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Calendar of Events

Every Friday
Free open studio, 3:30-5 p.m., Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, North Franklin St, Watkins Glen, for students and community members. The gallery invites people to bring small projects and supplies to develop in the gallery’s workshop space. Arts Coordinator Peter Greaves will be available at no charge to those in need of portfolio development advice and guidance. No registration is necessary.

August 1-September 30
The Art of Racing Exhibit, Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen. View Robert Gillespie original paintings featuring classic racing cars within picturesque landscapes of Watkins Glen. Sid Mann's photography takes a creative and close up look at classic automobiles.

Weekends in September & October
Arcangeli Corn Maze – Burdett, NY (corner of Logan Road and Rte 79)
Open Weekends only 1-6 PM September and October
$5.00/per person – under 5 free
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian

August 31-Sept. 1
Open Auditions & Open Crew Call: The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Jane Daum.
August 31st, 6:30 p.m. (ages 13 and up); September 1st, 6:30 p.m. (ages 13 and up), Watkins Glen High School Auditorium. Libretto will be available for viewing at the Watkins Glen Public Library. Songs to be performed at audition: Men: “With Cat Like Tread” (Chorus); Women: “Climbing Over Rocky Mountains” (Chorus). For more information, contact Jane Daum at 607-227-5262.

September 1
The Montour Falls Memorial Library will have new hours: Monday through Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday till 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 535-7489.

September 1
Informal gathering to meet Pam Mackesey, candidate for New York State Senate, 6:30-9 p.m., at Logan Community Center (intersection of CR 4 and CR 2, near Burdett and Hector). An opportunity to ask questions and help Pam get to know Schuyler County folks and our concerns. Bring a friend or neighbor. Light refreshments. Sponsored by Schuyler County Democratic Committee members from Town of Hector.

September 2
ALL FRACKED UP (A Satirical Video Documentary by Jeff and Jodi Andrysick), 7 p.m., Hector Town Hall, 5097 NYS Route 227, Reynoldsville, free and open to the public. Steve Penningroth, Executive Director of the Community Science Institute and expert in monitoring & protecting water resources, will answer questions about water testing.

September 2
Dulcimer Concert at Watkins Glen Public Libary, 10 a.m., and at Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa at 5 p.m., featuring Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players from Florida. Free to public.

September 4
Bucket Game, football season opener between Odessa-Montour and Watkins Glen high schools, 7 p.m. at WGHS football field.

September 10
Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen, celebrating village's racing heritage, staged along Franklin Street, starting 1 p.m. Fireworks 8 p.m. at State Park entrance. Vintage race cars on display at 4:30 p.m., with parade laps by those cars around original race circuit at 6 p.m.

September 12
The Reading Community Church service, 9:00 am., will have a special guest speaker/musician, Bill Murk, one of the top violin players in Christian music -- having played with Amy Grant, the Gaither Vocal Band and others. Open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.

September 14
Burdett Village Planning Committee public information meeting to gather comments from village residents and taxpayers as it begins work on draft comprehensive plan, 7-9 p.m., Burdett fire house, Route 79. Open to all village residents and village taxpayers. Light refreshments served.

September 15
League of Women Voters luncheon featuring Watkins Glen, Odessa-Montour and Bradford school superintendents addressing challenges facing their districts, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Montour Moose Lodge, open to public. Cost of luncheon $12; reservations requested at 535-7676.

September 18
Leaves & Lobsters 2010 (Sat.), from 12 noon-5 p.m. at 5435 Route 14, Dundee, NY. Cost: $54. Lobster Dinner Tickets and General Admission Tickets available. For more information, visit www.glenora.com

September 18
Schuyler County Democratic Picnic, 1-6 p.m., Clute Park on Seneca Lake. Chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and all the trimmings! Bands, games & crafts for kids......and dancing! Adults $7; under 12, $3.50.

September 18
Dundee Scottish Festival, day full of activities and entertainment, including a display of British and Vintage Automobiles at Black Rock Speedway. Games, wine tastings, music, food tents, parade. For information, visit www.dundeescottishfestival.com.

September 19
Leaves & Lobsters 2010 (Sun.), 12 noon-5 p.m., at 5435 Route 14, Dundee, NY. Cost: $54. Lobster Dinner Tickets and General Admission Tickets available. For more information, visit www.glenora.com

September 23
Schuyler Habitat for Humanity meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., to form committees that will assist with task of providing affordable housing to local families who have not qualified for conventional home financing. Room 120 at the Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls. Open to the public. If you’d like to be part of Schuyler Habitat for Humanity, and would be willing to serve on a committee, please plan to attend. For more information, call 607-546-8560.

September 25
Strong Kids Safe Kids, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clute Park, Watkins Glen, sponsored by Schuyler County Task Force on Child Abuse, Inc. The event is focused on children 2-12 and their families. Agencies provide activities and crafts for children along with helpful information for parents. Entertainment such as dancing, music and Jangle the Clown. No charge for any activity. Children earn a free lunch by getting their card stamped at the activity tables they go to. There is a nominal charge for food and drinks for adults.

October 1 & 2
Burdett Presbyterian Church, 3995 Church Street, Burdett, will host "Compassion, Presence and Care: Basic Training for Caregivers" on Friday Oct 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rev. Wayne Gustafson, D.Min., will lead this 2-day workshop, designed for deacons, elders and volunteer visitors, and open to anyone who is interested in lay pastoral care ministry. For details and registration information, call 607-546-8560 or email dkevansbpc@aol.com.

October 1 & 2
Rummage and Bake Sale, First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 with a $3 per bag clothing sale starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. The church is located at Sixth and Decatur Streets in Watkins Glen.