The West Kortright Center at River Rock, in Delhi, NY, is hosting its Annual Art Auction starting online on  Tuesday, October 1st and ending with a closing party on Saturday October 12 from 5pm-8pm. For more information go to www.westkc.org

The Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library will be hosting a community art project for all ages on Saturday October 12th from 12pm to 3pm. Participants can make their own Autumn Leaf Collage Art to contribute to the library’s window display for the Callicoon Art Walk, which will remain on display all month. This is a drop-in program and all are welcome to participate. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Phyllis Elkind is teaching a class in harmony singing on Saturday, October 12th, from 1-3pm, at The Muse in Rosendale, NY All levels are welcome.  For More information go to   https://themuserosendale.org/events/         Register at pe548@outlook.com.

Hudson Valley Community Dance is hosting  a Hudson Valley English Country Dance on Saturday, October 12, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm Beginners’ lesson at 7:15 Dance 7:30 -10:30 pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie.

George Wilson and Selma Kaplan’s music and Ridge Kennedy’s calling will bring their long and strong contra roots to HVCD for a great evening of dance.

Questions? Go to www.hudsonvalleydances.org

Apple Pie Palooza, a fundraiser for Radio Catskill

Eat Pie! Buy Pie! Baking Contest!

Saturday, October 12, 2024
3-6pm
Catskill Brewery
672 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor, NY 12758

Join us for a finger-licking good time at the third annual Apple Pie Palooza!

From classic recipes to innovative twists, our talented bakers will showcase their skills and compete for the title of the best apple pie in town.

If you’d like to enter the baking contest, sign up HERE!

Buy whole pies or pies by the slice!

The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) will welcome visitors to its Archives Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4, when it will also accept donations of materials to add to its collection.

Located at the newly expanded Middletown History Center in Margaretville, NY,  the archives preserves documents, photographs and remnants of the town’s past.

For more information on HSM and its programs, visit mtownhistory.org.

Round the Bend Theater presents a reading of a new play “Kenoza Lake” by Margie Semilof with dates on Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14 in Rosendale   and Hunter, NY

For more information, go to https://www.roundthebendtheatre.org/

The Roxbury Arts Group presents Fiddlers! featuring performances by: Pine Tree Flyers, Down Hill Strugglers, and Stoddard Hollow String Band on Sunday October 13th, 3:00-7:00 pm in Roxbury NY.  There is a community jam session starting at 6 and a Chili and Apple Pie Cook-off starting at 1pm.  For more information, roxburyartsgroup.org

Round the Bend Theater presents a reading of a new play “Kenoza Lake” by Margie Semilof with dates on Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14 in Rosendale   and Hunter, NY

For more information, go to https://www.roundthebendtheatre.org/

STEAM Space is a monthly program for school aged children exploring science, technology and the arts at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. On Tuesday October 15th at 4pm, Youth Programmer Callison will explore chemical reactions with a DIY Lava Lamp activity for Halloween. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

The Callicoon Book Club will meet on Tuesday October 15th at 5pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s discussion will be about “Normal People” by Sally Rooney, which is available to Western Sullivan Public Library patrons as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

The Liberty Public Library celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, with an evening of live music with classical guitarist Dan Garcia on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30. Garcia’s program of Spanish and South American compositions is an authentic offering of personal heritage.

Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) host the Upper Delaware River Rendezvous Conference on October 16-17 from 9:30am-5pm & Thursday, October 17th from 8 am-12 noon at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY.

The Rendezvous is designed to promote collaboration and communication among researchers, practitioners, community and municipal leaders, nonprofits, funders, and other watershed stakeholders engaged in work in the watershed.

For more information visit http://fudr.org

Let’s Play! will be taking place at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Wednesday October 16th 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.

Cartooning Club with Joe Kennedy will be meeting on Wednesday October 16th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Tusten Town Hall. Participants will discover different drawing techniques, learn how to storyboard their own cartoon. This program is from school-aged children, tweens and teens. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale, PA is presenting “Credit 101” on Wednesday, October 16 at 4:30 pm. Robert Karoscik from the Dime Bank will go over how to maintain your credit score.

For registration or more information, waynelibraries.org

WRITERS IN THE MOUNTAINS presents Travel Writing 101 with Rachel Dickinson, October 16 – November 20, 2024. The class will be held online Wednesdays, from 6 to 8 pm ET.

For more information, visit writersinthemountains.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.

WRITERS IN THE MOUNTAINS (WIM) is presenting Historical Fiction Writing with Sheila Myers online Thursdays from September 19th to October 24th from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration deadline is September 12.

Learn more at writersinthemountains.org.

