{"id":102216,"date":"2019-03-13T11:59:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T15:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=102216"},"modified":"2019-03-13T10:05:15","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:05:15","slug":"friends-of-rogers-to-host-eighth-annual-spring-frolic-march-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=102216","title":{"rendered":"Friends of Rogers to host eighth annual Spring Frolic March 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/MCCPaperLogo-150x127.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/MCCPaperLogo-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/MCCPaperLogo-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/MCCPaperLogo-400x339.jpg 400w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/MCCPaperLogo.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends of Rogers will host its eighth annual Spring\nFrolic fundraising event for Rogers Environmental Education Center from 6 to 9\np.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Magro\u2019s Banquet Hall in Sherburne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As in recent years, a highlight of the evening will be\na \u201cSavory Celebration\u201d featuring a who\u2019s-who of favorite local food venues\npresenting signature offerings throughout the evening\u2019s festivities. Confirmed\nparticipants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A Moveable Feast by O&#8217;Connor\u2019s<\/li><li>Bueno Taco<\/li><li>Fred\u2019s Inn\/Park Place<\/li><li>FoJo Beans<\/li><li>DCMO BOCES Culinary<\/li><li>Good Nature Brewing<\/li><li>Hamilton Inn<\/li><li>Holy Smoke BBQ<\/li><li>Huff Brau<\/li><li>Jewett&#8217;s Cheese House<\/li><li>Old Home Distillers<\/li><li>Ye Olde Landmark Tavern<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight of this year\u2019s event will be special guests\nMark Golden of Golden Artist Colors, a New Berlin-based company that is a\nlong-time supporter of Rogers and of environmental conservation; and the\nChenango Bird Club, which began meeting in the Bird Cabin at Rogers when the\nclub was founded in 1983 and has offered presentations for the public ever\nsince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to offer \u2018A Savory Celebration\u2019 again this\nyear,\u201d said Executive Director Simon Solomon. &#8220;We\u2019re happy to be back at Magros\u2019\nBanquet Hall and, as we start our second 50 years of operation, we welcome all\nsupporters of Rogers to join us for a night they won\u2019t forget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the event, a variety of silent auction\nselections will offer something for every guest. Traditional favorites, such as\npieces from local artisans and regionally crafted spirits, are among the\noptions. Other packages highlight cultural destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Jenni &amp; Tom\u2019 will provide live music and H.F.\nPhoto will offer a unique photo experience, complete with opportunities\nfeaturing \u2018celebrity\u2019 Rogers Center personalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring Frolic is the primary fundraising event for\nFriends of Rogers, attracting nearly 200 community supporters. Proceeds raised\nfrom the event fund more than 5 percent of the organization\u2019s annual operating\nbudget, allowing Friends of Rogers to continue providing outstanding\neducational opportunities that excite, inspire and motivate people of all ages\nto enjoy, understand, appreciate and protect our natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit FriendsofRogers.org\/donate\nor call 607.674.4733.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friends of Rogers will host its eighth annual Spring Frolic fundraising event for Rogers Environmental Education Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Magro\u2019s Banquet Hall in Sherburne. 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