TIME OUT OTSEGO for THURSDAY, October 16

Card Making with Connections

CONNECTIONS—12:30-2:15 p.m. “The Art of Card Making.” Led by Gloria Waro. Free; registration required. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235096075014033&set=gm.2871140033094930&idorvanity=1197122360496714

EXERCISE CLASS—9 a.m. Free; all welcome. Held each Monday and Thursday. Strawberry Hall, Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1074353188166688&set=a.418484840420196

CONNECTIONS—10 a.m. “Eat Healthy, Be Active: Losing Weight (and Keeping it Off).” Led by Carleen Henderson. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235005642513277&set=pcb.2864931170382483

OPEN HOUSE—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Showcase of services and trades, an opportunity to speak to students/instructors and more. Oneonta Job Corps Academy, 21 Homer Folks Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 433-2111 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=856788470010453&set=a.205165061839467

RECOVERY—10 a.m. Veterans in Recovery AA Meeting. Held each Thursday. Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center, 4 Academy Street, Oneonta. (607) 203-2228 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122133208760895731&set=a.122109203768895731

CRAFT—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Open Sew.” Work with fellow crafters on current projects. Demos held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fees apply. Message/call to reserve a spot. Held each Thursday. Leatherstocking Quilts, 155 Main Street, Suite B, Oneonta. https://leatherstocking-quilts.square.site/classes

POST OFFICE—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Virtual Job Fair. Hiring for career/pre-career positions throughout New York. Held each Thursday. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25789401700649765&set=gm.2294846124289731&idorvanity=503131676794527

ART—11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Drawing: Perception of Space: Positive/Negative Shape.” Led by Tim Atticus. Fees apply; registration required. Materials provided. Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts, 124 West Main Street, Morris. (607) 263-2150 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10234016195020076&set=gm.3246309075519887&idorvanity=635887766562044

NETWORKING—11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Small Biz Alliance Business Luncheon.” The Elm Inn, 104 East Main Street, Milford. (607) 282-6462.

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of roast turkey dinner, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables and pudding. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.

CONNECTIONS—12:15 p.m. Beginner Tai Chi. Held Mondays and Thursdays. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235005642433275&set=pcb.2864931170382483

CONNECTIONS—12:30-2 p.m. Learn American Sign Language. Held each Thursday. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10235031432958022&set=gm.2866972270178373&idorvanity=1197122360496714

CONNECTIONS—12:30-2 p.m. Genealogy. Continues 10/23. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10235031432958022&set=gm.2866972270178373&idorvanity=1197122360496714

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP—1:30-3 p.m. Free drop-in group open to all aged 18+. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. This is a safe and confidential space to focus on understanding the grief process, make sense of strong emotions, and learn from other community members. Held third Thursday of each month. First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, 96 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 432-5525 to register or https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/grief-support-stamford/

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP—2-3:30 p.m. Free drop-in group open to all aged 18+. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. This is a safe and confidential space to focus on understanding the grief process, make sense of strong emotions, and learn from other community members. Held third Thursday of each month. New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton. (607) 432-5525 or https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/grief-support-walton/

MATH TUTORING—3-5 p.m. Free; all grade levels welcome. K-6 starts at 3 p.m.; grades 7-12 starts at 4 p.m. Held each Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1008196408115700&set=a.418484840420196

MORRIS FARMERS’ MARKET—3-5:30 p.m. Held each Thursday through October. Pavilion, Guy Rathbun Park, 117 Main Street, Morris. (607) 263-5203 or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083302834119

CONTINUING EDUCATION—3:30-6 p.m. “Basketweaving Workshop.” Fees apply; all materials included. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Continuing Education, 597 County Route 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265 ext. 110 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1231134455483634&set=pcb.1231135358816877

LIBRARY—4:30 p.m. “Teen Writers Group.” Recommended ages 12-18. Held each Thursday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

CLAM NIGHT—5-7 p.m. Held each Thursday. Fees apply. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122171273372460363&set=a.122095360988460363

PRACTICE—5 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Open to the public; no experience needed. Held Thursdays, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Group uses the lightest touch foam padded weapon combat system. Big Pavilion in Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. angrygnome23@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/Oneontanyrealmslarp

CANASTA—5:30 p.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=780719904588727&set=a.182156554445068

SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” $15/lesson. Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.). Held each Thursday. Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064515077240

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2025/OpenStudio8Weeks

CONSERVATION—6-7:30 p.m. “Wildlife Game Management: Chronic Wasting Disease Response and Surveillance.” Registration required. Presented by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/events/2025/9/webinar-1-dec-virtual-wildlife-management-informational-webinar-series

TOWN HALL—6 p.m. “Neighbor’s First” Town Hall. An open conversation where residents can speak directly about the issues shaping Oneonta and the kind of leadership the community deserves. Presented by Will Rivera, Otsego County Democrats and SUNY Oneonta College Dems. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 441-6071 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122135916602878036&set=a.122103142262878036

WORKSHOP—6-8 p.m. “Make a Kindred Spirit Tassel.” Led by Wendy Reich of Don’t Tell Stella Studio. Fees apply; registration required. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. 25maincollective@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective

PICKLEBALL—6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Held each Thursday. Presented by Adult Education of Richfield Springs Central School, 93 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0610 ext. 2351 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1540455667397489&set=a.849878986455164

SPORTS MANAGEMENT—7 p.m. Meredith Sport Management Speaker Series presents Josh Rawitch, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Anderson Theatre, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/annual-celebrations-lectures/meredith-sport-management-lecture-series/

GRANTS—7 p.m. Learn about New York Forward Grant availability. Information session featuring representatives from the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District. Morris Fire Department, 117 East Main Street, Morris. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235744511265493&set=gm.2640968149580137&idorvanity=1641876026156026

SKATING—7-9 p.m. “Interskate 88 Adult Skate Night.” 18+ only. Fees apply. Held each Wednesday. Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-0366 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1092681689369014/1092681826035667/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

WRITERS—7:30 p.m. “Writers Salon: Erin Wagner.” Reading by sci-fi author of “Mechanize My Hands To War.” Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.canoneonta.org/writers-salon

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