Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, New York, USA

Dorset Theatre Festival

Since the 1970's the Dorset Theatre Festival, founded by Jill Charles and John Nassivera, has served as a launching ground for new playwrights, a training ground for new talent, and home for a truly beloved group of theatre professionals who helped make DTF the fixture it has become for these past 35 years. Since 2001, and a $3 million restoration to the building, DTF has continued to thrive and prosper. Summer 2010 the Dorset Theatre Festival marks its 35th year anniversary with an exciting new Artistic Director, Dina Janis. A director and actress, Dina has been a member of the Drama Faculty at Bennington College in VT for the past 10 years. Dina has worked in collaboration with Philip Seymour Hoffman's Labyrinth Theatre Company in NYC as an actor and director for the past 5 years.

The Dorset Theatre Festival runs from June 30 to September 5 with shows on Wednesday through Sunday. The schedule includes The Pavilion, June 30 - July 11; Fallen Angels, July 14-26; Murder on the Nile, July 28 - August 15; The Novelist, August 18-29; When Something Wonderful Ends, September 1-5; and Fantastic Mr. Fox July 10 - August 14, Saturdays only at 2pm. Discounted tickets are available on weekday matinees. For more information, visit www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.

Courthouse Community Garden Courthouse Community Garden

An enthusiastic group of individuals have come together under the Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association to plant a community garden on a parcel of land adjacent to the Courthouse Community Center . The goal of the Courthouse Community Gardens is to grow food for the Salem Food Pantry, build connections with nature and food from our region, and build community within our community. The Courthouse Community Garden is looking for volunteers to help plant and develop this year’s crops. An hour or two of your time would make a difference. Call 854-7053 or email gbearup@salemcourthouse.org to volunteer. For more information
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The Artisans Guild at 196 B North Main Street , Salem , NY is a co-operative gallery for fine arts and crafts and includes the FOCUS Gallery. The space is largely dedicated to showing member's work for sale. The FOCUS Gallery is an intimate space used to display rotating shows of new work by members and guest artisans. Members pay a monthly fee to cover overhead and then receive 100% of their sales (minus a small fee for credit card sales). December hours are Wednesday and Friday 11-4:30, Thursdays 11-6 and Saturdays 10-4. Contact Bob Nopper or A.K. Hutchinson at salemartistguild@aol.com for membership information.

Alpacas of Breezy Hill Ranch will be open most weekends between now and Christmas from 10-4pm. Stop by for a visit and a hands-on learning experience with alpacas. Call 518-854-3680 to confirm hours or to make an appointment. The Breezy Hill Ranch store has natural color yarn, roving and raw fleece. They also sell clothing products made from alpacas raised in the USA . The ranch is located at 2215 County Route 47, Salem NY 12865 . Call for directions.

Lisa & David Proulx

alpaca

Breezy Hill Ranch
2215 County Route 47
Salem, NY 12865
518-854-3680

www.alpacasofbreezyhillranch.com

lproulx1@yahoo.com

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I am an
Anger management facilitator
And a Mediator …….
And a Listener
It is all about better choices
It is all about understanding why we behave the way we do
It is all about listening
It is all about making decisions
It is all about taking responsibility
It is all about not giving our power away
It is all about meeting those four needs (love, freedom, fun and power)
And it is all about our expectations…
And it is all about where we want to be and what we have to change to get there…

Mary Kilpatrick
141 East Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
518 854 7224

Can I help you?

My experience is:

1993 – 2002 – Great Meadow Correctional Facility/Maximum Security Prison, Comstock, NY
At the request of the prison the “Life Without Violence” program was instituted as the only nonviolent program offered in the prison for 9 years. In 2002, New York State placed “ART”, a state run program, in place. Our program was experiential and met once a month for a 3-day/18 hour program. We instructed 40-45 prisoners per month in anger management and life skills emphasizing behavior control.

July 2003 to present – Once a week program at the Washington County Jail offered to prisoners to learn how to control their anger and understand their behavior better.

