Around the Neighborhood - Seward - 19 February 2026

February has shown us some warm days. The dogs enjoyed running around in the sun on our homestead.  Hardy, our puppy, got the zoomies running and kicking up the snow. The days are getting a little longer as Spring approaches.  

With the warmer weather brings the loss of the snowmobile trails. That being  said,  a vehicle was stuck on the trail, at the Old Bates farm. It is no longer there. My house has been riding the trails. Sunday Dalton and Jeremy rode to Lombardos to have their pizza and head back home. Jeremy did not make it, his sled died at a friend's house, Thank You Tony, for driving him home. The next day Dalton went to ride and the sled died right before our home. This bad energy needs to leave lol.

Looking for end of week activities to do with kids? Middleburg Lanes is running a special $2.50 a game, free shoes for school kids, 12"pizza $5. Their hours of open bowl will be Thursday 3:00-5:00 and Friday Noon to 5:00. The Cobleskill Community Library is hosting a Steam event at 11:00 geared toward homeschooling kids, but all are welcome. Open Skate at Interskate 88 Thursday, Friday 12:00-4:00. This Saturday is the second winter fest, free to attend at the Bison Farm located at 194 Engleville Road Sharon Springs  12:00-4:00.

We have been brainstorming as a committee and a community.  The Seward Farmers Market would like to come back in the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2026. I had some amazing grants sent to me. I was able to sit down with Rose Chase and Meg Parsons to explore avenues and options. Thank you both for your time, effort and education.  I am relaying the information back to our committee. If you would be interested in helping better this market, please feel free to reach out to me.

Business Spotlight for this week is owned and operated by Marie Schaefer. Many of you may remember  this amazing lady from Canine Cosmatition. Marie has retired and is doing what she loves, crafts! She told me that she has always done crafts, made wreaths for her own personal use and as gifts for family and friends. She has been attending craft show events for about 10 years. Her "hobby" has become an enjoyable sideline business. She make seasonal wreaths, wall hangings, center pieces , she makes table runners, placemats . Grandma's Garden can help you with a special gift!

As I close this week, I would just like to remind you to not get through the winter, but try to enjoy it. Winter brings slow time for many, not all. I know in my house it uis when we can be with Jeremy more. His job pulls him away so much in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. As much as I am a summer person. I am thankful for winter. We can slow down as a family and be together. See you next week!