Today's Centennial Farewell features FREE arts and crafts programs for children at the Unitarian Universalist church and UCCCA the Arts Council on Ford Avenue, followed by a community dinner and fireworks.
The events at the UU church are led by Oneonta World of Learning, Oneonta’s Children’s Museum. 11 am to 1 pm: Traditional Storytelling by Bill Swain at the UU church on Ford Avenue, where the audience plays a part. Also: Craft Making for children—create musical instruments and noisemakers!
From there, go across the street to the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts at Wilber Mansion for exciting, elaborate arts activities for kids let by professional artists from 1 to 3 pm.
Community dinners will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society (potluck) on Ford Avenue and First United Methodist Church at the corner of Chestnut and Church Streets from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The Centennial finale concert will be offered by the Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble beginning at 6:30 in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church. All are invited and admission is FREE.
The highlight of the evening will be a brief but spectacular fireworks display strategically timed to begin at 20:08 (8:08 p.m.) in Neahwa Park. All events sponsored by the City of Oneonta.
Details at oneonta100.com
Happy New Year !
As a side note: Interskate-88 has (I believe) activities planned from 2-5pm for New Year's.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
kids science challenge
The Kids' Science Challenge is a nationwide competition for 3rd to 6th
graders, funded by the National Science Foundation. Kids learn about four
fun scientific fields and then submit a question, problem, or experiment to
be solved.
The scientific fields are: flavor science, water quality, skateboard
engineering, and the search for life in outer space. Winners will receive a
trip to visit and collaborate with the scientists to turn their ideas into a
reality and they'll be featured on Pulse of the Planet radio programs (
www.pulseplanet.com), Kids' Science Challenge video podcasts, or Dragonfly
TV.
The Kids' Science Challenge web site, www.kidsciencechallenge.com, includes downloadable science projects, fun videos, educational games,
and lesson plans for classroom or after-school use that are aligned to
National Science Education Standards.
The first 1000 kids to enter the competition will receive free science
activity kits. These hands-on kits include a fingerboard (mini-skateboard),
water test strips, flavor-tasting strips, and a CD with a secret coded
message from "aliens." Complete instructions are included. This is a great
opportunity for a group science learning experience.
graders, funded by the National Science Foundation. Kids learn about four
fun scientific fields and then submit a question, problem, or experiment to
be solved.
The scientific fields are: flavor science, water quality, skateboard
engineering, and the search for life in outer space. Winners will receive a
trip to visit and collaborate with the scientists to turn their ideas into a
reality and they'll be featured on Pulse of the Planet radio programs (
www.pulseplanet.com), Kids' Science Challenge video podcasts, or Dragonfly
TV.
The Kids' Science Challenge web site, www.kidsciencechallenge.com, includes downloadable science projects, fun videos, educational games,
and lesson plans for classroom or after-school use that are aligned to
National Science Education Standards.
The first 1000 kids to enter the competition will receive free science
activity kits. These hands-on kits include a fingerboard (mini-skateboard),
water test strips, flavor-tasting strips, and a CD with a secret coded
message from "aliens." Complete instructions are included. This is a great
opportunity for a group science learning experience.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
The weekend--nothing to report...
I'm sure there is something going on this weekend... or maybe the whole area is just recovering from too much turkey/ham/pie (or in our case, leg of lamb). There will be lots going on Wednesday for New Year's Eve of course--not the least of which will be Oneonta World of Learning's peace globe (currently a gooey mess in my garage... ). Stay tuned for a full report, but here's a quick preview:
Oneonta World of Learning, in cooperation with Oneonta's Centennial Committee, is providing free children's activities on Dec. 31, 2008 from 11am to 1pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta on Ford Ave near Main St. Everyone plays a role in some good old fashioned storytelling, followed by craft activities for all ages, including musical instruments and noise makers. A highlight will be making a New Year's wish and putting it on the globe.
