The Gilbertsville American Legion Auxiliary's Veterans's Day Ceremony on November 9, a visit from 25 vets from the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. and a holiday bazaar at The Major's Inn are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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Martha Mary (Richtsfeld) Messner, a well-known and much-loved nurse in Otsego County for most of her life, died on December 13, 2024 at age 75 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Martha was born on March 22, 1949 in Oneonta, New York, to Erna and Marcus Richtsfeld, both immigrants from Germany, and was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Delhi on May 1, 1949. Martha grew up on the family dairy farm near East Meredith where she and her…
WORCESTER—Martha Mary (née Richtsfeld) Messner died at home on December 13, 2024. She was born March 22, 1949. Calling hours will be on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 3-7 p.m., followed by a service of Evening Prayer at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1 Center Street, Oneonta.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Join The Sweet Adelines Chorus CHORUS—7-8 p.m. Sing with the City of the Hills Sweet Adelines Chorus. Residents of Oneonta and surrounding areas are invited to learn songs with 4-part harmonies each Monday, 10/16 until the performance on 12/9. Practice held at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1 Center Street, Oneonta. (607) 988-2613 or visit https://sachorus.wixsite.com/cityofthehills…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 St. Mary’s Christmas Dinner CHRISTMAS DAY! CHRISTMAS DINNER – Annual holiday dinner continues this year with takeout and delivery only due to Covid19. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Presented by the Friends of Christmas Dinner from St. Mary’s Church, Oneonta. Call 607-435-9198 for delivery, 607-287-5089 for take-out.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Virtually Tour Exhibit ‘Hamilton’s Final Act’ VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Hamilton’s Final Act: Enemies and Allies’ with manager of arts education Kevin Gray. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Parade, Poetry, & Party To Celebrate New Year New Years Eve! CELEBRATION – 5 p.m. Start a safe & sober New Years celebration with parade down Main St. followed by poetry readings, festival featuring live music, games, dancing, & special guest Anthony Eardley, Oneonta’s American Ninja Warrior. Then first ever talent show featuring $1000 prize at 7:30, then black-light after-party featuring entertainment by Cosmic Karma Fire Spinners. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Gift Wrapping To Benefit Catskill Symphony Orchestra GIFT WRAPPING – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Have holiday elves & Santa’s helpers wrap your presents for the holidays. Donations benefit Catskill Symphony Orchestra. Southside Mall, Oneonta. Call Kathy Paranya 607-441-3206.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Celebrate Dia De Muertos At Library DAY OF THE DEAD – 10 a.m. – Noon. Experience Dia De Muertos and the Latinx community by telling stories in Spanish & English, participating in family activities, enjoy traditional food, more. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Day Of The Dead Celebration FAMILY PROGRAM – Noon – 2 p.m. Celebrate Latino Heritage month with Day of the Dead event. Make paper flowers, learn about Mexican traditions, listen to story time, more. Participants encouraged to bring photo of loved one who’s passed away. Designed for children aged 4-12 + family. Light snacks provided. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ FUNDRAISER – 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Construct you cat a cardboard castle with…
