Out Lexington Way - 28 June 2026

Congratulations graduates!  Job well done and success to you all!

Pastor Amy Royal has retired from teaching Art in the Roxbury School and Cindy Nelson has retired from working for the Town of Windham.  A retirement party was held for both of them on June 26 in the Fellowship Hall at the Lexington/West Kill UMC.   A gentle “roasting” of Pastor Amy and Cindy, a game of Pictionary and delicious cakes and ice cream for dessert followed the bountiful potluck supper.  Wonderful turnout to wish these ladies well in their retirement.  

Happy 4th of July!  Have a wonderful and safe holiday.  Hope you enjoy all the festivities here on the Mountain Top and elsewhere. Here are some of them:

Friday, July 3 there will be a Firework Show at the Conine Ballfield, 14143 Route 23, Prattsville to Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom.  Arrive at 7 p.m., grab a seat, bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase before the show at the Dugout.  Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.  Absolutely no alcohol is permitted on site.  Show hosted by the LaSalle Family and Starlight Fireworks.

Saturday, July 4th America’s 250th Independence Day will be celebrated in Windham with all kinds of activities during the day including music, food and much more and a parade later in the day followed by the fireworks display in the evening.

The Village of Tannersville and Town of Hunter’s July 4th festivities kicks off with a parade.  Line up is 1 p.m. at Tops, step off at 2 p.m. with the route being along Main Street, Tannersville,  The music, fun, activities and fireworks will be held at Rip Van Winkle Lake Park.  Call 518-589-5850 option 2 if you need more info.

Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Lexington Farmers Market under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  Along with the local vendors, the Ladies Aid of the West Kill United Methodist Church will be holding a fundraiser bake sale.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Pete’s Car Show at Pete’s Auto is Sunday, July 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in memory of Peter Figiel.  All makes and models are welcome.  Bring a chair, bring your ride 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.

Happy birthday to Amelia Osborn on Saturday, July 4.

Also celebrating a birthday on July 4 is Joan Charysyn.

Tuesday, July 7 is Emily Grinnell’s birthday.

Happy anniversary to Jessica and Jim Franz on Wednesday, July 8.

Best wishes to all.

Tuesday, July 7 is Fellowship Lunch at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville from noon to 2 p.m.  All are welcomed for a delicious free meal and fellowship.

A Healthy Eating Workshop sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension that includes cooking demos, samplings, reading food labels, nutrition info and meal planning will be held Wednesday, July 8 at 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Jewett Senior Service Center, Jewett Municipal Building.

Sunday, July 12, Sunday, July 19, Sunday, Aug. 2, Sunday, Aug. 9, Sunday Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. worship services will be held in the West Kill UMC, Spruceton Road, West Kill.  On those Sundays there are no worship services in the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Main Street, Lexington.

Friday, July 17 is the next potluck Dinner Church at 6 p.m. in the Lexington-West Kill UMC, Main Street, Lexington. All are welcomed.

The Greene County Youth Fair, Angelo Canna Park, Cairo, is July 23 – July 26.  Opening Ceremony Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with Greene County Youth Awards, closing at 9 p.m.;  Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with fireworks Saturday night at closing and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For further info, go to thegreenecountyyouthfair.com.

The 16th Annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show presented by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association will be held Saturday, July 25 on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Vehicles 1995 or newer will have their own class.  Trophies awarded, 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffle, food and beverages for a fun filled day.  If you would like to donate a gift basket highlighting your business or family or even have an interesting item or two that can be used to enhance a basket that will be put together for the raffle, please call Mary at 518-989-6813.  Just a few basket ideas:  Coffee/Tea Lover; At-Home Spa; School Spirit; BBQ/Home Chef; Holiday Themed and Book Lovers are just a few of the suggestions for baskets.  All the proceeds benefit the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association.  

Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter, has a Summer Reading Program – Unearth a Story. Register at the Library Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Receive a free ice cream coupon from Stewart’s Shops when you register.  Every time you check out a book, you get a chance to win a backpack.  Win a prize at the end of the summer when you turn in your reading record.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of July 6 – July 10 is as follows: Monday—Macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, pineapple/mandarin oranges; Tuesday—Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, Monaco vegetable mix, tropical fruit; Wednesday—Hot dog (bun has gluten), baked beans, carrots, oatmeal cookies; Thursday—Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, fruited Jell-O; Friday—Seafood pasta salad, mixed greens with tomatoes and cucumbers, Mexicali salad, 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.