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Tuesday, September 20 at the Manchester Golf and Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the regional marketing work of the Chamber and the Bennington

Area Habitat for Humanity. See Pg. 2 for details.

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The Town of Pawlet will cel-ebrate the 250th anniversary of its charter this weekend of with a host of activities taking place in both Pawlet and West Pawlet including a barbeque, fireworks and parade.

Organizers have been pre-paring for the ‘historic’ week-end for two years Judy Coolidge said. Pawlet Club 250 chairs Coolidge and Phyllis Mason have led the way, backed up by a dozen dedicated committee members. “It’s an event that I hope people will remember for years to come,” Coolidge said.

Coolidge said she fondly recalls the celebration of the Pawlet Bicentennial in 1961. “I have really fond memories of that and I hope kids of today will carry memories of this with them and hopefully plan another event in another 50 years,” she said.

If “I Love a Parade” is more of a personal motto than just a song to you Saturday will be a happy day.

The parade steps off at 3 p.m., with line up starting at 2 p.m., leaving from the Bob Jones Farm on Route 153. The parade will pro-ceed through the center of West Pawlet and south to Leslie Ironworks.

The theme for the parade is ‘Pawlet through the Decades’. Coolidge said one thing she’s par-ticularly excited about will be ‘Fashion through the Decades’ as some marchers will be displaying fashions from any of the past 25 decades the town has seen pass by – from the 1840s to the 1980s and anything in between – as they march.

The parade will feature ‘Green Mountain Boys’ in period cos-tumes as well as the newly crowned Miss Vermont 2011 Katie Levasseur and Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen 2011 Sophia

Hadeka are scheduled. Coolidge said late entries are

welcome and can contact her to get involved at (802) 325-3073.

“We’re anticipating a big crowd and people coming back from all over the country. I heard yesterday there will be someone from Washington State and someone from Alaska – it will be a real home coming,” Coolidge said.

As daytime turns towards evening Saturday, festivities will move towards the Mettawee Community School because it’s the site of the free round and square street dance party from 7 to 9 p.m. following on the heels of the pulled pork barbeque which begins at 5 p.m.

Capping off the night will be the perfect end to any evening – fireworks.

Coolidge said anyone parked in the area around the school will have a good view of the fireworks scheduled for some time after 9

p.m., as soon as it is dark enough. During the dancing, at 6 p.m.,

Pawlet’s Sheldon’s Store will be recognized for being the longest continuously running family-owned business with more than 70 years in operation. A com-memorative quilt will be pre-sented to the town as well.

The celebration weekend begins on Friday, Aug. 27 when the Pawlet Players Return to

perform “That Darn Mummy” at the Mettawee Community School at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., the later show t be followed by Dot Leach’s Dancers.

The following day will be chocked full of events and activ-ities both fun for the whole fam-ily and fascinating to more than just history buffs.

The Saturday, Aug. 27 sched-

Family fun at The Washington

County Fair

By Matthew Riceand Derek Liebig

The Washington County Fair has reached its halfway point and continues to offer family fun, food and entertain-ment for everyone through Sunday night leaving fans several days to come out an enjoy this premiere event.

An agricultural tradition for 121 years, the fair remains in Greenwich until Sunday, Aug. 28.

Featuring many gricultural exhibits, hundreds of displays, local entertain-ers, a rodeo, amusement rides and games, vendors and all sort of delec-table food the fair has something for everyone.

Motor sports events take place every day of the fair including today when the Garden Tractor Pulls and Truck Pulls take place at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., respectively.

Pawlet will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its charter Aug. 26-28. In the top photo, Phyllis Mason, Mary Cobb, Sarah Post and Helen Wood show off souvenirs.

Town of Pawlet to celebrate 250th anniversary this weekend

See FAIR, pg. 2

See PAWLET, pg. 3

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Northshire Bookstore hosts a full weekend of events, start-ing on Thursday.

At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, the bookstore pres-ents two authors, Katherine Britton and Sally Brady, each with their own rich stories. Katherine Britton discusses her new novel, “Her Sister’s Shadow,” which explores the divergent paths we take in life, and the turns in the road that bring us back to each other. Sally Brady’s “A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage” is her own story. Shortly after her husband’s sud-den death, Brady discovered that her husband of 46 years had another life – a sex life with men. The discovery forced her to review her long marriage in search of misread clues that she might have missed.

On Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m., author Brendan O’Meara tells the inside story of how a three-year-old filly named Rachel Alexandra captured the hearts of racing fans and

cemented her bid to be named Horse of the Year. In “Six Weeks in Saratoga,” O’Meara takes readers through the 2009 Saratoga racing season, telling the story through the players – jockey Calvin Borel, New York Racing Association President Charlie Hayward, -- and the famed horses also racing, who included Kentucky Derby win-ner Mine That Bird and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird. It’s a fascinating look at a magi-cal place and a magnificent horse.

Director Camilla Rockwell presents a free screening of her film “Mother Nature’s Child”

on Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m. The movie explores nature’s significant role in child health and development, and how the lack of free outdoor play has created “nature deficit” symp-toms such as obesity, depres-sion and learning disorders in today’s children. Rockwell will be joined by David Sobel, author of “Wild Play,” in a discussion of this important contempo-rary issue.

For more information about these events, call the bookstore at 802-362-2200 or visit www.northshire.com.

The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce announces that the 20th Annual Win Hoyt Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at the Manchester Golf and Country Club. This biannual tournament is dedi-cated to longtime Manchester resident and former Chamber Director, Winthrop Hoyt. Proceeds will benefit the region-al marketing work of the Chamber and the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity.

Win Hoyt was involved with Stratton Mountain from its ear-liest days. Upon retirement from a successful career in the advertising industry, Win immediately got involved in helping the region in any way he could. He was instrumental in developing the caddy pro-gram at Ekwanok and was Stratton’s skiing ambassador, spending many hours promot-ing senior skiing and traveling the region to promote the sport to the businesses in the valley.

Win’s nephew, Bill Hoyt of Weston, said, “My uncle Win would be humbled and proud to know that this tournament con-tinues and benefits the good works of Habitat for Humanity.

He was always involved in the Chamber, and advertising and marketing was his career. Our family continues to be part of this tournament to honor his memory.”

The first of the 11 Habitat homes on Jennifer Lane will break ground this fall. The homes will be built with and for families that earn no more than 60 percent of the median income for Bennington County ($37,000 for a family of four). Working in partnership with Vermont Traditional Builders, these homes will have ready access to places of employment, stores and quality schools. All fami-lies considered for this housing initiative will meet Manchester’s criteria for quali-fying for affordable housing.

Tournament registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with awards festivities rounding out the day at 5 p.m. The tournament fee is $100 per golfer or $750 for corpo-rate teams. The day includes 18 holes of championship golf, golf cart, reception/barbecue buffet dinner, awards ceremony, gifts, and prizes. To sponsor or to play, call the Chamber at 802-362-6313.

East Dorset Village Street Walk

Join East Dorset resident and Dorset Historical Society Board member Ruth Stewart on Sunday, August 28 at 3 p.m. for a look at four historic buildings and locations along Village Street. Participants will be divided into four rotating groups ending at the Wilson House for refreshments. The tour will include the East Dorset Congregational Church, Wilson House, the Cochran House (now Bob Davidson’s) and a pictorial history of the marble mills/industry in the Village. Participants should meet at the Wilson House at 3 p.m. For more information, call 867-0331 or visit www.dorsetvthistory.org.

The Annual St. James Pig Roast will take place on Saturday, August 27 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church on Route 7A in Arlington. Enjoy delicious,

slow-cooked pork, home-made baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, beverage and dessert for only $12 a plate. Kids ages five to 12 are $8 each.

Bring your family and

friends, your appetites, and enjoy! Look for the bright yel-low striped tent at the church. For more information, call 802-375-9952.

Bookstore to celebrate 35th anniversary

The Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center celebrates its 35th anniversary on September 15, and invites its friends and customers to join the Morrow family and staff from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for cake and refreshments.

To help commemorate the notable occasion, customers are invited to share their memories of the store, or simply comment on why the Northshire has been a favorite destination through the years. Responses can be sent via email to 35years@north-shire.com.

Comments will be featured on the store’s blog, and will enroll you in a drawing for Northshire Bookstore t-shirts and book bag giveaways. For more informa-tion, call 802-362-2200.

on Saturday the competitors and the horsepower get even bigger as the Sanctioned Tractor Pulls rip down the track at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 as do the Big Rig Truck Pulls at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Some of the performers who will return to the fair this year include The Elderly Brothers, Harold Ford and The Cash Band, and True Grass, as well as new performers, The Dry Town Drifters.

Other popular entertain-ment that returns for 2011 include the Hot Dog Pig Races, Bob Smith and Reindeer, Buffalo Barfield’s Old-Time County Music Show, and Puddles the Clown.

