HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 25
History Exhibit: State Militia
& National Guard in Oneonta
EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 2 p.m. “Oneonta’s Own: The State Militia & the National Guard in Oneonta, 1812 – 2003” features Oneonta-related items on loan from NYS Military Museum, & from the collections of GOHS, Hartwick College. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org
JURIED ART SHOW – 5 – 7 p.m. Opening reception of the 27th annual regional show, the exhibit “A Singularity of Vision,” by E.A. Pilbeam, and The Leatherstocking Brush & Pallette Club Fine Arts Exhibit. Awards at 6 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association. Call 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com
MAKERSPACE – 3:30 p.m. Makers of all ages create, learn, experiment. Materials provided for many different hands on activities to inspire creative thinking and problem-solving. Everything from Crochet to coding, more. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. Call 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
CLASSIC CLINIC – 4 – 7 p.m. Former Major Leaguers offer hands-on training to children 7-12 years of age. Free, registration required. Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-0397 or visit baseballhall.org/events
CANOE RACE – 6 p.m. Fun 4 mile race downstream open to young and old(at least 14 years older). Kick off the General Clinton Canoe Regatta. Sidney Fishing Access, Rt. 7, Sidney. Call 607-386-1351 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/Friday_Gen_Gap.html
TASTE OF THE REGATTA – 6 – 11 p.m. Sample local wines, ales, food, & entertainment. General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-237-6008 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/Taste_of_the_Regatta.html
MUSIC FESTIVAL – 6 p.m. The PENNY Country & Bluegrass Music Association Festival features Aaron Foster and Dreamcatcher, Mathews Family Tradition, Slewfoot Gospel Way, more. Includes great food, music worshops. Cost, $10. Busy Bird Festival Grounds, 231 Ketchumville Rd., Bershire. Call 570-934-2507 or visit www.facebook.com/PENNY-Country-and-Bluegrass-Music-385118384918914/
FLOAT NIGHT – 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a game of baseball in the pool. Guests must be accompanied by a member. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/
FIDDLERS FROLIC – 7 p.m. Enjoy music, dancing, refreshments with the Greater Milford Historical Association. Free, open to the public. The Sayre House, 81 North Main St., Milford. Visit www.facebook.com/Greater-Milford-Historical-Association-1410993589130575/
BIRTHDAY – 9 p.m. The Lilly Pad 2.0 cast celebrates Lilly Bola’s 20th Birthday. Proceeds go to Oneonta Pridefest. Entrance fee, $5. All welcome, there will be alcohol and vulgar language. My Father’s Place, 5690 St. Hwy. 7, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/otsegopride
