Family-oriented Al-Anon group to meet

DAMASCUS, PA — “Freedom From Despair” is an all-new family Al-Anon group, held Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning August 3, at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church.

It is open to anyone who is adversely affected by someone else’s alcoholism. 

Meetings will take place in a casual, relaxed and open communication environment. It is family oriented.

Where can you find this group? It’s held at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church parsonage meeting room, across from the church. The address is 1720 Cochecton Turnpike. 

Need more information? Call 845/807-8709.

Summer fishing on the Upper Delaware River

NARROWSBURG, NY — Evan Padua of Sweetwater Guide Service will present an intro to fishing and fly fishing seminar at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

The seminar will include an explanation and demonstration of fishing tactics used on our local Delaware River and surrounding waters.

The library is located at 198 Bridge St. Register at www.wsplonline.org; for more information, email wsplprograms@rcls.org.

Outdoor Town Action Team to meet

FOREST CITY, PA — The next meeting of the Outdoor Town Action Team takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 on the second floor of the Forest City Borough Building. 

The group assists the Borough of Forest City with various community projects.

Dr. Katie Zefran, chair, will preside over the meeting. Topics to discuss include the building façade program, the mural grant, the Center Street Pocket Park, improvements to the trailhead to Main Street, the trailhead sculpture, marketing and more. 

Interested members of the community are invited to attend. 

For further information or questions, call Juliann Doyle at 570/499-4908 or email jdoyle@nep.net. All are welcome!

Trouble with the IRS? There’s help for  low-income Wayne, Pike residents

NORTHEASTERN PA — Susquehanna Legal Aid for Adults and Youth (SLAAY) is offering free attorneys and accountants to resolve disputes with the IRS.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the  IRS and conduct education and outreach to taxpayers who speak English as a second language (ESL), according to the IRS website.  

SLAAY primarily serves 17 Pennsylvania counties, including Wayne and Pike.

It can help with matters including, but not limited to, audits, liens, levies, payment plan relief,  bankruptcy to eliminate IRS debt, innocent spouse relief (for taxpayers who are unfairly burdened by a  current or former spouse’s tax liability, particularly those affected by domestic violence), U.S. tax court cases and all other matters which occur after the filing of a tax return. 

SLAAY is unable to assist with simple tax filing, which is generally handled by VITA clinics. 

The organization is located in Suite 240 at the Pajama Factory, 1307 Park Ave., Williamsport. 

SLAAY runs a tax hotline for English or Spanish speakers on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; call 570/221-7542. SLAAY travels throughout the 17 counties to host tax education events and meet with clients. 

Learn more at slaay.org, or call 570/392-3025 or email info@slaay.org.   

Walk the Bindy Bazaar Trail

BETHEL, NY — All are invited to join Sullivan 180 on Wednesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. for an interpretive historical walk of the Bindy Bazaar Trail.

The “Bindy Woods,” part of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair, had a variety of vendors, artists and festival attendees. 

Participants will meet in Parking Lot A near the Bindy Bazaar Trail entrance. Wear hike-appropriate footwear, and pack rain gear in case of a notorious Woodstock shower. Families are welcome, but no dogs are allowed.

For more information or to register, visit the events page at www.sullivan180.org or call 845/295-2680.

Movement and play at a summer youth club

NARROWSBURG, NY — Tusten Social is offering a summer youth club for young people aged seven to 16 every Wednesday through August 30 at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St.

Kids aged 11 to 16 can engage in open play from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and those aged seven to 16 can try creative arts and movement with team members from the Chi Hive Gym from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The program is free but weekly registration is required at info@tustenyouth.org. For more information, email hello@tustensocial.org.

Dedicating a bookstore at the Mamakating Town Library

WURTSBORO, NY — The Lynn family and the Friends of the Mamakating Town Library announce the dedication of the Louis V. Lynn Friends of the Library Bookstore, Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at the Mamakating Library.

The library is located at 128 Sullivan St.

Register at www.mamakatinglibrary.org or by calling 845/888-8004.