CANO Chili Bowl,
Hanford Ice Fest,
Winter Staples Here
It’s the most delicious day of the year as CANO hosts the annual Chili Bowl fundraiser. Buy a one-of-a-kind bowl decorated by a local artist and fill it up with tasty chili from local restaurants and organizations. Vote for your favorite to take the top prize! Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Wilber Mansion, Community Arts Network of Oneonta, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. (607) 432-2070.
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Participate in traditional ice harvest, cutting blocks of ice from the mill pond to store and use to make ice cream throughout the year. Ice fishing demonstrations, a snowman village and more. $9/adult. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. Info (607) 278-5744.
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Help raise money for the Susquehanna Animal Shelter and get a good workout with a 90-minute spin class. $10 minimum donation. 8:30-
10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111.
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Tour a new exhibit on Oneonta
advertisements from the 1850s to today at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, curated by local historian Tom Heitz. Opens Friday, Feb. 1, with a reception 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. GOHS, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info (607) 432-0960.
Try your hand at cooking something tasty with a Cookbook Swap. Trade gently used cookbooks for something new. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Farmers Market, 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info (607) 547-6195.
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Learn about food, customs and different cultures with the kids of 4H as they host an International Night. 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Greater Plains Elementary School, 60 West End Ave., Oneonta. Info (607) 547-2536 ext. 225.
