LEXINGTON - Mary and Steve Palazzolo and friends MaryAnn and Joe enjoyed dinner out and a concert at Music in the Park in Catskill, last week.
Cheyanne Clark, daughter of Samantha and Matt Clark, had a fun-filled 5th birthday party at her family’s farm, SS Equestrian in Ashland with a bubble machine and slip and slide. Happy birthday, Cheyanne!
The 16th annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show is Saturday, July 25 on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42 Lexington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association. A day filled with fun, trophies, 50/50 raffle, gift baskets raffle, food and beverages. Vehicles 1995 or newer will have their own class. You don’t want to miss this outstanding event.
Happy birthday to Deladis Barcone on Friday, July 24.
Sunday, July 26 is Nancy Kizyma’s birthday.
Also celebrating a birthday on July 26 is Tina Albino.
Happy birthday to Sharon Becker on Monday, July 27.
Thursday, July 30 is Wayne Thompson’s birthday.
Louie Kizyma also celebrates his birthday on July 30.
Best wishes to everyone.
I’m sure many of you know that Joe Loverro of WRIP 97.9 FM is receiving physical therapy and is making progress in his rehabilitation. If you would like to send Joe a card, here is the address: Joe Loverro, c/o Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation Center, 1070 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061. As the correspondents used to say – let’s send a “card shower.” Bet he’d enjoy that and know we are wishing him well and a speedy recovery.
Saturday, Aug. 1 is the next Lexington Farmers Market, 3542, Route 42 Lexington, under the pavilion, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fellowship Lunch held in the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville, is Tuesday, Aug. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. Please come and enjoy a free meal and the fellowship. All are invited.
The Greene Room Players Songbirds will hold a free concert at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the summer with song.
On Saturday, Aug. 8 there will be a self-guided Cemetery Tour of Revolutionary Soldiers that lived or died in Lexington. Stop at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for your printed guide of the locations of the soldiers’ graves. Light refreshments will be available at the hall. Cemeteries to visit are the Lexington Cemetery, Angle Cemetery, Jewett Cemetery, Prattsville Cemetery and Windham Cemetery. Hosted by Town of Lexington Historians Mary Palazzolo and Christine Dwon.
The Hunter Foundation Garden Gala is Sunday, Aug. 9. You are invited to the Annual Summer Celebration. This Gala is the Hunter Foundation’s premier annual fundraiser at the Colonial County Club. VIP Hour begins at 4 p.m. Indulge in the “Taste of Tannersville” with the region’s top chefs presenting an array of expertly crafted small plates paired with fine spirits and premium craft brews. Best silent auction yet with an impressive selection featuring over 100 exceptional items.
Please RSVP by Aug. 14 for Greene County NY Veterans Center with Greene County Department of Human Services Veterans and Family Bowling on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., two games, shoes and pizza included at the Catskill Lanes, 305 West Bridge Street, Catskill. Call or email: 518-943-3703 or veterans@greenecountyny.gov.
Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at 4 p.m. is the annual Jewett Fire Department’s Chicken BBQ, Route 17, Jewett. The Ashland Community Church will hold a bake sale – same place, same time.
RSVP by Aug. 14 for Senior Day 2026 celebrating Greene County Department of Human Services -- Aging’s 50th anniversary is Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come enjoy lunch, vendors and see Luke Barnhart’s Live Elvis Tribute Show at One Main Street, Catskill. RSVP by Aug. 14 at 518-719-3574.
The Thrift Store, 7889 Main Street, Hunter, is open on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of July 27 – July 31 is as follows: Monday—Meatball sub (bun has gluten), Italian mixed vegetables, Italian pasta salad, pears; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, Sonoma vegetables, white rice, lemon mousse; Wednesday—French onion pork chop, green beans, buttered noodles, applesauce, brownies; Thursday—Lemon pepper fish, Prince Edward vegetables, rice pilaf, fresh fruit; Friday—Chef salad with ham, Swiss and boiled egg, cold beet salad, potato salad, fresh fruit. All persons 60 and older are invited to attend. Meals served at noon, suggested $4 donation for each meal. Congregate reservations are required by noon at least a day in advance. If you reserve a meal and are unable to attend, please call as soon as you can to cancel. The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.
Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, volunteers, healthcare providers, veterans, actively serving military, farmers, truck drivers and so many more.
Prayers for all who are dealing with loss, illness, healing, difficulties, our country, our military and their families, the world.
Until next week take care, be thankful, be safe, be respectful of others and please be kind to one another. Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.
