Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 26 October 2025

LEXINGTON - The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company participated in Fire Prevention Week at the Hunter Elementary School along with several other fire/rescue companies and agencies on Oct. 9 and 10.    Lexington’s Sparky the Fire Dog and HTC’s Wildcat were  special guests. 

Congratulations to the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company on their 90th Anniversary.  This milestone was celebrated with a wonderful dinner at Prominence in Windham.  Thank you to all our volunteer hometown heroes.  Ninety years of dedicated service to the community and beyond.

The last outdoor Lexington Farmers Market for the season was dedicated to kids on Oct. 11.  What an excellent turnout.  There were the usual vendors plus arts and crafts, music, story telling, small animals to pet, delicious ice cream sundaes provided by Stuarts, free books for the children from the Hunter Public Library, Lexington Fire/Rescue Touch a Truck for the kiddos to check out the fire/rescue vehicles and of course, Sparky the Fire Dog wouldn’t miss the opportunity to greet the children and adults.  Excellent attendance, the weather was beautiful and a wonderful time for everyone.

Friday, Oct. 17 is the next potluck Dinner Church in the Ashland Community UMC, 12216 Route 23, Ashland at 6 p.m.  All invited.

Laity Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m., is the combined worship service in the Lanesville UMC, 1513 Route 214, Lanesville, with a covered dish meal to follow.

The Mountain Top Library, Tannersville, is collecting pet food and pet supplies through Saturday, Oct. 18.  Wish list includes:  Leashes, harnesses, collars, gentle leaders, pee pads, dog and cat beds, blankets and towels, treats and Dream Bones, dog bones, squeak toys and stuffed animals (no brittle or plastic parts), tennis balls, Nyla Bones, Kongs, chew sticks, pet food wet or dry, pill pockets, flea and tick medicine, food bins, bleach, scrub brushes, paper towels, laundry detergent, baby wipes, large contractor bags, fur brushes, gift cards from Walmart, PetSmart, Petco, Tractor Supply, Lowes, Amazon and gas cards.

The Kaaterskill UMC will be holding a Roast Pork and Homemade Pie Supper on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., takeouts only, at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building.  Free will offering.

Happy birthday to Charina Falke on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Monday, Oct. 20 is Kathleen Hilbert’s birthday.

Happy birthday to Amy Valentini on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Thursday, Oct. 23 is Dustin Falke’s birthday.

Also celebrating a birthday on Oct. 23 is Dixie Baldrey.

Best wishes to you all.

On Saturday, Oct. 25 the Greene Room Players Songbirds will have a free performance at the Lexington Historical Society building on Church Street, off of Route 42, Main Street, Lexington.  Come and enjoy hot dogs, snacks and soda.

Do not miss the annual Halloween Brunch that is sponsored by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  If you have been to any of the brunches hosted by the WKLCIA you know how scrumptious all the food will be.  Eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, potatoes, grits, fruit, baked goodies and so much more.  All this for $20 a person, children 5 and under are free.  Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Oct. 20 – Oct. 24 is as follows:  Monday—Beer battered fish, spinach, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, California vegetable medley, white rice, vanilla mousse; Wednesday—Vegetable lasagna with white sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, chocolate chip cookies; Thursday—Chicken and biscuits, squash, mashed potatoes, fruited Jell-O; Friday—Stuffed peppers, broccoli, white rice, 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.

Saturday, Nov. 1 is a takeout Roast Beef dinner at the Lanesville UMC.

Election Day, Nov. 4, there will be a takeout Brooks Chicken BBQ dinner at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Main Street, Lexington. 

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 safe, be respectful to others and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.