The High School art department is looking for donations for a crafts class. They are looking for: fabric, yarn, Altoid or Sucrets tins, cardboard sheets, Styrofoam sheets, paper tubes, egg cartons, glass baby food jars , Oui glass yogurt jars, beads, buttons, wood dowels, embroidery floss, old CDs, Cotton stuffing... any other good craft stuff! Please
Drop off materials at the High School. 
 
Princess meet and greet
Princesses & ice cream... what could be sweeter? 

Join the fun at The Frozen Caboose in Highland, for princess photos and autographs from one of our fairytale princesses while you enjoy your favorite frozen treat! The meet and greet is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 2 – 4 p.m. Admission for the event is free. 
For everyone’s safety this will be an outdoor event and we will be observing social distance guidelines of at least 6 feet for guests. Stay tuned for the announcement of which princesses will be appearing at the event! 
 
 Medicare 101 Webinar Online 
Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you. Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you! This is an educational event.  
Registration is required through the Highland Public Library. (There are additional webinar dates of November 14 and December 2 available as well). 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 
 
Ring tailed Possum Door Hanger Craft Kit 
Registration is required.  Ringtailed Possum Craft Kits are available to be picked up through our curbside service and is available all week long until Saturday September 12. There is only 24 kits available for the week. Age limit: 8-13. The kit includes paper and instructions. Please call the library at 845-691-2275 and schedule a pick up time. 
 
How to draw a koala 
Registration is required. How to draw a koala kits are available to be picked up through our curbside service and is available all week long until Saturday September 12th. There is only 24 kits available for the week.  The kit includes only the how to instructions. Please call the library at 845-691-2275 and schedule a pick up time. 
 
DIY Directions to make a nature suncatcher (adult) 
1. Take a walk and collect bits of nature – leaves, flowers, seed pods, sticks, etc. If using fresh items, be aware that after some time, the finished product may appear cloudy due to the moisture content.  You may want to either dry your items (place on a towel or screen for several days until they are free of moisture) or press them (place flowers and leaves between the pages of a heavy book until flat and dry) first. 
2. Peel the paper backing off of one plastic sheet.  Placing the sheet sticky side up on a table, arrange your nature items in whatever way you like, leaving some room around the edges. 
3. Once satisfied with your arrangement, peel the paper backing off of the second plastic sheet and place it sticky side down on top of the piece containing your nature items, smoothing out air bubbles and ensuring that the edges of the plastic are sealed together. 
4. Optional: Cut plastic into your shape of choice. 
 
During these difficult and uncertain times, I have been trying to spend the last few weeks on what I like to call “Pops of Positivity”. Since I cannot keep you posted on events that are going on, and many of us have been feeling disconnected without these events I think it important to focus on the good, even more than ever.
Each week in my column, I’ve been trying to highlight any story from our wonderful community that highlights little moments, or Pops!, of positivity  when so much negative is surrounding us. If you have a “Pop of Positivity!” you would like to share during quarantine, please email me at mrskendraelliot@gmail.com or call 845-706-9582.