WINDHAM, NEW YORK'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS, FESTIVALS, CONCERTS AND PICNICS IN GREENE COUNTY

May 2: The Avalons provide the musical beat from the 40’s and 50’s at the Windham Civic Center. Call 518-734-4405 for more information.

May 16 - August 10: Line, Shape, Color, Mood Exhibition at GCCA Mountaintop Gallery.

May 23: A reflection by the Windham Ashland Jewett Central School Historical Society. Call 518-734-3400 for more information.

May 23 & 24: "What a bargain!" A Memorial Day Craft Fair to be held at the Masonic Temple on Main Street. Call 518-734-4405 for more information.

May 28: A lecture and slide show celebrating 200 years of Windham’s history at the Windham Civic Center at 8pm. Call 518-734-4264 for more information.

May 30: Let the music ring out! Enjoy a traditional Scottish and Irish Celtic Chamber Music Concert performed by Abby Newton and Company at the Windham Civic Center. Musicians: Abby Newton & Celtic Crossing at Windham Civic Centre. For more information, please call 518-734-4405.

May 30: A stained glass demonstration and exhibit by local senior citizens of our Golden Age Club at the Masonic Temple on Main Street. Call 518-734-9921 for more information.

May 30: Wally Thompson will demonstrate his dry brushing of ceramics at the Masonic Temple on Main Street. Call 518-734-9921 for more information.

June 6: "Hey…they don’t build houses like this anymore!!!" Tour some of our beautiful homes in Windham and Ashland with the Greene County Historical Society from 10 am to 4pm. For more information, please call 518-731-6490 or 518-966-8115

June 26: The Windham Chamber of Commerce yells, "Fore!!!" with its Bicentennial Golf Tournament. Call 518-734-3852 for more info.

July 4: KABLAM!!!! Come and enjoy some of the best fireworks this side of Disney World! We’re having our Bicentennial Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks!!! Call 518-734-3288 for times.

July 4 &5: Our annual Craft Fair at the Masonic Temple…you’ll leave with something! Call 518-734-3469 for more information.

July 11: Have we got culture or what? Come and listen to our Gala Concert celebrating the town’s Bicentennial with performers from the Metropolitan Opera House!!! Musicians to include: Violinist Magdalena Golczewski, Opera Bass William Wilderman, Pianist Volodymir Vynnytsky and the Leontovych String Quartet. Please call 518-734-3868 as tickets will surely go fast!

July 25: The culture continues….. The Windham Chamber Music Festival is proud to present Mezzo-Soprano singer Patricia Steiner, and Baritone Robert Maherin from the Metropolitan Opera House. Included in the program are Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland, Paul Bowles, William Bolcom and Richard Rogers. Mr. Volodymir Vynnytsky will perform as Pianist for the evening event. Call 518-734-3868 for more information.

July 25: Another chance perhaps to pick up that special something at the Summer Craft Fair at the Masonic Temple. Call 518-734-3469.

July 31: "Get your motor running…" It’s the Knights of The Road Bicentennial Golf Tournament. Please call 518-734-4144 for more information.

August 1: "Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy, days of summer…" The residents of Windham celebrate their town’s Bicentennial with an old fashioned picnic at C.D. Lane Park. Call 518-734-4405 for more information. (Rain Date: August 2, 1998).

August 8: Come and enjoy the world-renowned Jazz pianist Adam Makowicz at the Windham Civic Center. At 8 PM. Be there. Cool. Call 518-734-4405 for more info.

August 14, 15, & 16 - Greek Festival at Greek Community Center

August 15: "Now class…who wore the Blue and who wore the Gray?". A good way to find out would be at "Tenting Tonight" , a Civil War drama at the Windham Civic Center at 7:30 PM . Call 518-734-4405 for more information.

August 15 & 16: Civil War history becomes alive!!! A Civil War Encampment will be performed at the Windham Civic Center on both days at 10 am. Also, concert music of the period will be performed in the Center Church. Please call 518-734-4405 or 518-734-3180.