Oneonta World of Learning, in cooperation with Oneonta's Centennial Committee, is providing free children's activities on Dec. 31, 2008 from 11am to 1pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta on Ford Ave near Main St. Everyone plays a role in some good old fashioned storytelling, followed by craft activities for all ages, including musical instruments and noise makers. A highlight will be making a New Year's wish and putting it on the globe.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Music and Movement class offered
Music & Movement for Children
Susan Miller offers Dalcroze music through movement classes for children ages 1-4.
The classes consist of musical adventures through games, listening, singing, rhythmic movement and playing percussion instruments. The classes are held on Friday mornings at 12 Ford Avenue in Oneonta. For more information, contact Susan at zahira@localnet.com.
The class got great reviews from one local mom: "I have been taking my kids for almost a year now, and they absolutely love it. I often catch them playing games at home that they learned in music class. Parents should be prepared to participate."
"I like joy, for it is life." --Jaques Dalcroze
Susan Miller offers Dalcroze music through movement classes for children ages 1-4.
The classes consist of musical adventures through games, listening, singing, rhythmic movement and playing percussion instruments. The classes are held on Friday mornings at 12 Ford Avenue in Oneonta. For more information, contact Susan at zahira@localnet.com.
The class got great reviews from one local mom: "I have been taking my kids for almost a year now, and they absolutely love it. I often catch them playing games at home that they learned in music class. Parents should be prepared to participate."
"I like joy, for it is life." --Jaques Dalcroze
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Oneonta Christmas Lights Tour
This from Rachel: "If you want some cheap fun, take a Christmas lights tour. I recommend getting the kids all ready for bed and then put them in a toasty warm car playing quiet Christmas music. Lots of properties throughout Oneonta are decorated for the season. You can add a fun element to your tour by making it a scavenger hunt. Try to find Santa, Frosty, a snowflake, Pooh Bear (we found him!), a tree all decorated in green lights, a candy cane, a train, a penguin (we found that too!), reindeer, Rudolf, etc.. Our favorites were the house at the corner of Hudson Street and Belmont Circle, Maple Street at the intersection with Walnut Street, and 264 Chestnut Street. When you go to 264 Chestnut Street, pull over and tune your radio to 107.7. The light display is choreographed to music! If you time it right and you are lucky, the kids will be all ready to snuggle under their covers as soon as you get home."
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The weekend...!
All I can say is, it's finals week and I'm a college student. Luckily, everything is over (for better or worse) on Friday! So I will be enjoying the weekend.
Saturday Dec 20 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. is a Christmas party at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club. For info: 432-1133.
Rumor has is that the Leatherstocking Historical Railroad has booked an extra holiday train for Sat. 20th--We took our kids the 13th and had a wonderful time.
Look for Christmas music Sunday, Dec 21:
11 a.m. 'Born to Die' Christmas cantata First Christian Church of South Valley. For info: 264-3055.
3 p.m. 'Sing Noel!' North Blenheim United Methodist Church. For info: 652-2162.
7 p.m. 'Sing Noel!' Jefferson United Methodist Church. For info: 652-2162.
Looking ahead:
Wed Dec 24, 7 p.m. Community Christmas Eve service at the Oneonta High School. For info: 432-5712.
There's more going on, I'm sure. I simply haven't the time to go searching this week. I'll post things as they come up.
Saturday Dec 20 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. is a Christmas party at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club. For info: 432-1133.
Rumor has is that the Leatherstocking Historical Railroad has booked an extra holiday train for Sat. 20th--We took our kids the 13th and had a wonderful time.
Look for Christmas music Sunday, Dec 21:
11 a.m. 'Born to Die' Christmas cantata First Christian Church of South Valley. For info: 264-3055.
3 p.m. 'Sing Noel!' North Blenheim United Methodist Church. For info: 652-2162.
7 p.m. 'Sing Noel!' Jefferson United Methodist Church. For info: 652-2162.
Looking ahead:
Wed Dec 24, 7 p.m. Community Christmas Eve service at the Oneonta High School. For info: 432-5712.
