Our own Huntington Memorial Library is said to be the home of Harriet Huntington, mother of Henry Huntington, who donated the land and his ancestral home to the City of Oneonta for use as a park or library. Trouble is, she's been dead for many, many years.
According to the State Times (SUCO's student newspaper), Marie Bruni, clairvoyant and director of the library, has felt Harriet's presence since the day she interviewed with the library. Harriet is described as a translucent, elderly spirit, who responds to changes within her home by making mischief, such as hiding expensive items only to let them turn up days later. The spirit has gone missing at times, once taking a year and a half hiatus to--no one knows where.
For more on this and other stories, check out "Leatherstocking Ghosts" by Lynda Lee Macken.
Our library has more to offer than you may realize: Friends of Huntington Memorial Library will deliver books free of charge to those who otherwise could not enjoy them. If you can make it to the library, consider Mid-Week Musings, a reading group which meets the second Wednesday of every month. For more: hmloneonta.org.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Halloween weekend:
Friday Oct 31, 9 am and 1pm: Volunteer tree planting in Oneonta. Meet at Dietz Street parking lot. For info, sign up: 433-2236.
At 5 p.m. Friday: Fish fry at the Oneonta Veterans Club; with live music by Just Throw Money from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Also Friday: Halloween at Hogwarts! Thanks to a special agreement with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Smart Community Room will be open to all young witches and wizards on Thursday October 30. From 4:00-5:30 all manner of magical crafts and confections will be available. First, get sorted into your House. Don't miss the Potions class, and Care of Magical Creatures – you'll be making your own monster to take home. You can also try your hand at the cauldron toss, make a wand, a Golden Snitch pin, and more! This special Hogwarts event is open to those aged 6 and up.
Friday evening: Halloween trick-or-treating on Main St Oneonta at participating stores, usually from 4pm-6pm.
Also, don't miss the annual Halloween Parade Friday on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta. Formation of the parade will be on Elm Street (between Main & Center) and Walnut Street (between Ford & Maple), move from Elm Street down Main Street to Chestnut Street Extension and into the parking garage. The formation area be blocked off at 6:00 p.m. and Main Street closed at 7:00 p.m. Formation to begin at 6:15 p.m., judging at 6:45 p.m. and parade at 7:00 p.m.
Sat Nov 1 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. in Cooperstown is a Stone Soup community dinner at St. Mary's Church; featuring homemade soup, bread and more, with ghost stories by Bruce Markusen.
Also Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Norwich is the Home Bureau bazaar at the United Church of Christ, West Main Street. For info: 843-5119.
Sat in Morris from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. is the Halloween 'booktacular' at Zion Episcopal Church parish house, Main Street; featuring book and bake sale, children's story hour at 10 a.m., games, activities, crafts and more. For info: 263-2080.
Another bazaar: Sat from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Milford American Legion Auxiliary hosts a holiday bazaar at the Legion Hall; featuring crafts, raffles, door prizes, refreshments. For info: 286-7720.
Sat 7:30 p.m: 'Traditional Songs of New York State' at the Cannon Free Library in Delhi, 40 Elm St.; with Dave Ruch. For info: 746-2662.
Rogers Environmental Education Center offers a Fall Fruit Walk at 11 am (Sherberne, state Highway 80). For info: 674-4017.
Sunday Nov 2 at 2 p.m. is the Paul Newman film series at the New York Power Authority Visitors Center, North Blenheim, state Route 30. Free, open to the public.
Looking ahead:
Don't forget to vote Tuesday Nov 4th! After you vote, stop by the Main View Gallery (next to the Oneonta fire station) at 7pm. Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) will be finalizing plans for Paint Fest! This is also a great opportunity just to meet our team and find out more about plans to create a children's museum in Oneonta.
At 5 p.m. Friday: Fish fry at the Oneonta Veterans Club; with live music by Just Throw Money from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Also Friday: Halloween at Hogwarts! Thanks to a special agreement with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Smart Community Room will be open to all young witches and wizards on Thursday October 30. From 4:00-5:30 all manner of magical crafts and confections will be available. First, get sorted into your House. Don't miss the Potions class, and Care of Magical Creatures – you'll be making your own monster to take home. You can also try your hand at the cauldron toss, make a wand, a Golden Snitch pin, and more! This special Hogwarts event is open to those aged 6 and up.
Friday evening: Halloween trick-or-treating on Main St Oneonta at participating stores, usually from 4pm-6pm.
Also, don't miss the annual Halloween Parade Friday on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta. Formation of the parade will be on Elm Street (between Main & Center) and Walnut Street (between Ford & Maple), move from Elm Street down Main Street to Chestnut Street Extension and into the parking garage. The formation area be blocked off at 6:00 p.m. and Main Street closed at 7:00 p.m. Formation to begin at 6:15 p.m., judging at 6:45 p.m. and parade at 7:00 p.m.
Sat Nov 1 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. in Cooperstown is a Stone Soup community dinner at St. Mary's Church; featuring homemade soup, bread and more, with ghost stories by Bruce Markusen.
Also Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Norwich is the Home Bureau bazaar at the United Church of Christ, West Main Street. For info: 843-5119.
Sat in Morris from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. is the Halloween 'booktacular' at Zion Episcopal Church parish house, Main Street; featuring book and bake sale, children's story hour at 10 a.m., games, activities, crafts and more. For info: 263-2080.
Another bazaar: Sat from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Milford American Legion Auxiliary hosts a holiday bazaar at the Legion Hall; featuring crafts, raffles, door prizes, refreshments. For info: 286-7720.
