Year: 2025
Liberty to host winter concert series
The Liberty Central School District winter concert series, originally scheduled to kick off Dec. 2, will start Dec. 3, because of the winter storm.
The schedule is as follows.
- Wednesday, Dec. 3: High School Honors Concert
- Wednesday, Dec. 10 (snow date: Dec. 11): High School Mixed Concert
- Monday, Dec. 15 (snow date: Dec 16): Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 (snow date: Dec. 18): Fifth and Sixth Grade Concert
All concerts will be at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and the public is encouraged to attend.
All Things Liberty Winterfest set for Jan. 24
The All Things Liberty Winterfest is coming soon.
The annual Liberty Central School District event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Liberty Middle School and High School Gymnasiums. Snow date is Saturday, Jan. 31.
All are welcome for games, crafts, prizes, hot cocoa, music and a variety of community vendors. It is free to enter and play games. There will be some local vendors selling items for all who are interested. Those interested in becoming a vendor should email Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.
HPAC to host holiday events for kids
The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center will host two holiday events for students this month.
A Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6. The cost is $15, or $5 for children 3 and younger. The event will include a buffet, crafts, holiday music and photos. Those who wish to have Santa give their student a gift should drop off a wrapped present by Dec. 1. Email Megan@hpacny.org for details.
There will also be a Kids’ Crafts hour starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. The cost is $10. Children will have the chance to create three wooden tree-cookie ornaments and enjoy cup of hot cocoa during this relaxed, family-friendly activity. Each ticket includes all materials and a cup of cocoa. Each child must be registered and accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need to register.
The HPAC is at 219 Main St. in Hurleyville. For more tickets or more information, visit hpacny.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Dec 1-7, 2025
Winter sports begin ramping up this week with basketball and wrestling.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday, Dec. 1
No events scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Scrimmage canceled because of the snowstorm.
Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 3-4
No events scheduled
Friday, Dec. 5
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7
No events scheduled.
Elks Hoop Shoot to be Dec. 13
The Liberty Elks Lodge No. 1545 will host the Elks Hoop Shoot at the Liberty Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 13.
The event, funded by the Elks National Foundation, is a free-throw contest for children ages 8-13 (as of April 1, 2026).
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the event beginning at 10 a.m.
The snow date will be Dec. 14.
For more information, contact Lodge Elks Hoop Shoot Director Keri Whitehead at 845-798-3249 or visit elks.org/hoopshoot.
New Hope Community free drive-thru holiday family dinner date changes
New Hope Community will has delayed it eighth annual Holiday Family Drive-Thru Dinner a day and it will now be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Community members are welcome to pickup a free family dinner to go on a first-come, first-served basis, at the New Hope Community at 5 New Hope Community Drive in Loch Sheldrake. One family dinner per car will be provided
The meals are being provided through the generosity of Adams Fairacre Farms, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Hannaford, Sam’s Club, ShopRite, Texas Roadhouse and Red Lobster. The NHC Foundation has also provided a limited quantity of ShopRite gift cards, that will also be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
New this year, children are welcome to bring their letters to Santa, which will be forwarded to the North Pole.
For more information, call 845-434-8300.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Nov. 24-30, 2025
Our student-athletes will open the winter season this week with basketball scrimmages
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday, Nov. 24
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball multi-scrimmages, Monticello High School Main Gym.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball multi-scrimmages, Monticello High School Main Gym.
Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 26-30
No events scheduled
Elks to host annual holiday party for children
Liberty Elks Lodge 1545 will host its annual Children’s Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the lodge on Darbee Lane in Liberty.
The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and all kids up to age 10 will receive a gift. Lunch will be provided, as will photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Breakfast raises funds for book vending machine at LMS
On Nov. 16, student leaders, Interact Club members, Liberty Rotarians, the Liberty Middle School Building Leadership Team, the LMS Lighthouse Team, and community volunteers partnered to host a community pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Liberty Firehouse. The event raised funds for a new book vending machine that will promote literacy, reward positive behavior and inspire a love of reading among Liberty Middle School students.
Adults—including Liberty Rotarians, LMS staff, and parent volunteers—worked closely with students throughout the event. Adults prepared the food and worked in the kitchen, while students served food and drinks, greeted guests and cleared tables. LMS students also performed during the breakfast, creating a warm and welcoming ambience for guests. This collaboration provided students with meaningful leadership and performance opportunities while contributing to a successful community event. The LMS BLT and Lighthouse Team also played a key role in planning, organizing communications, and coordinating schoolwide support for the project.
Local business partnerships and donations
Local businesses and community members generously supported the event through sponsorships and donations. Donors included:
- ShopRite of Liberty
- Stewart’s of Fallsburg
- Newburg Egg Processing
- Muthig Farm
- McDonald’s of Liberty
- Star Bar & Grill
- Liberty Rotarians
In return, sponsors received public recognition through school communications and at the future vending machine location. The community response was outstanding:
- 16 Literacy Leader Sponsors – $150
- 12 Chapter Champion Sponsors – $100
- 10 Page Turner Sponsors – $50
Event Participation
The breakfast saw strong community engagement:
- 252 community guests attended
- 35 student volunteers
- 34 adult volunteers
Thanks to the combined efforts of students, staff, Liberty Rotarians, community volunteers, the BLT, and the Lighthouse Team, the fundraiser was a tremendous success and moved us significantly closer to bringing a book vending machine to Liberty Middle School.
