Mayor Tim Smith's Community Activities Update

This summer we have a number of great community activities and events that I hope all of you can participate in. Here is a quick list of upcoming St. Albans activities:

• St. Albans Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday from May 18^th through October from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Taylor Park.

• Memorial Day Ceremonies – Monday, May 27^th in Taylor Park.

• The St. Albans Bay Farmer’s Market - Every Wednesday from May 29^th to September 18^th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

• St. Albans Bay Car & Motorcycle Show – Saturday, June 8^th.

• Taylor Park Concert Series - Wednesday evenings beginning June 19^th through August 28^th in Taylor Park.

• Mayor’s 2^ND Annual Photo Competition – The deadline for entries is Sunday, June 30^th.

• Bay Day festivities – Saturday, July 6^th.

• The St. Albans Klassic Car Show – Saturday, July 20^th in Taylor Park.

• St. Albans Bay Music Fest - Saturday, July 27^th.

• 1^st Annual St. Albans Sunflower Festival – August 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th (Please plant some sunflowers!)

• Taylor Park Wine and Cheese Event – Saturday, September 7^th.

The 2^nd Annual Mayor’s Photo Competition is now open to receive entries until June 30^th, 2019.   Last year’s event with a focus on Agriculture was a great success with 135 entries submitted! This year’s theme is “Lakes, Rivers and Waterways”. The photos can be black and white or color and should be sent electronically to t.smith@stalbansvt.com.   All entries will be on display at a reception at City Hall on Thursday, July 11^th, where attendees will vote on their favorite photos. The top 15 photos will then be enlarged and displayed in Taylor Park for 6 - 8 weeks, before being auctioned off to benefit the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and the Missisquoi River Basin Association. 

The First Annual Sunflower Festival is in the planning stages and will take place on August 2^nd, 3rd and 4^th. The event is being sponsored by the Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Scott Magnan Farms, the City of St. Albans and St. Albans Town. Please watch for more information at the St Albans Sunflower Festival Facebook page.

Here are a few suggestions for all of our residents to build community pride and help beautify our great City:

• Please put an American flag out on your property every day, not just on Memorial Day and the 4^th of July.

• Please leave a porch light on every night. It is amazing how such a small gesture makes a big difference in a neighborhood.

• Please plant a tree and perennial flowers.   The City may have a tree for you to plant and can educate you about what trees are appropriate and where. Please contact Dave Southwick at City Hall, 524-1500 ext. *262.

Thank you!

Tim Smith