HAMLET HAPPENINGS
by Kathleen Sullivan
February 2022
HURLEYVILLE-SULLIVAN FIRST
The members of Hurleyville-Sullivan First are applying for a Sullivan Renaissance Beautification grant again this year.
The grant will be used to continue maintenance of our projects:
• repairing, reinforcing and protecting the hamlet welcome signs/planters and the signs at the Rails to Trails entrance
• installation of new historical panels at the kiosk at the Hurleyville Firemen’s Park
• installation of the new cabinets at the “Little Free Library” at the Hurleyville Firemen’s Park
• adding annual and perennials to all the stone planters and to the barrels on Main Street
Please visit Hurleyville-Sullivan First at www.hurleyvilleny.com to find out how you can make a difference in Hurleyville. You can also visit Hurleyville-Sullivan First on Facebook.
HURLEYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Bread of Life Food Pantry at the church will be open on Thursday, February 17 and on Thursday, February 24 from 3 until 5 p.m.
Sunday services at the church begin at 9 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend Sunday school at the church during services.
Pastor Jorge is delivering sermons online on Facebook at 11 a.m. on Sundays.
The Bible study group meets in the sanctuary at the church every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Fully vaccinated churchgoers do not have to wear a mask in the church.
You can pray with others over the phone on the church’s prayer line on Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m. The prayer line phone number is 605-472-5491 and the access code is 251678.
“Messy Church” will start again soon. “Messy Church” allows children to learn about the Bible in a fun way while enjoying arts & crafts, singing and other activities. All children taking part in the fun must be accompanied by an adult.
Youth Group meetings and the women’s group meetings are still cancelled for now.
Please call Katrina at 845-436-7942 for more information. You can also get updates at the church’s page on Facebook.
THE SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
The Museum, located at 265 Main Street in Hurleyville, is open on Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Donations to meet the growing cost of operating the Museum are always welcome.
Guided tours of the Museum…behind the scenes and regular exhibits…are available. There is no charge for the hour-long tours but registration is required. Please call 845-434-8044 to make a reservation.
The archives at the Museum are open on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.
Per Sullivan County guidelines, visitors to the Museum are required to wear masks.
Go to www.scnyhistory.org to learn about the Sullivan County Historical Society and the Sullivan County Museum. You can also visit the Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum on Facebook.
Please call the Museum at 845-434-8044 or email info@scnyhistory.org for more information.