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Benefit auction for Pamela Nelson April 28, Richies sherburne,1-6 pm, BBQ $10, for medical expenses. text 607-316-6536

SCHOHARIE ARC: LEGACY Of Love, After Hours. Friday, May 11, 6-10pm, The Olde Tater Barn. 138 Tater Barn Road, Central Bridge, New York. Tickets $50 per person or $60 at the door. Master of Ceremonies and News Channel 10 news personality, Ryan Peterson. For tickets or more information, contact Tammy L. Ruise at 518-295-8130, ext. 256.

SECOND REFORMED Church of Howes Cave, 128 Lester Lane, Howes Cave NY 12092, Sunday Worship 10:30 am. Dr. Tom Davis, Pastor. 607-643-1419.

LOCAL TALENT Showcase! Sponsored by: The Safe Kind Inclusive Networking (SKIN) Initiative. Saturday, May 5th at 5:30pm, St.Vincent DePaul Church, 138 Washington Avenue, Cobleskill. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Cash prizes are as follows: Performers have the chance to win a cash prize of $150.00 to take home, as well as a $50.00 donation made in their name to the charity of their choice. Audience members have the chance to win a $50.00 donation made in their name to the charity of their choice. For questions contact Pat MacLeod at skininitiative@gmail.com - Come and enjoy an evening of free entertainment and help celebrate our local talent!

SATURDAY, May 12th: Free clothing giveaway at Valley Alliance Church, located on State Highway 5 just one mile east of the Nelliston traffic light. Lasts from 9-11am. Doors open at 8:45am. Refreshments will be provided.

SHARON SPRINGS FREE Library: Free High Speed Internet! We have for some time provided free Wi Fi twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to anyone who wants to access it in the library when we are open or from our parking lot when we are closed. Now we have great news for all our indoor computer and Wi Fi users and for those who access our Wi Fi from their cars. We have contracted with Spectrum to upgrade from 5 to 60 megabits per second. Though this represents a substantial increase in cost for the library, we decided that this was an important service for our patrons.

SHARON SPRINGS FREE Library: Book Discussion Friday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. will be on Louise Penny's "The Long Way Home." Retired Chief Inspector of Homicide, Armand Gamache, is approached by his neighbor Clara who says reports her husband missing. The search takes them deep into the dark woods and the darkness of the soul. We have several copies of the book available in print or audio. All are welcome at the discussion.

THE SCHOHARIE BELL Ringers and The Middleburgh Ecumenical Bell Choir invite you to a Concert on Sunday, May 6th at 3PM - Middleburgh Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, River Street, Middleburgh. Free - Will Offering to benefit the Joshua Project.

AA MEETING, SATURDAY Nights at 7pm. St.Joseph's Catholic Church, Brooker Hall, Worcester NY.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/14 - 6:30 PM - Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Public is welcome

