Little Falls Mayor Bob Peters wants the community to join in two special events planned for May 26 and 31.
The first, a Memorial Day ceremony to be held on Monday, May 26, will begin at 11 a.m. at Eastern Park.
“The Little Falls High School Marching Band has agreed to participate, and I hope a lot of people will turn out for the annual ceremony,” said Peters. “Memorial Day is an important time and it is our intention to grow this ceremony every year.”
The second, the first-ever city-wide garage sale on Saturday, May 31, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Eastern Park.
“This will serve as our official kick-off to summer, and I encourage the community to come together and celebrate,” said Peters.
The mayor said that the garage sale will not only serve as an opportunity for residents to get together with their neighbors, but as a chance to meet city officials who will also participate. “Our alderpersons will be in the park selling hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages, and conducting raffles,” he said. “But it is about more than just meeting city officials, it’s about the whole community getting together and enjoying themselves.”
The sale will boost the level of funds available for youth activities within the city, by way of food sales, raffles and the cost for renting a space.
Spaces in Eastern Park are available for $25 each, with set-up for the sale beginning at 7 a.m. Spaces are reserved in the order they are paid for, with each lot about 20 feet in length with unlimited depth. Anyone renting a spot is responsible for their own set-up and take-down that day.
Applications are being accepted by City Clerk Kira Andrilla at city hall. For more information about the city-wide garage sale, call 823-2400.
Applications and checks made payable to the City of Little Falls may be mailed to 659 E. Main St., Little Falls, NY 13365.
In addition to the two city sponsored events, the Little Falls Common Council last week passed a resolution to allow for a Living History event to be held in Eastern Park the weekend of Friday, June 27, upon the recommendation of City Attorney Edward J. Rose that the organizers have sufficient insurance. Alderman Mark Ruffing also said that the organizers were not sure if they could plan the event in such a short period of time.
“The council’s approval gives the organizers the opportunity to move forward and see if they can plan it,” said Peters.
Among the listed events for the American Civil War weekend were re-enactments, campouts and bonfires.
“The organizers will have to notify the fire and police departments of their intentions, and the city attorney will check on the liability issues,” said Peters. “Hopefully things will work out and the event will take place.”