BALDWINSVILLE — BSA Troop 80’s “Maine” fundraiser is back. The annual Lobster Sale, started under late Scout Leader Stephen Putzer, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

“We’re definitely excited,” Troop 80 Committee Chair Anthony DeMarchi said.

Proceeds from the 25th Annual Maine Lobster Sale will go toward trips, tent and trailer maintenance, and other expenses for the troop.

Each fall, a representative from Troop 80 drives to Maine to bring freshly caught lobsters back to B’ville the night before the sale pick-up date.

The troop is once again offering drive-thru pick-up for the lobsters. DeMarchi said the troop found the drive-thru system improved traffic flow and reduced physical contact during COVID.

“A lot of people liked that they could just drive around the parking lot at Mercer Park,” DeMarchi said.

Lobsters are $15 each and weigh about 1 to 1.25 pounds. Please indicate whether you would like to receive your lobster live or steamed. To purchase, call 315-303-8872, visit bsatroop80bville.com or contact a member of Troop 80.

Troop 80 also will be selling lobster sale tickets outside Emmi Farms on the following days: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. Emmi’s is located at 1482 West Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.

Lobsters will be available for drive-thru pick-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Mercer Park in the village of Baldwinsville. All purchases must be made by Sept. 13. There are no day-of sales, but you can buy a side of Emmi’s sweet corn for $1.

Lobster Lotion Butter Potion

Troop 80 provided this recipe for a delicious dipping sauce to accompany your lobster:

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon
• 2 teaspoons dried cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
2. Add remaining butter and reduce heat to low. Stir to melt butter, then mix in lemon juice, cilantro, and pepper. Let mixture steep over low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Strain before serving if desired.

Join Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 289 and BSA Troop 80 are looking for new members. Both girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 17 can join. If your child is interested in joining Cub Scouts (grades K-5), email Beth Healy at [email protected]. Families interested in Scouts BSA (ages 11-17 or grades 6-12) can contact Brian Brundage at [email protected].
Interested families can also send a message at facebook.com/BSATroop80Bville.

Find a Scouting unit in your neighborhood at beascout.scouting.org.