Canajoharie

Nov. 2, 7 p.m. — The Central Mohawk Valley Lions Club will host their fourteenth annual November Stars Variety Show at the Canajoharie High School’s Arkell Performing Arts Center. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $4 for students and free for children five and under. The Canajoharie High School International Club will be preparing and serving a chicken and biscuit supper prior to the show from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All donations for the dinner will go directly to the International Club’s activities.

Nov. 5, 4-9 p.m. — A driver education pre-licensing course will be held at the Canajoharie High School. Pre-registration is required by sending a check or money order payable to Canajoharie Central School, c/o Pat Van Heusen, Canajoharie Central School, 136 Scholastic Way, Canajoharie, NY 13317. This course fulfills the New York State law requiring proof of satisfactory completion of five hours of classroom driver training and highway safety instruction prior to the issuing of a license. All persons enrolled must bring their learner’s permit. The fee for the course is $20.

Nov. 10, 8-11 p.m. — The Fort Rensselaer Club will sponsor a dance in celebration of Veterans Day. Music will be provided by “Chalk Dust Torture”. The dance will be held at the Van Alstyne Homestead, 42 Moyer Street, Canajoharie. Tickets are $10 per person. Veterans and active duty service members will be admitted free. There will be refreshments and a cash bar.

Arkell Center

Daily activities taking place at Arkell Center during the month of November 2012 will be as follows:

Monday through Friday — Noon meals are provided by the Meals of Montgomery Program (M.O.M.). Reservations are required by noon of the previous day. Call (518) 673-2000 or (518) 843-2300. Suggested donation is $3 for those 60 years of age or older.

Wednesday, 3-4 p.m. — Gentle Yoga for seniors will be held, with instructor, Gloria W. or Patty P.

Fort Plain

Nov. 1, 4:30-7 p.m. — The Fort Plain Pacers walking program will resume starting with a kick-off event. The event also features the re-opening of the fitness center at the Jr. / Sr. High school. The kick-off event includes: A BlueShield company van in the parking lot a Jr. / Sr. High school by the gym; An instructor holding an open house for fitness center; tables with give-aways and informational packets; A possible raffle; and tables for people to sign up for the Fitness Center (for $20 a month) and the Pacers program (a $5 one-time fee). The Pacers — a year-round walking program at Harry Hoag Elementary School — will run from 4:30-7 p.m. each school day through March 30.

Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m. — The AMVETS Riders Post 2000 will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper at the post, located at 990 State Highway 163, Fort Plain. The cost is $7 for adults and half price for children under 12. Members and the public are welcome. For more information call (518) 993-3676.

Nov. 7, 3-6 p.m. — The Friends of Fort Plain will sponsor a barbecue at Fort Plain True Value. Chicken and ribs, from Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q, will be available, along with baked goods.

Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Fort Plain United Methodist Church, located at 39 Center St., will be holding a soup and sandwich luncheon open to the public. The menu will consist of vegetable beef soup, tomato soup, assorted sandwiches including grilled cheese, dessert and beverage. The cost is $6. Take outs will be available. Call (518) 993-3464. There will also be a “Book Nook” table consisting of used books.

Nov. 9, 7 p.m. — The Fort Plain “Dream Team” will play a game against the Harlem Superstars, during a Harlem Superstars Showtime Basketball game at the Harry Hoag Elementary School. Door will open at 5:45 p.m., the show will take place at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Lady Hilltoppers Basketball Program, and admission will be $7 advance for adults and students, $8 at the door. For tickets, contact any girls basketball player or call (518) 844-6943.

Weekly Events

Mondays, 7-8 p.m. — AA meeting will be held at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-2031 for details.

Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Plain’s Mayor Guy Barton will hold a weekly “Meet With The Mayor” session at the Village Hall, 168 Canal St. During the weekly gathering, which members of the public are encouraged to attend, Mayor Barton will discuss the future of Fort Plain. He will also answer questions pertaining to the village.

Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. — Fort Plain Central School District Superintendent Douglas C. Burton will hold a coffee hour in the district office throughout the school year. Residents will be able to ask questions or find out more about the district. For more information, please call the district office at (518) 993-4000.

Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. — The Lotus Center for Wellness and Self Care will be offering yoga sessions at 9 Center St. Call (518) 993-9904 for more information. The center is open Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Lotus Center for Wellness and Self Care will be offering aerobic classes at 9 Center St. Call (518) 993-9904 for more information.

Tuesdays — The Fort Plain Senior Center will hold a Pitch Tournament. For more details call (518) 993-3432.

Tuesdays — AA group will once again be meeting at The Reformed Church in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m.

Every other Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. — The Fort Plain Senior Center holds a pinochle tournament with prizes, sandwiches, cake and ice cream. For those of you who do not know the game of pinochle, come in any week day morning and lessons will be available. More players are always welcome. The game is easy and fun. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Thursdays — The Fort Plain Senior Center will hold a Poker Tournament. For more details call (518) 993-3432.

Thursdays — The Fort Plain Senior Center will hold bingo and a soup and sandwich lunch. For more details call (518) 993-3432.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Veteran employment representative at VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post 3275.

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. — TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Fast Track Support Group is now meeting at a new location which is the Reformed Church, 165 Canal St. For more information, please call Geri Raymond, (518) 673-2318 or Margaret Miller, (518) 673-5979.

2nd Thursday of each month the Fort Plain Community Activity Council will meet at the Village Hall at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

3rd Wednesday of each month the Fort Plain Autism Support Group will meet at the Fort Plain United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. For more information call (518) 993-4353.

Every Monday Thursday and Friday is baked goods, Fort Plain Fulmont Community Action Agency, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please bring your own bags. People may sign up for Child Health Plus with Vicki Morgan every other Friday at the center by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 773-5419 for an appointment.

The Fort Plain Village Planning Board will hold its regular meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. — Preschool Story Hours at the Fort Plain Library. No registration is required for this free, drop-in event. For further information, please call the Fort Plain Free Library at (518) 993-4646 during regular library hours.

Saturdays/Sundays, 5 p.m. — Manna Meals served free of charge at Reformed Church, 165 Canal St. All welcome.

Saturdays — The Fort Plain Senior Center will hold art classes. The instructor will be A. Williams. Call (518) 993-3432 to sign up.

Nelliston

Weekly Events

Second Mondays, 7 p.m. — Nelliston Activities Council meeting at village office. All welcome.

St. Johnsville

Nov. 4, 7 p.m. — St. John’s Reformed Church, located at 68 W. Main St., will present a Patriotic and Praise Concert entitled Music-Music-Music. Included in the program will be a Men’s Choir, Ecumenical Choir and solos on the organ, piano and flute. Dawn Lamphere will give a reading. This concert is given in honor of veterans and to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. A free will offering will be taken and proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Organization. The next rehearsal is scheduled for Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Anyone wishing to join one of the choirs, or would like more information, contact Karen Crouse at (518) 568-7539.

Nov. 24 — The St. Johnsville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a bus trip to the Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall. Trip includes bus transportation, tickets to show and time to shop or sight-see. Cost of the trip is $110. For further information call Carmen at (518) 727-6024 or Gail at (518) 706-0736.

Weekly Events

Third Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. — A Caregiver Support Group will meet in the rehab kitchen at the St. Johnsville Rehab and Nursing Center, 7 Timmerman Ave., St. Johnsville. Contact Lisa Hubbard at (518) 568-5037, Ext. 226 for more information or e-mail lhubbard@stjrnc.com.

Stone Arabia

Nov. 11, 9 a.m. — Special music will be featured during the worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, located on Rt. 10, three miles north of Palatine Bridge. Guest musician, twelve-year-old Misha Murdock from Amsterdam, will play his bagpipes. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome.