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FREE!classifiedsSee page 3 of our classifieds inside
Job opportunities inside
Tina Wilson (l) of A.J.'s Restaurant and Jenna Brophy of the Ice Cream Man invite everyone to enter the FreePress' "Great Washington County Dining Out Giveaway." One lucky person
will win $100 gift certi� cates at 14 Washington County region restaurants. Details and your o� cial entry below. Good luck!
HUGE FURNITURE SALE!SEE BARE BONES INSERT INSIDE
Yes! Dine on us!BESTDEALS ON
WHEELSSee classified section inside
Family Fun Day Saturday
Winnie the Pooh's 100 Acre Wood will be brought to life this Saturday as the Washington County Fairgrounds (r) hosts the 6th
Family Fun Day celebration. Admission is free and children can take part in a whole bunch of activities inspired by Winner the Pooh sto-
ries. See all the details on this great FREE event inside.
"A wonderful floral experience is prom-ised" by all our friends at the Schuylerville Garden Club as they host their annual flower show. See all the details inside.
The Third Annual Tour de Farm will be held Sunday, July 29. More than 500 riders are expected to participate in either the 15-mile recreational ride east of the Hudson River or the 35-mile route for intermediate riders that crosses the river and goes through the Saratoga Battlefield. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. See all the details on this great local event inside.
Bicyclists wanted!
Hoosick Falls Youth Center
hosting "Art a la Cart"
9th Annual Jerry Simon
Fishing Tourney
July 28
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Please note all entries must be on this official form and must be handwritten. All others are invalid. All entries must be received by 7/31/12. Any winner in the past 24 months is not eligible. Mail or Drop off only at the address above. We will announce the winner in our 8/10/12 edition. Winner required to have photo taken with sponsor for printing in paper. Must be 18 to enter.
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14 weeks and every time at a different (and delicious) Washington County area restaurant. It's all in this month's giveaway...don't delay...enter today!
County region eateries for months to come. One lucky win-ner will enjoy $100 gift certificates at 14 enjoyable eateries, including AJ's Restaurant, Ma & Pa's, Momma's Restaurant, the Gavel Grill, Schuyler Sweets, Jody's Tavern, What's Cookin', Alcove Marina, O'Callahan's Pub & Grill, the Red Roost, Ice Cream Man, Eagle Bridge Inn, Salem Tavern and the Burger Den! Just imagine the fun you'll be having dining out every weekend for
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Children’s OperaBOLTON LANDING The
Seagle Music Colony Children’s Opera will be presented at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20, at The Sembrich in Bolton Landing. Free. Information: 518-644-2431, or www.thesembrich.org.
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Outdoor AdventureCAMBRIDGE The Battenkill
Conservancy will host its popu-lar four-day Outdoor Adventure Program for youth ages 11 to 14 on July 30 to August 4. Program director is Cornell Cooperative Extension Youth Development Educator Nancy Robertson and on-site director is Randy Jennings, Venture Crew 17, BSA advisor. The program includes camping, outdoor
skills, photographer, canoe skills, fly fishing and more. Cost is $200 per children with $100 deposit required by July 21. Information: 518-677-2545.
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SolarFestTINMOUTH The 18th Annual
SolarFest…Vermont’s longest-running music, art, and sus-tainability festival…will be held Friday through Sunday, July 20 to 22, at the Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth. Words by keynote presenter Steven Strong, president of Solar Design Associates, will be deliv-ered on Saturday, while author, teacher and community activist Bill McKibben will deliver the
keynote address at 5 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $39; $15 single day pass; free age 14 and younger accompanied by an adult. Information/tickets: 802-235-1513, or www.SolarFest.org.
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Pizza at ElksGREENWICH The Greenwich
Elks Club on Route 40 South will offer Henderson’s Pizza every Friday night. In addition to pizza, the menu will include weekly specials such as mozza-rella sticks, chicken wings, French fries, and more. Information/to order: 692-2061.
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Americana MusicGREENWICH The Nashville
duo, The Twangtown Paramours, will perform a “sophisticated Americana blend” of music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, at Seventy Main in Greenwich. Cost: $12 in advance at www.seventymain.com; $14 at the door. Information: www.twangtownparamours.com.
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Guthrie TributeGLENS FALLS The
Adirondack Theatre Festival will present “Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Additional performances will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, through Saturday, July 28, and 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25. Cost: $25 to $40. Information/tickets: 518-874-0800, or www.ATFestival.org.
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Youth performers SALEM Fort Salem Theater
will present a revue entitled “Together,” featuring youth from the Fort Salem Young Actors’ Workshop, at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20 at the theater. Twenty area children in fourth to tenth grade will showcase their newly acquired skills in scene and song. Information: www.fortsalemtheater.com or 518-854-9200.
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George Stand Up Paddle Fest and Fun Race will be held on Saturday, July 21, at Shepard Park in Lake George Village. Free. Information: 518-656-9353.
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1777 ReenactmentTICONDEROGA A “Defiance
and Independence” reenact-ment of the 1777 capture of Ticonderoga will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, at Fort Ticonderoga. Information: Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619, or www.ticonderogany.com.
