Photo Gallery: Auction and community fest returns to St. James in North Salem

Andrea Good and Inger Imset show off the interesting items that were snapped up at the auction.

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Amanda and Rob Feldman were among the visitors checking out the silent auction table.

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Carolyn Young selling raffle tickets for this year’s quilt, “Bee Kind.”

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Greg Bobbin, Margaret Eaton, Ken Lippman, Lizzie Morgan, Bobbe Staltz, Rob Schnack, and Bill Josiger keeping guests fed.

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Sophia Irizarry and Casey Fischer showcasing the tasty treats for sale.

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Loraine Stern with Daniel and Lois Chanofsky of Mahopac.

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On display was a quilt with the church’s logo in a rainbow of colors.

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Bob Herzberg, Tank Schneck, Jen Upchurch, and Jason Schneck at the "White Elephant" table.

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Lorraine Hathaway shows off items for sale in the boutique.

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Jeanne Farewell and happy customer Nancy Falls-Aronchick at the boutique.

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It was Christmas in July at the boutique with volunteer elf Dawn Irizarry.

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John Irizarry, Dawn Irizarry, Jeanne Farewell, Robert Threadway, Karen Midkiff, Leili Zhang, Lorraine Hathaway, Sharon Gunthel, and Joan Guthrie.

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Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 3:16 pm

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - St. James Episcopal Church in North Salem held its 67th auction and community fest on a beautiful Saturday in July.

The beloved annual event featured a live auction under a tent, a boutique, "White Elephant," a handmade quilt raffle, fresh produce and bakery goods, hot dogs and burgers, and a silent auction with items donated by local businesses where folks could bid on everything from golf outings, wine, and jewelry to art and fine dining or salon experiences.

It drew a large crowd. Some folks came for an hour or two while others were happy to hang out for the whole day.

It also helped feed North Salem’s neighbors with a collection of canned or packaged goods that were donated to the Brewster Food Pantry.