April 18: Winter Respite Lecture Series. Barbara Balliet; Art, Commerce, Independence: Women Artists in 19th Century New York. Refreshments. No charge and all welcome. Seating is limited. 3 pm –5 pm.www.hobartbookvillage.com  Adams’ Antiquarian Book Shop, Main Street, Hobart. 607-538-9080. www.delawarecountytoday.com

April 21: Susquehanna String Band. 32 years performing together, Dan Duggan, John Kirk, and Rick Bunting bring an unbelievable mix of talent on a great range of instruments – Rick with his vocals along with banjo, lap dulcimer, concertina, and flute; Dan a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion; and John, known for his great voice as well as fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar. A fantastic mix of traditional and original music. 7:30pm. Fee charged. www.susquehannastringband.com. The Walton Theatre. 31 Gardiner Place, Walton, NY 607-865-6688. http://waltontheatre.org

April 27: 10th Annual Delaware County Relay for Life at the Delhi American Legion. Starts 6pm. Luminary ceremony 10pm. Food will be sold. Come and join in the fight against cancer! Do you know someone fighting cancer...Register or make a donation in their honor! American Legion Field, Page Ave., Delhi. www.delawarecountytoday.com

April 28: Weaving Cuff Bracelets Workshop. 10am – 3pm. Adults and children (10 or older) encouraged to learn the basics of weaving. More information will be posted as soon as it is available. Class taught by Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes. Registration required by April 16th. Fee charged. Bring your own lunch. Delaware County Historical Association, Delhi.  www.dcha-ny.org

April 29: Winter Respite Lecture Series. Robert & Johanna Titus; Glaciers of the Hudson Valley. There is no charge and all are welcome, although seating is limited. Given weather and illnesses, please call to confirm date & topic. 3pm – 5pm Call for details or visit: www.hobartbookvillage.com Adams’ Antiquarian Book Shop, Main Street, Hobart. 607-538-9080

May 5: Volunteer Work Day. Join us in readying the site for our summer season. Sprucing up the grounds and cleaning the Frisbee House, church and other buildings. Bring gloves and gardening tools. Refreshments and lunch provided. 10am – 3pm. Delaware County Historical Association, Delhi.  www.dcha-ny.org

May 5: Warrior Run is a 5K extreme run that incorporates Crazy obstacles, a Little Fire and a Lot of Mud. Finish it off w/a Beer and BBQ while listening to one of the area’s Premier Bands. Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474.  www.warriorrunmountainseries.com

May 5: 21st Annual Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta. Canoe Race Start Time: 10:00am - Otego Boat Launch. Spaghetti dinner at the Elks Club following race. Sponsored by the Sidney Chamber and Northern Eagle Beverage. Fee charged. Call 607-561-2642 for more info. www.sidneychamber.org. Keith Clark Park, Sidney. 607-561-2642.

May 11: Game of Loggin. Level 1 focuses open face felling & development of techniques to safely use it. Personal protective equipment. Chainsaw safety features. Chainsaw reactive forces. Bore cutting. Pre-planning the fell. Understanding hinge wood strength. Individuals responsible to provide own chain saw, helmet, boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and dress for the weather. Participants should pack a brown bag lunch and water. 7:30am-5:00pm Registration begins at 7:30 am promptly. Questions & to register, contact CFA at 845-568-3054 or e-mail cfa@catskill.net. CFA’s office 43469 State Highway 28, Arkville NY 12406.

May 19 thru October 6: Pakatakan Farmers Market. Area farmers and artisans gather to share their creativity and bounty. Located at the historic Round Barn on Route 30 Halcottsville (approximately 5 miles north of Arkville/Margaretville) the market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 19: Trail Conference at Trailsfest to celebrate the Trails of the Catskills with outdoor organizations, clubs, agencies and retailers. Free and open to the public. Kenco Outfitters 1000 Hurley Mountain Rd Kingston, NY 12401 www.nynjtc.org/catskills

May 19: 3rd Annual Catskill Region Business Expo & Home ImPRovement Show at Delaware County Fairground. Open To The Public, Free Admission, Live Demonstrations, Free Seminars, Visit With Over 50 Vendors, Win Prizes, Trips and more. Find out what businesses and services are in Delaware County. This family fun event has something for everyone: Business Services, Home Based Businesses, Banking, Construction, Lodging, Restaurants, Energy Services, Children’s Activity Center, Food Available. 9am to 4pm. Delaware County Fairgrounds, Walton. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce - 607-746-2281

May 20: Driftwood.  Multi talented blend of musicians who bring traditional roots music to a whole new level, creating a truly unique sound by blending old time folk with modern and world music. Desserts and beverages. 6:00pm. The Walton Theatre, 31 Gardiner Place, Walton, NY 607-865-6688. waltontheatre.org

