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 Eastern Sullivan County Edition

SAT. MAR. 6

• Roast Pork Dinner: From 4 to 7PM. With all the fixings! $10/$5/under 4 free. At the Grahamsville Reformed Church. Call 845-985-7480.

• Woodsongs Coffee House: 5PM to 9PM. Featuring Cajun duo, Cleoma’s Ghost, plus the Kurpil Family Fiddlers, and host band. Little Sparrow.  Musician’s jam will follow! Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St., Hurleyville. For info, call 845- 434-8044 or 845-866-0378.

SUN. MAR. 7

• Pancake Breakfast at  Monticello Fire Dept: 7AM to 12 noon. All the fixings! Adults $6/Seniors $5/Kids $4.

• Defensive Driving Class: 9AM to 4PM. Valley Brook Inn and Cottages, Wurtsboro. For more info, or to register, call 845-468-0125.

• Community Pot Luck Dinner & Hymn Sing: 5:30 to 8:30PM. Hymns 6:30 to 8:30. Bring your  musical  instruments and something tasty to share. Grahamsville Reformed Church, 87 Route 55. Phone : 845-985-7490.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Liberty Rotary Club Annual Rose Sale: $16 to receive a dozen multicolor boxed roses. Order by March 22; delivery on April 1. Benefits scholarship fund. Call to order: 845-292-8253.

• Sullivan County Tree and Shrub Program: Soil & Water Conservation District offers wide variety of deciduous and conifer species and packets such as Nut Tree, Flowering Tree & Shrub, Song Bird and Butterfly. To order, please call 845-292-6552 Ext. 101. Deadline is April 2. Tree pickup is April 23 and 24. 

• Come Work for Us! We’re looking for outgoing, energetic, motivated individuals to join our sales team. Exciting full-time job with benefits. Mail resume to: Catskill Shopper, PO Box 389, Liberty, NY 12754 or e-mail: jdermer@hvc.rr. com. Call 845-292-0500.

• Caring for Caregivers:  NOTE NEW TIME: Meetings will still be on the second Thursday of month but now at 2PM. Grahamsville Reformed Church, Route 55. Free; refreshments provided. Call 845-292-5250.

• Donations for the Sullivan County SPCA: Gladly accepted at the following locations: Willow and Brown Boutique and  MediCap Pharmacy in Livingston Manor; HSBC, Body Kneads and Liberty Agway in Liberty; Knit One NeedlePoint Two in Monticello; Western Hotel and Delaware Valley Farm & Garden in Callicoon.

• Dance Like a Pro! Register Now!: Dance lessons with Jackie Horner. Ballroom, Latin, pre-ballet, tap, jazz, adult lyrical & hip-hop. Call 845-292-0756 for more info.

• ZUMBA Fitness Workout: Now at Liberty Fitness Center. Every Mon. at 5:15pm w/Keenya and Tues. at 8:45am. Included in your membership. 85 N. Main St. in Liberty. Call 845-292-0756.

• “A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking”: Two Days – March 6 at 8PM and  March 7 at 2PM. A comedic play from Big Sky Productions, 62 Main St., Mountaindale. Call 845-434-4747. Adm. $10 plus non-perishable food item.

• Mohegan Sun Casino Bus Trip: March 13. Bus leaves Apollo Plaza 7:30AM sharp! $35/person. Call to reserve a spot, 845-794-7050. Seating is limited. Spons. Monticello Kiwanis.

• AARP Driver Safety Program: March 13 from 9AM to 5PM. Certificate may entitle you to insurance discount. S. Fallsburg Comm. Center, Luarel Ave. Register at 845-434-5311.

• St. Patty’s Day  Dinner: March 13 from 4 to 6:30PM. (SD March 14). To benefit Summitville Fire Dept.  Adults $8 /seniors $7/12 & under $5. Call 845-888-2253.

• Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner: March 13 at 4:30PM. $10/$5/ under 5 free. Takeouts
too! Hurleyville Methodist Church. Call 845-434-5097.

• St. Patrick’s Ballroom & Swing Dance Party: Sat. March 13. 7:30 to 10:30PM. Complimentary  lessons with jackie horner. Plus wines, cheeses and dessert table. At Liberty Fitness, 85 N. Main St. For info, call 845-0292-0756.

• Pancake Breakfast: March 14 from 7AM to noon. Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. Come enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, O.J., coffee. $6/12 & uder $4. Call 845-434-3642.

• Pancake Breakfast “Spring Into Renaissance”: March 14, 7AM to noon. $7 adult/$5 kids/4 & under free. Liberty Ambulance Building.

• Celebrate Life Half Marathon: March 14,  8AM registration, 10AM start. Registration is $32.00 ($35.00 day of the race).  Benefits C.R.O.C. (cancer survivors’ support org.). Start/finish at The Lodge at Rock Hill. Register online with Active.Com.

• Liberty Republican Committee Champagne Brunch: March 14 from 10:30AM -1PM. $20/adults, $10/kids. White Sulphur Springs Firehouse.

• Pre-K Registration in Liberty: March 15 thru April 16 at Liberty High School, by appointment. Call 845-292-5400, ext. 2000 for details. Child must be 4 on or before Dec. 4, 2010.

• Annual Baby Quilt Marathon: March 20; doors open 10AM. Sullivan County Calico Geese Quilter’s donates these small quilts to local charities. Anyone interested in learning how a quilt is put together is welcome; bring a lunch. Cornell Co-op Ext., 69 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty.

