Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 07 September 2025

LEXINGTON - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company thanks everyone for their support of the fundraiser bake sale at the Lexington Farmers Market on Aug. 30.  

Alice Cross celebrates her birthday on Friday, Sept. 5.

Saturday, Sept. 6 is Emily Plishner’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

Fellowship Lunch will be held at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Everyone one is welcomed to enjoy a delicious free meal and fellowship.

Tuesday, Sept. 9 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will meet at 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room.

Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is holding a Walk that supports vital Association programs and services that are critical to thousands of individuals and families in New York State on Saturday, Sept. 13, rain or shine, registration at 10 a.m., walk starts at 12 noon on the Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY.  The BIANYS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  Donations greatly appreciated.  Online:  https:/give.classy.org/HudsonHeroes. If you have questions, you may email Jane and Joe Concato at jjconc@gmail.com or call them at 518-989-1019.  Donations may also be sent to Jane and Joe Concato, P. O. Box 53, Lexington, NY 12452.  Jane is a brain injury survivor and she and Joe are very active in the Brain Injury Association.  Their team is the Hudson Heroes.

North Settlement Church Restoration celebrates the installation of NYS Historic Marker on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m., 2184 County Route 10, Windham.  The Greene Room Players Songbirds will sing and old photos will be on display.  Cookies will be served.

The Greene County Vet2Vet and Greene County Veterans Service Agency Community Day is Saturday, Sept 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo.  This is a free event for all ages.  There will be BBQ, inflatables, games, Corn Hole Tournament (must register), live music by The Lost Cowboys and more honoring those who served our country and their families.  Proceeds from the event go to Veteran Children’s Scholarship Fund.

There will be a Victorian Tea to benefit the Zadock Pratt Museum, Prattsville, on Saturday, Sept. 13 with seatings at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  You are invited to an elegant afternoon of tea, finger sandwiches, homemade desserts set in the historic charm of the Zadock Pratt homestead.  There will also be gift basket raffle and prizes.  The cost is $35 per person and reservations are required.  Dressy attire is encouraged but not required.  To make your reservation, please text Lisa at 713-594-8118.

Next Lexington Farmers Market is Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 is a free Rabies Vaccine Clinic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo for Greene County residents.  Drive-up only, donations will be accepted with a suggested donation of $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.

Covered dish Dinner Church will be Friday, Sept. 19 in the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington at 6 p.m.  All welcomed.

Cruisin’ on the Mountain Top Fall Car Show is Sunday, Sept. 21, Main Street, Tannersville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be live music all day from Whiskey Cross, Sonny Rock and Just James.  For more info or to register, call 518-589-5850 option 2 or email tannersvillecarshow@gmail.com.  Sponsored by the Village of Tannersville, Pancho Villa’s, Thorpe’s GMC.

Saturday, Sept. 27 bring your dancin’ shoes and a covered dish to the Friends of Lexington Barn Dance and Pot Luck dinner at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  There will be a caller and live performance by Homespun Occasions.  Pot luck style dinner starts at 4 p.m., BYOB.  Suggested donation $10 per person. Tickets at the door or RSVP by sending your donation via Venmo.  Questions?  Email friendsoflexington@gmail.com or DM@friends_of_lex or Instagram. Many thanks to sponsors West Kill Brewing, Spruceton Inn and Rivermist Farms.

The Haines Falls Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., takeout only.  A half chicken is $10 and a full dinner of half chicken, baked potatoes and baked beans is $15.  See a member for tickets.  Proceeds benefit the Haines Falls Fire Company and Auxiliary.

Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville hours are Monday and Tuesday 10-5; Wednesday 10-7; Thursday and Friday 10-5; Saturday 10-2.  Go to the library’s website www.mountaintoplibrary.org or follow on social media to check out the new weekly programs.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 8 – Sept. 12 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, California mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Baked ziti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, spinach, Jell-O; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy and applesauce, broccoli, and cauliflower mix, sweet potato, apple crisp; Thursday—Cheddar bacon burger, Au Gratin potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, fresh fruit; Friday—Senior Citizen Day – Main office and all senior nutrition sites closed.  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.

Twenty-four years ago – 9/11/2001.  We will never forget.