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Calendar Of Events For Otsego County, Cooperstown, Oneonta

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ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Market runs indoors at Main Street Garage Walkway during winter; outdoors on Muller Plaza during summer. For the health of the community, patrons are asked to limit hand-to-hand contact, frequently wash/sanitize hands. Customers can also reach out to vendors for pre-order and market pick-up. Info, oneontafarmersmarket.com

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays noon to 5 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Rain or shine. Info, facebook.com/CooperstownFarmersMarket/

Friday, June 2

TECHNOLOGY CLASS – 9-10 a.m. Learn how to work better with technology. This week’s class is “Be Organizaed with Google Keep & Gmail” with Tam Rutenber, certified Google education trainer. Arrive early to get logged into the wi-fi and to troubleshoot your device. Free, suggested donation $10 for the Angel Network of Cooperstown. Held in the Upstairs Community Workspace at The Freight Wheel Café, 3097 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-3040 or visit facebook.com/p/Freight-Wheel-Cafe-Community-Workspace-100054227631375/
BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Sacred Heart Hall, 27 Harper Street, Stamford. Register at redcrossblood.org
OPENING RECEPTION—5–8 p.m. Celebrate opening of “BELLAdonna,” featuring works by Peggy Becker, Jasmine Crowe, Mary Lou Ganio, Wendy Reich, Jennifer Russo and Cheryl Warren during the First Friday events. Exhibit on view through 7/2. 25 Main Collective, 25 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340 or visit facebook.com/25maincollective/
PARENTS NIGHT OUT—5:30-8 p.m. Parents are invited to drop off children aged 4-8 for a fun evening of games, crafts, movies, pizza and drinks. 25 spaces available. Cost, $40 for a single child. Pre-registration required. Brookwood School, 687 County Route 59, Cooperstown. SStringer@TheBrookwoodSchool.org or visit facebook.com/TheBrookwoodSchool
HOME OPENER – 7 p.m. Support local baseball team the Oneonta Outlaws at the first game of the season. The Outlaws will take on the Boonville Lumberjacks and it’s up to us the cheer them on. Arrive a little early for Happy Hour sponsored by Brewery Ommegang from 5-6 p.m. Admission, $5/adult. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-6326 or visit oneontaoutlaws.com
FIREPIT FRIDAY—7-10 p.m. Get the friends together for music, a bonfire and some beer. This week, kick-off Pride Month with DJ Trumaster. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 544-1800 or visit ommegang.com/events/firepit-fridays-summer-concert-series/
TALKING OPERA—7 p.m. Join Glimmerglass Festival Music Director Joseph Colaneri for a discussion on “Romeo & Juliet,” which he is conducting. Held at Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. E-mail guild.of.glimmerglass.festival@gmail.com or visit glimmerglassguild.org
FIDDLERS FROLIC – 7 p.m. All musicians and the public are invited to jam the night away in an historic candlelit museum. Refreshments available. Beer donated by Council Rock Brewery. Come open the season at the Sayre House Museum, North Main Street, Milford.
CONTRADANCE—7:30-10:30 p.m. Rejoin your friends for a fun, social dance with the Otsego Dance Society, featuring music by the band “Contrasonics” with Peter Blue calling. Suggested donation, $10/adult, $5/teens & students. Cornfield Hall, 655 Co. Rd. 26, Fly Creek. Visit otsegodancesociety.weebly.com
THEATER—7:30 p.m. Enjoy the story of the children of the classic Disney villains and heroes in the imaginative theater production of Disney’s “Descendents,” presented by the Orpheus Theatre. Admission, $15/adult. Presented at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit orpheustheatre.org

