The Catskill Chronicle

Welcome to The Catskill Chronicle’s Community page. This is a simple chronological listing of things going on in The Catskill Chronicle’s community. Just the details, short and sweet. If you would like your item to appear in the community page, please e-mail the brief details of your event (who, what, when, where, why and how much) in the body of your e-mail (no attachments, no photos please, no bold, italic or underlined font) at least two weeks in advance to: Catskill.Chronicle@yahoo.com.

Please note that some of these events have early registration deadlines.

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FANDOM LOCK

On Tuesday, July 28, teens are invited to a Fandom Lock In from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library on Broadway in Monticello. A fandom is a community of readers, writers, artists, cosplayers, and fans of a book, movie, or TV show. Dress up and show off your favorite fandom! Show off your knowledge with fandom trivia, make some nerdy nummies, and more. Fandoms include, but are not limited to, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, and Sherlock. Registration is required. 794-4660.

COOKING WITH KALE

Jeffersonville Branch of the Sullivan West Library on Wednesday July 29 at 2 p.m. Learn how to make Kale chips, sauteed Kale, and a Kale based smoothie. Please sign-up for this event as there is limited availability. To sign-up visit our website – www.wsplonline.org  – or call 482-4350. Free

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DIABETES PROGRAM

Catskill Regional Medical Center, together with the A1C Champions Program of Sanofi U.S., will be providing a free, one-hour educational program on diabetes management and treatment. The event will take place in the second floor boardroom at Catskill Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m. The free seminar at Catskill Regional will include discussion on using insulin to help achieve blood sugar control, reaching healthy A1C levels, misconceptions about insulin and the challenges of finding balance with controlling blood sugar and starting insulin. Those who have questions about the event, or would like to know more information, may contact Barbara Shields at Catskill Regional Medical Center at 794-3300 x2106 or bshields@crmcny.org.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEDICARE

Join the Senior Legislative Action Committee and the Office for the Aging of Sullivan County as they celebrate Medicare’s 50th Birthday at the Ted Stroebele Neighborhood Facility on Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Michael Burgess, Past Director of the NYS Office for the Aging. Refreshments available. Call 807-0241 for more information.

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COMIC JAM WORKSHOP

 

On Saturday, August 1, the Crawford Library on Broadway in Monticello will host a Comic Jam workshop with artist Ira Marks for kids going into grades 3-5. Kids will use their imaginations, work together, and draw comics. Ira Marks is the author and illustrator of The Aquarium Drift, Witch Knots and more. Registration is required at 794-4660.

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CONCERT

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts presents Peter Cetera joined on stage by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic on Sunday, August 2. Tickets for the performance can be purchased at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. A pavilion-only performance, tickets are $52.00, $72.50, $82.50, $92.50, and $99.50 for reserved seating.

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CONCERT

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced the return of Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Pavilion Amphitheater stage on Friday, August 14. The Marshall Tucker Band will also perform, making it a night jam-packed with classic southern rock.
Tickets for the performance are available at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster or by phone at 1800-745-3000. Tickets are $47.50; $68.00; $83.00; $103.00 for reserved seating, and $28.00 for general admission lawn. Prices include all service charges and regular shipping fees.

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CHICKEN BARBECUE

On Saturday, August 15 the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will have Chicken Barbeque dinners. Included are a 1/2 chicken, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cookies and brownies. Take out only. The dinners are $10.00 reserved and prepaid by August 1. For reservations and payments call, Kathy at 888-4910, Claire 888-4562, Mary Alice 888-0094. Pickup is between 4 to 6 p.m., at the Legion Hall, 92 Pine St, Wurtsboro. Proceeds benefit our local veterans.

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“WHAT THE HILL” CELEBRATION – VENDORS WANTED

The Columbia Hill Neighborhood Alliance (CHNA) will host the first “What the Hill” Celebration at the Hurleyville Fire House on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. The community celebration will offer information on the history of Columbia Hill and on the responsible development of Columbia Hill, entertainment and fun activities for kids. Spaces are available for vendors. Environmental groups and community organizations are also invited to reserve a space at no charge. Contact Donna, 845-800-5402, or MaryAnn, 845-798-5418, for more information or to reserve a space. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Refreshments will be available. Parking will be available at the fire house at 166 Main Street in Hurleyville. CHNA volunteers are dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and the rural character of Columbia Hill and the neighboring communities in the Towns of Thompson and Fallsburg. Visit www.columbiahill.org for more information on the Columbia Hill Neighborhood Alliance.

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CONCERT

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will round out the 2015 M&M Auto Country Music Mega Ticket with a performance by Rascal Flatts on Sunday, August 30. Joining the band will be fellow country music stars, Scotty McCreery and RaeLynn. Tickets at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster or by phone at 1.800.745.3000. Tickets are $103.50 for reserved seating and $35.00 for general admission lawn. A limited number of LAWN 4-Pack tickets are available for $122.00. www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

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CONCERT

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will present Van Halen on the Pavilion Amphitheater stage on Sunday, September 6. Special guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will support the performance. Tickets for the show go on-sale at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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CONCERT

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts extends its pavilion amphitheater season into mid-September with a performance by singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jackson Browne, on Saturday, September 19. Tickets for the performance are available at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. A pavilion only show, tickets are $49.50; $60.00; $70.00; and $90.00 for reserved seating. Prices include all service charges and regular shipping fees.