WCAA in ‘Motion’

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery will hold a members’ exhibition at the WCAA Gallery; titled “Motion.” It opens with an artist’s reception on Friday, August 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 Artists were invited to submit work that incorporates multidimensional movement in two-dimensional artwork and three-dimensional kinetic artworks. 

Participants include Jill Carletti, Alia Haig, Geoffrey Fowler, Barbara Briden, Noah Parry, Mikhail Pozin, David Soete, Sienna Davis, Adison Davis, Sophie Zaur, Erica Hart, Lori Henderson, Rena Hottinger, Cynthia Shaw, Naomi Teppich, George Penyak, Nancy Wells, Alicia Alvarez, Katharina Litchman, Norma Bernstock, Paul Plumadore, Bill Westmoreland, Barbara Morcerf, Joan Polishook, Buff McAllister, D.C. Anderson and Dave Harvey.

“Motion” is on view through Friday, September 22.

The WCAA Gallery is located at 959 Main St., and is open from Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Learn more at www.waynecountyartsalliance.org.  

First annual Delaware County bicycling event

WALTON, NY — Deacon Doc Mike Freeman, an avid bicyclist, is asking serious riders to save the date for the first Century Ride along Delaware County roads following a planned 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route for fun and fitness, to meet people and explore the back roads of the county. This is not a race.

A description of each route, including mileages and refreshment stops, will be emailed to those interested. 

Participants can provide their own food; however, along the routes riders will pass through small villages with local shops, general stores and restaurants. 

This is in addition to biking through magnificent farmland, encountering friendly townsfolk, riding over covered bridges and even taking a swim or dip in the local river and streams.

The ride will begin at MoltoMolto Cafe at 151 Delaware St. Pedalists will begin their journey at 7:30 a.m. The route avoids excessive climbs.

There is no charge for the event. 

For more information, email Dr. Mike Freeman at DeacondocMF@gmail.com. 

Your dog and you, on the trail at BowWO&W 

LIBERTY, NY — All are invited to bring your leashed dog and walk the Liberty segment of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail on Thursday, August 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the Bridge and Tunnel Brewery at 50 Lake St.

“The BowWO&W is an excellent opportunity to explore the Liberty section of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail, meet other trail users and get you, your dog and your family out for a summer evening walk,” said Shannon Cilento of Sullivan 180. The group is a member of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance.

Bring supplies to clean up after your dog. 

For more information, visit the event Facebook page at www.bit.ly/SullivanBowWOW or call 845/807-0531.

Honeybee innovation and First Friday reading

WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library offers two events for Friday, August 4.

At 4 p.m., join Mark Randall, assistant professor of design strategies at Parsons School of Design and the proprietor of locally produced B-Line Ice Cream, for a lively presentation about the remarkable world of the honeybee. 

This event takes place at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the library, located at 198 Bridge St. in Narrowsburg.

At 6:15 p.m. at the Delaware Free Branch, the First Friday author series begins with an open mic signup and continues with poet Lynne Procope, a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. 

She is co-author of the collection “Burning Down the House.” 

The Delaware Free Branch is located at 45 Lower Main St. in Callicoon.

For more information and to register, visit www.wsplonline.org or email wsplprograms@rcls.org. 

Raising funds for the Aktion Club

MONTICELLO, NY — The Aktion Club of Sullivan County will host a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Hudson Valley Arc Building, located at 162 East Broadway.

There is no charge for the car wash; however donations and tips will be gladly accepted. The money raised will help the club fund various community service events.

For more information, call Kim Loucks at 845/701-1864.

Edible and medicinal plant walk

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold an edible and medicinal plant walk on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at PEEC. 

Nature provides food and natural remedies for us in the form of many plants, an organizer said. The hike is focused on wild edible and medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the park.

PEEC is located at 538 Emery Rd.

The walk costs $10. Call to register at 570/828-2319. 

For more information, visit www.peec.org.