I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, and celebrated with good food and friends, and perhaps caught fireworks too. There were quite a few to choose from and there is nothing like fireworks to kick off the summer.

There are a few events happening this week and for the remainder of July. Have a look at a few below.

It’s that time again! Sound the alarm. Save a life. The need has never been greater. Your donation has the power to save up to thre lives! Join the Lake Huntington Fire Co. and the American Red Cross, and give blood on Wednesday, July 6 at their blood drive. It takes place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Most medications will not disqualify you, so sign up to save lives now. Set up an appointment online at tinyurl.com/lhfcblooddrivejuly2022.

Come out and meet the members of the Cochecton Ambulance Corp and compete in their first annual cornhole tournament! It takes place, rain or shine, on Saturday, July 23, at the Lake Huntington Fire House. Practice and registration start at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at 12 noon.

If you are eating out this summer, be sure to check out a few local eateries!

Have you stopped by the Bethel Market Café? The food and treats are delicious. They are a unique cafe with great coffee and homemade sweets. Open for breakfast and lunch and located at 2020 Rte. 17B, Bethel.

The Fosterdale Country Café is open and ready for business! Open for food and ice cream. The hours of operation are Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Take note of the NEW phone number—845/932-5203.

Annie’s Ruff Cut, located at 90 Forman Rd., has the best specials and menu options. Choose from a half-pound burger made from scratch, chicken wings or fresh roast beef but, be sure to save room for dessert; they always have an amazing selection. Visit Annie’s Ruff Cut online at www.facebook.com/homeoftheroastbeef.

If pizza or Italian food is more your thing, visit Lakeview Pizza and Bar, located at 23 Crestwood Rd. in Lake Huntington. The portions are large, and the food is delicious. From dinner selections like chicken parmesan to specialty heroes and garlic knots, the choices are endless.

The best part is you can order online from Slice Pizza (https://slicelife.com/), and your order will be ready for you exactly when you want it! I like to order ahead of time and pick it up as we are headed home from sports practice or horse lessons. 

You can find Lakeview Pizza and Bar on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Lakeview-Pizza-Bar.

Another choice is the Cochecton Fire Station. It is located at 1 Depot Rd. in Cochecton.

Choices include skirt steak, macaroni and cheese, Cuban corn and more. You can find their full menu at www.cochectonfirestation.com/.

If you have a local business that would like to be spotlighted in an upcoming column, get

in touch! Email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events and happenings.