The SRLP is a collaborative venture of three organizations—Colton Historical Society, Colton-Pierrepont Central School, and Grasse River Players—who come together annually to pursue projects of historical, educational, and theatrical interest.

The SRLP will stage a Murder Mystery Dinner entitled “The Racket River Thrift Shoppe Mystery” Tuesday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar & Grill on State Highway 56 in South Colton.

The cost is $40 per person and reservations are required. Reservations are made by calling the restaurant at 315-274-0351.

Also on June 6, during the Murder Mystery Dinner, a quilt raffle kicks off to cover 2017 SRLP expenses.

The quilt, donated by Patty Blickwedehl featuring the Carpenter’s Wheel design, celebrates work and the carpentry trade in particular. Only 200 tickets will be sold, costing $5 for 2 tickets.

On Wednesday, June 7, the quilt moves to the Colton town hall on Main Street where raffle tickets can be purchased from town clerk Donna Arquiett who is assisting SRLP volunteers.

During summer 2017 the fun and funky musical “Working,” based on the Studs Terkel book with the same name will be presented three times -- July 20, 21, and 23 (before and after the traditional Colton Country Day activities on July 22).

The musical will be held at the Old Fire Station in Colton. The winner of the raffle quilt will be announced during the last show.

In advance of the show, additional fundraising is underway to help cover project expenses which total about $15,000 per year.

Contributions made to the Colton Historical Society by Saturday, June 17, will be recognized in the show program and historical guide.

Remembrance gifts cost just $50 each. There are four options for advertisements, beginning at $100 for an eighth-page ad. Major sponsors, donating $500 or more, will be recognized through full-page ads, plus additional publicity leading up to and during the summer production of Working in July.

For more information regarding upcoming SRLP events and fundraising, call Scott Muller at 315-244-9956.

Now in its sixth year, the 2017 Project is made possible in part with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts as administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.