A fund raiser to help off set cost for 7 month old Jackson, to get the bone marrow transplant needed to save his life. Uno's Chicago Grill, New Hartford. Please go to www.savejaxnow.com to print the coupon need to make your purchase count for Jackson.
On Sunday, April 15th, from 1 p.m. to 4p.m., join Herkimer Home State Historic Site and the Friends of Herkimer Home as they celebrate the 36th annual Sugaring Off on the grounds of Herkimer Home. Visitors will see sap will boil in huge kettles, spiles whittled from sumac, troughs hewn from half round logs and hearthside cooking. Horse drawn wagons will convey visitors around the grounds of the property once owned by Revolutionary War hero General Nicholas Herkimer. Tastings of sap, jack - wax, and maple gingerbread will be offered. The Friends of Herkimer Home will be selling their famous Kitty’s Fritter’s smothered in warm Maple Syrup. Admission to the grounds, Visitor Center, militia demonstration and wagon rides are free. Guided Tours of General Herkimer’s house will be offered for a small admission fee to support the historic site (Adults $4, Seniors and Students $3, Children ages 12 and under free.)