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Saturday, Oct. 17 

ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE - Kiwanis Club of Middletown Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser: Pickup noon-2 p.m. Nov. 7, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mount Hope Road, Middletown, $12 per person. See any Middletown Kiwanis Member for tickets or email Marlu@frontiernet.net. All proceeds benefit charitable projects in the community helping the Kiwanis fulfill their mission of “Serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time.” 

Trunk Sale: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17, Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Rd., Monroe. Sale of family friendly appropriate items on the Church grounds. 783-3252. thegeeger@yahoo.com. 

CANCELED - Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, Goshen United Methodist Church, 115 Main St., Goshen. Clothing, toys, linens, household, jewelry, Christmas $3 Bag sale 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 294-5871. jeannekrish@frontiernet.net. 

Second workshop in Practice Sustainable Living series: Three sessions, 9-11:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 17, the Oasis at Warwick, 10 Fence Rd., Warwick. Sponsored by Orange Environment, Inc. The morning session from 9-11:30 a.m. will be led by Frank Dragone and includes discussions on “Home Composting” and “Growing Vegetables from Seed to Harvest” for a fee of $45. Between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. there will be a Composter Display and Earth Machine Composter Demo. From 1:30-4 p.m., Joe Gregoire will instruct participants on “Cultivating Oyster Mushrooms in Straw” and lead a hands-on session on straw pasteurization and inoculating straw with mushroom spores for a fee of $55. This includes a free bag of inoculated straw to take home and see it fruit in 2-4 weeks. Orange Environment members get a 10 percent discount. And if you sign up for both sessions pay only $90. All CDC guidelines will be followed.  For more information and to register go to orangeenvironmnet.com and follow the directions to reserve a spot.  

Court Madonna 114 Catholic Daughters annual Antique Appraisal Funday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, St. Mary’s Church Hall, Port Jervis. Appraisals held by Marianne Flannery of Flannery’s Auction and Estate Services, $4 per item, 6 items max per person, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PRS Gold Buyers buying gold and silver. The 7th annual Craft Fair will also be held, raffles, bake sale. Proceeds benefit the Catholic Daughter charitable works. 

Pre register by Oct. 9 - Outdoor Up-Cycled Paper Jewlery Workshop: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17, rain or shine, Majestic Park, Murphy Ln., Gardiner, hosted by Gardiner Library, Pre-register for this event by emailing Nicole at nlane@rcls.org. Limited space is available. Social distancing and masks will be required. Learn about up-cycling unwanted things into new useful things. Holiday gift-wrapping paper is rolled, glued, and glazed into beautiful beads that can be worn as necklaces or bracelets. All craft supplies provided. Recommended for children 3rd grade and up and their families. The event is organized by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. 255-1255. 

Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom Celebration: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. Welcome “Journey to Freedom,” a sculpture by Academy Award winning sculptor Wesley Wofford. Celebrate the arrival of the statue with dance and music. Discussion of plans for Harriet's stay in Newburgh. Please register (attendance may be limited). Everyone is to abide by social distancing guidelines and best practices - so please wear your mask. 563-3650. ml.carolan@rcls.org. 

Pulled Venison Benefit Dinner for Lucy Bishop: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17, Calvary Baptist Church, 1152 Route 52, Loch Sheldrake. Little Lucy is a 3-year-old girl who is battling stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma. Take out only at the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse parking lot, Route 52. Good will offering and donations to help offset medical/ travel costs. Checks can be made out to Calvary Baptist Church of Sullivan County -earmark for Lucy Bishop. Social Distancing Required. Pulled venison on a roll, coleslaw and French fries. For more info or reserve meals call Pastor Caskey at 985-7410. 

Authors’ Circle Presents Amra Sabic-El-Rayess in a Virtual Conversation: 5-6 p.m. Oct. 17, Tuxedo Park Library Tuxedo Park. Authors’ Circle presents Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, author of “The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival” in a virtual conversation with NYT features reporter Katie Rosman via Zoom Video Conferencing. In conversation with Katie Rosman, Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess discusses her new book, "The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival" - an inspirational memoir about her struggle to survive ethnic cleansing during the 1990s in war-torn Bosnia, and the stray cat that became an integral part of her family. Register via the library’s calendar at tuxedoparklibrary.org or call the library at 351-2207. Registrants will receive an email shortly before the discussion with information on how to attend. 351-2207. magneta@rcls.org. 

