The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

Sunday, April 19
O-M Fine Arts Breakfast Fund-Raiser 8-11 a.m., Montour Moose Club, 2096 Route 14, Montour Falls. $12. Children 4 & under eat free. All proceeds benefit arts programming at OMCS.

Monday, April 27
The Watkins Glen Writer’s Group presents a featured reading by poet Michael Czarnecki at 7 PM at the Colonial Inn & Creamery, 701 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen as part of the Watkins Glen Reading Series, an on-going reading series since July 1994. For those who would like to join us early for a meal and conversation with our featured reader, we will meet at 5:30 PM. Pizza will be available to purchase. Also the Colonial Inn makes delicious homemade ice creams.

Friday, May 1
First Fridays on Main, 5-8 p.m., Indoor/Outdoor Local Vendor Event, West Main Street, Montour Falls. Presented by Taste of Montour. Live music, local vendors and good vibes.

Saturday, May 2
Mecklenburg Tulip Trot, 5K race hosted by Friends of Mecklenburg Community Park to benefit the initiatives to improve Meck Pond Park. Race starts 10 a.m. at Meck Fire Hall, with Kids' Fun Run at 9:30. Racers to receive snacks and hydration. Jenny Creek Flowers tulip bouquet bar at finish line. Go to meckpondpark.org to register or donate.

Saturday, May 9
Linocut Workshop with Cynthia Cratsley, 1:00 p.m. at the Village of Odessa's Community Room. Sponsored by the Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library. Please call 607-594-2791 to register as spaces are limited.

Saturday, July 25
The Fireside Festival, 2990 Nye Road, Rock Stream. Gates open 10 a.m. Music starts at 12 noon. Fireworks at 10 p.m. followed by a bonfire. Headliner: Platinum-Selling Darryl Worley; National Recording Artist JB Aaron; Tink Bennett & Taylor Made; Seneca Jam; GillMuir Girls; Nicholas Stark & These Dudes; Wendy Owens & Jim Anderson; Payton Clark; DJ Jerry Karns. Food Trucks, Vendors, Wine Garden, Beverages, Camping, Top Row Tailgate Zone, Fireworks, Air Guitar Contest. FREE Parking, FREE Popcorn, FREE Water, FREE Face Painting, FREE Henna. Tickets: GA $25, Corning Credit Union VIP Lounge $50 until 3/31. Visit TheFiresideFestival.com.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa is open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa hosts Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. With books, music, art, and play.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa hosts Award Winning Book Club every 3rd Wednesday at 11a.m. Call the library for list of titles. (607) 594-2791.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa hosts Brain Games every 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. Keep your brain sharp at this monthly meet-up, playing games, solving puzzles, and socializing with others.

The Community Table at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Watkins Glen, Mondays from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Menu varies week to week. All are welcome to join us. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the 10th Street entrance.

Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, Pastor Rob Dean. Sunday service: 9 a.m.

Phone numbers:
Office - 607-387-4227;
Cell: 607-744-9448

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