Quilt Show to Benefit Library October 10-12th

A Quilt Show by the Schoharie County Piecemakers Quilt Guild will benefit the Middleburgh Library this weekend. The event, slated for 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 12-3pm on Sunday will be held at the Library and Best House. Entry is $5 at both locations. Donations are appreciated.

2nd Annual Heritage Day Set for June 14th

Tomorrow, Middleburgh will celebrate its second annual Heritage Day, sponsored by the Village of Middleburgh and the Middlebrugh Area Business Association.

Among the events will be:

• Exhibits at the businesses
• MCS Rountable Pulled Pork fundraiser starting at noon
• Technopalooza on the school lawn
• MABA scavenger hunt
• Sloughter 5k Run
• Baker Avenue Creekside Park pavilion mural unveiling at noon
• Fish Tales and Fur pet store grand opening at 1pm

Artisan's Galley Hosting Wine Tasting February 8th

On February 8, 2014 The Artisans' Gallery at 322 Main Street in Middleburgh will host a Wine Tasting of Hummingbird Hills locally produced wines. Come from noon to 4pm and enjoy and be able to purchase lovely Valentine's gifts for the special guys and girls in your life from our fine selection of locally produced art and fine crafts!

Middleburgh Hosts Countywide Dinner

The Village of Middleburgh again hosted a dinner of village officials from around the County. The dinner, held at MJ's Cafe on Main Street was excellent and attended by approximately 15 people. Middleburgh Highway Superintendent Dale Nunamann discussed local highway consolidation.

Successful Arts and Crafts Celebration

The Middleburgh Rotary held another successful Arts and Crafts Festival over the last weekend. The July 27th event attracted hundreds of visitors to the High School lawn and down Main Street. The event featured dozens of antiques dealers, the Flying Song Garden, and booths from the businesses. Trustee Bill Morton was selling brick pavers for his Timothy Murphy Park project. The Best House ran a popular watermelon eating contest.

Scenes from Middleburgh Pride Day

Scenes from the July 6th community celebration.

Announcing Middleburgh Pride Day July 6th

The Village of Middleburgh and Middleburgh Area Business Association is proud to present the first Middleburgh Pride Day on Saturday, July 6th starting at 11am. The event will showcase projects of the Village, Library, businesses, and other community organizations. All are welcome to take part in the celebration and we hope to see you there. Anyone interested in opening a booth please email me at avitmw@gmail.com. This schedule is subject to change (and expansion).

Current Itinerary:

11am - 1pm: Opening of Middleburgh's new or revamped park projects. Maps will be distributed showcasing the different projects. Visitors may come on the longer tour group or individually. The first stop will be the new community pavilion on Baker Avenue at 11am. We will hear from Trustee Morton and tour the Creekside Park. Stops include the Community Garden, the Pavilion, and the wildflower exhibit.

The next stop will be the two murals on Daniel Ross's law office on Main Street at 11:30. We will hear from artist Patti Brancoforte on the deer mural.

At 12:00 pm we will tour the new Timothy Murphy park across the bridge. Exhibits include the visitor's kiosk, new dog park, and Rotary and Knights of Columbus Pavilion rebuilt after the flood.

At 12:30 visitors will head to the Village Memorial Park near the Elementary School where Eagle Scout candidate Anthony Diecidue repaired the veteran's fountain.

Starting at noon the Library will hold an exhibit on Timothy Murphy and may host a presentation from the Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail.

Along Main Street other attractions are planned. Four Star Realty will be hosting an children's events and will have its grand re-opening at 3pm. The businesses are planning their own open houses similar to Miracle on Main Street. There will be a Kymar Wine tasting at Value Village Liquors on Railroad Avenue. The Best House will be open to visitors.

The MCS Booster Club will be offering refreshments during the event and the Business Association will have a booth at NBT Bank and will be holding a scavenger hunt and 50/50. They will also be selling t-shirts. The Democratic Party will be holding a barbecue next to Stewart's. Middleburgh Lanes will offer $1 games from 11-2pm. Pasta and Grill will be holding specials all day.

Starting at 1pm will be various band acts, mostly consisting of folk music. Thanks to Pat Costello and Tom Gruning for helping set up the acts. These will last until 7 or 8pm.

