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Fulton County (NY) Region Events
February 9 through February 23
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
10:00am - 4:30pm
SOUP-ER SENIORS DAY, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Soup-er Seniors Ski/Snowshoe Day. Those 65+ are invited to enjoy a free cup of hot homemade soup at our Tuulen Tupa Grill. Discounted facility use fee of only $18 to those 65+ daily. Meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for x-c skiing and snowshoeing! Every non-holiday Thursday through March 15.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
SEED BEAD PENS WITH MELISSA, Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322, www.blackbearbeads.com
The VERY talented, self-taught Melissa will be here teaching us how to make AMAZING Seed Bead Pens! We have some of her pens here at the shop and they are amazing AND very popular! Join us for this afternoon class and you will be glad you did! Stop in to the shop or give us a call to reserve your spot in this awesome class! This class is $25 plus materials.
5:30pm - 9:00pm
FINE SILVER FUSING AND CHAIN MAKING WITH BETSY, Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322,blackbearbeads.com/
Learn Fine Silver Fusing AND Chain Making with Betsy Moore-Galinsky, Instructor! By fusing (not soldering) pure silver rings, you'll create a pair of unique hoop earrings. Building on your new skill, you'll progress to the chain making stage to construct a simple and elegant bracelet. It is a lot easier than you think! You will need at least 5 feet of dead soft, 16 gauge fine silver, which you will purchase from Jamie...she'll have plenty on hand. She also has ear wires for the hoop earrings you'll be making. All of the tools you need will be provided. This class is $55.00 plus approximately $35.00 materials.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
11:30am - 7:00pm
MICROPOLIS ART GALLERY SPECIAL RECEPTION, 30 North Main Street, Gloversville, (518) 762-4893,micropolisgallery.org
Micropolis Cooperative Art Gallery will be celebrating both Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras with a special one-day event on Friday, February 10. On display will be a new selection of original artwork by co-op artists Linda Batchelor, Michele Drozd, Susy Easterly, Alexandra Higgins, Linda Hinkle, Michael Intrabartola, Nancy LaPorta, Pavlos Mayakis, Lynda Naske, Judy Olson, Ellen Rae Panero, and Judith Plotner. Find something special for your sweetheart, or treat yourself! Unique Valentine cards and Mardi Gras masks, along with fine handcrafted jewelry will be in the gallery and available for sale. Guest artist Stan Plotner will be in the gallery between 11:30am and 7pm to present his collection of one-of-a-kind silver jewelry. Stan's work has been exhibited nationally as well as in Japan, Australia, and Canada, and in museums including the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York City. To conclude the day a "Meet the Artists Reception" will be held between 5 and 7pm. The event is free and open to the public. Micropolis is located inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 North Main Street, Gloversville.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
FM'S PERRELLA GALLERY TO HOST NEW ART EXHIBITION: FULL CIRCLE-AN INSTALLATION BY ERIN KELLY, FMCC Perrella Gallery, 2805 State Highway 67, Johnstown, (518) 736-FMCC, fmcc.edu
The exhibit is a thematic installation of prints, video, sound, art books and objects exploring subconscious memories that have been triggered by childhood ephemera. Kelly, a Johnstown native, earned a Masters of Fine Arts from the State University of California at Chico and has been working with images from childhood memories in a wide variety of mediums for several years. Kelly has exhibited her work in California over the past several years and this is her first solo show on the east coast. The artists' reception will serve light refreshments. Free admission.
10:00pm - 2:00am
VIDEO KARAOKE @ LIMBO BAR & GRILL, 46 Forest Street, Gloversville, (518) 705-7144,
www.LimboBarAndGrill.com
Come and join us this Friday night (and every Friday night!) for Karaoke Night at Limbo Bar & Grill! We host the very best Karaoke Entertainers in all of Upstate New York, and we do it without ever charging our valued patrons a cover charge!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7:00am - 11:00am
PANCAKE PARTNERS BREAKFAST, Kennyetto Masonic Lodge, 2 Bridge Street , Broadalbin, (518) 762-7893 or 774-0426
Emily Clizbe is from Johnstown School District and Brenna VanNostrand is from Mayfield School District. The breakfast benefits Emily and Brenna's summer 2012 educational travel through People to People Student Ambassadors Program to the U.K. and Ireland. Breakfast is eat in or take out. For take outs please call 883-8448. Menu: Pancakes, syrup, sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, applesauce, orange juice, milk, tea and coffee (decaf or regular). Adults $7, children 6-12 $3.50 , Children under 6 Free Thank You for your support.
