Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 27 June 2025

LEXINGTON - Congratulations to all the graduates!  Best of luck to all of you!

Happy 61st wedding anniversary to Carol and Alden “Skeet” Constable on Friday, June 27.

A very happy birthday on Saturday, June 28 to Ginny Gurley.

Andrea Searcy’s birthday is Sunday, June 29.

Several people are celebrating birthdays on Monday, June 30 – Ann Shoemaker, Gladys Meyer, Susan Sheiner, Matt Dwon and Chad Benjamin.

Happy 46th wedding anniversary to Kathy and Jack Jordan on Monday, June 30.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Zadock Pratt Museum, Main Street, Prattsville, is hosting Master Gardeners with Cornell Cooperative Extension on Saturday, June 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Learn about the history of gardening, maps of historical gardens to visit in Greene County and take home flower seeds.  There will be light refreshments.

Maude Adams Theater Hub is presenting Disney The Little Mermaid at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, Tannersville on July 3, July 5 and July 6.  Among all the talented performers are two Lexington ladies, Glenda Lauten and Allegra Coons.  Both will be playing the part of Ursula – Glenda’s

performances are Thursday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 6 at 1 p.m. and Allegra’s performances are Saturday, July 5 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Go to www.catgskillmtn.org for more info.  Presented under arrangement with Music Theatre International.

The Windham-Hensonville UMC will be holding a Silent Auction on Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 5345 Route 23, Main Street, Windham.

The Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter has a Backpack Give-away.  There are 20 backpacks with school supplies to give away this summer.  All you have to do is come to the library and check out books.  Every time you check out books you receive a ticket.  The more you read, the better your chances of winning a backpack.  Names will be picked on Aug. 15.

Sign up starts on June 27 for the Summer Reading Program at the Hunter Public Library at 11 a.m.  Come to the library to fill out a registration form and enjoy the fun activities – bubbles, games, cookies, and lemonade.

There is also an Adult Summer Reading Program at the Hunter Public Library.  Every time you check out books, receive a ticket for a chance to win a handmade market bag.

The Lexington Farmers Market has kicked off a program to collect spices, non-perishable, unexpired food items for the Hunter Community Fridge.  When you come to the market there will be a basket at the Farmers Market for you to drop off your donations.  Market volunteers will deliver the items to the Hunter Community Fridge pantry.  The next market under the Lexington pavilion will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 5. 

Sunday summer worship services will be held in the West Kill UMC, Spruceton Road, West Kill, 9 a.m. on July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17.  All are welcomed.  During these dates there is are no Sunday services in the Lexington/West Kill UMC in Lexington.

Mountain Top Family Fun Day at the Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road, Elka Park is Saturday, July 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Bring the whole family for a fun packed day.  Win some prizes, enjoy good food, BBQ, music, pony cart rides, face painting, petting zoo, tractor rides, bouncy castle, cotton candy, fellowship and more.  Go to platteclove@bruderhof.com for more info.

The annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association is Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  There will be trophies, 50/50 raffle, beautiful gift baskets raffle, food and beverage.  If you have questions or wish to pre-register, call Mary at 518-989-6813.  Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

After you have a great day at the Thunder in the Mountains Car Show, come on over to the Town of Ashland Firehouse, Route 23, Ashland on Saturday, July 26 for the Ashland Ladies Auxiliary Penne Pasta and Meatball Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Sit down or takeouts available.  An adult dinner is $12, $10 for children and under 6 years eat free.  The dinners include penne pasta and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, choice of coffee, water or iced tea.  There is also a 50/50 raffle.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of June 30 – July 4 is as follows:  Monday—Beef chili, California vegetable mix, white rice, peaches; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, Sonoma vegetables, white rice, pears; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy, applesauce, mixed vegetables, sweet potato, butterscotch pudding; Thursday—American cheeseburger (bun has gluten), potato salad, marinated carrots, cranberry juice, watermelon; Friday—Closed in Honor of Independence Day.  All persons 60 and over 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, 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.