The Jeff Jamboree last Saturday was the biggest and best with a beautiful sunny day! The Presbyterian Church reports it was one of their best pancake breakfasts ever and the Tractor Parade was so much fun being led by Grand Marshal Herm Herbert! I noticed many tractors were being driven by children with an adult assisting of course, except several early teens that did well by themselves. Wagons and/or carts were being pulled loaded with even more children! The band “Little Sparrow” was playing melodies all day that drifted throughout town setting up a relaxed fun-filled day while people wandered around visiting our vendors and demonstrators and other informative booths. Loved seeing the tables run by the young ladies with their handmade jewelry and much more. Many enjoyed Butch and his beautiful team of draft horses and ate delicious hot dogs at Oakie Pokies’ stand across the street. 

The J-YCS Class of 1973 is busy getting ready for their 50th Class Reunion planned for Saturday, October 7th!  It is almost here and they are trying to reach out to the few students that have not responded yet. Call me at 845-796-6966 to respond to the invite or if you have any questions!

Save the Dates: The Farm Fest on Saturday, September 30th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilly Acres Farm located at 32 Wahl Rd., Jeffersonville. Free admission. Enjoy farm fresh food, Music by “Poison Love,” fun & games, antique tractors, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, exhibitions by the 4-H -Future Farmers of America and enjoy local craft vendors too. FMI:845-482-4296.

And, Saturday, October 21st the Jeffersonville Fire Department is hosting their Annual Dinner and once again, a dance with live music! Dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the dance starting at 8 p.m. and ending at 12 a.m. Costs: $20 for a sit-down dinner served family style, take out dinners and dance. For the dance alone $5. Come out and have a delicious dinner and stay to dance while you support your local volunteers.

The Youngsville Fire Department proudly announces the return of comedy night Veterans Day, November 11th with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.  at their Firehouse at 1822 Shandelee Road, Youngsville. Multi-talented “Denny More,” a Comic Magician/Mentalist/Hypnotist from the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, to Carolina’s Comedy Club on Broadway, to TV’s Jerry Springer Show and Six Flags Great Adventure. This is an Adult Only show. Veterans are free, Pre-Sale tickets are $20 and at the door $25. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Raffle prizes and 50/50 tickets will also be sold. Tickets will be available soon – you can stop by the firehouse and check with them on Tuesday nights or see any fireman! Follow the Fire Department on their Facebook page. FMI: Call Jonathan 845-701-6338.

The Village of Jeffersonville is seeking donations of empty gallon milk jugs that will be used as part of the Halloween decorations, being made into milk jug luminaries! Can be dropped off at the Village Office (next to the Library) FMI: call Colleen at 845-482-4275.