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It promises to be a great year in Thurman – lots to do, from musical events and fireworks, free interesting programs at town hall, free maple and farm tours, our annual townwide sale and activities specially planned for kids!
Free Concerts in the Park will be held every Monday in July and August, featuring such favorites as
Smokey Greene, Stony Creek Band, Lustre Kings and Johnny & the Thurmites.
Turn off the TV, call a friend and turn out to enjoy these special dates!
2009

February 7th ~ Valentines for Vets, Town Hall, 1-4 p.m. Free. Thurman Youth Commission. Children make cards for area veterans and enjoy pizza. Parent help and treat donations welcomed.623-2909.

March 14th ~ Annual Maple Sugar Party (“Jack Wax”) at Town Hall. Live music, all-you-can eat buffet for American Cancer Society. Serving 4 p.m. till all are served. $10 adults, $5 for kids 6-11. Under 5 free. Info. 623-2909, www.FictionAmongFriends.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm.

March 14th – 15th ~ Thurman Maple Weekend

March 21st – 22nd ~ New York State Maple Weekend

March 28th – 29th ~ New York State Maple Weekend

EACH WEEKEND ENJOY: Free tours of 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 623-9718.

April 4th ~ Thurman Easter Egg Hunt at Town Hall, 1 – 3 p.m. Free. Thurman Youth Commission. Kids color eggs, make bags to collect eggs, and compete for prizes. Refreshments (donations of treats appreciated).623-2249, 623-9961.

April 7th ~ “Early Adirondack Peddlers,” with Milda Burns, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Refreshments. Public welcome. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 494-3215.

May 5th ~ “Tales of Thurman,” with David C. Newkirk, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Refreshments. Public welcome. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305.

May 15, 16, 17 ~ Thurman Townwide Sale, rain or shine, all over town. Bargains galore to tempt you down all the back roads. Free maps and lists of sales at near all entrances to town, and available online at www.persisgranger.com/ thurman_townwide_sale.htm. . 9 a.m. -- ? 623 2580 or info@Thurman-NY.com.

June 2nd ~ “Thurman Girl Frances Ingraham Richards Inspires Next Generation Memoir: Sassy Pat Knitting,” with Pat Richards. Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Refreshments. Public welcome. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305.

June 20th ~ Daggett Dog Days, 10:00 a.m. A day of fun for dogs and their owners at Daggett Lake Campsite, Glen-Athol Road. Benefits Adirondack Save-A-Stray. Guests with dogs must present copy of rabies certificate to enter. Details, see www.dagettlake.com or call 623-2198.

7 p.m. Monday Night Concerts in the Park, July & August, Veterans’ Memorial Field. List posted soon.

July 7th ~ “Researching Local History: The Writing of ‘Echoes in These Mountains,’” by author Glenn Pearsall. Free. Town Hall, 7 p.m. Book signing. Refreshments. By John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305.

August 4th ~ “Tragedy at The Glen, August 19, 1946, The Stuff You Never Knew;” Ray Flanigan and others from The North Creek Depot Museum. Free program about the tragic train wreck of 1946, open to public. Refreshments. By John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305.

August 20th -23rd ~ Fiction Among Friends Adirondack Mt. Writers’ Retreat: A four-day writing workshop with Irene Sherlock. Pre-registration required. www.FictionAmongFriends.com, FictionFriends@aol.com or 623-9305.

September 1st ~ “Common Threads: Stories Told By Adirondack Quilts,” a free talk by Hallie Bond, Adirondack Museum curator. Heritage quilt display. Town Hall, 7 p.m. Refreshments. Public welcome. By John Thurman Historical Society. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305.

September 12th ~ Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Town Hall, 8 a.m. Fire Company breakfast. 10 a.m. entertainment at Veterans’ Memorial Field. Also, open mic, jam sessions, dancing, food, field picking. Bring your instruments. Rain or shine. $7. Ends 10 p.m. 623-9961 or www.thurman-ny.com for details.

September 13th ~ Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree. Gospel Music, Bands and local musicians performing all afternoon to early evening, and Singspiration singalong. Veterans’ Memorial Field. Donations. Noon-8 p.m. Info 623-9961 or www.thurman-ny.com.

September 19th ~ Tour Thurman: A Guided Jaunt into Homes and History. Free tour book. 12:45 historic tour ($13) with 11:45 luncheon, site TBA ($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. Info: info@Thurman-NY.com.

October 6th ~ 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 10th – 11th ~ Thurman Fall Farm Tour ~ 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., free; Visit farms all over Thurman. See farm animals, visit sugar houses, sugar bush, tour a 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, www.thurman-ny.com.

October 24th ~ Youth Commission Halloween Party ~ 1 – 3 p.m. Costume competition, games and food. Community contributions of treats greatly appreciated. Call Myrna, 518-634-2249, or Maria, 623-9961.

November 28th ~ Country Christmas Bazaar, Town Hall. An amazing array of hand crafted items made by local artisans. Door prizes. Sale benefits the Christmas Basket Fund. 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. 623-2580 or 623 2909.

December 12th ~Children's Christmas Party/Community Tree Trimming, Town Hall. Visit from Santa, gifts, music, refreshments, followed by old-fashioned tree-trimming and carol sing for all ages. Thurman Youth Commission. Free 1—3 pm. 623-2249 or 623-9961.

Free Monday Night Concerts in the Park Held rain/shine at Veterans’ Memorial Field at 7 - 9 p.m. weekly in July & August Bring a chair - Refreshments served by Thurman non-for-profit organizations. As soon as revisions of the summer’s lineup is complete, the list will appear here. Presented by the Town of Thurman using Warren County Occupancy Tax funds www.thurmay-ny.com or 623-9649

All telephone numbers are 518 area code. Many events are hosted at Thurman Town Hall, or Veterans’ Memorial Field, located just behind the hall. To find us, from Northway exit 23 (Warrensburg), proceed north on Rt. 9, left on Rt. 418, over and along and back over the river for 3.5 miles to Athol Road on the right. Take Athol Road to Thurman Town Hall (311 Athol Road, Athol, NY) and Veterans’ Memorial Field. From The Glen, leave NYS Route 28 at The Glen Lodge & Market, following Glen-Athol Road about 6 miles to the second stop sign. Turn left (Athol Road) and find Town Hall and Veterans’ Memorial Field on your right in less than half a mile.