SHERBURNE - On Saturday, August 23, the Sherburne American Legion Auxiliary will host Community Impact Day. The event will gather Sherburne businesses and public service vendors at Gaines Park in Sherburne from 11 a.m. To 4 p.m., providing residents with an opportunity to explore community resources and connect with service providers serving Chenango County.

The day will also feature food trucks, children’s events, raffles, and a bake sale as well as a talent show and a Mac N Cheese Throwdown, all designed to provide a family-friendly experience. 

The talent show will begin at 1 p.m. and promises to entertain with a variety of performances. The Mac N Cheese Throwdown kicks off at 1 p.m. and is free to enter. There will be a $5 fee to taste and judge. The winner will be awarded bragging rights and a prize of $200. 

Recognizing the recent decline in local businesses in Sherburne, most recently reflected by the closure of the Big M, the Sherburne American Legion Auxiliary aims to support the community by facilitating this gathering of businesses and resources, allowing residents to explore available options. It is the hope of the Sherburne American Legion Auxiliary that this event will benefit both the residents and the small businesses within the community. 

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School gymnasium.

For more information, to reserve a vendor spot, or to register for the Mac N Cheese Throwdown, please contact Christine at cpierce55@verizon.net.

-Written by Melanie Haines, Sherburne American Legion Auxiliary Secretary