Families will once again have the opportunity to get up close and personal with crea-tures to numerous to count in the Farm Land Barn and the

fair will feature a number of judged shows and 4H presenta-tions of farm animals all week.

In fact, this year features more animals than last year’s fair.

One thing that has not changed is the rates of admis-sion. Admission to the fair costs $10 for adults and is free for children 14 and under.

Parking remains free and there is handicapped parking near the gates and courtesy rides will be offered to those who have a difficult time walking.

Special promotions include Children’s Day today, Aug. 25 when all kids are free; and Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 28 when children will once again have the chance to ride all the amusements they can han-dle for $20.

The fair opens at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.washingtoncountyfair.com or find a copy of the Washington County Fair Guide from Manchester Newspapers.

FairContinued from front page

Northshire Bookstore events this week

Annual Pig Roast slated in Arlington, VT

Annual Golf Tourney to be held

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Burr and Burton Academy announces that the 2011-2012 academic year begins for all students on Thursday, September 1 at 7:50 a.m. with a 12:35 p.m. dismissal. The school has scheduled several events during the week prior to help students make the transition.

Seniors planning to apply to college should attend the optional Senior Application Workshop on Friday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Smith Center for Science and Communications.

New sophomores, juniors and seniors must report to the Hunter Seminar Room in the Smith Center for Communications on Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. They will have the opportunity to talk with Student Ambassadors, learn tips about adjusting to

Burr and Burton, and have some fun. The Student Ambassadors will walk the new students through their schedules so they will easily find their classes on the first day. The program will conclude by noon.

All juniors must report for school one day early, on Wednesday, August 31 from 7:50 a.m. to noon for Junior Jump Start. This special day will pro-vide activities to help students prepare for this important year. Students will be introduced to career and college information, standardized testing options and more. They will also meet new students and have time to reconnect with classmates and advisors. At the start of the day, juniors should report to their advisory classroom or check in at the main office.

Freshman Orientation will

be held on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:50 a.m. in the Riley Center for the Arts. The day will conclude at 1:20 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 31 between 5 and 7 p.m., a potluck supper for the freshman and sophomore classes will be held in the Rowland Center. Orientation for parents of freshmen and new students will be held at 7 p.m. in the Riley Center for the Arts.

All Burr and Burton fami-lies were mailed information packets on August 11. Please contact the main office at 362-1775 if you did not receive one. All back to school forms can be found on the school’s website under the Parents Center at www.burrburton.org/Parents.

Vermont Reading Partners will be holding its annual Summer Social/Fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Sunday, August 28 at the Manchester Country Club.

Feast on hearty hors d'oeuvres and delicious des-serts while listening to the

music of the Equinox Consort. There will be many Silent Auction items to bid on includ-ing an African Safari for two with accommodations at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge. Tickets are $50.00 each, with a cash bar.

Reservations are requested by August 22. To reserve your

place or should you have any questions, please call Vermont Reading Partners at 362-2323 or email vrp2323@sover.net. Vermont Reading Partners pro-motes literacy in southwestern Vermont and provides free and confidential tutoring for chil-dren and adults.

Artist Judy Kniffin will open her new exhibit “On Hallowed Ground” on Saturday, September 3 with a reception from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Regional Artists Gallery at the Bennington Museum. The exhibit runs through September 25.

Painting with watercolors and oils, Kniffin explores her natural surroundings – the woodlands, mountains and water, corners of her gardens and streets in her town. The title of her new exhibit comes out of her respect for nature. “This is what my paintings reflect back to me,” she says. “We visit our brief lives upon this sacred ground, and like good guests, would give it our due respect and grateful thanks.”

Kniffin’s style is representa-tional, while always teasing out the rich colors and pattenrs that a cursory glance at nature often overlooks. She explores the

color relationships, shadows, reflections, textures and visual distortions of the objects. “Painting is my way to focus in on the quiet and sometimes sur-prising beauty around us; to tune out the ‘noise’ of modern technology and fast-paced lives,” she reflects.

Kniffin, who grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia during the post-war years following World War II, pursued studio painting at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, the Silvermine Guild Art Center in Connecticut, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Her works have been on view at NAACO Gallery in North Adams, MA; Bennington Arts Guild and Southern Vermont College, both in Bennington, VT; The Heart’s Eye Gallery in Athens, GA and others.

The Bennington Museum is

located at 75 Main Street (Route 9) in Bennington, VT. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students over 18. No admission is charged for young-er students or to visit the muse-um shop and café. For more information, visit the museum’s website at www.benningtonmu-seum.org or call 802-447-1571.