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Rummage/Bake Sale PETERSBURG The
Petersburg Methodist Church at 12 Head of Lane will hold a Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. In addition to the sale items, homemade soup, chili, hot dogs, hamburgers and more will be available for sale all day. Information: 283-5397.
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Food Pantry OpenSCHAGHTICOKE The Food
Pantry at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. The pantry is open on the third Saturday each month. Information: 753-6984.
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Trail CrewRUPERT Merck Forest &
Farmland Center is seeking vol-unteers for a Trail Work Party, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Participants will work on the Farm Trail enhancing older sections and building new ones. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m., and bring water, lunch, long pants, boots and gloves. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Registration: 802-394-7836 or email [email protected].
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Food PantryCAMBRIDGE The Cambridge
Food Pantry, on the first floor of the handicap-accessible Embury United Methodist Church, 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday, with few exceptions.
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Garden TourARLINGTON AREA The
Arlington Garden Club will host a self-guided Tour of Eight Private Gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, in Arlington, Sandgate and Shaftsbury (rain or shine). Cost: $15. Tickets are available at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, The Arlington Inn (prior to and day of tour), Berkshire Bank in Arlington, and at Arlington Framers. Order a bag lunch for the tour by July 19 at 375-6462. Information: 375-6869.
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Family Fun Day GREENWICH Winnie the
Pooh’s 100 Acre Wood will be brought life on Saturday at the 6th Family Fun Day at the
W a s h i n g t o n County Fair Farm Museum in Greenwich.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., chil-
dren can take part in activities
inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories.
Bounce like Tigger, check out Rabbit’s garden, help find Eeyore’s tail, and learn to play “Pooh Sticks.” Kids will also be able to join Christopher Robin in the schoolhouse, visit with owl and pet the donkey and pig-lets. There will be an opportu-nity to learn about Pooh’s favor-ite food (honey) and how he gets it form the bees into the honey pots.
The event also includes a birthday party at the food booth, complete with snack, drink or piece of cake. Nursing moms will find a rock and rest area that can also be used for diaper changing.
Family Fun Day is a perfect time for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy time together. Admission is free. For more information, call the Washington County Fair office at 518-692-2464 or visit www.washingtoncountyfair.com.
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Blind Run BenefitGRANVILLE The Section
Eight Ryders will host a Blind Run Fundraiser for the Granville PBA Youth Center on Saturday, July 21, from the Price Chopper parking lot in Granville. Sign in from 11 a.m. to noon at $15 per bike, $5 per rider. Find the party at the end of the run where there’ll be prizes, music, food and a raffle. Information: Janice Paddock at 518-345-5078.
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Free ConcertSALEM The Summer Sounds
of Salem concert series will
present The Barefoot Boys from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, on the green next to the train depot, Main Street/Route 22, in Salem. Free and open to all.
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Lantern MakingSCHAGHTICOKE You are
invited to come to the Diver Memorial Library, 136 Main Street in Schaghticoke, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, to make a Tissue Paper Lantern to hold a candle or light. For ages 11 and older. Information: 518-753-4344, or www.diverlibrary.org.
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Hot RodsLAKE GEORGE A Lake
George Hot Rod Happening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday the 22nd, at Beach Road in Lake George Village. Information/cost (free age 11 and younger): 518-668-3692, or www.lakeg-eorgehotrod.com.
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Heritage HuntersSCHUYLERVILLE Heritage
Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of routes 4 and 29 in Schuylerville. Mark Phillips, owner of the William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home on N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs, will speak on Victorian funeral customs and what you can learn from funer-al home records and directors. Everyone will be welcome. Information: 587-2978.
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Play ReadingGLENS FALLS The
Adirondack Theatre Festival will present a new play reading of “Filming O’Keeffe” by Eric Lane at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, and 7:30 p.m. July 22, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Cost: $25 to $40. Information/tickets: 518-874-0800, or www.ATFestival.org.
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Art ReceptionSALEM Everyone is invited to
an Art Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the North Main Gallery & Annex, 196 N. Main Street, Route 22, in Salem. Featured will be exhibi-tion by artists Johanne Renbeck and Paula Krieg, and eight book-art works. On Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon, the gallery will host a workshop entitled “Flutter Books,” taught by Johanne Renbeck. Cost is $20 per person. Pre-registration is required; call 518-854-3406.
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Art ReceptionCAMBRIDGE An opening
reception for a photography exhibition titled, “Beauty is Where You Find It,” by Diana Spencer will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at The Valley Artisans Market’s Small Gallery, 25 E. Main Street, Route 372, in Cambridge. Information: 518-677-2765.
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Chicken BarbecuePITTSTOWN The Pittstown
United Methodist Church off Route 7 in Pittstown Village invites everyone to a Chicken Barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Eat in or take out. Information/reservations: Faith at 518-663-5196.
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Ham DinnerGREENWICH A Ham Dinner
to benefit the Casey Wolf family will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the Middle Falls Firehouse on Route 29 in Greenwich. Doors will open at 4 p.m., takeouts will be available, and there’ll be an auction at 6 p.m. and deejay music at 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Tickets are available at Marty Smith’s Garage, 692-2053, and from Sandy Friday at 692-8697.
