Duanesburg Day set for Saturday, Feb. 27

Student art projects districtwide will be on display throughout the annual event.

 Feb. 26, 2010—Whether you’re interested in obtaining a free antique appraisal, learning about local history or playing a virtual video game with a group of friends, there will certainly be something of interest to everyone at the seventh-annual Duanesburg Day.

The event will kick off at 10 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, at Duanesburg Middle/High School.

The day-long celebration recognizes the community’s local heritage and culture—past, present and future. It’s a collaborative project between the Duanesburg Historical Society, Duanesburg Area Community Center (DACC) and the Duanesburg Central School District.

Entertainment for everyone
Families, friends and community members are invited to participate in a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day, including playing the music video game Rock Band. Perform music from the world's biggest rock artists as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals. A nominal fee will be charged to play the game, however, prizes will be awarded with all proceeds benefiting the yearbook.

The DACC will offer physical fitness activities, including tae-kwon-do, boxing, kickboxing and aerobics.

Watch members of Cub Scout Pack 51 and Boy Scout Troop 51 compete in the Pinewood Derby, a racing event in which scouts, with the help of their parents, build their own cars from wood. Following the derby, children will be invited to race cars.

For history buffs, the Duanesburg Historical Society will be selling a wide range of publications. In addition, community members may have their historical stories recorded for the society’s archives.

Unique opportunities abound
Fans of the popular television program Antique Roadshow will want to bring their antiques and collectibles. Jim Kerr and Russ Carlson will be providing free antique appraisals throughout the day.

Parents and guardians may obtain free Operation Safe Child ID cards on the spot from the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department. Cards contains the child’s name, biographical information and a fingerprint image of both index fingers, and are extremely helpful to law enforcement in the event a child is reported missing.

Student projects on display
Student projects continue to be a mainstay of the annual event. Visitors will find a variety of entertaining and informative student projects on display throughout the hallways and the MOCC.

Bring your appetite
To keep your hunger satisfied, the Class of 2014 will be selling foods and beverages throughout the day. Make sure you save room for snacks and homemade desserts! Money raised will help fund the senior class trip and other end-of-the year activities.

For more information, including vendor registration details, visit the Duanesburg Day Web page.

In the event of inclement weather, Duanesburg Day will be rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 28, from 12 to 5 p.m.