Thursday, Nov. 18

Pet portraits with Santa – thru January 1

DYBERRY TOWNSHIP – Your Dog's Place, 12noon-4pm. $20/pkg. incl. (1) 5x7, (2) 4x6 & 8 wallets. Benefits Dessin Animal Shelter. 570/493-2353.

Blood drive

HONESDALE – Wayne Memorial Hospital, 11am-4pm. Chance to win a 42" Insignia TV, Insignia Blue Ray Player or an Insignia 4.3" GPS. 800/432-8045.

Blood drive

HARRIS – Catskill Regional Medical Center, 11am-4pm. Chance to win a 42" Insignia TV, Insignia Blue Ray Player or an Insignia 4.3" GPS. 800/432-8045.

'Dessert with Mr. Q'

JEFFERSONVILLE – Book discussion club with dessert at Jeffersonville Public Library, 6:30pm. RSVP: 845/482-4350.

Junior high concert

LAKE HUNTINGTON – Sullivan West campus auditorium, 7pm, free. Holiday cookie sale benefits high school music dept. Snow date: 12/21. 845/932-8401, ext. 1100.

Pharmacy brown bag assessment

CALLICOON – Bring drug prescriptions & over-the-counter products in use for discussion re: drug interactions by a pharmacist in the Grover MN. Hermann Hospital cafeteria, 1pm, free. RSVP: 845/887-5530, ext. 2120.

Science of snow

HAWLEY – Investigate the science behind snow at PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center auditorium, 6-7pm, free. pplpreserves@pplweb.com.

SCVA annual meeting & holiday celebration

MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Visitors Association members, board of directors & staff gather at Monticello Casino & Raceway, 5:30-8:30pm, members free, non-members $40. RSVP: 845/747-4449.

'The Hidden Story of People with Disabilities'

LOCH SHELDRAKE – Selected scenes from P.H. *reaks at SCCC, Seelig Theater, 5pm, $5, students free. 845/434-5750, ext. 4351.

4-H Milford Knitting Society Club meeting

MILFORD – 200 Broad St., 4-5pm. Open to ages 8-18. 570/296-3400.

Art exhibition: CM Artscene Gallery

HONESDALE – Works by Norella, Collazo, Esposito, Neslon, Kerber, Slater & Nelson on display at Philip Hone Gallery through 12/16. 570/253-5577.

Blood drive

PORT JERVIS – First Assembly of God, 1-7pm. Chance to win a 42" Insignia TV, Insignia Blue Ray Player or an Insignia 4.3" GPS. 800/432-8045.

Caregiver support group

GRAHAMSVILLE – Support & resources to assist caregivers helping an aging, ill, or disabled adult at Grahamsville Reformed Church, 3:30pm. 845/292-5250.

Elementary concert

LAKE HUNTINGTON – Sullivan West campus auditorium, 7pm, free. Holiday cookie sale benefits high school music dept. Snow date: 12/21. 845/932-8401, ext. 1100.

Film discussion group

HONESDALE – Theme: coming of age films at Wayne County Public Library, 3-5pm. RSVP: 570/253-1220.

Food pantry

DAMASCUS – Township building, 1-3pm. Emergency need: 570/224-4217. Inclement weather: 570/253-4646. To register: 570/253-4262.

Food pantry

LAKEWOOD – Family Health Center (Lake Como Community Hall), 1-3pm. Emergency need: 570/798-2859. Inclement weather: 570/253-4646. To register: 570/253-4262.

Natural gas webinar

REGION – "Plumbing the Depth in PA: A Primer on Marcellus Shale Geology & Technology" live web-based education program, 1-2pm. Must RSVP: http://nautralgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm. 570/296-3400.

Zumba class

LIBERTY – Burn calories while getting fit at Liberty Fitness Center, 6:50pm, free. 845/292-0756.

Art exhibition: 'Art in Sixes'

NARROWSBURG – Small works no larger than 6 in. on display at Alliance Gallery through 12/22. 845/252-7576.

CAS members show & holiday fair

LIVINGSTON MANOR – Annual winter members show & shopping opportunities at CAS Arts Center through 12/22. 845/436-4227.

Holiday music

MONTICELLO – Roscoe Elementary, Middle & High School bands & chorus perform in the atrium, Government Center, 12noon. 845/807-0450.

Toys for Tots collection – thru December 23

ROSCOE – Drop off unwrapped toys at Elliot & Pomeroy, Inc. through 12/23. 845/439-3990, ext. 305.

Food pantry

LAKEVILLE – Paupack Township Municipal building, 11am-2pm. Emergency need: 570/352-6177. Inclement weather: 570/253-4646. To register: 570/253-4262.

Pick Party donations needed

REGION – Clothes, toys & knick-knacks accepted for a hosted Pick Party for the community to take/leave items. Shellyb_1990@hotmail.com.

Bethel Literacy Center

WHITE LAKE – Open Mon.-Fri., 10:30am-5:30pm, providing adults with free reading, writing, speaking, math & computer skills to improve the quality of life. 845/794-0017 or 573-7191.

Cross-country skiing – thru January 23

DINGMANS FERRY – Beginner lessons at PEEC, 1/15-16, 1/22-23, Sat. 9am-12noon, Sun. 1-4pm, adults $20, children $10. Skis & shoes provided. RSVP w/ shoe size: 570/828-2319.

