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April 2022 Community Events


FRIDAY, APRIL 1 THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 15

DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE organized by the Windham Rotary Foundation. Items needed: Dried Food, Sleeping Supplies, Personal Hygiene Products, Clothing (must be unworn), Baby Supplies, Medical Supplies, First Aid Kits, Tools (duct tape, flashlights, backpacks, etc.). Drop off locations: NBT Bank –Windham, GNH Lumber – Windham, Windham Town Hall – 371 Route 296 in Hensonville, John T. Moss, CPA – 21 Vets Road, Windham. Items will be delivered to the local Ukrainian Church on the mountaintop. Thank you & pray for Ukraine.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 & EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

FREE LUNCH hosted by Camp Grace, at the First Reformed Church of Catskill, served from 12 noon – 1pm, 310 Main Street. Come enjoy a free hot meal with us!

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, APRIL 8, APRIL 15

LENTEN FISH FRY FRIDAY hosted by the Catskill Elks. Drive through/take out only. $17 per dinner for fried haddock or fried shrimp. All dinners include choice of fries OR mac and cheese, coleslaw, sauces, and lemon. Reservations must be received no later than the Monday before the Friday. Call Brenda at 518-945-1179 to select your pickup time between 5pm and 7pm.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 & APRIL 18

COXSACKIE SENIORS MEET the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 2pm for snacks, coffee, lectures, outings, trips, fun, and friendship. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For more info 518-857-4780.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid, at the Creekside Restaurant in Catskill. Lunch at 12 noon, meeting begins at 1pm. New members welcome; membership is $25/year. Any questions, call 518-819-1249 or e-mail

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at the Catskill High School, 341 West Main, 10am – 4pm. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

CAIRO COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT – 1pm at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main Street, Cairo. Ages 2 – 10 are welcome; 3 fields, 75 prizes, 10,419 eggs!

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at the Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Avenue, 7:45 am – 1pm. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Kiskatom Fire Department, 4838 Rt. 32, Catskill, 8am to 12 noon. Menu is pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Donation: Adults $8.00; children 6-12 $5.00; children 5 & under free with paid adult ticket. Further info call 518-678-9986. Hope to see you there! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 &

APRIL 27

BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, early bird games begin at 6:40, regular session at 7:05pm. At this point, mask and vaccine mandates have been lifted although players should act responsibly regarding social distance and staying home if symptomatic.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

SUB SALE hosted by the Catskill Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 4 to 6pm. Sausage & Peppers, Meatballs, Pepperoni $10.00 each. At the Firehouse, 1 Central Avenue, near Walmart.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at the Cairo-Durham High School, Route 145, 8:30am – 2:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR hosted by the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid, at the Red Rooster Restaurant, 851 Main Street, Cairo, 10am – 3pm. Over 24 handcraft vendors, Chance Auction, 50/50 and food available. Free admission. Any questions e-mail

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main Street, Cairo, 8am – 1pm. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org

UPCOMING EVENTS:

SATURDAY, MAY 7

15TH ANNUAL RIP VAN WINKLE WINE, BREW & BEVERAGE FESTIVAL hosted by The Fortnightly Club of Catskill, 11:30 am – 5:00 pm, at the Historic Catskill Point, on the Hudson River at the end of Main St. See the ad in this publication for more information.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

TURNING STONE BUS Trip hosted by The Catskill Elks Lodge. $40 per person includes transportation, light continental breakfast, Bingo OR slot bonus & a food voucher. Bus leaves the lodge in Jefferson Heights at 7:30am and returns at 7pm. Sign up with money paid, no later than May 6th, at the lodge.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

CRUISE-IN TO BENEFIT THE QUESTAR III SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Get your kicks on Route 66! 5 to 8pm, 131 Union Turnpike, Hudson. All specialty vehicles, any year welcome. Cruise-in entry donation $10 per vehicle. FREE for spectators.

Frese BBQ Chicken Dinner – $14.00 includes chicken, potato, coleslaw, corn, roll, cookie – for tickets call/text 518-653-1865. Customer People’s Choice Award Trophies made by CGEC Welding Students. For additional info, 518-828-4157.


March 29, 2022