August 2022 Community Events
MONDAY, AUGUST 1 & BEYOND
COXSACKIE SENIORS MEET the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 2pm for snacks, coffee, lectures, outings, trips, fun, and friendship. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For more info 518-857-4780
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
ULSTER COUNTY FAIR at the New Paltz Fairgrounds. One low price includes all rides. Buy tickets online: ulstercountyfair.com TUESDAY,
AUGUST 2 & EVERY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY
FREE LUNCH hosted by Camp Grace, at the First Reformed Church of Catskill, served from 12 noon – 1pm, 310 Main Street. Come enjoy a free hot meal with us! WEDNESDAYS – AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – USED BOOK SALES hosted by the Friends of the Cairo Library, 10 to 2 behind the library, 15 Railroad Avenue, Cairo – weather permitting. Paperbacks 50 cents, hardcovers $1.00; bag of books $5.00. Selection of DVD’s & audio books.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
MUSIC IN THE PARK Summer Concert Series featuring The Tailgate Band at Dutchman’s Landing, Main Street, Catskill, 7 to 9pm. Presented by Heart of Catskill Association.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
NICKEL SOCIAL at the Kiskatom Firehouse, Route 32, Catskill. Doors open at 6pm. Food, prizes, 3 for $1.00 table.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Athens Riverfront Park, with Albert Cummings – Smokin’ Blues, Rock & Country Vibes, 7-9pm. Free admission. Presented by Athens Performing Arts Corp.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
CRUISE NITE at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo, starting at 4pm. Free admission, Free t- shirt for cruise car entrants, 50/50 raffle, DJ and live band, muffler rap contest, Nostalgic awards. Bill 518-622-3430.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
MEDUSA GARAGE SALE DAY 8 to 2pm. Call or text 518-728-3284 to be included on the map, $10 fee. Maps located at church. Food at firehouse.
SUNDAYS – AUGUST 7, 14, 21 & 28
OPEN AIR TENT MEETINGS – Sundays @ 10 am. All are welcome. Special speakers, hosted by Hope Restoration Christian Fellowship. 117 SR 296, Windham, NY 12496. Make plans to join us. hoperestorationchurch. net
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 10 & 24
BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, early bird games begin at 6:40, regular session 7:05pm. Players should act responsibly regarding social distance and staying home if symptomatic.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
MUSIC IN THE PARK – Summer Concert Series featuring Professor Louie and the Crowmatix at Dutchman’s Landing, Main Street, Catskill, 7 to 9pm. Presented by Heart of Catskill Association.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
TURNING STONE CASINO BUS TRIP – Hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge. $40 per person includes transportation, light continental breakfast, and either a slots or bingo voucher. Bus leaves the lodge 7:30am; returns 7pm. Money must be received when you sign up at the lodge or call Emily at 518-610-3634.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
CHICKEN BBQ & PULLED PORK DINNER – fundraiser hosted by Leeds Hose # 1 Fire Dept., 970 Route 23B, Leeds. Catered by Frese’s. Half chicken dinner – baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll & butter, cookies, drink. Pulled pork dinner – mac & cheese, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll & butter, cookies, drink. Tickets can be purchased from any member or by calling 518-947-4743. PICK-UP ONLY, 4-7pm. Advance purchase strongly encouraged. $15 donation per dinner. Payment can be made by cash or venmo @leedsladies.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Athens Riverfront Park, with Mike Zito, Contemporary Rockin’ Blues, 7-9pm. Free admission. Presented by Athens Performing Arts Corp.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON – An evening at the Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie. Live music, moon lore, refreshments, under the tent, starting at 7pm. Adult admission $8.00; GCHS members & children $4.00.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
SECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES – Buy, Sell, Trade, Socialize – County Parking Lot at Hill and Water Streets, Catskill, 9am-1pm. Sponsored by Cultivate Catskill. Info: 518-653-1381.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 & 27
COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
MUSIC IN THE PARK Summer Concert Series featuring THE SECOND CHANCE BAND at Dutchman’s Landing, Main Street, Catskill, 7 to 9pm. Presented by Heart of Catskill Association.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Athens Riverfront Park, with Ghost Town Blues Band, 7-9pm. Free admission. Presented by Athens Performing Arts Corp.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
CORNHOLE FOR A CAUSE 11:00am at Dutchman’s Landing, Catskill. Enjoy a day out with the family – vendors, food trucks, raffles, and more. Join one of our three cornhole tournaments. Registration for tournaments is $50 per team. For info visit: www.inflightinc.org/index.php/ events/cornhole-cause.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
MUSIC IN THE PARK – Summer Concert Series featuring BLUES HALL OF FAME CONCERT at Dutchman’s Landing, Main Street, Catskill, 7 to 9pm. Presented by Heart of Catskill Association.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Athens Riverfront Park, with The Weight Band, 7-9pm. Free admission. Presented by Athens Performing Arts Corp.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL at the Medusa Volunteer Firehouse, 28 County Route 351, Medusa, 12 noon – 8pm. Local business vendors, food, live music, tons of kids’ activities including bounce house. If interested in being a vendor, please email
July 29, 2022