------------------------------------------
New Book
Salem Deputy
Historian, Al Cormier, has announced that a new exciting Salem
history book, The Heart of Salem, is available.
The 8 x 10 inch book’s 414 pages contain 60 articles and 102
photographs of interesting history: significant people and
events, the arts and entertainments, memorable tales and
stories, war experiences, everyday living and commerce,
education, farming over the years, hard times, natural
disasters and much more.
To order either
the paper back or hard cover book, fill out this order form and
send it to the address below.
Checks should be
made out to the Dr. Asa Fitch Historical Society.
All proceeds will go to the
restoration of the Salem Revolutionary War Cemetery.
Please send your
check to Judy Flagg, Dr. Asa Fitch Historical Society, 49 Black
Creek Road, Salem, NY 12865. Prepaid books may be picked up at
the Salem Bancroft Library during their open hours. For
immediate purchase contact Al Cormier at 518-854-3527.
Click Here do download order form
May 26th
FREE Local History Cruises with Mohawk Maiden- 3
to 4:30 p.m. Schuylerville.
Hudson Crossing Park
Presents: Historical - and Sometimes Hysterical - Local Tales
aboard the M/V Caldwell Belle. This cruise along the Champlain
Canal aboard an authentic sternwheel paddleboat lasts
approximately an hour and a half. Limited to six passengers per
trip for a more exclusive experience. Reservations must be made
in advance at https://mohawkmaidencruises.com/index.html or
by clicking the "ticket" link on this event. Signed liability
waiver (available at boarding) required.
This rare opportunity,
valued at $50 per passenger, is offered free to the public
thanks to the partnership efforts of Hudson Crossing Park and
Mohawk Maiden Cruises to secure a grant from the New York State
Canal System's Excursions on the Canal Program.
Hudson Crossing Park
relies on the support of donations and volunteer time and is
thrilled to offer this educational opportunity. Donations to the
park may be made by visiting
HudsonCrossingPark.org.
May 28th
8 a.m.- Salem Town Wide Tag Sales
May 28th
Bake Sale- 8 a.m. to Noon
-Salem American Legion Auxiliary in front of Salem Hardware.
May 28th
Salem Post Office Hiring
Event- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salem Post Office 12 West Broadway,
Salem. Now hiring Rural Carrier Associate Employees -
$19.06/hour.
We will have postal employees here with laptops
to help fill out applications.
May 29th
Chicken BBQ- Salem Fire
Dept. Noon to 1 p.m. - pre-sale take out only. Tickets are
$15 for 1/2 Chicken or 1/2 Rack Ribs, Baked Potato, Baked Beans,
Roll and Dessert.
Tickets available at Salem
Hardware, A & J Agway, Salem Firefighters or call (518) 321-9430
or (518) 461-3317.
May 30th
Salem Memorial Day Parade-
It will begin at 10 a.m. on MONDAY MAY 30th at
the COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER and proceed down WEST BROADWAY
onto ARCHIBALD St, ending at the CARNIVAL grounds.
As usual, members of the SALEM AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY will be placing memorials at the monuments in town,
the Archibald St. Bridge and the Revolutionary, Evergreen and
Holy Cross Cemeteries. Let us remember those who made the
Ultimate sacrifice.
June 3rd
Haunted Nights
Investigation at Salem Courthouse Community Center-
Haunted Nights for a
return to the very active, Old Washington County Jail in Salem,
NY! You do not want to miss out on this location that has been a
long time favorite of the Haunted Nights crew. Doors will open
at 7:10pm! Please arrive no later than 7:30pm!
You will be split into 2
groups and lead on an investigation of the historic courthouse
and jail! General Admission investigation will last from
8:00pm-11:00pm.
Those with VIP tickets
will have access to 3 MORE hours of investigating until 2AM! VIP
tickets also include investigations of areas not included in
general admission tickets!
All guests must sign the
Haunted Nights Waiver when purchasing tickets. The waiver can be
found at this link: Waiver
There will also be a link
included in your confirmation email. All sales final. No
Refunds.
