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SchuyLines.com,
The Odessa File's sister publication designed to celebrate all
things good about Schuyler County, is now online. For a look at the features-oriented
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Calendar
of Events

Note:
Listings on the Calendar Page are free of charge.
See repeating
events at bottom of the page.

Feb. 8
Exchange students to speak at Books Sandwiched In
program at Watkins Glen Public Library, 610 S. Decatur St., 12 noon. Yui
Nagano of Japan and Ruben Weisser from Germany will discuss their home
countries and reflect on their experiences adapting to life in Schuyler
County. Free and open to the public. Friends of the Watkins Library will
provide coffee, tea and dessert. For more information, call the library
at 607-535-2346 or email watkins@stls.org

Feb. 10
Book signing, Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209
N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, featuring Frank Steber, author of Seneca
Dawn and Seneca Sunrise. Book signing 5:30-6:00 p.m., reading
6:00-7:00 p.m. Seneca Dawn illustrates the journey of one of
the Finger Lakes’ first pioneers, John Dow, as he travels from Connecticut
to the head of Seneca Lake in the 1700s. Seneca Sunrise will
allow you to travel back to the time before cars, vaccines, running water
and electricity, and witness how the character of the man, Frederick Davis,
Jr., helped shape the small town that is now Watkins Glen. Visit www.prestonwoods.com.

Feb.
10-16
Used Book Sale, Dutton Peterson Library,
Odessa, during open library hours: Monday through Thursday from 2-8 p.m.,
Friday from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-12
noon. Nice selection of books. Valentine's Bake Sale at the library on
Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14 during open hours.

Feb. 11
Valentine Dinner, Cayutaville Methodist Church, corner
of CR 6 and Cayutaville Road, 4:30-6 p.m., $7 adults, $4 ages 6-12, under
6 free. Take-outs available. Chicken and biscuits, vegetable, mashed potatoes,
coleslaw, homemade pie, juice and coffee. For more information, call Marlene
Budnick at 594-4607.

Feb. 11
The Montour Falls Library will host the first of many "Song
and Story" gatherings with Lisa Fernandez at 10:30 a.m. for Family
Story Time and the young at heart of all ages. Lisa is a local musician
and educator and one of the founding members of Compost Theatre, entering
the 17th year of performances. All are welcome.
Feb. 11
Casino Night, Montour Falls Fire Department, 7-11 p.m.,
$500 grand prize (need not be present to win). Games of chance, Bingo,
turkey and ham raffles, food and fun. Free beverage and free door prizes.
See any MFFD firefighter or select locations for tickets or buy at the
door.

Feb. 13
Watkins Glen High School Chorus Pasta Dinner, 5-7 p.m.,
high school cafeteria. Tickets $6 in advance, and a limited amount for
sale at the door for $7. Musical entertainment.

Feb. 14
"Day Dreams for the Garden," 7 p.m., with horticulturist
Roger Ort of Cornell Cooperative Extension, at the Montour Falls Library.
Help with planning the garden site, purpose and design will be provided.
Please bring your questions. Visioning your garden now enhances the pleasure
and success of this year's endeavor. Open and free for all, though donations
are welcome for future programs. For further information, call 535-7489.

Feb. 15
"Native Americans in the Finger Lakes," the second
in a Local History Series at The Montour Falls Library, 7 p.m., with guest
speaker Kurt Jordan, Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at
Cornell University. The talk will cover local Indian lives through archaeological
records from the end of the last ice age to the Cayuga and Seneca Iroquois
Nations. Dr. Jordan is the author of many articles and the book, "The
Seneca Restoration, 1715-1754," available through Amazon. Donations
are welcome for future programs. For further information, call 535-7489.

Feb. 16
"Grow with the Flow" Hydroponics Class, 7-8:30
p.m., Silver Spoon Café, Human Services Complex, Montour Falls.
Fee: $5 per person. Pre-registration required by calling 607-535-7161
by Feb. 10.

Feb. 17
Ladybug Girl visit to the Watkins Glen Public Library,
610 S. Decatur St., 10 a.m. This charming storybook character is popular
with young readers in grades K-4. Free, fun and open to all. For more
information, call 607-535-2346 or email watkins@stls.org

Feb. 17
Open Mic Poetry Reading, 6-7 p.m., at Franklin Street Gallery
and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Call 607-535-2571
for more information. Experienced and novice poets are invited to step
up to the microphone.