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Garden PartyCAMBRIDGE Enjoy a lovely
midsummer evening in Cambridge this weekend, at
“White on Green,” a garden party
on the lawn of the Cambridge H i s t o r i c a l Society and
Museum, on Saturday, July 21
from 6 to 8 p.m.The evening will consist of
wine, punch and fancy hors d’oeuvres served on the lawn, along with a silent auction and live music.
Since 2012 is the 235th anni-versary of the Battle of Bennington, and General Burgoyne marched through Cambridge on his way to Bennington, there will be a spe-cial exhibit of “The American Revolution from Start to Finish as Expressed in Popular Art.” The art exhibit will be displayed
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J.C. Tomasi (Jacko to his friends, which was everybody) opened his ice cream and candy parlor on the corner of Main Street and Broadway in Salem. This was the place to get a “real” soda – fountain style, mixed right before your thirsty eyes – or a brown cow, egg cream or penny candy. It was more than a shop, it became an institution that generations of Salem school kids and passing travelers made so famous it was even featured in the April 1981 edition of The Smithsonian magazine and the January 7, 1978 Daily News of New York City. Then, after 61 years, Jacko closed his doors and the institution went the way of black and white TV, Wurlitzer juke boxes and penny candy. Now, in 2012, the doors have reopened with the same old-time soda fountain service, penny candy (adjusted for inflation) and even the same Wurlitzer juke box! Locals Justin and Theresa Rushinski have re-opened Jacko’s after a major restoration replete with marble countertops, restored floors, iron railings and walls covered in old-time memorabilia from the age when Jacko’s was just getting started. This new version, while not established enough yet to be called an institution, does give an entire new generation of sweets-lovers a rare and wonderful chance to step back in time and see just how good our grandparents had it! Featuring ice cream from the Battenkill Valley Creamery, freshly baked goods and health food products, Jacko’s Corner should be on everyone’s “must-visit” list this Summer. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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in the beautiful carriage house in the backyard of the museum. The exhibit is part of a private collection of a museum mem-ber.
In case of rain, the event will be held indoors. Admission to the party will be a small dona-tion. For more information, call Lois Sheaff at 518-677-5562.
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Open MicFORT EDWARD An Open Mic
Show will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, and 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward. Admission: $5. If interested in performing, call Steve “Skeeter” Morse at 932-3620 or 642-9866. Refreshments will be available, there’ll be a 50/50 raffle, and everyone will be welcome. Information: www.littlethe-ater27.org.
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Country DanceSCHUYLERVILLE The
Country Round and Square Dance Association invites everyone to an Old-Style Country Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Music will be provided by the Ole Time Country band. Cost: $5 adults; $2 ages 6 to 17; free 5 and younger. Information: Floyd at 747-6687, or Sandy at 832-1780.
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Annual GalaSARATOGA SPRINGS The
Saratoga Bridges Annual Gala, “The White Party,” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at Fasig Tipton in Saratoga Springs. Featured will be food by Hall of Springs Catering, an open bar by Diageo, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. Cost: $150; $100 age 35 and younger. Information/reservations: 518-587-0723, email [email protected], or www.saratoga-bridges.org.
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Whiskey SessionsDORSET The Dorset Theatre
Festival will present The Whiskey Sessions with The Wood Brothers and Gold Town bands on Saturday, July 21, at
the Dorset Playhouse. In addi-tion to music by these popular local bands, there’ll be hors d’oeuvres, “prohibition period” cocktails, “single-barrel” bour-bon (cash bar), a honky-tonk bar, and more. Cost: $75. Tickets/time: 802-867-2223, or www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Chicken BarbecueGREENWICH Ashlar Masonic
Lodge on Route 40 North in Greenwich invites everyone to a Chicken Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. until sold out on Sunday, July 22. Cost: $10 per takeout dinner. This barbecue will be held each Sunday through Aug. 19, with few exceptions.
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Democrats’ PicnicWASHINGTON COUNTY The
Washington County Democrats’ Annual Picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at the Idle Hour Club off Route 197W on Roger’s Island in Fort Edward (bring a dish to share). Cost: $15; $25 per couple. Tickets are available from Washington County Democratic Committee members. Information: Sheila Comar at 518-642-9566, or www.washing-toncountydemocrats.com.
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Spaghetti, AuctionRUPERT A Spaghetti Dinner
to benefit the families of Steven L. Susee and Shirley Waite will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at the Rupert Firehouse on Route 153. Takeouts will be available. Cost: $10. Tickets are available in the Salem area at the Main Street Diner, Salem Hardware, Fred’s Sub Shop, A&J Agway, and from Steven Saunders at 518-321-9430. In the Bennington area, call Pamela Saunders at 802-688-6612. There also will be a silent auction, raffle, and a 50/50 raffle. To donate items, call Jen Wever at 518-854-7692, or Steven Saunders at 518-321-9430.