9:00am - 4:00pm SVAN WORKSHOP - HANDWEAVING HAPPINESS PLAN A PROJECT/WIND A WARP, Deerhaven Studio, 130 North Road , Northville, (518) 863-8647, www.svanarts.orgDo you need towels, placemats, a runner or scarf? In this workshop you will explore the many possibilities of project design including yarns, colors, weave structure and function of the finished piece. We will write the draft for threading; tie-up and treadling then wind the warp so you can dress your loom at a later date. Requirements: Some previous weaving experience: advanced beginner through intermediate skills. Bring your own warping frame: limited number available in studio. Cost: SVAN member $35. Non-member $40 (Includes yarn for your project)
Bring a lunch. Maximum 5 participants, to register visit our website.
9:00am - 4:30pmROMANCING THE SNOW, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com Bring your sweetie for a day on the trails to enjoy a perfect day of skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and ice-skating. Saturdays are Finn-tastic at Lapland Lake!Delight in Après ski relax at our Tuulen Tupa Grill and enjoy complimentary live music with Dan Lynaughfrom 3 - 5:30pm. Wine, beer, glogg (hot mulled wine), juice, soda, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and appetizers are available for purchase. If you like, linger longer for our Romantic Candlelit Saturday dinner special! The $15 adult and $10 child (through age 10) price includes salad, warm crusty bread & butter, dinner specials (menu varies each week), dessert and coffee. Finnish dinner specialties available as well (separate pricing). Reservations are advised and appreciated; dinner is served beginning at 5:00pm with a final seating at 7:00pm. Advance dinner reservations strongly recommended.10:00am - 3:00pm SVAN WORKSHOP - PUBLISHING WITH YOUR COMPUTER, 47 Military Rd - Edinburg Community Center, Edinburg, (518) 863-8636,www.svanarts.org
Publish with your Computer presented by Harry Wirtz - Words and Pictures, 518-863-8636 2 sessions: February 11 and 18 Edinburg Community Center. Cost: SVAN member $85. Non-member $90. Stop fighting with your computer and start making neat stuff! This participant driven, individualized beginner level workshop is for those communicating with text and images in print, Web, and presentations. Start with a simple one-page illustrated newsletter using Microsoft Word and Photoshop Elements, then see how more complex jobs are done with professional Adobe software. Printing, backing up your files, and using photographs are among topics to be discussed and demonstrated. Bring your Mac or Windows laptop with Microsoft Office plus Adobe software if you have it. You can buy lunch nearby or bring it. Maybe re-scheduled in the event of bad weather. 12:00pm - 3:00pm INTRODUCTION TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC), Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322,www.blackbearbeads.com
Here at the shop Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12pm, Jamie will be teaching this highly anticipated class! Intro to PMC : Learn the basics of working with PMC by making 2-3 pendants or charms of your choice. Your pieces will be fired and will be ready for pick up the following business day. Polishing and patina will also be discussed and demonstrated. Due to timing, you will need to polish your pieces at home. ($45 plus materials)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES,Theater at Fulton Montgomery Community College, 2805 State Highway 67, Johnstown, (518) 736-3622 ext 8961, vdayfm@gmail.com
Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased online: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2756690335 and also the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce or at Fulton Montgomery Community College. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers and college students produce annual benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex slavery. Beneficiaries for the 2012 performance are: Montgomery County Domestic Violence & Crime Victim Services AND The Family Counseling Center's Domestic Violence Program of Fulton County.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
5:30pm - 7:30pm
SVAN WINTER CONCERT -THE TEQUILLA MOCKINGBIRDS, Lapland Lake Nordic Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville, (518) 863-8047, www.svanarts.org
The Tequilla Mockingbirds, an acoustic guitar duo of Pete Pashoukos and George Fletcher play blues, jazz and a whole lot more! The Tequila Mockingbirds were voted the Capital Region's "Best Acoustic Duo" in the Metroland Magazine 2007 and 2008 Readers Poll, and "Best Jazz Musician or Group" in the Albany Times Union's 2008 "Best of the Capital Region" Reader's Poll.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call Barb at 863-8047. Concert admission $10 for members/ $12 for nonmembers. A light meal may be purchased starting at 4:00. The price for the meal is $10.50 including tax and tip. The choices are: Chili with Corn Bread, Minestrone Soup, Roll and Tossed Salad (Vegetarian), Lohi (Finnish Salmon Casserole) with Beet Salad, Dessert: Coffee or Tea. Reservations for the meal should be made separately by calling 863-4974
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
10:00am - 4:30pm
SOUP-ER SENIORS SKI/SNOWSHOE DAY, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Those 65+ are invited to enjoy a free cup of hot homemade soup at our Tuulen Tupa Grill. Discounted facility use fee of only $18 to those 65+ daily. Meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for x-c skiing and snowshoeing! Every non-holiday Thursday through March 15.