• Stormwater Soil Erosion Management Seminar: March 23, 10AM to 2PM. Directed toward contractors and developers. Cornell Co-op Extension Building, 64 Ferndale Loomis Road, Liberty. $50/person, pre-registration recommended.  Photo ID required. To register, please call 845- 292-6552, Ext. 101.

• Living with Grief: Cancer & End of Life Care: March 24, 1:30 to 4pm. Free teleconference  at Cornell Cooperative, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty. Open to public, family caregivers and professionals. To register, call 845-292-5250. 

• Support Our Troops Packing Day: March 24 and 25 (Wed. and Thurs.) from 5-8PM. Monticello Elks Lodge, North Street. For more info e-mail osot2004@aol.com or call 845-796-2339. Local donation drop offs: Monticello Elks Lodge, Liberty Elks Lodge & Catskill Shopper.

• Sullivan County International Pageant: March 27 at the Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon. Seeking contestants in five age categories:  Young Miss:  5–8,  Pre-Teen: 9–12, Teen: 13–18, Miss: 19–29 and Mrs: 21-56. Please contact Amy at 845-482-2187, or email sullivancountypageant@yahoo.com, or visit http://sullivancountypageant.web.officelive.com.

• Free Class/Demo on Tai Chi Chuan: At the Monticello Tai Chi Fitness Studio Tues. & Sat. 153 Rose Valley Road. Call 845-794-6847 for details.

• Karate Classes: Wed. at 3:30pm-5pm and Fri. 5:30PM to 7PM. Ages 5 to adult. Liberty Fitness Center.  Free Uniform. Call 845-292-0756 for info.

• Indoor Cardio Biking Class: with Brother Bob. Every Mon. & Wed.  6PM, Every Saturday 8:45AM. First class always complimentary @ Liberty Fitness Center. Call 845-292-0756.

• Mountaindale Dog Pound  Seeks Donations: In need of blankets, towels, large rawhides, dry & wet dog food, dog treats. Bring to Fallsburg Town Clerk’s office, 19 Railroad Plaza, S. Fallsburg. Call 845-434-8810.

• Woodbourne History Museum: Saturdays only, from 11AM to 1PM. Hosted by Woodbourne Reformed Church. They welcome everyone to come and enjoy the many pictures and articles.

• Praise, Worship & Movie: 5198 Main St., South Fallsburg. Please call 845-434-1270 or e-mail secondchance @aol.com.

• Men’s Ministry – NFL  (New Foundation League): 7PM. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg 845-434-1270. Email secondchance127@aol.com.

• Advanced Bible Study – Non-Denominational: 7PM. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg. Call 845-434-1270 or email secondchance127@aol.com.  

• Onging Events at Temple Sholom:  Friday Night Shabbat Services  7:30PM. 5 East Dillon Rd., Monticello. T: 845-794-8731 E: Sholomoffice@hot mail. com.

• Rock Hill United Methodist Church Community Meal: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday. 254 Rock Hill Drive. Call 845-796-2826,

• Horseback Riding: Trail rides and riding lessons. Great family fun! Juckas Stables, Rt. 302, Bullville. T: 845-361-1429.

• Genesis Gallery: Open Sun-Fri. 1 to 4:30PM or by appointment. 51 Broadway, Woodridge. Call 845-434-4349.

• Church School for Children of all Faiths: Ongoing, 4PM to 5PM. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chestnut St., Liberty. In conjunction with First Presbyterian Church. Call 845-985-2984.

• “One Day at a Time” AA Group: Meets behind ambulance building in Liberty, Mon.–Thurs. from 5 to 6PM, Friday noon to 1PM. For info, call 845- 292-2488.

• Crystals Well-being Center: Now offering courses in Healing Circles of Light, Healing with the Angels, Chakra Balancing, etc., plus Tarot Readings and Medium Connection. 116 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Call for listing of classes and events, 845-888-2547.

• Movement in Mountaindale: Burn Calories. Enjoy Zumba Fitness Fun! Dance Aerobics with Latin and World Beat. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Register at 434-4747. Grow Younger: Walk Taller. Yoga: Restorative, Beginner, Therapeutic. Feel Great. Shimmy and Shake. Belly dancing for fun, beauty, and fitness with Ahleana. 63 Main Street, CR-55, Mountaindale. Call to register 845-436-8945.

• Liberty Assembly of God Church Events: Sunday Services: 11AM morning worship, 6PM evening service. Tues: Bible Study at 2PM. Wed: Praise and Prayer Service at 7PM. 46 Lincoln Place, Liberty. Call 845-292-5571.

• Help Available for Substance Abusers: The Biochemical Dependency Unit at CRMC offers a safe, caring, effective detox program for men and women. Call 24-hours, 7 days a week: 845-794-3300, ext. 2803. 

• Food Stamps Could Help Your Family: 40% of eligible New Yorkers don’t receive Food Stamps. They can help you and your family. Get screened at 866-526-2978.

• Make a Difference in Someone’s Life:  Become a volunteer at Catskill Regional Medical Center. Call 845-794-3300, ext. 2184.

• Yoga for Men and Women: Improve back health, release aches and pains, enjoy deep relaxation. On the Mat in Mountaindale, 58 Main St., CR 56. Call for schedule at 845-436-1277.

• Karate Classes for Kids and Adults: Old Stone House, Hasbrouck Rd.,  Woodbourne. Tues.  & Thurs. evenings—call for times at 845-985-7789.