Magical MondayLAKE GEORGE A free
Musical Magical Monday event will be held each Monday in July at Shepard Park in Lake George Village. Live music, magicians, jugglers, and bounce houses will be featured.
Information/times: 518-668-5771, or www.villageoflakeg-eorge.us.
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Legion BingoCAMBRIDGE American
Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Monday Bingo at 7 p.m. on July 23. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-677-8069.
Children’s ActivitySCHAGHTICOKE Children
ages 8 to 12 are invited to a “Myths, Masks and Dreams” activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 and 31, at the Diver Memorial Library, 136 Main Street in Schaghticoke. This two-part, interactive work-shop is about storytelling and dreams, and children will make their own mythical mask. Information: 518-753-4344, or www.diverlibrary.org.
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BingoQUEENSBURY The
Queensbury VFW at 32 Luzerne Road, across from the West Glens Falls Fire Department, will host Bingo at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Cards go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and home-cooked meals and more will be available. Featured will be $1,000, $750, and $500 jackpots. This bingo is held each Tuesday, and the first Saturday each month, with few exceptions, and everyone will be welcome.
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Guitar NightGREENWICH VFW Post 7291
at 63 Abeel Avenue in Greenwich invites everyone to an Acoustic Guitar Night Fundraiser hosted by John J. Byrnes, III, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Bring your guitar or just come and listen. No cover charge. Guitar night is held each Tuesday, with few exceptions.
Bible SchoolHOOSICK FALLS The First
Baptist Church and First United Church Presbyterian will host Vacation Bible School from July 30 to August 3, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 80 Main St., Hoosick Falls. The
theme is “Gold Rush: Discovering the Rock of Ages.” For ages four through sixth grade. To register: at the con-cert at Wood Park on July 25, or opening night, July 30 at 5:45 p.m. Information: 686-5779.
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Puppet PeopleBOLTON LANDING “The
Firebird” with the Puppet People will be presented at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, at The Sembrich in Bolton Landing. Information: 518-644-2431, or www.thesembrich.org.
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Children’s ActivitySARATOGA SPRINGS The
National Museum of Dance at 99 S. Broadway in Saratoga Springs invites ages 3 to 6 to “Top Hats & Tap Shoes,” a pro-gram on the world of vaudeville and tap, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Children will color scenes from the Karen Ackerman book, “Song and Dance Man,” and dance along with a vaudeville video. Free. Reservations are requested at 518-584-2225, Ext. 3009, or email [email protected].
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Garden ClubHARTFORD The Tri-County
Farm and Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, at the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Hartford. Tri-County designers will show several designs to inspire participation in the annual flower show in August. Guests will be welcome. Information: 584-4439, or 884-9280.
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SeussicalLAKE GEORGE The
Youtheatre will stage “Seussical” at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, and 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27, at the high school in Lake George. Information/cost: 518-793-3521, or www.lgyouthe-atre.com.
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Open MicFORT EDWARD An Open Mic
Show will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, at the Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward. Admission: $5. If interested in performing, call Steve “Skeeter” Morse at 932-3620 or 642-9866. Refreshments will be available, there’ll be a 50/50 raffle, and everyone will be welcome. Information: www.littlethe-ater27.org.
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Bedtime StoriesHUDSON FALLS The Hudson
Falls Free Library at 220 Main
Street will host “Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Casey” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Children are invited to come in their pajamas to listen to classic bedtime stories and enjoy milk and cookies. Free. Information: 518-747-6406, or www.hudson-falls.sals.edu.
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Farmers’ MarketGREENWICH The Greenwich
Farmers’ Market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, at 70 Main Street. Naturally grown vegetables, eggs, pastured pork and beef, prepared foods, baked goods, and more will be offered each Wednesday. Information: 518-944-7149.
Movie NightSCHAGHTICOKE The Diver
Memorial Library at 136 Main Street in Schaghticoke will host a Kids’ Movie Night, featuring “The Secret World of Arrietty,” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Information: 518-753-4344, or www.diverlibrary.org.
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Outdoor ArtHOOSICK FALLS The
Hoosick Falls Area Youth Center Coalition (HAYC3) invites all community members to participate in “Art a la Cart” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 at Wood
Memorial Park. The event will
take place prior to the concert by the Hoosick Falls
C o m m u n i t y Band.
All ages from children to adults are encouraged to take part in this free and creative outdoor art opportunity. Participants will choose from various art supplies to create a sketch that represents some-thing they find beautiful in the community. If you can pick up a pencil, you are qualified to join in the fun!
HAYC3 will host another art event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, with an adult watercolor class entitle “Simple, Fast, and Furious: A Beginner’s Journey to Using Watercolors.”
This one-day class has a casu-al and friendly atmosphere. Cost is $30, with all supplies included. To register, call 686-9050 by July 28.
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Amazing RoboticsSCHUYLERVILLE The
Schuylerville Public Library at 52 Ferry Street will host Kathy Ceceri’s “Amazing Robotics” program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Learn about robots with hands-on activities. Information: 518-695-6641.
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Bluebillies will host a Gospel Jam at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, at the Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward. Pickers and listeners will be welcome at this free event and refreshments will be available. Information: Mel at 518-632-5026.
