Thursday morning Steven and I woke bright and early to attend Home Fries with the Historical Society, a Celebrity Server Breakfast to benefit the Herkimer County Historical Society.
We arrived at the Knights Inn in Little Falls shortly after seven. We had never been to the Knights Inn; the banquet room is an elegant setting. I peeked into the lounge on my way to the Ladies Room. That looks nice too; might be a good place to stop for a cocktail and a future blog post.
We were invited to Thursday’s event by Celebrity Server Dave Dellecese of WKTV News. Dave is also president of Ilion Little Theatre (ILT). He was prompt and attentive, keeping us well supplied with coffee, juice and food. Coffee, of course, was the most important element. I especially enjoyed the potatoes, but the whole breakfast was quite yummy.
We also had the chance to chat about ILT business with Dave. Dave asked what progress I made on the murder mystery I’m writing, and I was forced to admit, not a lot. Steven is still seeking a script to direct for next season. Just a little advance publicity for future posts.
We were there earlier than the bulk of the patrons. I saw a lot of celebrity waiters standing around drinking coffee and chatting, with no one to serve. Nice work if you can get it! I especially liked the waiter dressed as Gen. Nicholas Herkimer. I overheard him say he had found the outfit in state Assemblyman Marc Butler’s closet. I later found out this was Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Scarano. I was sorry I had not brought my camera.
As we were leaving we saw some other ILT members arriving, so were sorry we had been so prompt. Later on the noon news when Dave Dellecese reported on the event, we saw some other members being served by him. Next year (I hope they make this an annual event) we’ll have to coordinate with our friends and arrive with a group.
Steven and I are great supporters of the Historical Society, local history being one of my interests. We’ve been to other fundraisers in the past, most notably a wine tasting and tour at the Balloon House Bed and Breakfast in Frankfort. I intend to be on the lookout for future events, and I’m sure I’ll be making a post soon on a visit to the society itself at the historic Four Corners in Herkimer.
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