Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 03 August 2025

What a beautiful day for the 15th Annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show on July 26 at the Lexington Municipal Building.  The event was hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association with the proceeds going to the organization.  The car show was once again a big hit with 59 fantastic vehicles, the delicious food, trophies and the much anticipated gift basket raffle.  Thanks to all for your support, hard work and dedication to making this event such a success.

Saturday, Aug. 2 is the next Lexington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.

Happy birthday to Debbie Buscarello on Monday, Aug. 4.

Aug. 4 is Kenney Bloodgood’s birthday.

Happy birthday to Kathy Nelson on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Janice Barcone’s birthday is also Aug. 5.

Aug. 5 is Beth Soule Vaughn's birthday,

Happy anniversary to Patty and Schyler Minew on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Best wishes to all. 

Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., there will be a Benefit Pancake Dinner hosted by the East Jewett UMC to benefit the Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany.  This is a free will offering dinner.  Parking located across the street in a field from 1415 Route 23C, East Jewett.  Follow the ice cream cone signs.  Enjoy a short excursion to the church aboard the Kaaterskill Trolley.  Limited handicap parking at the church.  All donations will be given to the Capital City Rescue Mission.  If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please send your donation to East Jewett UMC, POB 53, East Jewett, NY 12424. The CCRM provides food, clothing, medical service, housing and more for homeless people, provides recovery help for many, serves hundreds of meals each day all accomplished only by generous donations. 

The Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lexington church hall.

The Town of Ashland Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for their Vendor and Craft Fair, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Vendors set up at 8 a.m. at the Town of Ashland Fire Department, 12094 NY 23, Ashland.  Vendor space fee:  Inside—10x10 is $50 and 8x8 is $40; Outside—10x10 is $40.  The Ashland Ladies Auxiliary will also be selling food from their kitchen during the fair.  For info on how to reserve a spot and the contract information, email Ashlandaux@gmail.com or call 518-734-3636 and ask for Heather.  Check out the Ashland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary on Facebook.

The Hensonville Hose Company is hosting a car show the same day as the Ashland Ladies Auxiliary Vendor and Craft Fair on Aug. 10 at the Ashland Town Park located a quarter of a mile from the Ashland Firehouse.

Fellowship Lunch will be Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville.  The Fellowship Lunch is held every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.  All are invited to come for a delicious free meal.

Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room.

There will be a Roast Beef and Peach Shortcake Dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 19 hosted by the Kaaterskill UMC from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., takeouts only at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building.

Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo.  Drive-up only clinic for Greene County residents.  Donations will be accepted.  Suggested donation $5 per animal.  Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe.  Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination – certificate, not tag – to receive three-year certificate.  If no record is presented, your pet will be given a one-year certificate.  Preregistration is required.  Call Greene County Public Health at 518-719-3600 option 1.

The Greene Room Players Songbirds will have a free concert celebrating midsummer on the Mountain Top on Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at the Mountain Top Library in Tannersville.

Now through Saturday Oct. 18, the Mountain Top Library will be collecting pet food and pet supplies.  Wish list included:  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.

VFW Post 1545, 5565 NY 23, Windham, is hosting Bingo Nights on the first and third Thursdays of each month.  Arrive at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.  Food and beverages are available for purchase from the Windham Community Center.

You must RSVP by Aug. 22 if you want to attend the Greene County Senior Citizens Day, “A Day at the Races,” sponsored by Greene County Department of Human Services on Friday, Sept. 12 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Historic Warehouse, Historic Catskill Point, Main Street, Catskill.  There will be lunch, vendors, music and door prizes.  If you are without transportation and would like to attend, state such when reserving.  Call 518-719-3555.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Aug. 4 – Aug. 8 is as follows:  Monday—Macaroni and cheese, three bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, Tuscan vegetable mix, white rice, tropical fruit; Wednesday—Lemon pepper fish, Sonoma vegetables, mashed potatoes, chocolate mousse; Thursday—Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, peas and carrots, fresh fruit; Friday—Chicken Caesar salad, Mexicali salad, potato salad, watermelon.  All persons 60 and older and spouses 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.