Saturday, June 3

YARD SALE DAY – All day. Cooperstown Community Yard Sale Day. Find eclectic treasures and more. Visit wearecooperstown.com/coopyardsales/ for info.
RACE THE LAKE – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for one of the most challenging and picturesque runs in the area. Participate in the marathon, half marathon or the 5K to challenge yourself and enjoy the beauty of Otsego Lake. All races will finish at Glimmerglass State Park with a post-race lunch. Registration required, $25 entry fee for the 5K. Presented by the Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 or visit clarksportscenter.com/events/2023-race-the-lake-marathon-half-marathon/
SHOOTING CONTEST—8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up to test your shooting skills and support the FCS Clay Target Club. Adult competition has 60 spots with the winner determined by best of 50 shots. 1st place wins 50% of contest proceeds. Youth contest has 30 spaces with winner determined by best of 25 shots (must provide proof of hunter safety education/certificate and have a parent or guardian present). Safety briefing is at 9 with contest starting at 9:30. Registration, $50/adult, $30/youth, includes clay targets. Participants supply own ammunition, firearm and safety equipment. Eye/ear protection required for participants and spectators. Spectators are invited for corn hole games, raffle baskets and a chicken BBQ meal for $10. Proceeds benefit the Franklin CS Clay Target Shooting Club. Held at Oneonta Sportsman’s Club,  251 Rod & Gun Club Road, Oneonta. (607) 433-0515 or visit facebook.com/OneontaSportsmensClub/
SUSQUEHANNA PADDLE – 9 a.m. Join the Rotary Club for a fun paddle on the Susquehanna River. Enjoy the landscape and learn about environmental sustainability. $10/adult. Meet at the Crumhorn Pond Fishing Access, Maryland. Visit https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/rotary-district-7170-susquehanna-paddle/
FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Otsego Farmers Market. Strawberry Hall, 174 Main Street, Worcester.
FLOWER & PLANT SALE – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oneonta Garden Club presents their annual sale featuring perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables and house plants. Huntington Park, Oneonta. Visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067969369937 for more.
BOOK & PLANT SALE – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find books, plants, movies and puzzles for sale at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-3491 or visit uuso.org/church-calendar/
BARN SALE – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support the Guild of Glimmerglass Festival at this outstanding Spring Sale. Browse through treasures including sterling, crystal, fine china, artwork, new and nearly new items, and more. 3975 State Highway 28, Milford. Visit glimmerglassguild.org/events
ART WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to noon. Curious adults are invited to learn the basics of relief linocut and woodcut printing. 2-day class will cover history and materials involved. Students will learn sketching, carving, sharpening tools, and hand printing their design, so everybody can go home with a piece of art created and printed from their lino block. Cost, $265/non-member. Includes materials. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org/
DUCK DERBY – Noon to 3 p.m. Support the Family Resource Network at the 6th Annual Duck Derby Family Fun Day, featuring ice cream, music, activities and games. Held at Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0001 or visit familyrn.org/event/6th-annual-duck-derby-family-fun-day/
PRIDE FEST – 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Pride with the Oneonta community. Parade lines up at 1 with kick-off at 1:30 and proceeds down Main Street to Muller Plaza, where local organizations will host a block party. Visit facebook.com/otsegopride/ for info.
WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Join online group to work on writing prompts, share current work and get some feedback. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. Register at hmlwriters@gmail.com
CONCERT—3 p.m. Journey through the works of one of the 20th century’s greatest pop music composers in “Back to Bacharach and Beyond,” presented by Christine and Elliot Spero. Free admission. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 or visit arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
THEATER—7:30 p.m. Enjoy the story of the children of the classic Disney villains and heroes in the imaginative theater production of Disney’s “Descendents,” presented by the Orpheus Theatre. Admission, $15/adult. Presented at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit orpheustheatre.org