August 15 through November 9: See beauty through the lenses of others. Our own Francis Driscoll will curate a Photograph Exhibition. Come and enjoy the Grand Opening Reception on August 15th from 2-4pm at the GCCA Mountaintop Gallery. The theme of the show will be determined by entries received. Please call 518-734-3104.

August 22 & 23: Do you enjoy truly beautiful architecture? Then come and see and support our beautiful Centre Church at our Benefit Sale. Call 518-734-4405 for more information.

September 5, 6, & 7: Taking a break from watching the telethon? Then come by the Masonic Temple on these days and enjoy the Labor Day Fair. Call 518-734-3469 for more info.

September 6: Remember When? A concert of period music performed by the "Little Delaware Chamber Players" at the Windham Civic Center at 2 PM. For more information, please call 518-734-4405.

September 19 & 20: What do you buy all those people on your Holiday List? Come check out the Invitational Craft Fair at Ski Windham. Call 518-734-4300 for more info.

September 26 & 27: "The Great Catskill Mountain Quilt Show" at Ski Windham from 10 am to 4 PM. True works of art from the heart will be on exhibit. Call 1-800-LAND-SKY.

September 26 & 27: Pack up the kids for this one! Sponsored by the Windham Bureau of Lodging and Tourism, it’s the "Autumn A-Fair" in Windham! Have a great day enjoying hayrides, games, petting zoos, food, crafts, music, clowns, balloons, food (did I mention food?). Call 1-800-LAND-SKY for more information!!!

October 3: CRUNCH!!! It’s the Apple Fest at the Windham/Hensonville United Methodist Church. All kinds of yummy goodies! Please call 518-734-4122 for more information.

October 3: Fall Foliage Fest at Ski Windham. Call 518-734-4300 for more info….The falling leaves…..

October 3: "Hey…those dogs can RUN!" But did you know that they actually make wonderful companions? Come and find out about them at the Greyhound Walk! At 10am from St. Theresa’s church, fifty or more of them will parade through Windham’s business district to WAJ Central school, where an adoption clinic will be set up. The clinic will run through October 4th. Please call 518-768-2579 for more information.

October 3 & 4: "Antiques in Historic Windham" show and sale. From 11 am until 5 PM at the WAJ Central School. Handicap accessible. Over 40 quality dealers, indoors and out, food, glass grinders and appraisers. Here’s where to find that special piece you’ve been looking for! Call 518-734-3426 for more info.

October 4: VVVRRROOOMMMM…..It’s the Road Rally sponsored by The Windham Rotary Club. Beginning at the Greek Community Center on Route 23. What’s a Road Rally? Well, it’s fun for sure--so call 518-734-5390 and find out more!!!

October 10-11: The Harvest Fair at Ski Windham.

October 10 & 11 & 12: Columbus Day Fair at Ski Windham

October 17: Mountaintop Historical Society Hardenbergh Costume Ball celebrating Windham's Bicentennial. at Ski Windham

October 24: Pumpkin Painting Contest at Catskill Savings Bank.

November 21 - January 11: Holiday Craft Exhibition at GCCA Mountaintop Gallery.

December 3: The Holidays can cause your blood pressure to rise! So, play it safe and have it checked for FREE at the Catskill Savings Bank on Route 296. No appointment necessary.

December 4: OOOHHH, AHHHH! The annual lighting of the Windham Giants! Two beautiful evergreens in front of the WAJ Central School. Who needs that sapling in Manhattan anyway? Call 734-3400 for more info.

December 5: "Like, this guy has time to eat too?" Enjoy a Pancake Brunch with Santa, sponsored by the WAJ PTSA at the WAJ Central School. There will be lots of entertainment while you munch, and then from 1 PM ‘til 3 PM, dancing with a cool DJ. Start jingling!!! Strictly limited to 200 people. Call Lori Brabazon at 518-734-5701 for reservations.