There's more going on, I'm sure. I simply haven't the time to go searching this week. I'll post things as they come up.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The weekend in brief
I had the opportunity to enjoy the Festival of Trees at the Soccer Hall of Fame last night during Executive Service Corps' 'Celebration of Service.' The event honored Elena's Sweet Indulgences and the West Kortright Centre, both of whom have been clients of ESC for many years. You can enjoy the festival this weekend, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with free admission to the museum thanks to some very generous supporters. Info: Festival of Trees.
Also on the agenda:
Orpheus theater's "Crazy For You" opens this weekend with a children's showing at 10am Friday, which is specially priced at only $5 per ticket! Evening shows are at 8pm Friday and Saturday, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday. Box office: (607) 432-9392. All shows are at the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. (My sweetheart is in the show--just look for the Italian cowboy.)
Fri Dec 12 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. is the Annual Fox Auxiliary Christmas sale in Oneonta's Fox Hospital Skylight Room, featuring jewelry, food, florals, handcrafts and more.
At 6 p.m. Fri is the Glimmerglass Opera Guild holiday dine-around in Cooperstown at various locations throughout the village. Reservations required: 783-2272. Also in Cooperstown, from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. is a Christmas dance at Cooperstown Elementary School. Call 264-8128 for info.
Sat Dec 13 is SUCO's Yuletide Festival at the College Camp. Festivities run from 1-5 PM beginning with the hunt for the Yule log. Once the Yule fire has been lit there will be a variety of activities offered in the lodge and storytelling will go on in the longhouse. There will be free refreshments and a crackling fire in the lodge. Free, everyone is welcome.
From 9am - 5pm Sat be sure to check out Greater Oneonta Historical Society's railroad exhibit at 183 Main St. Oneonta, complete with working electric train set. You won't want to miss the children's section, provided by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)--our first real 'exhibit'! We're still adding a few activities, such as the book nook, but the Thomas the Train play set is ready for action as are the craft activites. GOHS: 432-0960.
Also Sat from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. is the Elm Park United Methodist Church's Monthly Coffee House, 401 Chestnut St. Oneonta.
In Cooperstown on Sat: Holiday breakfast and more from 8am-12pm at the Cooperstown/Middle High School. The Cooperstown Farmers' Market is from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Holiday celebration runs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Admission is two items of food for the food bank). Ommegang's Belgian Christmas celebration is from 12pm to 3pm.
The William B. Ogden Memorial Library in Walton is hosting a Santa party at 11:30am on Sat. Walton will also have a living nativity (brrrr) from 4pm to 6pm.
At 10:30 a.m. Sat is a Holiday decorating workshop at the Sidney Center Branch Library. Info: 369-7500
The Franklin Free Library will be having a holiday story hour at 10am Sat, with refreshments and more.
Sat 11 a.m. at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, is a youth craft workshop. Adult supervision required for ages 5 and younger. For info: 674-4017.
Sat 9am-5pm is a Clothing giveaway in Guilford at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Info: 895-6325
Sat at 10 a.m. is Movie Time USA at the Masonville Branch Library; free, open to the public.
Sun Dec 14 at 3 p.m. is 'The Light of Hope', presented by Davenport Community Choir, at the Davenport Methodist Church. Free, open to the public.
Sun at 7 p.m. is the Compassionate Friends candle lighting ceremony and reception at Oneonta's First United Methodist Church. Info: 432-0160
Sun at 5 p.m. is a town-wide Christmas lighting contest in Springfield Center.
Also on the agenda:
Orpheus theater's "Crazy For You" opens this weekend with a children's showing at 10am Friday, which is specially priced at only $5 per ticket! Evening shows are at 8pm Friday and Saturday, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday. Box office: (607) 432-9392. All shows are at the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. (My sweetheart is in the show--just look for the Italian cowboy.)
Fri Dec 12 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. is the Annual Fox Auxiliary Christmas sale in Oneonta's Fox Hospital Skylight Room, featuring jewelry, food, florals, handcrafts and more.
At 6 p.m. Fri is the Glimmerglass Opera Guild holiday dine-around in Cooperstown at various locations throughout the village. Reservations required: 783-2272. Also in Cooperstown, from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. is a Christmas dance at Cooperstown Elementary School. Call 264-8128 for info.
