THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta February 17, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE American Irish Historical Society plots move from NYC to Cooperstown Blood shortage has impact on local supply Inside The Paper Mayor Drnek says it’s Oneonta’s “light-switch moment” State Police recruitment tests underway Bassett begins to lift visitation restrictions Perspectives Editorial “We’re following the science.” COLUMNS The Driftwoods — Then and now and why Legitimate Political Discourse by a Loving Crowd? Otsego Land…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 6 p.m. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Learn About The Animals Around Us NYS MAMMALS – 6:30 p.m. Youth are invited to learn about the different mammals that live around us in NY State. Open to 4-H members, Leaders, other key volunteers, any youth who wants to learn. Free, registration for online program required. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. 607-547-2536 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2022/01/24/4-h-mammals-all-around-us…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 Audition for Choral Society Spring Concert AUDITIONS – 5 – 7 p.m. The Singers with some prior choral experience or talented high school or college students are invited to audition for the Catskill Choral Society’s spring concert of the Mozart Requiem. By appointment only. Full vaccination, booster, and masks are required. Rehearsals held Thursdays 7 – 9 p.m. UUSO’s Chapin Chapel, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-435-7008 or visit catskillchoralsociety.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Protect The People Around You, Get Vaccinated VACCINE CLINIC – 2 – 7 p.m. Basset to offer chance to receive COVID-19 vaccination (includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shots of Pfizer, Moderna), the flu shot for this year, and the pediatric Pfizer vaccination. Free, open to the public, walk-ins welcome. Please bring vaccination & prescription cards. FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Dr., Oneonta. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Donate to Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – 5 – 10 p.m. Drive through a winter wonderland featuring light displays created by local businesses, individuals, and organizations. Admission is Free. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/FNOneonta…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Retirement Celebration RETIREMENT RECEPTION – 6 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the 20 year tenure and recent retirement of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s Executive Director Bob Brzowski. Refreshments, cake will be served. A cash bar will be available. Covid safety protocols will be followed. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit oneontahistory.org/event/bob-brzozowskis-retirement-reception/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Senior Social & Trivia Night SENIOR SOCIAL – 1 p.m. Otsego County Seniors (and a guest) are invited to test out their trivia on the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Bring a team or we will make one for you. Prizes awarded for each round. Donuts and cider will be provided. Presented by the Otsego County Office for the Aging. American Legion Pavilion, Willow St., Otego. 607-432-3279 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/ BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride with the American Legion LEGACY RIDE – 9:45 a.m. Raise money for scholarships for the children of post-9/11 veterans. Join the American Legion Post 259 and the Red Knights chapter 44 for this memorial motorcycle ride marking 20 years since that fateful day. Cost $20/participant, kickstand up at 11 a.m. Begins at The American Legion, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-0494 or visit www.alrpost259.org/legacy BLOOD DRIVE – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Main…