1:00pm - 3:00pm SEED BEAD PENS WITH MELISSA, Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322,www.blackbearbeads.com
The VERY talented, self-taught Melissa will be here teaching us how to make AMAZING Seed Bead Pens! We have some of her pens here at the shop and they are amazing AND very popular! Join us for this afternoon class; you will be glad you did! Stop in to the shop or give us a call to reserve your spot in this awesome class! This class is $25 plus materials and is from 1-3pm.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
BASIC OR ADVANCED HEMP WITH CASSANDRA, Black Bear Bead Company, 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518)762-2322, www.blackbearbeads.com Learn how to turn plain hemp chord and beads and pendants into beautiful, organic bracelets and necklaces. With simple knots and your own imagination, you can create one of a kind piece you will love to wear or give away. You will leave the class with your finished piece and the knowledge and confidence to make more at home. $20 for Basic $30 for Advanced |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
10:00pm - 2:00am
VIDEO KARAOKE @ LIMBO BAR GRILL, 46 Forest Street, Gloversville, (518) 705-7144,
Come and join us this Friday night (and every Friday night!) for Karaoke Night at Limbo Bar & Grill! We host the very best Karaoke Entertainers in all of Upstate New York, and we do it without ever charging our valued patrons a cover charge!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
9:00am - 4:30pm
FINN-TASTIC SATURDAYS, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Saturdays are Finn-tastic at Lapland Lake! Delight in a perfect day of skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and ice-skating. $10-$20 facility use. Après ski relax at our Tuulen Tupa Grill. Wine, beer, glogg (hot mulled wine), juice, soda, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and appetizers are available for purchase. If you like, linger longer for our Saturday dinner special! The $15 adult and $10 child (through age 10) price includes salad, warm crusty bread & butter, dinner specials (menu varies each week), dessert and coffee. Finnish dinner specialties are available as well (separate pricing). Reservations are advised and appreciated; dinner is served beginning at 5:00pm with a final seating at 7:00pm. Advance dinner reservations strongly recommended.
12:00pm - 2:00pm
LAPLAND LAKE VOLUNTEER SKI PATROL BENEFIT BBQ, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Lapland Lake Volunteer Ski Patrol Benefit BBQ! Noon-2pm 50-50 Raffle! Enter drawing for a choice of a Lapland Lake 2-night midweek stay for two OR two season pass memberships during the 2012-2013 winter season. Prize drawing will be held Sunday, March 25 (participants need not be present to win). $10-$20 facility use
10:00am - 5:00pm
7TH ANNUAL ADIRONDACK OUTDOORSMAN SHOW, Johnstown Moose Club; 109 South Comrie Avenue(Route 30A), Johnstown, (518) 725-5565, www.adkshow.com
Upstate New York's largest and longest running Outdoors Trade Show geared towards the tastes of Hunters, Fisherman and Outdoors Enthusiasts, with Exhibits containing items for sale pertaining to: hunting & fishing gear/supplies, guns, archery, trapping, boating, camping, hiking, snow shoeing, guides & charter services, taxidermy, snowmobiling, collectable knives, antique hunting & fishing gear, wildlife art & books and Adirondack Furniture. In addition, many featured guests, authors, outdoor writers and industry experts are scheduled to be on hand throughout the weekend giving seminars and discussing Outdoor & Hunting subjects with attendees. Door prizes of gear and equipment will be given away throughout the weekend.
