“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs” - 12 April 2026

Hey Neighbors!

What a chilly last week we had! There was snow on the ground for a short period, with that Lake Effect Snow that came through early in the week, what a shock to the system after those warm and sunny days! This next week look out for variable high temps from 70s to 50s with rain over the weekend and into next week. It’ll be overcast and rainy with sunny days on the horizon. As gardening season fast approaches, start your early seedlings!

Check out 25 Main Collective in Cherry Valley for “Enlightenment”, now on view through April 26th. The gallery is open 11-5 Wednesday through Sunday with a special artist talk scheduled for 4/26 at 5 PM. Artists will be present with their work: Anne Carnevale, Pamela Noonan, Megan Irving, Molly Welch Whyte, Enrique Bayron Perez, Paul Northrup, and Jackalope Heelein with clay lamps and switch covers. Check out social media for more info!

Kayla S. Black Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at SSCS is scheduled for April 11th at 2 PM hosted by KNK Landscaping with lots of community support and volunteers. This will be the 4th annual for this wonderful event. Check the KNK Facebook Page for those updates.

Get ready for Spring Awakening for the Shops on Main Street in Sharon Springs! With shopping and activities on April 18th from 10-5 PM, it’s a great way to get back into the swing of things! Hosted by the Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce, visit Facebook 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, April 16th. 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. Don’t forget, 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, May 6th. 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 from Director Emily Bond: The Sharon Springs Free Library is excited to share some wonderful news with the community this month. On Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the library will host its much-anticipated Great Book Giveaway. This popular event invites readers of all ages to browse a wide selection of books, music, or movies, and take home some new favorites. It’s a perfect opportunity to refresh your personal library, discover new authors, and encourage a love of reading throughout the community. Adding to the excitement, a special guest will be in attendance during the event. While details remain a surprise, visitors might notice a small, but friendly presence with a fluffy tail and a love for stories—sure to delight guests of all ages. This special guest will also be the star of the library’s new monthly event, Pages for Daisy, kicking off on Saturday, April 18th. The program will give young patrons a chance to practice reading aloud in a relaxed, supportive environment—helping build confidence and a lifelong love of books. In addition, the library currently features a special display of books in honor of Encourage a Young Writer Day, offering inspiration and resources for aspiring authors to explore their creativity. The display features books for young authors, about young authors, or written by young authors. The Sharon Springs Free Library welcomes everyone to stop by, explore, and celebrate the joy of books together. Thank you, Emily Bond. Regular hours are; Monday and Thursday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1-6 pm, and Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Storytime is on Thursdays from 10-11am and features themed stories, arts and crafts, and snacks.

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

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 (838) 202-1080 (updated phone #) before 2 pm 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 share an outstanding resident or story, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!