| February 2 ~ Valentines for Vets, Thurman Town Hal, 311 Athol Road, Athol, 1-4 p.m. Free. Thurman Youth Commission. Children make cards for area veterans and enjoy pizza. Parent help and treat donations welcomed. 518-623-2909. |
| February 9 ~ Snowmobile Trail Ride, at 1000 Acres Ranch Resort. Thurman Connection Snowmobile Club. 518-623-5143. |
| March 15 ~ 10th Annual Blizzard Blast, at 1000 Acres Ranch Resort. Buffet, cash bar, music, dancing, prizes, Ski-Doo raffle. Benefit Thurman Connection Snowmobile Club. 3 p.m--? Reserve room 696 2444; Info. 518-623-5143. |
| March 15 ~ Thurman Easter Egg Hunt at Town Hall, 311 Athol Road, Athol, 1 – 3 p.m. Free. Thurman Youth Commission. Kids color eggs, make bags to collect eggs, and compete for prizes. Refreshments (treat donations appreciated). 518-623-2249, 518-623-9961. |
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March 22nd & 23rd ~ Thurman
Maple Weekend. Free tours of Thurman sugarhouses,
activities, delectable goodies. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.;
Breakfast at Valley Road Maple Farm at 9 a.m. Follow
signs or get maps at town hall,
or at
www.persisgranger.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm .
Information 518-623-9718. |
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March 29th~Annual Maple Sugar Party (“Jack Wax”) followed by FREE FIREWORKS display, at Thurman town hall, Athol. Entertainment by local musicians and an all-you-can eat buffet to benefit the American Cancer Society. Dedicated to the memory of Jean Reynolds. Serving begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until all are served. Fireworks follow! $10 adults, $5 for kids 6-11. Under 5 free. Info. 518-623-2909,
www.FictionAmongFriends.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm.
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March 29th
& 30th ~ New York State Maple Weekend.
More free tours of Thurman sugarhouses, fun activities,
delectable goodies,10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Like pancakes? 9
a.m. pancake breakfast at Valley Road Maple Farm. (Read
about Saturday night Maple Sugar Party and
fireworks below.) Follow signs or get maps at town
hall or at
www.persisgranger.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm .
Information 518-623-9718. |
| May 10th (rain date 11th) ~ An Open House at Martin's Lumber, 280 Valley Road, Thurman. Free hourly woods walks, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Learn about silviculture, sustainable forestry. See demonstrations of sawmill, stained glass stepping stones, paper bead creation. 518-623-9595; Adkgary@hotmail.com;
www.persisgranger.com/Adk_Martins.htm.
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| May (16) 17 & 18 ~ Thurman Townwide Sale, rain or shine, all over town. Some sellers won’t be able to wait until Saturday, so will uncover their wares on Friday. Food, rest rooms, and bargains galore! Free maps and sales lists at selected sites near edges of town and online at
www.persisgranger.com/ thurman_townwide_sale.htm. 9 a.m. -- ? 518- 623 2580 or e mail Info@Thurman-NY.com |
| July 1 ~ The John Thurman Historical Society launches Adirondack Gold II: Summer of Strangers, Thurman Town Hall, 311 Athol Road, Athol. This is the second in a series of young adult novels set in Thurman by Perky Granger. Brief reading, signing, refreshments. Thurman Town Hall. No admission. 7 p.m. 623-2007 or
www.PersisGranger.com. |
| July 7 ~ A free concert, band to be announced, followed by FREE FIREWORKS display at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. FIREWORKS at 9. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649,
Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| July 14 ~ Rick Bolton & the Dwyer Sisters perform a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| July 21 ~ Johnny & The Thurmites perform a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| July 28 ~ The Lustre Kings perform a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| August 4 ~ The Lockhart Mountain Boys perform a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| August 11 ~ The Adirondack Ramblers perform a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com or www.Thurman-NY.com. |
| August 18 ~ Sweet Cider performs a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Presented by the Town of Thurman, 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
| August 22-24 ~ Adirondack Mt. Writers’ Retreat: A three-day memoir workshop with author and teacher Irene Sherlock. Beaver Meadow Lodge, 37 Clarence Russell Road, Thurman. Pre-registration required. Information and registration form at www.FictionAmongFriends.com. Questions? Email FictionFriends@aol.com or call 623-9305. |
| August 25 ~Stony Creek Band presents a free concert at Veterans’ Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. 7-9 p.m., under cover, food available. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. FIREWORKS at 9. 623-9649, Info@Thurman-NY.com. |
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September 5 ~ Annual
Fiddlers’ Jamboree*,
The Cabin Fever Band, Sara Milonovich & Greg Anderson,
open mic and jam session; Veteran's Memorial Field,311
Athol Rd., Athol. Dancing, food field picking. Bring
your instruments. Rain or shine. $6. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
518-623-9961 or www.thurman-ny.com. |
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September 6 ~ Annual
Fiddlers’ Jamboree,
311 Athol Rd., Athol. 8 a.m. Fire Company breakfast. 10
a.m. Open mic, jam sessions; String Dusters, Don't Quit
Your Day Job, Adirondack Fiddlers, Lockhart Mountain
Boys, Cedar Ridge. Dancing, food field picking. Bring
your instruments. Rain or shine. $7. Ends 10 p.m.
623-9961 or www.thurman-ny.com. |
| September 7 ~ Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Gospel Music Sunday. 311 Athol Rd., Athol. Charlie Payne Family Band, Hi Gear Gospel Band, Jim Davis and Friends, gospel variety hour and “Singspiration” Donations gratefully accepted. Noon-8 p.m. Info (518) 623-9961 or www.thurman-ny.com. |
| September 13 ~ Tour Thurman: A Guided Jaunt into Homes and History. Free tour book. 12:45 historic tour ($13) with 11:45 luncheon at location to be announced.($7). Narrated bus ride through town with in-depth visits at four sites. By John Thurman Historical Society. Pre paid reservations required at 623 2692. Questions: ThurmanInfo@aol.com. |
| October 7 ~ Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner, by the John Thurman Historical Society, Thurman Town Hall, 311 Athol Rd., Athol. All area vets invited to join an evening of sharing. Community donations of covered dishes appreciated. 5:30 p.m. Let us know if you will come: 623-2007 or 494-3215. |
| October 11 & 12 ~ Fall Farm Fest ~ 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., free; Visit farms all over Thurman. See goats & other critters, visit sugar houses, sugar bush, tour tree farm, and enjoy demonstrations of activities at the sites. 9 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Valley Road Maple Farm. Free locator maps, family fun. Info. 518-623-9718. |
| November 29th ~Country Christmas Bazaar, Town Hall, 311 Athol Rd., Athol. An amazing array of hand crafted items made by local artisans. Door prizes. Luncheon available. Sale benefits the Christmas Basket Fund. 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. 623-2580 or 623 2909. |
| December 20th ~Children's Christmas Party, Town Hall, 311 Athol Rd., Athol. Visit from Santa, gifts, music, refreshments; Thurman Youth Commission. Free 1—3 pm. 623-2249. |
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