By: Larissa Ryan
11/04/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

FILM FESTIVAL – Enjoy movies, videos on theme ‘A Road Less Traveled.’ Sign up to stream films to your home devices. Continues through 11/11. Cost, $50 for all-inclusive pass. Presented by Glimmerglass Film Days. Visit www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
10/28/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

HORROR AT MUSEUM – 6 p.m. Enjoy evening of spooky stories from students, faculty, & staff. Will feature readings and performances of original, classic tales of horror and the macabre. Presented by Yager Museum of Art & Culture, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/ for info.
VOTE – Noon – 8 p.m. Early Voting open. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
10/15/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

GHOST TOURS – 5:30 p.m. Explore historic village by lantern light and learn about the ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night.’ Tours leave at half hour intervals to 8. For social distancing 8 people/tour. Reservation required. Recommended for people aged 10+. Cost, $17/non-member. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1534 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org

By: Larissa Ryan
09/03/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

SCIENCE TRIVIA – 7 – 9 p.m. Test your knowledge science with your friends or play solo with the A. J. Read Science Discovery Center. Registration required. 607-436-2011 or visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.
COVID-19 TESTING – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop in for free Covid Test with results in 15 minutes. Help stop the spread. Testing by appointment only. 3 locations in Oneonta. Oneonta Armory, 4 Academy St.; Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St.; St. James Church, 305 Main St. Call 833-NYSTRNG for an appointment.

By: Larissa Ryan
07/09/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 10

SCIENCE TRIVIA – 7 – 9 p.m. Test your knowledge of birds, anthropology, more with your friends or play solo with the A. J. Read Science Discovery Center. Registration required. Visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
07/03/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 31

SHAKESPEARE – 6 – 10 p.m. Join the West Kortright Center to celebrate the talent of area youth and the genius of William Shakespeare at virtual ‘Shakespeare In The Valley.’ Visit westkc.org/eventbrite-event/shakespeare-in-the-valley/ for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
06/11/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 12

SCIENCE TRIVIA – 7 – 9 p.m. Join AJ Read Science Discovery Center and SUNY Oneonta for 3 round game all about science. Bring your friends or play solo in this Zoom based game. Registration required. Visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
03/06/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 7

BENEFIT LUNCH – Noon – 2 p.m. Support Cooperstown Food Pantry at Empty Bowls Luncheon. Pick a unique bowl by a local potter to enjoy lunch of soup by local chef. Suggested donation $15. Parish Hall, Christ Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. 607-547-2627 or visit cooperstownfoodpantry.org
HELICOPTER – 5:30 p.m. Army Reserve & NY Army National Guard collaborate with Cooperstown Graduate Program for military exercise featuring UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters landing at Bassett. Public is welcome to observe, tour once the aircraft are shut down. Please follow direction of military personnel to ensure a safe distance from the aircraft while it is in operation. Landing will be near Bassett Helipad, across from Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/27/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

CABARET – 5 – 9 p.m. CCS students present this years Cabaret night. Begins with soup & chili dinners, 2 stage of entertainment featuring local performers, & silent auction. Auditorium, Cooperstown High School. 607-547-8181 or visit www.cooperstowncs.org

By: Larissa Ryan
02/21/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

YULE BALL – 8 – 10 p.m. Dress up with your friends for Harry Potter themed ball featuring mocktails, food, games, some vendors. Admission, $5 with proceeds to support charity Reading is Fundamental. Ballroom, Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/13/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

VALENTINES DAY!
VALENTINES – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. City of the Hills Sweet Adelines deliver love songs, tokens of affection at location of your choice within 25 miles of Oneonta. Cost, $30. Call 607-267-5540 or visit sachorus.wixsite.com/cityofthehills

By: Larissa Ryan
01/30/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

FILM SERIES – 6:30 p.m. Cabin Fever film series concludes with showing of ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ (2018) directed by Morgan Neville. Film begins at 7. Free, donations accepted. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

By: Larissa Ryan
12/13/2019 5:00 pm
By: Larissa Ryan
12/06/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

HOLIDAY PARADE – 3 p.m. Celebrate the holidays on Main St. Line up at 3, parade at 4. Main St., Oneonta. Visit www.foothillspac.org
TREE FESTIVAL – 3 – 7 p.m. View Christmas Trees beautifully decorated by area individuals, businesses. Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.foothillspac.org
TREE LIGHTING – 5:30 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Muller Plaza, Oneonta.

By: Larissa Ryan
12/05/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – From The Salvation Army and The Freeman’s Journal thank you to all the sponsors who have made this Christmas a little brighter this year for our families in need!
CONTRADANCE – 7:30 p.m. Fun group dance to music by Tailwind with caller Robby Poulette. 1st Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8164 or visit otsegodancesociety.weebly.com