Sat 7:30 p.m: 'Traditional Songs of New York State' at the Cannon Free Library in Delhi, 40 Elm St.; with Dave Ruch. For info: 746-2662.
Rogers Environmental Education Center offers a Fall Fruit Walk at 11 am (Sherberne, state Highway 80). For info: 674-4017.
Sunday Nov 2 at 2 p.m. is the Paul Newman film series at the New York Power Authority Visitors Center, North Blenheim, state Route 30. Free, open to the public.
Looking ahead:
Don't forget to vote Tuesday Nov 4th! After you vote, stop by the Main View Gallery (next to the Oneonta fire station) at 7pm. Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) will be finalizing plans for Paint Fest! This is also a great opportunity just to meet our team and find out more about plans to create a children's museum in Oneonta.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Puppies for Christmas?
...unlikely at my house, but if you're even considering it, be sure to check out Home-to-Home, the ALL LOCAL pet adoption alternative.
According to Pet Place, the best pets for children under age six are guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats (what?), small birds (they recommend budgies), and fish.
A budgie, by the way, is a type of parakeet.
Turns out that rats are very sociable, love to play and can even be trained. There are hairless rats, dumbo rats, miniature rats, not to mention blue, platinum or sparkly silver rats. If you get a fancy rat, you may even win ribbons at the next rat show... But keep it down, rats like company but not chaos.
Reptiles don't make the list for young kids because they carry salmonella (I would like to add that corn snakes can live up to 20 years--that's a long commitment). Rabbits are described as temperamental.
In grade school, my niece was raising hamsters to sell (after George turned out to be Georgina, there was nothing else to be done). Sadly (for the hamsters) her best customer became her little brother, who saved 25 cents off the cost of a mouse from the pet store to feed to his corn snake. Ah, capitalism.
According to Pet Place, the best pets for children under age six are guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats (what?), small birds (they recommend budgies), and fish.
A budgie, by the way, is a type of parakeet.
Turns out that rats are very sociable, love to play and can even be trained. There are hairless rats, dumbo rats, miniature rats, not to mention blue, platinum or sparkly silver rats. If you get a fancy rat, you may even win ribbons at the next rat show... But keep it down, rats like company but not chaos.
Reptiles don't make the list for young kids because they carry salmonella (I would like to add that corn snakes can live up to 20 years--that's a long commitment). Rabbits are described as temperamental.
In grade school, my niece was raising hamsters to sell (after George turned out to be Georgina, there was nothing else to be done). Sadly (for the hamsters) her best customer became her little brother, who saved 25 cents off the cost of a mouse from the pet store to feed to his corn snake. Ah, capitalism.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friends wanted
Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) is now seaching for new friends on myspace--so check it out and spread the word!
www.myspace.com/oneontakids
www.myspace.com/oneontakids
Friday, October 24, 2008
More on weekend events
Things were a bit CRAZY at my house this week, and it has spilled over into the blog. I've more things to post than I had time to write about this morning. But I would like to mention:
A dear friend of mine recommends taking your little ones to Pie In the Sky out on route 7 towards Otego (before winter sets in). "It has a great corn maze/run that's free. It is small enough that we let [our two year old] go on without us, but large enough to freak me out when we could not see her anymore. Pie In The Sky is a great "autumnal" place to hang out for awhile. They also have playhouses and pumpkins to play around."
Pick A Pumpkin (www.pickapumpkin.com) near Cobleskill is also getting good reviews. "They have free hayrides, a storybook land, and is just a ton of fun. [Our friend] always plans on spending a whole day there."
While we're talking about local events, I'd like to highlight the event keeper link for the Four County Library System: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=4CLS. There are 'remind me' links as well as 'email a friend' options for each of the events. One of the events listed for this weekend is The Oxford Memorial Library Annual Haunted House--suitable for all ages, at the Oxford Memorial Library from 10am-2pm Sat Oct 25, info: 843-6146.
While you're out, pick up a Safe Kids of Otsego County Halloween and pedestrian safety kit (50 cent suggested donation) at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 until 4:00. Materials include reflective Halloween bags, along with reflective stickers. For more information call 547-5256 or visit www.safekids.org.
Sunday, October 26 is of course, MALLOWEEN! Let the kids run free and gather candy! No cars to run them over! 1pm-3pm at the Southside Mall. Events include: Spooky Stories at Borders @1pm, Decorate a pumpkin, Bounce house and Costume Contest (registration @ 1pm, winner announced at 2:30).
Next week:
Yet another option for Halloween: Come celebrate Halloween at Hogwarts! Thanks to a special agreement with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Smart Community Room will be open to all young witches and wizards on Thursday October 30. From 4:00-5:30 all manner of magical crafts and confections will be available. First, get sorted into your House. Don't miss the Potions class, and Care of Magical Creatures – you'll be making your own monster to take home. You can also try your hand at the cauldron toss, make a wand, a Golden Snitch pin, and more! This special Hogwarts event is open to those aged 6 and up.
October 31st: Halloween trick-or-treating on Main St Oneonta at participating stores. This is usually from 4pm-6pm.
And don't forget the annual Halloween Parade will be held on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta. Formation of the parade will be on Elm Street (between Main & Center) and Walnut Street (between Ford & Maple), move from Elm Street down Main Street to Chestnut Street Extension and into the parking garage. The formation area be blocked off at 6:00 p.m. and Main Street closed at 7:00 p.m. Formation to begin at 6:15 p.m., judging at 6:45 p.m. and parade at 7:00 p.m.
