Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 24 May 2025

LEXINGTON - The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held in West Kill on Monday, May 26.  Please meet at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill at 9 a.m. for a short service.  After the service we will proceed to the cemetery in the West Kill hamlet then to the West Kill Community Cemetery on Route 42.  On return to the hamlet we will stop at the flagpole and then back to the West Kill Fire Station for the traditional serving of ice cream.  All are invited to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

The 2025 Lexington Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  Local vendors will have produce and all kinds of products.  Farmers Market will be held every other Saturday through Oct. 11.

The Kaaterskill UMC Thrift Shop, 7889 Main Street, Hunter, will open on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 3 p.m. and will be open for the rest of the season on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m.  Donations are welcome when the shop is open.

The Soup and Fellowship Kitchen, now called the Fellowship Kitchen, will be held on Tuesday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville.  Come in for a free meal and fellowship.  Open to all.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

The Mountain Top Parish Churches will hold a combined worship service under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building on Sunday, June 8 at 10 a.m.  Service will be followed by a covered dish luncheon.  All welcome.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June10 for the monthly meeting in the Firemen’s Room.

The West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association will host their annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Takeout only.  Orders will be packed for takeout, but you are welcomed to use the dining hall to sit and eat with friends.  Dinners are $18 and include half chicken, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, brownie.  Chicken half only is $12.  Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

Happy birthday to Janet Nicholls on Thursday, May 22.

Also celebrating a birthday on May 22 is Dan Davern.

Friday, May 23 is Marilyn Soule’s birthday.

May 23 is Sarah Jordan’s birthday.

William Trach celebrates his birthday on Sunday, May 25.

Happy anniversary to Pastor Bob and Diane Nash Monday, May 26.

Wednesday, May 28 we wish Lois Banks a very happy birthday.

May 28 is also Kevin VanHentenryck’s birthday.

Joe Loverro, of WRIP fame, celebrates his birthday on Saturday, May 31.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of May 26 – May 30 is as follows:  Monday—Closed in observance of Memorial Day; Tuesday—Baked salmon with dill sauce, spinach, rice pilaf, juice, butterscotch pudding; Wednesday—Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, green beans, peanut butter cookies; Thursday-- Hungarian Goulash, red cabbage, carrot coins, egg noodles, fresh fruit; Friday—Meat ravioli with sausage, tossed salad, Italian mixed vegetables, strawberry shortcake.

All persons 60 and older and spouses are invited to attend.  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, 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.

On Memorial Day let us honor, remember, pay respect and never forget those who gave all.