The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

Saturday, March 21
Lakemont Arts & Crafts Festival and Chicken Barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lakemont Church, 5138 Lakemont Himrod Road, Lakemont, NY near Watkins Glen. Free admission. Handcrafted gifts, baked goods and a delicious chicken barbecue. Unique vendors offer soaps, alpaca wool gifts, bee products, jewelry, art, antiques, stained glass, a full set of antique china with serving pieces, and quilts. Professional appraiser Louise O'Shaughnessy will appraise any three items you bring for $5 total. Also fabulous raffle gift baskets. Indoors, so come rain or shine.

Saturday, March 21
Odessa History Talk with Gary Emerson, Schuyler County Historian, 10 a.m., Village of Odessa Community Room. No registration required. Subject: CCC Camps in Schuyler County. During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps was created to provide work to unemployed young men. Schuyler County had four CCC camps that worked to plant trees, promote soil conservation, and build parks for recreation. This presentation will use maps, photos, and newspaper articles to tell the story of those camps.

Saturday, July 25
The Fireside Festival, 2990 Nye Road, Rock Stream. Gates open 10 a.m. Music starts at 12 noon. Fireworks at 10 p.m. followed by a bonfire. Headliner: Platinum-Selling Darryl Worley; National Recording Artist JB Aaron; Tink Bennett & Taylor Made; Seneca Jam; GillMuir Girls; Nicholas Stark & These Dudes; Wendy Owens & Jim Anderson; Payton Clark; DJ Jerry Karns. Food Trucks, Vendors, Wine Garden, Beverages, Camping, Top Row Tailgate Zone, Fireworks, Air Guitar Contest. FREE Parking, FREE Popcorn, FREE Water, FREE Face Painting, FREE Henna. Tickets: GA $25, Corning Credit Union VIP Lounge $50 until 3/31. Visit TheFiresideFestival.com.

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 hosts Award Winning Book Club every 3rd Wednesday at 11a.m. Call the library for list of titles. (607) 594-2791.

The Dutton S. Peterson Library in Odessa hosts Brain Games every 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. Keep your brain sharp at this monthly meet-up, playing games, solving puzzles, and socializing with others.

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, Pastor Rob Dean. Sunday service: 9 a.m.

Phone numbers:
Office - 607-387-4227;
Cell: 607-744-9448

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