Sunday, Oct. 18 

Monticello Fire Department French Toast Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon Oct. 18, Monticello Fire Department, 23 Richardson Ave., Monticello, free-$7. Due to COVID 19 the event will be drive thru only, no sit-down meals. 794-6330. dorih@hvc.rr.com. 

Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Oct. 18, Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept., 1280 Rt.52, Loch Sheldrake, $5 per person; kids age 5 and under free. LSFD will be serving a great breakfast of Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Take out only. 434-2710. lams5510@yahoo.com. 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer “Drive Through Experience”:  Oct. 18 at two locations: Westchester, Manhattanville College Campus, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, 9 a.m.-noon with staggered start times. Sign up and donate at makingstrideswalk.org/westchesterNY.  For more information email WestchesterNYStrides@cancer.org or call 594-3071. Hudson Valley, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Ct, Central Valley, 8 – 10 a.m. with staggered start times. Sign up at donate at makingstrideswalk.org/HudsonValleyNY. For more information email HudsonValleyNYStrides@cancer.org or call 781-6131. Dream up fun ways to decorate your car, create a pink power music playlist, practice your horn-beeping skills, put on your pink gear and help us save lives from breast cancer. 

Hike the Shawangunk Ridge: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18, D&H Kiosk Pat Moore Memorial Picnic Grove, 73 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association and the NY-NJ Trail Conference. Moderately difficult hike, lasting 4-5 hours. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes, mask. Bring water, lunch, binoculars. Meet at 10 a.m. at the D&H Canal Kiosk at the Pat Moore Memorial Picnic Grove, Sullivan St. Wurtsboro. Must register by calling Paula Medley at 754-0743. info@thebashakill.org. 

Perfectly Possums: 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro, $5 per person $15 cap/family. Pam Golben of Golben Farms and Jan Berlin of Everything Animals Resource & Activity Center will present a program on our amazing marsupials, Opossums! We will learn about the life, myths and value of opossums. Then you will get to see a live opossum! Seats will fill fast so register early. Masks required. Please register by calling 644-5014. jackie.broder@mamakating.org. 

Town of Lumberland Cultural Series - “Legendary Songwriters of the 20th Century”: 3 p.m. Oct. 18, virtual concert featuring Andy Moss, pianist and vocalist. Music from Irving berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin to Billy Joel. Viewable on the Town of Lumberland Facebook page. 

Monday, Oct. 19 

 Virtual Creative Writers Group: 11 a.m. Oct. 19, join a virtual Zoom meeting of the Cornwall Public Library’s Creative Writers Group. Register via the library’s online calendar at cornwallpubliclibrary.org. Zoom links will be distributed on the Friday before the meeting. It will be a recurring link, usable for all Creative Writers’ meetings. If assistance is needed, call 534-8282 and ask for Rosaleen. 

Virtual Young Adult Book Club: 7 p.m. Oct. 19, hosted by The Gardiner Library. YA Book Club meets via Zoom. The club for ages 13 and older meets the third Monday of each month. October's book pick is “The Which Way Tree” by Elizabeth Crook. Registration is required before each session by contacting Carolyn Thorenz at cthorenz@rcls.org to receive the Zoom link. Grdinerlibrary.org. 

A Happy Life: Career Exploration in the time of COVID-19 Virtual Workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. Covid-19 has left many experiencing varying degrees of unemployment or career uncertainty. In this Zoom workshop Career Counselor Amy Bandolik will show how this time period can be used as an opportunity for self-exploration and career reinvention. She'll lead participants in several exercises designed to help them find a new career that the best fit for their passions and interests and will go over how to pursue a new career. Registration is required. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOuprjooEtNRf-bBh5sLO0IoNG2tp1UE. 563-3619. Cmorgan@rcls.org. 