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/15 - 7:00 PM - Book Discussion - "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams - It is a very short list of 20th-century American plays that continue to have the same power and impact as when they first appeared 57 years after its Broadway premiere, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire is one of those plays. The story famously recounts how the faded and promiscuous Blanche DuBois is pushed over the edge by her sexy and brutal brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. Streetcar launched the careers of Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter and Karl Malden, and solidified the position of Tennessee Williams as one of the most important young playwrights of his generation, as well as that of Elia Kazan as the greatest American stage director of the '40s and '50s. No registration required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/4 - 5:30 PM - Dinner & a Movie - "Darkest Hour" (PG-13) - Join us for a showing of the Academy Award nominated Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman. The library will provide pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or snack to share. Please note that this film is rated PG-13 and is not appropriate for young children. Registration required. With Europe on the threshold of World War II as Hitler's armies rampage across the continent's once proud nations, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain, is forced to resign, appointing Winston Churchill as his replacement. But even in his early days as the country's leader, Churchill is under pressure to commence peace negotiations with the German dictator or to fight head-on the seemingly invincible Nazi regime, whatever the cost. However difficult and dangerous his decision may be, Winston Churchill has no choice, but to shine in his darkest hour.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/12 - 2:00 PM - Cooking by the Vegan Book - "Book to be announced" - The Middleburgh Library presents its monthly book club, "Cooking by the Vegan Book." We pick the cookbook, you pick and make the recipe! How the cookbook club works; Every month, a cookbook will be selected and will be at the circulation desk, for you to look at and we will print up the recipe of your choice. Sign up online or at the circulation desk, let us know what you're cooking so we don't have duplicates. Registration is required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/28 - Memorial Day - The library will be closed to observe the holiday. Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for future programs.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/21 -2:00 PM - Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club - Do you need a relaxing activity to melt away stress? Join our Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club! This program allows adults to create wonderful pictures and offers a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. Plus, it can actually lower stress! Please note that this is not a structured program. Drop-in and color at your leisure. Materials will be provided. No registration required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/4, 18 - 10:00 to 12:00 - Home Educators of Schoharie County - HEGS (Home Educators Group of Schoharie County) is a group of homeschooling families with a wide variety of backgrounds, approaches to education, and religious affiliations. We exist to provide secular support for homeschooling families, offer information about homeschooling, and to allow for sharing of educational opportunities. We hope to increase public awareness, acceptance, and support of home education in Schoharie County.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 7:00 PM - Knitting Circle - These friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, embroider and quilt, and more. You can learn a new skill here or share your own special talents with others- or just craft in the company of friends. Drop in anytime! No registration is required

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/8 - 12:00-8:00 PM - Library Budget Vote. Come out and vote yes for our library.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 1:00 PM - Wednesday Matinee - Free Popcorn - 5/2 - "LBJ" ( R ), 5/9 - "Phantom Thread" ( R ), 5/16 - "The Post", 5/23 - "Loving Vincent" (PG-13), 5/30- "Hostiles" ( R )

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/3, 10, 17, 24 - 10:00-11:00 AM - An Introduction to Tai Chi for Health & Wellness - (Arthritis, Energy, & Diabetes) A time-tested and complete movement art that helps an individual focus on health and well-being. Tai Chi has been shown to improve strength and suppleness, balance, and immune function. It lowers stress levels and helps the individual manage pain or problems like high blood pressure and arthritis. Tai chi benefits people at all ages and fitness levels. While it is accessible to people who are elderly or inactive, it has the depth to challenge the athletic, and broaden the abilities of either. It cultivates mental focus and relaxation, both essential for personal wellness and productivity. Benefits: improves muscle strength, improves flexibility, improves balance and posture, improves memory, improves quality of life, improves breathing, helps regulation blood sugar, decreases pain and decreases stress. This class is facilitated by Earl O'Bryan. Registration is required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/2, 16, 30 - 11:00 AM - Storytime with Miss Doreen - Join master storyteller, Doreen McCoy, for a fun storytime. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft for little ones two years old and up with their caregivers. No registration required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 1:00 - Mahjong Mania - Every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 a spirited group of people get together in the Community Room to play Mahjong. Don't know how to play? No problem! They will teach you how. No registration required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 5:15 PM - Insight Meditation - What do you want most deeply? Seeing your life calmly and clearly helps answer this. Insight Meditation is a simple way to steady your mind, stop wandering in day-dreams, and end the suffering of troubling thoughts. Our group is a place to sit quietly in safety, supported by others; to allow understanding and compassion to arise; to encourage loving-kindness and patience. We welcome those with no experience to advanced mediators', teens to seniors. give it a try. No registration is required. There is no fee. All are welcome.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY:5/8, 15, 22, 29 - 10:45 AM - Drop-in Storytime - Get ready to move in this interactive storytime designed especially for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing songs, recite fingerplays, dance and watch a short movie based on a weekly theme. No registration required.

MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY: 5/1- 10:45 AM - Children's Book Week Special - Storytime at W. Whitman Books!