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Bluegrass FestivalDANBY The Green Mountain
Climbers Snowmobile Club will host an “Olde Country & Bluegrass Festival” Thursday through Saturday, July 26 to 28, at Powers Field in Danby. Featured will be several bands each day (bring a chair; perfor-mances 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday), a food conces-sion stand (opens 4 p.m. Thursday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday), and workshops. Cost: $50 weekend pass; $15 Thursday; $25 Friday ($15 after 5 p.m.); and $25 Saturday ($15 after 5 p.m.). There also will be a spaghetti supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday ($8). Information: www.green-mountainclimbers.wordpress.com.
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F. D. AuctionPAWLET The Pawlet
Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold its annual Auction at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at the fire-house on Route 133, just north of Route 30. Food and beverages will be available before and dur-ing the auction. Bring a chair. Information/to donate an item for the auction: Firehouse at 802-325-3222, Fran Powers at 325-3191, or Dale Decker at 325-3721.
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1K Beer RunGLENS FALLS The Glens
Falls Golden Eagles will host the First Annual 1K Beer Run for age 21 and older at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at East Field, 175 Dix Avenue in Glens Falls. The 1K, preceding the Eagles’ game with the Amsterdam Mohawks, will con-sist of three laps around the perimeter of the field, with stops for beer after the fist two laps. All runners will get free admission to the game, a T-shirt, and three beers. Trophies will be awarded, too. Register from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. for $25 at the East Field office. Information: Jon Williams at email [email protected], or call the office at 518-223-0820.
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Green ConversationMANCHESTER The Green
Drinks Manchester group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at the Barrows House, 3156 Route 30 in Dorset. Enjoy drinks and conversation on top-ics including sustainable agri-culture, climate change, local consumption, alternative ener-gy, and more. Information: www.greendrinks.org.
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Free ConcertSCHAGHTICOKE The
Schaghticoke Summer Concert Series will present The Nellies band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at the Schaghticoke Town Hall gaze-bo, 290 Northline Drive in Melrose. Free and open to all. Information: 753-6915.
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Free ConcertGRANVILLE The 2012
Summer Concert Series will present The Big Smoothies from
7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Veterans Park on Quaker Street in Granville. Pop and R&B music with a big-band sound, and audience interac-tion, will be featured at this concert. Free and open to all; bring a lawn chair.
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Guthrie TributeGLENS FALLS The
Adirondack Theatre Festival will continue its staging of “Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 26 to 28, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Cost: $25 to $40. Information/tickets: 518-874-0800, or www.ATFestival.org.
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Celestial ConcertMANCHESTER The
Manchester Music Festival and People’s Bank will present a “Celestial Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at the Arkell Pavilion of the Southern Vermont Arts Center off West Road in Manchester. Works by Beethoven and Mozart will be featured. Cost: $45 adults; $10 students with identification; $15 lawn seating, weather per-mitting. Information/tickets: 802-297-2055, or www.mmfvt.org.
Seniors’ TripQUAKER SPRINGS The
Sunshiners seniors group is accepting reservations for a trip to the Riverview Inn near the Pennsylvania border on Thursday, Sept. 13. Included will be dancing and a sing-along to songs from the 1930s through the ‘50s, lunch and a show. The bus will pick up passengers at 7:30 a.m. at the Methodist Church on Route 32 in Quaker Springs, returning about 6:30 p.m. Information/reservations: Rose Thivierge at 518-695-3638.
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Nashville Singer SALEM Award-winning song-
writer Angela Kaset, composer of Lorrie Morgan’s country hit “Something in Red,” will appear at Fort Salem’s Cabaret Theater w i t h Emmy winner Stephen
Trombley at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 27 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, July
28.Kaset’s songs
have been recorded by artists as diverse as Patti Page, Elaine Paige, Wynnona, and Lorrie Morgan. This con-cert will feature songs Kaset’s latest CD, “Underneath a Vincent van Gogh Sky,” and some new songs she has penned with Trombley.
For ticket pricing and infor-mation, go to www.fortsa-lemtheater.com or call 518-854-9200.
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Blues and BrewsSARATOGA SPRINGS The
National Museum of Dance’s new Action Committee will host a Blues, Brews and Barbecue event for age 21 and older from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 27, at the museum, 99 S. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Three artists will perform origi-nal and classic blues tunes, Olde Saratoga Brewery will pro-vide craft beer tasting, the Saratoga Photobooth Co. will
provide a classic photo booth, and there’ll be other amuse-ments. Cost: $55 in advance; $65 at the door, $50 museum mem-bers. Information/tickets: 518-584-2225, Ext. 3005, or www.dancemuseum.org.
Bass Tournament COSSAYUNA Fishermen of
all ages are invited to partici-pate in the 9th
Annual Jerry Simon Jr. Memorial Bass F i s h i n g Tour nament,
to be held on Saturday, July 28
on Cossayuna Lake in Argyle. Participants should be at the New York State Boat Launch at the north end of the lake prior to the start time of 6 a.m.
