Diwali, Hindu Festival of Lights, Focus of Nov. 5 Meet and Greet

COOPERSTOWN—Welcome Home Cooperstown will host the next of its monthly meet and greets at the Village Hall, 22 Main Street, on Tuesday, November 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is intended to welcome newcomers to the area, to share information and to make connections with established residents. All members of the community are welcome.

The event will include general information about the Cooperstown area and institutions, with a special presentation on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by Dr. Namita Sugandhi. All are encouraged to attend and learn about how this holiday is celebrated by members of our local community. Musicians Polly Messenger and Angus Mackie will provide entertainment, and refreshments are being sponsored by the Patel family.