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Nov. 14
Intro to Drawing, 1-5 p.m., Montour Library, with Harry Seichepin.

Nov. 14
Havana Book Club, 6 p.m., Montour Library, meeting to discuss "The Moravian Night" by Peter Handke.

Nov. 15
Yoga for Health, 8-9 a.m., Montour Library. Yoga is back! Guided poses, breathing, and meditation for all ability levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. A suggeted $10 donation for each session goes to Selah Yoga and Music.

Nov. 17
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 112 Sixth St., Watkins Glen. Lunch served 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Handcrafted seasonal gifts, decorations, baked goods, raffles, white elephant gift items.

Nov. 17
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Odessa-Catharine United Methodist Church, 305 Church St., Odessa. Vendors, door prizes, luncheon, bake sale & pictures with Santa (from 10 a.m.-12 noon). Start your holiday shopping early at our traditional annual event!

Nov. 17
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mary's of the Lake Parish Center, 10th Street, Watkins Glen. Free admission. Baked goods, jellies, pies, breads, Christmas Cafe, Money Tree Raffle, Cake Booth, Variety of Vendors, Santa's Workshop for the kids. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at noon.

Nov. 17
Upcycle, 10 a.m., Montour Library. Book wrapping. We'll be wrapping and adorning books for our new Gift-A-Book carts in preparation for holiday shopping. One of our carts will be full of books fit for gifts. Stop by and lend a hand while we wrap and get ready for the season of giving.

Nov. 18
Country Style Breakfast served 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Mecklenburg Fire Station, 4495 County Route 6. Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Homefries, Toast, Juices, Coffee, Door Prize. Adults: $8, 5-12: $5, Under 5: Free. Breakfasts served third Sunday of each month, Oct.-May.

Nov. 18
Finger Lakes Finns' annual Thanksgiving Potluck Feast, 1 p.m., for local Finns and their families. Held at Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. Turkey and stuffing, along with a variety of Finnish and American side dishes, plenty of coffee and plenty of desserts. Business meeting with election of 2019 officers will follow.

Nov. 20
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club, 6 p.m., Montour Library, meeting to discuss "The Book of Dust" by Philip Pullman.

Nov. 20
Yoga for Health, 8-9 a.m., Montour Library. Guided poses, breathing, and meditation for all ability levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. A suggeted $10 donation for each session goes to Selah Yoga and Music.

Nov. 21
Intro to Drawing, 1-5 p.m., Montour Library, with Harry Seichepin.

Nov. 22
Burdett Presbyterian Church, 3995 Church St., Burdett, NY, will host its annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Noon-2pm.  The menu will include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread-apple-sausage stuffing, traditional stuffing, gravy, squash, escalloped corn, green beans, fruit salad, cranberry relish, homemade breads and pies and beverage. Take-outs will be available. Deliveries will be made in the Burdett area.  Reservations are requested by November 19.  Call 607-546-8560.

Nov. 23
Fourth Friday Concert, 6 p.m., Montour Library, featuring Silver Lining. We ask for a donation of $10 to support our local musicians.

Nov. 24
Upcycle, 10 a.m., Montour Library. Small Business Saturday. We're having a book sale with our finest gently used and vintage books that will make excellent gifts. We ask that you consider an appropriate donation for your selection.

Nov. 24
Shop local in Odessa. Annual Bucket Bar & Grill Christmas Cookie Decorating. Come join us 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the Bucket. Enjoy hot dogs and chips while playing Santa Bingo. If Santa has time he might just drop in to say Merry Christmas.

Nov. 27
Yoga for Health, 8-9 a.m., Montour Library. Guided poses, breathing, and meditation for all ability levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. A suggeted $10 donation for each session goes to Selah Yoga and Music.

Nov. 27
Montour Library board meeting, 6 p.m. Open to the public.

Nov. 29
Yoga for Health, 8-9 a.m., Montour Library. Guided poses, breathing, and meditation for all ability levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. A suggeted $10 donation for each session goes to Selah Yoga and Music.

Dec. 1
Holiday Open House and Photos with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Humane Society of Schuyler County. Crafts for kids, handcrafted gifts, centerpieces and baked goods for sale. Refreshments including a hot cocoa bar for the kids. Framed color photo of kids, families and pets. Don’t have a pet? We’ll provide a shelter pet -- just $10. And, of course, lots of adoptable dogs, cats and kittens hoping for a home for the holidays.

Dec. 14-15-16
Triple feature Christmas Variety Show, Watkins Glen Performing Arts Center, 906 Decatur St., 7 p.m. on Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets at the door or pre-sale from cast. General admission $12, seniors/students $10. You can reserve your seats by contacting Kneelandenterprises.com@mail.com to request tickets. Local performers, three short Christmas plays, traditional Christmas carols, and skits.

Repeating events

Every Friday and Saturday until Sept. 30.

The "Check It Out" Thrift Shop is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located at 6069 Turnpike Road, just off Route 79 in Mecklenburg, NY.

1st Sunday of each month

Drop-In, Spin-In, Weave-In, 1-4pm, FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710. Bring your spindles, wheels, looms and spend the afternoon doing what we love. No charge.