ONGOING CALENDAR

FRIDAY

• Breast Cancer Support Group: Led by specially trained survivor; fourth Friday of month. 1:30 to 2:30PM. Curves of Liberty, 5 Triangle Rd.  Free Yoga class for attendees 12:30-1:30PM. Call 845-339-4673 or www.breastcanceroptions.org.

• Men’s Ministry: NFL (New Foundation League). 7pm. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg. Call 845-434-1270 or click www.second
chance127.org .

• Shabbat Services: Friday at 7:30PM. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 & East Dillon Rd. in Monticello. Call 845-794-8731.

• AA Meeting: Every Friday, 8:30PM. United Methodist Church, Rock Hill Drive in Rock Hill.

SATURDAY

• Torah Discussion: Sat. 10:30AM. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 in Monticello. Call 845-794-8731.

• General Bible Study: Non-Denominational. 7pm. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg,  call 845-434-1270 or click:www.secondchance127.org.

• Contemporary Wor-ship: 7PM. Rock Hill United Methodist Church, 254 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill. Call 845-796-2826.

SUNDAY

• Church Services: Sundays at 10AM. Non- denominational. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg. Call 845-434-1270. Email secondchance127@aol.com. 

• Harvest Family Church Sunday Services: 10:30AM. Non-Denominational. 2631 Rte 52 in Liberty. For  info, call 845-283-6291 or click www.bringingintheharvest.org.

•  Liberty Assembly of God: Sunday services, 11AM morning worship, 6PM evening service. 46 Lincoln Place. Call 845-292-5571.

• CODA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) Meetings: Meets every Sunday at 4PM in Liberty. Call for details, 845-693-4047.

• The Crystals Center Presents Psychic Fairs: Every Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. 116 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro. Call 845-888-2547. 

MONDAY

• Breast Cancer Support Group: Led by specially trained survivor.  Second Monday of month, 6-7:30PM, Catskill Regional Medical Center-Adult Day Care, Harris. Call 845-339-4673 or click on www. breastcanceroptions.org.

• Calico Quilters: 7PM the 2nd Monday of the month at the Cornell Coop Extension, Liberty. Guests welcome.

TUESDAY

• Parent/Child Classes:  Tuesdays at 11AM. 3 mos. to 5 years. Pro Prospects, Monticello, 845-283-6670.

• Calling All Avid Knitters or Crocheters:  Join a small group of experienced knitters and crocheters at Liberty Public Library Tuesdays at 11AM. Bring a current project. If you are a beginner, members can get you started. Call 845-292-6070.

• South Fallsburg Senior Club: Membership extended to all senior
residents of Fallsburg. Meetings every Tues. at 1PM at the Senior & Youth Center, 21 Laurel Ave. Upcoming events include day trip to Mt. Haven, barbecue, summer theater. Call 845-434-2971.

•  Liberty Assembly of God: Bible study, Tuesday at 2PM. 46 Lincoln Place. Call 845-292-5571.

• Landfield Avenue Synagogue: Torah Study Classes on Tuesday evenings. Times and locations vary.  Call 794-8470 for information.

• Bethel First Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday at 7PM. Bethel Senior Center in Kauneonga Lake. 845-583-7488 or 583-6540.

• South Fallsburg Senior Club: Meetings every Tuesday at the Senior and Youth Center, 21 Laurel Ave. (behind the Rivoli). Call 845-794-1671.

• Karate Programs:   Tues. from 5PM to 6PM (ages 4–6); 6PM to 7PM (ages 6–13); and 7PM–8PM (ages 14–adult). Old Stone House, 282 Hasbrouck Rd. in Woodbourne. Call 845-985-7799.

•CRMC Auxiliary Meeting: 6PM, 2nd Tues. Take part in hospital service organization’s projects. CRMC, Harris. Call Ellen Cutler at 845-794-8087.

• AA Meets Big Book Study: Tues. nights at Rock Hill Methodist Church.

WEDNESDAY

• Changing Hands Thrift Shop: First Church of Monticello, Presbyterian is pleased to announce their thrift shop is open every Wed. from 10AM to 2PM. Come in for $5 bags! Call 845-794-5783.

• Blood Drive: 11AM-4PM, 2nd Wed. CRMC Boardroom, Harris. Call 794-3300 x 2269/ 2214 or visit  www.givelife.org.

• Liberty Elks Family Night: First Wed, 5-7PM. Menu varies. Public invited. Liberty Elks Lodge, Darbee Lane, Liberty. Call 845- 292-3434.

• Catskill Toastmasters (Public Speaking) Club: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month at 5:30PM at Sullivan Arc, 162 East Broadway, Monticello. For more info, call (845) 796-1350 (X6133) or visit www.catskilltoastmasters. org.

• Belly Dancing Classes:  Every Wed. at 5:30PM. Gentle, easy Mid-eastern dance movements with a fitness twist. Pre-register at Liberty Fitness Center, 845-292-0756.

• Women of Hope Ministry: 7PM. 5198 Main St., So. Fallsburg. Call 845-434-1270. Email secondchance127@aol.com.

• Harvest Family Church Wednesday Services: 7:00PM. Non-Denominational. 2631 Rte 52 in Liberty. For info, call 845-283-6291 or click www.bringingintheharvest. org.

• Children’s Bereave-ment Support Group:  Every Wed., 6–7:30PM. CRMC’s Adult Day Care Ctr., 1st Floor Ambulatory Services in Harris. Call 845-794-3300 x 2921.

• Families Anonymous Support Group:  Wed. at 6:30PM.  For those affected by behavioral problems of a loved one. Literacy Ctr, 63 North St., Monticello. Call 845-985-7777 or 845-252-3836.

