Jazz, CBD and dog training: Highlights from the Tri-County Independent calendar
Starting a new club? Want to promote your next show or concert? Planning a fun event for the public? You'll want to add that to our calendar.
The Tri-County Independent hosts an online community calendar that you can contribute to. Thousands of readers head to the Tri-County Independent website every week, and many of those online visitors make a point to check out our local Entertainment section. Our community events listing is linked on our Entertainment homepage under "calendar."
To submit your event, go to tricountyindependent.com/things-to-do/events and click the "PROMOTE YOUR EVENT" button. You'll be asked to input details next. You can even add virtual events to the list.
Looking for something to do nearby? Search the calendar for events ranging from theater to open mic nights and more.
Here's a selection of events listed on our online community calendar right now, as well as a few submitted to us by you, the readers.
>>Here's what's on our community calendar right now.
Gypsy jazz returns to Honesdale
Enjoy the sounds of "hotclub" jazz Thursday evening, right in Honesdale's Central Park.
Formed in 2006, the Gypsy Jazz Quintet honors the high-energy music performed by Roma guitarist Django Reinhardt and Parisian violinist Stephane Grappelli in prewar Paris dance halls from 1934 to 1939. Organized by guitarist and music arranger John Curtin, the GJQ has performed at music festivals, taverns and resorts.
The band's members come together from very different backgrounds to make this special music: John Curtin and Vince Marrone on guitar, Bob Wilson on bass, Nick Driscoll on clarinet, and Mark Woodyatt on violin. Their work has been has been called "a joy to hear and experience" and "musicianship of the highest caliber."
Refreshments will be available for purchase, but attendees can also bring their own food. (No alcohol or smoking, please.) Bring a blanket or chair for seating. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Cooperage on Main St. Honesdale.
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday
Where: Honesdale Central Park, 901 Church Street
Cost: Free
More info: Call 570-785-3674 or go to honesdaleparkevents.org
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Free dog training expo in Taylor
Bring your four-legged friend, and the whole family, to a free dog training expo. Wayne from DS-K9 will be giving live demonstrations on obedience and training for your canine companions. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be available, courtesy of Gaughan Auto Store.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Where: Gaughan Auto Store, 315 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor
Cost: Free
More info: Call 570-390-0393
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CBD Workshop at Anthill Farm with Farm Arts Collective
Join farmers Sky Ballentine and Monique Milleson, co-owners of Anthill Farm Agroforestry, in Honesdale for a tour of their farm operations.
The tour will cover their diverse fruit tree crops as well as their work and knowledge in producing and marketing CBD. The workshop will introduce their agroforestry cultivation of a uniquely pure and fresh hemp flower while supporting a dynamic farm ecology. Appropriate dress encouraged.
When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Where: 1114 Beech Grove Road, Honesdale
Cost: $20
More info: Go to go.evvnt.com/1208503-2?pid=7427 or call 845-661-7657
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