December 2022 Community Events
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR at Greenville High School, 4976 NY-81, Greenville, 10 am to 3 pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER in Downtown Coxsackie, 11 am – 4 pm. Crafts & Unique Gifts from over 45 vendors, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Shopping & Special Offerings at Downtown Shops & Eateries, Santa and Mrs. Claus on their sleigh, much more!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at the Palenville Firehouse. Two seatings: 9 – 10:30 am and 10:30 – 12 noon. Reservations recommended. Eggs, pancakes, sausages, and bacon. Adults $10; Children $5. Call Jennifer 518- 965-6033 or Kristin 518-965-1982. Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 5517 & Daisies Troop 5553.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults and adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meetings held at 6 pm on the first Monday & third Friday of each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required as space is limited – email: .
MONDAYS, DECEMBER 5 & 19
COXSACKIE SENIORS MEET the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 2 pm 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.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY conducted by Athens American Legion Post 187. Please join us at 9am at Athens Veterans Park next to 5th Street, Village of Athens.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1 pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 10 & 11
A PRODUCTION OF ANNIE JR. performed by students in the Cairo-Durham Middle School Drama Department. Friday & Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 2pm. Adults $10.00; Students & Seniors $8.00.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
ATHENS VICTORIAN STROLL, hosted by Athens Cultural Center – FREE Family Event 1 to 5 PM. Historic Open Houses, Athens Museum Displays, Horse-Drawn Trolley, Ice Skating, Live Music, Community Band Concert, Petting Zoo, Vintage Photos, Bell Ringers, Dancers, Strolling Magician, Mime Performer, Spirits Tasting, Art and Craft Vendors, Senior Thrift Shop, Cookies, Cider, Caricaturist, Victorian Santa, Candy Cane Hunt, Candy Cane Contest, “Gingerbread” Village, Small Works Art Exhibition, all ending at 5 PM with a Tree Lighting, Caroling, and S’Mores. Second Street, Athens, New York. www.athensculturalcenter.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR hosted by TGM American Legion Post 187, 12 – 4:30 pm, 94 Second Street, Athens. Vendors welcome – call 518-965-1550 after 6 pm for more info. Proceeds will go to our kitchen renovation project.
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 10 & 24
COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6 pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at The Catskill Elks Lodge. Two seatings: 9 am or 10:30 am. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee, tea. Kids 12 and under will receive a goodie bag and breakfast is free. All others $10 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call “Mrs. Claus” by December 8th to reserve your seating at 518-945-1179.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY at the Town of Catskill Cemetery, North Jefferson Avenue, 12 noon. Conducted by Honeyford Memorial American Legion Post.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
SOLSTICE STROLL on Main Street, Catskill starting at 5:30 pm. Come celebrate with music, food, and shopping! Sponsored by Cultivate Catskill and Catskill Village Merchants.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
WINDHAM’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting, 5 to 7 pm at the Centre Church, Main Street Windham.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM – Come experience the Christmas Story with live performances, singing, live animals, family photos, crafts, food, and beverages. 2 to 3:30 pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main Street, Cairo. Admission – please bring a non-perishable food item for the Cairo Food Pantry.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER provided by Christ Church, 70 Mansion Street, Coxsackie – 3 to 5 pm. Pickup or delivery within a 10-mile radius. Must call 518-291-7737 or 518-903-2213 for reservations.
November 30, 2022