Tuesday, Oct. 20 

Warwick Valley Quilt Guild new membership offer: Starting in January 2021, memberships being accepted during the month of October. Tuesday meetings will be via Zoom as they are unable to meet at the Warwick Senior Center. At this time, they have engaged national quilting speakers who show their work, teach new techniques, and spark deals to stimulate our creativity. When appropriate, a normal meeting schedule will resume at the Senior Center. Download the application from warwickvalleyqg.org. Complete the form and send with a check for $35 to the designated address on the form. 

Me-Time Meet-Up for Caregivers of Babies via Zoom: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Meet up with other caregivers of babies (birth to 18 months). Sessions will cover parenting topics, book shares for babies, and tips for parents. There will be time for group discussion and questions as well. Register via the online calendar at cornwallpubliclibrary.org one week prior to event.  Please register with your adult name.  Zoom links will be emailed the day before the event. 534-8282. 

Coding Made Easy for ages 9 and up: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, via Zoom. Join  the Mamakating Library tech expert for a fun way to learn computer programming while thinking critically. Learn to create a webpage using HTML and CSS. This class will meet for 4 sessions on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Plan to participate in each class. To register call the Mamakating Library at 888-8004 or email mamcirc@rcls.org. 

Virtual Writing Workshop - Newburgh Memories: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 20, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. Share your memories of Newburgh from the far or recent past. This workshop will focus on memoir writing in general and memories of Newburgh in particular. If you have writing already on this topic, please bring it to share with the group. General instruction will be live streamed for the first 45 minutes (to the library’s Facebook page). Then the registered participants will conduct writing practice, reading, and prompts in a private, instructor-led Zoom room. Please register with an email to confirm and receive the meeting link. Just want the instruction without having to share? Please feel free to join us on our Facebook page for the live stream starting at 7 p.m. To attend the entire event, register using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduytqjMjEt0MsWpm0p9Fgu3h8nYnLBmR After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 563-3632. Ldreyer@rcls.org. 

Martian Life Mission to be described by NASA Representative: 7:30-9:15 p.m. Oct. 20, via Zoom, Mid Hudson Astronomical Association. NASA Solar System Ambassador John Fontana will be describing the latest mission to explore Mars for evidence of life. Launched in July, the Mars 2020 probe, officially named Perseverance, is on a journey there to investigate if life existed or could still exist. A space enthusiast since the days of Gemini, Fontana is now a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. He is a Human Resources professional and has been profiled in Who’s Who in America. The presentation will be delivered via Zoom at 8 p.m. after the regular scheduled 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Mid Hudson Astronomical Association. To participate in the Zoom session go to midhudsonastro.com and register at the MHAA MeetUp site and you will be given the Zoom password. The password is good for both the meeting and presentation. Participants can attend both for no fee. 631-553-1144, 245-5483. 

Wednesday, Oct. 21 

Virtual Out & About Book Club: 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Book pick, “Less” by Andrew Sean Greer. Just because we can’t be Out & About doesn’t mean we can’t still have a great book club meeting! Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby or call the library for a hard copy. Register ahead via the library’s online calendar at cornwallpubliclibrary.org, pour yourself a drink and join us for a virtual book discussion and more! Zoom meeting invites will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting on the day of the book club. 534-8282. 

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease- Virtual Program: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Join us to learn about: The impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, as well as current research and treatments available to address some of the symptoms. This program will be streamed to our Facebook page facebook.com/newburghfreelibrary. 563-3619. Cmorgan@rcls.org. 

SUNY Orange Virtual Admissions Open Houses: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 and Nov. 11 at 4-6 p.m., SUNY Orange, Middletown, free. SUNY Orange will hold the first of two Virtual Fall Admissions Open House events via Zoom.  These student recruitment events are designed to answer prospective students’ questions about the enrollment process, available financial aid, academic degree programs and more. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 341-4030 or at apply@sunyorange.edu. To register, go to https://sunyorange.edu/admissions/visit.html. 341-4205. apply@sunyorange.edu 

Thursday, Oct. 22 

All Day - Art Afternoon (from the curb): Oct. 22. Let’s Make Scratch Art! For grades K-12. Limited Supplies – Please register via the online calendar at cornwallpubliclibrary.org. Registrants will be contacted October 22 to set up appointments for curbside pickup. 534-8282. 

