The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

Saturday, September 20
Walkin’ History! Burdett: Join Burdett Historian Marty Evans to learn more about this village and its importance in the development of Schuyler County. Two Walkin’ History tours are planned, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Finish times: 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.). Enjoy one or both tours! Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the village green, pick up something fresh from Burdett Exchange, and enjoy a snack at Hungry Burd! Total Distance: 4 miles. Meeting Point: The old Fire Bell near Overlook Coffee Co. Part of Schuyler County Historical Society's Walkin' History series, free and open to everyone.

Monday, September 22
The Watkins Glen Writer’s Group presents a featured reading by poet and prose writer, Karen Alpha, at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Inn & Creamery, 701 North Franklin Street, 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 p.m. Pizza will be available to purchase. Also the Colonial Inn makes delicious homemade ice creams.

Saturday, September 27
The Gathering fundraiser for Spirit of Schuyler, 4-8 p.m. at The Glen Club, Watkins Glen International, $50 per ticket, available by pre-sale only at www.spiritofschuyler.org.

Saturday, October 18
"Songs of the Shakers" Concert by Composer Liam Lawson, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Montour Falls Memorial Library, 406 W. Main St., Montour Falls. Lawson will perform his new arrangements of traditonal Shaker songs with support from Josh Chamberlain (upright bass), Ali Diemecke (violin), Olive Mitra (percussion), and Christopher Ploss (accordion). The performance is suitable for all ages, and admittance is free. Lawson is a professional composer and multi-instrumentalist who performs across the American northeast. He is also a music educator. You can learn more here: www.liamlawsonmusic.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, 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

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