When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
MABEE FARM CLASSES ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — Mabee Farm Historic Site, Route 5S, will offer the following two classes on Saturday . A class on making a corn husk doll will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Pam Bucci will teach participants how to make a traditional Iroquois corn husk doll. This class is open to parent/relative and child. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Each participant will leave with their very own corn husk doll. The cost is $25 per person. A class on spinning with a drop spindle will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor Pam Bucci will show participants how to create their own handspun yarn. Bring your own spindles or use Mabee Farm’s spindles. The cost is $30 per person. Call 887-5073 for an application and for more information.
MABEE FARM CLASSES ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site, Route 5S, will offer the following two classes. Beverly Cornelius will teach participants how to make a large size market basket, a New England tote (Penobscot style,) whose origins are Native American from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday . This version was designed by Diane Stanton of Massachusetts and has two swing straps for carrying. Made of reed with shaker tape for straps, the finished size will be approximately: 12-by-12-by-9 inches. Bring a bag lunch. The cost is $75 (includes materials). Registration is required. John Ackner will teach a “Beginning Blacksmithing Course,” from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25. Explore a variety of forging techniques and build your blacksmithing skills in this two-day class. Learn basic skills making nails, “S” hooks and learn how to care for a forge and the equipment. Class sizes are small to allow for more individualized instruction. The cost is $150 (includes materials). Call 887-5073 for more information and an application.
DRAPER REUNION ROTTERDAM — The Draper High School class of 1945 will hold its 65th year reunion on Friday, Sept. 24, at The Terrace at Waters Edge Banquet Facility. The class of 1945 invites the classes of 1943, 1944, 1946 and 1947 to share in the celebration of their 65th year reunion. For information contact Beryl Grant at 861-8520 or e-mail hgrant@nycap.rr.com.
FULL MOON MUSIC ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site, Route 5S, will hold the “Howling at the Moon,” concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday . This is the third in a series of four concerts to be held in the 1760 Mabee Farm Barn every full moon through August featuring local area singer songwriters. Three Quarter North will play bluegrass music and will feature singer songwriter Dan Johnson. Admission is free, donations will be accepted. For more information, call 887-5073
ARTISTS, CRAFTERS NEEDED ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — Artists and craftspeople are wanted for the 7th Annual Mabee Farm Arts & Crafts Festival to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Mabee Farm Historic Site on Route 5S. For more information and an application call 887-5073 or
CHURCH FESTA ROTTERDAM — Our Lady Queen of Peace (formerly Our Lady of the Assumption Church), 210 Princetown Road, will hold its Annual Festa 2010 from Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8. The festa will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Harmony will perform on Friday and Grand Central Station will take the stage on Saturday and Sunday. There will be traditional Italian foods. Fireworks display will be on Friday evening (rain date on Saturday). For further information, contact the parish offi ce at 346-4926.
NEXT-TO-NEW SALE ROTTERDAM — The Ladies Auxiliary of Hilderbrand-Davis VFW Post 1895, 609 Draper Avenue, will sponsor a “Next-to-New Sale,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Sale items will include electronics, furniture, clothing, books, curtains, blankets and more. For more information, call Geraldine at 356-5285 or the Post at 382-1669.
EARLY TECHNOLOGIES ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site and the Native American Institute of the Hudson River Valley will cosponsor “Early Technologies Day,” an educational and fun event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mabee Farm. Learn about birds of prey, fi re starting, cordage and deer sinew, brain tanned leather working, quill work, blacksmithing, basket making, and more. Highlights of the day will include a hands-on fl int-knapping workshop and atlatl throwing with Barry Keegan. Bring your native artifacts for identification by Fred Stevens from the Iroquois Museum. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Mabee Farm Historic Site at 887-5073.
HISTORY FAIR ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The annual history fair, “From War to Peace: Western Expansion in New York,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, Route 5S. The event will include speakers from museums and historical societies. An antique expert will be available for $5 per item which will go to the Mabee Farm. For more information, call 887-5073, visit http://www.mabeefarm.org or e-mail mabeefarm@gmail.com.
CHICKEN ON THE MENU ROTTERDAM — Hilderbrand-Davis VFW Post 1895, 609 Draper Ave., will hold a chicken bake from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The menu will include half a chicken, salad, baked potato, corn on the cob, roll, dessert. The cost is $10 for adults, $3.50 for children 5 and under.
PUMPKIN PARTY SCHENECTADY — Rotterdam Square, 93 W. Campbell Road, will host its fourth annual Pumpkin Party from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Food Court. Children under the age of 12 are invited to the free event. They will choose a pumpkin to paint and decorate, Halloween crafts, face painting, treats and more. Kids can also show off their Halloween costumes. The 99 Restaurant will have a bake sale with all proceeds going to the Rotterdam Boys & Girls Club.
MOHONASEN FALL PLAY SCHENECTADY — The Mohonasen High School theatre group Mohon Masque will present its fall play “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Mohonasen High School Theater. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students K-12 and senior citizens.
PANCAKES AND PIES ROTTERDAM — The Trinity Reformed Church, 705 Curry Road, will host a pancake breakfast and pie sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The all-you-can-eat menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. The cost of breakfast is $5 and pies cost $8 each.
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