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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.

May 20
Zonta Club Fashion Show, 6-9 p.m., Lakewood Vineyards, featuring JBK Bridal & Prom and local businesswomen. $10 donation. Food, wine, fashion vendors (jewelry, purses, scarves).

May 21
Local History Talk, Montour Falls Library, "Sailing on Seneca" prsented by Gail Sudore, 7 p.m. About late 1800s Seneca Lake, when it held very popular regattas. Pictures from library's Historic Resource Room.

May 22
Benefit Dinner, Schuyler Housing Opportunity Council (SHOC), Logan Ridge Estates, Ball Diamond Road, Hector, cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., $35 per person, tickets available at the door.

May 24
Montour Falls Library Storytelling Circle, 6 p.m. All are welcome who love stories and storytelling. Group guided by Eliud and Meredith Nieves. We are all picking a personal memory and working on the process of making it into a story.

May 25
OMCS All Alumni Pig Roast, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Catharine Park, Odessa (off Grant Road). Open to all alumni, staff and/or teachers of either Odessa and/or Montour schools. All tableware and meat (roast pig, steamship beef, hamburgers and hot dogs) provided. Cost: $10 per person or $25 per family. Need a head count by May 20. Bring a dish to pass, along with water or soda. Please use disposable bowls for dish to pass. Class of 1958 will be attending as part of their 55th class reunion celebration. Send checks, along with years attended and email address to: Kathy Cole Cleveland, 6086 State Rt. 224, Cayuta, NY 14824.

May 25
Annual Burdett Bash, village-wide rummage, street, yard and sidewalk sales, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Burdett United Methodist Church plans a chicken BBQ. Burdett is located along State Rt. 79, between Watkins Glen and Ithaca.

May 28
Havana Book Club, 6 p.m., Montour Falls Library. This month's author is Morgan Llywelyn, award-winning author of historical fiction starting with "Lion in Ireland" in 1980. Readers are welcome to choose any of her works and join the discussion.

May 30
Information session, 6 p.m., Montour Falls Library, on Red Flag Stream Monitoring in Schuyler and Chemung counties. Becky Bowen of the Community Science Institute will explain the project and answer questions. 607-257-6606 for more information.

May 30
Hector Community Forum Presents: Minerals Rights and Rulings: Split Estates, Compulsory Integration & Home Rule with David Slottje, 7 p.m., Logan Community Center, Logan/ Picnic Area Road, Hector.

May 31
Basic computer class offered by JobLink, Montour Falls Library, 1 p.m., on Skype. Free and open to all.

May 31
Free Friday lunch at Lodi Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are invited.

May 31-June 1
2013 Relay for Life of Schuyler County, Watkins Glen High School athletic field.

May 31-June 1
Rummage and bake sale, First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen, 6th and Decatur Streets, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 with $3 bag sale starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.

June 1
Retro Night Fundraiser at the Burdett Fire Dept, 8 p.m.-12 midnight. Come dance to the '60’s, '70’s and '80’s as DJ Tommy Strong spins those records all night long! $2.00 at the door. 18 to chill, 21 to swill. ID required!

June 1
Rummage Sale run by Southern Finger Lakes Women, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 115 Twelfth St., Watkins Glen. Proceeds to benefit the SFLW education and general funds. Same weekend as Watkins Glen village-wide sales.

June 1-2
Seneca Lake Wine and Food event, Lakeside Park in Watkins Glen, showcasing area wineries, eateries and creameries. Samples of wines, cheeses and regional cuisine. Live music. Specialized craft and food products for sale. Tickets are on sale online or by phone. Call 607-546-6767, visit www.senecalakewineandfood.com, or email info@senecalakewineandfood.com.

June 5
Annual picnic, Schuyler County League of Women Voters, noon, Carol Bower Catering, 4015 Cass Road, Montour Falls, $15 per person. Overview of Project Seneca presented by Rick Weakland, project manager.

June 11
Can Drive/Bake Sale, 9am-noon, Wright's Beverage, Watkins Glen. Please donate bottles/cans & buy baked goods to benefit the '13 alcohol & drug free Watkins Glen Senior All Night Event. Thanks! (This is during the Watkins village rummage sales day.)

June 16
Father’s Day Breakfast at the Burdett Fire Dept. Last breakfast for the season. All-you-can-eat served family-style at your table. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Hashbrowns, Pancakes, French Toast, Coffee/Decaf/Hot Tea, Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate and Milk. Adults - $7.00. Youths (5-12 years old) - $4.00. Age 4 and under - free.

June 21-23
Odessa Encampment 2013, corner of State Rt. 228 and Co. Rt. 10, hosted by Catlin Camp 341, SUVCW/7th N.Y. Cavalry, a living history tribute to our American Civil War Sesquicentennial. Participants set up camp June 21. Sutlers, camp followers and carpetbaggers welcome.

June 25
Chicken BBQ, noon, Burdett United Methodist Church, Rt. 79, Burdett. Adults $8, seniors $7, children 3-12 $4.75, under 3 free. Menu: BBQ chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, roll, dessert, beverage. Half-chicken $4.75. Take-outs available.

Repeating events

Every Thursday
Schuyler County Health Check free health clinic conducted by Schuyler County Medical Professionals, 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Center, 106 Perry St., Watkins Glen. For uninsured individuals who do not qualify for government programs. For an appointment please leave a message at 535-8145. Walk-ins accepted from 6-6:30.

Every Wednesday
After School Program, Montour Falls Library, 3:30 p.m. This story time will be very relaxed with stories, a time to listen to the children's day and find books for home.

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.

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

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.

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 Tuesday:
"Open Sketch" at the Montour Falls Library will be hosted by John Hunt, a local self-taught artist. 3 p.m. every week and open to all ages and levels. Please bring your own supplies and drop by. 546-2338.

Every Monday and Wednesday
The Montour Falls Memorial Library's Historic Resource Room is open for research from 9 a.m. to 12 noon or by appointment. For more information, call Carol Fagnan at 594-2062.

Tuesday and Wednesday Nights
Zumba Latin dance exercise, 6:15 p.m., Watkins Glen Community Center. Fun, easy steps and no experience necessary. All ages welcome. $5 per class. Taught by licensed instructor. Call 607-857-0725 for more information.

Every 1st Thursday
Monthly support group, Montour Falls Library, for individuals who have gluten intolerance. Meeting 1 p.m. to share information and ideas on the subject.