September 2023
Sunday, September 24
Info Paintball at Lash’s 10:00 AM– 06:00 PM
Where: Lash’s Paintball, 1174 County Highway 107, Fort Johnson 12070
Cost: $40 rental kit
For more information please contact:
Burt S Lasher Jr. | 518-762-2581 | lashspaintball@yahoo.com
Paintball every Sunday starting at 10am ..Rental kits are $40 with 500 paintballs .. If you have your own marker walk on is $10. and paint is $50 a case (2000) or $13 a bag (500)
Info Annual Grass Snowmobile Drags at The Salisbury Ridgerunners Motor Sports Park
Where: 717 Curitss Road, Salisbury
For more information please contact:
315-429-9628 | salisburyridgerunners@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/thesalisburyridgerunners
September 23rd and 24th.
Driver’s Meeting will be at 1030am on both days.
Racing will being right at 11am on both days.
-For those who do not have a camper and are looking for sleeping accommodations, please contact the Rodeway Inn, formally Travelodge. They are located 15 minutes from the track. The link to their is https://www.choicehotels.com/…/rodeway-inn-hotels/ny881…
Info Community Harvest Street Dinner at the Johnstown Colonial Cemetery 04:00 PM– 06:00 PM
Where: Colonial Cemetery: West Green Street, Johnstown 12095
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Johnstown Historical Society | (518) 762-2777 | johnstownhistsoc@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/255208837381163
Please join us for a community harvest dinner in the street in front of the Colonial Cemetery on West Green Street.
This is a potluck dinner to share with old friends, new neighbors, and your community.
Bring your own plates, utensils, drinks for yourself and a dish to share.
Tables and chairs will be provided.
The Drumm House, Gift Shop, & Cemetery will be open and the Johnstown Historical Society will have volunteers on hand to talk about our organization and these sites. Other entertainment will also be provided.
This event will take place Sunday, September 24th from 4pm to 6pm. There will be no rain date.
Donations to the Johnstown Historical Society are encouraged and will be accepted during this event.
Tuesday, September 26
Info Woodland Frame 2-Part | Cheryl Bielli, instructor 06:00 PM– 08:00 PM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 60.54 | Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Part 1 – Sept 26 – 6:00-7:30 PM
Part 2 – Sept 28 – 6:00-8:00 PM
Add new life to an old frame or character to an inexpensive new one by transforming it into a woodland fantasy with projecting faux bark, knot holes, moss, fungi, etc. You can even add a little bird if you want! A perfect complement to the 3-D goldenrod project earlier in September. You are welcome to bring your own frame. Only a limited number of old frames in odd sizes will be available. In Part 1 we will create the 3D components we will be adding to the frame and position them on the frame.
In Part 2, we will finish attaching the dry dimensional components and paint them.
Info Whimsical Tree Watercolor | Heather Mattioni, instructor 10:00 AM– 11:30 AM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 35.00 | Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Join Heather in designing a soulful, magical tree watercolor painting. With bright colors, shapes and botanicals, this painting is meant to be freeing and fun. Create gorgeous, matted, wall art for yourself or a loved one. Enjoy the flowing style of these flowers using watercolor and pen.
Info Storytime at The Johnstown Public Library 10:30 AM– 11:00 AM
Where: Johnstown Public Library, 38 S Market Street, Johnstown 12095
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Erin Gavin | 518-762-8317 | egavin@mvls.info
www.johnstownpubliclibrary.info
Children are not expected to sit the whole time.
Storytime is an excellent pre-literacy activity. Join us for stories, songs, and a quick craft. This helps stimulate your little one’s cognitive, language, and social development. An opportunity to meet other families. Birth – 4 yrs.
Wednesday, September 27
Info Open Mic Night at Mohawk Harvest 06:30 PM– 08:30 PM
Where: Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, Inc., 30 North Main Street, Gloversville 12078
For more information please contact:
518-725-9387 | manager@mohawkharvest.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/1020889665761690
Join us for our next Open Mic Night on September 27th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Come showcase your talents or simply enjoy others as they perform. All are welcome. As usual, our Cafe and store will remain open. We can’t wait to see all of the talented performers.
Info Herringbone Serving Tray | Brenda Dwyer, instructor 10:00 AM– 11:30 AM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 35.00 | Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Herringbone Serving Tray
Wednesday, September 27
10:00-11:30 AM
Studio 2
Cost*: $35 pre-registration required
You will absolutely be the ruler of this herringbone-serving tray project, with a tray and precut yardsticks you will be able to paint, layout and glue your wooden pieces in place to make a great serving tray to keep or give away. Join Brenda as she offers some methods for practical artisanship.
Info Quilt Turn Down at the Johnstown Public Library 02:00 PM– 03:00 PM
Where: Johnstown Public Library, 38 S Market Street, Johnstown 12095
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Erin Gavin | 518-762-8317 | egavin@mvls.info
www.johnstownpubliclibrary.info
Listen to a program of Quilt Turn Down. There will be multiple quilts and the presenter will tell a story about each quilt.
