Anyone else counting down the days until spring? The warm weather can’t get here fast enough. I’m looking forward to less-frigid temperatures and later sunsets.

Great job done by the members of the Cochecton Ambulance Corps who participated in the Kent Volunteer Fire Department ice-rescue drill earlier this month.

The Women’s Community Club of Cochecton (WCCC) does not meet during the winter, but the group would like to keep in contact with members, friends and other town residents who may be feeling shut-in, lonely or just bored in the cold, ice and snow. If you, or someone you know, would appreciate occasional friendly phone calls, notify vice president Nancy Campis at 845/866-2343. The WCCC is hoping to have a luncheon in the spring and will again offer scholarships to Sullivan West graduating high school seniors. More information coming soon.

The Roscoe, NY, Chamber of Commerce is holding its Trout Town Ice Festival on Saturday, February 26 starting at 10 AM throughout Roscoe, NY There will be live music, alpaca walks, bonfires, s’mores, vendors, food, skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more.

Feeling artistic? Join creative arts therapist Candace Rivela as she introduces action painting: a dynamic art form that relies on the body’s spontaneous movements and gestures to transform a blank canvas into an abstract work of art. It’s on Wednesday, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bethel Woods. Email info@bethelwoodscenter.org for more information.

Join the Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) on an Easter egg train ride on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Note that space is limited and may sell out.

Bring your basket and take a ride down the Bunny Trail to a special egg hunt where there will be a surprise visitor.

There are steps to get on and off the train.

The train will run, rain or shine, and the trip will take about two hours. Adult tickets cost $20 and tickets for out-of-town youth cost $10. Sign-ups will be Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Bring cash when you sign up, or pay through the CYC Venmo account at https://venmo.com/u/cochectonyouth2022.  Contact Michelle at 570/419-8801 with any questions. The program is funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

The Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a live music event with Little Sparrow and the All-Star Opry Band on Sunday, February 27 at 1 p.m. Admission is free of charge, but donations are always welcomed.

Sullivan Sole (Sullivan County Running and Walking Club) will be meeting Thursday evenings at the Narrowsburg Public Library parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Email Dee Maopolski with any questions at maotribe@gmail.com.

Congratulations to Heather and Jeffrey Neidert on the birth of their son, Luke Jeffrey, born on February 12. Warm wishes and blessings on the newest addition to your family.

If you have a local business that you would like to have spotlighted in an upcoming column, get in touch. Email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events, and happenings.