Roxbury

Panelists sought to assist arts group with applications

Roxbury — The Roxbury Arts Group (RAG) is seeking interested people to serve on a peer panel that reviews applications to the Community Arts Funding Program. Panelists should be practicing artists in any genre or community members who attend cultural events throughout the county. All panelists should reside at least part time in Delaware County.


Tour Woodchuck Lodge this weekend

Roxbury —Woodchuck Lodge, the farmhouse where naturalist John Burroughs spent summers from 1910 to 1920, will be open for free tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 3, 4 and 5.


Margaretville, Roxbury split pair in Legion baseball action

By Julia Green
Two local teams faced off in legion baseball action this week as squads from Margaretville and Roxbury split a doubleheader in Margaretville on Thursday. Although Margaretville posted a solid 14-0 victory in the first match-up, Roxbury bounced back to take the second game 3-1.


Roxbury lists honor students for final marking period

Roxbury — Roxbury Central School has announced its honor rolls for the final marking period of the 2009/2010 school year.


Roxbury Library offers summer reading program

Roxbury — The Roxbury Library Association will host its annual summer reading program at the Roxbury Library during the month of July.


Two great musical groups "headline" Sidewalk Fest

Roxbury — The jam is on July 3 with two popular local groups — Polish Moses and the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys — appearing in Roxbury during the annual Sidewalk Festival.  With vintage baseball, plenty of good eats, a streetful of craft and tag sales, Roxbury is the perfect summer Saturday destination for the whole family on July 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Community arts funding applications available

Roxbury — The Roxbury Arts Group (RAG) has announced announce that it will again administer the Decentralization Program (Community Arts Funding Program) for 2011. Grants from $500 to $5,000 will be available to not-for-profit organizations and artists in Delaware County. The funds, made available through The New York State Council for the Arts, are for the fostering of continued development of local artistic and cultural resources throughout Delaware County.


Roxbury Sidewalk Fest on July 3 offers a full day of entertainment

Roxbury — The jam is on July 3 with two great bands appearing in Roxbury during the annual Sidewalk Festival.  With vintage baseball, fun summer ball park fare and barbecue, a street full of craft and tag sales, Roxbury is the perfect summer Saturday destination for the whole family on July 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Margaretville, Roxbury into swing of Legion baseball season

By Julia Green
The Margaretville Junior Legion baseball team began its season last week, opening against Stamford on Friday, June 11, and facing Delhi and Hancock on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.
Under the guidance of veteran Margaretville baseball coach Rick Funck, the Margaretville squad, which has 15 players in grades seven through 11, fell to Stamford and Delhi before earning a win over Hancock.


Graduations Friday and Saturday for local high school students

The high school graduation season culminates this weekend, when Andes, Margaretville, Onteora and Roxbury central schools will hold their commencements on Friday and Saturday.


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