Artificial and live bait may be used, and all fish caught must be New York State legal. As a “catch-and-release” fishing tournament, no dead fish can be entered. Prizes will be awarded to fish based on weight, not by length. Weigh-in will take place at 11 a.m. at the Cossayuna Lake Improvement Association dock.
There will be cash prizes for the first through fourth places, and for a youth category. Entrance fee is $25 per person for adults, and $10 for children 13 and under. All proceeds will benefit the Cossayuna Lake Improvement Association. For more information, call 518-677-2652 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or 518-692-8274 (evenings) or visit www.cossayuna.pages.qpg.com.
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Komen RaceMANCHESTER The 20th
Annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure of breast cancer will be held on Saturday, July 28, at Hildene Meadows in Manchester. This is a 5K run or walk to benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. Men, women and children are encouraged to run or walk and enjoy great food, ice cream, a silent auction, and children’s activities. Information: 802-362-2733, or www.komenvtnh.org.
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Drums/Clams/MusicTICONDEROGA A Fife and
Drum Muster and Community Clambake will be held on Saturday, July 28, at Fort Ticonderoga. The Glens Falls Symphony will perform, too. Also on July 28, there’ll be a Streetfest in downtown Ticonderoga. Information: Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619, or email [email protected].
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Tractor ShowGREENWICH The Tri-State
Antique Tractor Club Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, at the Washington
County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. The gates will open at 9 a.m. both days and admis-sion will be $5. Featured will be a children’s pedal pull at 12:30 p.m. and a transfer sled pull at 2 p.m. on Saturday. There’ll be an old-fashioned auction at 10 a.m. (preview 8 a.m.) on Sunday. Food will be offered by 4-H clubs. Information: Jared Thomas at 518-695-4325, email [email protected], or Heather Cook Goodspeed at 518-222-2185, email [email protected].
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Book SaleWEST PAWLET The 45th
Annual Pawlet Public Library Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday the 29th, at the Mettawee Community School on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Information/to help with this sale: Dolores Luebke at 802-645-0109, or the library at 802-325-3123.
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Golf BenefitRUPERT RMS Plumbing and
Heating will host a Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 28, at the Pole Valley Players Club in Hartford. Tee time will be 10 a.m. Cost: $50 per player, including cart and chicken lunch by Sherman’s Store, with proceeds benefiting the Rupert Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Interfaith Summer Kids Lunch Program. There also will be a teacup auction and a raffle, with prizes such as four tickets to the Aug. 17 Yankees/Red Sox game in New York, a round of golf at Pole Valley, and a set of golf clubs. Information/regis-tration: 802-645-0976.
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Painting WorkshopGREENWICH Clarence King
will lead a Still Life Oil Painting Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Gallery 668, 668 Cambridge-Battenville
Road in Greenwich. Cost: $85 to benefit Music from Salem. Infor mation/re gistration: Email [email protected].
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Quilt ShowWHITEHALL Landmark
Stitches will host the Whitehall Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, at the Whitehall Junior/Senior High School, off Route 4 at 87 Buckley Road. From 35 to 100 patchwork quilts will be provided for display or sale at this show, including wall hangings and hand-hooked rugs. Selected quilts will be judged by attendees for the People’s Choice Award. And on Saturday, Kathryn Greenwold will offer appraisals for a fee (appointments, 518-499-2313). At 1 p.m. Saturday, Eleanor Levie will conduct a fashion show titled, “Quilted Wearabouts: Strut Your Stuff.” Information: Mary Ward at 518-480-9211, or email [email protected].
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Mural CreationSCHAGHTICOKE The Diver
Memorial Library at 136 Main Street in Schaghticoke invites everyone to come and contrib-ute to a Collaborative Mural being created on a bed sheet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. Information: 518-753-4344, or www.diverli-brary.org.
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Free ConcertSALEM The Summer Sounds
of Salem concert series will present Dana and Susan Robinson from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, on the green next to the train depot, Main Street/Route 22, in Salem. This duo features “an exciting blend of mountain music and songs of the American land-
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Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the animals, is smiling upon Jessica Barrett and Jean Baylor, who are looking to do their part in taking care of all the living creatures in Washington County. Barrett and Baylor recently opened up a new shop on Salem’s now bustling Main Street. Tails ‘R’ Wagging is a pet boutique and salon offering a variety of grooming services and supplies for all—be it rodents, reptiles, fish, cats or dogs—they got it covered. Grooming is done by appointment only. Hours for Tails ‘R’ Wagging are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barrett, who even as a child, would seek out to take care of animals, said she couldn’t pass up this opportunity when it was presented to her and her mom, Jean Baylor. After securing a space at 220A North Main Street in Salem, the family got to work in setting up shop. Now pets have a place to get pampered! The public is invited to the Tails ‘R’ Wagging’s grand opening on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21. There will be door prizes and free goldfish with purchases. For more information or to make a grooming appointment, contact Jessica Barrett at 518-854-2033. Make sure to “like” Tails ‘R’ Wagging on Facebook.