- Cosby Gibson of the Flying Song Garden (http://www.theflyingsonggarden.org/). The Song Garden performed at last year's Arts and Crafts Festival.

- Palatypus: This is a folk group made up of Matt Durfee and Mike Poulopoulos. Matt is from Middleburgh originally and now resides in Albany. A songwriter for many years, Durfee's unique voice and intricate finger picking weave elements of country, folk, rock, and pop into a style all his own. He has performed regionally throughout the Northeast, both as a solo performer and as a member of the acoustic folk duo Palatypus; his full length album "Little World" is currently in production, and expected to be released within the year...http://www.facebook.com/l/AAQEKndRyAQHCs8Jdcn8YbF7oHx_UcOy1_PYrBdG47zPvtw/www.myspace.com/matt

- The Blackwell Sinners: This is a Family band who plays mostly Folk and is headed up by Courtney Blackwell and her husband. Singer/Songwriter, Courtney Blackwell, provides a soothing blend of balmy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. You can often find her in the local coffeehouse and folk circles. She also plays with her family band, the Blackwell Sinners.

- Sawyer Fredericks: Sawyer is a 14 year old singer and prolific songwriter, who learned his first guitar chords in the fall of 2010. Since then, he has written over 2 dozen complete songs, and countless “doodles,” as he calls them. He has a growing group of fans locally and online in the US, the UK, and Europe, with two of his original songs, “Not My Girl” and “Might Be Brighter,” reaching No. 1 and No. 2 on an independent Top 20 chart in England. Videos of his performances can be found on YouTube and on his musician Facebook page. He recently recorded (and copyrighted!) his first demo CD with six of his original songs. Copies will be made available at all performances this year.

- Black Mountain Symphony: Black Mountain Symphony showcases an eclectic range of influences, blended together to create their own special sound. From baroque classical violin and haunting folk-tinged ballads to punk-rock drums and hard-hitting dance numbers, the five-piece band sprinkles their live sets with hints of everything from classical music to bits of Motown, blues and jazz.http://www.facebook.com/l/sAQFx9odRAQHQrSko6JFhzI9AOFb9aEUZ4lcMFdECDqjUug/www.myspace.com/blackmountainsymphonywww.facebook.com/BlackMountainSymphony 

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Quilt Barn Trail Opening May 19th

The Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail will be opening its exhibits this Sunday, May 19th. The Facebook group is here. Below is a notice from the site:

Middleburgh is hosting the visitors kiosk with two squares in the up and coming Timothy Murphy Park.

Roy Zimmermann to Play May 1st at Library

From singer/songwriter Roy Zimmermann:

I wanted to let you know about my upcoming show in Middleburgh, presented by Sonny Ochs. So you can see what I'm up to, here’s a link to “Vote Republican,” one of my many YouTube offerings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ege_RBhh37A. Here’s “Hope, Struggle and Change” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je6y2kFoPs8. Here are the details. Thanks for taking a look and a listen, Roy Wednesday, May 1 - 7 pm Wake Up Call Middleburgh Public Library 323 Main Street Middleburgh, NY.

 $10 ROY ZIMMERMAN: WAKE UP CALL Roy Zimmerman is an endangered species - a satirical songwriter. Yes, funny songs are everywhere, but Zimmerman’s hilarious, rhyme-intensive original songs are also incisive calls to action, smart, savvy and undeniable. “He simultaneously inspires me and makes me laugh my ass off,” says comedian/author Paul Krassner.

Grace Race on April 20th

5^th Annual

GRACE RACE

4.5 Mile Road Race/Walk

Saturday, April 20^th  -  Race begins at 10:00 AM

Twin Oaks Campground, Ecker Hollow Rd. entrance

to Fields of Grace’s site 3673 St. Rt. 145, E. Cobleskill, NY

Trophies & Medals

for Male & Female Age Groups & Overall Winners

Early Registration rate by mail by April 13^th

Registration day of Race: 8-9:30 AM       

Registration includes:  Race t-shirt and Picnic lunch!

Download registration form here!

(A number of youth sponsorships are available.)

Like us on Facebook!! www.facebook.com/fieldsofgraceoutreach

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Neighbors Eating Together Dinner at the Dutch Reformed Church

The next Neighbors Eating Together dinner will be on Thursday, March 21 at the Dutch Reformed Church starting at 5:30. All are invited.

