Thurman Events 2011

Please note that Thurman town hall and Veterans’ Memorial Field are located at 311 Athol Road, Athol, NY 12810. The town hall is wheelchair accessible, as is the field. While bus groups are welcomed at most of our events, it is strongly advised that organizers prearrange. Guests should bring chairs or blankets to Veterans’ Memorial Field. All telephone numbers are in the 518 area code unless noted otherwise. See additional notes at bottom of list, please.

ONGOING EVENTS

Winter fun at VMF, weather permitting. Skate at pavilion, sled down groomed hill. Ample parking area with footpath to top of the hill. No supervision is provided. Parents must assume responsibility for the safety and behavior of their children.

Concerts in the Park*, every Monday July and August, VMF, 7 p.m. 518-623-9649, Free, rain/shine. Under cover, rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket. Food available. Complete list of performers to appear www.Thurman-NY.com.

Thurman Station Farmers’ Market* TS, July, August & September, Wednesdays, time TBA. Free, rain/shine. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple products, handmade Adirondack items. . Special guests and entertainment will be a regular feature. www.FictionAmongFriends.com/Thurman_Station_Farmers'_Market.htm, 518-623-9718.  

Scheduled Events

Saturday, February 5 ~ Valentines for Vets, TTH, 1-3 p.m. Free. Children create Valentines for our servicemen and enjoy refreshments. Parent help and treat donations welcomed. Thurman Youth Commission. 518-623-2249. See www.Thurman-NY.com

Saturday, March 12th ~ Annual Maple Sugar Party*. TTH, 4 p.m. – all are served. $10/adults, $5/kids 6-11; 5 & under/free. For American Cancer Society. 518-623-2909. Live entertainment & all-you-can eat buffet with traditional jack wax. www.persisgranger.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm. 518-623-2580

Saturday, Sunday, March 12th – 13th ~ Thurman Maple Weekend.* ~ See description below

Saturday, Sunday, March 19th – 20th and 26th – 27th ~ New York State Maple Weekend in Thurman.*
All over Athol, Thurman. Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.; Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718. Follow signs: tours of sugarhouses and sugarbushes. Demos: tapping, boiling; browsing, sampling, family fun. Maps at www.persisgranger.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm and in the area. All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Tuesday, April 5th ~ Milda Burns presents "Those who Served in the Civil War”. TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 623-9305. John Thurman Historical Society hosts; refreshments. All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Thursday, April 28th, Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th ~ Registration for Townwide Sale Sellers,
TTH, 2 – 6 p.m. All local sellers urged to sign up so publicity and our website can accurately show the size of the attraction in Thurman on sale weekend (May 13th-15th). Many advantages. Bring list of featured sale items and $3 and decide which of the three days you will sell. 518-623-2580 or 9305. Want a business ad? 623-9563. www.PersisGranger.com/thurman_townwide_sale.htm All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Tuesday, May 3 ~ David Newkirk presents "Do You Remember When…" Tales from the Thurman area. TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 623-9305. John Thurman Historical Society hosts; refreshments.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 13th – 15th, Thurman Townwide Sale*, all over Thurman. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 518-6232580. Detailed maps available near edges of town and online will guide you to old-fashioned yard sales, rain/shine. www.PersisGranger.com/thurman_townwide_sale.htm . 518-623-2580. All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Tuesday, June 7 ~ Dr. Thomas DeVol presents "Researching Duell/DeVolk History in Warren County." TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 623-9305. John Thurman Historical Society hosts; refreshments.

Saturday, June 25th ~ Fiction Among Friends Writers’ Workshop, TTH. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Interactive workshop offered by Persis Granger, pre-registration required. Details and registration at www.FictionAmongFriends.com, 518-623-9305. All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Monday, July 4th ~ Monday Night Concerts in the Park* begin; concert followed by FIREWORKS. VMF 7-9 p.m. Free. 518-623-9649. Complete list to appear on www.Thurman-NY.com.

Tuesday, July 5 ~ John Thurman Historical Society Speaker Series, TBA. TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 494-3215; refreshments. All events at www.Thurman-NY.com.

Tuesday, August 2 ~ Jim Ligon presents “Rebirthing Covered Bridges,” an illustrated talk., TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 623-9961. John Thurman Historical Society hosts; refreshments.

Tuesday, September 6 ~ Maria Ligon and Sally Feihel present "Thurman's History Hauntings." TTH. 7 p.m. Free. 623-9961. John Thurman Historical Society hosts; refreshments.

Saturday, September 10th ~ Guided ATV Tour, 270 Buyce Cross Rd. 7:30 a.m. Free. 518-792-9472, towneeeee@adelphia.net. Southern Adirondack Four-Wheeling Enthusiasts invites ATV riders 18+ to bring insured/registered ATV for outdoor fun. http://sites.google.com/site/safeatv/home

Saturday, September 10th ~ Fifteenth Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Fire Co. Breakfast.8-10 a.m., TTH. Festival, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., $7. Field picking, workshops. Bluegrass and fiddle music. Bring chair. VMF. jths.thurman-ny.com/fiddlers_jamboree/

Sunday, September 11th ~ Fifteenth Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree* Gospel Day. VMF, noon- 8 p.m. Donation. 518-623-9961. Bring chair. Old-fashioned gospel music noon to early evening, and Singspiration singalong, rain/shine. jths.thurman-ny.com/fiddlers_jamboree/.

September 17th ~ ATV Poker Run. VMF, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Admission TBA. 792-9472, towneeeee@adelphia.net. Southern Adirondack Four-Wheeling Enthusiasts invites ATV riders 18+ with insured/registered ATV for outdoor adventure. http://sites.google.com/site/safeatv/home.

Saturday, September 17th ~ Tour Thurman: A Guided Jaunt into Homes and History. TTH, 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. 518-623-2007. Luncheon ($7), narrated tour by bus ($13); in-depth visits at four sites. Pre-register. John Thurman Historical Society. www.PersisGranger.com/JTHS_Tour.htm

Tuesday, October 4th ~ Veterans’ Appreciation Night, TTH, 5:30 p.m. Free. 518-623-2007. Dinner, program, with sharing of memories; memorabilia displayed. John Thurman Historical Society.

October 8th – 9th ~ Thurman Fall Farm Tour*, all over Athol/Thurman 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., free; 518-623-9718. Visit farms all over Thurman. See farm animals, visit sugarhouses, sugarbushes, tour a tree farm, and enjoy demonstrations and special activities at the sites. 9 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Valley Road Maple Farm. Free locator maps in area and online, family fun. www.PersisGranger.com/Thurman_Fall_Farm_Tour.htm.

Saturday, November 26th ~ Country Christmas Bazaar, TTH. 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Free. 518-623 9961. An amazing array of hand crafted items made by Adirondack artisans. Door prizes. Light lunch available. Sale benefits Christmas Basket Fund. www.PersisGranger.com/ChristmasBazaar11.htm

*WARREN COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS make possible the hosting of starred events above, as well as publication of all of them online. This list of events is sent to area motels, Warren Country Tourism, and numerous publications, as well as the town web site. It is compiled by Perky Granger. To correct a listing or add one, email Info@Thurman-NY.com.

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