Major thanks to Robin, who made this blogpost possible!!!
A dear friend of mine recommends taking your little ones to Pie In the Sky out on route 7 towards Otego (before winter sets in). "It has a great corn maze/run that's free. It is small enough that we let [our two year old] go on without us, but large enough to freak me out when we could not see her anymore. Pie In The Sky is a great "autumnal" place to hang out for awhile. They also have playhouses and pumpkins to play around."
Pick A Pumpkin (www.pickapumpkin.com) near Cobleskill is also getting good reviews. "They have free hayrides, a storybook land, and is just a ton of fun. [Our friend] always plans on spending a whole day there."
While we're talking about local events, I'd like to highlight the event keeper link for the Four County Library System: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=4CLS. There are 'remind me' links as well as 'email a friend' options for each of the events. One of the events listed for this weekend is The Oxford Memorial Library Annual Haunted House--suitable for all ages, at the Oxford Memorial Library from 10am-2pm Sat Oct 25, info: 843-6146.
While you're out, pick up a Safe Kids of Otsego County Halloween and pedestrian safety kit (50 cent suggested donation) at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 until 4:00. Materials include reflective Halloween bags, along with reflective stickers. For more information call 547-5256 or visit www.safekids.org.
Sunday, October 26 is of course, MALLOWEEN! Let the kids run free and gather candy! No cars to run them over! 1pm-3pm at the Southside Mall. Events include: Spooky Stories at Borders @1pm, Decorate a pumpkin, Bounce house and Costume Contest (registration @ 1pm, winner announced at 2:30).
Next week:
Yet another option for Halloween: Come celebrate Halloween at Hogwarts! Thanks to a special agreement with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Smart Community Room will be open to all young witches and wizards on Thursday October 30. From 4:00-5:30 all manner of magical crafts and confections will be available. First, get sorted into your House. Don't miss the Potions class, and Care of Magical Creatures – you'll be making your own monster to take home. You can also try your hand at the cauldron toss, make a wand, a Golden Snitch pin, and more! This special Hogwarts event is open to those aged 6 and up.
October 31st: Halloween trick-or-treating on Main St Oneonta at participating stores. This is usually from 4pm-6pm.
And don't forget the annual Halloween Parade will be held on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta. Formation of the parade will be on Elm Street (between Main & Center) and Walnut Street (between Ford & Maple), move from Elm Street down Main Street to Chestnut Street Extension and into the parking garage. The formation area be blocked off at 6:00 p.m. and Main Street closed at 7:00 p.m. Formation to begin at 6:15 p.m., judging at 6:45 p.m. and parade at 7:00 p.m.
Major thanks to Robin, who made this blogpost possible!!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A brief look at weekend events
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct 24-26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. is the 10th annual Pumpkin Festival in Norwich at the East and West Parks. Stop in and carve a pumpkin--there will be music, prizes, even polka! Info: 336-1811 or www.norwichpumpkinfestival.com. Friday and Saturday Oct 24 and 25, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., South Kortright's junior class hosts the Haunted house and trail walk , South Kortright Central School, Info: 538-9111. Friday Oct 24 at 6 p.m. is the Women of the Moose Halloween dinner in Oneonta Moose Lodge on West Broadway, featuring costume contest and cake walk.
Also Friday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. is the Halloween Owl Prowl at the Landis Arboretum, Info: (518) 875-6935.
Saturday Oct 25 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. is the Riverside Elementary Harvest Festival in Oneonta at the Riverside Elementary School; featuring refreshments, games, activities, hay rides, pumpkin painting, a chili cook-off and more. Open to the public.
Also Saturday, 9 a.m. is the Schoharie Pumpkin Festival; featuring parade, music, vendors, food and more.
And Sat 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. is the Eighth annual Haunted Museum in Norwich at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum, 45 Rexford St. (Stop by while you are enjoying Pumpkin Fest) For info: 334-9227.
Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is a Halloween and Pedestrian Safety event at the Fly Creek Cider Mill.
And Sat 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Glimmerglass Costume Bash in Cherry at the Limekiln Mansion, 59 Limekiln Road. For info: 547-0700, ext. 206.
North Bleneim brings a 'Scary halloween' event Sat 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the NYPA Visitors Center, state Route 30. For info: (800) 724-0309.
Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. is also the Ninth annual Chili Fest in Toddsville at the Brookwood School, county Highway 59. Info: 547-4060.
Sat 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. is the Annual smorgasbord and bazaar in Richmondville at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 265 Main St.
And in Gilbertsville on Sat at 7 p.m. is the Community Halloween party at the Butternut Valley Grange Hall with costume contest and refreshments.
Sunday Oct 26 at 11 a.m. is the National Kidney Foundation Family Fun Day and Kidney Walk at the Alumni Fieldhouse, State University College at Oneonta. For info: 436-2633.
And don't forget Malloween!!! Sun 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Oneonta's Southside Mall; featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests and more.
Also Sun 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. is a Halloween party at Oneonta's First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall; with pumpkin carving, refreshments and more.
Looking ahead to Wednesday Oct 29, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. is Morning Out at the Morris Village Library; hosted by the Butternut Valley Play-Group. A great group of parents with young kids and a wonderful way to get to know your local community.
Also Friday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. is the Halloween Owl Prowl at the Landis Arboretum, Info: (518) 875-6935.