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Artisanal CheesesSALEM Rob Southerland will
speak about the making of Artisanal Cheeses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Gardenworks on Route 30, W. Broadway, in Salem. Free sam-ples will be provided and every-one will be welcome. Also, the Guild of Adirondack Artists will have an exhibition, “Natural Selections,” in the Barn Gallery at Gardenworks.
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Rick’s RideGRANVILLE The Eighth
Annual Rick’s Ride will be held on Saturday, July 28, beginning with registration and lunch at noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Granville. Following the ride at about 4:30 p.m. there’ll be a barbecue din-ner, raffles and prizes. Cost: $15, $25 per couple to ride, with pro-ceeds benefiting the American Heart Assn. and local organiza-tions including the Granville Little League and families in need. This is a rain or shine event. Information: Luann Vogel-Stanley at 518-361-3377.
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Free Dinner CAMBRIDGE A free
Community Dinner will be served from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church, 29 W. Main Street in Cambridge. Takeouts will be available at 12:45 p.m. for those unable to attend the din-ner and if food still is available. Reservations are not necessary, this dinner is served on the last Saturday each month, and
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Flower ShowSCHUYLERVILLE A “won-
derful floral experience” is promised by Liz Gee, chairper-son of the Schuylerville Garden
Club’s Flower Show “A Work of Art,”
to be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 and 1 to 4
p.m. on Sunday, July 29 in the
Saratoga Town Hall at the corner of Spring and Broad Streets in Schuylerville.
The show is a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show, which means that a show must have at least six design classes. “A Work of Art” will consist of nine classes, said Gee. National Garden Club judges will judge the exhibits on Saturday morn-ing.
With both floral design and horticulture divisions, attend-ees will be “overwhelmed by the beauty of flowers,” said Gee. The horticulture division is open to the public. Garden club members will be on hand to explain things to people, she added. All plants will be labeled, in keeping with the club’s mis-sion of educating the public.
The show will also have a youth exhibit, open to those under age 18. The theme for this exhibit is “Art in Bloom,” and entrants will create a picture first, then construct a floral design that complements their artwork.
Two educational exhibits will be presented, with by Friends of Yaddo on the Yaddo garden, and another by a group from Battenkill Community Services,
who have been working on their own garden.
At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Christine Mahoney will demon-strate “One Stroke Painting.” In addition to the floral exhibits, the show will also include a Bake Sale and Plant Sale.
The show has free admission and will offer free refreshments to guests. Gee noted that the Schuylerville garden Club has been in existence for 65 years, and has hosted a show every year since its founding.
For more information, visit www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.
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Wine, Food TastingSCHUYLERVILLE The
Schuylerville Lions Club will host the Sixth Annual Wine and Food Tasting for age 21 and older from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Schuyler Yacht Basin on Route 29, next to the bridge crossing the Hudson River. Local restau-rants and food vendors will offer tasty samples of their fare, along with booths offering wines from the area’s major and boutique distributors. Cost: $20 at the gate or from Lions Club members. Information: Larry Alheim at 518-695-3102.
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Chicken BarbecueCAMBRIDGE The South
Cambridge United Methodist Church invites everyone to a takeout-only Chicken Barbecue at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Pleasant Valley Grange Hall, intersection of routes 59A and 74. Information: 518-677-5532.
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Al Fresco Weekend SALEM Tickets are still avail-
able for what has become one of Washington County’s most iconic summer events, the 10th
Annual Al Fresco Weekend at the
S a l e m C o u r t h o u s e C o m m u n i t y Center. The
weekend fea-tures the formal
Al Fresco Dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, and the Chef ’s Brunch from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29.
“It’s gained so much recogni-tion now that ticket sales start in June and are usually sold out by the Al Fresco weekend,” said Donna Farringer, executive director of the Courthouse Community Center. If tickets sell out prior to the event, “we do take a waiting list,” she said. “We try to accommodate every-one.”
A maximum of 400 people can be seated for the Saturday din-ner, while 300 are served brunch on Sunday under crisp white tents. With white table linens, real china and fresh flowers set-ting the tables, the ambiance is pure summer elegance.
Sunday’s dinner will feature hors d’oeuvres made from local vegetables and cheeses, local artisanal breads, tempting din-ner selections including Al Fresco sirloin, and dessert made with products from local producers such as Battenkill Creamery.
“It’s nice, it’s upscale,” Farringer commented. “The dinner is prepared in the kitch-en on-site with guest chefs.”
At around 7:30 p.m., guests will be treated to a grand pro-cession by members of the Mettawee River Theatre Company. Following that, the Netherwood Blues Band will return this year to pump out their popular brand of dance-able music. “Wear your dancing shoes,” said Farringer.
The dinner also includes a silent auction with about 100 items that include two get-aways, paintings by area art-ists, and many other unique offerings.
It’s become such a summer “must do” event that the Al Fresco Dinner attracts many regional notables. Those attend-ing this year include State Senator Betty Little, State Assemblyman Tony Jordan, congressional candidate Matt Doheny, and possibly Congressman Bill Owens. Governor Cuomo will be send-ing a representative as well.
