Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 28 September 2025

LEXINGTON - Happy Autumn!  Beautiful weather, beautiful season.

Lisa Birnbaum of the Pratt Museum Events Team, reports the third Annual Pratt Museum Victorian Tea Fundraiser that was held on Sept. 13, was enjoyed by all.  There were local guests and guests from out of the area.  Diane Bunce and Pat Savella were gift basket raffle winners.  Gina Przywara won first place for the best hat and Ginny Gurley won second place.  Many thanks to all who made the fundraiser such a success.

Lexington Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 27 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42,  from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., is the Barn Dance and Potluck Dinner sponsored by the Friends of Lexington at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill. Covered dish dinner starts at 4 p.m., BYOB.  There will be a caller and live performance by Homespun Occasions.  Suggested donation $10 per person.  Tickets at the door.  If you have questions, email friendsoflexington@gmail.com.  Many thanks to sponsors West Kill Brewing, Spruceton Inn and Rivermist Farms.

Haines Falls Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary are holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Full dinner of half chicken, baked potato and baked beans is $15,  half chicken is $10, takeouts only.  Proceeds benefit the Haines Falls Fire Company and Auxiliary.

Greene County Public Health 2025 Flu Clinic will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett.  Please call 518-719-3600.  CGPH participates in most insurances—Medicare, Medicaid, Senior Blue, United Health Care, NYS Empire Plan, BSNENY, Empire BC/BS, Fidelis and CDPHP. 

Following the flu clinic at the Senior Service Center in Jewett on Sept. 30, a representative will be available for questions and with information concerning Medicare coverage at 11:45 a.m..  If you would like to stay for lunch served at noon, please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal—518-263-4392.

Happy birthday to JoEllen Schermerhorn on Friday, Sept. 26.

Saturday, Sept. 27, Amelia and Tom Osborn celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Another couple celebrating their wedding anniversary on Sept. 27 are Susan and Emmett Turk.

Sept. 27 is Danny Dymond’s birthday.

Cole Clark will turn three-years old on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Tuesday, Sept. 30 is Beth Martin’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Bowling Night, veterans and family event with two games, shoes and pizza included on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Catskill Lanes, 305 West Bridge Street, Catskill RSVP by Oct. 3 at 518-719-0020 or veterans@greenecountyny.gov.

Every Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. stop by the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville and visit the Greene County Public Health’s Mobile Unit for education, screenings, free supplies and outreach.  No appointment needed.

Hunter Fire Company #1 holds an Open House every third Monday of the month at 17 Bridge Street, Hunter from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Come and stop by – cheeseburgers and hot dogs too.

More upcoming events in October:

In the Ashland Town Park, 12187 State Route 23, Ashland, on Saturday, Oct. 4, bring a chair, eat, relax and support The Ashland Fire Department’s Centennial Music Fest.  Tickets--$35 pre-sale, $40 at the gate, children 12 and under are free.  Whiskey Cross at 11:15 a.m.; The Torpedoes at 2 p.m. and Skeeter Creek at 5:30 p.m.  Doors and parking open at 10 a.m. at the Ashland Town Park on Gravel Bank Road.  Food trucks available on site.  Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Ashland Town Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or by email to ashland12407@gmail.com or patszzz0915@gmail.com. For info call 518-734-3636.

The annual Great Pumpkin Walk and Lighting at Tannersville Lake is Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.  Registration at 7 p.m., lighting at 7:30 p.m., awards at 8 p.m.  Bring your best carved pumpkin and candle.  For information call 518-858-9094.

Windham’s 31st Annual Autumn Affair will be Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 starting at 10 a.m.  

Apple Fest at the Windham-Hensonville UMC on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Lexington Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be Kids Day.  All your favorite vendors will be there. The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will be there with fire/rescue  equipment and Sparky the Fire Dog--come and meet your local volunteer heroes.  Steven Weinberg, artist and author will be there 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Hunter Public Library and Ripstitchers will have free books and hand knit items for sale; kids sing-a-long with Kim Do and Slow Baby Fox; arts and crafts tables all day; gardening demos for kids and adults, worm composting, fall transplanting tips and a bulb swap.  There will be a winter coat drive for those in need.  Please bring new or gently used and clean warm clothing for distribution through Hunter-Tannersville Central School District.  

Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 is as follows:  Monday—Meatball sub (bun contains gluten), Italian mixed vegetables, Italian pasta salad, fruited Jell-O; Tuesday—Turkey burger (bun contains gluten) with pepper and onions, carrots, Au Gratin potatoes, oatmeal cookie; Wednesday—Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, Sonoma vegetables, apple crisp; Thursday—Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, pineapple and mandarin oranges; Friday—Chef’s choice.  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.

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.