Sunday, June 4

BARN SALE – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support the Guild of Glimmerglass Festival at this outstanding Spring Sale. Browse through treasures including sterling, crystal, fine china, artwork, new and nearly new items, and more. 3975 State Highway 28, Milford. Visit glimmerglassguild.org/events
FAMILY PRIDE DAY  – Noon to 3 p.m. Celebrate Pride month with a festival featuring face painting, spin art, fossil safari and much more, presented by The Barnyard Swing, 4604 State Highway 28, Milford. Visit otsegopridealliance.org/events/
PLANTING – 1-4 p.m. Join Otsego Land Trust to beautify the gardens at Brookwood Point, 6000 New York State 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2366 or visit otsegooutdoors.org/event/volunteer-day-at-brookwood-gardens/
PADDLE & PULL—1-4 p.m. Get an early start in controlling invasive water chestnuts in the stump lot in Goodyear Lake. Bring your own water craft or rent one of OCCA’s and join us to celebrate the annual Invasive Species Awareness week the right way. Registration required. Meet at NY State Fishing Access Site, 2745-3061 State Highway 28, Portlandville. (607)547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/water-chestnut-pull-goodyear-lake/
EXHIBIT RECEPTION—2 p.m.  Celebrate the Cobleskill-Richmondville Student Art Exhibit featuring 2- and 3-dimensional artworks by the 1st and 4th graders that have been inspired by the study of Native cultures. Admission, $8/adult. Iroquois Museum Amphitheater, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. (518) 296-8949 or visit www.iroquoismuseum.org
SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT – 2 p.m. Doors open at 1. Enjoy performances by the Bainbridge Guilford String Ensemble followed by members of the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York to raise funds for the George Lesh Memorial Scholarship for students planning to pursue music in their collegiate future. Suggested $10 donation. Bainbridge Town Hall Heater, 15 N. Main Street, Bainbridge. down2425@gmail.com or visit cgsuny.org
THEATER—3 p.m. Enjoy the story of the children of the classic Disney villains and heroes in the imaginative theater production of Disney’s “Descendents,” presented by the Orpheus Theatre. Admission, $15/adult. Presented at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit orpheustheatre.org
ART CLASS – 4-6 p.m. Learn “Plein Air Painting in Watercolor” with artist Emily Falco. Registration required. Class held June 11 & 18. Cost, $90/non-member. Held in the studio behind the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-2070 or visit facebook.com/CANOneonta
CONCERT—4 p.m. Come down for The Kody Norris Show, harkening back to the days of the Grand Ole’ Opry, with American folk music and a bit of vaudeville and other inspirations. Concert held outdoors, bring your own seating. Food available. Admission, $25. West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. (607) 278-5454 or visit westkc.org

Monday, June 5

DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each Monday and Tuesday through June 6, eat out at Eighty Main and a percentage of the proceeds will go to raise awareness of and support for local non-profit Helios Care. Eighty Main, 80 Main Street, Delhi. (607) 432-6773 or visit facebook.com/helioscarehospice
SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This time, enjoy a lunch of Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, country blend vegetables and Mandarin oranges. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, Worcester. Register at redcrossblood.org
ART CLASS – 6-8 p.m. Learn “Water Color Fundamentals” with artist Emily Falco. Registration required. Class held Mondays through June 19. Cost, $90/non-member. Held in the studio behind the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-2070 or visit facebook.com/CANOneonta
HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. the Amsterdam Mohawks, featuring happy hour before the game, 5-6 p.m., by Brewery Ommegang. Held at Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-6326 or visit oneontaoutlaws.com

