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Quarry Ridge Alpaca Washington County Fiber Tour
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Quarry Ridge Alpacas
in Us at Quarry Ridge Alpacas for the Washington County Fiber Tour!** Quarry Ridge Alpacas453 Quarry Road, Salem, NY 12865 April 25 & 26 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (both days)Overlooking the beautiful mountains of Vermont, Quarry Ridge Alpacas is home to a small herd of alpacas. After more than 20 years raising show-quality animals, we are now focusing on the fiber side of our farm.During the tour you can: Shop luxurious alpaca yarns and specialty blends Browse hand-woven and hand-knitted items Watch ongoing demonstrations of spinning and weaving Meet the bunnies on Sunday!Come enjoy the farm, see the alpacas, and learn more about the wonderful world of fiber. We look forward to your visit!For more information please visit: https://quarryridgealpacas.com/
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Barn Quilt Class at Salem First United Presbyterian
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:30 | Salem First United Presbyterian Church, 13 West Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
Get ready for another Barn Quilt class! Let’s welcome spring by making art with your neighbors and friends at the Salem First United Presbyterian Church, in Salem NY. All materials are provided and you will leave with a beautiful 2×2 barn quilt suitable for hanging indoors or outdoors. A wide variety of designs are available. Reach out to me to reserve your spot! Fee is $90 (this is a fundraiser for SoSalem, a portion of the fee will be shared with that organization). Send a direct message here to sign up or email juliaweston04@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Do not engage with third parties who ask you for money to make a reservation!!!

Washington County Fiber Tour
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Quarry Ridge Alpacas
The **33rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour** is happening **April 25–26, 2026**!
Explore beautiful farms across Washington County from **10 AM – 4 PM** both days. Meet alpacas, sheep, lambs, goats, bunnies, llamas and more while learning about the amazing world of fiber animals and fiber arts.
Enjoy **FREE demonstrations** of spinning, knitting, weaving, and felting. Visit the Battenkill Carding and Spinning Mill. Shop for handspun yarns, fleeces, handmade fiber goods, and local farm products.
Bring your friends and family and spend the weekend driving from farm to farm through scenic Washington County in Eastern Upstate New York!
**April 25–26, 2026** **10 AM – 4 PM**
Come celebrate farms, fiber, and community with us!

Bridges of Madison County at Fort Salem Theater
2026-04-25, 2026-04-24 | Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Kids Club at Merck
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Merck Forest & Farmland, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States
About the event

Program Details

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00am – 11:30am

Where: Meet at the Visitor Center

Ages: 18 months to 5 years (with caregiver)

Cost: Registration is required for all participants (child AND adult) 18 months and older!

Timber Framing 101 at Merck
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Merck Forest & Farmland, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States
About the event

Have you ever looked at a timber frame structure and wondered how it was built? This course is for you! Designed for beginners with little or no prior experience, Timber Framing 101 gives you hands-on instruction in the fundamental techniques of this centuries-old craft.
Two-day workshop
April 24th, 8 am to 4 pm
April 25th, 8 am to 4 pm
Over two full days in Merck Forest’s timber frame shop, you’ll learn to read timber frame plans, handle traditional tools with confidence, and cut joinery, including mortises and tenons, using green wood harvested here. You’ll build a mailbox post to take home. Each post is unique, shaped by the timber’s natural character. Explore the Merck Forest landscape and see how thoughtful timber harvesting supports both skilled craft and a healthy forest. Whether you’re drawn to traditional building, woodworking, or simply want to get your hands on the tools and material
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Repair Cafe!
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Garden Club at Merck
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Merck Forest & Farmland, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States
About the event

Join Farm Manager Hadley Stock for the monthly Garden Club meeting, a hands-on gathering for garden enthusiasts interested in growing their skills and knowledge. In each month, participants will learn about soil health, seed starting, crop rotation, composting, and vegetable and flower gardening techniques. You will receive practical knowledge and insights, as well as guidance and inspiration for your own growing projects. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or getting your hands dirty for the first time, the Garden Club is a welcoming space to learn, share, and celebrate the joy of cultivating the land together.

Registration Required

Golden Hour Hike at Merck
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Merck Forest & Farmland, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States
About the event

Experience the magic of a Golden Hour Farm Hike at Merck Forest & Farmland Center, when the setting sun paints the landscape in a golden glow. Wander with a MFFC Field Educator through the working farm and surrounding woodlands, encountering the breathtaking views to the east and west along the way. An easy end-of-day hike with good company and great photo opportunities for all, set against some of the farm’s best views.