Chili sale benefit

EQUINUNK – Homemade chili, biscuit & brownie sale to benefit Historical Society's building fund, $8. Preorder by 2/10: 570/224-0223, 224-4466 or 224-6722. Pickup 2/12, 12noon-3pm.

Tri-State Chamber blender

MILFORD – Black Walnut Inn, 5:30-7:30pm. Members $5, non-members $10. Appetizers & entertainment. 570/296-6322.

Blood drive

GRAHAMSVILLE – Tri-Valley High School, 11am-5pm. Chance to win a vacation getaway + $200 VISA gift card. 845/856-0540.

Blood drive

PORT JERVIS – First Presbyterian Church, 12noon-6pm. Chance to win a vacation getaway + $200 VISA gift card. 845/856-0540.

Contractor initiative meeting

LIBERTY – Update from Neil Gilberg, business advocate from NYS Worker's Comp. Board at Liberty Diner, 8-9am.

Poetry free-for-all

HONESDALE – Bring your imagination & create poetry in a group setting at The Philip Hone Gallery, 6:30pm. Sign-ups for literature & poetry group, 7:30pm (meets Thurs, 6:30pm). 570/253-5577.

Open house

CALLICOON – Meet nurse practitioner Nancy Eschenberg & staff at CRMC's Callicoon Family Health Center open house, 2-6pm. Tour & refreshments. www.crmcny.org.

Student drawing class

HONESDALE – Philip Hone Gallery, Thurs., 4-6pm, $10. 570/253-5577.

Sullivan County Int'l Pageant meeting

CALLICOON – For girls, ages 5-56, interested in more info at Villa Roma, 7pm. http://sullivancountypageant.web.officelive.com.

Thursday night clay class

LIVINGSTON MANOR – Create work in stoneware at CAS Arts Center, 6-8:30pm, $40/class. 845/436-4227.

CDL license training for veterans

SOUTH FALLSBURG – Free course offered by Rolling V Bus Corp & Gershowitz Transportation. 845/434-4102.

'Getting to Know the Weasel Clan'

HAWLEY – History of minks, weasels, fishers, river otters & skunks at PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 6-7:30pm, free. 570/253-7076.

Pennsylvania 76'ers RV camping club

REGION – Camp together 1x/mo. Apr.-Oct. Dine together 1x/mo. Nov.-Mar. New members wanted. 570/346-3935 or 685-4358.

Tenant rights lecture

LIBERTY – Landlord responsibilities & tenants' rights lecture at the library, 6pm, free. 845/292-6070.

Transition meeting

HONESDALE – Forum on reuse/reduce/recycle in the Chamber meeting room, 6-8pm.

4-H Milford Knitting Society Club meeting

MILFORD – 200 Broad St., 4pm. Open to ages 8-18. 570/296-3400.

Corned beef sandwiches

MONTICELLO – Elks Lodge #1544, 11am-4pm, $10 incl. potato salad. Take-out avail. Free delivery (5 or more). 845/794-1544.

Food pantry

DAMASCUS – Damascus Township Bldg., 1-3pm. 570/253-4262. Emergency need: 570/224-4217.

JEMS meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE – Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan volunteer group meeets upstairs over the village office, 7pm. 845/482-3731.

Natural gas webinar

REGION – "Natural Gas Well Development & Emergency Response & Management" live web-based educational program, 1pm. Must register at naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm.

Sullivan West Pre-K screening

LAKE HUNTINGTON – Appointments being taken for developmental-delayed children, 4 years old by Sept. 1, for screenings, 5/19-20. Registration packets will be mailed. 845/482-4610, ext. 2158.

4-H Bowmasters Club meeting

MILFORD – Archery Adventures, 4pm. Open to ages 8-18. 570/296-3400.

Business seminar

HONESDALE – "There's no 'I' in Team" at The Honesdale Nat'l Bank, 7-8:30pm, free. RSVP: 570/253-5492.

Emerald ash borer webinar

REGION – "EAB for Homeowners" webinar, 11am, free. breeze.msu.edu/eab-university/.

Food for thought: delicious inspiration

GLEN SPEY – Meditation & 3-course vegetarian meal at Kadampa Meditation Center, 6:30-8:30pm, $15/person, $25/couple. RSVP: 845/856-9000.

Food pantry

LAKEVILLE – Paupack Township Municipal Bldg., 11am-2pm. 570/253-4262. Emergency need: 570/352-6177.

Tenant rights lecture

LIVINGSTON MANOR – Landlord responsibilities & tenants' rights lecture at the library, 6:30pm, free. 845/292-6070.

Women's Club meeting

HONESDALE – Chamber of Commerce visitor's center, 1:30pm. Donations of animal products for Dessin appreciated. 570/224-6240.

Zumba

GRAHAMSVILLE – United Methodist Church, 6:30-7:30pm. 845/482-3324.

Chamber end-of-winter mixer

LIBERTY – Albert's Liberty House, 5:30-7pm, guests $12. RSVP: 845/292-1776.

Environmental workshop

HAWLEY – "Environmental Impacts to Local Real Estate" at PPL Environmental Learning Center, 8am-12noon, free. Geared to real estate professionals. RSVP: 570/251-9335 or 296-4042.

Financial benefits of land conservation

WHITE LAKE – Learn how to keep lands in the family & protect the landscape in perpetuity at Dr. Duggan Community Center, 7-9pm, free. RSVP: 845/807-0535.

Free colorectal cancer screenings

HARRIS – For eligible people over 50 at CRMC, free. RSVP: 845/794-3300, ext. 2115.

Ongoing