Monday, February 15, 2010 9am to 12pm

Submitted by the Walter Elwood Museum.
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PUZZLES, PUZZLES, & MORE PUZZLES! with Suzanna Van Schoonhoven Hunter

Students will examine and put together the Museum’s collection of wood piece puzzles from the 1920’s and compare to puzzles of today. We will discuss and create geometric patterns, and make a few different puzzles of their own to take home and enjoy!

Continue reading President’s Day 2010 Enrichment Camp

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It’s Friday! As the clock ticks down to the weekend, here is a fun video for you. Country Star Taylor Swift turns Rock Chick as she teams up with Def Leppard to sing “Picture”.

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It’s supposed to be mostly clear and chilly this weekend, so grab your scarf and head on out for some great live entertainment!

Comedy

Saturday Night

Comedians Jay Nog and Jeff Cerulli @ The Funny Farm, Steele Ave Extension Gloversville.

Visit http://thefunnyfarm.info/ for more info on these comedians, Call 518-725-2200 for reservations.

Music

Friday February 5th

Bob Motyl @ Imperial Lanes, Amsterdam

Karaoke @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

DJ Ron @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Who Dunit @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Doc Orloff Blues Elixir @ Mayfield Grill, Mayfield

Saturday February 6th

Phil & Nancy @ Canal Street Pub, Fort Plain for the Big Game Kickoff Party – Followed by the Big Game Party on Sunday with beer specials, giveaways and a half-time buffet!

Tom Foster Karaoke @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Ten Year Vamp @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

DJ Steve @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Who Dunit @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Permagrin @ Sacandaga Sandbar, Mayfield

The South Minden Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser for the Amish Schools this Friday, February 5th 2010 from 4-7pm.

This will be an Amish Wedding Dinner, served as an all you can eat buffet.  On the menu will be Moist and Tasty Chicken and Filling, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, Delicious Chicken Gravy, Tender Cooked Creamed Celery and Creamy Coleslaw. There will also be beverages and desserts.

Takeouts will be available, and dinners cost $12 for adults and $8 for children.

The South Minden Fire Department is located on State Highway 163, just south of Fort Plain.

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Submitted by The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie.
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The public is invited to an opening reception for a special exhibition of Canajoharie Central School District students’ artwork on Friday, February 5th 2010, from 5 to 7pm.

The exhibition featuring the work of elementary, middle and high school students will remain on display through March 28.

“Forming community/school connections is very important for art education,” said Canajoharie Middle School art teacher Michelle Egelston. “Having the opportunity to display student art work at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library is so wonderful for my students and their families.”

Canajoharie High School art teacher Kathy VanLoan said her students are also looking forward to the show. “My students are thrilled at the prospect of having their work displayed at such a prestigious facility,” said VanLoan. Continue reading Open Exhibit – CCS Student Artwork

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 February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2010

Live snakes in the dining room?!

Illegal fireworks in the basement?!

Blatant and intentional Income Tax evasion?!

Inflammatory political slogans in the candy?!

Russians inviting themselves to dinner?!

A drunken middle-aged actress asleep on the sofa?!

Can all this really happening Schoharie County?

Yes it can!

AND, YES, it WILL!!!

at the Golding Middle School in Cobleskill.

Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm.

Mark your 2010 calendars now, and come see the Theater Project’s production of

You Can’t Take it With You

an entertaining and fun-filled classic

written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart,

directed by our own Dennis Shaw, and

starring your friends and neighbors.

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Submitted by the Mark Cosselman of the Bleecker Snow Rovers.
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Saturday, Feburuary 6th 2010

The Bleecker Snow Rovers will be hosting a Poker Run this weekend. This charity event is to raise money for local fire departments and various benefits throughout the year.

The run will start at the Bleecker Fish and Game Club, 1110 State Highway 309 in Gloversville with registration from 9-12am.

There will be trophies, raffles and lots of fun!

Raindate February 20th.

For more information the Bleecker Snow Rovers can be reached at 725-2998.

A man, a guitar, and a broken loop machine.

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Well, we all made it past hump day, and the light is at the end of the tunnel. That light, of course, the weekend and time to go out and have fun!

Comedy

Saturday January 20th

The Funny Farm, located at the Fireside Restaurant on Steele Ave Extension in Gloversville, will host live comedians this weekend.

The headliner: Ray Pennetti and Feature: Joe Curie

For info on these comedians, visit  www.thefunnyfarm.info

Music

Tonight

DJ Mike Garassi @ Crystal Bar, Amsterdam

Rorry McKernan @ Fernandos, Cobleskill

DJ Ody Karaoke @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Friday January 29th 2010

Doc Orloff Duo @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Bobby Motyl @ Imerial Lanes, Amsterdam

DJ Ron All Request Night @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

LJ DJ @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Saturday, January 30th 2010

Tom Foster Karaoke @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Bad Penny @ Imperial Lanes, Amsterdam

The Bedspins @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

Chalkdust Torture @ Iroquois Lanes, Canajoharie

The Road Show @ Austin Hotel, Central Bridge

DJ Steve @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Rattail Jimmy @ Hillview Tavern, Esperance

Dream Team @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Saving Atlantis @ Dixie Grill, Johnstown