Saturday Oct 25 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. is the Riverside Elementary Harvest Festival in Oneonta at the Riverside Elementary School; featuring refreshments, games, activities, hay rides, pumpkin painting, a chili cook-off and more. Open to the public.
Also Saturday, 9 a.m. is the Schoharie Pumpkin Festival; featuring parade, music, vendors, food and more.
And Sat 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. is the Eighth annual Haunted Museum in Norwich at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum, 45 Rexford St. (Stop by while you are enjoying Pumpkin Fest) For info: 334-9227.
Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is a Halloween and Pedestrian Safety event at the Fly Creek Cider Mill.
And Sat 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Glimmerglass Costume Bash in Cherry at the Limekiln Mansion, 59 Limekiln Road. For info: 547-0700, ext. 206.
North Bleneim brings a 'Scary halloween' event Sat 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the NYPA Visitors Center, state Route 30. For info: (800) 724-0309.
Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. is also the Ninth annual Chili Fest in Toddsville at the Brookwood School, county Highway 59. Info: 547-4060.
Sat 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. is the Annual smorgasbord and bazaar in Richmondville at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 265 Main St.
And in Gilbertsville on Sat at 7 p.m. is the Community Halloween party at the Butternut Valley Grange Hall with costume contest and refreshments.
Sunday Oct 26 at 11 a.m. is the National Kidney Foundation Family Fun Day and Kidney Walk at the Alumni Fieldhouse, State University College at Oneonta. For info: 436-2633.
And don't forget Malloween!!! Sun 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Oneonta's Southside Mall; featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests and more.
Also Sun 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. is a Halloween party at Oneonta's First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall; with pumpkin carving, refreshments and more.
Looking ahead to Wednesday Oct 29, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. is Morning Out at the Morris Village Library; hosted by the Butternut Valley Play-Group. A great group of parents with young kids and a wonderful way to get to know your local community.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Washable fun for the whole family
Plans for Paintfest are moving along swiftly! In case you haven't already marked your calendars:
WHAT: Paintfest will bring bring children and their grown-ups together through fun and unpredictable ways to paint.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
WHERE: ODS, Co. Road 8
COST: $5 suggested donation
In preparation for this event, we will be meeting at the Main View Gallery (next to the Oneonta fire station) Tuesday Nov 4th at 7pm. The public is invited to attend.
Paintfest is brought to you by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)--the future children's museum in Oneonta--in cooperation with UCCCA and The ARC Otsego. It will feature instructional workshops led by local artists and The Magic Paintbrush Project which is specifically geared towards children with special needs and their families. Volunteer today: WorldOfLearning@live.com!
WHAT: Paintfest will bring bring children and their grown-ups together through fun and unpredictable ways to paint.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
WHERE: ODS, Co. Road 8
COST: $5 suggested donation
In preparation for this event, we will be meeting at the Main View Gallery (next to the Oneonta fire station) Tuesday Nov 4th at 7pm. The public is invited to attend.
Paintfest is brought to you by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)--the future children's museum in Oneonta--in cooperation with UCCCA and The ARC Otsego. It will feature instructional workshops led by local artists and The Magic Paintbrush Project which is specifically geared towards children with special needs and their families. Volunteer today: WorldOfLearning@live.com!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wildlife Learning Co
A friend of ours provided the following feedback about the 'Owls of Upstate New York' presentation by Wildlife Learning Co (I will try not to miss the next one):
"I just attended an "owl" (not "OWL") presentation at SUCO this afternoon with my 6-year old ... [a man from Hartwick] brings rescued owls in and does talks for elementary school groups, scouts, general presentations for adults, etc."
"He brought a great horned owl, a screech owl, and a barred owl (not "barn"). He explained the behaviors and diets of each, as well as how they came to be in his care. (Owls are protected by law and cannot be kept as pets, but injured owls that cannot be released back into the wild after rehabilitation due to their injuries can be kept and shown by wildlife educators.) He brought each owl around the room so that all the audience members could get a good look, and passed around feathers of turkey vultures and owls so that we could see and feel the differences. It was a very informative and interesting presentation suitable for (almost) all ages."
"I just attended an "owl" (not "OWL") presentation at SUCO this afternoon with my 6-year old ... [a man from Hartwick] brings rescued owls in and does talks for elementary school groups, scouts, general presentations for adults, etc."
"He brought a great horned owl, a screech owl, and a barred owl (not "barn"). He explained the behaviors and diets of each, as well as how they came to be in his care. (Owls are protected by law and cannot be kept as pets, but injured owls that cannot be released back into the wild after rehabilitation due to their injuries can be kept and shown by wildlife educators.) He brought each owl around the room so that all the audience members could get a good look, and passed around feathers of turkey vultures and owls so that we could see and feel the differences. It was a very informative and interesting presentation suitable for (almost) all ages."
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Harvest
Thinking nothing what-so-ever of it, my parents took me to a farm when I was about five, where--to my horror--they slaughtered and plucked several chickens! I must have been ten years old before I would eat anything made of chicken beyond a chicken nugget. This weekend I took my kids to a farm--Willy's Farm and Cider Mill of Schenevus--but all we came home with were some bright orange pumpkins, a half gallon of cider and do-nuts for Uncle Ralph. (And some great memories.)
The separation between what we eat and where it came from (however tidy and convenient for me) isn't healthy. Pre-packaged, ready to eat foods are higher in fat, salt and preservatives, and of course, lower in nutrients. Joy of Cooking, a sort of culinary bible, recommends that "While great strides have been made in the storage of foods ... if fresh foods in good condition are available to you, choose them every time." My copy also tells you how to make a champagne fountain, throw together quick and easy lasagna or field dress a squirrel.
