May 2023 Community Events
MONDAY, MAY 1 & FRIDAY, MAY 19
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meetings held at 6pm on the first Monday & third Friday of each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required as space is limited – email: .
MONDAYS, MAY 1 & 15
COXSACKIE SENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2PM. Join us for our meetings & lectures. Offering fun programs, games, snacks, coffee, some trips & lots of new friends. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For more info, 518-857-4780.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
GREENVILLE SENIORS MEETThe Greenville Golden Years Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, 1 pm at the American Legion on Maple Avenue. This month we will have a speaker from the Sheriff’s Department. All seniors welcome. For more info call 518-966-8482 or 518-966-4436.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
BOY SCOUT’S BARBECUE DELIGHTS TAKEOUT – Serving Chicken & Ribs, 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the Greenville Gazebo, Corner of Routes 32 & 81. Fundraiser supports the Boy Scout Program for Greenville Troop 42.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
CHICKEN BARBECUE hosted by The Knight of Columbus Catskill, with Frese Catering. Includes half chicken, baked potato, ear of corn, coleslaw, roll & dessert, $15.00. Take out only. Pick up at St. Patrick’s church parking lot, corner of William St. & Spring St., 3-6pm.Tickets are being sold by K of C members or by calling 518-943-5235. Tickets are limited – call to reserve.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
TURNING STONE BUS TRIP hosted by Catskill Elks Lodge #1341. Bus leaves the Lodge 7:30am, returns 7pm. $40 pp incl. light continental breakfast, transportation, Bingo OR slot bonus, & food voucher. You must reserve your seat in person at Bingo or in the Members’ Lounge. Money is due at sign up. Additional trip dates: June 12, July 6, August 10, Sept. 7.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
2ND ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR hosted by the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid, at Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill, 10am- 3pm. Over 35 handcraft vendors, Chance Auction, 50/50 and food available. Any questions call 518-965-4998 or e-mail .
SATURDAY, MAY 6
BAKE SALE & RUMMAGE SALE at the Coxsackie First Reformed Church, 285 Mansion Street, Coxsackie from 9am – 2pm.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE, from 8-2 at Medusa United Church of Christ, 37 County Rt. 351, Medusa.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
PENNY SOCIAL hosted by the West Athens- Lime Street Fire Co. Auxiliary. Doors open at 6pm (no early birds); Drawings begin 7pm. Refreshments, door prizes, special raffles. Located at the Firehouse, 933 Leeds Athens Road, Athens.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
PIECEMAKERS OF CAIRO at the Cairo Public Library from 10-3. If you enjoy being creative and learning, come sit with us. We sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider & more. We meet on the first Saturday of each month and welcome new members. For info call 518 719-5463.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
COXSACKIE-ATHENS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT at the Ravena Music & Art Festival, 12:00 noon at the Ravena Village Offices site on Mountain Rd., Ravena. Celebrating our 50th year!
THURSDAY, MAY 11
CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
CULTIVATE CATSKILL’S SECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES – Buy, Sell, Swap $5.00 per car/ $10.00 truck or van. 9am-1pm in Greene County Parking Lot, corner of Bridge & Hill Streets, Catskill. Info: CultivateCatskill@gmail. com or call 518-653-1381.
SATURDAYS, MAY 13 & 27
COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
COXSACKIE-ATHENS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT, 7:00 pm at Bethany Village, Coxsackie. Rain date, May 17. Celebrating our 50th year!
FRIDAY, MAY 19
SPRING GARDENING SOCIAL presented by the Clematis Garden Club, at American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville, 1:00pm. Popular TV/Radio fun speaker Peter Bowden discussing ‘Aspects of Organic Gardening’. White elephant auction, 50/50 drawing, free gardening gifts, delicious refreshments. Free to all. Info: Jean Horn 518-966-4260.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 19 & 20
BOOK SALE at the Book Nook, Grace United Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, 9am – 3pm. 20,000+ Books. Children’s & Adult, Hardcover & Paperback, Fiction & Nonfiction. Buy 2, Get One Free (most books). Children’s Books 10 for $1. CDs & DVD 2 for $1. More!
SATURDAY, MAY 20
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST at the Medusa Volunteer Firehouse, 7-11am. Free-Will Offering. 28 CR 351, Medusa, NY 12120.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
ROTARY RESPONDS 5K RUN/WALK, 9am, George V. Vanderbilt Town Park, Town Park Road, Greenville, NY 12083. Register online: www.greenvillerotaryclub.org; http://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Greenville/RotaryResponds5k.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
8TH ANNUAL JOE MAURER MEMORIAL YOUTH FISHING DERBY for youths 16 and under at Maurer’s Pond, Webber Road, Earlton. Registration begins at 10 am, with fishing from 11 to 1 pm. Prizes will be awarded when fishing ends. Food & beverages available. Youths should be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by the Earlton Fish & Game Club and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. For info email Info@EarltonGunClub. com; or call 518-694-8323.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
NICKEL SOCIAL hosted by the Freehold Ladies Auxiliary, at the Freehold Firehouse, Route 32. Door opens at 11am; calling at 12pm prompt. Nickel social table, 50/50, special table, food, and tons of fun.
SUNDAY, MAY 21
COXSACKIE-ATHENS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT, 2 pm at Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo. Celebrating our 50th year!
MONDAY, MAY 29
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY Catskill Patriotic Committee Parade at 2pm, travelling down Main Street to the Catskill Hometown Hero Banner Ceremony at Historic Catskill Point Warehouse.
April 28, 2023