Fall is beginning to make its way into Lake Huntington, bringing cooler mornings, earlier sunsets and the first hints of color in the trees. Before long, our hills will be filled with the reds, oranges and golds that make this time of year so beautiful. It’s a great season to slow down, enjoy the crisp air and take in all that fall in our little corner of the Catskills has to offer.

Here are some events happening in our community and beyond:

The Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid has announced that the Penny Social originally scheduled for Saturday, October 17 has been cancelled. Please help spread the word to friends and neighbors who may have been planning to attend. 

The Cochecton Youth Commission will be holding its annual Trunk or Treat on October 31 at 11 a.m. This fun Halloween event is open to Cochecton youth only, and sign-ups are required to participate. The Youth Commission is also looking for volunteers to decorate their trunks and help make the event extra special for local kids. Anyone interested in volunteering a trunk can call or text Heather at 845/796-6976.

There’s plenty of live music coming to the area at the Arts Nest in Lake Huntington, NY this October! On Saturday, October 3, Shanna in a Dress takes the stage from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Known for her clever humor, candid songwriting and playful stage presence, Shanna blends heartfelt lyrics with guitar, piano and ukulele. On Saturday, October 10, Martin Gilmore performs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gilmore brings an easy-going folk style, soulful vocals and impressive guitar work to a mix of traditional favorites and original songs. On Sunday, October 11, Kazzrie Jaxen and Eric Baylin perform from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., combining improvisational piano, spoken-word poetry, storytelling, and plenty of unexpected creative flourishes. Rounding out the month on Thursday, October 22, Charming Disaster performs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Brooklyn-based goth-folk duo mixes dark humor, folklore, magic and the macabre with vocal harmonies, ukulele, guitar and theatrical flair. Tickets for each performance cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Learn more and buy tickets at https://delawarevalleyopera.org/index.php/arts-nest.

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