March is supposed to anticipate a bit of spring, but as of today that’s not in sight, except for the strong anticipation that comes with a few breaths of fresh upstate air.…
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Springtime means new Octet Challenge! You might need your good mud boots, but it’s time to get out there to hike Otsego County! After more than 150 people signed up for its Winter Challenge, Otsego Outdoors is offering its first-ever Spring Octet Challenge – featuring trails, paddling, and pedaling throughout the county. “This Challenge encourages all of us to embrace all that an Otsego County spring has to offer,” said Peg Odell, program and communications manager for Otsego 2000. “Along…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Photographer/World Traveler Shares Stories From 6 Decades PHOTOGRAPHY – 6 p.m. Photographer Dmitri Kasterine presents ‘Photographs and Encounters’ featuring pictures he’s taken in his 60 years of photography, from Queen Elizabeth II to Mick Jagger, and more. Village Library of Cooperstown. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Mt. Vision Fire Department ST. PADDY’S DINNER – Noon. Celebrate St. Patrick’s day, support local fire department, and enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Dine-in or take-out available. Mount Vision Fire Department, 179 Co. Hwy. 11B, Mount Vision. 607-433-0997 or visit www.facebook.com/MountVisionFireDepartment…
Up on Hawthorn Hill Wondering where have all the bluebirds gone Ever since we moved into our house on the hill, there have been recurring natural patterns that have enriched our lives. One of those is the annual return of at least one pair of bluebirds. Some summers we have been lucky enough to share the place with two nesting pairs. If my notes are accurate (trusting notes more than memory these days!) normal bluebird behavior is to hang out…
City of the Hills Oneonta to close Main Street on Saturday Oneonta will be closing Main Street from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 15, in celebration of SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College graduates. The street will be closed between Elm Street and Chestnut Street for the purpose of outdoor shopping and dining. Council to revisit mask ordinance The Oneonta legislative council discussed the city’s mask ordinance Monday, May 10, and the matter is expected to be brought up…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 5 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Donate blood, help save up to 3 lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 22 Ghost Towns Of The Wild West HISTORY PROGRAM – 7 p.m. “Ghost Towns of the Wild West: Madams, Miners, and Gunslingers” with Julien McRoberts. Free webinar, pre-registration required. Presented by Sharon Historical Society. Call 518-860-5513 or visit www.sharonhistoricalsocietyny.org to register.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 9 Make Bird Friendly Garden GARDEN CLUB – 7 p.m. Rick Marci presents ‘Attracting Birds Throughout The Year’ on how to create bird friendly ecosystem using plants, food, feeders. Illustrated through use of Rick’s excellent pictures. St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-1458 or visit www.facebook.com/Oneonta-Federated-Garden-Club-133855897358767/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 13 On Gardening For Health WORKSHOP – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Master Gardener Francine Stayter will co-host an interactive workshop, “Gardening for Health and Well-Being.” Free. Classroom One, FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Dr., Oneonta.…