Annual Memorial Day Fair

This is an opportunity to step back in time and experience a slice of pure Americana. To savor the simple charm of a small town parade—the gleaming fire trucks, beaming Brownies and cub scouts (always one with his shirt tails hanging out) marching proudly down Main Street waving flags. Races, a pet show, and enough hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream to feed the entire town complete the picture. For the 32nd year, the South Salem Presbyterian Church is sponsoring The Memorial Day Fair on May 26th from 9:00 until 3:00.

The fair opens with a series of races, all starting at the South Salem Library on Main Street with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. The 5K starts at 9:00 a.m., a 10K at 9:30. For those wanting a more moderate workout, there will be a 4.3-mile walk beginning at 9:45. Peewee races will begin after the others finish. For spectators, coffee and donuts will be available at the Church all morning.

The parade assembles on the south end of Truesdale Lake and starts up Main Street toward the Town House at noon. Be prompt; the procession is short but sweet. Memorial Day services will follow at the Town House.

There will be craft booths and baked goods for sale. Of course, there will be plenty of food and drink along with opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

CHILDREN'S PET SHOW

On church grounds there are activities for the entire family—Fido included. The Children’s Pet Show welcomes dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, water pets (including insects) and there is a miscellaneous category so not to leave anyone (or thing) out. The “best” pet in town will be recognized as grand champ. There will also be a reserve champ named and place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Pet Show registration form

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

Games and activities for children include a 25-foot inflatable slide, a moon bounce and a new inflatable obstacle course. There will also be an emphasis on providing more games for older children to complement the perennial favorites of the younger set.

SILENT AUCTION

Check out the Silent Auction, held (rain or shine) in the Church's fellowship hall, where you can bid on a variety of items donated by local businesses, organizations, and members of the community.

For 2008, some of the items up for bid at the silent auction include:

Pair of Tickets to 3 Mets Games
18 holes of golf & lunch at Mahopac Golf Club
Unique culinary package from Chef Robert Cacciola
Photo Session by Cheryl Pollack
Color Televisions
Armoire for TV
Antiques
Collectibles
Children's Toys
Gift baskets for men, women and children

Join us for a Wine and Cheese reception at 4pm Sunday, when the Silent Auction will be open for preview and early bidding.

Bidding is open from 10:00 until 2:00 on Monday.

CALLING ALL RACERS!

There is a 10K starting at 9:30 a.m., a 5K at 9:00. For those wanting a more moderate workout, there will be a 4.3K walk beginning at 9:45. The course consists of paved and unpaved roads with rolling hills. It is well-marked, with water stops along the way. For spectators, coffee and donuts will be available at the Church starting at 8 a.m.

Results will be posted at Noon, with an awards presentation at the Church at Noon. The results will also be posted the same day at www.southsalempc.org/races and on www.coolrunning.com

The first 300 pre-registrants will receive T-shirts provided by race sponsors.

Prizes will be given to the overall winners in the 10K and 5K. First, second and third place awards will be given to the top female and male in each age category: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-70, and over 70. There is a limit of one trophy per person.

2008 Race Sponsors

MC Energy, Inc. — 914-767-3100
Cross River Wine Merchant — 914-763-WINE
Marshall Oil Co., Inc. — 914-764-5766
CAPtech Inc. — 914-633-0570
Minuteman Press® of Danbury — 203-743-6755

Houlihan/Lawrence, Inc. — 914-764-1223
State Farm Insurance — 914-232-7444
Design House Advertising — 203-438-7204
Dr. Stuart Weitzman — 914-242-8810

Race Bibs supplied by Lewisboro Physical Therapy -- 914-763-5941

Pee Wee Races For 2 to 8 Year Olds

Everyone is a winner in these fun, non-competitive running races for the younger set, now in their fourteenth year! The first 250 children pre-registered will receive an official race T-shirt. T-shirts and numbers may be picked up in front of the South Salem Library beginning at 8:30 a.m. Races begin at 10:45. All runners will receive an official race number and blue ribbon.

The 2008 Pee Wee Races are sponsored by:

Bedford Arts & Music, LLC
Dr. Stuart Weitzman of Bedford Hills Family Chiropractic, PC
The Children's Center of Goldens Bridge
Cross River Animal Hospital
Cross River Wine Merchant
Gossett Brothers Nursery
JNR Pharmacy
The NeuGroup
South Salem Enrichment
South Salem Nursery School
XV Motorsports

Pee Wee Race Registration forms are available at the Church, the library and the Parks and Recreation office in Goldens Bridge. The Pee Wee Race tax-deductible entry fee is $10 per child for advance registration until May 15; $12 per child after May 15. All races will be held rain or shine.