Lots to do in October

Hello October! Bring on all the Halloween and fall festivities! We are looking forward to participating in all the local community events and can’t wait to see all the costumes. There really is …
Hort & Pott blends art and sales

FREEHOLD, NY — Freehold is a couple hours away from Narrowsburg, but if you happen to be up in Greene County, here's an interesting shop to check out. Hort & Pott is a …

Wayne Memorial’s Midwifery Mingle back to full scale October 5 

HONESDALE, PA — For the first time since 2019, Wayne Memorial’s Midwifery Mingle, a gathering for women of all ages and their children, will be celebrated on a full pre-pandemic scale. …

Lake Huntington News

Cochecton youth can trick-or-treat, eat Medieval and more

It’s hard to believe we are ending the month of September already. We’re looking forward to the annual Ride 2 Survive Dinner Dance this weekend at the Villa Roma.  The board …
Narrowsburg News

Lessons learned at the grocery store

My sister Emily often says, “You want everyone to be happy.” She isn’t wrong. That’s my nature—but I’m realistic. It’s impossible for everyone to be …
Honesdale News

Lavapalooza was a success

On August 5, Growing Older Together sponsored a 1950s rockabilly-style carnival and picnic fundraiser for the whole family.
Seniors
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults—a 10-year, …
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Sunday, September 10 is  Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their …
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Sustainability
Fight inhumane clothing production practices—swap your stuff

SHOHOLA, PA — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) will hold a clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at the Artists’ Market Community Center. Despite …

Farm-to-table dinner at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its seventh annual Farm-to-Table dinner, featuring local produce, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 on …

Recovery

Risky business

NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.  …
Looking Back
Community living stories
Don’t make these six mistakes

NATIONWIDE — With heat waves, wildfires, droughts, hurricanes and more breaking records seemingly year after year, it’s impossible to ignore the impact of severe weather and natural …

Diamond spells and the race in space

My sister Janet and I sat together in the back seat of the Ford as my mother drove home from the supermarket. Janet leaned toward me and whispered conspiratorially in my ear, “Don’t …

Peck’s, Pete’s markets to raise funds for the Grover Hermann Auxiliary

CALLICOON, NY — Peck’s Markets in Callicoon and Jeffersonville, and Pete’s Market in Narrowsburg, will host the third annual fundraiser for the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary …

Community leaders to be honored at Greater Pike dinner

PORT JERVIS, NY — A longstanding community supporter, a family-based hospitality business team and a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping veterans have been named the 2023 Greater …