The Odessa File: Calendar of Schuyler County

September 15-December 18
Adult Community Swim , OMCS POOL, beginning September 15th until December 18th. Every Monday & Thursday after school from 3:15 -5:15 while school is in session. Park in the side lot by the church and enter Pool Hallway by Mr. McCauley's office.

Tuesday, October 14
Schuyler County Meet the Candidates Night, 6:30 p.m., Watkins Glen Elementary School. Candidates for Schuyler County and town positions are invited to speak or be introduced.

Saturday, October 18
"Songs of the Shakers" Concert by Composer Liam Lawson, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Montour Falls Memorial Library, 406 W. Main St., Montour Falls. Lawson will perform his new arrangements of traditonal Shaker songs with support from Josh Chamberlain (upright bass), Ali Diemecke (violin), Olive Mitra (percussion), and Christopher Ploss (accordion). The performance is suitable for all ages, and admittance is free. Lawson is a professional composer and multi-instrumentalist who performs across the American northeast. He is also a music educator. You can learn more here: www.liamlawsonmusic.com

Saturday, October 18
Chicken BBQ, Drive Thru at Montour Moose Club, 11 a.m. until gone, $15. Presale pick-up by noon. Sponsored by Watkins Montour Lions in support of Summer Swim & Scholarships. Call 607-275-7050 to pre-order.

Saturday, October 18
Annual Harvest Dinner, Odessa-Catharine United Methodist Church, 305 Church St., Odessa, 4:30-6:00 p.m., drive-thru only. Enter via Church Street. Meals are $12 (exact change please). Pre-orders only. For more details, see ad on PSA Page.

Saturday, October 25
Church Bazaar and Craft Show, Watkins Glen Community Center at Clute Park, Watkins Glen, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. Sponsored by Montour Falls United Methodist Church. Multiple vendors. Come find that special item that you have always been looking for. Lunch available. Contact Pam Kelly at 607-546-7767 or 607-228-7591 for information or to apply.

Saturday, November 1
3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, 1-4 p.m., Montour Falls United Methodist Church, 128 Owego St., Montour Falls. Open to public. $5 choose 3 to judge. $6 take a pint to go. Proceeds go to mission in the community. For more details, see ad on PSA Page.

Tuesday, November 4
Blood Drive, Human Services Complex, Conference Room 120, Montour Falls, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointmment.

Saturday, November 8
B.C. Cate Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., B.C. Cate Elementary School., 262 Canal St., Montour Falls. Vendors, Crafts, Raffles. Hosted by B.C. Cate PFO.

Saturday, November 8
St. Benedict's Lasagna Fundraiser, pickup of ready-to-heat lasagna at St. Benedict's Church, 304 Speedway, Odessa from 12 noon-4:30 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made when your order is placed. St. Benedict's will fully prepare the lasagna and wrap for freezing. Place your order no later than November 1st by calling Deb Melanson at 607-594-3947 or emailing dem5@cornell.edu or calling Nan Letteer at 607-227-9512. Large Pan $25, Medium Pan $20.

Saturday, November 15
Holiday Craft Fair, Moose Lodge #426, 2096 State Rt. 14, Montour Falls, 12 noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, baked goods, and more.

Saturday, November 22
St. Mary's Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mary's of the Lake Parish Center, 10th Street, Watkins Glen. Free admission. Granny's Cupboard, Christmas Cafe, Money Tree Raffle, Cake Booth, variety of vendors. Santa's Workshop for the kids. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 11 a.m.

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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