Delaware County Arts Grant Application Opens October 18 

The Roxbury Arts Group is administering the Delaware County Arts Grant, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, in Delaware County. Grant funds are used to support projects in three areas: Community Arts, Creative Learning, and Individual Artist. Applicants to this grant can receive up to $5000 of funding.

The application period opens October 18, 2024 and closes January 17, 2025. Attendance of an information session or a one-on-one session with the Creative Opportunities Coordinator is required.  Sessions begin in late September and go through mid-December.

For more information go to  https://roxburyartsgroup.org/

Pike County residents can now purchase their 2025 dog licenses from the Pike County Treasurer’s Office in Milford.

For more information and an application, visit: www.pikepa.org

Teen Tech Time is a new program meeting every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This program is an opportunity for teens ages 14-17 to discover, practice and explore new technological skills for school and beyond. More information on the library’s calendar at WSPLonline.org.

Epoxy Resin Necklace workshop will take place on Monday, January 13th at 5pm, at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Participants will learn how to make jewelry and hair clips with epoxy resin. Ages 18+ recommended. *Proper care will be taken when using epoxy. More information at WSPLonline.org.

On January 14 at noon and 7pm, Penn State Extension hosts a webinar on threats to the movement of native Brook Trout.

For information and registration, go to extension.psu.edu

Let’s Play! will be taking place at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Wednesday, January 15th from 10:15-11:30am. Let’s Play is a playgroup for babies, toddlers and caregivers that blends music, literacy, games and open play. Registration and more information can be found at WSPLonline.org.

Wayne County (PA) Area Agency on Aging holds a monthly Caregiver’s support group at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  The next meeting is January 15 from 2-3:30pm.  The group meetings are informal, but informational.

RSVP by January 13.  More information at https://www.waynecountypa.gov/938/Area-Agency-on-Aging

Cricut Meetup group will be meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 5:30pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library to discuss new ways to use a Cricut machine and work on a project together. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Life Drawing for Everyone over 6 Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 6 – 8pm for ages 14 and up at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

 Tusten Social sponsors Sage Session regularly on the first and third Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm in Krause Hall at the Delaware valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg.  The next meeting is December 5.

Sage Sessions are FREE and no registration is required. Anyone 60 years or more living in Tusten or the surrounding area is welcome to enjoy lunch, good company and local interest programming.

For more information, go to Tusten Social’s facebook page.

The Rosendale Theatre hosts the new feature length documentary film – ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS: A JIMI HENDRIX VISION on Thursday, January 16 at 7pm.

The musical landmark had humble origins, rising from the rubble of a bankrupt Greenwich Village nightclub to become the state-of-the-art recording facility shaped by Jimi Hendrix’s vision. The first artist-owned commercial recording studio, Electric Lady Studios has since become the creative home to artists Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, David Bowie, and Beyoncé, where they created the most celebrated music of all time. The film is directed by John McDermott.

Information and advance tickets at www.rosendaletheatre.org/ 

Sullivan 180 hosts the 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Youth Summit, which will be held on Friday, January 17, 2024, at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake.

This is a free event, open to Sullivan County youth (grades 11 & 12) to participate from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Summit is intended to inspire attending Juniors and Seniors to understand the importance of their voice and their ability to act for change. The day kicks off with a screening of Dr. King’s famous speech, “Blueprint for Life” which focuses on the principles of belief in oneself, determination and commitment. Students will participate in workshops and collaborative activities designed to open their minds and hearts to greater service for themselves, their schools and their communities.

This year’s keynote speaker is John Johnson, a dynamic communications specialist and mentor from Brooklyn, NY who is passionate about empowering youth who feel unseen and unheard to discover and activate their purpose.

For more information visit https://sullivan180.org/

Craft Lovers will be meeting on Friday, January 17th from 4-6pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s craft will be 3D fireworks on canvas. Registration and more information at WSPLonline.org.

Sullivan 180 is hosting their 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Youth Summit on Friday, January 17, 2025, at SUNY Sullivan from 9am – 2pm, with a new, optional after-party from 2 – 5pm.  The Summit is intended to inspire attending Juniors and Seniors to understand the importance of their voice and their ability to act for change. Pre-registration is required and interested students should connect with their guidance counselor.

To find out more about the event or to find out who your school’s MLK Day registration contact is, visit www.sullivan180.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

Community arts space and gallery Chesters Creative hosts “Coverstory” on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 p.m.

The event features writer Bizzy Coy reading from her new humor book, “Personal Space,” accompanied by art from the book’s cover artist, Catherine Chesters, and its illustrator, Lia Strasser.

For information: chesterscreative.com

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Anything Goes (Almost) – The Collaged Print for ages 16 and up on 6 Sundays from January 5, 2025  through February 9, 2025 from 10 am to 1pm at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

 

CCE Ulster, located in Kingston, hosts a program on Houseplants at 11am on January 19.

For more information and registration, go to cceevents.org

WSPL’s Tech Educational Series: A.I. In Tiny Bites will take place on Tuesday January 21st at 12pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, or over Zoom. This program is for those who want to learn about A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), and are looking for a place to start. Registration and more information at WSPLonline.org.

Callicoon Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 21st at 5pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s discussion will be about “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison, available to Western Sullivan Public Library patrons as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

Narrowsburg Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 22nd at 11am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s discussion will be about Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward, available to library patrons as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

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

Nutrition coach Linda Pinckney discusses bio-engineered and processed food, and its effects on health and well-being, on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from  4-5:30 pm

The program takes place at the Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale.

