The Highland Library hosts Small and Miniature Quilts by Members of the Wiltwyck Quilters Guild. The exhibit will begin on November 9th and end sometime after January 1st.

The quilts represent an exploration of a variety of  styles and techniques. Some are genuine “miniature” quilts, indicating  they are made with very small pieces. Some are applique quilts, and some are three dimensional. Some are social statements,
some are experiments in design and technique, and some are just for fun.

In addition to the exhibit, the WQG will do two sit and sew programs at the library on Saturday, November 18
and Saturday, December 2. They will start at 12 Noon and end at 4 PM.

For more information visit http://highlandlibrary.org  or Phone: 845 691-2275

The Friends of Western Sullivan Public Library Holiday Book Sale takes place at the Jeffersonville Branch from Saturday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 9th, during library hours​.

There will be plenty of gently used books, DVDs and more.  Additional information at wsplonline.org/

Sullivan 180 will host “The Health Benefits of Open Space” on Wednesday, December 6th at 6 PM via Zoom. Shannon Cilento, Sullivan 180 Community Development and Communications Manager, will discuss the important relationship between health and open space. Participants will learn about resources and opportunities for improving access and inclusion in parks and public spaces.

Information and registration at www.Sullivan180.org.

The Liberty Public Library hosts a Diamond Art Ornament Making workshop on Thursday, December 7 at 1 pm .  Participants will learn the relaxing craft of “diamond art” and go home with a homemade snowflake which could be used as an ornament.

Registration is required at the Library’s event calendar at libertypubliclibrary.org

More than 60 local creatives and makers of all types will gather Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. for an expo of all things made in the City of Kingston. This year, Made in Kingston returns to the YMCA, a convenient Midtown location with acres of free parking. This year, live music is performed by Lara Hope’s Gold Hope Duo and ZyDeFi.

For more information visit http://www.madeinkingstonny.com/

Tween Craft Corner will meet at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Thursday, December 7th from 4:00 – 5:00pm. This program is intended for teens & tweens ages 10-17.  This month’s hands-on workshop will feautre cross stitch. Each person will receive a starter kit with all the supplies needed to craft a work of art.

For more information visit wsplonline.org

The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) holds their  7th annual seasonal/holiday art sale, Art Under $100. The sale takes place for two weekends: December 1, 2, 3 and December 8, 9, 10 at The Dorflinger Factory Museum in White Mills/Hawley, PA. The event takes takes place Friday/Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM

For more information visit – https://waynecountyartsalliance.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents their Holiday Shows:

• A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry
• On The Eight Night of Hanukkah by Jake Lewis
• Santa’s Little Reindeer Rap by Val Newbecker

Performances at The Center Stage 219 Main St, Hurleyville, NY 12747

December 8,9 at 7pm,

December 10th at 1pm

Ticket information at scdw.net

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts its 2024 Eagle Watch volunteer training on Saturday, December 9 from 10am-12pm at the Settlers Inn in Hawley, PA.

Following the in-person training session, volunteers will receive manuals and other materials for the winter season. Following the gathering, volunteers are invited to go on self-guided tours to the Van Scott Nature Reserve and the Eagle Observation Areas.

For more information visit – http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

Christmas in the Village takes place in the Bethany Public Library and adjacent park on December 9, from 11am to 2:00pm.

It’s  joint venture between the Bethany Public Library, Bethany Historical Society, Bethany Presbyterian Church and the Bethany Community Church and features:

• Live sheep and a shepherd in the park
• Honesdale High School Choir at 11:00
• Train and Putz House Display
• Crafts
• Refreshments
• A visit from Santa

For more information, contact:
Pat Nelson, Director Bethany Public Library on (570) 253-4349 or  email bethany@waynelibraries.org

• Live sheep and a shepherd in the park
• Honesdale High School Choir at 11:00
• Crafts
• Refreshments
• A visit from Santa himself!

The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands hosts their Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings on Saturday, December 9, from 12-5 pm.

For over forty years, the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands has organized a holiday Candlelight Tour of historic homes, churches, and buildings in and around Newburgh.

This year’s tour will feature a combination of public and private spaces, including stately homes, buildings that have recently been rehabilitated, new construction and some of Newburgh’s most cherished landmarks. And, of course, the Captain David Crawford House, authentically decorated in a nineteenth-century style with flowers and greens, will serve as a centerpiece.

For more information visit https://www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com/

The Western Sullivan Public Library hosts Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY on Saturday, December 9th from 12:30PM to 3:30PM.

