News Briefs: April 16, 2026
‘Working Hands’ Set To Open
MORRIS—The Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center will display “Working Hands,” an exhibition of work by BVACC teaching artists, from May 3 to June 27. It will open with a reception with the artists from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. The exhibit includes work by M.J. Brunschmid (quiltmaking), Dee Hazlett (acrylic painting, silk thread weaving), Glen Noto (folk art painting), Kristin Stevenson (cold wax and oil painting) and Jim Whitaker (broom making). The BVACC gallery is located at 124 Main Street in Morris. For more information, visit bvartscenter.org.
Rotary Funding Round Opens
COOPERSTOWN—The Allocations Committee of the Rotary Club of Cooperstown will accept applications from nonprofit organizations for the spring funding cycle from Wednesday, April 1 through the end of the month. Applications and eligibility criteria are available at portal.clubrunner.ca/3556. They should be mailed to Cooperstown Rotary Club, PO Box 993, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or e-mailed to tlbhinmanhollow@gmail.com. The committee will review applications and make recommendations to the Board of Directors at the May 11 meeting.
Chi Alpha Sigma Inducts 39
ONEONTA—SUNY Oneonta announced the induction of 39 student-athletes into its chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, a nonprofit that recognizes excellence on and off the field. To be eligible for nomination, a student must be a junior or higher after their fifth semester, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, contribute to their team athletically, and act as good citizens. Among the new inductees were Anya Sloth of Oneonta and Avery Leonard of Maryland. This was the Red Dragons’ 29th class inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma.
Library To Host Local Author
COOPERSTOWN—Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown will host local author Rebecca Weil for a reading of her new book, “Shadow of a Bear: A Poem in 23 Passages,” in the third floor of the Village Hall at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. The hour-long monthly Sunday Speaker program is free and open to the public. Weil is the author of the award-winning nonfiction book “Bring Me the Ocean: Nature as Teacher, Messenger, and Intermediary.” Her work may be found at rebeccaweil.com.
Business Dinner Announced
OTSEGO COUNTY—The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Annual Business Dinner at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit members.otsegocc.com/events/.
