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July 21st

Tag Sale!- Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad- Cambridge- Come out and support the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad at our annual Tag Sale! The event will be held July 21st, 2018 from 8 am to 4pm, RAIN OR SHINE. 

We will be collecting donations Thursday July 19th from 6 pm to 10 pm and Friday July 20th form 6 pm to 10 pm. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks available for purchase while they last. 

Donations: CVRS will collect items from it's members and the community however, clothing, stuffed animals, glassware, books, or highly used items will not be accepted. We thank you in advance.

All proceeds from the event go directly to the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad to help support the cost of providing our services.

July 21st

Connect- Block Party- Cambridge- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 41 East Main St. Cambridge.  Join us for food, music, and homemade goods! If you would like to sell items or promote your organization, please contact Gracie Lynn Besse at glb12592@gmail.com. There is no fee.

July 22nd, 27th & 28th

The Savannah Disruption- Salem- Fort Salem Theater- In the Middle Ages, they labeled sophisticated debates over theology disputations. In Evan Smith's play set in present day Savannah, two mature Catholic sibling-sisters answer their door to find an enthusiastic, charismatic Evangelical zealot who has come to save them — and all Catholics. 
Infinitely more humorous than when someone comes to save you, this unconventional comedy celebrates each of its characters, including the sisters' parish priest, illustrating that one's core beliefs and values can only be strengthened when one allows them to be challenged. Information and tickets are available on the theater's website (fortsalemtheater.com) or by calling the box office at (518) 854-9200.

July 23rd

Picnic at the Georgi- Shushan- Noon to 2 p.m. The Georgi on the Battenkill. Celebrate National Picnic Month at the Georgi on the Battenkill with the Washington County Council on Aging - Nutrition Program! Come join us for a picnic in the Community Park followed by a tour of the Georgi Museum. Reservations Required! Contact Cait Johnston (518) 746-2420 ext. 3440 by July 18 and be sure to include contact information. 

Suggested donation for 60+ - $3
Suggested donation for 59- - $5
Suggested donation for Museum Tour - $5

Facilities include ADA compliant picnic tables and drive-on access to the Park. The Georgi Museum does NOT currently have exterior disability access, and may not be able to provide for certain situations.

July 26th

Learn How to Create & Share Files with Google Drive- Salem- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bancroft Library.  We are partnering with Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rennselaer County, to offer this FREE computer class: Create and Share Files with Google Drive.

Google Drive is a great way to store your documents and share them with others. It's also a great substitute for Microsoft Office, and it's free with a Gmail account. Get started with the basics of creating, sharing, and exporting documents, and learn about the ins and outs of cloud storage. 

Please call 518-854-7463, email slm-director@sals.edu, or stop in the library to register.

July 27th

Jackson Town-Wide Picnic- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cambridge American Legion Post, Rte. 22- Hotdogs, Drinks & Tableware provided.  Bring a dish to share, meet your neighbors, enjoy the Fun!  $1.00 each suggested donation.  Jackson residents only please.

July 28th

Basket Raffle And Bake Sale Benefit For Tracy Kasuba- Salem- 1 to 5 p.m. Proudfit Hall.  Tracy, a 21 year old graduate from Salem Central School, was recently diagnosed with AML(accute myeloid luekemia). The coming weeks will involve lengthy stays at Albany Medical, with continuous trips back and forth. We wanted to help raise funds for travel expenses for her and her family, and basic needs while being away from home. Baked goods we ask be delivered the day of the event. Basket donations can be delivered to Eva Woodell. We have such a small caring community, let's help support Tracy and her family in this difficult time!!

July 28th

Al Fresco Dinner on the Courthouse Green w/ Hot Club of Saratoga- Salem- 5 to 9 p.m.  Help support all the amazing programs and services offered here at the Historic Salem Courthouse! Tickets go on sale today and are already going fast! Great advance pricing at $65.00 or even better a table for $470.00. Prices go up July 1st. 
Great food by local, Bill Richter and music by Hot Club of Saratoga! www.salemcourthouse.org

July 28th

Full Moon Hike- Merck Forest & Farmland Center- Rupert, VT- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us and experience Merck Forest after dark. We'll explore the woods under the light of the full moon, learn about nocturnal happenings in the forest, gaze at the stars and identify constellations. 