Artist Judy Kniffin to open new exhibit at Bennington Museum ule is packed with open houses

at the town cemeteries featur-ing ghostwalk tours at the Mettawee Valley Cemetery.

Re-enactors in period cos-tume will relate the experiences of people from Pawlet’s past.

At Edie Mach’s Field adja-cent the Mill Pond an antique farm machine and vehicle dis-play will be staged. At the library in Center Pawlet, local man and author Tim Bryant will give a reading from his book, “A Father’s Gift” featur-ing stories about Bryant’s expe-riences with his father at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. with a magic show. Historical displays, including memory tables will be on display all day here and at locations around both Pawlets.

Table space will be provided for folks to bring by historic photos and mementos and share family histories and stories.

At the Pawlet Town Hall at 1 p.m. will be a special reading of the town charter followed by a reading of the Vermont State Legislature’s proclamation recog-nizing Pawlet’s 250th anniversary.

The festivities at the town hall will include a historical

portrayal of Daniel Webster by reenactor Jim Cooke entitled “I Still Live.” The presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m.

The town hall is also the site for ‘The drawing.’ The Pawlett Historical Society will hold the drawing for the winner of the Cherry blanket chest.

Created by local craftsman Gregg Gawlik, the tickets for the chest valued at $1,900 are 1 for $5 or three for $10. Tickets will be available during the celebration.

Also at the town hall will be Pawlet’s famous restored theater curtain on display upstairs. Nearby the newly restored Braintree School will be open for visitors between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Additionally, a special postal cancellation will be offered by both the Pawlet and West Pawlet post offices.

Pawlet’s special cancellation will be available at the town hall; West Pawlet’s at its post office on Route 153.

West Pawlet will host a pie sale, a village market of food and craft vendors, Vermont Hula Hoops and a display of West Pawlet photos and memo-rabilia.

Sunday, don’t forget the West Pawlet Fire Department’s annu-al fundraising auction, held at the firehouse in the village.

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CAMBRIDGE The Battenkill Chorale is seeking new members through Sept. 22 and auditions for vocal placement only will be held. Rehearsals will start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Information/registra-tion: 518-677-8233.

GREENWICH The Washington County Fair will continue Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26 to 28, at the fairgrounds on Route 29 in Greenwich. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday (carnival opens at 10 a.m.). Cost: $10 adults; free younger than 14. Information: 518-692-2464, or email markwashfair@aol.com, or www.washingtoncountyfair.com.

PAWLET The Town of Pawlet will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its charter Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26 to 28, in Pawlet and West Pawlet. This event will kick off with the Pawlet Players’ staging of “That Darn Mummy” at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday at the Mettawee Community School, Route 153 in West Pawlet. Also, Dot Leach’s dancers will perform after the eve-ning show. Free. Information: Judy Coolidge at 802-325-3073.

GRANVILLE The Happy Daze Pub will present Skeeter Morse in con-cert from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, at Veterans Memorial Park on Quaker Street in Granville. Skeeter will be joined by Don Viger playing country tunes, Allen Bogart, Jr. with songs from the 1960s and ‘70s, Elvis imperson-ator Ted Williams, and Andy Munger with the music of Neil Young.

POULTNEY A Community Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Episcopal Ministry Center, 84 Church Street in Poultney. Cost: $1; free age 14 and younger. Everyone will be welcome.

GRANVILLE The Raceville United Church in Raceville will hold a Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. House wares, a 10-speed men’s bicycle, board games, and much more will be offered along with home-baked goods. Information: Lillian Ross at 282-9975.

RUTLAND The Green Mountain Club will offer an easy, five-mile Paddle on the Poultney River on Saturday, Aug. 27 (rain date, Aug. 28). Meet at 9 a.m. in the Sears parking lot at the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland. Information: Barry and Barb Griffith at 492-3573.

SARATOGA SPRINGS The 22nd Annual Saratoga Bridges Travers Day at the Races will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Saratoga Race Course. Cost: $125, including premium seating, buffet and beverage noon to 3 p.m., complimentary cocktail, admission to the Clubhouse, and a post-parade program. Information/reservations: 518-587-0723, email info@saratogabridges.org, or visit www.saratogabridges.org.

SANDGATE The All Sandgate Art Show will continue from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,

Aug. 27 and 28, at the one-room Sandgate Schoolhouse on Sandgate Road, 3.5 miles north of its intersection with Route 313 in West Arlington. Information: Jean Eisenhart at 802-375-2286.

