Literacy Orange plans book fair Saturday and horse show in September

Newburgh — Literacy Orange will hold a book fair fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Newburgh Crossing, 1245 Route 300 (Union Ave.) in Newburgh. Bee Bee the clown will entertain children with magic, face painting, and balloons from noon to 2 p.m. Two authors, Alan K. Lewis ("I Grew Up on a Farm") and Matthew S. Field ("Father Like a Tree"). Saxophonist Carroll Jackson will perform. If you cannot attend the book fair, you can support Literacy Orange by vistiting bn.com/bookfairs all day Saturday by entering book fair ID #10498665 at checkout. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit Literacy Orange. Horse show The Middletown Rotary Club will hold its 68th annual charity horse show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Fancher Davidge Park in Middletown. Admission is free for all spectators. The event will include games, vendors, artists, giveaways and books. Children 12 and under can participate in a fishing contest for prizes from 9 a.m. to noon. Free Blueberry Mountain ice cream will be provided to all participants. The entry fee is $5. Sasha the therapy dog will demonstrate his tricks from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will learn how to pet and care for a dog. Bee Bee the clown will entertain from 1 to 3 p.m. Literacy Orange is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to raising the literacy rate in the community through one-to-one or small group adult tutoring. Financing comes from state grants, corporate and foundation grants, and personal contributions. Services are completely free to the students. For more information call Christine Rolando at 341-5460 or visit www.literacyorangeny.org.