CYC "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 22

CANAJOHARIE — The Canajoharie Community Youth Center has scheduled a "So You Think You Can Dance" competition for March 22, from 6:30-9 p.m. The event will take place in a multiple screen, tournament format, with five separate age groups competing. The event is free to all participants. There will be prizes awarded in each age group. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please contact the CYC at (518) 673-5117.

Lions Easter Egg Hunt to be held March 23

FORT PLAIN — The Central Mohawk Valley Lions Club will sponsor their 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Haslett Park, Fort Plain, on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m., with March 30 being the rain date at the same time and location.

There will be two different hiding areas based on age. This helps to give everyone a chance to find at least one egg. As always, there will be one dozen golden eggs hidden in each area. A special reward will be given to those in possession of a golden egg. 

In searching for eggs, the Lions ask the children to keep in mind the spirit of Lionism, which promotes cooperation and working together for the benefit of all involved. 

The Lions Club is the largest service organization in the world, with their motto being “we serve.” Anyone interested in sharing their time for the benefit of others, or those with questions about the egg hunt, should contact King Lion Anna Mae Douglass, or any Lions Club member, at (518) 673-3994. 

"An Afternoon of American Music at the Arkell" to be held March 24

CANAJOHARIE — A concert "An Afternoon of American Music at the Arkell" will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m., at the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie, 2 Erie Blvd. 

The special fundraising concert will feature soprano Gayle Ross, basso Phil Eisenman, flutist Gail E. Exline, and pianist Jerry Exline. The concert will consist of American music, including the evocative compositions of Ives, Copland, Bacon, Gershwin, Bernstein, Jones and Schmidt, John Williams and more. The musical program complements the collections with musical portraits from the "golden age" of America's 1920's to the end of the century. The program in instrumental, vocal solos, and duets includes titles such as "The Circus Band", "Lucky to Be Me", "Down East", "A Man and a Woman", and includes musical portraits of "Our Town" and the movie music of John Williams.

The concert is $8 for members (arrive early to enjoy the member benefit of free admission to the galleries), and $10 for non-members (includes free admission to the galleries prior to the concert).

March of the Arts to be held March 24

FORT PLAIN — The Arts Factory of Montgomery County has scheduled a March of the Arts event March 24, at the Table at Fort Plain, from 3-5 p.m. The event, a social gathering of artists and lovers of the arts, will feature five artists displaying and selling their work. There will be live entertainment and refreshments. There are a limited number of tickets available at $15 per person. $20 tickets, which will include a one year membership as a Friend of the Arts Factory of Montgomery County, are also available. For more information, call (518) 698-3004.

Local April Red Cross blood drives

The American Red Cross has scheduled local blood drives in April. Blood drive dates and locations include: April 2, 1-6 p.m., Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School gym, 6486 State Hwy. 20, St. Johnsville; April 15, 1-6 p.m., St. John's-St. Mark's Church, 99 Church St., Canajoharie; April 26, 1-6 p.m., St. Johnsville High School gym, 44 Center St., St. Johnsville.

Dinner and a Comedy Show at the Elks April 20

NELLISTON — The Fort Plain-Canajoharie Elks Lodge 2621, Old Station Road, Nelliston, will hold a Dinner and a Comedy Show on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 8 p.m. The event will feature national headliner Steve Van Zandt, seen on Comedy Central, with opening act Nick Marra, as seen at Turning Stone Casino. Cocktail hour will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with a buffet dinner to follow from 6:30-8 p.m. Marra will go on at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 each before April 10, at which point they are $35 each. To purchase, call Steve Heiser at (518) 993-2111 or Michelle Whiteman at 421-2969. Cash or checks only, no exceptions or refunds.

Food Drive Benefit to be held June 1

ST. JOHNSVILLE — A Food Drive Benefit will be held at the H.C. Smith Benefit Club, St. Johnsville, on Saturday, June 1. The event will begin at 12 p.m., and will feature a live auction, raffles, 50/50, homestyle food, bake sale and more. If you bring a non-perishable item to the benefit, to help replenish local food pantries, you will be entered into a basket raffle. Lunch will be held from 12-4 p.m., featuring hot dogs, sausage and hamburgers. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., featuring barbecued chicken, potatoes, coleslaw and dinner rolls. Adult entrance is a $15 donation, children under 12 are free. To donate, or for tickets, call Deb Darrow at (518) 568-2514, or Melinda Shaut at (315) 823-2359.