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

The Mamakating Environmental Education Center in Wurtsboro, NY with be holding the program Nature Tots
Every Friday Sept 13th-October 18th from 10-11am. For more information on this program for 2-4 year olds go to  https://www.friendsofmeec.org/

Storytime at the Western Sullivan Public Library will be meeting on Friday October 18th from 10:15-11:30am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, and will incorporate music, literacy activities, crafts and plenty of open play. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Craft Lovers will be meeting on Friday October 18th from 4-6pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s craft will be air-dried clay ghosts. Registration and more information at WSPLonline.org.

The Big Eddy Brewery in  Narrowsburg, NY Friday hosts a benefit for victims of Hurricane Helen on  October 18 from 7-10pm.

Featured local musicians include Richard Traviss, Masha Sokol & The Undertones, Greg Castro, Faith Kelly & Caswyn Moon, Max Lee.

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

Representatives from Sullivan County Public Health will be visiting the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Friday October 18th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. They will provide brochures about programs available to the community in Sullivan County as well as tick kits, hand sanitizers, and much more. They also offer on-the-spot trainings to become certified in administering Narcan. For more information, visit WSPLonline.org.

The Great Give Back returns to the Western Sullivan Public Library starting October 19th. Every year, libraries across New York State offer a time for library patrons to give back to their communities. From October 19th to November 2nd, the Western Sullivan Public Library will be collecting “Winter Essentials” to redistribute into our community. Collection boxes will be available at the Jeffersonville, Narrowsburg and Callicoon branches. More information and a complete list of eligible items for donation can be found at WSPLonline.org.

Town of Tusten Historian Art Hawker will present a new lecture titled, “Tusten Cemeteries: Who’s Buried There” at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Saturday October 19th at 11:00am. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

The Wayne County Arts Alliance and The Cooperage Project present the 2024 Annual Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 19    7pm to 11pm at The Cooperage Project, Honesdale PA with DJ SaturBae.  It is BYOB and Adults age 21+ only.  Costumes are required.

More information at thecooperageproject.org

The Church of St. Joseph in Wurtsboro holds its Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, October 19 from 9am to 3pm.  The show features handmade arts & crafts, holiday decorations, toys, jewelry and more.  Take out lunch is available.

For more information, http://stjosephwurtsboro.com/

The Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Learn how to knit, bring a project that you’re working on, and share ideas and your latest projects! More information at WSPLonline.org.

Buck Brook Alpacas will provide a craft program making Felted Vases on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5:00pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

Representatives from Sullivan County Public Health will be visiting the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Tuesday October 22nd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. They will provide brochures about programs available to the community in Sullivan County as well as tick kits, hand sanitizers, and much more. They also offer on-the-spot trainings to become certified in administering Narcan. For more information, visit WSPLonline.org.

The Narrowsburg Book Club will meet on Wednesday October 23rd at 11am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. This month’s discussion will be about “Crow Talk” by Eileen Garvin, which is available to library patrons as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook. More information and registration at WSPLonline.org.

Crafterschool is an afterschool opportunity for tweens & teens, happening on Wednesday October 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Crafting activities will include crochet, visual art, and more for young crafters of all experience levels. This program is for ages 12 and up, and registration is required. More information at WSPLonline.org.

Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale, PA is presenting a program of information on Medicare  on Wednesday, October 23 at 4:30 pm. Pat Perkins from the Aging Office is the speaker.

For registration or more information, waynelibraries.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.

WRITERS IN THE MOUNTAINS (WIM) is presenting Historical Fiction Writing with Sheila Myers online Thursdays from September 19th to October 24th from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration deadline is September 12.

Learn more at writersinthemountains.org.

Storytime at the Western Sullivan Public Library will be meeting on Friday October 25th from 10:15-11:30am at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, and will incorporate music, literacy activities, crafts and plenty of open play. More information at WSPLonline.org.

The Western Sullivan Public Library will be hosting a Pumpkin Decorating activity on Friday October 25th from 4 to 5pm at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon. Participants can decorate pumpkins to take home, listen to ghost stories, and are welcome to attend in costume. This program is intended for ages 6 and up, and registration is required. More information at WSPLonline.org.

UlsterCorps’  sponsors the 14th Annual Zombie Escape on Saturday October 26th, 2024 (Sunday October 29th rain date), at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) in Rosendale, NY.

Events include a 5k timed trail run, 2k walk and a free 1k Fun Run for kids. The Zombie Escape is UlsterCorps’ primary annual fundraiser, and a perfect family friendly way to start your Halloween while supporting a great cause. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley, while passing zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels and caves. All runners including kids will receive a themed race medal. Custom awards in overall and age groups for the 5K. Register for the 5K Race or 2K Walk by Friday October 4th and receive a FREE t-shirt.

For more information visit https://www.ulstercorps.org/

Board Game Day will take place on Saturday October 26th 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 Liberty Public Library hosts “Halloween Swing” on Saturday October 26 at 1pm.  This “move to music” program features Halloween pop classic music.  Costumes are encouraged.

