By Alexis Pencar
Hey Neighbors!
With inches on the ground after the last storm, look out for even more snow Tuesday through Thursday next week. Seems like we’ll have snow on the ground through next year at this rate.
This coming Friday evening, December 5th, at 6:00 PM the Holiday Parade of Lights is scheduled at Sharon Springs Central School! The highly anticipated annual celebration starts at the SSCS then makes its way out to Route 20, wrapping its way around to the Sharon Springs Fire House for photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus and treats! Check out the full feature in this edition for more details.
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The Cherry Valley Tractor Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony is also this Friday, Dec 5th at 6 PM! Join the Historic Cherry Valley business on Main Street for this fun family event. The parade will be followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join Santa as we mark the beginning of this festive season. Carolers and a fire dancer will add to the festivities too! Fun for the whole family and a great way to kick off the Cherry Valley Holiday Weekend! Visit the FB event for more details.
The 12 days of Christmas are already underway in the Village of Sharon Springs through December 21st! Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, shop at participating Sharon Springs businesses and spend $30 or more to receive a $5 Sharon Springs Gift Certificate! You can earn one certificate per store, per day, so come back every weekend to collect more! Eileen Harcourt of EH Rural Provisions offered, “From partridges to golden rings, every corner of our Village will hold a little holiday magic. The 12 Days of Christmas Village Walk invites neighbors to shop, eat, drink, smile, and rediscover what makes our community special. The true essence of Holiday: sharing, meeting new and old friends and giving back”.
Polar's Express Sled Dog Rides with Santa is coming up on Saturday, December 13th from 11-2 PM at Run by Dogs in Sharon Springs with Musher Kate Walrath! Come celebrate your love of huskies, Santa, and holiday cheer! Visit Run by Dog FB page for tickets and more info!
Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! Located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from SSCS (511 US Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459). They are always in need of donations of food or even unopened personal care items! The pantry hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM & 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or (518) 852-1193.
The Village of Sharon Springs holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, December 18th. The Village Mayor is Denise Kelly and the new Village Clerk is Hope Bayes. The Office Hours for Village of Sharon Springs are Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. For more information please call (518) 284-2625. Reminder: No Overnight Street Parking in the Village of Sharon Springs from November 1 - May 1. Please keep your sidewalks clear.
The Town of Sharon holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, January 7th. The Town Supervisor is Sandra Manko and the Town Clerk is Melissa Olsen. The Office Hours for the Town of Sharon are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or by appointment. For more information please call (518) 284-3010.
Sharon Springs Free Library News: Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack. They are now collecting new children’s books for the holidays in partnership with the Joshua Project through the first week in Dec. The Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.
Worship Services
The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.
The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.
Grace Episcopal Church (24 Montgomery Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly Holy Eucharist at 11:00 am. Contact at (315) 858-4016 for more details.
The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.
The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.
Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.
Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site
Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.
To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!
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