Out Lexington Way: Craft fairs, meetings and chicken barbecues coming up

There will be a Mother’s Day Cancer Patient Aid Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at the Historic Catskill Point, One Main Street, Catskill. Proceeds benefit the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid. There will be vendors, food and raffles. Numbers to call if you have questions are 518-965-4998 or 518-819-1249 or greenecountywomensleague@gmail.com.

Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. May 9 in the Firemen’s room.

Happy birthday to Lori Anander on May 4. Charina and Michael Falke celebrate their wedding anniversary on May 7. Birthday wishes go out to Marilyn Dippold on May 8. May 10 is Gayle Hoffman’s birthday. Best wishes to all.

The Greene County 2023 Rabies Clinics will start Wednesday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo. Call to pre-register 518-719-3600. The clinics are drive up only. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Bring record of pet’s previous vaccination for a three-year certificate. If no record present, pet will be given a one-year certificate. Public Health law requires all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring it to be vaccinated. Clinics will also be held Wednesday, June 14, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m.

The annual Memorial Day weekend Brooks Chicken barbecue at the Lexington/West Kill UMC in Lexington will be Friday, May 26. More details to follow but mark your calendars so you don’t miss it.

You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association at 4 p.m. May 27 at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill. All members who have paid dues this year are eligible to vote for the Board of Directors. Bring your ideas for future programs. Doors open at 3 p.m. for coffee and cake before the meeting.

Another upcoming chicken barbecue will be 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Community Hall in West Kill. This is take out only and the usual delicious array of goodies to go with the chicken. Pre-ordering your tickets is suggested but you can also buy tickets with PayPal on the West Kill Lexington Community Improvement Association website, or at the door until sold out. Dinners are $15 and half a chicken with no sides is $10.

In the plan ahead department July 22, is the 13th Annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association. Vehicles 1995 or newer will have their own class. Trophies will be awarded, 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffle, food and beverages from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Lexington Municipal Building grounds, 3542 Route 42, Lexington. Contact Mary Palazzolo at 518-989-6813.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, health care providers, essential workers and so many more.