• Dancer’s Club Corp.: Every Wed. 7 to 9PM at Ted Stroebele Rec. Center in Monticello. Call for info, 845-798-1876.

•  Liberty Assembly of God: Praise and Prayer service, Wednesdays at 7PM. 46 Lincoln Place. Call 845-292-5571.

• Pet Loss Support Group: First Wed. on month from 7 to 8:30PM. Mountain Ridge Psych. Services, 96 Route 302, Pine Bush. No charge.Call 845-744-2575.

THURSDAY

• Lighthouse Ministries Family Night at Skater’s World: Thursday nights from 6 to 8PM in Ferndale. Christian music with a devotional. Cover $3. Bring canned goods for food drive. Call 845-292-3288.

• Enhance the Woman in You Support Group: Thursdays at 7:00PM. For details call: 845-807-1918.

• Caring for Caregivers Support Group: 2PM on second Thurs. of month.  All free monthly meetings held in the Grahamsville Reformed Church on Route 55. Refreshments provided. For info, call 845-292-5250.

• Autistic Support Group for Parents/ Caregivers: 2nd Thurs of month; 7PM to 8:30PM. NEW LOCATION: A.T.I., 309 East Broadway, Monticello. Call 845-794-4228 x304 or x310.

• Find Peace – Yoga Class with Miss Linda:  Thur. 6:30–8PM. Beginners welcome! Fee. At Ted Stroebele Center, Monti-cello. Call 845-794-2351.

• BINGO: Every Thurs., 7PM. Play a game w/ friends or come make new
ones! Landfield Avenue Synagogue, Monticello.

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Silver Sneakers Senior Fitness: Wed. at 1PM and Friday at 10:30 AM. Fitness Factory, 36 Forestburg Rd., Monticello. Call 845-794-7344.

• Lighthouse Ministries Meeting Weekly in Neversink: Sundays & Weds. Services and Bible studies, call 845-985-7026 for info.

• Area Horse Rescue Seeks Donors: Rosemary Farm of S. Kortright just rescued two horses—incl. one pregnant mare—from the slaughter pen. Please donate what you can to rosemaryfarm.org. to help with costs and to aid new rescues.

• Orange County Horse Rescue Needs Angels: We are a nonprofit sanctuary that pulls deserving horses from the kill pens. But saving lives costs money. Please click on:  equinerescueresource.com to make a donation.

• Landfield Avenue Synagogue Daily morning Services: Monday - Friday 7:30AM, Saturday 9:30 AM, Sunday 8:00 AM.  Evening services 10 - 15 minutes before sundown.  Call 794-8470 for info.

• T.A.R.A: (The Animal Rights Alliance) Spay/ neuter van for cats. For only $60, your cat will be spayed/neutered, given a  rabies vaccine, etc. Call 754-7100 today—there’s no excuse not to spay!

• Parent’s Anonymous: Tues. 7-9PM at CACHE office in Liberty; Wed. 1:30-3:30PM at Woodland Townhouses; Friday 7-9PM at CACHE. For details call 845-292-5821, ext 633.

• Torah Study Classes:  Torah classes,  Tuesdays at 7PM. Friday services at 7:30PM. Shabbos mornings at 9:30AM. Ahavath Israel, Liberty. Call 845 292-8843.

• Church Services  Greek-Russian Ortho-dox: Sundays and holy days, 10AM–12 noon. Call for info, 845-292-0765,

• Sullivan County SPCA Now Seeking Volunteers: For animal care, buildings/grounds, off-site events, and computer skills. Call 845-887-5802 for information.

• Parent’s Anonymous: Tues. 7-9PM at CACHE office in Liberty; Wed. 1:30-3:30PM at Woodland Townhouses; Friday 7-9PM at CACHE. For details call 845-292-5821, ext 633.

• Home at Last Cat Sanctuary (for abandoned cats): Seeking a donated building and property. We welcome caring volunteers. Call Sally at 845-434-0209.

• St. Peter’s Children’s Thrift Shop:  Wed & Sat., 10AM-12PM. Recycled and New Clothing. 270 N. Main St. in Liberty.

• AA Meetings: Every   Thurs. & Sat., 8PM.  First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main St. and Church St., Liberty.

• Consumer HelpLine:  Open Mon.–Fri., 8:30AM-4:30PM. Toll Free: 1-877-292-5250. Need help? Call us! Administered by CCE of Sullivan County.

• Changing Hands Thrift Shop: Open Wed. and Sat. from 10AM to 2PM. Clothing, accessories, shoes, computers & more! First Pres. Church, 11 Jones St., Monticello.  Call 794-5783.

• Adopt a Great Dog or Cat: Sullivan County S.P.C.A. animals need homes! Blankets, big dog toys, canned dog food, kitty litter etc., also needed. Open 7 days, 12-5PM. 104 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill. Call 796-3120.

• Way To Calvary Ministries: Seeking donations to distribute to single parents & their children. Cash donations are badly needed. Call 845-434-6972.

• Food Pantry: If you are in need of food in the Sullivan Co. area call 1-877-35 GLORY. Ask for Pastor Diane or Pastor Bill.

SAT. MAR. 6

• Woodsongs Coffee House: 5PM to 9PM. Featuring Cajun duo, Cleoma’s Ghost, plus the Kurpil Family Fiddlers, and host band Little Sparrow.  Musician’s jam will follow! Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St., Hurleyville. For info, call 845- 434-8044 or 845-866-0378.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

• NACL Drama Classes Continue:  NACL will offer theatre classes for children ages 5 to 12 after school on Tues. from April 6 to June 1. The children will create a performance based on Grimm’s Fairy Tales.  To register call 845-557-0694 or email nacl @nacl.org.

