“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs” - 10 May 2024

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

The weather has been warm enough to want to plant seedlings in the garden but we should all know better by now!

After a wet weekend expected, next week is forecasted to be cloudy but lows are expected to creep into the 40s again with a relief from the chill late next week.

Keep in mind the Farmers Almanac and long range weather for our area predicts a total precipitation of 4.5 inches for the rest of May, which would actually put us at 1 inch over the average. In addition, the average temperature is predicted at 61 for the rest of May, which would actually put us a whole 4 degrees above average.

Lots of things are going on around town again so make sure to use this column and section as your go to guide! If you have special events, sales or even a change of business hours, please reach out!

Dairyland on Route 20 is scheduled to reopen for the season on Friday, May 10th! Look out for the schedule of events soon! Follow them on Facebook for updates! Mention the ‘Sharon Things’ column on Opening Day and get a discount on a soft serve cone! 

Parsons Vegetable Farm has all your gardening and spring needs! They have mulch and lots of different plants and flowers available. Don’t want to seed start this year? Get your seedlings from them! Located on Route 20 across from the Walmart DC. 

Happy Birthday to Sonia Varin and Laura Jackson. Wish them a BIG Happy Birthday if you see them around town!  

The American Legion Post 1269 of Sharon Springs is looking for new members! If you are interested in becoming an American Legion member, volunteering, or even donating to the many wonderful causes the Legion supports, please contact Commander Paul Todd at (518) 649-0024 for more information.

Sharon Springs Free Library News: 

Book Discussion is reading Circling the Sun by Paula McLain. Follow a remarkable young woman named Beryl Markham, whose adventurous spirit and determination defy convention in colonial Kenya. Anyone who would like to join can check out a copy of this book in either regular print, large print, or as an audiobook. Discussion on this book will take place here at the library on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! 

Children's Book Week is happening May 6th- 12th. To celebrate, there are bookmarks that children can take to color located at the desk.  

The Sharon Springs After School Program (ASP) came for a field trip today (Wednesday 5/8). Over 30 students K-5 attended the field trip and were able to explore their library. They helped make shelf markers for the kids' area, worked on the community puzzle, colored their own stickers to take home, and of course, looked at all the books we have! Each student went home with an informational flyer about the library and what is available here. 

Continue to celebrate Children's Book Week with Storytime every Thursday with Youth Librarian, JoAnn, at 10 AM. Come and enjoy the fun! 

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.

The Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.

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.

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!