Friendly Visitor Volunteer Training via Zoom: 3 p.m. Oct. 22. Jewish Family Service of Orange County invites you to become a Friendly Visitor Volunteer in Orange County. This 90-minute training prepares potential volunteers to provide support to older adults in your own communities. For about 3 hours a week or less, volunteers provide local transportation to essential appointments, grocery shopping and friendly visits. Volunteering is rewarding and flexible. Reservations are required for this event. To register or to learn more about volunteering call or email Paula Blumenau at 341-1173 ext. 305 or pblumenau@jfsorange.org. Background checks and Insurance while volunteering is provided. 

REGISTER BY OCT. 19- Voracious Vultures for ages 7 and up: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 22, via Zoom. Have you ever wondered why Vultures look the way they do?  Are they scary?  Totally gross?  Why do they look like that?  Meet the vultures who live at Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton and paint a vulture picture. Register by  Oct. 19. Art supplies will  be available for pick up at the library. To register call the Mamakating Library at 888-8004 or email mamcirc@rcls.org. 

John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, presents “Ghost Stories from Sullivan County History”: 6 p.m. Oct. 22. From the ethereal spirits believed to still roam the site of a bloody Revolutionary War battle to the restless specter of the victim of an 1892 hex murder said to haunt the stone arch bridge where he was killed, local lore is filled with tales that tantalize, and John Conway will discuss some of the most popular in this new program. This program is provided by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 100 participants. Register at ebcpl.org and click on adult calendars. Then click on October and you will find your program there. This program will also be broadcast simultaneously on YouTubeLive. 

Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Book pick, “How to Walk Away” by Katherine Center. Join the Hudson Valley’s sweetest book group in a virtual Zoom meeting. Ebooks and eAudios are available on hoopla and Libby, and the library also has print copies available to borrow (call to place a hold for curbside pickup). Register via the online calendar at cornwallpubliclibrary.org. Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club. 534-8282. 

Live Harp Music: 7-7:45 p.m. Oct. 22, Goshen Public Library, Goshen, free. Kathleen Finnegan will present an autumn-themed live harp concert via Zoom. 294-6606. amina@goshenpubliclibrary.org. 

Friday, Oct. 23 

Town of Chester Town-Wide Shred Event: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 23, Town of Chester Town Hall, 1786 Kings Hwy, Chester, all residents with proper identification are welcome to bring their unwanted paper documents during these hours for secure and proper destruction. For more information, call 469-7000 ext. 4, Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Composting Workshop Session 2: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro, free. Hosted by Outdoor Organics Management. Even during a Pandemic approximately 40 percent of food is wasted in the United States. This means almost 30 percent of the solid waste we ship to distant landfills for expensive disposal consists of unwanted food and organic waste. There are ways to change this, beginning with smarter food production, preservation and distribution to food pantry donations to recovery of spent food as animal feed and compost. We will examine organics on a small scale at the Environmental Education Center and demonstrate principles of organics management that apply to households and businesses. Properly-worn face masks and social distancing is required at all times. Register by calling 644-5014. Dress for the weather. Our Presenter: Bill Cutler has been Sullivan County’s Recycling Coordinator in the Division of Public Works since 1990.  This is a repeat of the first program for those who missed the first one. 644-5014. jackie.broder@mamakating.org. 

Saturday, Oct. 24 

Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24,  St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 180 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Features local craftspeople and vendors with lots of handmade items to choose from. 50/50 and several raffles. Admission to the Craft Fair is free. Take-out luncheon for only $10. Masks are required to be worn. 239-9919. klabuda@hvc.rr.com. 

Mask-Making for students in grades 4 and 5: 2-3 p.m. Oct. 24, outdoors at Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.  Join us for a “crafternoon” of making masks out of egg cartons. Make them as crazy or beautiful as you want! All materials will be provided. Weather dependent. Masks are required. To register call the Mamakating Library at 888-8004 or email mamcirc@rcls.org. 

