Americana music will fill the air the evening of Saturday, August 14th, at The Backyard Park located at 876 Swiss Hill Road North, Jeffersonville.

The gates open at 5 p.m. and the open-air show begins at 6 p.m. with Amy Gallatin, a fine and appealing bluegrass vocalist who will deliver a range of songs with warmth, sincerity and an acoustic style. Her performance will be smoothly supported by Stillwater’s, stalwarts of the New England bluegrass scene who will add a bit of classic country flavor.

Slam Allen will entertain you with his unique blend of soul and the blues. He has played all over the world, including at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. He has also been the lead singer and guitarist for the legendary James Cotton Band.

A local multi-talented favorite, Justin Sutherland, will join in on this special night. Justin plays the piano, saxophone, guitar, drums and harmonica. He writes, composes, arranges and sings his own music.

Tickets can be purchased prior to the concert date for $25 at The Secret Garden (located at 4917 State Rte. 52 – next to the Jeff Post Office) or call Sue at (845) 482-5354. Tickets may also be purchased on line, follow the Jeffersonville JEMS fb page for more information.

Ticket sales will be limited. Guests are reminded to bring lawn chairs and blankets and sorry, no animals are permitted in the park. Compliance with state health regulations applicable at that time will be followed.

The “Friends of the Western Sullivan Public Library” will be hosting their Annual Firehouse Book Sale at the Jeffersonville Firehouse August 12th, 13th and 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and August 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks are required for browsing. For more information call (845) 482-4350. Support your local library while you find some good reading!

The 29th Annual Jeffersonville Lions Club Golf Tournament will be held at the Swan Lake Golf Club on Sunday, September 12th with a Shotgun Start at 1 p.m. A scramble tournament for men and women with the cost of $75 per person (includes greens fees, cart, prizes and dinner). For more information and to register call Doug Immoor at (845) 482-4061.

Come on out and join a Slow Flow Yoga class at the Jeff Bake Shop (Main Street in Jeffersonville)! They meet every Wednesday morning for the summer at 9 a.m. hosted by The Chi Hive. For more information: www. thechihive.com/classes.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Jeff Jamboree/ Annual Duck Race and the Tractor Parade on Saturday, September 18th! The 1st Presbyterian Church’s Annual Pancake Breakfast and 20 plus vendors down Main Street with music and free horse and carriage rides. A great fun-filled family day!