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upcoming events WE BE JAMMIN
Time to get your groove on at We Be Jammin, a free summer concert series at Barrett’s Landing in Downtown Franklin on Thursdays from the end of May through August. Visit www.facebook.com/ DowntownFranklinVA for schedule and updates.
FRANKLIN’S MARKET ON MAIN
Franklin’s Market on Main in downtown Franklin at 210 S. Main St. has something for everyone. The Market summer season hours are Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The Market runs through Sept. 8. For more information visit www. downtownfranklin.org.
DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
entertainment and fireworks in downtown Franklin. The evening's lineup includes The Franklin Cruise In and Franklin Market on Main at 4 p.m.; a live band at Barrett’s Landing from 6-9 p.m., free hotdogs and watermelon while supplies last are courtesy of Franklin Experience; and the fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by The City of Franklin and Blackwater Community Events. For more details visit www.downtownfranklin.org.
SEDLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate Independence Day in Sedley, Saturday, July 3. Enjoy a parade, car and truck show with a motorcycle class, up to 100 vendors, bounce house, kids' water contest, live music by Eric Dunlow and others. Visit the Sedley Facebook page for more information and updates.
Enjoy an evening of good food,
BANANA PUDDING CHEESECAKE BARS NO-BAKE DESSERT IS IDEAL FOR WARM WEATHER ENTERTAINING Backyard barbecues beckon and poolside entertaining reigns supreme every summer. After guests have had their fill of fire-licked grilled burgers, chicken and shrimp, a refreshing dessert that won’t have summertime hosts sweating preparation can make for the perfect culinary capper. “Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars” marry tangy cream cheese with sweet and velvety banana pudding atop a cookie crust. They’re easy to prepare ahead of time and easily sliced when the dessert bell beckons. Double up the recipe if you’re expecting a crowd or want to have a few leftovers — they’re that delicious.
5 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch sea salt
BANANA PUDDING CHEESECAKE BARS Yields: 9 servings
1. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with parchment paper. 2. Make crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed wafer cookies with butter, sugar and salt. Press in an even layer into the prepared
For crust 11⁄2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
For filling 11⁄2 8 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened 1⁄2 cup sugar 11⁄2 cup whipped topping 1 3.4-ounce package instant banana pudding mix 13⁄4 cup whole milk For topping Whipped topping 1⁄2 banana, sliced 9 vanilla wafer cookies
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY FAIR
From Ferris wheels to tractor wheels the Isle of Wight County Fair is one not to be missed. The 2021 fair will be held at the Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds in Windsor, Sept. 16-19. Entertainment includes Johnny Rockett’s Cycle Circus Live, Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean, live music by The Deloreans, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Chase Payne, Tyler Farr, an antique tractor pull, Championship Rodeo presented by True Grit Rodeo Company and much more. For more information visit www. co.isle-of-wight.va.us/our_community/county_fair.
recipes pan. Place in freezer while making filling. 3. Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer), beat cream cheese until fluffy and no clumps remain. Add sugar and beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping and set aside. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let pudding stand for 3 minutes in the refrigerator, until thickened. Fold into cheesecake mixture until well combined. 5. Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth into an even layer. Freeze until bars are firm, at least 6 hours and up to overnight. 6. When firm, remove from freezer and slice into nine bars. Top each bar with a dollop of whipped topping, a slice of banana and a vanilla cookie before serving. Note: If banana isn’t your favorite flavor, replace banana pudding with lemon pudding and use a thin lemon slice in the whipped topping dollop as a garnish when serving.