Pre-registration is encouraged.  libertypubliclibrary.libcal.com

Round the Bend Theater presents a reading of a new play “P. Pan Et Al” by Danielle Frimer with dates on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 in Saugerties and Tannersville, NY

For more information, go to https://www.roundthebendtheatre.org/

The Vanaver Caravan presents a harvest gathering for the whole family on October 26 from 2-5pm at the Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge NY.  Its an afternoon of food, dance and music, pumpkins, apples, raffles, and more.

Vanaver Caravan Dance and Music Company has served the Hudson Valley for more than 50 years with classes, workshops, and performances.

For more information, vanavercaravan.org

On the fourth Saturday of the month, from 7:30-10pm,  the Cooperage Project in Honesdale holds a contradance with caller Laurie B and live music by Cherry Orchard and others.  There is a beginners lesson at 7:15.  All are welcome.

For more information, thecooperageproject.org

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Upcoming dates:

October 26

November 23

Round the Bend Theater presents a reading of a new play “P. Pan Et Al” by Danielle Frimer with dates on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 in Saugerties and Tannersville, NY

For more information, go to https://www.roundthebendtheatre.org/

Representatives from Sullivan County Public Health will be visiting the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Monday October 28th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. They will provide brochures about programs available to the community in Sullivan County as well as tick kits, hand sanitizers, and much more. They also offer on-the-spot trainings to become certified in administering Narcan. For more information, visit WSPLonline.org.

The Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Learn how to knit, bring a project that you’re working on, and share ideas and your latest projects! More information at WSPLonline.org.

Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale, PA is presenting a program of information on Essential Oils on Wednesday, October 30 at 4:30 pm.  Helen Mele Robinson discusses  how essential oils can be a benefit to  health

For registration or more information, waynelibraries.org

The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance administers “Arts for Sullivan” a regrant program for Sullivan County non-profits and individual artists. funded by the New York State Council for the Arts.

Grants are available for:

• Community Arts Programming,
• Arts Education for PreK- 12 or Community-based Learning, and
• Individual Artist Fellowships

A series of free information workshops will be hosted in-person and online to assist with effective grant writing, creating a budget, generating ideas, and networking with other artists and organizations. Advanced registration is required, and new applicants must attend an information session.

The next one takes place

• Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6 – 7 pm and on zoom
  Zoom session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-Gvpj4qGdBRv_bgphNNDEKPKe22PlmK

For more information, go to delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/grants/

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 Liberty Public Library hosts a book discussion on James McBride’s novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store on Thursday October 31 at 1pm. A skeleton is unearthed in the small, close-knit community of Chicken Hill, Pennsylvania, in 1972, and the truth is revealed about what happened and the part the town’s establishment played in it.

Pre-registration is encouraged.  libertypubliclibrary.libcal.com

The Great Give Back returns to the Western Sullivan Public Library starting October 19th. Every year, libraries across New York State offer a time for library patrons to give back to their communities. From October 19th to November 2nd, the Western Sullivan Public Library will be collecting “Winter Essentials” to redistribute into our community. Collection boxes will be available at the Jeffersonville, Narrowsburg and Callicoon branches. More information and a complete list of eligible items for donation can be found at WSPLonline.org.

The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance administers “Arts for Sullivan” a regrant program for Sullivan County non-profits and individual artists. funded by the New York State Council for the Arts.

Grants are available for:

• Community Arts Programming
• Arts Education for PreK- 12 or Community-based Learning
• Individual Artist Fellowships

A series of free information workshops will be hosted in-person and online to assist with effective grant writing, creating a budget, generating ideas, and networking with other artists and organizations. Advanced registration is required, and new applicants must attend an information session.

The next one takes place Saturday, November 2, 12 – 1 pm at New Memories, 862 Parksville Rd, Parksville, NY 12768

For more information, go to delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/grants/

Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6pm to 8pm for knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts. Participants may bring their own projects, and basic supplies and general instruction will be provided. More information at WSPLonline.org.

The Narrowsburg Knitters meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Learn how to knit, bring a project that you’re working on, and share ideas and your latest projects! 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.

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.

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

Writers in the Mountains (WIM) holds its 2024 Literary Retreat in Andes, New York from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15–17.

For more information visit https://www.writersinthemountains.org/literaryretreat

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.

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

The public is welcome.

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

On the fourth Saturday of the month, from 7:30-10pm,  the Cooperage Project in Honesdale holds a contradance with caller Laurie B and live music by Cherry Orchard and others.  There is a beginners lesson at 7:15.  All are welcome.

For more information, thecooperageproject.org

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Upcoming dates:

November 23

It’s the Big Annual Music Sale.

Featuring vintage vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, books, instruments & more.

Admission $5.

10am -3pm at the Liberty Mall, 15 Sullivan Street, Liberty, NY

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

Join us to celebrate our One Small Step conversations with your friends & neighbors & enjoy some holiday food, cheer, & togetherness.

Free

RSVP to mimi@wjffradio.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.

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.