Registration Required

Yoga and Fiber Workshop
2026-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Sewing Machine Basics with Bev Kratzert
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Bancroft Public Library, 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
Learn To Use Your Sewing Machine Class! Part Two!
Have a sewing machine in the closet that you’re not really sure how start with? Or maybe you have a machine that just doesn’t seem to sew right? Chances are, it’s a very small problem! Come join us as we go over the basics how to thread your machine, fill the bobbin, learn basic stitches and sewing machine parts –and how to troubleshoot issues.
Participants will need to bring their own sewing machine, scissors – and fabric to sew on.
Just bring something you no longer wear -or swing by the Shoppe Off Broadway and pick something up there!
The library will have some resources available. Please let us know when you sign up, what you might need.
Creativity awaits!
To sign up call or email: mcarll@sals.edu and 518-854-7463

Rotary International Dinner
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Salem First United Presbyterian Church, 13 West Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

2nd Continental Artillary Regiment Reenactment
2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Hebron NY Preservation Society, 6560 State Route 22, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
834 Chamberlain Mills Road, Hebron NY

Community Coffee Hour
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
Stop in, grab a FREE cup of coffee, and settle in for easy conversation and friendly faces. No agenda, no pressure — just a relaxed morning to connect with neighbors!

Concert in the Court Room: E.T.E
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
FREE EVENTSOur Live! Folklife Concert Series continues with support from the Folklife Center at Crandall Library.
For more information: salemcourthouse.org/upcomingevents
March 13th- KalosMarch 20th- HildalandMarch 27th- Tim O’Shea & Friends
April 10th- É.T.ÉApril 17th- Paper WingsApril 24th- The Wolff SistersMay 8th- Windborne
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor’s Office and the New York State Legislatur

Car Cruise In
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Napa-Salem Auto, 187 N Main Street, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Redcoats to Rebels
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | East Hebron United Presbterian Church, 6559 State Route 22, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Earth Day
2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Bancroft Public Library, 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

45th Annual Salem April Fool's Race
2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
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Run in scenic and historic Salem, NY. Numerous prizes and fun for all–expert or novice runners. The scenic runs begin and end at Salem Washington Academy.
PLEASE READ!
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 9 AM 10K race
10:00 AM 1 mile children’s race (ages 14 and under)
10:30 AM 5K race

Entry Fee:
If registered before March 20, 2026
$35.00 for both 5K and 10K ($40 after 3/20 or race day)
$ 30.00 for either 5K or 10K ($35 after 3/20 or race day)
$ 6.00 for 1 mile race ($10 after 3/20 or race day)
$35.00 for any two races ($40 after 3/20 or race day)
All entrants registered by March 20 will receive an April Fool’s T-shirt, all others while supplies last
(Child small, medium, and large available)
Proceeds support the Historic Salem Courthouse and the Salem Central School Classes of 2027 and 2028
Water stops will be provided
Awards: 1 mile – all entrants will receive a ribbon
5K and 10K – awards for first place in each race
awards for first in each age group (no duplicates)
Age Groups: 1 mile: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
5K, 10K: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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Story Makers
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Bancroft Public Library, 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
Story Makers, a new writing group, is starting on the first Thursday of the month at Bancroft Library. This group is for adult writers to share and critique works-in-progress of passion and depth, in every genre. Meets at 7 pm in Proudfit Hall, no need to register.

Saving Family Mementos: Organizing Digital Albums
2026-03-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Bancroft Public Library, 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
The average American has over 70,000 digital images in their photo collection. We are the most documented generations in the history of the world. But all those great memories might as well not exist if we are overwhelmed with the sheer quantity of the images we each have, or if we can’t find them when we want them, or if we have only a vague idea of who some of the people are in the photos on our devices. Plus, how safe and secure are the devices that you use to keep your digital photos?
Learn how to identify and locate where your photos are stored, how to quickly eliminate duplicates and junk, and how to choose a backup system that is right for you.
Carolynn Duffy, through her business, Kinship Matters, is a genealogist and photo organizer in Washington County, with fifteen years professional experience helping to create a rich and complete legacy for clients and their family, through researching, documenting, preserving, and archiving clients’ personal histories, photos, heirlooms, and memorabilia. She knows firsthand how irreplaceable and meaningful photos can be; how important it is for them to be organized and labeled in order to keep them from becoming a pile of strangers in a box; and how critical where they are stored is to keeping them safe, accessible, and preserved for now and future generations. She also knows what it’s like to inherit objects that family referred to as “heirlooms,” but to have no idea of the meaning behind the memento.
Registration Required! mcarll@sals.edu, 518-854-7463, bancroftlibrary.org

Needle Felting Workshop:Make Your Own Bunny!
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States
Celebrate Spring by needle felting this adorable bunny using wool from Holly & Vine Farm! Rebecca and Mitchell, along with their two daughters, raise sheep in Jackson and create beautiful, farm-grown wool.
In this hands-on class, Rebecca will guide you step by step through the process of making your very own felted bunny. She discovered needle felting through 4-H after many unsuccessful attempts at knitting and has spent years experimenting and developing fun, approachable felted designs.
No experience is necessary to participate! $25/pp (scholarships available, contact: office@salemcourthouse.org )
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: square.link/u/mb0raH1h

Concert in the Court Room: Hildaland
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, 12865, United States

Ribbon Cutting!
2026-03-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
