Out Lexington Way - 7 June 2024

LEXINGTON - Saturday, June 8 is the next Lexington Farmers Market.  Lots of vendors with produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods and so much more.  The market is held under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Save your appetite after checking out the Farmers Market and come on over to the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill for the annual Chicken BBQ.  The delectable barbecue starts at 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.  This is takeout only.  You will get half a chicken, several sides, and dessert for only $15.  If you want only a chicken half, that is $10. Proceeds benefit the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Happy birthday to Bob Gurley on Friday, June 7.

Also celebrating a birthday on June 7 is Roseann Cross.

Monday, June 10 is Emily Valerio’s birthday.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Hunter Library’s monthly Coffee Klatch, June 11 (second Tuesday of each month), is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with light refreshments.  Everyone is welcome.

Would you like a free bowl of soup and sandwich?  Every second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen is held in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street Tannersville.   Come in and enjoy the food and fellowship on June 11 and June 25.

Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will meet for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room.

Do you like roast beef and strawberry shortcake?  There will be a Roast Beef and Strawberry Shortcake Dinner hosted by the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 18 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building, takeout only, for a free will offering.   

Wednesday, June 19 is the Greene County Rabies Clinic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 518-719-3600 or submit the form on the Greene County website https://www.greenegovernment.com/free-rabies-clinic.  This is a drive-up only clinic.  Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe.  You must present proof of pet’s previous vaccination (certificate – not tag) to receive a three-year certificate.  If no record is present, pet will be given one-year certificate.

The Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, by the Tannersville Firehouse, at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville is open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting.  The third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. is for delivery to folks who do not have transportation.  Call 518-589-5787 if you need delivery, contingent on volunteer availability.  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.

There will be an AARP Defensive driving Class with lunch on Thursday, July 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Haines Falls Firehouse.  AARP members, $37, non members, $42.  Reservation required.  Please call Patty at 518-821-8670.

Thank you to 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.