This is a great time of year to go out and hug a farmer, or better yet, check out one of the many local farms offering tours, fresh produce and delicious apple pies--try this link to Otsego County Farms or Maple Shade Farm in Delaware County.
Harvest celebrations date back to the dawn of time, when I suppose having food at all was probably a reason to party. Today, barring the occasional tomato shortage or food recall, fresh fruits and vegetables are available every day of the week, any season of the year. Time was when that kind of bounty existed only during the harvest; oranges at Christmas really were a treat; no one knew what a kiwi was; and maple farmers weren't just cooking up a cash crop but storing away their year's supply of sugar. Go back a century or two and you will find that cabbages, which keep well in a cool cellar, were a staple through the long winter months (can you imagine living on cabbage?) The discovery of the potato, (which originated in the mountains of South America, see History Magazine) had a huge impact on how people ate!
A great way to reconnect with where your food comes from is to cook it yourself. Highlights High Five included a make-together recipe for pumpkin soup this month: 'Ask an adult' to saute some apple slices (peeled) in butter five minutes. Stir together two cups cooked or canned pumpkin, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Add the apple slices and two cups of vegetable broth. Heat but do not boil. Stir in 1/2 cup of half and half just before serving.
The separation between what we eat and where it came from (however tidy and convenient for me) isn't healthy. Pre-packaged, ready to eat foods are higher in fat, salt and preservatives, and of course, lower in nutrients. Joy of Cooking, a sort of culinary bible, recommends that "While great strides have been made in the storage of foods ... if fresh foods in good condition are available to you, choose them every time." My copy also tells you how to make a champagne fountain, throw together quick and easy lasagna or field dress a squirrel.
This is a great time of year to go out and hug a farmer, or better yet, check out one of the many local farms offering tours, fresh produce and delicious apple pies--try this link to Otsego County Farms or Maple Shade Farm in Delaware County.
Harvest celebrations date back to the dawn of time, when I suppose having food at all was probably a reason to party. Today, barring the occasional tomato shortage or food recall, fresh fruits and vegetables are available every day of the week, any season of the year. Time was when that kind of bounty existed only during the harvest; oranges at Christmas really were a treat; no one knew what a kiwi was; and maple farmers weren't just cooking up a cash crop but storing away their year's supply of sugar. Go back a century or two and you will find that cabbages, which keep well in a cool cellar, were a staple through the long winter months (can you imagine living on cabbage?) The discovery of the potato, (which originated in the mountains of South America, see History Magazine) had a huge impact on how people ate!
A great way to reconnect with where your food comes from is to cook it yourself. Highlights High Five included a make-together recipe for pumpkin soup this month: 'Ask an adult' to saute some apple slices (peeled) in butter five minutes. Stir together two cups cooked or canned pumpkin, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Add the apple slices and two cups of vegetable broth. Heat but do not boil. Stir in 1/2 cup of half and half just before serving.
Friday, October 17, 2008
One more thing!
Tonight, Friday Oct 17th at 7:30 pm, SUCO is hosting Bill Smith – Adirondack Storyteller at the College Camp Lodge.
From the website: "BILL SMITH of Colton is widely known throughout the Adirondacks and beyond as a master of many traditional arts of the region." These include the ash splint basket making of Mohawk men. "He has concentrated on retelling traditional stories and creating new ones." In 1994 he wrote a collection of stories called Tales from the Featherbed. He has also produced six cassette recordings of his stories and songs.
From the website: "BILL SMITH of Colton is widely known throughout the Adirondacks and beyond as a master of many traditional arts of the region." These include the ash splint basket making of Mohawk men. "He has concentrated on retelling traditional stories and creating new ones." In 1994 he wrote a collection of stories called Tales from the Featherbed. He has also produced six cassette recordings of his stories and songs.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Weekend events:
And if the weather stays nice, it will be a beautiful weekend!
Tonight (Thursday Oct 16): From 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. take a (free) Walking Tour of Main Street with Loraine Tyler, presented by the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, meet at the History Center, 183 Main St, info: 432-0960
Fri and Sat, Oct 17-18, 5 - 7:30 p.m. in Cooperstown, take a Things That Go Bump in the Night walking tour, at the Farmer's Museum. Hourlong tours are offered each half-hour, info: 547-1450
October 17 - 19 (Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00 pm Matinee): The Out of the Woodwork Players present A Fine Monster You Are! at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Info: 607-563-2582 or e-mail owptheatre@yahoo.com
Also Fri, at 6:30 p. m., The Rogers Environment Education Center (Sherburne, St Rt 80) is offering an Animals of Halloween program, with walking trails and more, info: 674-4017
7:30 p.m. Fri the Schoharie Valley Hayshakers are having western and mainstream square dance at MiddleburghHigh School, info: (518) 827-5762, Schoharie Hayshakers.
Sat Oct 18 at 2 p.m. Wildlife Learning Co and SUCO present 'Owls of Upstate New York' at the College Camp (upper East Street, Oneonta). Info: 436-3455
Saturday, October 18; 7:00 pm, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Norwich present a musical,
Altar Boyz. Info: 607.336.2787 info@chenangoarts.org
Also on Sat from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. is the Morris Fire Auxiliary Apple Fest and Chinese auction, info: 263-5074
Sat at 11 a.m, there is a Pumpkin Fest in Smyrna at the Wolf Mountain Nature Center with live music, tours, wolf presentation and more, info 627-6784, Wolf Center
From 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat see Ziggy the tiny trick-performing horse at the Schoharie Free Library.