Qualifications beyond those 16 years of experience are college degree, master courses, mediation certificate from Albany Law School, restorative justice programs, reality therapy training……

Fitness Connection
4283 State Route 22, Salem, NY 12865
www.fitnessconnection.biz
phone: 518-854-8205
email: FitnessConnectionLLC@gmail.com

Fitness Connection offers something for everyone, including youth!
Owner Ruth Jameson is a Registered Nurse who understands how important physical activity is to improving health and well-being. Ruth wanted to offer local activities and programs that improve health and fitness to all age groups and fitness levels. Everybody is welcome!
Fitness Connection has a full line of strength training and conditioning equipment, as well as, elliptical cross trainers, tread mills and upright and recumbent bikes. The personal trainers are well educated and eager to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
There are many dance and fitness classes to choose from including ZUMBA®, Jazz Dance, Tribal Workout, Pilates, Group Strength Training, Adult Bootcamp and Step UP!
with more classes coming soon! The instructors are all local talents with a variety of backgrounds. Fitness Connection is proud to offer a Youth Athletic Development program available to all youth who want to learn proper athletic technique and improve their overall athletic performance. The focus is on speed, agility and strength training. The program is available to all youth from age 6 through college level. Classes are taught by Jon Hudak, MS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Stop by today and see this great addition to Salem! Open Mon - Fri 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Krista's Kinder Garden

Looking for the perfect daycare? Krista's Kinder Garden, a registered daycare with a creative preschool curriculum, opened late this summer. Owner Krista Sullivan relocated to Salem from South Glens Falls where she ran a successful daycare for many years. Her new school in Salem teaches children the skills they need to succeed as students and responsible citizens. The curriculum also prepares students to meet Salem Central School's kindergarten requirements. Call Krista at 854-8044.

The Flower Shop at Laura's Garden

Laura and Pete Dunham announce the opening of the Flower Shop at Laura's Garden, five miles east of the village at 2307 County Route 153. Laura spent 15 years at the Vermont County Store before expanding her home perennial business. The retail shop includes flowers, houseplants, dried flowers, baskets, gift items and, during the holiday season, holiday plants, greenery and trimmings. Laura's is open 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Flower arrangements are available for pick up or local delivery. Call 854-3833.

Battenkill Valley Creamery

The McEachron family has been dairy farming in the Battenkill Valley region for more than a century. Today they manage a herd of 400, up from twelve cows in 1902. In 2006, father and son team Don and Seth McEachron opened the Battenkill Valley Creamery to diversify the family business and protect themselves from fluctuating milk prices. The fledgling business, which sells milk and cream in plastic and old-fashioned glass bottles, is already a huge success. What makes their milk products unique? The McEachrons grow their own feed and use no synthetic growth hormones on their animals. Their mixed breed herd produces milk that is higher in calcium and non-fat solids, giving their milk a fresh, full flavor. To increase distribution, the McEachrons recently began selling their products from a Milk Wagon, which makes stops at the Fort Edward Agway and Falls Farm and Garden in Hudson Falls. Be on the lookout for homemade ice cream when the Battenkill Valley Creamery begins making their own soon.

The Battenkill Valley Creamery self-service shop is open daily from 6am-8pm. For more information on products and retail outlets, call Seth McEachron at 518-859-2923 or visit them on the Web at http://www.blogger.com/www.battenkillcreamery.com.

Alden Painting

John Alden began painting in 1979 and has spent the last eighteen years as a self-employed house painter. Before coming to Salem, he worked in several communities on the east coast, including Newport, Rhode Island, where he painted the Tennis Hall of Fame, and Lake George, where he worked on custom homes. Originally from Great Barrington, Mass., Alden came to Salem when he found a piece of property where he could imagine building a home and raising his children. "We're pretty fortunate to live here," he says. "It's a nice place to live. If you've done a lot of traveling, you see that."

Alden takes on both residential and commercial projects, and this past summer, worked on the East Hebron Presbyterian Church. Other projects include the Abrams, Tomasi and Sauer buildings on Main Street in the village. He also painted the Wirt home on Archibald Street and the stately Victorian next to the Post Office. He most enjoys residential work, talking with homeowners about their projects and advising them on colors and other details. "I like being creative with colors," Alden says. "I like the fine detail work."

In the winter months, Alden welcomes interior painting jobs. To find out more about Alden Painting or to schedule a consultation, call (860) 941-2201.