As February nears its end, we find ourselves at a crossroads between the remnants of winter and the promise of spring. The days grow longer and the anticipation of warmer days brings so much joy!

Have a look at a few events and activities in our community and in the region: 

Lakeview Pizza & Bar in Lake Huntington, NY will host the annual After St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 17, starting at 4 p.m. Meals are dine-in—and takeout will be available. For more info, to place a takeout order or to book a reservation, call 845/932-8131. 

The Federation of Sportsman’s Club of Sullivan County will sponsor youth to attend the DEC summer camp at DeBruce, NY. These are one-week camps for youths aged 11-13, and take place Monday through Friday, starting from the last week of June until the end of August. Visit www.dec.ny.gov for summer camp information and to sign up. 

Older youths aged 14-17 can attend camp at Pack Forest. 

Register by Sunday, March 24. For more information and ASAP, call Keith Krauss, the chairman of the Federation of Sportsman’s Club, at 845/932-8923.

There will be a Penny Social at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 27. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and calling begins at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs and soda will be for sale. There will be many great prizes and raffles, and fun for all.

Save the date for the Cochecton Youth Commission’s upcoming event at The Kartrite Indoor Waterpark on Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. The sign-up date for this event is Tuesday, March 5, and it takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Cochecton Town Hall. Sign-ups will close promptly at 6 p.m. on March 5. (Sorry, no exceptions.) For details about the event, call April at 845/701-2530. The cost for adults is $55; bring exact cash to the sign-ups. As always, there is no cost for Cochecton youth. 

This program is funded by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Learn to swim. Everyone needs to be proficient in the water. The primary goal at Hudson Valley Swim® is to teach proper swimming techniques, no matter the age of the student. The swimming-lesson program in Fallsburg, NY is for students of all ages and abilities starting as early as six months and on through adults of all ages. Small class sizes are maintained to ensure the student gets the care and support needed in a fun and safe environment. Their swimming instructors are experienced and are trained to teach all levels, so children don’t have to change instructors as they advance through the levels.

For more information, visit www.fallsburg.hvswim.com/pricing or call 845/226-3456.

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.