Tuesday, June 6

DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each Monday and Tuesday through June 6, eat out at Eighty Main and a percentage of the proceeds will go to raise awareness of and support for local non-profit Helios Care. Eighty Main, 80 Main Street, Delhi. (607) 432-6773 or visit facebook.com/helioscarehospice
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS—8-9 a.m. Join the community to discuss Oneonta’s past, present and future. No agenda, just informal, nonpartisan conversation about Oneonta. All welcome. Held each Tuesday in The Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta.
COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. The community is invited for a group hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate clothing, gear, enough water to stay hydrated and be aware of your level of fitness. Contact hike leader for more information. This week’s hike will be at Windswept Acres, Delancy, with hike leader Roberta Austin. (607) 865-6540 or visit susqadk.org
PLANTING – 1-4 p.m. Join Otsego Land Trust to beautify the gardens at Brookwood Point, 6000 New York 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547.2366 or visit otsegooutdoors.org/event/volunteer-day-at-brookwood-gardens/
KIDS’ ART CLASS—3 p.m. Children aged pre-K through 12 are invited to stop in and work on an arts and crafts project. Held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166
POULTRY SCREENING—4-6 p.m. Poultry exhibitors are required to get exhibit birds tested for poultry pullorum, a disease that leads to the deaths of young birds and cannot be treated. Testing held at the Otsego County Fair Grounds, 469 Mill Street, Morris. (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2023/06/06/poultry-pullorum-testing-2023-otsego-county
T ZONE—4-6 p.m. Teens aged 12-15 are invited for this after-school program to de-stress, enjoy a nutritious snack and play games with their peers in a safe environment. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Visit richfieldspringscommunitycenter.org/programs/
PREQUALIFICATION – 5-7 p.m. Stop at the bank after the workday to meet with experienced banking professionals and lenders and find out what kind of home loan you qualify for. Bank of Cooperstown, 34 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-2210 or visit facebook.com/Bank.of.Cooperstown
FIGURE DRAWING—5-7 p.m. Adults aged 18+ are invited to draw from life in fun drop-in sessions. Newspaper and charcoal provided. No instruction. Cost, $10. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. 607-214-6040 or visit roxburyartsgroup.org/event/
BASEBALL STORIES – 6-8 p.m. Local fans are invited to share their stories about Oneonta’s baseball history. Hosted by Bob Brzozowski and Chris Vredenburg at the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit oneontahistory.org/visit/
ART COLLECTIVE—6 p.m. Teens and adults are invited for this quiet time to work on your art with likeminded company. Held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166
RABIES CLINIC – 6-8 p.m. Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs and ferrets. First come, first serve; bring your pet’s vaccination certificate for reference. Unadilla Clifton Park. (607) 547-4230.

Wednesday, June 7

GOLF TOURNAMENT – 9 a.m. Compete in fun golf tournament to raise funds for the Catskill Choral Society. Tournament is in a “captain and crew” 4-person format featuring skins, mulligans, pin shots, 50/50 drawing, putting contest, and “Brown Bag Raffles.” Cost, $65/player, includes food buffet at the turn. Registration required. Held at Colonial Ridge Golf Club, 195 Bateman Road, Laurens. (607) 263-5291 or visit catskillchoralsociety.com
BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Levine Center, A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, 1 Norton Avenue, Oneonta. Register at redcrossblood.org
VIRTUAL JOB FAIR—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hop online to chat with businesses located across six counties, including Otsego and Delaware. Registration required. Presented by the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties’ Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness grant project. Visit working-solutions.org/news/six-county-virtual-job-fair-january-31st to register.
SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This time, enjoy a lunch of roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and brownies. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
FOOD FOR THOUGHT—12:30-2 p.m. Join Manager of Arts Education Kevin Gray for a lunch followed by a tour of the special exhibit, “M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations.” Cost, $30/non-members. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org
POTTERY – 6 p.m. Join 4-week class, “Centering the Potter and the Clay,” featuring the basics of wheel throwing such as aligning the body to increase safety, practice making multiple forms on the wheel, trimming, glazing, and more. Cost, $150. Registration required. The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8671 or visit smithyarts.org/the-clay-studio-
CHOP & CHEESE—6-8 p.m. Get out your gloves, pruning shears, and a beverage of choice and chop back the invasive Japanese knotwood followed by light refreshments in the garden overlooking Otsego Lake. Bags, snacks and soft drinks provided. Registration required. Mohican Farms, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/chop-cheese-4/
FIGURE THIS—6-9 p.m. Practice drawing from life in the studio with nude models and professional artist Jonathan Pincus on hand to answer questions. $18/session. Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com
ART WORKSHOP—6-7 p.m. Let the sun shine in. Make sea glass sun catchers to beautify and catch the rays. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