From 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. is the Second annual Halloween party at the Coventry Firehouse, North Road off state Highway 206.
Sunday Oct 19 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. the Oneonta Moose Lodge is holding a Harvest of Hope penny social, info: (518) 866-1208
The Edelweiss German-American Club presents Oktoberfest Sun at 2 p.m, with live music at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church education building, info: (518) 296-8491
Looking ahead:
Monday Oct 20 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. City of the Hills Women's Chorus performs at First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St., Roosevelt Avenue entrance. Info: 267-4718
And no performance would be complete without (on the same day but half an hour later) 7:30 p.m. the Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus at the Salvation Army, River Street. Info: 278-6369.
Tonight (Thursday Oct 16): From 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. take a (free) Walking Tour of Main Street with Loraine Tyler, presented by the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, meet at the History Center, 183 Main St, info: 432-0960
Fri and Sat, Oct 17-18, 5 - 7:30 p.m. in Cooperstown, take a Things That Go Bump in the Night walking tour, at the Farmer's Museum. Hourlong tours are offered each half-hour, info: 547-1450
October 17 - 19 (Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00 pm Matinee): The Out of the Woodwork Players present A Fine Monster You Are! at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Info: 607-563-2582 or e-mail owptheatre@yahoo.com
Also Fri, at 6:30 p. m., The Rogers Environment Education Center (Sherburne, St Rt 80) is offering an Animals of Halloween program, with walking trails and more, info: 674-4017
7:30 p.m. Fri the Schoharie Valley Hayshakers are having western and mainstream square dance at MiddleburghHigh School, info: (518) 827-5762, Schoharie Hayshakers.
Sat Oct 18 at 2 p.m. Wildlife Learning Co and SUCO present 'Owls of Upstate New York' at the College Camp (upper East Street, Oneonta). Info: 436-3455
Saturday, October 18; 7:00 pm, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Norwich present a musical,
Altar Boyz. Info: 607.336.2787 info@chenangoarts.org
Also on Sat from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. is the Morris Fire Auxiliary Apple Fest and Chinese auction, info: 263-5074
Sat at 11 a.m, there is a Pumpkin Fest in Smyrna at the Wolf Mountain Nature Center with live music, tours, wolf presentation and more, info 627-6784, Wolf Center
From 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat see Ziggy the tiny trick-performing horse at the Schoharie Free Library.
From 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. is the Second annual Halloween party at the Coventry Firehouse, North Road off state Highway 206.
Sunday Oct 19 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. the Oneonta Moose Lodge is holding a Harvest of Hope penny social, info: (518) 866-1208
The Edelweiss German-American Club presents Oktoberfest Sun at 2 p.m, with live music at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church education building, info: (518) 296-8491
Looking ahead:
Monday Oct 20 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. City of the Hills Women's Chorus performs at First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St., Roosevelt Avenue entrance. Info: 267-4718
And no performance would be complete without (on the same day but half an hour later) 7:30 p.m. the Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus at the Salvation Army, River Street. Info: 278-6369.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Those school lunches
National School Lunch week is here! Or perhaps your childhood memories don't set you cheering? I vividly remember the soft-shell burritos, which were actually rock hard. They became a favorite by high school, but in kindergarten, I wasn't able to bite through the shells, so burrito day always left me hungry. In first grade, I lost a tooth in one...
I suppose without school lunches, millions of kids would go hungry, perform poorly in school, and develop even more terrible eating habits than they already have. Maybe their parents would provide lunches for them or perhaps they would find their way to the convenience store and fill up on candy bars and soda. I think the school lunch program started out because kids were going hungry. It continues because kids are ... getting fat!
Rather than send you to the cafeteria to celebrate, here are some tasty ideas for brown bag snacks from Amazing Moms:
Cookie Dippers: Send vanilla wafer cookies along with a favorite yogurt. Kids love to dip and this way they are getting less sugar than most packaged treats.
Fun Chips: Use large cookie cutters to cut a flour tortilla or wrap. Arrange on cookie sheet and toast in a 400 degree oven for 6-8 mins. Send to school plain or with bean dip for dipping. Try brushing a very small amount of olive oil or cooking spray. Then sprinkle parmesan cheese or cinnamon sugar. If you try the cinnamon sugar, send the chips along with a container of applesauce for dipping.
I suppose without school lunches, millions of kids would go hungry, perform poorly in school, and develop even more terrible eating habits than they already have. Maybe their parents would provide lunches for them or perhaps they would find their way to the convenience store and fill up on candy bars and soda. I think the school lunch program started out because kids were going hungry. It continues because kids are ... getting fat!
Rather than send you to the cafeteria to celebrate, here are some tasty ideas for brown bag snacks from Amazing Moms:
Cookie Dippers: Send vanilla wafer cookies along with a favorite yogurt. Kids love to dip and this way they are getting less sugar than most packaged treats.
Fun Chips: Use large cookie cutters to cut a flour tortilla or wrap. Arrange on cookie sheet and toast in a 400 degree oven for 6-8 mins. Send to school plain or with bean dip for dipping. Try brushing a very small amount of olive oil or cooking spray. Then sprinkle parmesan cheese or cinnamon sugar. If you try the cinnamon sugar, send the chips along with a container of applesauce for dipping.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Do something fun today!
