EXHIBIT OPENING—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit, “Community Murals Spanning Generations,” opens featuring murals by Max Jones and murals in memory of Frank M. VanAuken. On view through March 31. Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com
HUMAN RIGHTS—9-11 p.m. Enjoy a screening of “And Still I Sing,” as seen at the 2023 Human Rights Film Festival, about Afghan pop star and activist Aryana Sayeed as she mentors women in the show “Afghan Star,” and the story of two contestants poised to become the first female winners just as the Taliban takes over, putting their careers and lives in jeopardy. Free, open to all. Hunt Union Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. (607) 436-3012 or visit connect.oneonta.edu/organization/activities
SUGARING OFF—8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a full pancake breakfast in the morning then contemporary, historic demonstrations of maple sugar production. Admission, $15/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit farmersmuseum.org/events/
ART EXHIBIT—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to view “True Friends: Nancy Waller Art for the Ellen St John Peacemaker Award,” a potpourri of watercolors and silk screens, some framed. Proceeds benefit the award. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607 or visit facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/
THEATER—7 p.m. The CCS Thespians present “Sister Act.” Tickets, $12/adult. Auditorium, Cooperstown High School. (607) 547-8181 or visit cooperstowncs.org
BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Worcester Central School, 198 Main Street, Worcester. Register at redcrossblood.org
WRITERS SALON—7:30 p.m. Stop by for open mic followed by a presentation/reading by this month’s featured presenter, The Catskill Community Players performing “Love or Best Offer.” Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-2070 or visit canoneonta.org
GELLI PAINTING—5:30-7 p.m. Stop by the library for a fun evening of painting with gelli. Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/
BLOOD DRIVE—3-7 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Lauren’s High School, 55 Main Street, Laurens. Register at redcrossblood.org
Before venturing out, call ahead to be sure the event has not been cancelled and check with your preferred weather service for road conditions. Stay safe out there!
PHOTOGRAPHY—6:30 p.m. Explore the beauty and craft of black and white photography in three sessions hosted through Zoom on March 14, 21 and 28. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick college accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Golisago Hall, 2nd Floor, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/
GARDEN CLUB—1 p.m. Join the Oneonta Federated Garden Club for its March meeting all about St. Patrick’s Day. Tony Antes, from the Binghamton Garden Club, will present a program about “St. Patrick’s Day in Plants” and the legends associated with St. Patrick and Ireland. Everyone will enjoy the trivia and all are welcome. Held at St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067969369937
BLOOD DRIVE—2:30-6:30 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Register at redcrossblood.org
TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick College accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Golisago Hall, 2nd Floor, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/
SUGARING OFF—8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a full pancake breakfast in the morning then contemporary, historic demonstrations of maple sugar production. Admission, $10/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/events/
BENEFIT BREAKFAST—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited to the Cabin Fever Breakfast, featuring eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes with real maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy—the works! Includes a 50/50 drawing, a lottery to win $100 in scratch-off lottery tickets and a basket raffle. Support the Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street, Laurens. (607) 433-2906 or visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064565867355
ART EXHIBIT—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit opening continues for “True Friends: Nancy Waller Art for the Ellen St John Peacemaker Award,” a potpourri of watercolors and silk screens, some framed. Proceeds benefit the Award. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607 or visit facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/
EXHIBIT OPENING – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit, “Wings, Stings, and other Things: An Artistic Collaboration Exploring the Life of Bugs,” features artworks by Milford Central School students. On view through March 31. Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com
SPRING CLEANING—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looking to start or grow your art collection? Visit the spring cleaning art sale, featuring works and supplies donated by local artists and collectors. On view through March 18. Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com
ANNIVERSARY SCREENING—8 p.m. Celebrate the 25 anniversary of “The Big Lebowski.” Costumes strongly encouraged. Stay for the after party featuring white Russian cocktails at the bar (21+), Switch Sports bowling on the massive LED video wall, and join radio jock Will Philips for “The Dude” based trivia games. All set to the soundtrack of “The Big Lebowski.” Admission by donation. Hosted by Film COOP at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civics Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
FUNDRAISER—Pre-order deadline. Enjoy delicious chicken dinner and support the GMU Board of Education Scholarship fund. Dinners are $15/person. Includes a half chicken from Brooks’, coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll and peanut butter chocolate bar. Pre-order by March 10. Call Jarren Hayen (607) 783-2207 ext. 140 or visit facebook.com/TheOtsegoCountyChamber/
CONCERT FOR PEACE—7:30 p.m. Hartwick College Wind Ensemble presents “Striving for Peace,” featuring music by Sousa, Ticheli, Black Shaw, Mittal and Maslanka. Free, open to the public. Foothills Performing Arts and Civics Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
BLOOD DRIVE—2-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Schenevus Central School, 159 Main Street, Schenevus. Register at redcrossblood.org
LEARN TO KNIT—5:30-7 p.m. Come learn to knit a chunky lap blanket with just your hands. All supplies provided. No experience needed. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
BOOK TO FILM—6 p.m. Come down to watch the film “Watership Down” and then pick up a copy of the book to discuss on March 23 at 1 p.m. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/programs-and-events/adult-programs/
TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick College accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Golisago Hall, 2nd Floor, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/