Feb. 18
Southern Tier Warriors players meeting, 5 p.m., Montour
Moose Lodge. Be committed: Bring yourself and a friend. Important news
and season planning.

February 18
Stained Glass Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Franklin Street Gallery
and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee: $120, all supplies
included. Instructor: Scott Ouderkirk. Learn the techniques of stained
glass with certified instructor Scott Ouderkirk. Techniques include cutting
and grinding glass, leading, foiling, soldering, patina, and cementing.
Safety and choosing glass colors and types will be discussed. Each student
will create a framed panel using one of several provided patterns. Call
607-535-2571 to register.

February 21-March 27
Anatomy -- Figure Drawing & Painting, 6-9 p.m., Franklin
Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee:
$25 +10 model fee. Instructor: Ron East. Learn to take the complex human
form and make it simple to render. Explore the intricacies of rendering
human form through gesture drawing and painting from live models. Ron
will instruct by lecture, demonstration, and individual guidance. All
skill levels welcome. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

February 23-March 29
Watercolor Painting, 6-8 p.m., Franklin Street Gallery
and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee: $25/class or
$120 for all 6 classes. Instructor: Lucretia West. Learn how to create
loose, free-flowing watercolor images. Classes provide instruction for
the beginner and studio time/critique opportunity for the practiced painter.
Beginners will receive step-by-step instruction. After students build
confidence, they are encouraged to explore their own creative ideas and
subject matter using the instructor for guidance as they progress through
the painting.. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

February 25
Puppet-making – Muppet style, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Franklin
Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Instructor:
Scott Ouderkirk. Fee: $75, includes all supplies. Youth /Groups welcome
with adult present. Create a one-of-a-kind, personalized puppet -- Muppet
style! The class will cover a short history of puppets, types of puppets
and their use. Each step in the project will be demonstrated as students
are encouraged to work at their own pace. The goal is a successful and
enjoyable experience. All ages welcome Call 607-535-2571 to register.

Feb. 29
Introduction to Needle Felting, 5-7 p.m. Franklin Street
Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen. Fee: $25+$10
supply fee. Instructor: Charlotte Sharkey. Learn to transform fiber into
a textile! How? We’ll start with a felt base and add layers of fiber,
yarns, ribbons, and all kinds of artsy materials with a special needle.
What makes it all stick together? Join us and find out! Call 607-535-2571
to register.

March 9
Book signing, Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209
N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, featuring Michael Argetsinger, author of
Formula One at Watkins Glen. Book signing 5:30-6:00 p.m., reading
6:00-7:00 p.m. Formula One at Watkins Glen presents a vivid and
often intimate account of the 20-year period in which the United States
Grand Prix was held at the classic upstate New York track. Michael grew
up working with racing as the family business and his book brings a firsthand
perspective on this unforgettable era.

March 10
Precious Metal Clay in Silver, 12-3 p.m., Franklin Street
Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee: $50/a
pendant. Instructor: Heidi Kester. Have fun learning techniques for making,
firing and finishing your own silver pendant. The instructor will provide
step by step instruction for specific techniques, but you are encouraged
to explore your personal creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece you
can wear home. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

March 14 & 21
Felted Hat Making, a 2-day workshop, 5-7 p.m., Franklin
Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen. Fee:
$50+$15 supply fee. Instructor: Charlotte Sharkey. In this workshop, students
will be introduced to the Scandinavian wet felting technique producing
seamless hat forms. Skills learned will translate to make seamless mittens
and booties. Hand carders for blending, needle tools, mats and extractor
tools will be covered. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

March 16
Poetry reading by Andy Doyle, 6-7 p.m., Franklin Street
Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Call 607-535-2571
for more information. Andy will perform some of his best pieces.

March 17
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, 9 a.m.-noon at Reisinger’s
Apple Country, 2750 Apple Lane, Watkins Glen. Fee: $20 per person, $35/couple.
Pre-registration required at pruningworkshop.eventbrite.com by March 9.
For more information, contact Roger Ort, CCE Schuyler County Horticulture
Program Educator, at rlo28@cornell.edu or call 607-535-7161.

