The Sons of the American Legion will hold its 24th annual Pig Roast on Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to dusk at Mahopac American Legion Post 1080, 333 Buckshollow Road, Mahopac. The event will include a pig roast, clambake, steamers, clam chowder, barbecued ribs, fried turkey, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, raffles and 50-50 drawings. Tickets are $55 in advance by July 18 or $60 after July 18; children under 12 are free. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Proceeds benefit American Legion and veterans programs. For tickets, mail checks payable to SAL1080 to SAL1080, P.O. Box 915, Mahopac, NY 10541. For more information, call Lou Logozio at 914-438-0491.
The Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac will be held 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday except July 5 and Sept. 6 through Oct. 18 at Chamber Park (953 South Lake Blvd.) in Mahopac. From fresh local finds to delicious treats and community favorites, the market has become a favorite weekend destination for residents and visitors alike.
Organizers are looking for musical acts, crafters and more, and are inviting people with “big community energy” to come be part of the “market magic.”
Storytime readers, game and activity leaders, farm and food educators, face painters and more are invited to reach out to Danielle at CFM@townofcarmelny.gov or call 845-628-7888.
The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase will take place Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature 4-H exhibits and miniature horse showmanship, K-9 demonstrations and corgi races, Revolutionary War 250th anniversary activities, pony rides, entertainment, kid-friendly activities, educational displays, community organizations, vendors, the NY Cruisers Car Show and food trucks.
For more information, visit VisitPutnam.org.
Chabad of Putnam will host a Mid-Summer Pop-Up Homemade Falafel Stand on Thursday, July 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5 Fair St., Carmel. Guests can enjoy freshly made falafel or shawarma pitas prepared to order with homemade falafel or shawarma, hummus, techina, Israeli salad, pickles and grilled eggplant. Falafel is $12 and shawarma is $18. Diners may eat on-site or take their meals to go. For planning purposes, RSVP by texting or WhatsApping 917-912-5933, emailing info@putnamchabad.org or visiting PutnamChabad.org/rsvp.
National Night Out returns to Airport Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering an evening of free family fun while fostering connections between residents and local law enforcement. Hosted by the Carmel Police Department and the Town of Carmel Recreation Department, the event will feature free barbecue, games, a bounce house and more at Airport Park, 161 Hill St., Mahopac. Admission is free.
Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Christmas in July Vendor Sale on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Four Brothers Pizza Restaurant, 654 Route 6, Mahopac. The event will feature local vendors and will spotlight United for the Troops, a charity that provides comfort items to members of the military. Attendees are encouraged to support the featured cause while browsing vendors and can also receive a coupon for 10 percent off a future meal at Four Brothers with a qualifying event receipt. The event is presented by ItsMyBag & Friends Gives Back Collective.
The Recreation and Parks Department's free Sunset Concert Series will be held Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sycamore Park, 790 Long Pond Road, Mahopac. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• July 30 – Back to the Garden 1969: A celebration of the music of Woodstock and the late 1960s.
• Aug. 6 – Orquesta Afinke: High-energy Latin music
Call the Recreation and Parks Department at 845-628-7888 for more information.
O'Reilly Arts Bic Pen Illustrations: From July 29 through Aug. 31, the Mahopac Public Library's Third Floor Gallery will showcase more than 35 black Bic pen pet portraits by Yorktown Heights illustrator Dylan O'Reilly. Many of the works will be available for purchase.
Get Ready to Read: Starting Monday, Aug. 3, at 5:30 p.m., rising first graders can participate in "Get Ready to Read with Ms. Marisa," a four-day phonics and reading-readiness program taught by a certified elementary school teacher. Through games, stories and hands-on activities, children will build letter-sound, blending, sight-word and early reading skills. Registration covers Aug. 3-6, and children are expected to attend all four sessions. Register at mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009, ext. 139.
Math Games: Children entering kindergarten and first grade can enjoy movement-based math activities during "Math Games" on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11:30 a.m. Led by a Mahopac math teacher, the program is designed to encourage mathematical thinking through play. Register at mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009, ext. 139.
Adult Trivia Night: Test your knowledge during four rounds of trivia hosted by JB from Hudson Valley Trivia on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Winners of each round will receive a prize. Register at mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100.
Grant workshop: Nonprofit staff, board members and community advocates can learn the fundamentals of finding grant opportunities during "Navigating Grants with Candid for Nonprofits" on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. Registration is required at mahopaclibrary.org or by calling 845-628-2009, ext. 100.
Grace Lutheran Church (3830 Gomer St.) will host the next Yorktown Repair Cafe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday July 25. Want to get some of your broken items back in service and keep them out of the waste stream? The folks at the Repair Cafe may be able to help. Lamps, small appliances, bikes, clocks, fabrics, toys, wooden items, crockery, jewelry, computers and electronics — anything broken is welcome at the Repair Cafe. Volunteer specialists will assess whether an item can be repaired and, if possible, fix it for free. Use the Yorktown Repair Cafe page on Signup Genius to register, or just walk in.
The Lake Mahopac Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. The luncheon and business meeting will be held at Airport Park in Mahopac. The program, “Making an Herb Wreath,” will feature Garden Club President Marie Braun demonstrating how to make a decorative wreath using herbs from her garden. Participants will then make their own herb wreaths. The fee is $5. Members are encouraged to bring their lunch.
The Recreation and Parks Dept. will host its annual Movies in the Meadow series at Camarda Park, 226 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel. Movies begin at dusk and are free for town residents. Upcoming showings include "The Lego Movie" on July 31 (presented in collaboration with Reed Memorial Library), and "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" on Aug. 28. For more info, call 845-628-7888.
The Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual carnival over two weekends: July 23-26 and July 30-Aug. 1. The carnival will feature rides, games, food, the department's famous sausage and peppers, the annual raffle and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.
Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 23-24; 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26. The second weekend runs 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, and 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
The annual firemen's parade will kick off the carnival on Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m.
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