Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 15 June 2026

Hunter-Tannersville CS Alumni celebrating classes of ‘66, ‘71, ‘76 and ‘96 came together along with other alumni for the annual HTC Alumni dinner on June 13.  Was a lovely evening of laughter and reminiscing.

Congratulations to the WAJ Lady Warriors!  Great job to all the players, coaches and support of families, friends and the community.

The HTC/WAJ Trap Team participated in the New York Trap Shooting State Tournament June 6 and June 7.  Congratulations!  

The next Lexington Farmers Market is Saturday, June 20 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing vendors.

Sunday, June 21 is the 28th Annual Father’s Day Cruisin’ on the Mountain Top Car Show with antique and classic vehicles starting at 10 a.m. in Tannersville.

The annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Onteora Park Association Lake, sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Fish and Game Club and the Stony Clove Rod and Gun Club, is Sunday, June 21, free entry.  Registration starts at 9 a.m. and fishing from 10 a.m. to noon, children up to 16 years old.  Sixteen years old must have a valid fishing license. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.  Free bait and refreshment will be available.  Adults must be present but may not assist in landing fish.  All fish will be returned after measuring.  Entry from Cranberry Road off 23C, approximately one mile north of the traffic light in Tannersville.

Monthly Medicare Minutes representative will be at the Senior Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 518-263-4392, on Friday June 26 at 11:45 a.m. to help you understand your benefits and make the most of your Medicare coverage.  Lunch is served at noon and open to all Greene County residents age 60 and older.  If you would like to stay for lunch, please call the center at least a day in advance to reserve a meal.

Happy birthday to Alden (Skeet) Constable on Thursday, June 18.

Sunday, June 21 is Kathy Jordan’s birthday.

Margaret Lawrence celebrates her birthday on Tuesday, June 23.

Best wishes to all.

The Thrift Store, 7889 Main Street, Hunter is open Tuesdays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the Village of Tannersville and Town of Hunter America’s 250th Independence Day on Saturday, July 4.  There will be a parade, music, festivities and fireworks.  Parade line up is at 1 p.m. at Tops.  Step off is at 2 p.m., route along Main Street, Tannersville.  The music, festivities and fireworks will be held at Rip Van Winkle Lake Park.  Call 518-589-5850 opt. 2 or email rdumont@tannersvilleny.gov.

Sunday, July 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be Pete’s Car Show at Pete’s Auto in loving memory of Peter Figiel.  All makes and models welcome.  Bring your ride, bring a chair and enjoy the day.  Beer with 21+ ID and hot dogs.  Free event held in memory of Peter Figiel, however, donations will help fund the newly established Peter J. Figiel Memorial Scholarship for a local graduating senior pursuing a career in the trades.  So come for the music, family fun, friends and Pete’s Pick Award.

Fellowship Lunch will be Tuesday, July 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville.  Stop in for the fellowship and a delicious free meal.  Fellowship Lunch will be held the first Tuesdays of the month.

Healthy Eating Workshops sponsored Cornell Cooperative Extension include cooking demos, samplings, reading food labels, nutrition info and meal planning at the Jewett Senior Service Center, Jewett Municipal Building on Wednesday, July 8 from 11:15 to noon.

Bring the kiddos to the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville, July and August on Mondays, 10:30 a.m. for Story Time – A Time and Space for Magic.

Thunder in the Mountains Car Show sponsored by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association will be Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  Give Mary a call at 518-989-6813.

Mark your calendars for the Greene County Youth Fair July 23 – July 26.  Opening Ceremony Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with Greene County Youth Awards and closing at 9 p.m.  Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., fireworks Saturday night at closing and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For further info, go to https://www.thegreenecountyyouthfair.com/

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of June 22 – June 26 is as follows: Monday—Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, vegetable fried rice, peaches; Tuesday—Stuffed shells with sausage, meadow mixed vegetables, rice pudding with raisins; Wednesday—French onion pork chops, Italian green beans, egg noodles, cookies with applesauce; Thursday—Kielbasa with sauerkraut (bun has gluten), carrots, baked beans, fresh fruit; Friday—Shrimp Scampi, tossed salad, spinach, linguini, 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.

Happy Father’s Day!