$5 adults; $1 children
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
10:00am - 5:00pm
7TH ANNUAL ADIRONDACK OUTDOORSMAN SHOW, Johnstown Moose Club; 109 South Comrie Avenue(Route 30A), Johnstown, (518) 725-5565, www.adkshow.com
Upstate New York's largest and longest running Outdoors Trade Show geared towards the tastes of Hunters, Fisherman and Outdoors Enthusiasts, with Exhibits containing items for sale pertaining to: hunting & fishing gear/supplies, guns, archery, trapping, boating, camping, hiking, snow shoeing, guides & charter services, taxidermy, snowmobiling, collectable knives, antique hunting & fishing gear, wildlife art & books and Adirondack Furniture. In addition, many featured guests, authors, outdoor writers and industry experts are scheduled to be on hand throughout the weekend giving seminars and discussing Outdoor & Hunting subjects with attendees. Door prizes of gear and equipment will be given away throughout the weekend. $5 adults; $1 children
7:00am - 12:00pm
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - EPHRATAH ROD & GUN CLUB, 372 State Highway 67, Ephratah, (518) 725-3218, svanslyke2@nycap.rr.com
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Ephratah Rod & Gun Club. Items on the menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, chicken gravy & sausage gravy, applesauce, maple syrup (locally produced) Weather permitting - Ride your snowmachine to the breakfast. Mark your calendar - next pancake breakfast - March 18th. $6.00 Adults, $2.50 age 6 - 11, age 5 & under Free
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
8:00am - 3:00pm
SVAN WORKSHOP - BEAN POT BASKET, Basket Thyme Studio, Hope Valley Lodge, 163 Hope Falls Road, Hope, (518) 863-4145, www.svanarts.org The "Bean Pot," a 9X9" round basket with a wire handle, is the first of a three part winter series at Basket Thyme. The pattern is suitable for beginners and participants will learn the basic of basket weaving using oval, flat and round reed of different colors to create a basket for carrying small items. Bring a lunch. Min. 3/Max. 5 students, cost: SVAN member $35. Non-member $40. Supplies $15 |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
9:00am - 4:30pm
LAPLAND LAKE LOVES TEACHERS!, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Lapland Lake Loves Teachers! Buy one facility use pass; receive a second for half-price. At least one of the two individuals needs to be employed as an elementary or secondary school teacher to obtain discount. Please bring teaching ID. Half-price pass must be of equal or lesser value. Trails open daily this week 9am - 4:30pm. $5-$10
1:00pm - 3:00pm
SEED BEAD PENS WITH MELISSA, Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322, www.blackbearbeads.com
The VERY talented, self-taught Melissa will be here teaching us how to make AMAZING Seed Bead Pens! We have some of her pens here at the shop and they are amazing AND very popular! Join us for this afternoon class; you will be glad you did! Stop in to the shop or give us a call to reserve your spot in this awesome class! This class is $25 plus materials and is from 1-3pm.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC), Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322, www.blackbearbeads.com
Jamie will be teaching this highly anticipated class! Intro to PMC: Learn the basics of working with PMC by making 2-3 pendants or charms of your choice. Your pieces will be fired and will be ready for pick up the following business day. Polishing and patina will also be discussed and demonstrated. Due to timing, you will need to polish your pieces at home. ($45 plus materials)
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
9:00am 4:30pm
LAPLAND LAKE LOVES TEACHERS!, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Lapland Lake Loves Teachers! Buy one facility use pass; receive a second for half-price. At least one of the two individuals needs to be employed as an elementary or secondary school teacher to obtain discount. Please bring teaching ID. Half-price pass must be of equal or lesser value. Trails open daily this week 9am - 4:30pm. $5-$10
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
9:00am - 4:30pm
LAPLAND LAKE LOVES TEACHERS!, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville (Town of Benson), (518) 863-4974, www.laplandlake.com
Lapland Lake Loves Teachers! Buy one facility use pass; receive a second for half-price. At least one of the two individuals needs to be employed as an elementary or secondary school teacher to obtain discount. Please bring teaching ID. Half-price pass must be of equal or lesser value. Trails open daily this week 9am - 4:30pm. $5-$10
1:00pm - 3:00pm
SEED BEAD PENS WITH MELISSA, Black Bear Bead Co., 86 Briggs Street, Suite 2A, Johnstown, (518) 762-2322, www.blackbearbeads.com
The VERY talented, self-taught Melissa will be here teaching us how to make AMAZING Seed Bead Pens! We have some of her pens here at the shop and they are amazing AND very popular! Join us for this afternoon class; you will be glad you did! Stop in to the shop or give us a call to reserve your spot in this awesome class! This class is $25 plus materials and is from 1-3pm.
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Events must be tourism related and open to the public to be included in this correspondence. Questions? Call the Fulton County Tourism Department (518) 725-0641
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