The Americana Concert held at the Backyard Park last Saturday featuring Slam Allen, Justin Sutherland, and Noah Barker was a great success! Slam Allen played a selection of music that had the crowd dancing including a great song by Louie Armstrong that brought back memories to all.

Noah Barker was at his best playing beautiful melodies with his Jazz Piano performance, and Justin Sutherland played instruments including the piano and harmonica, with oldies that had the audience joining in.

JEMS thanks all of these talented artists for being an important part of their fund-raising event. They would also like to thank Dick’s Auto Sales for letting them use their flatbed truck for the entertainer’s stage and Patrick Murphy for bringing in a large tent and chairs.

Thank you to the Village of Jeffersonville for making the Park look its best for this event. The JEMS has fundraisers during the year that allow them to place flowers on Main Street and maintain other areas too. They are very grateful to those that attend their events!

Reminder: Jeff Jamboree with a delicious Pancake Breakfast at the 1st Presbyterian Church -you can take out or eat under their large tent, at noon the Tractor Parade and the Duck Race at 2 p.m. Family fun with 25 Vendors, DJ Jim and Butch Peters with his beautiful draft horse team for free rides too! All happening on Saturday, September 18th. For more information call Sue at (845) 482-5354 and, if you are a vendor, call Debbie at (845) 482-4151.

Forthright Cyder & Mead is having a Craft Ice Cream + Cyser! Join them at the tasting room on Saturday, August 21st, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a rad pop-up event with Mike McQuiston, Head Brewer at Catskill Brewery. Mike will be serving two scratch made custard ice creams, a vegan sorbet & recommended pairings with their cysers. Family and Pup Friendly! They are located at 4052 State Route 52, Youngsville.

The Western Sullivan Public Library is inviting all Poets and Artists to Plein Air Painting, Poetry and Pizza Party at Blue Hills Farm in Narrowsburg. All levels and ages are encouraged to participate, with no prior experience required. Join them Sunday, August 22nd (rain or shine) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

They will have art supplies on hand and advisors to guide you, if desired, as you create your masterpiece! Pizza will be served at noon and a pop-up exhibition will be announced at a later date. Pre-registration is required. For more information and mandatory pre-registration, visit their website WSPLonline.org, or call (845) 252-3360.

Barbara’s Bunch is at the Villa Roma, presenting Jimmy Sturr on September 20th, Doo Wop Revue on September 27th, Tribute to Our Troops on October 12th and Tribute to Kenny and Dolly on November 4th. All dates are $56 inclusive of cake and coffee on arrival, delicious lunch and afternoon show. Contact Barbara Hahl at (914) 799-3362 or email barbarahahl@yahoo.com for menu choices.