Thursday, June 8

ARTIST TALK—Time TBA.  Enjoy a discussion on art with the creators behind the exhibit “Star Power Painting,” featuring three stars of the Art Garage art community, Deborah Geurtze, Tracy Helgeson and Lilian Voorhees. On view through July 15. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5327 or visit facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown
DINE FOR A  CAUSE – 10 a.m. Eat out at Wise Guys Sammy’s and a percentage will go to support Helios Care. 261 Main Street, Oneonta. Visit helioscare.org/events/
BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Otsego County Office Building, Training Room, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. Register at redcrossblood.org
CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB—3:30-5 p.m. Children aged 11-14 are invited to this book club exploring all the age-appropriate books “they” don’t want you to read. The reading list for this club is full of books that have been challenged due to the inclusion of controversial material, from profanity to LGBTQIA+ content and more. Students will learn how to discuss these difficult topics, expand critical thinking skills, share reactions, and learn about literary rating systems and their impacts. Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or visit roxburyartsgroup.org/event/challenge-book-club/2023-04-13/
T ZONE—4-6 p.m. Teens aged 12-15 are invited for this after-school program to de-stress, enjoy a nutritious snack and play games with their peers in a safe environment. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Visit richfieldspringscommunitycenter.org/programs/
HISTORY AFTER HOURS – 5-7 p.m. “All Aboard” for the first program of the season, offering a variety of activities for adults and children, centered around the D&H railroad special exhibition. Get hands-on with featured D&H objects, taste some of the food that would have been served on a train car in the 1900s, and let the children create a miniature, light up, railroad crossing sign. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit oneontahistory.org/events-programs/
GARDENSIDE TALK—5-8 p.m. The Otsego County Master Gardeners host this edition of the gardenside talks featuring Dr. Douglas Tallamy, professor of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Delaware, who has written a number of books, including “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” and over 100 research papers. Hosted online by the Otsego County Master Gardeners. (607) 547-2536 ext. 228 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2023/06/08/bringing-nature-home-to-new-york
CLAY STUDIO – 6-9 p.m. Experienced clay artists are invited to work on personal projects. Knowledge of hand building and wheel throwing required. No instruction. The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit smithyarts.org/the-clay-studio-
TOASTMASTERS—6:15-7:30 p.m. Join the Oneonta Toastmasters to practice public speaking in a supportive environment. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and may be attended in person or online. Held at The Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/OneontaToastmasters
AUDITION – 6:30 p.m. Try out for a part in the hilarious play “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by Alan Ball. Set during a wedding reception in which the five bridesmaids hide in an upstairs bedroom, each for their own reasons, to avoid the proceedings below and discover a common bond to each other. Performances to be held 9/23 and 9/24. Held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. Join the Otsego County Historical Association each 2nd Thursday of the month for lively discussions and presentations on local history. This month will feature a “What’s It—Show & Tell” time followed by the annual meeting. The public is invited to attend and bring items to be identified or of interest to share. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick.  (607) 547-8070 or visit facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/

Friday, June 9

RUMMAGE SALE – 9 a.m. Find a wide variety of clothing, housewares, books, small appliances, and kick knacks to bring home and support the mission work of the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 38 Walnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1385 or visit stmarysoneonta.org
BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. Register at redcrossblood.org
MEET & MINGLE – 6-9 p.m. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a “Meet & Mingle” party featuring food, meaningful conversation on everything from clean energy to environmental planning, and the presentation of the Conservationist of the Year Award for 2023. Tickets, $25. Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/mohican-meet-and-mingle/
RIBBON CUTTING – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Huntington Park Project and learn more about Phase 2 at a reception following the ribbon-cutting. Held in Huntington Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
AUDITION – 6-8 p.m. Try out for a part as a shadow actor in the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Performances to be held in October at the Foothills in Oneonta and the Weiting Theatre in Worcester. No experience needed. Held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
10TH ANNIVERSARY – 7 p.m. Jillian’s Dance Arts presents “Celebrating a Decade of Dance: Our Diamond Anniversary.” It’s an extravaganza you don’t want to miss as the talented students put on their best show yet. Showing at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-2812 or visit foothillspac.org
FIREPIT FRIDAY—7-10 p.m. Get the friends together for music, a bonfire and some beer. This week the music is provided by The Nate Gross Band. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 544-1800 or visit ommegang.com/events/firepit-fridays-summer-concert-series/

