North Salem Celebrates Dedication of St. James Village Hall

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The St. James Episcopal Church in North Salem celebrated the opening of its newly refurbished Village Hall Saturday, Jan. 10 welcoming parishioners and community members for dancing, rejoicing, merriment, and even a mime performance by Bill Bowers.

Visitors enjoy the newly refurbished hall at Saturday's grand opening.
Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Crowds gather to enjoy the new Village Hall at St. James Church.
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Plenty of food was found at the hall's grand opening.
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The exterior of the new Village Hall
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People gathered in the new hall for food and celebration.
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Bishops bless the new hall.
Photo Credit: *Rosemary Intrieri*

The dedication ceremony begins.
Photo Credit: *Rosemary Intrieri*

Skip Pearlman

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Visitors were impressed with the church's new digs. "It's gorgeous," said Parishioner Frank Sewell. "It's wonderful for the church to have events. It's a nice atmosphere, and hopefully the community will get more involved. It's great for wedding receptions, simply a terrific space."

Katherine Daniels, the church's Senior Warden, agreed. "We're very proud and happy with the way it turned out," Daniels said. "It's a real asset for the church and the community. I'm very thankful to all who were involved... it's been two years in the making and the response has been extremely positive."

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