• Come Work for Us! We’re looking for outgoing, energetic, motivated individuals to join our sales team. Exciting full-time job with benefits. Mail resume to: Catskill Shopper, PO Box 389, Liberty, NY 12754 or e-mail: jdermer@hvc.rr. com. Call 845-292-0500.

• AYSO Soccer Sign Ups: Roscoe: Sat., March 6, 11AM to 2PM. Tues., March 9, 3 to 6PM. Thur., March 11, 4 to 7PM. Roscoe Central School Lobby. Jeffersonville: Wed., March 10, 5 to 7:30PM.  Sat., March 13, 9 to 11:30 AM. Sat., April 10 from 9 to 11:30. Jeff. Town Hall. Delaware Valley: Sat., March 20, 9AM to 12PM. Tues., March 23, 5 to 8PM.       Thurs., March 25, 5 to -8PM. At Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon.   Livingston Manor: Tues., April 13, 3:30 to 7PM. Sat., April 17 9AM to 12PM. At L.M. School. For info call 570-224-4268.

• Sullivan County Tree and Shrub Program: Soil & Water Conservation District offers wide variety of deciduous and conifer species and packets such as Nut Tree, Flowering Tree & Shrub, Song Bird and Butterfly. To order, please call 845-292-6552 Ext. 101. Deadline is April 2. Tree pickup is April 23 and 24. 

• Group Discussion on Healthy, Loving Relationships: . . . from a Christian perspective. Wed. mornings from 8:30 to 9:30AM at Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Route 371, Damascus, PA. Call 570-224-4637 for information. All are welcome.

• Apply Now for 2010 Census Jobs! Good pay. Temporary, part-time,  Flexible hours – up to 40 hours a week. Mileage reimbursement (for fieldjobs). Call 1-866-861-2010   or click www.2010census jobs.gov.

• 2010 Entertainment Discount Book: All proceeds go to Dessin Animal Shelter. Books are available from Lisa Bonham at the Honesdale National Bank Trust Department, 570-253-3355.

• Karate Classes: Weds  3:30pm to 5pm and Fri. 5:30PM to 7PM. Ages 5 to adult. Liberty Fitness Center.  Free Uniform. Call 845-292-0756 for info.

• Indoor Cardio Biking Class: with Brother Bob. Every Mon. & Wed. 6PM, Every Sat. at 8:45AM. First class is always complimentary @ Liberty Fitness Center. Call 845-292-0756.

• Comedy Nite at Kings: March 13. Doors open at 7PM, show at 8PM. Enjoy three comedians; $10. Livingston Manor. Call 845-439-5500 for tickets.

• St. Patrick’s Ballroom & Swing Dance Party: Sat. March 13. 7:30 to 10:30PM. Complimentary  lessons with jackie horner. Plus wines, cheeses and dessert table. At Liberty Fitness, 85 N. Main St. For info, call 845-0292-0756.

• Singles Meeting/Pot Luck Supper: March 14 at 4PM. Speaker Pastor Mark Terwilliger on “Marriage.” Beach Lake Methodist Church. For info, call 570-224-6484.

• CAS 2010 Exhibits:  March 20 - April 25 - At 85, Douglas Craft & Elizabeth Harms. May 1 to 23 - S. C. High School Art Show. May 29 to June 19 - CAS Silent Auction Benefit. June 26 to July 18 - CAS Summer Members’ Show. July 24 to Aug. 29 - Cindy Shechter & Linda Sokolowski. Sep. 4 to Oct. 10 - Tillman Crane with Richard Barnett, Everardo Goyanes, Vivien Goldman, Dorothea Eiben & David Puig. Oct. 16-Nov. 21 - Utopia & Wallpaper, curated by Joel Carreiro & Brett DePalma. Nov. 27- Dec. 29 - CAS Members Show & Holiday Fair. 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor. Call  845-436-4227.

• Animal Healing Workshop: March 20. 1PM to 4PM. All pet owners welcome! Learn to use the healing gift you were born with. $50 fee. Covered Bridge Studio, 63 Stewart Ave, Roscoe. Call to reserve, 607-498-4554.

• Viva Las Vegas Casino Night: March 20 at 6:30PM. Spons. by Wayne County Chamber. At Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort in Tafton. Featues silent auction; Elvis’s Lost Brother, Eric Bressi; buffet at 7PM; casino action; a show; costume contests;  50/50 and 2 grand prizes totaling $750. Reserve tickets early at 570-253-1960 or email: membership@ wayne countycc.com.

• Living with Grief: Cancer & End of Life Care: March 24, 1:30 to 4pm. Free teleconference  at Cornell Cooperative, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty. Open to public, family caregivers and professionals. To register, call 845-292-5250. 

• Support Our Troops Packing Day: March 24 and 25 (Wed. and Thurs.)  from 5-8PM. Monticello Elks Lodge, North Street. For more info e-mail osot2004@aol.com or call 845-796-2339. Local donation drop offs: Monticello Elks Lodge, Liberty Elks Lodge & Catskill Shopper.

• Sullivan County International Pageant: March 27 at the Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon. Seeking contestants in five age categories:  Young Miss:  5–8,  Pre-Teen: 9–12, Teen: 13–18, Miss: 19–29 and Mrs: 21-56. Please contact Amy at 845-482-2187, or email sullivancountypageant@yahoo.com, or visit http://sullivancountypageant.web.officelive.com.

