Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 12 December 2024

LEXINGTON - We extend deepest sympathy to the Constable and Steiner families on the passing of Joyce Constable Steiner last week.

Thank you to all who came to the Lexington Holiday Market on Dec. 7 at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall.  Local vendors had a wide variety of items and the Lexington Historical Society was there with their delicious soups and the Ladies Aid of the West Kill UMC had a bake sale.  The wonderful music was provided by Karen and Jim Rauter of Halcott Center.  

The Ladies Aid of the West Kill UMC thanks everyone who contributed and purchased those yummy baked goodies during the Bake Sale at the Holiday Market. 

Potluck Dinner Church will be Friday, Dec. 13 at the Kaaterskill UMC at 6 p.m.  All welcome to join in the meal and fellowship.

There will be a Live Nativity Drive-Thru Friday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road, Elka Park.  Experience scenes from Holy Night and live animals, crackling fires and much more.  Refreshments will be provided. 

You don’t want to miss the annual Cookie Walk Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ashland UMC, 12216 Route 23, Ashland.

Saturday, Dec. 14 is the Tree Lighting and Carol Sing in West Kill.  Meet at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road at 6 p.m. and we’ll walk to the tree for the lighting and then return to the Hall for refreshments.  Rumor has it a very special guest will arrive on Lexington’s fire truck.

Sunday, Dec. 15 there will be Family Crafts and refreshments in the Kaaterskill UMC’s Blue Room, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual meeting and potluck supper on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Firemen’s room with collection of 2025 dues and election of officers.

Mrs. Puddle Ducks Holiday Concert is Thursday, Dec. 19 in the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville at 10:30 a.m.

The Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road, Elka Park will have a Christmas Carol Sing and Candle Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m.  There will be traditional Christmas carols and hymns and candle lighting on a Christmas Tree.  Refreshments will be provided.

Christmas Eve services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24 in the Kaaterskill UMC at 4 p.m.; 7 p.m. in the Ashland UMC and Windham-Hensonville UMC at 9 p.m.

The Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, by the Tannersville Firehouse, at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville, is open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  The third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. is for delivery to folks who do not have transportation, contingent on volunteer availability.  Call 518-589-5787 if you need delivery.  If you would like to help Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, you can also drop food off at Brave the Flames Restaurant, when open and Tannersville Hall during the week.

Friday, Dec. 13 is Rick Dearstyne’s birthday.

Rocco D’Addario celebrates his birthday on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Monday, Dec. 16 Pam and Jim Tilp have their 51st wedding anniversary.

Also celebrating a wedding anniversary on Dec. 16 are Judy and Steve Haskin.

Happy birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to Mickie Winters.

Akeylah Pushman has her 17th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Best wishes to everyone.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, volunteers, veterans and 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.