SALT's Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Coming this month from SALT: It is for the entire county and will be held at the Days Inn and Suites Schoharie, 160 Holiday Way, Schoharie, NY 12157. To RSVP for the dinner, to donate, or to volunteer, please call the Office for the Aging at 295-2001, Monday - Friday 8 am - 5pm. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, November 21, in preparation of the meal on Thursday. The meal is the 25th Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner

When: Nov. 22, 2012—1:00 PM
Where: Days Inn, Schoharie, NY
(Former Holiday Inn Express)

Storm Aid's Next Event

The flood recovery group Storm Aid is holding its next event soon. It will be the Fabulous Fifties .Saturday, November 17th 5:00—9:00p.m at the Scotia Diner 114 Mohawk Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 (518) 372-9776 The Area’s Only 50’s Retro Diner! Admission: $15 Donation (Includes 50’s Style meal) Thank you for your support!

Middleburgh Celebrates 300 Years

Middleburgh's 300th celebration from August 4-6 was a success, garnering hundreds of onlookers and many exhibits for visitors. Some photos from the weekend. (Photo credit Sheila Donegan)

Storm Aid helped raise money for flood victims

On former Mayor Wilkens' lawn

The beard competition

Civil War band

Main Street

Assemblyman Lopez's speech

Village Board

Successful Arts and Crafts Festival

Middleburgh had another successful Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, July 28th. Dozens of crafters, charities, and vendors were represented at the well-trafficked event. Below are some pictures shared with us from the Flying Song Garden:

All eyes are on the 300th Anniversary celebration this weekend, August 3, 4, and 5.

Middleburgh Summer Band Concerts

On the MCS High School Lawn from 8-9pm.

Friday July 20- Ice cream social at the Lutheran Church
Friday July 27- Ice cream social at the Reformed Church
Friday August 3- Ice cream social at the Methodist Church

Rehearsals are held in the MCS High School from 6:30-8:30pm the Thursday night before the concert. Members needed-- grab and instrument and join us!

Middleburgh 300th Anniversary Schedule

Friday, August 3rd:

- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 10am to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Best House Tours
- Ice Cream Social- 7pm at High School Lawn
- Band Concert
- Restaurant Week

Saturday, August 4th:

- Architectural walk of River Street- 9am
- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 10am to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Stamp Cancellation- 9am to 12pm at Middleburgh Library
- Parade- 11am
- Awarding of Prizes- Brothers of the Brush and parade winners
- Musical concerts on MCS front lawn
- Old Thyme Baseball Game
- Old Timers Softball Game (Middleburgh vs. Schoharie)
- Youth Activities 1pm to 4pm
- Schoharie Valley Concert Band Concert- Front lawn of MCS
- Fireworks- 9:30 MCS high school athletic field

Sunday, August 5th:

- Ecumenical church service- 11am at front lawn of high school
- Community picnic following service
- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 1pm to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Cemetery tours
- Memorial service at cemetery

Saturday, August 11th:

- Vroman's Nose hike

Timothy Murphy Playhouse Summer 2012 Schedule

The Timothy Murphy Playhouse is putting on the following productions this summer:

Aladdin Jr., a children's musical:

July 28 7pm
July 29 2pm and 7pm

Kiss Me, Kate, Community musical production:

August 10 7pm
August 11 7pm
August 12 2pm

All shows are at the Middleburgh High School.

Historical Society Meeting 4/24

The Middleburgh Historical Society is holding a meeting on Tuesday, April 24th. This meeting is also the association's annual meeting. It will take place at 7pm at the Town Hall.

Please attend, we will review the year’s activities, discuss new ideas, and discuss
ways of increasing our membership and ideas on how to preserve our community’s
history.
Annual dues should be mailed to Diane France, Treasurer, Middleburgh Historical
Society, P O Box 308, Middleburgh, NY 12122 or bring check to the meeting.
Individual $10.00 – Family $15.00—Lifetime $150.00

300th Anniversary Race Set

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Middleburgh, the community will hold a race in May. Organized by Rachael Hamm the race is hoping for 200 participants on May 19th.

UPDATE: The second race will be held August 11th.