News Briefs: June 20, 2024
Summer Reading Kicks Off
ONEONTA—Huntington Memorial Library will host a kick-off party for its Summer Reading Program for children at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. The event will feature balloon animals, bubbles, games, a bounce house, refreshments and more. Children must be registered in advance to receive a goodie bag. The reading challenge runs through Friday, August 30. For more information or to sign up, visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/.
July 4th Parade Is Back On
ONEONTA—Hill City Celebrations will hold its annual Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park on Thursday, July 4, with a rain date the next day. It will begin with a parade on Main Street at 1 p.m., followed by an afternoon of activities, live music, food and craft vendors, a bounce house, and family-friendly games. There will be a fireworks show after dark. Local businesses interested in participating as vendors can contact argogc@gmail.com for more information.
Grief Camp for Kids Offered
ONEONTA—Helios Care will hold a free day camp for children who have lost a loved one at Riverside School in Oneonta on Wednesday, August 7. Camp Forget-Me-Not provides customized counseling, activities and resources to help school-age children move through the healing process. It is facilitated by Helios professionals and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost, but registration is required; visit HeliosCare.org/events or call (607) 267-8111. Helios also offers free coping kits with grief resources for children, which can be ordered by calling (607) 432-5525.
Kasterine To Discuss His Work
SCHOHARIE—Famed portrait photographer Dmitri Kasterine will visit the SEEC Gallery, 287 Main Street in Schoharie, for a lecture on his craft at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Much of his work, which includes portraits of major 20th-century figures as well as everyday people, will be on display at the gallery until early October in an exhibit titled “They are all Strangers.” Participants are encouraged to bring a few of their own photographs to contribute to the discussion.
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