June 3rd to 5th
Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival 20th
Anniversary-
Balloon Launches, Carnival, Food & Crafts at
Cambridge Central School. Fireworks Friday night, Moon Glow
Saturday night with more food vendors at The Mansion lawn
(behind The Village Market) Block Party & Pilots BBQ Friday
night at Railroad Park. Pilots Breakfast Sunday Morning at
American Legion. SEVERAL other family activities throughout the
weekend and Businesses waiting to welcome you all to Cambridge,
NY & into their stores!!
June 4th
Aviation Day- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chapin Field
Airport and Cambridge Valley Flying Club
Cambridge Valley Flying
Club to host Aviation Day/Fly-in on Saturday, June 4 9am-4pm
(rain date Sunday, June 5)
Aviation Day will take
place, as always, at our local airport Chapin Memorial Field
(1B8) 177 Plaines Rd. one mile north of Cambridge just off rt.
22. New this year, from 9:30am to 11:30am will be an FAA Wings
seminar “Operations at grass airports” conducted by CVFC member
Michael Levy.
Of course, there will be
the Aviation Day tradition of pilot cooked food in the large
club hangar. Hamburgers/hot dogs and many other delights. CVFC
members will be on hand to greet everyone and answer questions
about flying, airplanes and CVFC membership. And, who knows, you
might be able to take a short flight with a CVFC member in their
plane. This frequently happens!
Admission is free.
Proceeds from food sales and donations will go to the CVFC
Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund which CVFC awards to a
deserving Cambridge Central School graduating senior.
June 4th
Cambridge Lions Balloon Festival Car Show- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.-
17 South Park St, Cambridge. Tickets $15
www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-cambridge-lions-balloonfest-carshow-tickets-325901850207
After a two year break, we
are very excited to bring back the Cambridge Lions BalloonFest
Car Show!
We have a new feature this
year, you can preregister for show.
As usual, Yushak’s Sausage
Peppers and Onions, Live Music from Big Show Entertainment, and
awards for multiple categories including Best in Show and The
People’ Champ. Special competition for women entrance and the
Lady of the Show!
Registration day of begins
at 9am.
Award Ceremony begins at
1:30pm
June 4th
Slate Valley Spring Craft
Fair- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Granville Fireman's Carnival Lot, East
Potter Avenue Granville.
June 11th
Albany Symphony Orchestra Free
Community Concert 6:30 p.m. at Hudson Crossing Park
Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville, NY
Join the Albany Symphony
Orchestra and Hudson Crossing Park for a day full of activities
for all ages on Saturday, June 11, 2022 for Trailblaze: NY, a
free community concert and part of the 2022 American Music
Festival series. There will be activities in and around Hudson
Crossing Park and the greater Schuylerville area throughout the
day culminating with a FREE performance by the Albany Symphony
Orchestra with food and beverage vendors, and art auction to
benefit Hudson Crossing Park and Lake George Arts Project, and
more in the park field in the evening. Check in often for a
complete schedule of activities!
June 18th
Paint and Sip at the
Burger Den- 5 to 7 p.m. $40 per person includes all materials &
16x20 canvas. For more information call or text Jonathan (518)
567-6584.
June 18th
Walker's Farm
Summer Craft Fair!- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Summer Mini Craft Fair! 30 vendors will be on
site with crafts, jewelry, food, local products & more!
5565 State Rte. 4 Fort Ann.
June 21st
Summer Solstice Faerie Festival- Starts at 4 p.m.
Salem Art Works- Cary Hill.
This June 21st, Faerie
Fest, Salem Art Works, and the Hubbard Hall Irish Dancers, are
excited to invite you to join us in celebration of the Summer
Solstice. On top of Salem Art Works’ hill, many creative craft
and food vendors, character actors, and activities will be
available to enjoy.
Festivities will begin at
4pm with our ever-expanding vendor fair featuring handmade
jewelry, mystical decor, fairy and fantasy items, and more.
There will be activity and craft tents with fortune tellers,
reiki, storytime, yoga, fairy house building workshops, face
painting, photo booths, and carnival-style games and prizes.
Other activities include character actors, a walk-through Fairy
Trail, and a bonfire. The evening will culminate with dancing by
Serpentine Collective Belly Dancers and the Hubbard Hall Irish
Dancers at dusk to celebrate the summer solstice!
Please join us, this event
is FREE to the community! Be sure to dress in your favorite
fairy/fantasy costume.
Accepting vendors and
activity hosts with fantasy theme contact Robyn 518-683-5027
July 4th
Salem’s Annual Fourth of
July Parade & Art & Plow Festival
Monday, July 4, 2022
Events start at 4:00PM,
Parade starts at 5:00 p.m.
A warm summer day filled with neighbors meeting on Main Street
over a scoop of ice cream, the sounds of local bands and
laughter in the distance. Community organizations and local
performers march down the block, decorated in bright pops of
red, white, and blue, curving down Broadway as the celebration
stretches out, connecting friends and family from all walks of
life.
It’s not a daydream: it’s the return of Salem’s celebrated 4th
of July Parade and Art and Plow Fest, returning in 2022 to once
again highlight the incredible arts and agriculture that
Washington County is known and loved for.
Sponsored by the Salem NY Area Chamber of Commerce, this event
is free and fun-for-all-ages. Featuring talented local artists,
musicians, animals, food and craft vendors, vintage farm
vehicles and more, the Art and Plow Fest begins at 4:00PM at the
North Main Street train station, where a variety of food trucks
and an artisans market kick off the afternoon and keep the fun
going after the parade with live entertainment until 8:00PM. At
5:00PM, the action takes over Main Street for the July 4th
parade, a cherished memory of Salem residents of all ages.
July 9th
Salem Central & Washington Academy Graduates July
9, 2022 Alumni Banquet at the Salem Vol. Fire House. Happy hour
5-6p dinner will start at 6pm. More info will follow shortly. If
you graduated in 2 or 7 your class is on the hot seat this year.
Hope to see you.
August 6th
Salem Firehouse Craft
Show- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 13th
Cardboard Boat Race- 8
a.m. Fort Hardy Park Beach Get Ready for The 16th Annual
Cardboard Boat Races: MISSION: POSSIBLE
Saturday, August 13, 2022
(Rain Date Sunday, August 14, 2022)
On-site boat building
begins at 8am, first race kicks off at 1pm!
Hello, sailor. Your
mission, should you choose to accept it is to build a boat using
only the approved materials and sail the mighty Hudson, racing
against fellow boat builders for one of the coveted Hudson
Crossing Park Cardboard Boat Race awards.
As always, should you or
any member of your CBBR team go down with the ship, those on the
shore will disavow any knowledge of you or your actions.
This tape will not self
destruct in five seconds, because it’s not a tape…and getting a
webpage to self destruct every time someone reads it seems
complicated. GOOD LUCK!
August 22nd to 28th
Washington County Fair-
https://www.washingtoncountyfair.com/?fbclid=IwAR1zAj_sUvWBlMruCjnjSMcZNMtzKkCGZh-ys5hj6tJO6qV5xH7B3kiNGHg
November 26th
Salem’s Annual Christmas Parade 2022 - 1 p.m.
Free WiFi at Bancroft Library
The password that had previously been on our
wi-fi "Library Wireless" has been removed.
Now when a community member wants to use it, they
no longer need that password. It is on and available 24/7,
accessible outside the building.
Free WiFi at the Salem Courthouse
Community Center
You
can use the Courthouse’s parking lot for internet access the
password is 5188547053
We also have a walk in cooler we are setting up
to store milk from 5 acre farms if there is need for storage.
Stay well Salem!
Free WiFi at the Georgi
For neighbors in need of wi-fi and internet access, the Georgi signal
reaches the entire Community Park. Feel free to stop by and
connect as needed, but please respect the current recommended
social distancing policy.
Signal:Georgi Museum1
Password: TheGeorgi
Free On-Line Resources
Virtual Marine Biology Field Camp
Click Here for More
Information
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click Here for - Adventures in Familyhood
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guide to Virtual Museums
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter an Achieve of 6,000 Historical Children's Books, All
Digitized and Free to Read Online
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
25 Sources of Free Public Domain Books
----------------------------------------------------
Bancroft Public Library
Website for more information:
https://www.bancroftlibrary.org/
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Bennington Museum
Something for Everyone at Bennington Museum-
Click here for
what is happening at the Bennington Museum.
McMorris
Photo
News
