Al Fresco – A Two Day Celebration at the Courthouse
The Courthouse Community Center in Salem was the scene of a two day celebration of our rich agricultural heritage, our sense of community and wonderful food on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th. This year's co-chairs Bob Akland, Donna Farringer, Julie Moline and Dottie Schneider marveled at the efficiency in which plans for the dinner for 400 and brunch for 300 came together. Guests dined under crisp white tents on the CCC lawn while enjoying entertainment provided by the Roadside Blues Band on Saturday and the Rachel Cuite Quartet with special guest musicians Antoine Drye and Paul Odey Sunday. Guest Chef Bob Nopper did an outstanding job creating a delicious summer meal for guests who proclaimed it the finest Al Fresco dinner to date. The CCC is grateful for the 200 volunteers who worked with such wonderful spirit to ensure the success of the weekend. Plans are already underway for Al Fresco 2011!
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Lunch, Learn & Play at the CCC
The children of Salem and the surrounding communities have had a wonderful summer enjoying Lunch, Learn & Play being offered at the Courthouse Community Center. 110 children between the ages of 5 and 12 have participated in the American Red Cross Swim classes at Lake Lauderdale in the morning and returned to the CCC mid-day for a nutritious lunch and an afternoon of enjoyable enrichment opportunities. The six week program offers the participants constructive use of their time for 9 hours each day. Herb Perkins and Kim Gariepy have done a fantastic job organizing the program and providing wonderful guest artists, musicians, historians and educators. On Friday, July 30th, the Salem Volunteer Fire Department visited the children providing an exciting photo opportunity. The CCC is grateful to the Shoppe Off Broadway and a few generous parents whose support has made this year's Lunch, Learn & Play a reality. 
On Saturday, August 7 at 8 pm, children and their parents are welcome to participate in the Sound of Music sing along organized by the Salem PTA and the CCC and shown on the lawn of the courthouse. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their lawn blankets and bug repellent for an enjoyable evening. If it rains, the movie will be shown in the courtroom.
~Donna Farringer-Director July 30, 2010
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