Arts & Leisure

There are few events in life more painful than the untimely passing of a loved one. Tragedy can be the source of immense sorrow and hopelessness, but for a group of friends in Wayne County, tragedy has been the inspiration for making the most of their time together, giving back to the community and memorializing those they have lost.

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Time and The Valleys Museum will open the 1930s Lost Catskill Farm behind the museum on Route 55 on Wednesday, September 12 with a program and reception at 4 p.m. Including a two-story house, outhouse, milk house, barn and electric plant; the farm is interactive, informative and fun for both children and adults.

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Jeff Jamboree on Saturday, September 15 will kick off with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. At 10 a.m., bakers participating in the “Best Baked Pie Contest” may drop off entries at the Jeffersonville Firehouse. At 11:30 winners will be announced, and a pie auction will follow.

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The play “Gidion’s Knot” will be performed at SUNY Sullivan in classroom C-106 on Thursday, September 6 through Sunday, September 9, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

HONESDALE, PA — “The Narrative of Lucy Ann Lobdell: A Woman’s Case for Equality,” a recently released book by Lisa Macchia-Ohliger, is a fresh revival of a 19th-century autobiography written by a young mother whose need to support her family led her to dress and live in a traditionally masculine way.

MILFORD, PA — Milford Presents will host its annual end-of summer event, Septemberfest, on Saturday, September 8. This one-day musical event is located throughout the Milford Borough and is free to all who attend. All day long, sidewalks will be lined with musicians, art pieces and local vendors.

NARROWSBURG, NY — Josh Fox, the Emmy award-winning director of “Gasland,” brings his newest piece, “The Truth Has Changed,” to The Narrowsburg Union on Saturday, September 8.

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County Community Chorus will resume weekly Thursday evening rehearsals on Thursday, September 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the orchestra room of the Liberty Middle School, 145 Buckley St.