Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 28 February 2025

LEXINGTON - Potluck Dinner Church will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Ashland UMC, 12216 Route 23, Ashland.  Come and enjoy a meal, fellowship and bring a friend. All welcome.

The Lexington/West Kill UMC Sunday, Feb. 23 “Breakfast Church” worship service at 9 a.m., was held in the dining hall.  Very nice attendance with Pastor Mark leading the service and, of course, all kinds of delicious treats, coffee and tea. 

Bowling Night for Veterans and family event on Saturday, March 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hoebowl Bowling Center, Catskill.  Come and enjoy two games -- shoes and pizza included.  RSVP required.  Call 581-719-0020.

There will be a Female Military Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. in the Frederick A. Van Loan Hall, Athens American Legion, Second Street, Athens.  Female veterans are free, all other guests $5.  For more info or to RSVP, call Gordon at 518-567-5529.

The Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, has monthly “Every Tuesday Get-Together.”  The first Tuesday of the month (March 4) is a Classic Movie starting at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 5, Ash Wednesday worship will be held at 6 p.m. in the Ashland UMC, 12216 Route 23, Ashland.

HTC Middle/High School Theater Department presents “Disney Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” on Friday, March 7 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the HTC Middle/High School, Main Street, Tannersville.  Admission is $10 adults, $8 students and seniors.  No reserved seating or pre-sale.  Door opens 30 minutes prior to show time -- htctheater@htcschools.org, 518-589-5400 X6206.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company does not meet in the month of March.  Meetings will resume in April.

Happy birthday to Moira Taylor on Monday, March 3.

March 3 is also Lori Dippold’s birthday.

Ellen Levin’s birthday is Tuesday, March 4.

Also celebrating a birthday on March 4 is Andrew Yachnes.

Best wishes to all.

Lexington/West Kill Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

The Ashland Fire Department is hosting an All You Can Eat Breakfast at 12094 Route 23, Ashland on Saturday, March 15 starting at 7:30 a.m.  This breakfast is to benefit the Ashland Fire Department’s 100th Celebration in 2026.  Lots of great food, eat in or take out for a free will offering.

Because of the fire in the building that houses the West Kill Post Office, mail for West Kill Post Office is currently being sorted in the Shandaken Post Office and being held for P. O. box holders to pick up.  Amy, the rural mail carrier, is able to continue delivering mail to her West Kill customers on her normal mail routes.  Shandaken Post Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  

Nominations are being sought for 2025 Youth of the Year Award.  The Greene County Children, Youth and Community Advisory Board is again sponsoring the annual Greene County Youth Awards – Youth of the Year, Chairman’s Choice and Director’s Choice.  The purpose of the awards are to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of Greene County youth who have made outstanding contributions in serving his/her community through leadership, knowledge, skill and/or service.  The dedication of these young people help make Greene County a better place for us all.  If you know a young person, in grades 9-12 who deserves this recognition, you can find a nomination form available on the web site:  http://www.greene-government.com/departments/human-services-greene-gov/news-events or contact the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555.  From the nominations received, the youth will be evaluated by the selection committee to determine this year’s winner.  Any inquiries for further information may also be directed to the department.  Deadline for entries is March 31, 2025.

There is an Essay Contest sponsored by Greene County American Legion open to all Greene County students grades 7 – 12.  The theme is “What Memorial Day Means to Me.”  Essay should be 300 words or less and include a cover sheet with name, school attends and grade.  School will be notified of the winner.  Mail postmarked by May 2, 2025 to G.C.A.L. Essay Contest, P.O. Box 21, Athens, NY 12015.  Winning prize keeps going up thanks to the generosity of individuals and companies involved.

The Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry is open to all on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  The pantry is located by the Tannersville Firehouse, at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville.  The third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., contingent on volunteer availability, is for delivery to folks who do not have transportation.  The Food Pantry is now also providing food for pets.  If you are in need of pet food, spay and neuter assistance, contact Partners in Animal Welfare to www.upstatenypaw.org or info.upstatenypaw@gmail.com or call 518-567-3487. 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 Village Hall during the week.

A reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9.  So turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

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.