The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

July 30
20th Anniversary Celebration for Summit to Stream Adventures' lakeside location in the Watkins Glen Village Marina, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come check out our sale of both new and used fishing kayaks from Feelfree and 3Waters! Outdoor activities and giveaways throughout the day. Call for info at 607-535-2701.

August 10
Schuyler Tributes Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Seneca Lake Event Center, Clute Park, Watkins Glen. $40 to attend. https://tinyurl.com/WGC-Awards

August 11
Tri-County Mixer, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Elmira College: $5 for Watkins Glen Area Chamber Members, $10 for guests/not-yet members. https://www.explorewatkinsglen.com/members/chamber-events/power/

August 12
1st day of 11th annual, 2-day Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival, 6 p.m., Elmira Clemens Center, featuring guitarist Paul Brown and keyboardist Gregg Karukas, both Grammy Award winners. Tickets online or at venue. Festival is main fundraiser for the Economic Opportunity Program Inc. of Chemung and Schuyler Counties (EOP). Visit ElmiraJazzFestival.com for more information.

August 13
2nd day of 11th annual, 2-day Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival, 12 noon (gates open at 10:30 a.m.), outdoors at Thorne Street Park in Horseheads. Features flutist Ragan Whiteside, guitarist Julian Vaughn, and local band Top Shelf. Lawn seating, food and beverage. You may bring your own cooler with food and drinks. Smokng, pets and grills not permitted. Tickets online or at venue. Festival is main fundraiser for the Economic Opportunity Program Inc. of Chemung and Schuyler Counties (EOP). Visit ElmiraJazzFestival.com for more information.

August 16
"Stories with Music: Hansel and Gretel," presented by the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Woodwind Quintet, 6 p.m., at the Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa.

August 20
History Walk, starting at 10 a.m. at the Montour Falls Library, then through the village and down the Catharine Valley Trail, led by Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson. Call the library or check Facebook if there is inclement weather.

August 25
"Stories with Music: In the Hall of the Mountain King," presented by the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes' Edgewood Piano Trio, 3 p.m., at the Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa.

August 27
Needle-Felted Seascapes with fiber artist Martha Gibbs, 10 a.m. at the Odessa Village Hall. Sponsored by the Dutton S. Peterson Library, Odessa. Call (607) 594-2791 to register for this free adult class.

September 17
History Walk, starting at 10 a.m. at the Montour Falls Library, then through the village and down the Catharine Valley Trail, led by Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson. Call the library or check Facebook if there is inclement weather.

Repeating events:

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, is closed for the season and will reopen on May 27, 2022. 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.

On Tuesdays from July 12-August 23, the Duttton S. Peterson Library in Odessa will hold a variety of tween & teen programming from 6:00-7:30 p.m. From painting to movie and board game nights, the library will be a fun place to be.

Children and family programs will be held at the Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa on Thursdays from July 7-August 18. Please check the library website for times, as they vary: duttonpetersonlibrary.org. We're welcoming professional musicians, playing at waterfalls, and so much more!

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