Info Focus Five at The Johnstown Public Library 10:00 AM– 10:45 AM
Where: Johnstown Public Library, 38 S Market Street, Johnstown 12095
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Deb Ammann | 518-762-8317 | dammann@mvls.info
www.johnstownpubliclibrary.info
In order to help you and your child prepare for that all-important next big step, kindergarten, we have designed the Focus Five: Kindergarten Readiness Program. We are excited to offer this new and one of a kind program – free of charge, of course! This program has been developed based on universal and specific readiness skills as identified by the Johnstown Kindergarten teachers. Children who turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2023 and plan to begin kindergarten in the Fall of 2024 are eligible to participate.
MUST BE REGISTERED
Info FREE movie at The Glove Theatre: Sponsored by Blackmon, Perrott, and Peck Families
Where: Glove Theatre, 42 North Main Street, Gloversville 12078
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Glove Theatre | 518-752-4611 | theglovetheatre@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/theglovetheatre
FREE movies WEDNESDAY at 2:00pm AND 7:00pm thanks to a generous underwriting by the Blackmon, Perrott, and Peck families!
Please check our Facebook page for featured show!
Thursday, September 28
Info Gourd Carving | Brenda Dwyer, instructor 05:00 PM– 07:30 PM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 65.00 | Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Gourd Carving | Brenda Dwyer
Two-Part Series
Thursday, September 28 & October 5
5:30-7:30 PM
Studio 2
Cost*: $65 pre-registration required
We are offering an exciting two-part class where you will be able to select a large gourd and transform it into a beautiful vessel. Part 1 will include design, cutting and cleaning your gourd to prepare for the final evening where you will paint and seal the finished product. In this class, you will learn how to use a dremel and wood burning tools as well as how to apply transparent acrylics. Part 2 will include painting and finishing your gourd design. This makes a great gift to give to someone or keep for yourself.
Info Big Play at Johnstown Public Library
Where: Johnstown Public Library, 38 S Market Street, Johnstown 12095
Cost: Free
For more information please contact:
Deb Ammann | 518-762-8317 | dammann@mvls.info
www.johnstownpubliclibrary.info
Play encourages language, social, and emotional development. Drop-in for interactive play-centered activities with your child. Fine motor, gross motor, and sensory play. Meet other families. Walk away with no mess to clean up! Birth – 4 yrs.
2 times are available: 10:30am AND 1:00pm!
Friday, September 29
Info Seed Bead Bracelets | Brenda Dwyer, instructor 10:00 AM– 11:30 AM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 35.00 | Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Seed Bead Bracelets
Friday, September 29
10:00-11:30 AM
Studio 2
Cost*: $35 pre-registration required
Friendship seed bead bracelets to keep or give away along with an opportunity to enjoy social time with others in a studio setting. A variety of colorful beads, stainless wire and clasps will be provided for this project. Join Brenda for a morning of fun and creativity.
Info Neurographic Watercolor Art | Brenda Dwyer, instructor 10:00 AM– 11:30 AM
Where: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville 12078
Cost: 35.00 | Neurographic Watercolor Art | Heather Mattioni, instructor Friday, August 29 10:00-11:30a.m. Cost: $35 Neurographic art (or mindful art) is a transformative technique meant to relax the mind. Join Heather as she guides you through this intuitive style of art into a state of peace and positivity.
For more information please contact:
Maria Nestle | 518-661-9932 | nestlem@lexington.org
www.pncreativeartscenter.org
Neurographic Watercolor Art | Heather Mattioni, instructor
Friday, August 29
10:00-11:30a.m.
Cost: $35
Neurographic art (or mindful art) is a transformative technique meant to relax the mind. Join Heather as she guides you through this intuitive style of art into a state of peace and positivity.
Saturday, September 30
Info Gloversville Farmers Market 08:30 AM– 12:30 PM
Where: Elm Street Pavillion, Gloversville 12078
For more information please contact:
Gloversville Farmers Market | 518-568-5764 | egray@citlink.net
https://www.facebook.com/GloversvilleNYFarmersMarket
The Gloversville Farmers Market is open 8:30am-12:30pm. Live music, Locally Grown Plants, Herbs, Garden Starters, Veggies, Cookies & Ice Cream!!
Info Northville Farmer’s Market 10:00 AM– 02:00 PM
Where: Waterfront Park- 412 South Main Street, Northville 12134
Cost: Free to enter
For more information please contact:
Wendy Reu | 518-863-4211 | clerk@villageofnorthville.com
www.villageofnorthville.com/village-of-northville-events/
Farmers’ Market in the Waterfront Park – Fresh produce, artisans, crafters Open 10-2 – Saturdays, late June through early September, in the Waterfront Park, rain or shine. To become a participant, email clerk@villageofnorthville.com