• Easter Bunny Hops Aboard Stourbridge Line: Saturday March 27. Departs 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Music, singing and visit with Easter Bunny. Rez required. Adults $20/kids $15/age 2 & under free on lap. Call Wayne Co. Chamber at 570-253-1960. Or visit www.wayne countycc.com.

• Donation Sites for  the Sullivan County SPCA: We are gladly accepting donations at these locations: Willow and Brown Boutique and  MediCap Pharmacy in Livingston Manor; HSBA, Body Kneads and Liberty Agway in Liberty; Knit One, NeedlePoint Two in Monticello; Western Hotel and Delaware Valley Farm & Garden in Callicoon.

• Janice Center Calendar: MON. – Painting and Sculpture. TUES. – Karate; Music Together.  WED. – Ballet Dance; Music Together. THURS. - Hip Hop Dance; Music Together. FRI. – Ballroom Dancing. SAT. – Music Together; Creative Crafts. Janice Center, Route 52 in Jeffersonville. Call 945-482-3324 or visit www.janicecenter.com.

• Covered Bridge Studio: Reiki & guided meditation, Wednesdays, 6-7PM. Drumming Circle on Saturdays, 6-7PM. Both are free (donation accepted). All healing modalities welcome. Stewart Ave., Roscoe. Call 607-498-4554 to reserve.

• Storytimes at Liv. Manor Library: Toddlers and preschoolers welcome at the Library, Wednesday mornings 11-11:30AM and on the last Sat. of month from 10:30-11AM. 92 Main Street. For more info, call 845-439-5440.

• Help Available for Substance Abusers: The Biochemical Dependency Unit at CRMC offers a safe, caring, effective detox program for men and women. Call 24-hours, 7 days a week—845-794-3300, ext. 2803.

• Food Stamps Could Help Your Family: 40% of eligible New Yorkers don’t receive Food Stamps. They can help you and your family. Get screened at 866-526-2978.

• Dance Like a  Pro! Register Now!: Dance lessons with Jackie Horner. Ballroom, Latin, pre-ballet, tap, jazz, adult lyrical & hip-hop. Call 845-292-0756 for more info.

• Silver Sneakers Fitness Program: Every Monday and Thursday at 10AM. Bring your smile and your sneakers! Liberty Fitness Center, 85 N. Main, Liberty. Call 845-292-0756.

• Spanglish: Saturdays, 7 to 8PM. Spanish/English bilingual radio show with Emma Torres. Un programa, dos lenguas. WJFF 90.5/94.5 FM and www.wjffradio.org. 845-482-4141.

ONGOING CALENDAR

FRIDAY

• Breast Cancer Support Group: Led by specially trained survivor; fourth Friday of month. 1:30 to 2:30PM. Curves of Liberty, 5 Triangle Rd.  Free Yoga class for attendees 12:30-1:30PM. Call 845-339-4673 or www.breastcanceroptions.org.

• The Tusten Seniors Club: Meets on the first Friday of each month at the Tusten Town Hall in Narrowsburg at 1:30PM. Refreshments are served and all area seniors are welcome.

• Shabbat Services: Friday at 7:30PM.  Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 & East Dillon Rd. in Monticello. Call 845-794-8731.

SATURDAY

• CRMC Auxiliary Meeting: 3rd Sat.  1:30PM. Take part in hospital service organization projects and activities. CRMC, Callicoon. 845-932-8487 or 845-887-5530.
 
• Monthly Book Sale at Manchester Library: Third Saturday of every month, 9AM to noon. Remaining sale dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 17, and Nov. 21. 3879 Hancock Highway, (Rte. 191), in Equinunk. Call 570-224-4173 or 570-224-8500.

SUNDAY

• Tibetan Buddhist Retreat: Guided meditation & Buddhist chanting. Free. 11AM to 12:30PM. Cochecton Retreat Cen-ter, 155 Buff Road. Call 845-932-8330.
 
MONDAY

• Mah Jongg at Manchester Library: Beginner level Mah Jongg game starts at 1PM each Monday. All are welcome. 3879 Hancock Highway, (Rte. 191), in Equinunk. Call (570) 224-4173 or (570) 224-8500.

• Breast Cancer Support Group: Led by specially trained survivor.  Second Monday of month, 6-7:30PM, Catskill Regional Medical Center-Adult Day Care, Harris. Call 845-339-4673 or click on www. breastcanceroptions.org.

• AL-ANON: Every Monday at 7PM at the United Methodist Church in Damascus, PA.

• Autistic Support Group for Parents/ Caregivers: 2nd Mon., 7PM to 8:30PM. A.T.I., 33 Lakewood Avenue in Monticello. 794-4228 x 16.

TUESDAY

• CRMC Auxiliary Meeting: 6PM, 2nd Tues. Take part in the hospital service organization’s projects and activities. CRMC, Harris. Call Ellen Cutler at 794-8087 for more info.

• Monthly Support/ Discussion Group On Child Care: 6:30–8PM, Last Tues. For step-parents, step-grandparents, other caregivers. Free. Paesano’s Pizza, Crestwood Rd., Lake Huntington. 845-252-7198.

• AA Women’s Support Group: Tues. at 7PM, Sober Sisters AA Group, Women’s 11th Step Meditation. Grace Church, 827 Church Street, Honesdale, PA.

WEDNESDAY

• Blood Drive: 11AM-4PM, the 2nd Wed. CRMC, Harris. Call 794-3300  ext. 2269/2214 or visit www. givelife.org.