December 5: "Yes Virginia, there really is a perfect gift…." betcha you’ll find one at the Christmas Craft Show held by the Mt. Star Oasis O.E.S. at the Masonic Hall on Main Street. That starts at 10 a.m. Then, if your stomach rumbles, you can catch a good meal there, too! BBQ chicken and ribs will be served, starting at 3pm and ending by 6 PM. Take-outs only.

December 5: "What? You forgot the dessert?" Never fear! Pick up a delicious one at the Christmas Bake and Craft sale at the Windham-Hensonville United Methodist Church on Main Street from 10 is until 1 PM.

December 5: Sample delicious goodies at the Holiday Open House at The Bountiful Basket on Route 23 in Windham. Learn how to make a beautiful wreath bow, too! Call 734-3387 for more info.

December 27: "Please! Get me away from all of these toys and kids!!!" Show your significant other that you understand true culture. Come and enjoy the Windham Chamber Music Festival tonight at 7:30 PM. The world renowned Gregg Smith Singers will be performing. All tickets $15 and proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the Centre Church Building. Go on…splurge!

January 16 - 25: "These kids are just SO Talented"…The GCCA Mountaintop Gallery, located on Main Street, exhibits works from the local children in REFLECTIONS. Call 734-3104 for more information.

January 30 -March 15: Can you appreciate true beauty? Then stop by the GCCA Mountaintop Gallery again and see the landscapes created by local artists. Call 734-3104 for more information.

February 5: Lifeguard Race at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 6: Warren Miller/Amstel Light Lift 6 Apres-Ski Party. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 8: Classic Schnapps Waiters' Challenge. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 10: Windham Town Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 12: Friday Night Slopestyle Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 12: 7th Annual Contractors' Race at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 13-20: Ski Fest at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 20-21: Freestyle Meet at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 24: Windham Town Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 26: Friday Night Slopestyle Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 27-28: Disabled Ski Festival at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 27-28: Subaru Master the Mountain at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

February 28: Hartman Memorial Race at Ski Windham. Call 800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 5: Friday Night Slopestyle Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 6: Salomon Snowblade & Snowboard Supercross at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 10: Windham Town Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 12: Friday Night Slopestyle Challenge Finals at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 13: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 14: Orthopedic Race at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 16: Snowmakers' Race at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 19: Friday Night Slopestyle Challenge Finals at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 20: Season Passholders' Cup at Ski Windham. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

March 20 - May 17: Works by local artist in HERE AND THERE. Call the GCCA Mountaintop Gallery at 734-3104 for more info.

March 27: Windham Chamber of Commerce 2d Annual Ball and Raffle at 8:00 PM at Ski Windham. Big Band music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar. Raffle tickets for sale at Windham Mountain Outfitters, Kaylynn's, Bountiful Basket, Catskill Savings Bank, and Ski Windham Guest Services. Winners need not be present. For further info: 518-734-3852 (phone/fax) or toll free 877-2 WINDHAM.

March 27-28: Spring Fling at Ski Windham. Activities include a pond skimming contest and Mardi Gras on the mountain. Call 1-800-SKI-WINDHAM for further information.

April 10 & 11: Kaaterskill Spring Rush and Prelude on the Mountaintop. Call 800-355-2287 for further information.

July 3: Greene Room Players present an American history in song. 8PM at the Windham Civic Centre; call 518-589-6297 for further information. Free admission, and donations are welcomed. 8:00 PM.

July 10: Windham Chamber Music Festival at the Windham Civic Center....Gala Opening Night Concert: The Borealis Wind Quintet, Meridan String Quartet, and other musicians feature music by composers Schubert, Wagner, and Bach. Tickets: $15 General, $12 Seniors, $10 WCMF members. Call 518-734-3868 for further information. 8:00 PM.