Today is the last day to enjoy Native Balance, hosted by Hartwick college and the Pine Lake Institute. Activities include Abenaki storytelling and music, lacrosse, bowmaking and beadworking demos. Info: Native Balance
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The weekend is on its way:
The state Capitol in Albany is officially haunted: Free “Capitol Hauntings Tours” are being offered weekdays at 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Before you drive out get a reservation (required), call 473-7582.
Friday 12pm-4 pm, Sat and Sun 8am-4pm, Oct 10-12: Fall foliage sheepdog trial at Clark Field, Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown, Info: 293-8385.
Sat Oct 11, 10 a.m. is the Morris Unicorns Ride-a-Thon at Jellystone Park in Garrattsville to benefit hospice! Horse lovers of all ages can participate in this 10 mile horse ride, or sit back in a horse drawn wagon. Riders are encouraged to collect pledges, ($10 minimum for wagon ride) and there are some 4-H requirements for horse-riders under age 19. Info: Catskill Hospice or 263-5124.
Wightman's is having an Open House Saturday from 8:30am - 1:00pm. There will be music by the Cherry Pickers, a wood-working contest, tours of the plant, seminars and a wind-catcher kid's craft courtesy of Amazable Science Adventures, more info: Wightmans.
Also Sat, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m, The Adrenaline Zone hosts a Paintball fundraiser (134 Forest Way, Otego) to benefit Main Street Baptist Church's Nicaragua missions trip. Info: 432-7465 or adrenalinezonepaintball@hotmail.com.
Waffles and Puppets 2008, Saturday from 12 pm - 5 pm Brewery Ommegang celebrates their birthday with live puppet shows at 2 and 4 pm and live folk music at 1, 3, and 5pm. A variety of caterers will be present, admission is free. Info: Ommegang.
Saturday 1 p.m. will witness a train robbery rail ride (plus beautiful fall foliage) thanks to the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. Sunday at 1pm a fall foliage ride is offered. Info: 432-2429, Leatherstocking Historical Railway.
Sunday Oct 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is the Middlefield Fall Festival and Craft Show at the Middlefield Schoolhouse Museum. Info: 547-4008 or Middlefield History.
Looking ahead to next week:
Monday Oct 13 from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the City of the Hills Women's Chorus performs at the First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St. Oneonta, Roosevelt Avenue entrance. Info: 267-4718. The Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus will also be performing at 7:30pm at the
Salvation Army on River Street. Again, is this a competition???
I hope you can make it to Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)'s first public meeting on Tuesday Oct 14th at 7pm. We will be meeting with interested community members and working on plans for Paintfest, our first real fund-raiser and community event. The meeting will be held in the Main View Gallery at 73-75 Main Street, Oneonta. The gallery is located on the corner next to the Oneonta Fire Station. Everyone is welcome and can call Andrea Thies with questions at 607-433-0160 or email WorldOfLearning@live.com.
Friday 12pm-4 pm, Sat and Sun 8am-4pm, Oct 10-12: Fall foliage sheepdog trial at Clark Field, Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown, Info: 293-8385.
Sat Oct 11, 10 a.m. is the Morris Unicorns Ride-a-Thon at Jellystone Park in Garrattsville to benefit hospice! Horse lovers of all ages can participate in this 10 mile horse ride, or sit back in a horse drawn wagon. Riders are encouraged to collect pledges, ($10 minimum for wagon ride) and there are some 4-H requirements for horse-riders under age 19. Info: Catskill Hospice or 263-5124.
Wightman's is having an Open House Saturday from 8:30am - 1:00pm. There will be music by the Cherry Pickers, a wood-working contest, tours of the plant, seminars and a wind-catcher kid's craft courtesy of Amazable Science Adventures, more info: Wightmans.
Also Sat, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m, The Adrenaline Zone hosts a Paintball fundraiser (134 Forest Way, Otego) to benefit Main Street Baptist Church's Nicaragua missions trip. Info: 432-7465 or adrenalinezonepaintball@hotmail.com.
Waffles and Puppets 2008, Saturday from 12 pm - 5 pm Brewery Ommegang celebrates their birthday with live puppet shows at 2 and 4 pm and live folk music at 1, 3, and 5pm. A variety of caterers will be present, admission is free. Info: Ommegang.
Saturday 1 p.m. will witness a train robbery rail ride (plus beautiful fall foliage) thanks to the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. Sunday at 1pm a fall foliage ride is offered. Info: 432-2429, Leatherstocking Historical Railway.
Sunday Oct 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is the Middlefield Fall Festival and Craft Show at the Middlefield Schoolhouse Museum. Info: 547-4008 or Middlefield History.
Looking ahead to next week:
Monday Oct 13 from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the City of the Hills Women's Chorus performs at the First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St. Oneonta, Roosevelt Avenue entrance. Info: 267-4718. The Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus will also be performing at 7:30pm at the
Salvation Army on River Street. Again, is this a competition???
I hope you can make it to Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)'s first public meeting on Tuesday Oct 14th at 7pm. We will be meeting with interested community members and working on plans for Paintfest, our first real fund-raiser and community event. The meeting will be held in the Main View Gallery at 73-75 Main Street, Oneonta. The gallery is located on the corner next to the Oneonta Fire Station. Everyone is welcome and can call Andrea Thies with questions at 607-433-0160 or email WorldOfLearning@live.com.
