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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.