Annual Memorial Day Fair

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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 33rd year, the South Salem Presbyterian Church is sponsoring The Memorial Day Fair on May 25th 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.

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 included:

• 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!

In our 33rd year, the South Salem Memorial Day races offers events for all levels and ages. 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.

Awards presentation at the end of each race on the Lewisboro Library lawn. 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.

Complete results will be posted at the Church by Noon. The results will also be posted the same day at www.southsalempc.org/races and on www.virtualroster.com.

A Mile Fun Run is new for 9 — 12 year old children this year.

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

Online Registration Available for all Races. Click Here to Register Online! Registration forms also available at the Church, the Lewisboro Library and the Parks and Recreation Office in Goldens Bridge.

• 10-K Map & Info
• 5-K Map & Info

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 sixteenth 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.

Online Registration Available for Pee Wee Races. Click Here to Register Online! 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 $12 per child for advance registration until May 15; $15 per child after May 15. All races will be held rain or shine.

Join our Race Sponsors!

Over 600 racers and their families come to South Salem on Memorial Day! The South Salem Memorial Day races could not happen without help from local sponsors. The sponsorship helps provide all the racers with a t-shirt, bottle of water and a ribbon for their effort. In return the sponsors are listed on the back of the t-shirt, in all registration materials and newspapers. The sponsorship fee for the Adult/Youth events is $225 and $125 for the Pee Wee Races. We are offering sponsors the opportunity to join in the fun and help hand out the trophies for the adult races and ribbons for the Pee Wee and Mile Fun Run races. Along with the extra publicity, sponsors can witness first hand the many smiles on both children and adults they help to make happen on this day.

Family sponsorships are also welcome. Children love to see their family name on the back of the race shirt and it is a wonderful way to show support for this annual community event. If you are interested in joining our sponsors please contact the Church office at 914-763-9282.