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THINGS TO DO!

Let’s Go To Concerts,

Drink Beer Or 2, Raise

Money For Good Cause

By LIBBY CUDMORE • for Summer Dreams

Not only are there some great concerts planned this weekend, there are great fundraisers too. Support arts, animals, raise a glass and  hit the dance floor!

Strike while the iron is hot – literally!

The Farmers’ Museum hosts a Blacksmithing Weekend – different! – with demonstrations on making traditional farm tools. Free with admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 NY Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info www.farmersmuseum.org, 607-547-1450.

What’s a rock and roll exhibit without some music? The Hudson Valley band, Upstate, will play a free show at The Farmers’ Museum’s Louis C. Jones Center in conjunction with The Fenimore Art Museum’s Herb Ritts exhibit, 7-9 p.m Friday, June 7. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 NY Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info 607-264-2626 www.upstatelovesyou.com

Rock band FLAME performs a free concert as part of the Family Resource Network’s 25th anniversary celebration. These talented performers celebrate the “ability” in “disability.” 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. www.foothillspac.org.

Experience the excitement of a day at the track without ever having to leave Cooperstown! The Smithy Gallery’s fundraising event, “Triple Crown Infield Fest,” will feature Belmont Stakes screening, silent auction, refreshments, and more. $55-$65/adult. 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-8671, www.smitharts.org.

Taste up to 10 local brews and help raise money for a new animal shelter
with the HOPS Brewclub’s Hops for Hounds fundraiser to benefit Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans. $25 gets you tastings and a commemorative glass!
1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, American Legion, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info Info@superheroesirj.org, 607-441-3227

Enjoy an ice cream social and stick around for a concert! The Exeter Historical Society and the Schuyler Lake Fire Department host a concert by Brother’s Blue. 2-3:30 p.m. ice cream social, Exeter Historical Society, Corner of Rtes. 28 and 22, Schuyler Lake. Info 315-858-3138. 3:30 p.m. concert, ($10 suggested donation) Old Stone Church, 7370 State Highway 28, Schuyler Lake. Info 315-855-9949.

Bring home one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, tasty baked goods from the annual Church for Christ Uniting Friendship Craft Festival, 9-3, Saturday, June 8, Route 20 and Church Street, Richfield Springs. Info 315 858-1451.

Have a Best Bet? Send an email to Libby at libbyc@allotsego.com

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