Mother Nature certainly has been making some noise the past few weeks between the snow, ice and rain! 

There are still quite a few weeks left in winter, and I can’t wait to see how the weather evens out in our community.

Sullivan West High School is holding a College & Career Fair on Tuesday, February 6 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Are you a local business looking to hire for the summer or recruiting for longer? Call Will Hulse at 845/932-8401 ext. 1108 to register for a table.

Don’t forget about Smugglers Nob annual Youth Ice Fishing Tournament. It will be held on Sunday, February 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cochecton, NY, in memory of Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Sheppard.

Parents, bring all the kids out for a fun-filled day of ice fishing. All kids fish for free. Food and beverages will be available for all kids who participate; food and beverages will be available for purchase for adults. All children will be eligible for prizes. Fishing regulations will be in accordance with NYSDEC. The fishing access is located at 175 Mitchell Pond West Rd. Transportation will be provided by club members; no outside ATV/UTVs are allowed. 

Registration will take place upon entry. If you have any questions call Harold “Boomer” Russell at 845/583-6602 or Kevin Esselman at 845/932-7829.

Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club will hold its Ice Festival and Pig Roast on Saturday, February 17 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sand Beach in Highland Lake, NY. Admission costs $25 per person and the charge for kids aged 12 and under is $15. Stop by for a great time with family and friends, as well as raffles and prizes for all ages.

Sullivan County Conservation Club proudly presents the King of the Ice fishing contest on Sunday, February 18 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on White Lake/Kauneonga Lake. Registration, weigh-ins and the award ceremony will take place at the White Lake Fire Company. Youth aged 15 and under fish for free with a paying adult. There is up to $2,000 total cash and prizes. 

For more information, visit www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org/copy-of-king-of-the-ice. 

Waterways Outdoors is holding its second annual Lake Superior Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, February 3 beginning at 6 a.m. The entry fee is $60 per person, and the cost for kids aged 10 and under is $10. There are lots of prizes and fun. Email WaterwayOutdoors@gmail.com for more information.

If you have a local business that you would like to have spotlighted in an upcoming column, get in touch. Email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events and happenings.