HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Celebrate the Ice Harvest ICE HARVEST FEST – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a traditional ice harvest featuring a chance to get on the ice and help saw away some blocks, ice carving, blacksmithing demonstrations, local exhibitors, more. Event depends on the thickness of the ice. The will not be a hot soup buffet this year due to the Pandemic. Check website for updates on ice conditions. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy.…
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Letter: Festivus-worthy spending Here we go again! The annual Festivus report is in on some of the stupid expenditures that have been voted on in government this year. Millions spent on a study about gambling that paid for pigeons to play slot machines; another study that finally verified that kids crave junk food; $25 million for art projects to be displayed around New York City; more than $11 million that a US agency put out to request Vietnamese citizens stop…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 20 Council Rock Band at the Lakefront LAKEFRONT CONCERT – 7 – 8:30 p.m. 3 local organizations collaborate to present concerts at Lake Front Park. This week enjoy a performance of the Council Rock Band. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Visit www.wearecooperstown.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Prepare For The Holidays PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Find gently used holiday decorations including lights, undecorated wreaths, ornaments, tableware, more. Also enjoy goodies at bake sale. Proceeds benefit mission programs of United Methodist Women. Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9515 or visit www.cooperstownumc.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Leatherstocking Jazz Band Performs SUMMER CONCERT – 7 p.m. Enjoy musical performance by Leatherstocking Jazz Band. Bandstand near Hodges Pond, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-7997 or visit oneonta.ny.us/departments/parks-and-recreation/summer-concert-series/…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas O. Malz, 88; Korean War Vet Worked For Pan Am EAST MEREDITH – Thomas Oscar Malz, 88, of East Meredith, a cargo handler for Pan American Airways for 36 years, passed away July 24, 2019, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in New York City, son of Oscar T. Malz and Louise Schroeder. A high school graduate, he served in the Air Force during the Korean War,from April 11,…
IN MEMORIAM: Andrea Schleicher, 73; Retired Teacher, Oneonta UMC Member EAST MEREDITH – Andrea A. Schleicher, 73, a retired school teacher, passed away on July 26, 2019, at her home after a battle with cancer. Her family was by her side. She was born Sept. 12, 1945, in Mount Vernon, the daughter of John Andrew and Agnes Cowan (Rawstron) Schleicher. In 1963, Andrea graduated from A.B. Davis High School in Mount Vernon, and in 1967 received a bachelor’s degree from…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Fall Run Through Cooperstown COOP LOOP RACE – 1 – 3 p.m. 5K & 10K race of moderate difficulty through scenic Cooperstown. Includes costume contests. Cost, $25/adult for 10K race. Begins & Ends at Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800, ext. 111 or visit www.facebook.com/clarksportscenter TASTE OF FOOTHILLS – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner from local vendors followed by show featuring ‘extraordanist’ Craig Karges. Cost, $20/person. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-the-extraordinary-w-craig-karges-foothills-annual-fundraiser-tickets-48071305569…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Civil War Camp, Battle, Concert REENACTMENT – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Civil War encampment featuring soldiers in authentic uniforms drilling, performing maneuvers, singing period songs, more. Battle reenactment planned for afternoon followed by concert. Free, open to public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/civil-war-weekend-saturday/ ART FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 11th annual juried art fest celebrating the relationship between artist, landscape. Fest features contest between…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Hanford Mills Opening Day!!! OPENING DAY – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kick of the 45th season the museum with guided tours of the water-powered sawmill, gristmill, woodworking workshop. Admission $9/adult. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. Call 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org BE INFORMED! – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn about food gardens, including what plants are best for our climate, when to start planting and how to care for your garden. Clark…