Cost is $5 per person. We'll leave from the visitor's center, following a moderate route through the forest and around the farm. The hike will cover rough and at times steep terrain, and pace will be determined by the group, with a focus on fun. Call 802-394-7836 for more information.

July 28th

Pig Roast- Greenwich Fire Dept.- Greenwich- Pick-up 3 to 4 p.m. $15 per ticket, baked beans, coleslaw, roll & dessert.  Help us fund our Fire Prevention program and fill your belly with terrific food! Mark July 28th on your calendar. See any Greenwich Fire member for tickets. We only have 200 so they won't last long. Thanks in advance!

July 28th

2018 Family Fun Day - Peter Rabbit and Friends- Washington County Fairgrounds- Greenwich- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE Family Fun Day at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Activities based on the story of Peter Rabbit and his Friends. 

Meet rabbits, learn what they eat, and how they are cared for. Learn about vegetable gardens, good bugs vs bad bugs, and what tools are used in the garden. See live honey bees and find out how they help plants.

August 3rd, 4th & 5th

Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival- Bennington VT- The Antique Center at Camelot Village- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.  Exhibitors line outdoor paths and fill soaring white tents with expertly handcrafted creations at this juried fine art and craft. With 125 Exhibitors, there is work in a wide variety of style and medium! Specialty foods and artisan spirits are in a separate section. Relax with wine, beer, and great food while listening to live music in the dining tent. Additional roaming entertainers delight children and adults alike! Admission Fee Charged.

August 4th

54th Annual HEBRON FIREMAN'S AUCTION- West Hebron- 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hebron Volunteer Fire Company 3165 County Rte. 30, West Hebron.  DONATIONS WANTED for Saturday August 4th's 54th Annual HEBRON FIREMAN'S AUCTION held in the Fire Field behind the Hebron Courthouse/Meeting Hall. Come down for great barn finds, hot dogs and hamburgers, French fries and sausages, and good ole fashion auction fun!

August 6th to 10th

Summer Camp at Merck Forest- Rupert VT- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders
Adventure is just a wagon ride away at Merck Forest and Farmland Center. Campers will meet at the Visitor Center in the morning where they will load the horse-drawn wagon to start the day’s journey. Through art, play, observation, and exploration, campers will learn what life is like on our farm and in our forest. We will focus on a unique habitat each day, spending time in the garden, pond and stream, coop, woods, and pasture. Campers will come home tired, dirty, and smiling with their hearts and heads full of joy and their hands carrying an art project that they made using natural materials from the ecosystem they explore. Focus areas, 1 focus each day: Forest, Pasture, Coop, Pond/Stream, Children's Garden. Limit 10 participants per session
$250/child per session

Call 802-394-7836 for more information and to register.

August 11th

FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER CABARET at GARDENWORKS- Salem- A couple of years ago, we brought shows created for our cabaret space to the Gardenworks dinner theater experience. This year's first onsite event features a singer of exquisite skill and remarkable depth. A recording artist, song writer and producer, Kelly Bird has been performing most of her life in the Capital Region, where she is one of the area's most sought-after voice teachers, coaches, and concert singers.

Take your time with dinner and then mosey over to the intimate indoor/outdoor cabaret space onsite. You'll be touched by the warmth and genius of an amazing musician and performing artist.  Information and tickets are available on the theater's website (fortsalemtheater.com) or by calling the box office at (518) 854-9200.
 

August 12th

CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE CABARET- Salem- Fort Salem Theater- Not your grandparents' chamber music! Riot with Three is devoted to engaging and entertaining audiences with surprising, lively, and varied classical recitals. Their combined resumé lists some of the nation's most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the White House, in addition to venues throughout Europe and Asia. 
Performing together, the trio has enjoyed tremendous success and garnered critical acclaim at New York's DiMenna Center for Classical Music, the Kingston Festival of the Arts, and New York City's Ethical Cultural Society concert series. Riot creates a unique performance atmosphere through its vibrant performances and approachable, personable style.

Information and tickets are available on the theater's website (fortsalemtheater.com) or by calling the box office at (518) 854-9200.

August 18th

Music on the Hill -Featuring Hot Club of Saratoga- Salem Art Works- 4 to 8 p.m. Music on the Hill is an event that takes place at the top of the property, guests can now enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the surrounding countryside while relaxing in the cool evening air, surrounded by great food, music, and friends. Free parking is available at the base of the hill, and shuttle service will be provided throughout the evening. All events at Salem Art Works are handicapped accessible.

