Summer Dreams Briefs: August 29, 2024

‘Metal at the Mill’ Planned

EAST MEREDITH—Hanford Mills Museum will hold a “Metal at the Mill” Exploration Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. It will feature the Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree, with many regional collectors of historic engines and vehicles, and a display of the museum’s own collection. There will also be a wide variety of local organizations offering exhibits and products for sale, as well as food trucks and tastings. Stoddard Hollow String Band will perform old-time Appalachian mountain music from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit hanfordmills.org.

Fall Fair Set To Return

ONEONTA—The Catskill Choral Society’s popular annual fundraiser, the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair, will be held in Neahwa Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 8. It will feature live music, children’s entertainment including bounce houses, food trucks, and craft vendors. CCS has provided quality classical music in the rural Catskills for more than 50 years. To make a donation or inquire about sponsorships, contact Sheila at (607) 746-6922.

Harvest Fest Is Next Month

SHARON SPRINGS—The Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce’s popular Harvest Festival will return on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22. It will feature live music from a wide variety of local musicians, food trucks, tastings, activities, artisans and vendors. Local farms will also open for you-pick sunflowers, apples and pumpkins throughout the weekend. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or a vendor application, visit sharonspringsharvestfestival.com, visit the Facebook or Instagram page, or contact sharonspringsharvestfest@gmail.com.

GOHS To Hold Fundraiser

ONEONTA—Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s fall beer and food tasting fundraiser, “Hops for History,” will return on Saturday, September 28. The day will begin at the History Center, 183 Main Street, with wristband pick-up and a beer sampling preview from 2-4 p.m. From 2-6 p.m., ticket holders can stop in at Wise Guys Sammys, the Autumn Cafe, NAGS Bar and Kitchen, Roots Public Social Club, the Black Oak Tavern, B Side Ballroom and Supper Club, and the Copper Fox for tastings. There will be a live concert at Autumn Cafe to end the night at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 for members, $40.00 for non-members and $45.00 at the door; non-alcoholic food and beverage tasting tickets are also available for $15.00. Tickets may be purchased at the History Center or online through Eventbrite.

Artists Speak at Gallery

MIDDLEFIELD—Artists Zena Gurbo and Lewis Danielski, featured in The Art Garage’s new “CrazyCool!!!” exhibition, will present a talk on the creative process at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 29. The gallery will open at 3 p.m. for refreshments and a preview of the exhibit, which features work by George Hymas, Lucia Phillips and other local artists. The show is dedicated to the memory of self-taught woodwork artist Louis Sherry, whose joyous constructions enliven both The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum. Reservations are recommended but not required, and can be made by contacting leartgarage@gmail.com. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through September 14, or any day by appointment, (315) 941-9607. Guests are reminded to park on the lawn rather than the road.

Golf Tourney Coming Up

ONEONTA—Helios Care will hold its annual “Chip in Fore Hospice” fundraiser tournament at Oneonta Country Club on Wednesday, September 11. Registration and breakfast open at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served afterward, and the day includes raffles and contests. The tournament is one of the most important annual fundraisers for Helios and will support care for local patients and families. To sign up as a player, visit www.helioscare.org/events. Sponsorship inquiries can be made by calling (607) 432-6773.

Retreat Is for Women Vets

JEFFERSON—The Awen Retreat Center and Stamford Wellness Center will present a free wellness retreat for women veterans on Saturday, September 14. It will include a variety of workshops on self care through creative expression, forest therapy, music, journaling and other methods, a campfire, and several communal meals and snacks. Registration includes all meals and materials, and an overnight stay option is available to veterans who wish to remain over the weekend. For more information or to sign up, contact info@theawencenter.org.