Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 11 September 2025

LEXINGTON - Twenty-four years ago – 9/11/01.  We can never forget.  We will never forget.

The 137th Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention was hosted Sept. 3 through Sept 6 by the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company.  The formal Dress Parade was held on Saturday, Sept. 6.  Congratulations to all the trophy winners, to all the volunteer Fire Companies and Departments that participated and thank you to all who worked so hard to make the convention a success.

The Lexington Farmers Market is Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42.  The market is collecting non-perishable food donations for the Hunter Community Fridge.  You may drop off your donations in the basket at the market.

Following the Lexington Farmers Market there will be a Lexington Town Picnic under the pavilion Sept. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Bring a potluck dish to share, come meet your neighbors and NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey.

Practical Tools for Well-being and Connections workshops will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 and Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Workshops are geared toward local residents, weekenders, retirees and anyone interested in learning about mental health and well-being.  Facilitators are Dr. Helle Thorning, licensed clinical social worker, author and educator and Gail Spindall, Psychologist.  Contact Dr. Thorning at hellethorningwine@gmail.com.

North Settlement Church Restoration celebrates the installation of NYS Historic Marker on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m., 2184 County Route 10, Windham.  The Greene Room Players Songbirds will sing and old photos will be on display.  Cookies will be served.

Reservations are required to attend the Victorian Tea to benefit the Zadock Pratt Museum, Prattsville Saturday, Sept. 13.  Seatings are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This will be an elegant afternoon of tea, finger sandwiches, homemade desserts in the Zadock Pratt homestead.  Cost is $35 per person, gift basket raffle and prizes.  Dressy attire is encouraged but not required.  To make your reservation, please text Lisa at 713-594-8118. 

Saturday, Sept. 13 the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is holding a walk that supports vital Association programs and services for thousands of individuals and families in New York State.  The walk is rain or shine on the Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY.  Registration at 10 a.m., walk starts at 12 noon.  You may contact Jane and Joe Concato if you have questions at 518-989-1019 or email jjconc@gmail.com.

Greene County Vet2Vet and Greene County Veterans Service Agency Community Day, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park Cairo.  This is a free event for all ages.  There will be BBQ, inflatables, games, Corn Hole Tournament (must register), live music by the Lost Cowboys and more honoring those who served our country and their families.  Proceeds from the event go to Veteran Children’s Scholarship Fund.

There will be a Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m. at the Gilboa Museum that would be of interest to any genealogist, researcher, historian, writer or anyone in interested in history. 

Wednesday, Sept. 17 is a free Rabies Vaccine Clinic from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo for Greene County residents.  Donations will be accepted with a suggested donation of $5 per animal, drive-up only.  Preregistration is required.  Call Greene County Public Health at 518-719-3600 option 1.

Friday, Sept. 19 is the potluck Dinner Church, 6 p.m. at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington.  We will be discussing the volunteer program at The Pines and sharing a spiritual approach to working with people with dementia. 

POW/MIA Recognition Day Luncheon is Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Athens American Legion Post TGM 187.  Veterans are free, other guests $5.  Program:  Meet and Greet 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Welcome Ceremony and Moment of Remembrance 12 – 12:30 p.m. and Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Please RSVP to Gordon at 518-567-5529.

Cruisin’ on the Mountain Top Fall Car Show is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Tannersville.  Live music all day from Whiskey Cross, Sonny Rock and Just James.  For more info or to register, call 518-589-5850 option 2 or email tannersvillecarshow@gmail.com.  Sponsored by Village of Tannersville, Pancho Villa’s, Thorpe’s GMC.

The Haines Falls Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m., takeout only.  A half chicken is $10 and a full dinner of half chicken, baked potato and baked beans is $15.  See a member for tickets.  Proceeds benefit the Haines Falls Fire Company and Auxiliary.

Saturday, Sept. 27 there will be a Barn Dance and Pot Luck dinner sponsored by the Friends of Lexington at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Bring your dancin’ shoes and a covered dish to share.  Pot luck style dinner starts at 4 p.m., BYOB.  There will be a caller and live performance by Homespun Occasions.  Suggested donation $10 per person.  Tickets at the door or RSVP by Venmo.  Questions?  Email friendsoflexington@gmail.com or DM@friends_of_lex or Instagram.  Many thanks to sponsors West Kill Brewing, Spruceton Inn and Rivermist Farms.

Happy Anniversary to Sharie and Bill Pushman on Friday, Sept. 12.

Saturday, Sept. 13 is Rose Petrella-Wilson’s birthday.

Kaetlin Cross celebrates her birthday on Sept. 13.

Sunday, Sept. 14 Ted Huggins celebrates his birthday.

Jeremy Knapp’s birthday is Monday, Sept. 15.

Also celebrating a birthday on Sept. 15 is Zach Jordan.

Gerry Loucks has his birthday on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 15 – Sept. 19 is as follows:  Monday—Macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Kielbasa with sauerkraut, carrots, baked beans, pears (bun contains gluten); Wednesday—Chicken Divan, Sonoma vegetable mix, white rice, fruit cup, chocolate pudding; Thursday—Roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, birthday cupcake; Friday—Macaroni salad over mixed greens, broccoli salad, marinated carrots, 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.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County 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, illnesses, healing, difficulties, our country, our military and their families, the world.

Until next week take care, be thankful, be respectful, be safe and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.