May 20: Trail Maintenance 101 Workshop. Free and Open to the Public, pre-registration required. Headwaters Trails, 21 Railroad Ave., Stamford, NY 12167 www.nynjtc.org/trailu

May 26: DCHA Summer Season Opening. Tour our exhibits and historic buildings including the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House. Exhibit galleries and historic buildings open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Delaware County Historical Association State Route 10 – Delhi. 607-746-3849. www.dcha-ny.org

May 27 thru October 27: Franklin Farmers’ Market at Chapel Hall. Every Sunday through Columbus Day weekend. Herbs, garden vegetables, home-baked goods, eggs, cheese, goat cheese, jams, meats, flowers, flower baskets, produce, soaps, lotions, honey, herbal teas, spices, farm raised wool & alpaca blankets, socks, hand forged craft items, many other items. 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday of each week. Chapel Hall, Institute Street, Franklin.

May 28: Andes Memorial Day Parade. Kick off time 10am or after the Trail Ways Bus comes through. Fire trucks, marching bands and much more. Main Street, Andes, NY

May 28: HCHS Open House. Bi-Annual “Heart Walk” unveiling of new pavers – Lilac Lane Memorial Ceremony. For more info call Deb Crute 607-746-3080. www.heartofthecatskills.org

June 2: Delhi Covered Bridge Run, hosted by the Catskill Ladies Association to Support and Inspire (CLASI) and the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will consist of 10K and 5k runs and a 5k health walk. Runners and walkers can complete an online entry form by visiting the Cardio Club website at: www.thecardioclub.com. Long sleeve t-shirts first 200 race entries, prizes for top finishers in each category, a wine raffle, free massages and other gifts awarded. Registration 7am - 8:45am on Main Street, Delhi. Race begins at 9:00am. Proceeds will be used toward college scholarships for 2 Delaware County graduating seniors. A donation will also be made to Camp Forget-Me-Not, the summer camp for children that is operated by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc. More info email the Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce at: delhichamber@delhitel.net or call Amy Beveridge 607-278-5461

June 6 thru October 3: Delhi Farmers Market.  Produce, food, flowers, hand crafted items, baked goods and more. 10:00am-2:00pm Wednesday of each week. Meg Kennedy 607-293-8128. Courthouse Square, Delhi.

June 6 & 8: Produce, Preserve & Play at Delaware County Historical Association. Fourth-grade hands-on history immersion days. Call for details. 607-746-3849. Delaware County Historical Association, State Hwy. 10, Delhi. www.dcha-ny.org

June 7: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Golf Tournament. 11am to 5pm. Put together a team and join the fun!! Sponsored by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Hole in One Grand Prize. For more details call: 607-746-2281. Delhi College Golf Course, Scotch Mountain Road, Delhi.

June 9 thru October 7: Koo Koose Farmers’ Market. Sponsored by the Deposit Chamber of Commerce; is a seasonal open air sheltered market. Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:00 pm from June through October. Sanford Garage, Deposit. www.depositchamber.com. 607-467-2060.

June 15 & 16: “A Fame Dansical”. Presented by Raegan Reed & The Cardio at the Delaware Academy High School Theatre. Come enjoy a great show featuring dancers from age 3 to Adult. Raegan Reed: 607-746-7050. Delhi, NY.

June 30: Guitar Concert. Classically trained musician Stephanie Zito will play popular American Traditional, Irish, Folk and Ballads on the guitar in the Christian Church at Fitch’s Bridge. Free admission, donations appreciated. 2-4pm. Christian Church, State Route 10 (by Fitch’s Covered Bridge), Delhi. www.dcha-ny.org  (607) 746-3849

July 6, 13, 20 & 27: Delhi’s Annual Friday Night Fair on the Square. Delhi’s Annual Fair on the Square begins tonight and runs every Friday Night. Enjoy Music (A different band every week), Fire Safety Demos every week, Food, Children’s Games, Arts & Crafts Vendors every week, Chee Chee the Clown, Ross Park Zoo Mobile. Check back for entertainment schedule. Court House Square, Delhi. 607-746-2561.

July 28: Enchanted Evening at the Gideon Frisbee House. 6pm – 9pm. A casually elegant evening of spirited socializing beneath the stars. Featuring an extensive appetizer buffet from 6 - 7:30pm and a decadent desert buffet from 7:30 - 9pm. Live music. Current Members Free. (We requested non-members become members of DCHA in lieu of admission.) Delaware County Historical Association, St. Hwy 10, Delhi.  www.dcha-ny.org

Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, Inc.

Arkville 914-586-2611

catskill community players

Hobart 607-652-7514

Colchester Historical Society

Downsville 607-363-2412

Walton 607-829-8787

Deposit 607-467-2269

Deposit 607-467-4422

East Meredith 607-278-5744

Delhi 607-746-3770

Andes 845-676-3238

Route 30 Roxbury.

607-639-8200

Walton 607-865-5274

West Kortright 607-278-5454

Treadwell 607-746-7306