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Caz resident to share couple’s effort to help Cambodian children By kate Hill Staff Writer
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n Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., the Cazenovia Public Library will host a screening and discussion
of the documentary “Les Pépites” (“Little Gems”) by noted French filmmaker Xavier de Lauzanne. The film tells the story of the founding of Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (For a Child’s Smile, or PSE),
On Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., the Cazenovia Public Library will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “Les Pépites” (“Little Gems”). The film tells the story of the founding of Pour un Sourire d’Enfant, a French non-profit organization that helps Cambodian children escape poverty and leads them to decent, skilled, and wellpaid jobs. Fred Rogers, a Cazenovia resident and PSE volunteer, will introduce the film. a French non-profit organization with a mission to help Cambodian children escape from destitution and lead them to decent, skilled, and well-paid jobs. Fred Rogers, a Cazenovia resident and PSE vol-
unteer, will introduce the film. He will give a brief presentation on the recent history of Cambodia and share “how an ordinary French couple created ‘the best school for the poorest children’ in a war-torn
land.” PSE is a comprehensive school and vocational training center in Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh, that serves nearly 7,000 destitute children annually.
Founders Christian and Marie-France des Pallières were young retirees on a humanitarian mission in Phnom Penh 29 years ago when they discovered hundreds of children scavengLibrary l Page 10
Caz Life organizes Cazenovia Summer Fest 2024 A weekend of music, art, and family fun By kate Hill Staff Writer Caz Life is celebrating the village’s vibrant community spirit by organizing Summer Fest 2024, a packed weekend of events and activities for all ages. The festival is scheduled for the first weekend in August, and events will be held at multiple venues. “The goal of Caz Life is always to highlight the beauty and vibrancy of our community,” said Summer Fest organizer McKenzie Houseman, who owns 20|EAST & Cazenovia Cut Block. “We love getting everyone together to celebrate and have a wonderful time. Our hope is that people from outside of the area will visit, feel inspired by everything we have to offer, and make plans to visit again in the future. We make the event the whole weekend because we can’t fit it all into one day.”
Friday, Aug. 2
The celebration will begin with a family-friendly Truck a Palooza from 3 to 5 p.m. in the back parking lot of the Cazenovia Public Library. Kids can check out fire trucks, dump trucks, ice cream trucks, tractors, and more. Madison County Distillery will
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Cazenovia Summer Fest 2024 is scheduled for the first weekend in August. The full list of events and activities is available on the Caz Life website. host a kickoff party featuring live music from Southy’s Keys from 5 to 8 p.m. A suggested $10 donation will benefit Caz Life events and event promotions. Allusion, a teen cover band from Bergen County, New Jersey, will perform at McCarthy’s Pub from 8 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Saturday’s schedule of events begins with the Cazenovia Farmers’ Market on Albany Street from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. While adults explore the market, kids can embark on a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with prizes sponsored by Cazenovia realtor Thomas Tait. Scavenger hunt sheets are available at Carriage Barn Books and online at cazenovialife.com. Completed sheets can be turned in for a Nelson Creamery ice cream and entry into a drawing for a gift certificate to Carriage Barn Books
or a $250 gift card for a kid’s bike. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Twin Magicians balloon artists will entertain in the village, courtesy of Miori Martial Arts. The all-day Blueberry Jam Festival will be held at Critz Farms from noon to 10 p.m. The event will include food trucks, live music, vendors, wagon rides, children’s entertainers, farm tours, and animals. From 12:30 to 2 p.m., Commu-
nity Bank will host Shred-Fest, a one-stop shop to destroy sensitive documents and help safeguard against identity theft and fraud. Many of the day’s main festivities will take place in Lakeland Park. Morse Kayak Rentals will be in the park with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards from noon to 5 p.m.; Miori Martial Arts will do a karate demonstration at 12:30 p.m.; and Summer Fest l Page 11
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