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Missing Sodus Last weekend was one with it's ups and downs, especially for the Olde Tyme Country Faire. The rain on Saturday made it difficult for many of the vendors. A note from the Sodus Library: We tried. We set up the tent, unloaded the van, unpacked the books, put up our signs, and patiently (?) waited for the rain to stop. After 3 1/2 hours, the rain was coming down harder, thunder could be heard in the distance, and we had taken in a grand total of $5.25, plus a $4 donation. A quick vote resulted in taking down the signs, repacking the books, reloading the van, and leaving the Faire before the Oscar Fuerst Field became flooded. What a disappointment! We are hoping that the Sodus Chamber will try this again next year, and that we'll be able to participate in a great Faire on a beautiful, sunny day! Alasa Farms is going to be busy next week: Children's Daily Outdoor Workshops: Monday, 7/31 (Camping) Learn tent setup, firebuilding, rustic furniture and more. Tuesday, 8/1 (Farm Animals) Grooming, petting, feeding and care. Safety. Wed., 8/2 (Hiking) Plant & animal identification, trail marking, map reading, using a compass, etc. Thurs., 8/3 (Stream Exploration) Fossil search, measuring water quality and volume, recreation and safety. Friday, 8/4 (Non-competitive Outdoor Games) Building trust, team building and personal challenges. For more information, call 315.573.1470. Alasa Farms, 6450 Shaker Rd., Alton. And on Tuesday, August 1, from 5 to 7 is the Alasa Farms Chuckwagon dinner. Enjoy beans, franks, cornbread, lemonade - campfire, karaoke, campfire stories and local lore. Come early for hiking and farm tours. Horse riders welcome. We had gone to the last event they had, The Cracker Box Palace Animal Faire. On the Sunday of the event, Oscar wore his pink sweater because it was chilly. Too bad for him we weren't there on Saturday because there was a pet communicator, Kristine Thompson, who could have let us know what he thinks of his pink sweater, among other things. Oscar made sure he was being carried most of the time, so the agility course would have been out of the question, though it might have been fun to see what he would do. It was a weekend of lots of fun things to do, there were over 40 booths, hayrides, projects for the kids including pink pig balloons, stick horses and cotton ball bunnies. There was face painting, the gift shop, raffle, lots of food, wine trasting, farm tours and, of course, lots of animals to visit. It was fun to see all the animals. Oscar wasn't so sure he liked the chatting done by the goats and sheep. We got to speak to the founder, Cheri, who is also farm manager, and we met Megan, who helps the volunteers by teaching them how to take care of the farm animals. Cheri said that any and all donations are much appreciated and welcome. We saw Stormy, the horse who in his past years had been a Pacer horse at the track, then retired and eventually came to the Cracker Box Palace with some of his friends to live. We even saw the goats walk over the large bridge. We saw some of the largest pigs we have ever seen. Three were in the barn sleeping (could be how they get so big), the other was outside in the farmyard digging in the hay. We have learned to be ready for all weather when we wander out to Wayne County. The sweaters and jackets are in the backseat at all times. And, of course, we never come out without the notebook and camera. Can you believe we are into August events already? On Friday, August 4, Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m., Lake Yacht Racing Association's Annual Regatta: 100+ sailboats compete in three days of course racing on Lake Ontario. Great spectator viewing from the Sodus Point pier, Wayne County beach and Old Sodus Point Lighthouse. Activities and dinners at SBYC each evening. For more information, call 315.483.9550. The concert at the Old Lighthouse this Sunday features Zydeco music by Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne. Concert begins at 2. Bring a chair or blanket. Refreshments available as always and the beautiful scenery to go with the music. Does it get any better then that?! A great and relaxing experience for a Sunday afternoon. Here's a cute recipe that will make the kids happy.
Bite-Size Hot Dog Snacks Jumbo turkey hot dog Favorite toppings (such as chopped onion, chopped green sweet pepper, mustard, catsup, pickle relish, or finely shredded cheese) Put a jumbo turkey hot dog on a cutting board. Use a table knife to cut the hot dog into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the hot dog slices on a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle your favorite toppings, such as chopped onion, chopped green sweet pepper, mustard, catsup, pickle relish, or finely shredded cheese, over the slices. Cover the plate with waxed paper. Microwave on high about 30 seconds or until warm. Use hot pads to remove the plate from the microwave. Makes 1 serving. The Sodus Library program has Tales on the Porch every Thursday night with the last one being on August 3. At the July 27 Tales on the Porch, the reading guest was Antje Dirksen-Post's reading of Soup with Dumplings. Antje's published short story is a reminiscence of her childhood in post-World War II Germany, and was enjoyed by the entire family. Don't miss this opportunity to gather together for a treasure of a story. Remember to bring along the blanket or chair to sit on and the cuddley blanket to snuggle up in as you listen to the stories. Enjoy your week and wherever you chose to snuggle in and read your books is good for you. Get comfortable and enjoy. There are always lots of books available. If you have a great book you are reading, or have read to the kids, please share. Write to me at Have a great week and enjoy each other's company. Copyright
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