Sat Dec 13 is SUCO's Yuletide Festival at the College Camp. Festivities run from 1-5 PM beginning with the hunt for the Yule log. Once the Yule fire has been lit there will be a variety of activities offered in the lodge and storytelling will go on in the longhouse. There will be free refreshments and a crackling fire in the lodge. Free, everyone is welcome.
From 9am - 5pm Sat be sure to check out Greater Oneonta Historical Society's railroad exhibit at 183 Main St. Oneonta, complete with working electric train set. You won't want to miss the children's section, provided by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)--our first real 'exhibit'! We're still adding a few activities, such as the book nook, but the Thomas the Train play set is ready for action as are the craft activites. GOHS: 432-0960.
Also Sat from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. is the Elm Park United Methodist Church's Monthly Coffee House, 401 Chestnut St. Oneonta.
In Cooperstown on Sat: Holiday breakfast and more from 8am-12pm at the Cooperstown/Middle High School. The Cooperstown Farmers' Market is from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Holiday celebration runs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Admission is two items of food for the food bank). Ommegang's Belgian Christmas celebration is from 12pm to 3pm.
The William B. Ogden Memorial Library in Walton is hosting a Santa party at 11:30am on Sat. Walton will also have a living nativity (brrrr) from 4pm to 6pm.
At 10:30 a.m. Sat is a Holiday decorating workshop at the Sidney Center Branch Library. Info: 369-7500
The Franklin Free Library will be having a holiday story hour at 10am Sat, with refreshments and more.
Sat 11 a.m. at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, is a youth craft workshop. Adult supervision required for ages 5 and younger. For info: 674-4017.
Sat 9am-5pm is a Clothing giveaway in Guilford at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Info: 895-6325
Sat at 10 a.m. is Movie Time USA at the Masonville Branch Library; free, open to the public.
Sun Dec 14 at 3 p.m. is 'The Light of Hope', presented by Davenport Community Choir, at the Davenport Methodist Church. Free, open to the public.
Sun at 7 p.m. is the Compassionate Friends candle lighting ceremony and reception at Oneonta's First United Methodist Church. Info: 432-0160
Sun at 5 p.m. is a town-wide Christmas lighting contest in Springfield Center.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A day in historic downtown Oneonta
I admit to dragging my feet a bit. I didn't really want to leave the house Saturday morning. But Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) is putting together the children's section of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society's railroad exhibit. While the men of the house watched Space Chimps at the Oneonta Theater, Aaron and I set up the pillows, dress-up area, craft activities and Thomas the Train play center. Meanwhile, the history center volunteers set up an electric train set, noise, steam, and all. It was really a lot of fun.
After lunch I brought the kids over to see everything. The 'exhibit' was big hit. They made signal flags and put an elaborate wooden track together (the water tower was their favorite add-on). Then they dressed up like railroad men and peered eagerly into the display while the electric train went through the tunnel. My favorite moment was when my oldest begged, "Mommy, can we stay here all day?"
A trip to the Latte Lounge and the Green Toad for live music and fresh fruit finished off a great day. I hope you'll bring your kids in next week. By then we'll hopefully have the 'book nook' finished as well as the signal lantern activity. The center is open Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays Noon to 3:00 PM (December 1-22) and Tuesdays noon to 3:00 PM.
Mark your calendar for January 10th--you won't want to miss the puppet show and railroad music!
After lunch I brought the kids over to see everything. The 'exhibit' was big hit. They made signal flags and put an elaborate wooden track together (the water tower was their favorite add-on). Then they dressed up like railroad men and peered eagerly into the display while the electric train went through the tunnel. My favorite moment was when my oldest begged, "Mommy, can we stay here all day?"
A trip to the Latte Lounge and the Green Toad for live music and fresh fruit finished off a great day. I hope you'll bring your kids in next week. By then we'll hopefully have the 'book nook' finished as well as the signal lantern activity. The center is open Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays Noon to 3:00 PM (December 1-22) and Tuesdays noon to 3:00 PM.
Mark your calendar for January 10th--you won't want to miss the puppet show and railroad music!
