HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Holiday Stories with the Springfield Library SPRINGFIELD READS – 4:30 p.m. Springfield community members present stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, and more winter celebrations for the young people of Springfield. In collaboration with Hyde Hall. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield Center. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
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In Memoriam Roger E. Tooke, 72 May 18, 1949 – December 11, 2021 WEST WINFIELD – Roger Earl Tooke, 72 of West Winfield formerly Rome passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1949 in Canastota, NY. He was the son of George E. & Marguerite (Raynore) Tooke. His parents died at a very early age and he was raised by his cousins Clifford & Ona Clark of Kirkland. An integral part of his…
In Memoriam Ryan Scott Bennett, 30 September 6, 1991 – December 8, 2021. HARTWICK – Ryan Scott Bennett, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hartwick on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born September 6, 1991, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, the son of Deborah Lynn Ubner Bennett. After graduating from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 2010, he attended Herkimer County Community College. Most recently he was employed as a cook at Stagecoach…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 Santa’s New York History HISTORY PROGRAM – 7 p.m. “Santa Claus: History of the World’s Most Legendary New Yorker” with Jared Goldstein. Free webinar, pre-registration required. Presented by Sharon Springs Historical Society. Call 518-860-5513 or visit www.sharonhistoricalsocietyny.org to register. METEOR SHOWER – 9 p.m. Look up tonight and watch the Geminid Meteor Shower at its peak for the year with up to 75 meteors/hour. It’s the perfect night to wish on a shooting star.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Holiday Sculpture Show HOLIDAY SHOW – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. View works of pottery and sculpture by local artists Marcus Villagran, originally of Los Angeles, and Elizabeth Nields. Dunderberg Gallery, 118 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-783-2010 or visit www.facebook.com/dunderberggallery/…
Stuff the Ambulance Food Drive at Price Chopper The Stuff The Ambulance Food drive is back for the 5th year running at the Cooperstown Price Chopper. Beginning at 9 this morning and continuing to 5 tonight they are looking for non-perishable foods like peanut butter, pasta or toiletries for local families in need. All food will be accepted, as well as monetary donations which are being matched by the Scriven foundation.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Christmas Lights at Otsego County Fair ground HOLIDAY LIGHTS – 6 – 9 p.m. The Otsego County Fair presents their 3rd annual drive thru holiday lights event. Cost, $10/car. Otsego County Fair Grounds, 469 Mill St,, Morris. 607-263-5289 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegocountyfair/…
Count the local birds with the Audubon Society The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society holds its annual Christmas Bird Count for the 53rd year, with counts scheduled for different days during a three-week period. Oneonta is up first, scheduled for December 18; Fort Plain follows on December 26, and Delaware County on January 2. There are two ways to participate in the Christmas Bird Count — either out in the field or watching feeders from a stationary location. Those wishing to participate…
Readers give Christmas to families in need for the 100th year For 100 years now, The Freeman’s Journal has worked with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree initiative to provide gifts for families less fortunate. This year the newspaper sponsored 13 families, and because of the generosity of our readers, we were able to fill the back of the van with gifts. Many thanks to our readers and our communities, and many thanks to the Salvation Army for doing this event…
Hi-def Met Opera back at Foothills By Patrick Dewey Opera fans can wait out the long winter before next summer’s Glimmerglass Festival and head to the Foothills Performing Arts Center at 24 Market Street in Oneonta for high-definition streams of productions from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera. This year’s premier performance comes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, with a production of Matthew Aucoin’s “Eurydice.” The opera is a modern take on the Greek legend of Orpheus, who uses…
