Livingston Manor, February 18, 2010
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY Livingston Manor’s Trout Parade is Sullivan
County’s premier arts parade as well as a fundraiser to support the arts
at the Livingston Manor Central School. Completely original to Livingston
Manor, this Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event, with generous support
from individuals and businesses, netted $4,200 in 2009, which was
contributed to Livingston Manor Central School’s (LMCS) Art & Music programs.
The LMCS art department used the funds to improve their ceramics program
with a new pottery wheel, glazes, and adjustable stools so that students
no longer need to stack books on their seats. “Support from the community
is priceless in that our students learn the value in giving back to their
community and being a part of something greater than themselves - because
at the end of the day, they are the community,” said high school art
teacher, Jessica Mall.
In addition, the funds are helping revitalize the LMCS drama programs. New
sound equipment “will allow students to be heard clearly after months of
hard work,” said high school music/drama teacher Chad Miller. “It will be
a critical part of every production.” Superintendent Deborah Fox summed it
up this way, "Because of the Chamber’s generosity, we will be able to
expand and enhance the quality of the programs for our children. We are
very grateful."
The 7th Annual Trout Parade will proudly step off on Saturday, June 12th
at 1:00pm.
This marks the first year the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce has
partnered with Catskill Art Society (CAS) to produce the Parade.
Artists, community groups, and those who would like to add creative flair to the parade are invited to download an application at or pick one up at the CAS Arts Center or Morgan Outdoors.
To register your fishy entry, call or email
Kathryn at 845-436-4227 or Kathryn@catskillartsociety.org.
For more parade day details, check the official Trout Parade website .
We’ve set the bait, now cast your line and reel in a day filled with zany creativity and community pride.
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