Friday, December 5, 2008
The Festival of Trees
Almost forgot: Tonight, Friday, December 5, is the Festival of Trees Gala at the Soccer Hall of Fame from 7:00-10:00 pm. Refreshments and fun will be provided along with excerpts from the Nutcracker performed by the Folkine Ballet School. Tickets are available online at Soccer Hall of Fame or at the door - $10/person.
Be sure to look for our Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) ornament on Executive Service Corps (ESC)'s tree!!! Rachel did a great job recreating our logo.
The radio this morning was announcing free admission to the museum during certain dates (and I think all this weekend) while the trees are on display--you will want to contact the Soccer Hall of Fame to make sure.
Be sure to look for our Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) ornament on Executive Service Corps (ESC)'s tree!!! Rachel did a great job recreating our logo.
The radio this morning was announcing free admission to the museum during certain dates (and I think all this weekend) while the trees are on display--you will want to contact the Soccer Hall of Fame to make sure.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The weekend (holiday bazaar, anyone?)
There are a lot of events going on this weekend. We started our weekend tonight--and the holiday tree lighting ceremony downtown Oneonta was a huge hit with my kids. The older one danced on both feet while waiting in line to ride on the hay wagon. My two year old was fascinated with the Christmas tree. Many thanks to the Greater Oneonta Historical Society for handing out cocoa and cookies! The carollers also did a great job. We missed Mrs. Claus' story telling, but hopefully she'll come back next year.
Fri, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat from 9am-2pm is the Annual Christmas bazaar at Oneonta's Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.; featuring homemade items, bake sale and lunch.
Fri from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat from 10am-4pm is Cobleskill's "The Bounty of the County" third annual farmers' market in Cobleskill at the former Agway store, West Main Street. Info: (518) 234-3751.
Friday Dec 5th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. is the Oneonta Garden Club holiday bazaar at St. James' Episcopal Church, Elm and Main streets.
The Sidney Center Branch Library is having an open house from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday.
Friday at 7 p.m. is the Second annual Christmas concert in Bovina Center at the United Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Info: 832-4884.
Saturday Dec 6th: "Story Laurie" will be performing at Foothills Performing Arts Center at 2pm. She is said to be great with kids. Cost$15 per family so bring everyone!
Have Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Sat from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Oneonta at St. Mary's School. Info: 432-1450.
Also Sat: Cookies -n- Crafts sale 10am - 4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta (UUSO) on Ford Ave. They are also offering "Parents Night Out" with babysitting by the UUSO Youth Program offered from 1-5pm (donation requested).
Sat from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. is the Christmas tea and bazaar in Cooperstown at the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.
In Worcester, Sat from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. is a Christmas craft and bake sale at the Worcester United Methodist Church Social Hall. And at 11 a.m. is the Worcester PTA holiday boutique and cake walk at the Worcester Central School gymnasium.
Sat 11 a.m. in Walton is a Holiday card-making workshop at the William B. Ogden Memorial Library, 42 Gardiner Place. Info, registration: 865-5929.
The 10th annual Christmas parade in Delhi is at 11 a.m. Sat, from Main Street and Kingston Street to O'Connor Hospital. Info: 746-0591. Also in Delhi on Sat from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. is the Holiday for the Heart celebration and tree raffle at the Delaware County Historical Association, state Highway 10. Info: 746-3080.
From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat is Grandma's Pantry bazaar (which sounds yummy!) in Franklin at the Franklin United Methodist Church. Also in Franklin from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. enjoy a Christmas Stroll house tour, farmers' market and more between Main and Institute streets. Info: 829-8172. Then have a Lasagna dinner at the Franklin Central School between 4p.m. and 7 p.m. The Tree lighting in Franklin will be on Main Street from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.with music, cookies, cocoa and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: 829-3311.
Live near Unadilla? The Holiday bazaar is from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat at the First Presbyterian Church of Unadilla. From 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. is the Annual Christmas celebration at Unadilla Community Center, 246 Main St.
Sidney Center Library is featuring Movie Time USA at 10am Sat.
