Dear Runner:
It is November; just weeks from Thanksgiving!
To celebrate the season the South Salem Presbyterian Church is hosting the Lower Salem Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk on Saturday November 21st.
In spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday a portion of the race proceeds will benefit the Community Center of Northern Westchester. We are also requesting for each runner to bring a Thanksgiving themed canned item as an additional donation.
So burn off some pre-holiday calories and come out for the Lower Salem Turkey Trot!
REGISTER TODAY!
Gobble! Gobble!
Deborah Buscema
Race Director
The Race Course
Click here for the Course
We have certifed our race course!
The course starts and ends at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring Street.
Award Categories
Bring out the Entire Family
Awards provided to Overall Winners 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female and in the following age categories:
Awards ceremony following end of 5K race.
Results posted online and hard copy posted in Church.
Help provide a holiday meal for our less fortunate neighbors
We are also hosting a food drive for the ccnw on race day.
Be sure to bring along a thanksgiving themed can or one of the following to the race!
Flour (1 or 2 lb. bags)
Sugar (1 or 2 lb. bags)
Vegetable Oil (small bottle)
Coffee (instant or ground)
Tea Bags (small boxes)
Hot Chocolate
Butter Cookies or Shortbread
A portion of race proceeds will also be donated to ccnw.
Click here to learn more about ccnw
LOWER SALEM?
The South Salem Presbyterian Church has been in continuous operation since 1752. Our deed acknowledges King George II of Britain since we were not a nation at the time of the purchase of the land.
South Salem was not a part of New York State at that time. It wasn’t until our territory was traded for Greenwich that South Salem became a part of New York. The hamlet was known in those days as Lower Salem.
We thought it would be a great teaching moment to call the race “Lower Salem Turkey Trot” in honor of this history.
HISTORICAL CELEBRATION
LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SOUTH SALEM AND SSPC
Following the trot stay for a bit and enjoy learning more about our town and “the while church on the hill.” The historical celebration will include guided tours of the cemetery (on the New York State Register of Historic Places), hear about the fire that destroyed the Church as well as period reenactments. Additionally, a number of documents and photos from the archives will be on display, including Reverend Solomon Mead’s sermons, early baptismal, marriage and death certificates.Details
Monthly Sunday Fellowship: Bake Sale preparation, we’ll be baking holiday cookies for our next bake sale.
Bake Sale at South Salem Presbyterian’s Music Event.
Holiday Caroling followed by a bonfire, chilli, and smores. Should be a great evening! Do you think we’ll have a snowy night?
Join us during Advent for
CANDLELIGHT ADVENT PRAYERS in the tradition of Taize, a contemplative prayer service with singing, silence and prayer.
Wednesdays, December 23 -7:00 pm
preceded by
DISCUSSIONS OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Wednesdays, December 23 -6:00 pm
Come Journey with us this Christmas Season
Advent Prayers
Wed., Dec. 23th 7 pm
Candlelight Prayers in the tradition of Taize
a contemplative prayer service with singing, silence and prayer.
Christmas Eve Service
7:00 pm
Christmas Day
10:00 am
a short Eucharist service
informal attire
A short Eucharist service. Informal attire