I’m looking forward to doing all the fall things—pumpkin and apple picking, decorating the house with mums, hiking our local trails to see the foliage colors change and taking in a football game. 

Fall is my most favorite season—there is nothing better than a cozy sweater and a pumpkin spice cookie!

The Cochecton Youth Group is looking for volunteers in our community who would like to decorate a trunk and hand out treats during its fall event on Saturday, October 28 at 10 a.m. 

This event is open to children who live in the Town of Cochecton and who have preregistered only; however, you do not need to have children participating to hand out goodies. 

If you are interested in helping to make the event successful and would love to see our youth dressed up in their Halloween costumes, contact Heather Neidert at 845/796-6976. 

Fall event for Cochecton youth

Join us on Saturday, October 28 at 10 a.m. for a fun day of trick or treating and other activities for Cochecton youth. This event is for Cochecton youth only and all Cochecton youth must be signed up in advance to participate.

Sign-up for this event will be on Tuesday, October 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the lower-level town hall. If you cannot make sign-ups, call Michelle at 570/419-8801 by 7 p.m. on Monday, October 2. The event is funded by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

The Cochecton Preservation Society is hosting its 17th annual  “Coffee Tea & History” presentation on Sunday, September 24, starting at 1 p.m. at the Erie Station, 8537 Rte. 97, and it is FREE with refreshments. 

Brothers Jim and George Anderson are portrayed by Civil War reenactors James Richardson and Dennis Bernitt. "The brothers arrive at the depot, returning home at the end of the Civil War. They happen to meet and talk about their battles—how they survived as soldiers who fought on opposite sides."  For more info, call 845/932-8104 or email cps12726@gmail.com .

Another upcoming local event:

The Small Town Country 4-H Club invites the public to its fourth annual Live, Love, Serve: 4-H 5K Race on Sunday, October 15. This unique 4-H club fundraiser will begin at 9 a.m. on a USA Track & Field (USATF) certified course* on Main Street in Hortonville. Day-of registration and race packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. Participants can walk or run. * USATF NY 1808oJG. Youth must be at least eight years old to participate. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants can register as individuals or as a team and do not have to be previously enrolled in 4-H to enter. 

The first 100 registrants will receive a race shirt! The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for 4-H youth members. Registration can be completed by visiting runsignup.com/Race/NY/Hortonville/LiveLoveServe4H5K or contacting the 4-H club at smalltowncountry4h@gmail.com. Payment can be made with credit in advance online or with cash and checks at registration time on the day of the event. Check the Live, Love, Serve 4-H 5K Facebook page @liveloveserve5k for additional details and forms.

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