The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

March 30
Live music by Se' Leigheas, 6:30 p.m., Montour Falls Library, 406 W. Main St., Montour Falls. An Irish session band that plays an assortment of jigs, reels, marches and airs in the Celtic tradition. Free. Presented by the Montour Falls and Dutton S. Peterson libraries. Light refreshments available.

April 3-7
For the week of Spring Break, the Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa will have a variety of art projects available. Painting supplies will be available to use on rocks and canvas throughout the week. On Tuesday, April 4th our sewing machine will be set up for simple pillowcase sewing. On Thursday, April 6th we will make weaving and handmade books from eco-friendly materials. Projects are all ages, free, and drop-in friendly during open library hours.

April 6
The Burdett Presbyterian Church, 3995 Church St., will hold a Maundy Thursday Communion at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

April 6
Harvest Schuyler's Popular Spring Pop-Up Market Returns, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Montour Falls Firemen's Field, 301 Clawson Blvd., Montour Falls. Products from our local farmers and producers. Stock up on fresh eggs, cheese, meat, maple syrup, baked goods, mushrooms and much more.

April 13
The Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library Presents: Beginning Quilting With Bettina King, 1:00 pm. Class size is limited and registration deadline is April 7th. Call (607) 594-2791 for class information and to register.

April 15
Dutton S. Peterson Library History Talk with Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson, 10 a.m., in the Odessa Fire Hall. Topic: The Seneca Lake Monster. In 1900, a Seneca Lake steamboat struck something quite large in the lake. Passengers on board said it was a large serpent-like creature. Since then, there have been many sightings of the Seneca Lake Monster. Is there a large creature lurking under the waves of Seneca Lake? Come learn about the many sightings, as well as a few hoaxes, that keep the legend of the Seneca Monster alive.

April 26
Free Online Hernia Seminar, 6-7 p.m., Cayuga Health with Micah Katz, MD, General Surgeon. Learn about minimally invasive hernia repair surgery. Click here to register.

August 5
Odessa-Montour Central School Class of '73 reunion, Montour Falls Moose Club. Details to come.

Repeating events:

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. Join us to listen to stories, make art and crafts, play, and have snacks.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa hosts an After School Club Thursdays at 3 p.m. The library has a variety of activities available: build with Legos, make art, play board games, and hang out with friends. Snacks available.

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.

The "Check it Out Thrift Shop," 6069 Turnpike Road, Mecklenburg, will open for the season on on May 26, 2023. Accepting donations of quality household appliances and kitchen ware, craft items, puzzles, toys, children's clothes, books, furniture, antiques, collectibles and more. Accepting donations by pre-scheduled appointment.Please call 607-279-2462. Preferred dropoff times are Monday or Friday mornings.

Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, Rev. Susan Wissick, Pastor. Worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Phone number at the church: 607-387-5915
Phone number for pastor: 585-526-2218

The Watkins Glen Public Library will host virtual storytime every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. via Facebook Live. Email SavardT@stls.org with any questions.

Calendar of Events