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09/11/2026

09/10/2026

53rd Annual Spartan Spectacular
Saturday September 26th
New Hartford Sr. High School Don Edick Stadium
Doors open 5pm Show starts 6pm
9 bands performing!
Local bands include New Hartford, Rome Free Academy and Westmoreland
Basket raffles, Bake sale, concessions

09/10/2026

Angels Among Us Food Pantry

Sept 12th, 26th • Oct 10th, 24th • Nov 7th, 21st • Dec 5th, 19th

Hours of Operation: 10am – Noon

The food pantry is located at: St. John The Evangelist Church, 66 Oxford Rd, New Hartford, NY. Follow the signs to the driveway in the back during open hours.
In the event of food emergency issues, please contact the St. John’s rectory from 9am to 2pm Monday thru Thursday at 315-732-8521.

Our pantry provides services to all residents of New Hartford (btw Rt 8 and Rt 12), Washington Mills, Chadwicks, Sauquoit, Cassville and Clayville.

If this is your first visit, please bring proof of address. If you do not have a permanent address, just come in. We will assist. If you are unsure of eligibility, just come in.

We will assist. We are looking for volunteers!

09/09/2026

MVQC Presents the Fall Festival of Quilts

Mohawk Valley Quilt Club is pleased to invite the public to its Fall Festival of Quilts. The three-day fundraising event will be held at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Rd, Whitesboro, NY 13492, from September 11th-12th from 10am to 5pm each day and on September 13th from 11am to 3 pm.

MVQC hosts a large, three-day quilt show every two years, which is the primary source of operating funds for the all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The guild has been hosting bi-annual quilt shows in the Utica area for decades.
The 2026 MVQC Show plans include

· Ribbons for first through third place will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show, Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, Judge’s Choice, Viewer’s Choice and others
· Hundreds of quilts, including many patriotic quilts, will be on display.
· A large number of vendor/exhibitor booths featuring fabric, notions, sewing and gift items
· Informal sit and stitch sessions will feature members sharing their wool applique skills
· Lunch and snack options will be available for purchase in the dining area
· Kids Can Sew (Saturday & Sunday) features a project children can complete using a sewing machine with the guidance of a club member
· Meet the Member will showcase the quilting journey of a founding member
· Single-day tickets are $5 each (at the door). Kids 12 and under are free. Facility is handicapped accessible.

There will be two types of raffles at the show. Pop Tart is a whimsical wool applique on cotton raffle quilt which measures 64” by 75”. Also to be raffled are 24 clear totes filled with a variety of items, something to interest everyone. The winning tickets will be drawn at the end of the show on Sunday, September 13th at approximately 3:00 pm. Tickets for each raffle can be purchased at the show.
Mohawk Valley Quilt Club was established in 1979 for the purpose of encouraging education & participation in the making of quilts, the history of quilt making & other needlers. Regular monthly meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month at the New Hartford First Methodist Church, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford NY at 7:00 p.m. New members and guests are always welcome.

09/08/2026

MVILR Prepares for Fall Open House & Senior Showcase

In preparation for the upcoming Fall Semester, the Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (MVILR) invites the community to attend its annual Fall Open House and Senior Showcase Thursday, September 10, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the MVCC Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave in Rome. Parking is free.

The event will offer current and prospective members an opportunity to explore the many educational, social, cultural, and wellness programs available through MVILR. Attendees will have the chance to meet instructors, learn about upcoming courses, visit with community organizations, register for classes, and enjoy light refreshments. There are currently 53 diverse and exciting classes and special events available to members, including academics (science, history, literature), health and wellness (yoga, Be Fit, meditation, Latin dancing), the arts (watercolor, open studio, crafts), current events, local culture and more. Two programs, Music Mondays (12:30 – 1:30 pm on Mondays) and Special Programs Speakers Series (10:45 – 11:45 am on Tuesdays) are open to the public for free, bringing in local musicians including Monk Rowe & John Hutson and Rick Kincaid’s Rattlin’ Bog, and guest speakers including political analyst John Zogby and Olmsted Utica’s Phil Bean.

Coordinating with the Open House beginning at 10:00 am, there will be a Senior Showcase in the Plumley Center atrium. More than 27 community organizations, non-profits, and businesses serving the senior population, covering topics including health and wellness, finance, insurance, available local resources, and aging issues, will host information tables throughout the event. Printed and digital course catalogs will be available at the event. For additional information, visit MVILR.org, call Chris Sunderlin at 315-334-7761, or email [email protected].

The Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to intellectual growth, social engagement, and personal enrichment. Through classes, special events, and community partnerships, MVILR provides opportunities for adults to continue learning, exploring, and connecting throughout their lives. It is a non-profit organization that has offered diverse, equitable and inclusive educational opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the area’s senior population since 1997.

09/08/2026

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