Sharon Things for August 21, 2026

SHARON SPRINGS - More chilly evenings and comfortable days make for a nice August overall. Highs will remain in the upper 70s with nighttime lows in the 50s. Looks like some rain over the weekend. Expect more partly cloudy into next week!

The Sharon Springs Harvest Festival is fast approaching on September 19th & 20th! What a wonderful way to welcome Fall, support local, and enjoy a fun weekend in The Village! Check the Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce website for the full schedule of events, live music, vendors, and more!

The Folk Fest for Food is coming up this August! For three Thursday evenings in Cherry Valley there will be a celebration to raise money for The Daily Bread Food Pantry! Check it out this week, August 13th, 20th, & 27th.

The Sharon Springs Pool is now open to the public 7 days a week from 1-5 PM with Family Swim on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5-7 PM.

The Outstanding Snack Shack located at Parsons Farm is now open! They are available with donuts, sandwiches and more Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11-5 PM through the Fall. 

You can now find locally made nutritious & delicious Otsego Market Sourdough Pizza Dough at: Sunnycrest Markets, Blue Star Farm, Broadwell Dairy & Orchard, Kelley Farm & Garden, Cooperstown Natural Foods, the new JulieB’s Coffee + Bites in Esperance and more! Made right in Sharon Springs, they are now in 25 locations all over the state, from Albany to Syracuse! Visit otsegomarket.com for more info!

Remember your Sharon column is a great place to find out all about your local events, news, birthdays, and more!

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, August 20th. The Village Mayor is Paul Novko and your hard working 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.

The Town of Sharon holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each Month at 6:00 PM (updated from previous 6:30 PM) located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, Sept. 2nd. 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.

New Sharon Springs Free Library News: Storytime with Mrs. Fralick continues every Thursday at 10:00 AM. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. As always, thank you for supporting the Sharon Springs Free Library. Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., closed Sunday. Contact: 518-284-3126, 129 Main St, PO Box 268, Sharon Springs, NY 13459

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.

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

Area residents are invited to enjoy good company, a noontime meal year round and a fun activity/special presentation after lunch (except holidays) at Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Senior Congregate Meal Site located at the firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz. of 1% milk is served with each meal. Reserve a meal by calling the OFA Office at 518-295-2001 before 2 pm the day before you want to go. The suggested voluntary 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 share an outstanding resident or story, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!