For more information visit wsplonline.org

The Sullivan County Community Chorus presents its winter concert, “Lux! Let There Be Light!”.  The choir is delighted to welcome musical guest, Craig S. Williams, West Point Organist and Choirmaster on Saturday, December 9th at 1:00 PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Monticello, NY.  More information at scchorus.org

Cornerstone Theatre Arts presents “Grace & Glorie,” a staged reading December 9th at 2:00pm at the Goshen Public Library.

The play is about Grace, a feisty 90-year-old mountain woman stuck in her ways and determined to die on her own terms until Gloria, a big city transplant, arrives with her do-gooder intentions to “help”.

After a somewhat bumpy start where Grace puts Gloria through a crash course into country living, the two women realize they have more to offer each other than meets the eye.

More information at goshenpubliclibrary.org

Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents their Holiday Shows:

• A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry
• On The Eight Night of Hanukkah by Jake Lewis
• Santa’s Little Reindeer Rap by Val Newbecker

Performances at The Center Stage 219 Main St, Hurleyville, NY 12747

December 9 at 7pm,

December 10th at 1pm

Ticket information at scdw.net

Hudson Valley Community Dances hosts a contra dance at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie, NY on Saturday, December 9, 2023 with doors opening at 7 pm, beginners’ lesson at 7:15 and dance from 7:30-10:30 pm.

The evening will feature the Mississippi Travelers playing fiddle music and songs  from the Appalachian tradition — with its own distinctive flair and rhythm. The caller will be Eric Hollman.

For more information visit – hudsonvalleydance.org/

The Frederick Cook Society hosts a holiday-themed Open House at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville with live music, as well as fine art, crafts, books and photographs available for purchase.  It takes place Sunday, December 10 from 11am to 4pm.

On display will be a special exhibition of wood-fired pottery, donated by the late Robert Segall.  The music will include performances by Sullivan West senior Henry Simon, Rounder Recording artist Van Manakas, and members of the band Little Sparrow.

More information at www.frederickcookpolar.org.

Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents their Holiday Shows:

• A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry
• On The Eight Night of Hanukkah by Jake Lewis
• Santa’s Little Reindeer Rap by Val Newbecker

Performances at The Center Stage 219 Main St, Hurleyville, NY 12747

December 10th at 1pm

Ticket information at scdw.net

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

The next meeting of the WJFF Outreach Committee takes place online on December 11 at 5:30 pm.  The public is welcome.

On Tuesday, December 12th, two one-hour webinar times are offered by the Penn State Extension. Learn how wood responds to fluctuations in moisture content and effective ways to prevent related issues. For more information and registration go to extension.psu.edu.

The Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center in Honesdale from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Support Group provides a place to share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions, and frustrations. If you need someone to “sit” with your loved one while you attend the meeting, please call. For more information, contact the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
CCE Office & Education Center in Kingston, NY.

The meeting features a special presentation by June Russell, Director of Regional Food Programs at Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming.

For more information visit https://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/

The Cornell Cooperative Extension hosts the 4-H Horse Bowl Info Session & Practice on Friday, December 15, from 6 to 7:15 PM at  the CCE Office & Education Center in Kingston, NY.

This information session provides orientation and practice with Horse Quiz Bowl which is offered as part of the NYS 4-H Equine Program where youth showcase their horse knowledge in a competitive, jeopardy- like contest.

For more information visit ulster.cce.cornell.edu/

The Damascus Manor United Methodist Church Holiday Bake Sale is Saturday, December 16th

8:30am – 12noon

at The Dime Bank’s Damascus Branch Location on Route 371

The Wiltwyck Quilters Guild hosts a potluck Holiday Brunch at the Fellowship Hall of Grace Community Church in Lake Katrine on December 16th.

Brunch and a member-led presentation follow the short business meeting at 10am. New members are welcomed to learn new skills, meet new friends, and join projects benefitting the community.

More information at wiltwyckquilters.com

Joe Fiedler performs at the VBI Theatre of Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center,  in Poughkeepsie, NY, on Saturday, December 16 at 8 PM.

Information and Tickets at https://joefiedler.eventbrite.com.

Location TBD

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Western Sullivan Public Library hosts Let’s Play! a playgroup designed for the more active child – 3 and under. This is a safe space for families to connect and children to interact with each other in open play. The loose structure allows the group to socialize as well as learn. The group meets at 10:00am on Tuesday, December 19 at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

For more information visit – wsplonline.org

The Callicoon Book Club meets on Tuesday, December 19th at 6pm at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon to discuss A
Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.

For more information, WSPLonline.org

The Wayne County Library hosts a Sound Therapy Workshop on Wednesday 12/20/23 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm in Honesdale, PA.

Learn how to bring harmony back to the mind and body with Sound Therapy. Kailin Bouse is a certified Sound Healer,
Reiki Master Practitioner, and 500 – Hour Yoga and Meditation Instructor.

