Sidney
The Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. The annual event will be at the Sidney Elks Lodge with tickets available by contacting Anne Mott, ammottie@gmail.com or 607-316-2716. The Sports Hall of Fame Induction also raises money for the annual $750 scholarship honoring a graduating senior. Induction weekend begins Friday evening with inductees and the Hall of Fame Legacy team. There will be a traditional recognition at halftime of the Sidney game at Alumni Field. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus will have a chicken barbecue Saturday, Sept. 21 at noon at 15 Liberty Street. This event is by Sacred Heart Council #4937.
Share the Bounty free community meal will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, 15 Liberty Street. The meal is hosted by the Masonville Friends and will serve sloppy Joes, French fries, broccoli and ice cream. All are welcome.
Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River Street; 607-563-1200 facebook.com/sidneylibrary Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibit in the Smart Community Room during the month of September will be photos by Rick Bunting. Art workshop in the Smart Community Room Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Are you frustrated because your colors turn to mud? This workshop will focus on color mixing. Bring your painting-in-progress or follow along as we practice practical color mixing techniques. Registration and fee to cover supplies, required. Public computing center will have an Excel 1 class Friday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics about creating and using spreadsheets. Cells, formulas and charts will be covered. Register at the circulation desk or call 607-563-1200.
Tri County Senior Center, 43 Pearl Street, right side of A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus (use right side driveway to back, parking lot) is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. First Wednesday – seated stretching exercises; Second Wednesday – a movie; Third Wednesday is exercise or Xbox Bowling; Fourth Wednesday - monthly meeting and social hour. Every Thursday: pitch, hand and foot cards and Fridays will be Mahjong. For more information or questions contact Carol Allen at 607-563-8065.
The meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25 will feature guest speaker Megan Blenis, assistant director of Get There, who will give a presentation on programs that assist people with transportation needs. All seniors are invited to attend. The Get There programs serves Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. Call 855-373-4040 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for more information.
The 14th annual Sidney Center Tractor parade will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at noon with raffles and a chicken barbecue by the Sidney Center Fire Department. Registration for tractors opens at 9 a.m. For more information call Lynn Roof 607-369-9074 or Tom Hunt 607-610-4098.
The Tri Town Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast at the Sidney Central School, 95 West Main Street, Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19. Both shows start at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets now on sale www.tritowntheatre.com
Tri-County Seniors have a holiday trip planned for Tuesday, Nov.12 to see A Christmas Playhouse 2024 at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in West Hampton, New Jersey for luncheon and a holiday music revue. For more information and reservations by Oct. 4 call Carol at 607-563-8065.The 14 th annual Sidney Center Tractor parade will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at noon with raffles and Chicken BBQ by the Fire Department. Registration for tractors opens at 9 a.m. For more information call Lynn Roof 607-369-9074 or Tom Hunt 607-610-4098
Brooks BBQ Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 10 a.m. until sold out at the O’Hara lot (formerly Whitaker’s), by the Main Street Bridge. The Beta Sigma Phi Chapter is holding the fundraising barbecue of chicken halves and ribs along with BSP special recipe macaroni salad and baked beans available.
Fly-in Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, real maple syrup and beverages. Plane rides will be available by Delaware Aviation, air craft displays, Civil Air Patrol, craft vendors and 50/50 raffle. The Air methods’ LifeNet of NY will have helicopter display and flight team members present.
Sacred Heart Annual Harvest Festival will be held Oct. 11 and 12. Looking for donations of craft items, farmers market and treasure chest items. Donations for treasure chest and crafts accepted by Oct. 4 so the items can be priced. Also clean glassware, ceramics, dishes, holiday decorations. Bring all items to the Parish Hall during office hours call 607-563-1591.
The United Presbyterian Church of East Guilford has a Blessing Box which is regularly filled with non-perishable food, fresh fruit and veggies and personal hygiene items for those in need. It is available 24/7 at a drive-up location in the parking lot of the church. Take only what you need today and leave what you can for others in need. It is requested that the donations left in the box are food/hygiene items, no household goods, please.
Unadilla
Harvest Supper Saturday, Sept. 21, serving from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main Street. The menu will be roast pork tenderloin, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash and applesauce. Dessert - homemade pumpkin or apple pie with cheddar cheese. Take out also available; handicap accessible.
The annual fall pancake breakfasts are held at the Unadilla Rod and Gun Club, 566 Butternut Road, every Sunday have started. Serving from 8 to 11 a.m.
The annual dinner and awards by the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 at Far View Farms, Rod and Gun Club Road. Honorees: are Business of the Year, The Green Giraffe, Good Neighbor Award will be presented to Kaleigh Barber and the Commitment to Community award - Kirsty and George Roefs. Social will be at 3 p.m. and dinner at 4:30 p.m. For more information and reservations by Sept. 26 Contact Linda Bickos at 607-369-2614.
The Village Clerk’s office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Closed for lunch, then 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Village board meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Firehouse, 77 Clifton Street.
The Teen Center (Youth for Christ Central New York) 16 Watson Street is open every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for all youth 11 to 18. Enjoy arcade, air hockey, ping pong, video games and more. A youth-friendly meal will be served. For more information call the YFC office 607-432-0594 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Unadilla Food Pantry, 172 Main Street, is open Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call 607-267-5602.
The Unadilla Public Library is open Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; phone 607-369-3131.
Breakfast in the Basement at the Unadilla Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. Takeout only call. Call 607-369-2052 for reservations.
Stitch and Visit is held every other Thursday at Threads Past to Present at the Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street. All are welcome Sept. 19 to enjoy company while you work on your sewing, needlework projects.
A rummage and bake sale will be held Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at the Unadilla Methodist Church basement, 170 Main Street. This will also benefit the Unadilla Food Pantry.
Unadilla Fall Fest 2024 will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Covered Bridge Farm Market, 331 Covered Bridge Road. Rain or shine with 50 plus vendors, live music, food trucks, corn maze, kids activities, pumpkins and more. Free admission and parking.
A cornhole tournament fundraiser will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 starting at 11 a.m. to benefit Eric and Ashley Eberling. To sign up call 607-431-3778. The event will be held at The Pines at Covered Bridge Garden, 1532 Covered Bridge Road. The day will also feature vendors, food, dunk tank, raffles and a kids’ zone with bounce house, air brush tattoos and face painting. Music by Sundown.
The Alec Pitel memorial Sprintin’ for Spartans 5K, 5 mile run or walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 starting at 10 a.m. at the Unatego High School, cross county course, 2641 State Highway 7. Register online.
The CNY Rotary President Lizzy Martin’s official to the area 9 and 11 Rotary clubs will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the William Bauer Community Center, 246 Main Street. Area 11 includes Bainbridge, Franklin, Sidney and Unadilla Rotary Clubs. Come enjoy food and fellowship and meet President Lizzy. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Don Tuttle 607-237-7203 or email sginkusa@gmail.com for more information and cost for buffet of finger foods, drinks and fresh local cider and donuts from the Unadilla Diner and Donut Hut.
The Unatego Cue and Curtain Fall musical will be “Singin’ in the Rain” will be held in the recently-renovated Unatego High School auditorium Nov. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
The members of the Unadilla Fire Department are pleased to announce the arrival of a new UTV skid Tank. The tank was custom built to the fire department’s specifications by Eastern Fiore Equipment Services. The unit will better balance the load of water, tools and a patient. It is capable of securing a stokes basket for remote rescue of EMS patients. The department appreciates the Unadilla village board members for their support during the purchasing process in continuing to upgrade equipment to better serve the community.
