The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

December 3
Informational meeting on Watkins Glen School District's proposed $35.8 million capital improvement project, 6:15p.m., WG Elementary School auditorium.

December 5
Community Dinner to benefit the Dundee Area United Fund Drive, 4:30-7 p.m., Dundee Baptist Church, 20 Seneca St., Dundee. Roast beef or ham or eggplant parmesan. Take-outs available. Adults $16. Children $10. Deliveries within the village, 315-317-5957.

December 6
31st Annual Village Christmas, downtown Watkins Glen, starting at 5 p.m. Our Visions of Christmas parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Vendors, food, music, Santa & Mrs. Claus. Fireworks off the pier at 7:30 p.m.

December 7
St. Nick Holiday Social & Auction, presented by the Hector Presbyterian Church, at the VLH Firehouse, Hector. Doors open 6 p.m. No RSVP required. $12.50 per person includes light buffet. Cash wine bar. Holiday auction featuring auctioneer Curtis Connelly. Please bring a valued auction donation of your choice. Donations will be featured in the live auction. Proceeds to benefit the Hector Presbyterian Church and Hector Foundation.

December 7
Light in Winter Free Choral Concert, presented by Cantata Singers, 3 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 375 W. Church St., Elmira. Dedicated to memory of Nick Borrelli, celebrating his lifelong love of music and his dedication to an understanding of the mysteries of creativity and light. For more details, see PSA Page.

December 14
The Dutton S. Peterson, Montour Falls, and Watkins Glen Libraries will host "Joyful Joyful" with Cathy McGrath and Kathleen Capon, 1 p.m. at the Watkins Glen Public Library, 610 S. Decatur St, Watkins Glen. Seating is limited and standing room is available. Light refreshments will be provided.

December 14 & 15
Trumansburg Community Chorus WInter Concert, Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. with a reception to follow, and Sunday @ 4:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, 69 E. Main Street, Trumansburg. Concerts are free, although donations are always appreciated. More info at https://www.facebook.com/tburgchorus/

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 presents Saturday moning Story Time at 10 a.m. for ages 0-5 years. The last Saturday of every month. No registration necessary. (November session is on Nov. 23rd due to holiday.)

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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