There are so many local festivals scheduled for this weekend, that there is sure to be a venue near you.
Fri Sep 19 at 7:30 p.m, the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society presents 'Wetland Residents: From Beavers and Birds to Dragonflies,' at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info: eleanor@dmcom.net.
Sat Sep 20 8 a.m, The American Kennel Club brings Responsible Dog Ownership Day to Neahwa Park, in Oneonta. Info: 965-9863.
Also Sat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m, don't miss Applefest in Oneonta at the First United Presbyterian Church (Main Street and Walling Avenue). There will be Brooks' chicken, lawn sale, crafts, baked goods and homemade candied apples. For info: 432-7520.
The Annual Duck Derby and Family Festival, Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m at Fortin Park, Oneonta, will be especially fun for kids. For info: www.springbrookny.org.
If you're near Worcester, the Free Library is having a Summer reading program closing event Sat at 10:30 am, featuring 'Bugs, Frogs and Fun,' presented by Skip West.
Milford will be hosting the Susquehanna Valley Garlic Festival from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat, with Wood Bull Antiques, local garlic growers, products, lectures, demonstrations, food, music and children's activities. Details: 638-9016.
Sat and Sun Sep 20 – 21, Applefest at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard includes plenty of apple and cider sampling, a large display of antique tractors, a variety of children’s games, a dunking booth, inflatables, and live musical entertainment. There will be a daily build-your-own scarecrow contest. Info: http://www.flycreekcidermill.com/.
Fri , Sat, Sep 19 - 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., enjoy FoxCare's popular Fall Craft Fair (which always brings back memories of my hometown, somehow). Along Rt 7, Oneonta.
Looking ahead: Anyone interested in a little amateur astronomy? Wed, Sep 24, 8pm – 9pm, SUCO's Obeservatory at the college camp hosts a program that begins with a film at 8:00 p.m. See http://www.oneonta.edu/oas/collegecamp/observatory.asp for info.