Yet more bazaars: Roxbury, Sat 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Library. Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Gilbertsville Baptist Church. And Sat from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Portlandville United Methodist Church. Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bazaar plus soup luncheon) at the Hartwick United Methodist Church.
11 a.m. Sat is a soy candle workshop at Rogers Environmental Education Center, state Route 80. Info, registration: 674-4017.
Sunday Dec 7th (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day): The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be having a candy making demonstration at 2 PM Sunday (1800s style).
SUCO's Annual Holiday Craft Show is Sunday, starting at 10 AM in the Hunt Union.
Cooperstown Sun from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Children's Christmas party at the Cooperstown Fire Station. Info: 547-1073.
Sun at 3 p.m. is a Christmas cantata at the Worcester United Methodist Church.
Have breakfast with Santa from 9am-12pm Sun at the Otego Firehouse.
Or have breakfast with Santa in Oneonta at Applebee's ($5 tickets) to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sun from 8am-10am.
Looking ahead:
Mon and Tues, Dec 8 and 9, at 7pm, The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is having American Railroad panel discussions (could be interesting but get a sitter).
Fri, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat from 9am-2pm is the Annual Christmas bazaar at Oneonta's Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.; featuring homemade items, bake sale and lunch.
Fri from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat from 10am-4pm is Cobleskill's "The Bounty of the County" third annual farmers' market in Cobleskill at the former Agway store, West Main Street. Info: (518) 234-3751.
Friday Dec 5th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. is the Oneonta Garden Club holiday bazaar at St. James' Episcopal Church, Elm and Main streets.
The Sidney Center Branch Library is having an open house from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday.
Friday at 7 p.m. is the Second annual Christmas concert in Bovina Center at the United Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Info: 832-4884.
Saturday Dec 6th: "Story Laurie" will be performing at Foothills Performing Arts Center at 2pm. She is said to be great with kids. Cost$15 per family so bring everyone!
Have Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Sat from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Oneonta at St. Mary's School. Info: 432-1450.
Also Sat: Cookies -n- Crafts sale 10am - 4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta (UUSO) on Ford Ave. They are also offering "Parents Night Out" with babysitting by the UUSO Youth Program offered from 1-5pm (donation requested).
Sat from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. is the Christmas tea and bazaar in Cooperstown at the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.
In Worcester, Sat from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. is a Christmas craft and bake sale at the Worcester United Methodist Church Social Hall. And at 11 a.m. is the Worcester PTA holiday boutique and cake walk at the Worcester Central School gymnasium.
Sat 11 a.m. in Walton is a Holiday card-making workshop at the William B. Ogden Memorial Library, 42 Gardiner Place. Info, registration: 865-5929.
The 10th annual Christmas parade in Delhi is at 11 a.m. Sat, from Main Street and Kingston Street to O'Connor Hospital. Info: 746-0591. Also in Delhi on Sat from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. is the Holiday for the Heart celebration and tree raffle at the Delaware County Historical Association, state Highway 10. Info: 746-3080.
From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat is Grandma's Pantry bazaar (which sounds yummy!) in Franklin at the Franklin United Methodist Church. Also in Franklin from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. enjoy a Christmas Stroll house tour, farmers' market and more between Main and Institute streets. Info: 829-8172. Then have a Lasagna dinner at the Franklin Central School between 4p.m. and 7 p.m. The Tree lighting in Franklin will be on Main Street from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.with music, cookies, cocoa and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: 829-3311.
Live near Unadilla? The Holiday bazaar is from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat at the First Presbyterian Church of Unadilla. From 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. is the Annual Christmas celebration at Unadilla Community Center, 246 Main St.
Sidney Center Library is featuring Movie Time USA at 10am Sat.
Yet more bazaars: Roxbury, Sat 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Library. Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Gilbertsville Baptist Church. And Sat from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Portlandville United Methodist Church. Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bazaar plus soup luncheon) at the Hartwick United Methodist Church.
11 a.m. Sat is a soy candle workshop at Rogers Environmental Education Center, state Route 80. Info, registration: 674-4017.
