August 2023 Community Events
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22
– FREE GREENVILLE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 6-7:30, Greenville Gazebo at the corner of Rt. 32 & 81. 8/1 – ONKOR, 70’s to today. 8/8 – TAILGATE, Modern Country. 8/15 – ROADHOUSE 60, Oldies/60’s. 8/22 – Hell or High Water, Rock. Bring a lawn chair! www.CPOG.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bike Night Contest, hosted by The Red Barn Riders RC, at Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd, East Durham. 7 to 10 pm. 6 Bands Competing. Event is Free. Rain date August 9. Bike Games, 50/50s, Drink Specials. Money raised goes to help local charities.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm at the American Legion on Maple Avenue. All seniors welcome. Questions? Call 518-966-8482 or 518-966-4436.
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 2
AUGUST 30 – BOOK SALES hosted by Friends of the Library, behind the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue, 10 am to 2 pm, weather permitting. Paperbacks 50 cents, hardcovers $1.00, bag of books $5.00. Some DVDs & audiobooks also available.
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 2 – AUGUST 30
GREENVILLE QUILTERS SEW & CHAT – Wanted – persons who love fabric arts and love to quilt. Learn new quilting techniques and meet others with similar interests. No fee involved; open to all. We meet every Wednesday, 12:30 to 3:30 pm in the Greenville Library. Info call 518-966-5217.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
CRUISE NITE at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo @ 4 pm. Free admission, Free t-shirt for cruise car entrants. 50/50 raffle, 50’s & 60’s tunes, refreshments available. Nostalgic awards. Bill 518-622-3430.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
PIECEMAKERS OF CAIRO at the Cairo Public Library from 10 to 3. If you enjoy being creative and learning, come sit with us. We sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider & more. We meet on the first Saturday of each month and welcome new members. For info call 518-719-5463.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meetings held at 6 pm on the first Monday & third Friday of each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required as space is limited – email: .
MONDAYS, AUGUST 7 & 21
COXSACKIE SENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2 pm. Join us for our meetings & lectures. Offering fun programs, games, snacks, coffee, some trips & lots of new friends. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For more info, 518-857-4780.
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 9 & 23
BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge: held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open 5 pm (no early arrivals), early bird games start at 6:10 pm and regular bingo session begins at 6:40 pm. The kitchen remains closed – feel free to bring a light snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage. No takeout deliveries to the bingo hall please. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1 pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER at the Catskill Elks Lodge. $15 includes half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw & dessert. Pick up starts at 4:30 pm. Pre-order by August 9 at 518-945-1179.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
CULTIVATE CATSKILL’S SECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES – Buy, sell, swap, $5.00 per car/$10.00 per truck or van. 9 am to 1 pm in the Greene County Parking Lot, corner of Bridge & Hill Streets, Catskill. Info: CultivateCatskill@gmail. com or call 518-653-1381.
SATURDAYS, AUGUST 12 & 26
COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5 to 6 pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
MEET ARTIST ANNA KOSTRO – 5 to 7 pm at the Westerlo Library. View her AAG (Arts Around Greenville) expressionistic and collage art during the month of August.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
MEDUSA FEST 2023 – Starting at 12 noon, 28 CR 351, Medusa. Come enjoy live music, raffles, live demos, local vendors, food, bounce house, ice cream!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
FRESE’S CATERED CHICKEN BARBECUE hosted by Knights of Columbus. Half chicken, baked potato, ear of corn, roll, coleslaw & dessert. Take out only. Price $15.00. Pick up 3 to 6 pm at St. Patrick’s parking lot, corner of Spring & Bridge Streets, Catskill. Tickets available from any members or reserve by calling 518-943-5235. Tickets are limited.
FRIDAY AUGUST 25
SUMMER BBQ DINNER with Freese’s Catering. Your choice of ½ chicken or pulled pork, corn, potato, coleslaw & cookie. Dinners are $15 each; tickets are presale only. Get your tickets at the Greene County YMCA by August 16th. Pickup meals on the 25th, 4 to 6:00 pm. Call 518-731-7529 for more info. SUNDAY,
AUGUST 27
“CAN WE CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINY?” – Presented by the Greenville Area Interfaith Council. A free panel discussion from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu perspectives. 4 to 5:30 pm at the Greenville Library. Refreshments served. All welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
FRIDAY NIGHT PICKLEBALL at the Greene County YMCA, 6 to 8 pm. Join us for an evening of pickleball and pizza! All skill levels welcomed. Members free; $5 fee for nonmembers. Call 518-731-7529 for more info or to register.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
TURNING STONE BUS TRIP. Bus leaves Catskill Elks Lodge at 7:30 am; returns 7 pm. $40 per person includes transportation, light continental breakfast, bingo OR slot bonus and food voucher. Call Emily at 518-610-3634.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
GREENE COUNTY YMCA TRIATHLON at Sleepy Hollow Lake, starting at 8 am. The race will be a 350-yard swim in the lake, 11.5-mile bike ride and a 5k run. Chip timing will be used for the event. Team or individuals welcomed. Register by August 25 to receive a free t-shirt! Swim cap and post-race food and drink included with registrations. Call 518-731-7529 for more info or to register.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge, at the Catskill Golf Club. 4-person scramble format. $125 pp includes golf with cart, continental breakfast, refreshments & dinner. SIGN UP & PAY BY AUGUST 15. More info call Rip at 518-929-1731.
July 27, 2023