Enjoy Delicious Food Provided by a local vendor; accompanied by local craft beers from R&S Taylor, Hot Club of Saratoga will round out the evening with a live performance starting at 5.
Salem Art Works merchandise, including iconic SAW t-shirts and hats, will also be available for sale.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are suggested.

August 19th

FORT SALEM CABARET • SUNDAY at 2PM- Kelly Bird is a songwriter, vocal coach & producer, known as the Capital Region's "Jingle Queen," having performed, written and produced national and regional broadcast commercials. As adjunct faculty member with the Music Industry Program at The College of St. Rose, she provides private instruction in vocal training, songwriting & production, and initiated the Vocal Department's first "open jam" Repertoire Class, where students develop their songwriting and vocal performance skills.

Information and tickets are available on the theater's website (fortsalemtheater.com) or by calling the box office at (518) 854-9200.

August 20th to 26th

Washington County Fair- Greenwich- https://www.washingtoncountyfair.com/

August 23rd

The Washington County Band and Salem Rotary Ice Cream Social- 7 to 9 p.m. The Georgi on the Battenkill- Shushan- Join us in the Park for the Washington County Band and Salem Rotary Ice Cream Social. This event is an annual favorite at the Georgi. The Washington County Band will play a mix of show tunes, and performance band classics in the Community Park. The Salem Rotary Club will be serving up Stewarts Ice Cream. Be sure to bring a chair, the kids, and the bug spray! Family Friendly. Free! Open to the Public! Donations welcomed, and appreciated.

August 25th

Full Moon Hike- Merck Forest & Farmland Center- Rupert, VT- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us and experience Merck Forest after dark. We'll explore the woods under the light of the full moon, learn about nocturnal happenings in the forest, gaze at the stars and identify constellations. 

Cost is $5 per person. We'll leave from the visitor's center, following a moderate route through the forest and around the farm. The hike will cover rough and at times steep terrain, and pace will be determined by the group, with a focus on fun. Call 802-394-7836 for more information.

August 26th

Dorset Hollow Road Race: 5k & 10k- 8 to 11 a.m. Dorset VT- Sign up now: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=57578

The 10k is a rolling loop course on paved and gravel roads through idyllic Dorset Hollow. 

The 5k is a fast point-to-point on the second half of the 10k course featuring approximately 400' net downhill!

Chip timing, tech shirts, and custom medals and awards!

September 22nd

Full Moon Hike- Merck Forest & Farmland Center- Rupert, VT- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us and experience Merck Forest after dark. We'll explore the woods under the light of the full moon, learn about nocturnal happenings in the forest, gaze at the stars and identify constellations. 

Cost is $5 per person. We'll leave from the visitor's center, following a moderate route through the forest and around the farm. The hike will cover rough and at times steep terrain, and pace will be determined by the group, with a focus on fun. Call 802-394-7836 for more information.

September 23rd

Tour de Flame Fighter Bike Rides- Salem- for information go to:

http://tourdesalemflamefighters.com/

Sunday September 23^rd, 2018. This will be our annual Tour de Salem Flame Fighters bike ride which starts and ends at the carnival grounds on Archibald St. This is not a race just a ride. Registration starts at 7:30am and the first ride leaves at 8am. For more info go to the website: www.tourdesalemflamefighters.com or to the Facebook event page. BikeReg is currently open for all to pre-register on-line. Any questions contact: 518-321-9430.

September 23rd

Cheese, Chocolate, Wine, Woman, and Song. At Gardenworks Farm, 1055 Route 30, Salem. 7 PM. Literally a tasteful evening of film portraits and product samplings of local purveyors of cheese, chocolate, and wine, integrated with songs about cheese, chocolate, and wine, performed “live” by Lynne Kerr, produced in the style of last year’s Route 30 by Fort Salem Theater and Gardenworks.  For tickets call the Fort Salem Box Office, (518) 854-9200.

November 3rd

Hartford PTA Fall Vendor/Craft Fair & Basket Raffle- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hartford Central School-  Annual Fall Vendor Fair & Basket Raffle Saturday, November 3rd from 10am-4pm

Vendor Application will be released to prior years vendors on June 1st. 
We will begin accepting applications from new vendors on July 1st.

December 14th

Granville Lighted Tractor Parade- 6 p. m. Granville - Mark your calendar for the second annual Lighted Tractor Parade! More details to follow!