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…)

The Tri-County Arts Council (administrative offices at 108 Union St., Cobleskill) has released the dates of the remaining DEC grant seminars. These informational seminars are mandatory for any individual artist or group considering applying for a NYSCA decentralization grant.  These grants have been awarded to many local organizations and have help make events such as The Blenheim Bridge Artwalk, Mettawee River Theatre and Colonial Family Field Days at the Old Fort Johnson possible.

The October Seminar Dates are:

October 8, Middleburgh Library, 3232 Main St. Middleburgh 6:30PM

October 10, Centro Civico, 143 East Main St. Amsterdam 1:30PM

October 14, Johnstown Public Library, 308 So. Market St. Johnstown 6:00PM

October 15, Schoharie Library, Bridge St. Schoharie 6:30PM

Questions/requests for additional information should be directed to the Tri-County Arts Council online at: tricountyarts.org or by phone: 518-254-0611.

Saturday and Sunday, September 12th & 13th 2009

Twin Cities Sports Promotions announces plans for the Fall 2009 Adirondack Outdoorsman Show & Exposition, to take place at the Johnstown Moose Club Grounds on Saturday September 12th (10am-6pm) & Sunday September 13th (9am-6pm). The Grounds are located at 109 South Comrie Avenue / Route 30A North in Johnstown (just 5 minutes from NYS Thruway Exit 28).

The show will be geared towards the tastes of Hunters, Fisherman, Boaters and Outdoors Enthusiasts. Exhibits containing items for sale pertaining to: hunting & fishing gear/supplies, guns, fly fishing, archery, trapping, boating, camping, hiking, snow shoeing, guides & charter services, taxidermy, snowmobiling, 4-Wheeling, collectible knives, antique hunting & fishing gear, wildlife art & books and Adirondack Furniture. The show has been expanded to include many new vendors & activities spread throughout the club’s grounds which will include a Trout Pond, Rock Climbing Wall, Seminar Tents (seminar schedule to be announced), Ax & Knife Throwing Demonstrations (and learn how to do it yourself), and several other events/competitions (to be announced).
In addition, many featured guests and industry experts are scheduled to be on hand throughout the weekend.   (more…)

Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10am

The Amsterdam Rat Pack and Checkers Out Speedway present the Rat Pack Car Show. There will be music, food, a 50/50 raffle, goodie bags and a Chinese Auction.
Registration only $8 per vehicle. Registration cutoff is 1pm.
Raindate June 28th
They will be awarding Top 25 Trophies and have Dash Plaques for 1st 50 entries.
All cars, trucks and bikes welcome!
Proceeds to benefit local Hospice.

Saturday June 13th & Wednesday, June 17th

This is a free health service that is paid for with public funding and provided by New Life Clinics Charitable Trust, a federal and state registered non-profit organization.
During this group hypnosis clinic, you will be hypnotized twice by the Board-Certified clinical hypnotherapist to stop smoking , lose weight, or both. Stress relief is also included.

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August 13th, 2009

Stock Photo: XR1200 Sportster

The Second Annual Motorcycles on Main Street held in Johnstown, NY will be on August 13th, 2009 with a raindate of August 20th.
Among the other events, there will be a raffle of a rare Harley Davidson XR1200 Sportster (only 750 have been made).  (more…)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What could be better than a terrific day of golf, knowing your participation is helping to support and increase scholarships for our local students, enhance our community college’s teaching and learning facilities, expand cultural enrichment of our region, and fund academic healthcare facilities?  If you can’t think of anything, then FM’s 16th Annual Golf Classic is for you!

The tournament is held at Hales Mills Country Club in Johnstown.  It begins with a luncheon at 11 am and a shotgun start at 12 pm.  The donation of $125 includes lunch, green fees and cart, special giveaways and dinner at the Hales Mills Clubhouse.  The foursomes with Low Net and Low Gross scores will receive prizes along with winners of the closest to the pin contests, men’s longest drive, ladies longest drive, and straightest drive.

Application can be found here.

Anyone wishing to become a sponsor, register for golf or reserve space for the tournament dinner is asked to contact the Foundation of FMCC Office at 762-4651 x 3701.

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