Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 03 October 2025

The Barn Dance and Potluck Dinner at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall on Sept. 27, organized by the Friends of Lexington – Moira Taylor, Chrissy Siess and Caitlin Williams and sponsored by Spruceton Inn, West Kill Brewing, Van Dusen’s and Rivermint Distillery, was a great success.  Lots of people came from all over to enjoy the dancing, the band “Tamarack, the caller Paul Rosenberg, food and fellowship.  The Community Hall was beautifully decorated too.  Was a great evening and lots of fun.  

Bowling Night, a 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.

On Saturday, Oct 4 in the Ashland Town Park, 12187 State Route 23, Ashland will be the Ashland Fire Department’s Centennial Music Fest.  Bring a chair, eat, relax and enjoy the music by Whiskey Cross at 11:15; the Torpedoes at 2 p.m. and Skeeter Creek at 5:30 p.m.  Food trucks available on site.  Doors and parking open at 10 a.m., tickets $35 pre-sale, $40 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. 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.

Happy birthday to Grace Carr on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Oct. 7 is also Stephanie Gallagher’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

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.

The Lexington Farmers Market will hold a Kids Day Market on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the Lexington pavilion, 3542 Route 42.  All your favorite vendors will be there.  The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will have fire/rescue equipment for the kiddos to check out and special guest Sparky the Fire Dog.  Come and meet your local volunteer heroes.  Steven Weinberg, author and artist will be there 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.;  free ice cream sundaes donated by Stewart’s, Hunter Public Library will have free children’s books, sing-a-longs 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.

Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the annual Great Pumpkin Walk and Lighting at Tannersville Lake.  Registration is 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.

The 31st Annual Autumn Affair in Windham will be Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 starting at 10 a.m. with craft vendors, children’s activities, music, food and so much more.  There will also be an Apple Fest at the Windham-Hensonville UMC on Saturday, Oct. 11.

RSVP by Oct. 15 if you would like to attend the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Pegasus Restaurant, 10885 Route 9W, Coxsackie.  Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch served at 12.   RSVP to Tami Bone 518-719-3555 ext. 3565; Francesca Daisernia ext. 3559 or email tbone@greenecountyny.gov or fdaisernia@greenecountyny.gov.

There will be an Alzheimer’s Association informational session open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11:15 at the Jewett Senior Service Center. If you would like to stay for lunch, please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal – 518-263-4392.

The Mountain Top Library, Tannersville, is collecting pet food and pet supplies through Saturday, Oct. 18.  Wish list includes:  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.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Oct. 6 – Oct. 10 is as follows:  Monday—BBQ chicken thighs, sweet potato, green beans, banana pudding; Tuesday—Tortellini marinara with sausage, Italian mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail; Wednesday—Kielbasa, sauerkraut, carrots, baked beans, chocolate mousse; Thursday—Shrimp scampi with linguini, low sodium V8, spinach, fresh fruit; Friday—Turkey burger with peppers and onions, Au Gratin potatoes, carrots, 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.  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 safe, be respectful to others and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life