"A Knight of Dreams" opened Wednesday Oct 1 and continues through Saturday Oct 4th, with shows at 8:00pm. An additional Friday morning matinee (10:30am) has been opened to the public with the understanding that there will be A LOT of preschoolers in attendance. The child-appropriate performance features "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Maker of Dreams." For Info call the box office at 436-3100 between the hours of 12-4 or email maskNhammer@yahoo.com.
Friday Oct 3 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m, join the Schoharie Valley Hayshakers mainstream square dance at the Middleburgh High School cafeteria.
Sat Oct 4 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m, Schenevus hosts the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Walk at Borst Field, featuring remembrance ceremony, support information, food, crafts and vendors. Info: 638-5491.
Don't miss Oneonta's Centennial Parade, also on Sat October 4th. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. and has over 100 entries! The parade will come up over the viaduct and march westbound down Main Street from Chestnut to Grand. The reviewing stand with judges will be in Kim Muller plaza downtown. Organizers suggest that you come early and plan to park well away from Main Street as strong community turnout is expected (more info). Speaking of which--Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) will be marching in the parade and introducing our newest friend: a owl over six feet tall. I hope you will plan to march with us.
Also on Saturday: The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 10AM to 2PM, at their sanctuary on Franklin Mountain. A 45 minute beginner’s workshop called “Identifying Flying Hawks” will begin at 10:30am by the barn, where refreshments will also be available. A trail walk will begin at 11:30AM sharp, and the watch will be staffed through the day. Local Audubon.
Sat and Sun: The Leatherstocking historical railroad features Fall Foliage Trains at 1pm.
Sun Oct 5 at 1 p.m, is a CROP Walk to benefit hunger relief in Cooperstown, starting at St. Mary's on Elm Street. Info: 547-5753 or 547-3626.
Runners from throughout NYS will be joining Oneontan's on Sunday, Oct 5th, for the Ricky J. Parisian Pit Run, commemorating a fallen police officer. The community celebration in Neahwa Park consists of a picnic, music games and a lot of fun! While you're there, stop by the Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) table to meet us and enjoy free kids activities. This 10K race is performed on a challenging Track and Field-certified course, including a one-mile uphill stretch through SUCO campus and back down past Hartwick College.