For information: www.waynelibraries.org

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Life Drawing for Everyone over 6 Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 6 – 8pm for ages 14 and up at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

Storytime will be meeting on Thursday January 23rd at 10:15am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This program is a blend of literacy, crafts and hands-on activities for children under 5 and their caregivers. Registration and more information at WSPLonline.org.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange and Sullivan Counties  offers a virtual workshop on Self-Care for parents on Thursday, Jan 23 from 11 am-12:30 pm.

Lean why self-care is important for parents and their family, along with simple ways to practice self-care.

To register, and for information: www.sullivancce.org

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at 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 meeting takes place on Google Meets. For the dial in information, send an email to feedback@wjffradio.org

Board Game Day will take place on Saturday, January 25th from 10am to 1pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Participants can play classic games like UNO, chess, checkers, Cranium, Scrabble, and Trivia Pursuit, or bring their own games to play and share with others. Registration and more information at WSPLonline.org.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

On Sunday, January 26 at 1pm PM, the Rosendale Theatre hosts an Open House to acknowledge volunteers and introduce the community to options for participating with this  community-based institution,

A short film about the theatre and entertainment by guitar virtuoso Henry Ferland will be provided.

 More information at rosendaletheatre.org.

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Anything Goes (Almost) – The Collaged Print for ages 16 and up on 6 Sundays from January 5, 2025  through February 9, 2025 from 10 am to 1pm at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

 

Teen Tech Time is a new program meeting every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This program is an opportunity for teens ages 14-17 to discover, practice and explore new technological skills for school and beyond. More information on the library’s calendar at WSPLonline.org.

Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Participants can learn how to knit, bring a work-in-progress, and share ideas. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Participants can learn how to knit, bring a work-in-progress, and share ideas. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Let’s Play! will be taking place at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Wednesday, January 29th from 10:15-11:30am. Let’s Play is a playgroup for babies, toddlers and caregivers that blends music, literacy, games and open play. Registration and more information can be found at WSPLonline.org.

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

Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Participants can learn how to knit, bring a work-in-progress, and share ideas. More information at WSPLonline.org.

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Life Drawing for Everyone over 6 Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 6 – 8pm for ages 14 and up at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

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

Part 1 of Jamie Novak’s Virtual Decluttering Series will take place on Thursday, January 30th at 7pm via ZOOM through the Western Sullivan Public Library. Professional organizer and author Jamie Novak is offering Top 7 New Year’s Resolutions to Get and Stay Organized for adults. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Anything Goes (Almost) – The Collaged Print for ages 16 and up on 6 Sundays from January 5, 2025  through February 9, 2025 from 10 am to 1pm at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

 

Teen Tech Time is a new program meeting every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This program is an opportunity for teens ages 14 and up to discover, practice and explore new technological skills for school and beyond. More information on the library’s calendar at WSPLonline.org.

Penn State Extension hosts a Crops Conference on February 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM at
Lebanon Valley Exposition Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

This one-day seminar offers opportunities to earn pesticide, nutrient management, and certified crop adviser credits and to learn about key current crop management issues. Registration deadline is January 28, 2025 at 11:45 p.m.

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

This meeting takes place on Google Meets.  For the dial in information, send an email to feedback@wjffradio.org

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Life Drawing for Everyone over 6 Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 6 – 8pm for ages 14 and up at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at 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 meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information to join the conversation.

The Forestburgh Playhouse Academy is holding a two day intensive professional coaching program for auditions. Students ages 8-17 will work on audition material and have the opportunity to audition for the Playhouse 2025 mainstage season on Saturday and Sunday, February 8-9 from from 10AM to 5PM.

For more information or to register go to  https://www.fbplayhouse.org/academy

The Forestburgh Playhouse Academy is holding a two day intensive professional coaching program for auditions. Students ages 8-17 will work on audition material and have the opportunity to audition for the Playhouse 2025 mainstage season on Saturday and Sunday, February 8-9 from from 10AM to 5PM.

For more information or to register go to  https://www.fbplayhouse.org/academy

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Anything Goes (Almost) – The Collaged Print for ages 16 and up on 6 Sundays from January 5, 2025  through February 9, 2025 from 10 am to 1pm at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

 

Teen Tech Time is a new program meeting every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This program is an opportunity for teens ages 14 and up to discover, practice and explore new technological skills for school and beyond. More information on the library’s calendar at WSPLonline.org.

The Midtown Kingston Arts District is hosting the workshop Life Drawing for Everyone over 6 Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 6 – 8pm for ages 14 and up at the D.R.A.W. Studio in Kingston, NY.

For more information and registration go to  https://www.drawkingston.org/event

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

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County hosts a round trip charter bus from the Extension Education Center in Liberty to Syracuse and back on Thursday, February 20th. Farmers and community members who are interested in attending the 2025 NY Farm Show are invited to let CCE Sullivan know by contacting Michelle Proscia, agriculture production program manager, at (845) 292-6180 ext. 129 or mml249@cornell.edu. The deadline to express interest is January 3rd.

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winter 2025 Eagle Watch Bus Tours throughout January and February.  An expert guide leads a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.  Seats on trips are limited and advance reservations are required.

Tours leave from the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 11am to 3pm.

More information at  DelawareHighlands.org 

Dates are:  January 4, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

SUNY Sullivan holds Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and Refresher courses beginning February 25, 2025, at the Loch Sheldrake campus. These classes are designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services or current EMTs looking to refresh their certification. Classes run twice a week for 10 weeks.

For more information visit http://sunysullivan.edu

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at 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 meeting will take place via Google Meet. Please email feedback@wjffradio.org to receive dial in information.

Sew-cial Circle group meets every Thursday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for needlecrafts including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more. Basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Penn State Extension hosts a two-day virtual Crops Conference on March 10 & 12, 2025 from 1:00 PM-3:30 PM  that  offers opportunities to earn pesticide credits and to learn about key current crop management issues.

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

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