Leader in Me 7 Habits shine in LMS students
Each month, Liberty Middle School hosts Leadership Celebrations to highlight the ways students demonstrate leadership and live out the Leader in Me 7 Habits:
- Being Proactive
- Beginning With the End in Mind
- Putting First Things First
- Thinking Win Win
- Seeking First to Understand then to be Understood
- Synergy
- Sharpening the Saw
Leader of the Month is generally awarded to two students per grade level each month. Recipients consistently demonstrate the 7 Habits, work hard and be persistent to the best of their ability, be proactive and display initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion and optimism, set a positive example for their peers, maintain good attendance, and have no referrals. At the end of the year, Leaders of the Month are invited to a special dinner celebrating their leadership.
Good News Notes can be given to any student, at any time, and there is no limit to how many a student can receive. Good News Notes are a way to recognize both big and small acts of leadership—whether it’s holding the door, helping a classmate, or going above and beyond in class.
The honorees for September and October are as follows:
Leader of the Month
September
Eighth grade: Claire Ferguson and Lilly Kehrley
Seventh grade: Elisa Barragan and Caleb Rusin
Sixth grade: Darius Dawkins and Blake Dennison
Fifth grade: Indigo Love and Aarit Patel.
October
Eighth grade: Mya Davis and Aaron Quiroz Gomez
Fifth grade: Cristofer Concepcion and Viviana Frasier
Sixth grade: Savannah Gonzalez and Nicholas McPhillips
Seventh grade: Owen Brust, Dia D’Agata and Delanie Yupanqui
Good News Notes
September
Eighth grade: Marelyn Ardon Lopez, Jostin Bustillo Sierra, Jeremy Correa, Amy Cortes Cruz, Juan De La Cruz De La Cruz, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Analina Garcia, Araceliss Gomez, Thomas Jandik Jr., Brody Kelly, Denis Leon Aldana, Gabriel Lotz, Santiago Moguel, Rebecca Norris, Fabian Reyes Benegas, Erick Torres Garcia, Joseph Travis-Sanchez, Francisco Vicente Gonzalez and Arria Whipple.
Seventh grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Andry Caal Chub, Katarina Card, Marcel Davis, Royce Fingers, Madelyn Garcia Cuellar, Anabel Hernandez Fuentes, Syndy Ixchalchal Lagos, Dylan Joya Reyes, Savannah Kandic, Torion Lindsay, Megan Martinez Gomez, Bentley Moore, Helen Munoz Barragan, Karen Musso, Paul Odior 2nd and Caleb Rusin.
Sixth grade: Riley Baum, Jerin Burton, Ellenora Carroll, Christopher Castro Mota, Joseph Geoghan, Parker Gissentaner, Bryson Hendrickson, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Mason Neves, Izek Resto, Esmeralda Santiago Sharpe, Isabella Santiago Sharpe, Karter Velde, Mariah Williamson, Joseph Wilson, Darick Winfrey III and Audrey Yaun.
Fifth grade: Yandriel Aliers Amparo, Christiana Allen, Zaynab Benadim, Blake Beseth, Ethan D. Reyes Banegas, Michael Davis Jr., Colin Duncan, Rylin Henry, Leah Kelly, Henry Krum, Camden Lake, Katherine Munoz Garcia, Joseph Skinner and Jenisis VanAken.
October
Eighth grade: Amy Cortes Cruz, Jordan Guardiola, Maryory Munoz Monzon, Aaron Quiroz Gomez, Alyson Smith, Jayden Stoddard, Joseph Travis Sanchez, Meily Valencia Bamac and Aaliyah Walker.
Seventh grade: Genesis Caiza Viracocha, Selena Feliciano, Dariana Gonzalez Suarez, Allyson Juarez, Torion Lindsay, Ayanelson Mazariegos Cuz, Awais Muhammad, Genesis Robles Burgos, Sherlene Romero and Jerimiah Wilson.
Sixth grade: Zachariah Adams, Willis Gamble, Avianna Gonzalez, Dean Harte, Ryleigh LaMantia, Jose Maradiaga, Anthony Myers, Prince Patterson and Anthony Phillipe.
Fifth grade: Armend Ala, Iker Amador, Caleb Blume, Emeli Bonilla Izaguirre, Elisa Brust, Alexander Castillo Ramiro, Jewelacie Castro, Jessica Contreras Paz, Yahir Cortes, Daniel Crespo Jr., Hunter DeGraw, Viviana Frasier, Amelia Greeno, Leah Kelly, Camden Lake, Indigo Love, Lennox Lyons, Romina Morales Romero, Carilyce Perez, Heidi Robles Burgos, Jenisis VanAken, Lisa Vanwagner, Mattisyn Walker, Jordan White, Jasmine Williamson and Yeral Zelaya Gonzalez.