Mix and Mingle
If summer has to end, let it end with SummerFest. This year’s family event is set for August 31 at Rye Recreation Park. The fun begins at noon and includes: bean bag toss, water balloon challenge, fish pond, peanut scramble, potato-sack races, pie-eating contest, pillow fight and tug-of-war.

The Great Outdoors
The same birds that came to the Marshlands in May are already heading south for the winter. Bring binoculars and enjoy the cool morning air during the Fall Migration Bird Walk Sunday, August 31, 8 a.m. For additional information on Marshlands events, call 813-7010.
As the photoperiod declines, birds are cued to begin their long treks southward.  Catch a glimpse of some of these birds as they stop by Read Sanctuary Saturday, September 13, 8 a.m. to fuel up for the arduous journey.
Marshlands events, call 813-7010.

Arts for All
Explore the artist within at The Rye Arts Center’s Festival@51, a free hands-on day of art, music, theatre and dance, Sunday, September 7, 3 to 6 p.m., rain or shine.

Kids’ Corner
It’s that exciting time of year again, when we all get ready for the new school year. First Day of school for Rye Public School Students is Thursday, September 4.
Rye Middle School will hold its Sixth Grade Back to School Night Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. Parents will meet their children's teachers and learn about academic plans for the school year.

Talks, Workshops and Just for Fun

A long ago summer love is the subject of Richard Matturro’s latest novel, “Leslie”. The Rye native will give a talk on the book at the Rye Free Reading Room Sunday, September 14, at 2 p.m. Leslie is a paradox. Forty-three years old, never married, lonely, she is also highly intelligent, intensely sexual, and wickedly witty.

Don’t Miss
Bargains await at the Twig Community Tag Sale, Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church. Donations will be taken until the beginning of September. Email twigtagsale@yahoo.com.

Save the Date
Gear up for the Tenth Annual Vehicle Fair fund-raiser Sunday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rye High School parking lot. The event is a fall tradition in Rye, and promises to be an exciting day for all.
More than 30 vehicles will be available to climb on and explore up close, including a dump truck, fire engine, police cruiser, limousine, tow truck, and excavator.
Admission is $25 per family. Advance tickets may be purchased at the library.

To Your Health
The Rye YMCA Fall Session starts September 8. The new Fall Program Guide can be viewed online, and registration is available for many classes, at www.ryeymca.org.
America on the Move Week at the Rye Y is September 20 to 27. Join friends for a fun-filled week while taking steps towards an active and healthy lifestyle. The kickoff event is Thursday, September 18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more details, visit www.ryeymca.org.