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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 24

Lecture on life and art of Lavern Kelly

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GALLERY TALK – 2 p.m. Sydney Waller will discuss the art and life of local Farmer/Artist Lavern Kelley, whose painting and wood carvings are displayed in the Smithsonian and the Fenimore Art museum. Free, space limited, reservations recommended. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. 607-547-5327 or visit www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/

VIRTUAL AWARDS – Watch this years baseball awards presentation from the Ford C. Frick award for broadcasting excellence to Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. Television only on the MLB Network. Visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-2021-awards-ceremony?date=0

DYEING WORKSHOP – All Day. Learn how to dye natural fabrics with Indigo from local textile artist and master dyer Darius Homayounpour. Lunch included. Learn Shibori dyeing techniques and bring a white piece of clothing to dye in the afternoon as a final project (natural fibers only). Registration required, 10 spots only. Cost, $20 – $50 and includes cost of supplies, lunch, & instruction). Mouses Hall, 454 Public Landing Rd., Springfield Center. 315-858-7042 or e-mail sumnernicole@gmail.com

IROQUOIS MUSEUM – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. View demonstrations of traditional finger weaving by Marilyn Hill of the Tuscarora Bear Clan. Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949 or visit www.iroquoismuseum.org

CEMETERY TOUR – 1 p.m. Join long time Maryland resident Jim Banner for tour and talk on the Maryland Cemetery. Bring a lawn chair and settle in for recollections of growing up in the area. Presented by the Maryland Historical Society. Maryland Cemetery, Town of Maryland. 607-638-9343 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/291944741443454/

WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Join supportive group to share your writing, get constructive criticism & encouragement, participate in writing exercises. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/

LIFESKILLS – 4 – 6 p.m. Teens are invited to learn to cook with Lynn. Menu posted to FB. Seating limited, reservations required. Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. 50 Dietz St., Oneonta. 607 441 3999 or visit www.facebook.com/oneonta.teencenter

MOVIE NIGHT – 8 p.m. Bring the family out for a princess themed double feature. There will be popcorn, snacks, and more under the stars. Bring a lawnchair, blankets and bugspray. Limited to 200 viewers, registration requested. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego. 607-988-6661 or visit harrishouselibrary.org

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