Fiddler’s Kitchen season kickoff

Old Tyme Fiddlers

The New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association will celebrate the launch of construction of its new Fiddler’s Kitchen at its annual Season Kickoff Party on Sunday, May 28. Festivities begin with a dish-to-pass luncheon at 12:30 p.m., followed by the ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. and a fiddle jam until 5 p.m., all at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum, 1121 Comins Road, Osceola.

The association began raising funds a few years ago to replace the current 34-year-old converted camper/food concession truck and has raised enough to pour the foundation and buy materials to begin construction. A variety of fundraisers are planned while the association awaits results of grant applications.

All facilities are handicapped accessible and the pavilion is enclosable in the event of bad weather. Folding chairs are provided.

For the complete schedule of upcoming events, visit www. nysotfa.com.

Closings

With the Monday holiday most places are closed, including schools, libraries, village and town offices, county offices, Madison County Office for the Aging, the post office and other sites. If in doubt, call ahead.

Eaton Day

The Hamlet of Eaton will hold its 22nd Eaton Day on Monday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Old Auction Barn next to the post office on Route 26.

Eaton Day started in 1995 to celebrate the history of a community and town that formed out of the Revolutionary War as soldiers settled here to start a new life.

The day will feature a pie and bake sale, gift sale, book sale, raffle baskets, hot dogs and soda. The Old Town of History Museum will be open for tours from 1-3 p.m. Books and T-shirts with local history themes will be available.

The event is hosted by Friends of the Old Town of Eaton Museum. Proceeds will benefit the Old Town of Eaton Museum.

For more information, email backstreetmary@yahoo.com, call (315) 684-8032 and leave a message, or visit the Old Town of Eaton Museum Facebook page for updates.

Memorial Day ceremony

The public is invited to join the Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 4069 Howlett Hill Road in Syracuse. The county and other of- ficials at the ceremony will honor our local war veterans. Parking and seating are limited, so please plan to arrive early.

Memorial Day observance

The Commander of the Cazenovia American Legion Post 88, Richard Benner, has called the community to come to Memorial Park on Albany Street on Monday, May 29 to participate in the observance of Memorial Day. The Legion Color Guard will step off the parade from the corner of Emory Avenue and Forman Street in front of the high school at 10:30 a.m. rain or shine. Due to the solemn nature of Memorial Day, the Legion asks that there be no commercial or political activity in the parade and no candy throwing.

The ceremonies will be held at Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be retired Navy Commander Owen Corpin of Peterboro. Corpin graduated from Morrisville-Eaton Central School District with such grades that permitted him to receive a full scholarship to Cornell University and the U.S. Naval Academy. He chose the latter and entered the Naval Academy in 1970. He was also Trident Scholar at the academy, which resulted in a master level research project. He retired as a Naval Commander after 24 years of service.

Following the memorial services all parade participants are invited to the Cazenovia Fire House for a light lunch.

Trash pickup schedule

Because of the Memorial Day Holiday, the refuse and trash in the Village of Canastota will be delayed one day. For those who place their garbage at the curb on Sunday nights for collection Monday morning, they should place their containers at the curb on Monday night for Tuesday pickup.

Those who normally place their containers at the curb on Monday night should delay a day and place it at the curb Tuesday night for pickup on Wednesday morning.

Hamilton Library

On Tuesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. there will be Story Time Gardening. If it is not raining, we will have a brief story time inside as usual, then story time families will be invited to help plant seeds outside in our butterfly garden. Please plan ahead and dress accordingly if you would like to participate. Children will need parental supervision during our gardening activities.

Do you enjoy gardening? Are you presently without a space to garden or just looking for some meaningful community service? We have taken great care in planning and investing in new professional landscaping for the library and know how very important routine general maintenance is in keeping up this appearance. We are presently looking for a community volunteer to help us with this. If you enjoy gardening and would like to share a bit of your time and talents with the library, please contact Board President Susan Beattie at (315) 824- 0209.

The library will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Oz-Stravaganza

Held in the Village of Chittenango, this is the largest and longest running “Wizard of Oz” themed festival in the nation. Stage shows hosted by Emmy Award winner, Oz historian John Fricke will be Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3.

Meet special guests and see some surprises along the way.

For more information, visit oz-stravaganza.com or call (315) 333-2286.

Outdoor Antique Weekend

The Outdoor Antique Weekend on Route 20, Bouckville, running 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2- 4, draws more than 150 quality dealers from the northeast.

For information, visit www.madison-bouckville.com.

Rabies vaccination clinic

The Madison County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 3 at the Wampsville Highway Department, 139 N. Court St. from 9 a.m. to noon. All pets must be at least 3 months of age and pets receiving their first rabies shot must get a booster within one year. All pets must be properly restrained on a leash or in a pet carrier. Vaccinations are available free of charge to Madison County residents. A $5 donation per pet is requested to defray clinic costs. For information, call (315) 366-2526 or visit www.healthymadisoncounty.org.

CNYSPCA Clam Jam

One of the best things about summer is clambakes. And if you pair a clambake with a great cause, you get the 2017 Clam Jam that will take place from 1-5 p.m. at the Spinning Wheel, 7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse on June 4. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Children ages 5-9 are $23 each and ages 4 and younger are free.

Along with the clambake with dozens of sides, free draft beer, soda, live music, a photo booth, horseshoes, raffles and adoptable dogs, there will also be (weather permitting) helicopter rides at a cost of $25 each.

Event founder and organizer, Krista Galster, started the Clam Jam three years ago as a way to share her love of animals and give back to the community.

In the first year, 330 people attended. Last year 550 participated and this year Galster hopes to surpass that number. To date, the event has raised more than $13,000 for the CNYSPCA. The shelter receives a portion of each ticket sold as well as the proceeds from the raffles. Buy tickets at the CNYSPCA, at the Spinning Wheel and online at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call Galster at (315) 460- 0429 or email her at kgalster3021@gmail.com.

Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library

Kids can enter to win two passes to Enchanted Forest from the Sherrill-Kenwood Library by reading a book and writing a book report. You can enter more than once. The more you read the better your chances. Drawing will be held July 1.

Coming in July on Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m., come play croquet in our backyard. All ages are welcome to play.

Cottage Lawn Farmers Market

The Madison County Historical Society’s Third Annual Cottage Lawn Farmers Market opened on May 16 and continues through Sept. 5 every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at Cottage Lawn, 435 Main St., Oneida.

The market will feature fresh local seasonal produce, cheese, dog treats, herbs, honey, maple products and much more! There will also be themed weeks focusing on families, nutrition, recreation and summer concerts.

Come and visit — your taste buds will thank you. Note: the market will not be open Tuesday, July 4. For more information, visit mchsfarmersmarket.org or call (315) 363- 4136.

Library seeking books

The Cazenovia Public Library is currently seeking donations for its 43rd annual book sale to benefit the library. Residents are requested to donate new and used books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, games and puzzles to the library front desk by July 6.

The library cannot accept donations of outdated textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, computer books, cassettes, VHS tapes or books in poor condition.

The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 29 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 30.

The annual book sale is organized by the Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library. For information, including volunteer opportunities, call the library at (315) 6559322 or email cazlibraryfriends1@gmail.com.