March 17 & 18
Alla Prima Still Life Painting (a two-day workshop), 10
a.m.-4 p.m., Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street,
Watkins Glen. Fee: $210. Instructor: Vani Akula. Compose a dramatic still
life using a shadow box following an alla prima classical painting method.
This two-day workshop will focus on manipulating paint to capture light
and color using effective color harmony. Workshop includes an artist demonstration,
learning effective still life composition and lighting, and personal attention.
Students are welcome to bring objects to paint. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

March 24
Digital Editing for Beginners, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Street
Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee: $55.
Instructor: Andrew Gillis. Learn how to make a pretty good photo a great
picture! A serious hobbyist or beginner will learn skills to take your
photos to the next level. Topics covered include basic editing techniques,
file formats, and an overview of computer software choices. Andrew’s
instruction includes a PowerPoint presentation and demonstrations. Call
607-535-2571 to register.

March 28
Felted Embellishments, 5-7 p.m., Franklin Street Gallery
and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Fee: $25+$15 supply
fee. Instructor: Charlotte Sharkey. Create flowers and other small needle-felted
objects to add to hats, hair ornaments, scarves and more. Charlotte will
demonstrate and guide students in making colorful personalized pieces.
Beginner and experienced levels welcome. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

March 31
Aromatherapy: Essential Cures for Cabin Fever, 2-4 p.m.,
Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N Franklin Street, Watkins
Glen. Fee: $40. Instructor: Heather Pelto, Finger Lakes Soap Co.Spend
an afternoon discovering essential oils. Create scented bath salts, body
wash & a spritzer using natural plant essences. Lecture, demonstration
and hands-on preparation. Call 607-535-2571 to register.

April 13
Book signing, Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209
N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, featuring Frank Steber, author of Seneca
Hope. Book signing 5:30-6:00 p.m., reading 6:00-7:00 p.m. Frank Steber
returns to share his most recently released book, Seneca Hope.

April 20
Poetry reading, 6-7 p.m., with Vicie Rolling at Franklin
Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. Call
607-535-2571 for more information. Rolling is an educational consultant,
poet, performer and motivational speaker. She is also the author of a
book of poems called Shadowlands.

May 11
Book signing, Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209
N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, featuring Gary Emerson, author of A
Link in the Great Chain: A History of the Chemung Canal. Book signing
5:30-6:00 p.m., reading 6:00-7:00 p.m. Although the canal had a short
life, it did a great deal to change the landscape and the economy of the
local area as part of the great chain of canals that once criss-crossed
New York State.
May 18
Open Mic and Poetry Slam, 6-7 p.m., hosted by Andy Doyle
at Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins
Glen. Call 607-535-2571 for more information. Experienced and new poets
welcome.

Repeating events
Saturdays at
the Montour Falls Library
Please join us to read, listen or share a story. Family
Story-time is 10:30. The library's Saturday hours are 8-12. For information,
call 535-7489.

Nov.
13 through Jan. 29
November 13 through January 29 – ZumbAtomic classes
(Zumba Fitness for kids) at the Odessa Community Room/Fire Hall. Kids
ages 4-7 (Lil Starz) will be from 3:45pm-4:15pm, kids ages 8-12 (Big Starz)
will be from 4:30-5:15 and a special Zumba class just for teens (13-18)
will be from 5:30-6:30pm. A Parent/Guardian MUST attend to sign a consent
form for participation. Girls and boys – no dance experience required,
just a desire to have a lot of fun! This is not a dance class, it’s
a dance party! Purchase a 10-class punchcard for $40 or drop-in rate is
$6 per class. For more information, please contact certified ZumbAtomic
instructor Tracy Gavich at 607.227.6823 or zumbafunwithtracy@gmail.com

Thursday Mornings, 10:30 a.m.
Infant Lap Time! Join us for an experience of stories,
music and play, and meet other parents of babies in our community. Montour
Falls Memorial Library. For more information call 535-7489.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30 a.m.
Family Story Time! Come listen, or come read aloud. Montour
Falls Memorial Library. For more information call 535-7489.

First Wednesday of each month:
Odessa Tea Party meeting, 7:00 p.m., Odessa Municipal Building,
Odessa, NY. All are welcome. Please come and bring your friends and family.

4th Thursday of each month:
Lake Country Players, Inc., local community theater group,
monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Schuyler County Human Services Complex, 323 Owego
St., Montour Falls. All individuals welcome.

Every Friday, 5-9 p.m., Jan.
6-April 27 at Veraisons
Beer-battered haddock paired with a flight of local microbrews
or a flight of Glenora wine. $17.95 pp, or fish fry alone is $14.95.
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