Sunday Dec 7th (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day): The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be having a candy making demonstration at 2 PM Sunday (1800s style).
SUCO's Annual Holiday Craft Show is Sunday, starting at 10 AM in the Hunt Union.
Cooperstown Sun from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Children's Christmas party at the Cooperstown Fire Station. Info: 547-1073.
Sun at 3 p.m. is a Christmas cantata at the Worcester United Methodist Church.
Have breakfast with Santa from 9am-12pm Sun at the Otego Firehouse.
Or have breakfast with Santa in Oneonta at Applebee's ($5 tickets) to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sun from 8am-10am.
Looking ahead:
Mon and Tues, Dec 8 and 9, at 7pm, The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is having American Railroad panel discussions (could be interesting but get a sitter).
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Kids and electronics
The EE Times reported last year that kids are being introduced to electronics at younger ages. In fact, the average age dropped from about 8 years old to about 6 1/2 years old in 2007.
"Electronics devices purchased most frequently are cell phones, digital cameras, and portable digital media players. Lower level of household purchases were noted for ... TV-to-computer video devices and satellite radios..."
Our kids have already been introduced to the computer, and (shhh) Nona picked out a Computer Cool School for them this Christmas--which is on the 'toy of the year 2008' list!
While I wouldn't trade my high speed internet for anything (except maybe a Wii), I'm a little worried that my kids will become video junkies. I see families out shopping with their kids--and the kids don't even put their hand held games down while walking from the car to the store. It troubles me to see kids watching a video at restaurants while their parents eat, although I can't blame them. Keeping kids entertained during a dinner out can be a BIG challenge.
I have decided to set aside certain times as 'unplugged'--no games, cell phones, tv, nothing (well maybe music but no head phones). If I start now, hopefully it won't be a battle when they get older. Mealtimes are one such time. Evening walks are another. I'd like to have one whole day a week set aside, but I don't know if I could stick to it myself!!!
"Electronics devices purchased most frequently are cell phones, digital cameras, and portable digital media players. Lower level of household purchases were noted for ... TV-to-computer video devices and satellite radios..."
Our kids have already been introduced to the computer, and (shhh) Nona picked out a Computer Cool School for them this Christmas--which is on the 'toy of the year 2008' list!
While I wouldn't trade my high speed internet for anything (except maybe a Wii), I'm a little worried that my kids will become video junkies. I see families out shopping with their kids--and the kids don't even put their hand held games down while walking from the car to the store. It troubles me to see kids watching a video at restaurants while their parents eat, although I can't blame them. Keeping kids entertained during a dinner out can be a BIG challenge.
I have decided to set aside certain times as 'unplugged'--no games, cell phones, tv, nothing (well maybe music but no head phones). If I start now, hopefully it won't be a battle when they get older. Mealtimes are one such time. Evening walks are another. I'd like to have one whole day a week set aside, but I don't know if I could stick to it myself!!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Holiday Train a hit with the whole family
Saturday's holiday train was a lot of fun. I admit, I was skeptical at first, but the kids got a kick out of bringing their canned goods to turn in, the music was fun and as the sun set, the Christmas lights on the train really stood out. The little ones have a short attention span, so we strolled along the tracks and talked a bit. The only downside? My two year old wanted to go for a ride on the train...
We went to Friendly's afterward with some friends. The kids are developing social lives of their own, and private lives about which I know only a little. It's both frightening and exciting. So far, they seem to get along pretty well with their peers, at least, as well as two and three year old's can be expected to.
According to Life Family Education.com, the fleeting friendships of the preschool years are vitally important. They recommend getting to know the parents of the preschoolers in your neighborhood and providing plenty of opportunities for your child to interact with other kids.
We went to Friendly's afterward with some friends. The kids are developing social lives of their own, and private lives about which I know only a little. It's both frightening and exciting. So far, they seem to get along pretty well with their peers, at least, as well as two and three year old's can be expected to.
According to Life Family Education.com, the fleeting friendships of the preschool years are vitally important. They recommend getting to know the parents of the preschoolers in your neighborhood and providing plenty of opportunities for your child to interact with other kids.
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