The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie will be featuring a Family Nature Walk at Wintergreen Park.

Everyone will meet up at Wintergreen Park scenic trail head at the entrance to the park.  From there, you will walk the upper trail to the falls overlook (1.5 miles round-trip) while learning about some of the plants and wildlife along the trail.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring a bottle of water.

Rain date will be August 16.

Music on Mainstreet, a local group with the goal to to provide a common place for residents to gather, visit, support their village, and to enjoy free musical entertainment since 1995, had Frank Vignola entertain the crowd last night.

Frank Vignola was booked because they felt he “…is one of the most accomplished, multidimensional players walking the planet today. Monster player, composer and improviser, Frank plays proficiently in every genre,from jazz to bluegrass, and works with everyone and their brother. Franks pedigree is a mile long. (You can) have fun and try to stump Frank as he takes your requests”

There was a great turnout for great music. For upcoming shows, visit our Event Calendar.

Bubble Magic, Working Tugboat and Folk Singer George Ward at “Make a Splash” Family Day

Saturday, July 17

I have seen a couple of episodes recently, and have been amazed by what goes on in peoples minds, and homes! If you have, too, then check this out!

Submitted by Leah LaFera, Head of Library Services, Canajoharie Libarary and Arkell Museum

Join us for a fascinating discussion of the book Homer & Langley by
E.L. Doctorow based on the most famous hoarders in history.   Discussion will take
place on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Arkell Reading Room.

Based on New York City's famous eccentric Collyer brothers, this novel fictionalizes
the lives of the world famous hoarders.  Homer & Langley lived in their parent's 5th
Avenue mansion and are perhaps the most well know hoarders in history, filling their
three story building with newspapers, old machinery and equipment and even a Model T
car!
A wonderful read from start to finish filled with sometimes brilliant insight,
quirky characters, and historical details. 

This discussion will be lead by Siena College writing and literature professor:
Naton Leslie.  Leslie will provide a historical introduction prior to the discussion
and will lead us into a lively group talk about the novel.  

No registration is necessary, refreshments will be served and copies of the book,
audiobook, and large print book are available at the library circulation desk for
check-out.

 This program made possible through funds from the New York State Council for the
Arts and the Mohawk Valley Library system.

The Canajoharie Library is located at 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY.  For additional
information contact the library at 518-673-2314 or visit us online at
www.canajoharielibrary.org.

Canajoharie-Palatine Bridge Village Wide Garage Sale Scheduled

How did spring cleaning work out for you?  I know I’m always amazed by the amount of “stuff” I seem to collect in the basement and garage during the winter months.  Well, it’s time to turn that “stuff” of yours into cash. The biggest weekend for garage sales, the one everyone waits for, is coming up this month.

The Canajoharie Palatine Chamber of Commerce’s Village Wide Garage Sale will run from May 28th to the 30th this year. 

To list your sale for free on the official VWGS map you can email the Chamber of Commerce at info@canajohariepalatinechamber.com with your name, street address, dates and times your sale will be open and any other details you would like to have included. This information will be added to a map that will be available from local businesses, the Chamber, and on an online version of the map.   

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The Terry Parrett Comedy Hypnosis Show is coming to the Boiling Pot Eagles, 62 Church Street, Canajoharie.

This Saturday, May 15th this veteran performer who has done thousands of shows, will let you be the star of the show! See your friends and family performing skits – singing like Elvis, speaking Martian, or going on an imaginary trip to Cancun!

This will be a night you never forget!

Doors open at 5pm, showtime at 8pm

Friday, April 30th 2010

The Canajoharie All Dressed Up and Ready To Grow Campaign will be hosting a Coffee House at 64 Church Street, Canajoharie (formerly Rosito’s Bakery).

During the evening there will be Musical Entertainment by Deep North, a bluegrass band made up of Dennis Crawford (banjo), Tripp Swart (mandolin), and Art Dudley (guitar).

The Canajoharie All Dressed Up and Ready To Grow Campaign is a grassroots effort of people trying to promote Canajoharie’s great sense of community to bring more families and business to the area. They hope to do this by showing the positive image of this great village.

The Canajoharie Odyssey of the Mind Team, Problem I Division 1 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, May 3rd at the Canajoharie High School Cafeteria from 4:30-6:30pm. The Fundraiser is to help raise funds for travel, room and board while the team competes at the World Competion in East Lansing, Michigan.

While enjoying the meal to help support the team on their trip to the World Finals, you will also get to experience the performance that won them a position in World Final Competition.

First seating will be from 4:30-5:15 with a performance at 5:15, and second seating will be from 5:30-6:15, with the second performance at 6:15.

For tickets contact the school at 518-673-6310, or see any of the team’s parents.

Takeout will also be available from 3:30-4:00.

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The Canajoharie Palatine Chamber of Commerce held its first, of what is hoped to be a continuing series, of networking events last night at the Canajoharie Country Club.

 The speaker for this event was John Stahl, Growth Coach, discussing “5 Proven Ways to Grow Your Business in a Difficult Economy”.

Before and after the event, local business owners mingled as they enjoyed fresh fruit, various cheeses and other finger foods supplied by Melissa’s, from Main Street in Canajoharie.

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10th Annual Drive Thru Brooks Barbecue Chix and Ribs