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August 5, 2021

The Otsego County Fair features
tractor pull, demolition derby

The Otsego County Fair has opened. Stop by for rides, games, food, livestock shows and more. Events include the demolition derby, tractor pulls (antique and NYTPA), horse shows, karaoke and more. Check the website for the full list and schedule. At the Otsego County Fairground, 469 Mill St. in Morris. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 8. Call 607-263-5289 or visit otsegocountyfair.org.

Visit with the infamous abolitionist and suffragette, Lucretia Mott, as portrayed by a living historian. Mott lived in the 1840s and was an ardent abolitionist. She became active in the women’s rights movement after being barred from the world anti-slavery convention and meeting Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Refreshments will follow. Admission is $5. Presented at the Dutch Windfall Barn at 2009 Clinton Rd. in Cherry Valley at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8. Call 518-774-0134 or visit windfalldutchbarn.com.

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Catskill Puppet Theater presents ‘The Villain’s Moustache’, an old-time melodrama set in the 1930s featuring hobos, showgirls and an over-the-top villain. Audience participation is encouraged, whether it’s booing the villain, or shouting advice at the poor, unfortunate heroine. A fun show for all audiences. Free, registration required. At the West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Rd. in East Meredith. Call 607-287-5454 or visit westkc.org/eventbrite-event/songbird-sessions-catskill-puppet-theater/

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Celebrate the 101st anniversary of the Huntington Memorial Library and its move to its current building after the gift by Henry Huntington. Learn about Huntington’s legacy
and impact on Oneonta with city historian Mark Simonson, as well as his love of books, gardening and art. The first 100 guests will receive a free plant. At Huntington Park, behind the library. Use the Dietz Street entrance in Oneonta. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org.

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Gun lovers are invited to browse through guns from more than 100 dealers. Come buy, sell or trade, just follow the rules. There’s even some stuff for the people who aren’t interested in the guns. At the Unadilla Rod & Gun Club, 566 Butternut Rd. in Unadilla. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Call 607-369-7575.

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Learn how the ice age affected our region of the Catskills from the local experts on the subject. Robert and Johanna Titus have three published books including “The Catskills in the Ice Age,” which is now in its third edition. They also run a blog on local geology. Presented at the Swart-Wilcox House Museum, in Oneonta. From 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8. Call 607-287-7011 or visit
swartwilcoxhouse.wordpress.com/ 2021-summer-sunday-series/.