August 2024 Community Events
THURSDAYS, AUGUST 1 THRU 29
MUSIC IN THE PARK Summer Concert Series hosted by Heart of Catskill Association at Dutchman’s Landing, Main Street, Catskill, 7 to 9pm.
- Aug. 1 – Beatin’ the Odds, Southern Rock;
- Aug. 8 – Laura Leigh Band, Upstate Country;
- Aug. 15 – Jarod, Rock & Roll;
- Aug. 22 – Alexis P Suter, Blues;
- Aug. 29 – In the Dust, Country & Western.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
MEDUSA GARAGE SALE DAYS, 8am – 2pm. Maps will be located at the Medusa Church, County Route 351, Medusa.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
CRUISE NITE at Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo, 4PM. Free t-shirt for Cruise Car Entrant, parking donation accepted, free admission, pinstriping by Don Rooney, 50’s & 60’s tunes. Nostalgic awards, refreshments available. Info: Bill 518-622-3430.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
WATERCOLORS WITH WENDY Capture the Hudson River in watercolor with Wendy Doney, painting ‘en plein air’ at Athens Riverfront Park. Leave with a 5” x 7” watercolor painting and a renewed sense of joy and confidence with painting! www.eventbrite.com/o/ athens-cultural-center-44557382543
MONDAY, AUG. 5 – FRIDAY, AUG. 9
OUTDOOR SKILLS, 4-H STYLE – FREE Enrichment Program for ages 5 to 10 years, at the Greene County YMCA: 10:30-11:30am. A 4-H educator will introduce kids to basic outdoor skills to make your next adventure memorable. Limited spots. Pre-registration required; call 518-731-7529.
MONDAYS, AUGUST 5 & 19
COXSACKIE SENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2PM. Join us for meetings & lectures. 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 info, 518-857-4780.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meeting at 6pm on the first Monday & third Friday each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required – space is limited. Email: .
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 6, 13 & 20
– GREENVILLE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2024 at the Veterans Park, corner of Rt. 81 and 32 in Greenville. Free family-friendly concerts, 6-7:30pm. Church Street Catering will be on site. Please bring a lawn chair. No rain location. Concerts presented by Community Partners of Greenville. For info, schedules & updates visit CPOG.org, or FB-Community Partners of Greenville Happenings and Events.
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 & 28
USED BOOK SALE – 10am to 2pm, weather permitting, behind Cairo Public Library, Railroad Ave., Cairo. Paperbacks 50c/Hardcovers $1.00. A bag of Books $5.00. Selection of DVD & Audio Books. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. (Book Donations accepted only at Book Sale).
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, Maple Avenue. All seniors welcome. Questions? Call 518-966-8482 or 518-966-4436.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
NICKEL SOCIAL at the Kiskatom Firehouse, Route 32, Catskill. Doors open at 6pm. Food, prizes, special tables.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
ANNUAL GALA – UNBRIDLED THOROUGHBRED FOUNDATION & SANCTUARY – 3 PM to 9 PM, celebrating two decades of rescue and rehabilitation of horses. Live music, vegetarian farm-to-table delicacies, silent auction, special 20th Anniversary keepsake. This is a vital fundraiser to sustain our mission. For tickets, email unbridledtbf@ gmail.com or call 518-966-0082.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
SECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES, sponsored by Cultivate Catskill. Sell, Shop, Socialize. Water Street on the Creek behind the Greene County Office Building, Catskill, 9am – 1 pm. Cars $10, Trucks and Vans $15. Contact: 518-653-1381; website: CultivateCatskill.org; email: cultivatecatskill@ gmail.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
CANCER PATIENT AID CAR SHOW at Ashland Town Park, 10am – 3pm. Free admission to the public. $15.00 donation per vehicle entered. Open to all years, makes, models & motorcycles. www.facebook.com/ events/1817653775373497. Sponsored by Windham Rotary Foundation. INFO 518-291-0883 or 518-734-5303 Ext. 2.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
4TH ANNUAL FRIENDS & FAMILY GOLF OUTING at Island Green Golf Course, Greenville. $90 pp (early registration) $100 pp (day of). $30 per person (dinner only). Registration 12-1pm; Tee off 1pm. Make checks payable to Rip Van Winkle Lodge #468 F&AM. Include names of players or if dinner only. Mail to: PO Box 353, Cairo, NY 12413; Attn: Golf Committee. Tyler 518-339-8121; George 518-751-0224.
MONDAY, AUG. 12 – FRIDAY, AUG. 16
NATURE’S CANVAS – FREE Enrichment Program for ages 5-10 years, at the Greene County YMCA: 10:30-11:30am. Explore different mediums from clay to origami to build your relationship with nature. Limited spots. Pre-registration required; call 518-731-7529.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
2ND ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS hosted by RED BARN RIDERS RC, at Bike Night, 7-10 pm at Blackthorne Resort, East Durham – main stage behind the bar. Free event, everyone welcome! 5 bands competing. Trophies Awarded in a Motorcycle Show Contest! All brands, makes and styles of motorcycles welcome. Proceeds raised donated in local communities.
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 14 & 28
BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge: the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open 5pm (no early arrivals), early bird games start at 6:10pm; regular bingo begins at 6:40pm. Kitchen closed – feel free to bring a light snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage. No takeout deliveries to the hall please. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
CLEMATIS GARDEN CLUB meets the third Friday of the month, March thru December, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Guests welcome. Call for more info, 518-424-9000.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
TURNING STONE BUS TRIP – hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge. $40 includes transportation, a bingo OR slots bonus and a food voucher. Must pay when reserving your seat on the bus. Visit the lodge any afternoon after 3pm. 518 943-2067.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at Thunderhart Golf Course, 1 to 6pm. 2740 County Route 67, Freehold. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
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