Primarily an adult affair, the
dinner costs $50 per person.On Sunday, July 29, the Chefs’
Brunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Eight area chefs will participate this year to cre-ate a lunch that includes a frit-tata with roasted summer vege-tables, carrot cake pancakes, chocolate soda/raspberry glazed pork skewers, summer Greek salad, raspberry ice cream with fudge sauce, and more.
Music will be provided by the Roadside Blues Band. In addi-tion to the Brunch, there will also be a farmers and crafts market that will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that is open to the public not attending the Brunch.
Tickets for the Brunch are $25 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of five and 12.
The CCC is located at 58 East Broadway in Salem. To pur-chase tickets for either event, call 518-854-7053.
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Bards of IrelandBOLTON LANDING “From
the Bards of Ireland: Songs, Flute and Piano” will be pre-sented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at The Sembrich in Bolton Landing. Information/cost: 518-644-2431, or www.the-sembrich.org.
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RockabillyFORT EDWARD Rockabilly
Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Marty Wendell will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward. Cost: $10, with pro-ceeds benefiting the nonprofit Little Theater. There’ll be a number of raffles, too, and refreshments will be available. Information/tickets: 518-747-3421, or www.littletheater27.org.
Bicycle TourEASTON Bicyclists of all abil-
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Association (ASA) and Saratoga
P.L.A.N. in part-nership with the Saratoga N a t i o n a l
Historical Park.Tour de Farm is
a recreational bicycle tour cele-brating the beauty and produc-tivity of the farmland that forms the backdrop for the Saratoga National Historical Park. Approximately 500 riders are expected to participate in either the 15-mile recreational ride east of the Hudson or the 35-mile route for intermediate riders that crosses the river and goes through the Battlefield. Both rides include interesting stops at farms and historical sties, and a post-ride picnic fea-turing the delicious bounty of
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local farms.“This is by far one of the
greatest areas for biking,” said Teri Ptacek, executive director of the ASA and herself an avid cyclist. “Generations of talent-ed, hardworking farmers have shaped this landscape…they’ve created a unique scenic beauty we all enjoy.”
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SUNDAY, JULY 22ND - 10 AM
AL’S AUCTION BARNSouth Wallingford, Vermont
(14 miles South of Rutland; just off Rt. 7)
ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLD • GUNS • SPORTS • TOOLS
SPORTING: Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe w/oars, life vests, boat cushions, Nikon action binoculars, Canon digital camera, Field & Stream boot dryer, Tubbs (of Vermont) snow shoes, machetes, arrow heads & field points, folding walking stick w/compass, assorted cammo. clothing & back packs (hunting items), Orvis fish reel & other, tackle boxes, rod case, hooks, line, lures & tackle items, etc., skiis & poles & boots, Hockey: sticks, pucks, goal & meter, Gym: weight bench, weights & bar bells, child golf clubs & more.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Circa 1900 secretary bookcase (stripped pine), early chest w/bracketbase & others, oak dressers, 1 drawer wash stand, set Hitchcock chairs, Plank seat chairs, Lincoln Rocker (Tiger maple) & others, Parlor chairs, slant front desk w/ball and claw feet, Circa 1900 bed & stands, early beds, occasional stands, Duncan Phyfe: China Cabinet, table & stand, corner cupboard, early hand made oriental runner & carpet & other early orientals, hand braided rugs, coverlet & linens, signed & framed paintings and water colors, mirrors, pottery, iron kettle, early hay drop rake w/wooden wheels, glassware, costume jewelry, and many more collectables.
TOOLS: Coleman generator, Sanborn 5hp gas generator, Craftsman drill/driver w/charger & batteries, Heat gun, electric wet stone sharpener, electric chain saw sharpener, sump pumps, hand tools (new & like new), chisel sets, clamp sets & guides, drill bits, files, hardware, hammers & mallets, small hand tools, lead cords, tarps, Havahart box traps, large assorted lawn & garden hand tools, Asst shovels, extension ladders and many more tools.
- The above listings are only partials -
GUNS: BKA 98 Black Powder pistol, Thompson Center Black Powder 50 Cal. muzzle loader, Marlin Fire Arms .22 Cal. rifle (New Haven, Conn), Remmington .223 rifle, Harrington Richardson 30.6 rifle, FireArms Int. 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, Kassnev 12 gauge over/under shotgun, Marksman .177 Cal. Air rifle, Gun Safes, scopes by Barska, Simons, Tasco, Bushnell and etc, gun locks, sight vise, sight kit, stock & butts, bluing & cleaning items (new), many new gun parts & items, Guns and related items to be sold at 1pm.
HOUSEHOLD: China cabinet, table w/2 chairs, monitor 41 (Kero) heating system, Bissell Vac cleaner, ceiling fans (new), Loveseat recliner, power lift/recline chair, by Ethan Allen: sofa, wall units, armoire chest, King Bed (complete) & stands, Queen bed, chest, desk w/hutch top, file cabinets, bookcases, office chairs, office items, TV & electronics, pottery bird bath, porch swing, outside clothes line, kitchen items & many more household items.
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8 • The FREEPRESS • Friday, July 20, 2012
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