Paintfest Planning Meeting
I hope you can make it to our first public meeting. We will be meeting with interested community members and working on plans for Paintfest, our first real fund-raiser and community event. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct 14 at 7pm in the Main View Gallery at 73-75 Main Street, Oneonta. The gallery is located on the corner next to the Oneonta Fire Station. Everyone is welcome and can call Andrea Thies with questions at 607-433-0160 or email WorldOfLearning@live.com.
Then mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15th from 10am-2pm. You will want to be a part of the First Annual Paintfest! We are currently searching for interested artists and fun-loving volunteers to do paint-themed activities with kids of all ages. Activities include painting a community canvas, paint and take-home ornaments, pottery painting, and silly games with paint (including paint-balloon darts--although it's not clear to me how to get the paint into the balloon while blowing it up).
This event is being planned by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) in coordination with UCCCA, ARC Otsego and The Magic Paintbrush Project.
Then mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15th from 10am-2pm. You will want to be a part of the First Annual Paintfest! We are currently searching for interested artists and fun-loving volunteers to do paint-themed activities with kids of all ages. Activities include painting a community canvas, paint and take-home ornaments, pottery painting, and silly games with paint (including paint-balloon darts--although it's not clear to me how to get the paint into the balloon while blowing it up).
This event is being planned by Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) in coordination with UCCCA, ARC Otsego and The Magic Paintbrush Project.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Endangered animals in your own backyard
The once common bog turtle is now endangered. So is the peregrin falcon, and both are residents of Otsego County, according to the handy new online nature guide brought to you by the New York Natural Heritage Program.
According to the guide, the fastest known flying bird is the Peregrine Falcon, with an air speed record of 60 mph and diving attack speeds up to 200 mph.
The not-so-famous (or daring) bog turtle is simply known for being tiny: generally less than 4 inches long in northern areas.
The guide is easy to search by plant or animal name, or even by county, which was nice! However, I got lost trying to search by community, with categories such as 'shale talus slope woodland' to choose from. I was really excited to identify a bird I encountered my first year in New York State. I was just entering my driveway on a clear fall day when a majestic, hawk-like bird flew over the road. Trouble is, the bird had an owl's fluffy face and wizened eyes. I know now that it must have been a Northern Harrier, one of many hawks in this area.
According to the guide, the fastest known flying bird is the Peregrine Falcon, with an air speed record of 60 mph and diving attack speeds up to 200 mph.
The not-so-famous (or daring) bog turtle is simply known for being tiny: generally less than 4 inches long in northern areas.
The guide is easy to search by plant or animal name, or even by county, which was nice! However, I got lost trying to search by community, with categories such as 'shale talus slope woodland' to choose from. I was really excited to identify a bird I encountered my first year in New York State. I was just entering my driveway on a clear fall day when a majestic, hawk-like bird flew over the road. Trouble is, the bird had an owl's fluffy face and wizened eyes. I know now that it must have been a Northern Harrier, one of many hawks in this area.
Monday, October 6, 2008
In favor of family time:
According to Zero to Three, " Half of all parents say they end most days feeling that they spent less time than they wanted to with their young child." In my case, I was probably doing dishes or checking email (which has become just another household chore). It's not time that I lack--it's quality time. I find myself yearning for a place away from the distractions of my to-do list, a place where my kids can make a mess without stressing me out, a safe place with age appropriate toys--where I can let down my guard for a while. In my fantasy place, there is room for creativity, but also plenty of ready-made activities, so don't have to think of everything. All I have to do is take joy in my children.
Children's museums are designed with all of these goals in mind. They help busy parents find a balance between their obligations and their need for family time. They provide safe places for play dates. I can't count the number of times when I didn't host a play date because I felt my house was just too messy, or that friends wouldn't want to drive over. They help moms connect with each other as well. You'd be surprised how much a little adult conversation can mean to a parent who's been in toddler land all day.
Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) will be just such a place. We're not building a tourist attraction, although tourists will undoubtedly come. And we're not creating an indoor circus, although it will be fun! We're creating a children's museum. The best way to find out what that means is to go to one. The nearest children's museums are in Binghamton (the Discovery Center), Albany (CMOST), and Utica (Utica CM).
Children's museums are designed with all of these goals in mind. They help busy parents find a balance between their obligations and their need for family time. They provide safe places for play dates. I can't count the number of times when I didn't host a play date because I felt my house was just too messy, or that friends wouldn't want to drive over. They help moms connect with each other as well. You'd be surprised how much a little adult conversation can mean to a parent who's been in toddler land all day.
Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) will be just such a place. We're not building a tourist attraction, although tourists will undoubtedly come. And we're not creating an indoor circus, although it will be fun! We're creating a children's museum. The best way to find out what that means is to go to one. The nearest children's museums are in Binghamton (the Discovery Center), Albany (CMOST), and Utica (Utica CM).
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Introducing:
Here we are, waiting anxiously for the parade to start! It felt like forever and we thought we were going to be the last float to leave the park, but when we finally hit the streets of Oneonta, everything went great. I can't remember a time when Main Street was so crowded. A heartfelt thanks to all who marched with us and to the children who made signs to carry with the OWL.Thanks to Tom Pondolfino and Brian Rivard for building the skeleton (which should be strong enough to last forever!) and to all of the painters: Nancy, Nathaniel, Beth, Rachel and Jacquie. Much credit goes to John and Andrea, who turned their garage into an OWL roost for a month. Special thanks go to Janet Sutta, for artistic direction and bringing the OWL to life!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
A look at the weekend
"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.
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.
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