Free H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will be held throughout Montgomery County.  The clinic, sponsored by Montgomery County Public Health, is for all Montgomery County residents six months of age and older.

Monday, January 4th
St Johnsville, 3-6pm
The Community House, 16 Washington Street

Tuesday, January 5th
Fort Plain, 3-6pm
The Fort Plain Senior Center, 204 Canal Street

Saturday, January 9th
Canajoharie, 8am-12noon
St. Mary’s Family Health Center, 48 Erie Boulevard

Tuesday, January 12th
Fultonville, 3-6pm
Glen Town Office Building, 7 Erie Street

Just to remind you know we have area trick or treat hours on our Event Calendar, along with some other fun things going on!

The following list was collected from the different village offices. Trick-or-treat is during the hours listed, at houses where outside lights are lit.

Ames – 6-7:30pm
Amsterdam – 6-8pm
Broadalbin – 6-8pm
Canajoharie – 5:30-6:30pm
Cherry Valley – 5:30-7:30pm
Fonda – 6-8pm
Fultonville – 5-7pm
Fort Johnson – 6-8pm
Fort Plain – 6:30-8pm
Gloversville – 6:30-8pm
Hagaman – 5:30-7:30pm
Johnstown – 6-8pm
Middleburgh Library – 9am – 2pm
Palatine Bridge – 5:30-7pm
Perth – 5-8pm
Sharon Springs 6-8pm
St Johnsville – 5-7pm   (more…)

Olde Main Street Shoppes, 23 Main Street in Fultonville, has announced summer workshops for kids.

BIRCH BARK WEAVING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants will learn basic weaving techniques by creating a birch bark picture that they may take home. The cost of this workshop is $10, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

DECOUPAGE WITH FABRIC WORKSHOP
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants will learn basic fabric decoupage techniques by decorating a jar or plate that they may take home. The cost of this workshop is $10, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 13, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants will learn basic needlepoint techniques by creating a needlepoint picture that they may take home. The cost of this workshop is $10, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

KNITTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 15, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5
Participants will learn basic knitting techniques by creating a small project of their choice. The cost of this workshop is $5 and does NOT include materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 12 and up.

WEAVING WORKSHOP ON LARGE LOOM
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Participants will learn basic weaving techniques by practicing on a large loom. The cost of this workshop is $5, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

BASIC HAND-SEWING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants will learn basic sewing techniques: threading a needle, sewing on buttons, creating buttonholes, sewing a hem, and more. The cost of this workshop is $10, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

CROCHETING WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 20, 2009 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants will learn basic crocheting techniques by making a scarf. The cost of this workshop is $10, and includes all materials. This workshop is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

For more information contact Jolene or Shad at (518)853-3194 or at info@oldemainstreetshoppes.com

While I was at Olde Main Street Shoppes in Fultonville this week, Shad had some garlic scapes from Emerald Valley Acres (also in Fultonville).  This reminded me of the demonstration of cooking with garlic scapes that Church and Main gave at the Canajoharie Farmers Market.

Garlic scapes are the garlic top or flower of hardneck garlic, which is a gourmet delight only available for a few weeks in June.  I highly recommend you picking some up the next time you seem them out.  Tim and Diane also had some garlic scape recipes on hand.

Steamed Scapes

Steam until tender (appoximately 5 minutes) and top with butter and salt.  Their elegant shape dresses up any dish.

Garlic Scape Pesto (our personal favorite!)

1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 lb scapes (6-7 scapes)
1/2 cup olive oil
salt to taste

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FOVAPA’s 14th summer art and music program details are out and we have a great line up of activities this year. The Summerfest Concert Band will return with Andy LaCoppola of Knox Junior High Band as the conductor. You may remember him as the director of their jazz band several years ago. He was a lot of fun and he is really looking forward to this year’s experience. He is searching for some new music for this summer. He says he plans to keep it light and fun! He also has some plans for working in some more difficult tunes that more experienced players can handle and lead!  (more…)

Saturday – May 9th 2009, 10am -  3 pm

The Heritage and Genealogical Society of Montgomery County in cooperation with the Montgomery County Dept of History and Archives will be holding the 7th Annual HERITAGE DAY.  This years guest speaker will be Don Williams, author of books on the Adirondacks such as Along the Adirondack Trail, Inside the Adirondack Blue Line, and history books about the Adirondacks.

Donald R. Williams is a recognized expert on the Adirondacks, his “home country.” A retired educator, he is the author of five books on the subject and a licensed Adirondack guide. He has lectured extensively, served for twenty years as Adirondack editor for the New York Sportsman magazine, written for Adirondack Life magazine, and produced a weekly Adirondack column for four newspapers. This unique collection of images and text is a fitting tribute to this splendid wilderness.

Find his books here.

The event will  host various Historical Societies, local authors and exhibitors demonstrating their arts, a raffle and bake sale.

Raffle tickects are available prior to the event at the Dept of History and Archives, in the Old Courthouse in Fonda, need not be present to win.