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
03/04/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 5
DEBATE – 7-9 p.m. Three candidates for two seats on the Cooperstown Village Board – Democrats MacGuire Benton and Joe Membrino, and Republican Mary Margaret Robbins Sohns – will debate in the Village Board room, lower level, at Village Hall, 22 Main. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Election is Wednesday, March 18.
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
By: Larissa Ryan
11/23/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
DECORATION – 2 p.m. Help decorate Santa’s cottage, village lamp poles for the holidays. E-mail to reserve a pole. Decorations provided, bring gloves/ladders if available. Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. cooptownchristmas@gmail.com
By: Larissa Ryan
11/15/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
HOLIDAY MARKET – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find holiday gifts from 50+ vendors selling textiles, herbal products, jewelry, wreaths, more in heated greenhouse. Includes food/wine tasting, hot apple cider donuts, pies more. Sunnycrest Orchards, 7869 St. Rt. 10, Sharon Springs. 518-284-2256 or visit www.sunnycrestorchards.com
By: Larissa Ryan
10/19/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
LUMBERJACK SONGS – 2 p.m. Enjoy afternoon of rousing lumberjack songs, learn about the Adirondack mountain logging camps. Free admission. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 ext. 113 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
By: Larissa Ryan
08/29/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
BALLOON FEST – 5 – 9 p.m. Enjoy vendors, performers, bounce house, rock wall, more. Then Hot Air Balloon launch at 6. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-2941 or visit www.facebook.com/DestinationOneonta/
By: Larissa Ryan
08/22/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibits “Made In New York: The Art Of Wood” and solo show “Keeping It Real: Hand Drawn Stone Lithography in the 21st Century” by Amy Silberkleit. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Coopersotwn. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com
By: Larissa Ryan
08/20/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
CONCERT – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Local singer/songrwriter Khalil Jade performs original works at the Major’s Inn. Free will donations. Proceeds go to inn’s restoration. 104 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-783-2967 or visit www.themajorsinn.com
By: Larissa Ryan
08/15/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Experience civil war encampment complete with soldiers in authentic uniforms drilling/performing tactical maneuvers, performing period songs. Continue Saturday, Sunday. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/events-2/
By: Larissa Ryan
08/13/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
CONCERT – 6:30-8 p.m. Fetish Lane performs folk and bluegrass to benefit inns restoration. Free will donations. Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-783-2967 or visit www.themajorsinn.com
By: Larissa Ryan
08/08/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Performance “Billy Bishop Goes To War.” Set in 1914, follows journey of underachieving Billy Bishop on his journey to become a great fighter pilot. Explores complexities of heroism, cost of war, Britain’s colonial past. Free admission. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607-829-3700 or visit franklinstagecompany.org/events/billy-bishop-goes-to-war/
By: Larissa Ryan
08/06/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
THEATER – 7 p.m. Classic metatheatrical play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder portrays everyday live of residents of the fictional Grover’s Corner. Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
By: Larissa Ryan
07/31/2019 5:00 pm
By: Larissa Ryan
07/30/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
EVENING PROGRAM – 6 p.m. Welcome Dan the Snakeman for an ‘Amazing Reptile Event’, learn about these amazing creatures. Front Lawn, Village Library, Cooperstown. 607-547-8344 or visit www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org