July 24: Windham Chamber Music Festival at the Windham Civic Centre. Music by Rachmaninoff and Schumann performed by cellist David Heiss and pianist John Churchwell. Tickets: $15 General, $12 Seniors, $10 WCMF members. For further information, call 518-734-3868. 8:00 PM.

July 31: The Avalons. A return concert featuring big band music of the 40’s and 50's. Tickets: $12 General, $10 Seniors; Windham Civic Centre; call 518-589-6297 for further information. 8:00 PM.

August 7: Windham Chamber Music Festival at the Windham Civic Centre. "From Broadway to the Opera": Metropolitan Vocal Arts Quintet of the Metropolitan Opera perform Broadway and Opera favorites. Tickets: $15 General, $12 Seniors, $10 WCMF members
For further information, call 518-734-3868. 8:00 PM

August 14: "Songs of the American People" Period music of Colonial times, mid-nineteenth century, and contemporary folk by Windham artist John Quinn and fellow musician Michael Yates.
Free Admission. Windham Civic Centre; call 518-734-3868 for further information. 8:00 PM

August 21: Windham Chamber Music Festival at the Windham Civic Centre. "An Evening of American Jazz." Music by "The Lynne Arriale Trio." Tickets: $15 General, $12 Seniors, $10 WCMF members. 8:00 PM. For further information, call 518-734-3868.

August 28: "Ashokan Farewell." The Civil War and Beyond. Nationally renowned folk artists Jay Unger and Molly Mason present a concert of period song and traditional fiddle tunes. Tickets: $15 at the door, $12 in advance. Windham Civic Centre; call 518-589-6297 for further information. 8:00 PM

September 4: Windham Chamber Music Festival at the Windham Civic Centre. Join violin virtuoso James Buswell and cellist Carol Ou for an evening of Bach, Ravel and Gliere. Tickets: $15 General, $12 Seniors, $10 WCMF members. For further information, call 518-734-3868. 8:00 PM

September 11: At 8:00 PM at the Centre Church, "From the Baroque to Brazil," featuring Richard Jacobowski, guitar; Lawrence Del Casale, guitar; Chico Mendoza, percussion and Barbara Rearick, vocalist. Program: Suite for Lute; Montemayor (Romance de los Pinos); Rafaga; Marieta (Mazurka); Rumores de la Caleta (Malaguena) Four Tonadillas; Tiento Pur Guitare; Tango en Skai; Batucada; Estudio en B Menor; Danza Paraguaya; Luiza; Double Rainbow. Sponsored by the Windham Chamber of Commerce.

September 18 & 19: 4th Annual Olde Time Fair and Quilt Show at Ski-Windham. Featuring beautiful quilts, and activities for the kids, too. Call 518-734-4300 for more information.

September 25: Third Annual Greyhound Parade on Main Street. Starting at 10 AM at St. Theresa's church, the parade continues to WAJ Central School. An adoption clinic will follow.

September 25 & 26: Windham's Autumn A-Fair on Route 23 in Windham. A townwide celebration of the Fall season in the Great Northern Catskills. Running from 10 AM - 4 PM, the Autumn A-Fair includes music, pony rides, maple syrup demonstrations, crafts, square dancing, clowns and magicians, and a lot of other fun stuff.

September 25 & 26: Classic Car Jamboree at Ski Windham. Call 518-734-4300 for more information.

September 28: Annual Windham Golf Tournament. Sixty-five dollar fee includes cart, green fees, dinner and prizes. Call Kay at 518-734-5328 for reservations.

October 2 & 3: Foliagefest and Country Fair at Ski Windham. Celebrate the hues of Fall in country surroundings. Country band, rope shoe, and activities for the kids. Hay rides and balloon sculpturing, too. Call 518-734-4300 for further information.

October 9 & 10: Fall Family Fest at Ski Windham. A family-centric celebration featuring a carnival, face painter, magic shows, pumpkin carving, and more. Call 518-734-4300 for more information.