The official countdown to school has begun. Varsity and JV sports have begun at the high school, school supplies have been ordered and the kids (and parents) are ready for a routine to begin. 

Soaking up the last few weeks of nice summer weather and getting in a few last-minute vacations are what these days are all about.

Here are some events and happening this week:

The Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Service will hold its annual Corn Hole Tournament on August 25. Signups start at 12 noon and bags fly at 1 p.m. at the Lake Huntington Fire House, 70 County Road 116, Lake Huntington, NY. There will be food available for purchase.  All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Service. Gather your teams, family, and friends and come join us for a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit! 

The Lake Huntington Lake Association 2024 Gala is coming up on September 7. Tickets will be available soon.

One of the highlights of this event has been the video showcasing our neighbors and their families sharing what they love about the lake, their favorite memories, and expressing their gratitude. If you'd like to send in a clip (no longer than two minutes), please email it to JodiSibilia@gmail.com for inclusion in the video for this year's gala.

Tickets are available now for the 12th annual Ride to Survive Dinner Dance at the Club at Villa Roma on October 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event is always a great time full of wonderful raffle baskets, dancing and music, dinner and drinks and so much more. Please contact a board member for tickets.

Save the date! A Single Bite + Catskill Food Hub's fourth annual golf tournament is on Thursday, September 12 at Roscoe Mountain Club. Sign up your foursome or learn more about sponsorship opportunities at asinglebite.org/golf-event-2024.

If you have a local business that you would like to have spotlighted in an upcoming column, please get in touch! Please email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events and happenings. Catch me online at www.everafterinthewoods.com for delicious recipes too!