ARLINGTON The annual St. James Pig Roast will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at St. James Episcopal Church on Route 7A in Arlington. Cost: $12; $8 ages 5 to 12. Information: 802-375-9952.

PAWLET The Town of Pawlet will continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of its charter on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28, in Pawlet and West Pawlet. Saturday highlights will include ghost walk tours at the Mettowee Valley Cemetery, an antique farm machine and vehicle display at the Millpond in Pawlet, a reading by Tim Bryant of his book, “A Father’s Gift,” a quilt show, historical society displays, food, music, magic, and more. Also on Saturday, stop by for a reading of the town charter at 1 p.m., and a Daniel Webster re-enactment at 1:30 p.m., at the Pawlet Town Hall. And, the town’s restored theater curtain will be on display at the newly restored Braintree School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Information: Judy Coolidge at 802-325-3073.

BONDVILLE Granville (N.Y.) resi-dent Phil Hoyt will perform in con-cert from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Bondville Fair.

BENNINGTON The Bennington Museum and the Bennington Farm to Plate Council will host a Farm to Table Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Paresky Wing of the museum, 75 Main Street, Route 9. This will be a “Tuscan-inspired, elegantly casual, seven-course tasting dinner.” Cost: $75, with proceeds benefiting the Farm to Plate Council’s support of the Bennington County Meals on Wheels program, and the Bennington Museum. Information/tickets: 802-447-1571. MANCHESTER The Israel Congregation of Manchester at 6025 Main Street, Route 7A, will host Julie Salamon with a talk on Wendy Wasserstein at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. You’ll learn about Wendy’s theatrical accom-plishments and personal struggles. Wendy’s sister, Georgette Wasserstein Levis, owner of the Wilburton Inn in Manchester, will introduce Julie and a dessert reception will follow the talk. Free and open to all. Information: Karen at 362-4578.

GRANVILLE The Haynes House First Annual Motorcycle Run/Run for Hope, sponsored by Neeson’s Classic Cars, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, rain or shine. Registration will start at 11 a.m. at the Haynes House of Hope on Route 149 in Granville, with the run at noon. Cost: $20 per bike; or join the riders at the Hartford Tavern at 4 p.m. for $15. This event will include stops at the Forum Restaurant in Granville and the Boar’s Nest in Fort Ann. Featured will be food, music, a 50/50 raffle, T-shirts, and more. Information: Tom Neeson at 518-642-2565.

RUPERT Singer Elizabeth Von Trapp will present a musical pro-gram at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August

28, at the Rupert United Methodist Church. Free, donations accepted.

MANCHESTER You are invited to relive the 1923 swearing in of Vice President Calvin Coolidge as pres-ident of the United States at Plymouth Notch at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Equinox Village. Information: 802-362-4061.

KILLINGTON The Fourth Annual Killington Hay Festival will be held from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Oct. 10, at businesses throughout the Killington area. More than 40 giant hay animals will be displayed at businesses, and there’ll be an educational scavenger hunt, a hay maze, old-fashioned ice cream social, and a soapbox political rally. Information: www.discoverkillington.com.

POULTNEY The Poultney Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays through Oct. 6 on Main Street in Poultney. Offered will be local meats, vegetables, fruits, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. Information: 802-468-5805.

CASTLETON Charles Knight will present a program on “The Golden Age of Lake Bomoseen Postcards” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Castleton Community Center on Main Street, Route 4A, just east of Castleton Corners. Charles will donate his rare, unique collection to the Castleton Historical Society following the talk. Refreshments will be served. Information: Holly Hitchcock at 468-5105.

POULTNEY Meetings will be held at American Legion Post 39, 689 Granville Street in Poultney, as fol-lows: Sons of the American Legion, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1; Ladies Auxiliary 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6; and regular Legion meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Information: 802-287-5229.

BENNINGTON The Southern Vermont Garlic Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4, at Camelot Village, Route 9 West in Bennington. Information: Joann Erenhouse, Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce, 802-447-3311.

SALEM The Summer Sounds of Salem concert series will present Al and Kathy Bain from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Rotary gazebo on Main Street in Salem. Featured will be traditional country, bluegrass and gospel music. Free and open to all.

WHITEHALL An “It’s All About Jesus Fest” Christian music event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at Skenesborough Park, 58 Skenesborough Drive in Whitehall. A number of musicians will enter-tain and meet with fest goers, and there’ll be food and beverages for purchase. Free admission. Information: 518-791-6936, or www.itsallaboutjesusfest.com.

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