For more information visit http://waynelibraries.org

Music on the Delaware presents Cherish the Ladies, “Celtic Christmas” show to the historic Walton Theatre stage on Thursday, December 21st, at 7:30pm.

Tickets are available at www.musiconthedelaware.org.

The Howland Cultural Art Center in Beacon hosts the Wynotte Sisters in their Solstice Spectacular on Thurs., Dec. 21, 7:30 pm.

More information and tickets at howlandculturalarts.org

Marbletown Multi Arts presents “Tuesday Meditation with Wes Ostertag” at 7pm on December 26.

It’s a weekly meditation, movement and conversation group.

More information at cometomama.org

The Wester Sullivan Public Library hosts a class for tweens ages 8-13. to socialize and play Among Us in a monitored environment. This is a live, small group program that’s available on any device from anywhere – from the comfort of home! We will meet on December 27h from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Join virtually OR in-person at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

For more information visit http://wsplonline.org

The Wester Sullivan Public Library hosts Family Gaming on Friday, December 29th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Jeffersonville Branch.

Board games, card games, and video trivia games will all be set up for participants to test their skills and challenge each other,

For more information visit wsplonline.org

The Rosendale Theatre’s “Classic Film Series” presents a Marx Brothers Double Feature of “Horse Feathers” & “Duck Soup” in their original theatre format with full sound on the big screen on
for One Night Only on Friday, December 29 at 7pm.

More information at rosendaletheatre.org

The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center hosts “A Night of Frivolity, Dinner, and Dancing” on New Year’s Eve Eve – December 3o from 6:30-11pm in an elegant and modern 40’s night club setting, infused with an art deco vibe. The event features a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing to live music from a 10 piece New York City based band.

More information at hurleyvilleartscentre.org/

The Rosendale Theatre presents “Saturday Creature Features Werewolf Double Feature!” a night of classic big screen monsters

With “Werewolf of London” (1935) and “The Wolf Man” (1941).

7:00PM, Saturday Night, December 30

Ticket information at rosendaletheatre.org

Marbletown Multi-Arts presents a New Year celebration with the Spirit Brothers – 3pm on December 31.

Marbletown Multi Arts is located on Main Street in Stone Ridge

More information at cometomama.org

The Highland Library hosts Small and Miniature Quilts by Members of the Wiltwyck Quilters Guild. The exhibit will begin on November 9th and end sometime after January 1st.

The quilts represent an exploration of a variety of  styles and techniques. Some are genuine “miniature” quilts, indicating  they are made with very small pieces. Some are applique quilts, and some are three dimensional. Some are social statements,
some are experiments in design and technique, and some are just for fun.

In addition to the exhibit, the WQG will do two sit and sew programs at the library on Saturday, November 18
and Saturday, December 2. They will start at 12 Noon and end at 4 PM.

For more information visit http://highlandlibrary.org  or Phone: 845 691-2275

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February on the first, third, and fourth Saturdays.

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit delawarehighlands.org/

The Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center in Honesdale from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Support Group provides a place to share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions, and frustrations. If you need someone to “sit” with your loved one while you attend the meeting, please call. For more information, contact the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

This is a virtual meeting open to the public.  Please contact Sally Stuart, sara.stuart.nyc@gmail.com for the link.

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February on the first, third and fourth Saturdays.

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit http://www.delawarehighlands.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February on the following dates:

January 27
February 3, February 17, February 24

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit http://www.delawarehighlands.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February on the following dates:

February 3, February 17, February 24

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit http://www.delawarehighlands.org/

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

The Penn State Extension hosts a webinar on February 13, 2024 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) and February 13, 2024 (7:00 PM-8:00 PM) on Seeing Forests 360 Degrees.

Learn about the many benefits fallen, woody debris can have on streams and floodplains. This presentation will review the effects of woody materials and current restoration efforts.

For more information visit http://extension.psu.edu

This virtual event presents how the new technology of 360-degree videography provides another useful tool for teaching about and understanding forests and their various natural cycles, such as diurnal, seasonal, and successional change. For more information and registration go to extension.psu.edu

The Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center in Honesdale from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Support Group provides a place to share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions, and frustrations. If you need someone to “sit” with your loved one while you attend the meeting, please call. For more information, contact the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours on February 17, February 24

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit delawarehighlands.org/

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours on February 24

Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required. The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am-3pm. Snow dates for the trips are the Sundays immediately following.

For more information visit delawarehighlands.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center in Honesdale from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Support Group provides a place to share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions, and frustrations. If you need someone to “sit” with your loved one while you attend the meeting, please call. For more information, contact the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.

This meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.