• Catskill Toastmasters (Public Speaking) Club: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month at 5:30PM at Sullivan Arc, 162 East Broadway, Monticello. For more info, call (845) 796-1350 (X6133) or visit www.catskilltoastmasters. org.

• Children’s Bereavement Support Group: Every Wed., 6-7:30PM. CRMC’s Adult Day Care, Harris. Call 845-794-3300 x2921.

• Pet Loss Support Group: First Wed. from 7-8:30PM. Mountain Ridge Psychological Services, 96 Route 302, Pine Bush. No charge. Call 845-744-2575.

• Charity Knitting and Crocheting: Wednesdays are “Bring Your Project” Night 6 to 8:30PM. Now until Christmas we’re making caps, scarves, booties, lap robes, etc., for Catskill Regional Medical Center and the Dept. of the Aging. Mountain Bear Crafts, 8 Pearl Street, Livingston Manor. Call 845-439-8050.

THURSDAY

• Enhance the Woman in You Support Group: Thursdays at 7:00pm. For details call: 845-807-1918.

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Area Horse Sanctuary Seeks Donors: Rosemary Farm of S. Kortright just rescued two horses—incl. one pregnant mare—from the slaughter pen. Please donate what you can to rosemaryfarm.org. to help with costs and to aid new rescues.

• Orange County Horse Rescue Needs Angels: We are a nonprofit sanctuary that pulls deserving horses from the kill pens. But saving lives costs money. Please click on:  equinerescueresource.com to make a donation.

•  T.A.R.A: (The Animal Rights Alliance) Spay/ neuter van for cats. For only $60, your cat will be spayed/neutered, given a rabies vaccine, ears clean-ed & nails clipped. Call today, there’s no excuse not to spay! 845-754-7100.

• Feline Foster Care Needed: Homeless  cats need YOU to temporarily house them. Call 570-253-4037 or click on dessin @ptd.net.

• Make a Difference in Someone’s Life: Become a volunteer at Catskill Regional Medical Center. Call 845-794-3300, ext. 2184.

• Home at Last Cat Sanctuary (for abandoned cats): Seeking a donated building and property. We welcome caring volunteers.Call Sally at 845-434-0209.

• RSVP Is  Seeking Volunteers: The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program  needs for the “Knock out Hunger” program. Call Joan Kern at 845-482-3446.

• CRMC Health Mobile: 9AM–3PM; offering mammograms, blood pressure and diabetes screening. 794-3300 ext. 2929 or  www.crmcny.org.

• Consumer  HelpLine:  Open Mon.–Fri., 8:30AM-4:30PM. Toll Free: 1-877-292-5250. Administered by CCE of Sullivan County.

• Highland Seniors:  Tues. & Fri.: 9AM, low stress aerobics. Noon: nutritious meals. Wed., 7PM: Shuffleboard for men. Thurs. 1PM: Shuffleboard  for women. Wed. 2PM: Yoga Classes. Craft Group - call 845-557-3453. Sun., Noon: cards, mah jong, pool & refresh. Rt. 55, Eldred. 

•  Please Adopt a Great Dog or Cat: S.C. S.P.C.A. animals desperately need homes. Blankets, big dog toys, canned dog food, kitty litter &  bleach are needed. Open 7 days, 12-5PM 104 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill. 845-796-3120.

• Way To Calvary Ministries: Not-for-profit org. seeking donations, for single parents & children. Cash donations badly needed. Non-perishable food & clothing are welcome. Call 845-434-6972.

•  To God Be The Glory Food Pantries, Inc: If you are in need of food in the Sullivan Co. area, call1-877-35 GLORY. We always need: volunteers, canned food & donations.

SAT. MAR. 6

• Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner: From 4:30 to 6PM. $11 adults/$5 under 12. St. Mark’s U.M. Church, Clinton St., Napanoch. For takeouts, call 845-647-5343 after 2PM. For info, call 845-647-8921.

• Ulster ASPCA Annual Fur Ball: Live and silent auction to benefit shelter. For details and  reservations, call 845-331-5377. ext. 211.

• Kurt Henry Band: 6PM. High Falls Cafe, Rte. 213, High Falls. Call 845-687-2699.

MON. MAR. 8

• Drumming Circle: Meditation at 6:30, drumming at 7PM. Free-will donation. Bring drums, rattles, etc. Guiding Light Metaphysical Society, Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 6 Marl Rd & Route 52. Call  for info, 845-744.3960.

TUE. MAR. 9

• Making Maple Syrup: 6:30PM: With a few maple trees (and knowing how to collect and boil sap) you can learn to produce high-quality maple syrup. Taught by Marilyn Wyman of the Agroforestry Resource Center of Greene County. Ellenville Public Library,  40 Center Street, Ellenville.  Call 845-647-5530.

WED. MAR. 10

• Literature & Film Series: At 7PM. Raymond Chandler’s FAREWELL MY LOVELY. Ellenville Library and Shadowland Theatre present free live readings from plays and novels followed by screenings of classic film adaptations. Also on March 24 at 7PM – H. Rider Haggard’s SHE. Call 845-647-5530. Movies start at Shadowland on Feb. 20 at 2pm! Call the box office: 845-647-5511.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Cornell Co-op of Ulster Has New Web Address: Just click on www.cceulster.org for upcoming CCEUC programs, and to access info about individual program areas, download registration forms, view press releases and newsletters, participate in blogs, sign up to receive up-to- the-minute news, plus learn how to follow us on Facebook and more!

• ERH Outpatient Lab New Location: For the convenience of patients of Ellenville Regional Hospital, the lab is now just off the main lobby.

