HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 Community Christmas Dinner COMMUNITY DINNER – 12:30-2:30 p.m. “36th Annual Friends of Christmas Community Dinner: A Holiday Tradition of Hope and Togetherness.” Registration appreciated. Sign up to reserve a spot at the table, for a pick-up, or a delivery meal. Serving up to 20 miles around Oneonta, including Stamford. Free. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-8025 or visit https://friendsofchristmas.org/flyer…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Caroling in Cooperstown CAROLING – 6-7:30 p.m. “3rd Annual Christmas Caroling.” All welcome. Walk the village with the group and sing for the holiday season. Prior knowledge of songs not required. Meet at Santa’s House, Pioneer Park, Main Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/321873527872198 DONATION DRIVE—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop off a gift card (with activation information) by December 21 to support residents impacted by the 12/9 explosion in West End, Oneonta. First United Methodist Church, 66…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Music from the Hyde Hall Collection CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “Adam Kent, Piano.” Oneonta Concert Association presents this award-winning pianist performing pieces discovered in the Hyde Hall collection. Tickets, $25. First United Methodist Church of Oneonta, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit https://oneontaconcertassociation.org/ BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 6 p.m. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ‘Around The World in 80 Minutes’ with the Oneonta Concert Association CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “Around the World in 80 Minutes” by countertenor Terry Barber, accompanied by a pianist and wind player. Tickets, $25. Presented by Oneonta Concert Association at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. https://oneontaconcertassociation.org/ RUMMAGE SALE—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rummage sale with $2 bag sale. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102.…
Following Father’s Footsteps, Noted Sitarist Returns to Oneonta By IAN KENYON ONEONTA – At the early age of 5, a young Arjun Verma embarked on the tutelage that would ultimately shape his life. Verma, son of world-renown sitarist Roop Verma, fondly recalled the initial experiences that impressed upon him not only a curiosity but an affection for the sitar—that quickly advanced him from young enthusiast to joining his father on stage before the Yoga Society of New York in 1992…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Find Fun Holiday Gifts HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get ready for the holidays. Many vendors will be selling cookies, Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts, Natural Products and more. Also, stop at the Book Nook for your next read or at the snack bar. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102 or visit firstumc-oneonta.org BE AN ANGEL – The Angel Tree Program has returned. The community is invited to adopt a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Classical Music of Northern India with Oneonta Concert Association CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Oneonta Concert Association presents sitar concert in the classic Northern Indian style as performed by Arjun Verma, student/son to renowned Oneonta-based sitarist Roop Verma. Performance will be accompanied by Naren Budhakar on tabla. Tickets, $25/adult. Performance at The First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7283 or visit oneontaconcertassociation.org VOTE – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Early voting is open for…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Benefits to support local Church’s CHICKEN DINNER – 4:30 – 6 p.m. Enjoy a take-out Brooks chicken dinner including a half chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, and a roll. Cost, $12/dinner. Pre-orders by Wednesday encouraged. First Baptist Church of Cooperstown, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Contact baptistcooperstown@gmail.com with name, number, quantity. RUMMAGE & BOOK SALE – 9 a.m. – Noon. Bring your own bag and fill it up with whatever you find for $2. First United…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Rummage Sale At First UMC RUMMAGE & BOOK SALE – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-4102 or visit www.firstumc-oneonta.org…
In Memoriam Douglas Stratton Fielder July 22, 1940 – April 28, 2021 Oneonta – A celebration of life service with military honors for Douglas Stratton Fielder will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell officiating. The interment will follow at the church columbarium. For the zoom link please contact the church at 607-432-4102. In lieu of flowers, gifts should be given to the Parkinson’s…