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Non-commercial events only. Readers who wish to list an event in What’s Happening should e-mail information to crier@csdsl.net, mail to The Town Crier, 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown, NY, 13326, or fax to 547-1109 at least 10 days before the event. More information may be obtained by calling 547-9493.
Thursday, August 19
CONCERT: Folk Fest for Food, free concerts, will be held in downtown Cherry Valley from 7-9 p.m. in the NBT parking lot. Food bank donations will be accepted. Mary Doherty will be the feature guest. For more information, call 435-6438.
Saturday, August 21
MUSIC: Woodstock’s sensitive singer/songwriter Eric Erickson will be playing at The Smithy this weekend as part of their on-going Saturday Concert Series. Erickson brought a new audience to American folk music as cohost of the long-running “Jus’ Folks” program. His new album is available on timed-release. Visit www.ericerickson. com for details. Themed Dinner & Desserts from Danny’s Market round out the evening. There will be free drink with $10 admission. Doors will open at 6:45 P.M. The gallery is located at 55 Pioneer St., in Cooperstown. Visit www.smithypioneer.org or e-mail smithypioneer@gmail. com for more information.
BREAKFAST: Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Cooperstown/ Westville Airport on Route 166 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be all you can eat pancakes, eggs, real maple syrup, sausage and beverages. The cost is $6.75 for adults and $4.24 for children under the age of 12.
MARKET: Cooperstown Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 30 vendors. Located in Pioneer Alley off 101 Main St, Cooperstown. 547-6195.
Sunday, August 22
CONCERT: A Choral Music Concert, under the direction of Tim Iversen, will be performed by the choir of the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown at 7 p.m. It will feature traditional and contemporary choral music ranging from camp songs and hymns to rockin’ gospel music. Donations for the Cooperstown Food Bank will be collected, and a social hour with refreshments will follow the concert. The church has easy elevator access, and visitors are welcome. Call 547- 9371 for more information.
READING: The Catskill Poetry Theatre will be performing Susan Melchior’s call-and-response poetry play ``Crumbs From Under Love’s Table’’ at 2 p.m. at The Smithy.Refreshments served. Donations accepted. 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Visit smithypioneer. org for info.
BOOK TALK: The Springfield Historic Society and Springfield Library will host a talk on the book, ``Ladies of Hyde Hall” by Ann Logan and Karen L. Nelson on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Springfield Library.
EVENT: The fourth annual Ellis’ Cruise-In, in memory of Ellis Harrington, sponsored by the Rozella family and the Harrington family, will be held at 12:30 p.m.The benefit will be held at the Hartwick Highland’s Campground located at 131 Burke Hill Road in Milford. Four People’s Choice trophies and two family sponsored trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Organizers ask that people bring a dish to pass. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda will be provided. There will be ‘50s and ‘60s music by Jeff Harrington and free driver raffle prizes. The event will take place rain or shine.
EVENT: Antique appraisals by Robert and Margaret Becker, Becker & Becker Antiques, Richfield Springs. Verbal appraisals of your heirlooms and treasures. Suggested donation $3 per item, limit is three items. Pre-register for more items. 1-4 p.m. at Old Middlefield Schoolhouse, Co. Hwy. 35 off St. Hwy. 166, six miles east of Cooperstown.
Tuesday, August 24
MARKET: Cooperstown Farmers Market open 3 to 6 p.m. Full selection of produce, meats, cheeses, crafts. Pioneer Alley behind Key Bank. For Information Call 607-547-6195.
Wednesday, August 25 MEETING: The monthly meeting of the Fly Creek Area Historical Society will at the former Grange Hall in Fly Creek. There will be an election of officers at 7 p.m. This will be preceded at 6 p.m. with a covered dish supper, during which there will be musical entertainment.
Thursday, August 26
CONCERT: Folk Fest for Food, free concerts, will be held in downtown Cherry Valley from 7-9 p.m. in the NBT parking lot. Food bank donations will be accepted. Sue Bladik and friends, Cosby Gibson, Mary Ann Oestman and Mike Feulner will be the feature guests. For more information, call 435-6438.
FAMILY EVENT: Music on the Library Lawn AT 7 p.m. Michael Toulson, local teacher, parent, and singer will play a family-friendly program of music including folk rock favorites and songs from kids’ movies such as ``Toy Story,’’ ``Shrek,’’ and ``Curious George.’’
Saturday, August 28
MARKET: Cooperstown Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 30 vendors. Located in Pioneer Alley off 101 Main St, Cooperstown. (607)547-6195.