• Fruit, Veggies and Evergreen Seedlings from Cornell Co-op Master Gardeners:  Pick up dates are:  April 21, and April 22, from 10AM to 4PM at Ulster County Fair Grounds in New Paltz, and April 23 from 10AM to 4PM, and April 24 from 9AM to 12PM at Ulster County Highway Garage, 66 Hurley Ave, Kingston. Call for details, 845-340-3990.

• Apply Now for 2010 Census Jobs! Good pay. Temporary, part-time. Flexible hours – up to 40 hours a week. Mileage reimbursement (for fieldjobs). Call 1-866-861-2010   or click www.2010census jobs.gov.

• 5-Hour Prelicensing Course: March 6,  April 10, May 1, June 5, July 10 and Aug. 7. Register at 8:30, class runs from 9AM to 2:30PM. $25. Ellenville Central School. Call 845-647-0138 for details.

• St. Patrick’s Day Dinner:  March 13. 4 to 8PM. Corned beef & cabbage sit-down dinner. Adults $8.50, children 5-11 $5, under 5 Free! Claryville VFD, 1500 Denning Road. Call 845-985-7270.

• Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: March 13, 5 to 7PM. $10 adults/$5 under 12. Ellenville Elks Lodge, Rte. 55, Napanoch. For takeouts, call 845-647-8001 after 2PM. For info, call 845-647-8921.

• The Bush Brothers Bluegrass: March 13 at 8:30PM. High Falls Cafe,  Rte. 213, High Falls. Call 845-687-2699.

• Rochester Fire Co. #2 Pancake Breakfast: Sun. March 14, 8AM to 11AM.  922 Samsonville Road (Rte. 3), Kerhonkson. (Approx.7 miles from Rte 209).  Incl. French toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns and sausage.  For more info, call 845-626-7085.

• Big Joe Fitz Blues Party: March 16 at 7PM. High Falls Cafe,  Rte. 213, High Falls. Call 845-687-2699.

• Claryville Vol. Fire Dept. Pancake and French Toast Breakfast Dates: Mar 21, Apr 18, May 9, and Jun 20. All-you-can-eat breakfast, featuring eggs any-style, sausage, hash browns all freshly made in a sit-down family atmosphere. 7AM to noon; adults $7, children 5-11years $3, under 5 free. 1500 Denning Rd. Take-outs available at 845-985-7270.

• Food Stamps Could Help Your Family: 40% of eligible New Yorkers don’t receive Food Stamps. They can help you and your family. Get screened at 866-526-2978.

• Mom-to-Be and New Mom Care: Ulster County Health now offers free info on baby development, infant care, what to expect, and where to go for community resources. Call 800-811-3914.

ONGOING CALENDAR

FRIDAY

• Shabbat Services: Fridays at 7:30PM. Temple Sholom, Rt. 42 & East Dillon Rd. in Monticello. Call 845-794-8731.

SATURDAY

• Knitting Group: All knitters invited to join the Stone Ridge Library Knitting Group meeting Sat. 10AM–noon, Main St., Stone Ridge. Call 845-687-7023 or visit www.stone
ridgelibrary.org for info.

MONDAY

• Relatives as Parents Support Group: From 9:30AM to 11AM on last Monday. Spons. by Cornell Co-op Extension. Ellenville Library, 40 Center St. Breakfast included. Call 845-340-3990.

• TOPS — Take Off Pounds Sensibly:  Mon-days at 5:30PM. Samsonville Road, Municipal Bldg., Kerhonkson. Call for info: 845-626-5356/4308.

TUESDAY

• Women’s Group for Breast Cancer  Patients and Survivors: First Tues. of month. Offers info, new friends, a special place to share your concerns, and a way to gain strength with others who understand how you feel. Meeting is facilitated by trained breast cancer survivor. Ellenville Library Comm. Room 6:30-8PM. For info, call 845 339 HOPE (4673).

WEDNESDAY

• Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening: First Wed. of month, 9 to 11AM. No app’t. necessary. Ellenville Regional Hospital. Call 845-647-6400 or visit www.ellenvilleregional.org.

FRIDAY

• Games & Socializing:  Friday afternoons between 1 & 4PM. Meeting room, Town Hall. Refreshments, too. Call Neversink Dept. of Parks and Rec. at 845-985-2262, ext 512.

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Thrift Shop: Wed, 10AM–3PM, Thurs., 10AM– 2PM, & Sat., 10AM–12PM.  Ellenville Ref. Church, 188 Canal St., Ellenville. Call 845-647-8263.

• Area Horse Rescue Seeks Donors: Rosemary Farm of S. Kortright just rescued two horses—incl. one pregnant mare—from the slaughter pen. Please donate what you can to rosemaryfarm.org. to help with costs and to aid new rescues.

• Orange County Horse Rescue Needs Angels: We are a nonprofit sanctuary that pulls deserving horses from the kill pens. But saving lives costs money. Please click on:  equinerescueresource.com to make a donation.

• Looking For Legal Childcare?: Want to provide childcare in your own home? Call Child Care Council of Ulster at 331-7080 – cccouncil@familyofwoodstockinc.org.

• Ellenville Library and Museum Events:. Ongoing Events: Scrabble: Tues. 6–8PM. Nimble Knitters: Sats., 10AM– Noon. Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40 Ctr. St. Call 845-647-5530.

• Way To Calvary Ministries: Not-for-profit org. seeking donations for single parents & their children. Food, clothing, cash donations badly needed. Call 434-6972.