HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 13 ‘St. Patrick’s Day in Plants’ with the Oneonta Federated Garden Club 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…
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Chancellor John B. King Jr.Visits SUNY Oneonta ONEONTA—State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited SUNY Oneonta on Thursday, February 16 to meet with students, faculty, staff, and community leaders and learn more about programs that support student success, research, economic growth, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Sugaring Off Sunday’s Return 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…
Otsego Board of Reps WeighsOpposition to State Budget Rules OTSEGO COUNTY Last Wednesday, the Otsego County Board of Representatives heard concerns from three area residents about the threats to home rule posed by Part N of the Article VII Executive Revenue Bill contained in Governor Kathy Hochul’s Budget Proposal. Dan Sullivan of Richfield, Nathan Seamon of Columbia in nearby Herkimer County, and Keith Schue of Cherry Valley all urged the county representatives to oppose Part N.…
An Upstart Orchestra’s Progress Continues in the New Year STAFF REPORTCOOPERSTOWN Fenimore Chamber Orchestra produced three programs in 2022. They’ve been working hard all winter to bring the community new productions in 2023. “Much has happened since our first concerts,” said Thomas Wolf, chair of the FCO Board of Directors. “The incredible success we have enjoyed is truly amazing, especially given the whole idea of starting a new orchestra during a worldwide pandemic.”…
State dignitaries and area officials had gathered on Thursday, March 2 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, where it was revealed that the Village of Cooperstown will receive $4.5 million, and the Villages of Sharon Springs and Dolgeville will each receive $2.25 million in funding, as the Mohawk Valley winners of the first round of NY Forward.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Art Exhibits Opening in Cooperstown 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…
Bassett, YMCA Announce Collaboration ONEONTA—A.O. Fox Hospital and Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that they have begun conversations with the Oneonta Family YMCA to explore a potential collaboration at FoxCare Fitness. …
Butternut Valley Alliance JoinsOtsego Outdoors Collaborative By DARLA M. YOUNGS OTSEGO COUNTY Having recently welcomed the Butternut Valley Alliance to its ranks, the Otsego Outdoors program has now grown from a trio of partner organizations to a quartet. Otsego Outdoors, known for its seasonal Otsego Octet Challenges, connects county residents and visitors with year-round recreational opportunities. The collaborative program was begun in May of 2017 by Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 10 View ‘The Big Lebowski,’ Then Attend The Afterparty 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…