1st Monday of each month

Learn to Knit Class. FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710, 5:30-7:30pm. New 4 week course starts each month, $45 includes needles and starter yarn.

Tuesday Tips and Tricks @ the Library: Tuesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Dutton Peterson Library, in Odessa. Sign up one week in advance to learn computer basics, effective web browsing & email, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), device troubleshooting or other. Call the library at 607-594-2791 for more information or to sign up for a Tuesday evening.

Student Volunteer Program at the Montour Falls Library

Do you love libraries and books? Do you want to learn new skills? Would you like to volunteer at your local public library? This job requires a responsible and respectful attitude and a willingness to learn. Volunteer hours are available Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00. Contact Karin Thomas at the Montour Falls Library for more information. 535-7489.

Digital Resources at the Montour Falls Library

Borrow eBooks, digital magazines, and music with your library card. www.montourfallslibrary.org/services/digital

New York Times Online at the Montour Falls Library

Read any number of articles on your device or ours while at the Montour Falls Library. We have three computers available to the public. You will have free, unlimited access while at the library.

Seed Library at the Montour Falls Library

Take free packets of seeds and start a garden at home. Grow your own food; you don’t need acres. Anyone can come and take seeds. Limit of 15 packets per family.

Sundays:

From 8:00 to 12:00 at Montour Falls Library, every Sunday, local musician Gary Kline will be offering free music lessons in a variety of string instruments and tin whistle. You're welcome to bring in your own instruments, as well. Gary has 40 years of experience in folk music. Lessons are free and open to all ages and skill levels.

Mondays:

The Montour Falls Library is closed on Mondays.

Open Knitting and Crochet, 6-8pm. FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710. All are welcome. Bring your knitting, crochet, what-have-you and enjoy good company in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tuesdays:

8:00 is Yoga for Health at the Montour Falls Library. Anyone can practice and benefit from Yoga. One hour of instruction in yoga poses, breathing, and meditation. Care will be taken to provide safe practice for those who may have physical limitations. Please bring a mat and a small blanket to class. A donation to Selah Yoga and Music is needed to attend these classes. sue@selahyogaandmusic.com. (607) 703-0010. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at the Montour Falls Library.

Wednesdays:

From 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Montour Falls Library will have a table full of art supplies and instruction books for you to use. Draw, paint, fold, sketch, and imagine. Practice your skills and explore new techniques. Join us every Wednesday for a drop-in time of art and creativity. Free and open to all.

Accessories Club, 1-4pm. FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710. $10/month. Time to work on project of your choice with help and encouragement. 2nd Wednesday Technique Class taught by Master Knitter, Nancy Vandivert.

Pre-K Story Time at the Watkins Glen Public Library with Mrs. LaFever. Children and caregivers meet weekly for an hour of stories and songs, 10 a.m.

Thursdays:

8:00 is Yoga for Health at the Montour Falls Library. Anyone can practice and benefit from Yoga. One hour of instruction in yoga poses, breathing, and meditation. Care will be taken to provide safe practice for those who may have physical limitations. Please bring a mat and a small blanket to class. A donation to Selah Yoga and Music is needed to attend these classes. sue@selahyogaandmusic.com. (607) 703-0010. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at the Montour Falls Library.

10:00 is Infant Lap Time at the Montour Falls Library. We sing, dance, and read with newborns and siblings and share information and resources for parents. All ages welcome.

4:00-7:00 p.m. is the Montour Falls Farmers Market at 300 West Main Street, May through October. It is an agriculture-based market, with local farmers offering healthy, fresh and affordable food. All eligible vendors accept SNAP/EBT, and the market gives out $2 Fresh Connect Checks. Entertainment including live music and story time for the children will be scheduled. Food trucks will provide hot meals and treats. https://montourfallsfarmersmarket.com/

Open Knitting and Crochet, 6-8pm. FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710. All are welcome. Bring your knitting, crochet, what-have-you and enjoy good company in a relaxed atmosphere.

NY State of Health Navigator available from 1-4 p.m. (and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Watkins Glen Public Library for those needing help enrolling for health insurance. Please call Adrienne at (607) 962-8225 ext. 600 to schedule an appointment.

Fridays:

10:00 a.m. is Preschool Story Time at the Montour Falls Library. We will bring our stories to life with puppets, go ABC fishing, create art, and more! This program is open to all.

Open Knitting and Crochet, 1-3pm. FiberArts in the Glen, 315 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, 607-535-9710. All are welcome. Bring your knitting, crochet, what-have-you and enjoy good company in a relaxed atmosphere.

Saturdays:

10:00 is a rotating series of crafts and activities at the Montour Falls Library. Upcycle Society, Photo Fun, Library Garden and Outdoor Adventure. Reinvent books, bags, clothing, and other materials to make unique creations from discarded household items; take photos in a creative exploration; start seeds and help the garden grow; and enjoy free-range creativity outside. There will also be a discussion of the books that you're reading. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Upcycle: To process used goods or scrap material in order to produce something that is often better than the original.