By Peter Lyons Hall
The Village of Greenwood Lake kicks off its summer season each year by closing off a quarter mile stretch of Windermere Ave., and setting up dozens of vendors featuring everything from artisan craft vendors to an enormous range of food and beverage specialties which included Italian and Polish food specialties, food trucks, distillers, breweries, and vendors of homemade sangria.
The Boy Scouts from Troop 121 displayed their wood crafting skills with birdhouses, bird-feeders, and Adirondack chairs, while live music kept the crowd energized throughout the day. Restaurants along the street offered delicacies from their kitchen, too, and many of the local not-for-profit organizations had 50-50s and numerous branded objects with their logo on it.
The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of pack 121 and troop 121 of Greenwood Lake also participated in a flag retirement ceremony on June 12. Close to 100 flags were sorted, unfurled and prepared for a traditional and respectful disposition. Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post Commander Vinnie Hallinan led the boys through the ceremony and the thirteen folds meanings were explained.
Sponsored by the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Street Fair is only one of several events held in the community throughout the year. The strength of the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce lies within the community and its members. There are over 50 businesses that are contributing to the future of the Warwick Valley Region. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber works to partner with member businesses, individuals and organizations to accomplish what no individual or single business can do alone.
For more information about the Greenwood Lake Chamber, click on https://gwlnychamber.com/events/
Photo credit: Flag images Troop 121
Street Fair: Peter Lyons Hall