Mount Carmel Society Famous Sausage and Pepper Curbside Take-out: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24, Mount Carmel Hall, 21 First St. Port Jervis. NY at our Mount Carmel Hall. 

It was dark back then at Knox's Headquarters: 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Knox Headquarters, 289 Old Forge Hill Rd., New Windsor. In the spirit of 18th century Gothic literature, costumed interpreters from the New Windsor Cantonment & Knox's Headquarters submit for your approval a haunting tale. The eerie night-cloaked grounds of the historic Knox's Headquarters, the 1754 Ellison home, serve as a stage for this macabre presentation about strange happenings. Call 561-1765 ext. 22 to make reservations. 561-1765. michael.mcgurty@parks.ny.gov. 

CANCELED - The Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild Stars of the Valley Quilt Show: Oct. 24-25, The Sanfordville Elementary School, 144 Sanfordville Rd., Warwick. Local quilters from N.Y., N.J., Pa., and Conn., will show more than 150 quilts, and wall hangings. Speakers are Timna Tarr and Lisa Shepard Stewart. Vendors will offer machines, furniture, fabrics, and sewing accessories in addition to raffle prizes. pattiewhelan@yahoo.com.  Warwickvalleyqg.org. 

Sunday, Oct. 25 

ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE - Kiwanis Club of Middletown Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser: Pickup noon-2 p.m. Nov. 7, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mount Hope Road, Middletown, $12 per person. See any Middletown Kiwanis Member for tickets or email Marlu@frontiernet.net. All proceeds benefit charitable projects in the community helping the Kiwanis fulfill their mission of “Serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time.” 

Tuesday, Oct. 27 

“Baseball in American Culture” presented by Evan Weiner: 6 p.m. Oct. 27. Learn what accounts for baseball's enduring impact on American culture in this virtual presentation by noted lecturer Evan Weiner. Weiner is an author with radio and TV background. He has spoken around the globe on politics and sports and his writings have appeared in numerous publications and media outlets. This virtual program is provided by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 100 participants. Register at ebcpl.org and click on adult calendars. Then click on October and you will find your program there. This program will also be broadcast simultaneously on YouTubeLive. 

Wednesday, Oct. 28 

Crafts with Miss Patiana for students in grades 2 and 3: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 28, via Zoom. Make a beautiful painted handprint peacock. All materials will be available for pick-up. To register call the Mamakating Library at 888-8004 or email mamcirc@rcls.org. 

Pizza night: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 28, Sparrowbush Engine Company, 67 Main St., Sparrowbush, 16-inch pie $12, take out only. 856-5047. 

Thursday, Oct. 29 

“Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial” presented by Dean Knight: 6 p.m. Oct. 29. Poe Museum Education Coordinator, Dean Knight, will give a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's great story “The Tell-Tale Heart” in the format of a murderer on trial for his life. Participants will serve as judge, defense, prosecuting attorneys and jury and will decide whether the narrator of the story is guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity. Knight will also discuss aspects of Poe's life and work, including the time Poe spent in Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.  He will take questions from the audience. This program is provided by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 100 participants. Register online at ebcpl.org click and on adult calendars. Click on October. You will find your program there. This program will also be broadcast simultaneously on YouTubeLive. 

(Super)Hero Chameleon for ages 6 to 12: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, via Zoom. If you've ever been around animals, then you know to expect the unexpected! Meet a live panther chameleon from Madagascar, listen to stories from "Larry on the Loose and Other Animal Escapades" (available at the library) and learn to draw a comical chameleon of your own! To register call the Mamakating Library at 888-8004 or email mamcirc@rcls.org. 

Saturday, Nov. 7 

Kiwanis Club of Middletown Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser: Pickup noon-2 p.m. Nov. 7, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mount Hope Road, Middletown, $12 per person. See any Middletown Kiwanis Member for tickets or email Marlu@frontiernet.net. All proceeds benefit charitable projects in the community helping the Kiwanis fulfill their mission of “Serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time.”