Saturday, June 10

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT—8 a.m. Support the work of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce and see how far you can get in the 3rd annual pickleball tournament. Neahwa Park Courts, Oneonta. members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2023-3rd-annual-pickleball-tournament-1082?calendarMonth=2023-06-01
BAG SALE – 8:30 a.m. Find a wide variety of clothing, housewares, books, small appliances, and knick knacks to bring home and support the mission work of the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 38 Walnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1385 or visit stmarysoneonta.org
CANDIDATES – 9 a.m. The Oneonta Democratic Club hosts a Meet the Candidates Breakfast, featuring Democratic and Independent candidates for the Oneonta Common Council and the Otsego County Board. Held at Get Fresh on Main Café, 254 Main Street, Oneonta. RSVP requested to garymaffei@gmail.com. Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068905072401 for info
FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Otsego Farmers Market. SUNY Cobleskill Carriage House Café and General Store, 126 Schoharie Parkway North, Cobleskill.
PADDLE & PULL—10 a.m. Enjoy a day pulling invasive water chestnuts and European frog bit from scenic Silver Lake. Free, registration required to receive directions to the meeting location. Silver Lake, New Berlin. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/invasive-species-control-silver-lake/
BLOCK PARTY – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the start of the summer season with local organizations from Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park to the Otsego Boat Deputy, Otsego Outdoors, and Springfield Center Library. The Rolling Meadows clydesdales will be on hand to greet visitors, the Susquehanna SPCA will have opportunities for adoptions, and Hanzolo will be performing live from noon to 2 p.m. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/block-party-on-june-10-with-hyde-hall-glimmerglass-state-park/
CNY FIBER FEST—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit with fiber artists, producers and other makers of the Central New York region. Find material for your next project, learn new techniques, buy finished items and pick up new skills at this two-day festival. Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 State Route 20, Bouckville. (315) 899-7792 or visit cnyfiberarts.org
AUDITION – Noon. Try out for a part in the hilarious play “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by Alan Ball. Set during a wedding reception in which the five bridesmaids hide in an upstairs bedroom, each for their own reasons, to avoid the proceedings below and discover a common bond to each other. Performances to be held 9/23 and 9/24. Held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Join online group to work on writing prompts, share current work and get some feedback. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. Register at hmlwriters@gmail.com
AUDITION – 7-9 p.m. Try out for a part as a shadow actor in the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Performances to be held in October at the Foothills in Oneonta and the Weiting Theatre in Worcester. No experience needed. Held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
10TH ANNIVERSARY – 7 p.m. Jillian’s Dance Arts presents “Celebrating a Decade of Dance: Our Diamond Anniversary.” It’s an extravaganza you don’t want to miss, as the talented students put on their best show yet. Showing at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-2812 or visit foothillspac.org

Sunday, June 11

CNY FIBER FEST—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit with fiber artists, producers and other makers of the Central New York region. Find material for your next project, learn new techniques, buy finished items and pick up new skills at this two-day festival. Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 State Route 20, Bouckville. (315) 899-7792 or visit cnyfiberarts.org
10^TH ANNIVERSARY – 7 p.m. Jillian’s Dance Arts presents “Celebrating a Decade of Dance: Our Diamond Anniversary.” It’s an extravaganza you don’t want to miss, as the talented students put on their best show yet. Showing at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-2812 or visit foothillspac.org

Monday, June 12

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This time, enjoy a lunch of breaded pork chop, sweet potatoes, green beans and fruit cobbler. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
POTTERY – 6 p.m. Join 4-week class, “Fabulous Fun with Finishing Techniques,” where all are welcome to learn about and experiment with sgraffito, mishima, water etching and other surface finishes that make pottery fabulous. Cost, $150. Registration required. The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8671 or visit smithyarts.org/the-clay-studio-