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Christmas About To Become Ugly – For Fun Of It

Christmas About To Become Ugly – For Fun Of It By LIBBY CUDMORE • The Freeman’s Journal Edition of Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 Matt Hazzard still thinks fondly on the Ugly Sweater That Got Away. “It had Winnie the Pooh and Tigger in Christmas hats next to a tree,” he said. “It was fantastic.” It didn’t survive the trip from Colorado to Cooperstown, but it is in that holiday spirit that the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce and the Clark Sports…

Happenin’ Otsego: 12-16-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Paint a Holiday Highland Cow with the Future Farmers of America FUNDRAISER—2-5 p.m. “Paint and Snack.” Paint an adorable holiday highland cow, enjoy some snacks, and support the Cherry Valley-Springfield Future Farmers of America. Tickets, $30. Registration required. High school cafeteria, Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Route 54, Cherry Valley. Mrichards@cvscsd.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553054257134 BIRD COUNT—All day. 55th annual Christmas Bird Count. Small groups are invited to count all the birds they can find in the assigned…

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5K Finishes 2022 on High Note

5K Finishes 2022 on High Note By DARLA M. YOUNGSONEONTA Results are in for the Oneonta Family YMCA’s annual Frostbite 5K race held on New Year’s Eve day. Jon Hendley of Oneonta placed first for the men and was the overall winner at a pace of 5:58 per mile, with a gun-time finish of 17:48. Brandon Gardner (Oneonta) was second overall at 19:33. Lydia Dillon (Oneonta) was the first woman to cross the finish line, at the 22:53 mark, with…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: 12-31-22

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Celebrate New Years Eve! FROSTBITE 5K—Noon. Get out on the last day of the 2022 for this fun run, walk, or stroll through frost-biting temperatures. This year will be held in honor of John Haven, who was the area ugly sweater fashionista and a fixture at the Oneonta YMCA. Race will begin from the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center and finish in front of the Oneonta YMCA at 20-26 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-0010…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: 12-17-22

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 See The Classic Dickens Christmas Story Brought To Life CHRISTMAS CAROL—3 and 7 p.m. Enjoy a live annual performance of the classic story, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. Directed and performed by local community members. Admission, $18/adult. Performed at The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit farmersmuseum.org BIRD COUNT—All Day. Contact a local bird counting circle to participate in the 2023 Audubon Christmas Bird Count to see how many of each kind of bird…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: 12-03-22

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, December 3 Oneonta Gears Up For The Holidays HOLIDAY PARADE —10 a.m. Come out for some holiday cheer and celebrate Santa’s arrival in the “Home for the Holidays” Parade. Followed by the Mice on Main Scavenger hunt. Main Street Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or visit destinationoneonta.com/holiday-fun GINGERBREAD JUBILEE—11 a.m. Community members, organizations, businesses and others create their most creative gingerbread houses on the theme of their favorite board game. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Frostbite 5K Concludes 12-31-20

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Frostbite 5K Concludes FROSTBITE 5K – Last Chance to run, walk, or bike during the month of December. Post your results, then a picture of yourself in an ugly sweater with your race bib for the chance to win prizes. Benefit for the Oneonta YMCA. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/ LIGHT TRAIL CONCLUDES – Last day to drive around Otsego County and view the holiday decorations. Visit www.facebook.com/GreatOtsegoLightTrail/ for directions. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Virtual Frostbite 5K 12-03-20

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Virtual Frostbite 5K FROSTBITE 5K – Ongoing. Run, walk, or bike anytime during the month of December. Post your results, then a picture of yourself in an ugly sweater with your race bib for the chance to win prizes. Benefit for the Oneonta YMCA. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/ ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Fun Ugly Sweater Holiday Run HOLIDAY RUN – 10 a.m. Race through Cooperstown in your ugliest holiday sweater. Runners receive free coffee/hot chocolate upon completion. Registration 8:30 – 9:30. Cost, $25/individual. Start at Santa’s house, Pioneer Park, Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-2800 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2019-rockin-around-cooperstown-ugly-sweater-runwalk/…

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After 5 Years, Hazzard Leaves Chamber Helm

After 5 Years, Hazzard Leaves Chamber Helm He Plans To Focus On Leatherstocking Trolley By PATRICK WAGER COOPERSTOWN – After five years, the man who helped the village declare “We Are Cooperstown” will be stepping down. Matt Hazzard, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce executive director since 2014, announced Monday, Jan. 21, that he would be resigning from the position in April.  “I’m most proud of the compilation of successes we had during my time there,” he said. “When I look at…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.