regular customers, many of whom came into town at least once a week for their needs.

“The Gas Station Chronicles” is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $11 and can be purchased at rosedogbookstore.com/the-gas-station-chronicles.

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Exploring the disparate definitions of humanity at Catskill Art Space

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The sculptural work of Judith Henry, Samuelle Green and Lizzie Wright will be featured in the first exhibitions of 2023 at the Catskill Art Space. An artist talk will mark the opening day at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4.

The works will be on view at the art space’s ground-floor galleries from Saturday, February 4 to Saturday, March 18.

The sculptures explore the intersection and divergence of contemporary sculptural practices utilizing found objects, according to a news release. The presentation reflects disparate perspectives on what it is to be human, from human forms and experiences to visions of an afterlife.

The Catskill Art Space is located at 48 Main St.

Exhibition hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.catskillartspace.org.

G. Oliver King, left, will present Frederick Douglass' lecture "Self-Made Men" on Tuesday, February 7. Douglass is pictured at right.

Becoming the ‘Self-Made’ man at WSPL

ONLINE, CALLICOON and NARROWSBURG, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) will hold G. Oliver King’s presentation of Frederick Douglass’ lecture “Self-Made Men” on Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m.

The lecture will be held in person at the Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL), Delaware Free branch, and on Zoom.

Frederick Douglass was an American abolitionist, writer, orator and statesman.

The library is located at 45 Lower Main St. in Callicoon.

On Wednesday, February 8, at 5 p.m., Kendra Payne from the Herbal Scoop will host a workshop on crafting loose-leaf tea blends. Bring a glass jar. This workshop takes place at the Tusten-Cochecton branch, located at 198 Bridge St. in Narrowsburg.

To register for events and for more information, visit www.wsplonline.org.

Broadway cabaret benefits Honesdale performing arts

HONESDALE, PA — The second annual Broadway cabaret, performed by students from Honesdale’s performing arts program, will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at the Honesdale Golf Club.

The show, titled “A Broadway Cabaret,” is a dinner theatre and concert-style event that showcases the talent of the students.

Appropriate dress is required in the clubhouse at all times for participants, members and guests aged 10 and up. The dress code requires men in collared shirts and dress pants—jackets are preferred; ladies should wear dresses, skirts, slacks, capris or blouses with collared tops.

“A Broadway Cabaret” is sponsored by the Friends of Honesdale Performing Arts. The group supports the students, teachers and parents of the Honesdale Performing Arts program by raising funds, recruiting volunteers and conducting events.

The golf club is located at 121 Golf Hill Rd.

Tickets cost $50 for general admission and $48 for students. The performance will be held on one night only, and includes dinner.

Purchase tickets at www.honesdalepac.com.

For more information, call 570/251-9831.

Call for entries for the Great Wall of Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — The Great Wall of Honesdale is looking for artists in all mediums to create art on the theme “Home,” for this year’s wall.

The deadline for entries is Tuesday, February 28 at midnight.

Artists can submit up to three entries. The cost is $10 for one entry, $15 for two and $20 for three.

Selections will be made based on artistic quality, graphic strength and interpretation of the theme. All submissions should be horizontal and able to accommodate cropping if needed.

For more information, visit waynecountyartsalliance.org. Direct questions to waynecountyartsalliance@gmail.com.

John McKenna, author of "The Neversink Chronicles"

‘The Neversink Chronicles’ and the lives of the displaced

ONLINE — What happened to the people who were living in the area of the future New York City reservoirs? Learn about them at a discussion about the novel “The Neversink Chronicles.” The talk will be held online at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 5.

The book’s author, John Dwaine McKenna, is the writer and reviewer behind the Mysterious Book Report review site.

The talk is sponsored by the Time and the Valleys Museum.

McKenna’s book links together 17 fictional stories, set between 1937 and 2003. The stories are tied together by the real-life events in the lives of residents in the Rondout and Neversink valleys who were displaced by New York City for the building of the Delaware water system.

McKenna will answer questions about writing, and will discuss his newest work.

Tickets cost $5 for non-members, and there is no cost for members. To register, email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org with “Neversink Chronicles” in the subject line, or call 845/985-7700.

For more information, and to pick up a copy of the book, visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.