There Is Still Time to Enjoy the Lake By Colin James As summer winds down and autumn approaches, there is perhaps no better time to get out and enjoy the beauty of Otsego County’s pristine lakes and waterways. For people who own their own boats, this time of year is generally when they begin to taper down their activity after a long summer of many days on the water, but for those who don’t have a boat of their own…
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Otsego Lake Association Update By Gilbert Vincent On Saturday, August 13, the Otsego Lake Association (OLA) held its annual meeting in the pavilion at the Otsego Sailing Club on Brookwood Point. Founded in 2002, OLA’s mission is to educate, advocate and actively participate in protecting the health, beauty and well-being of the lake. The audience was looking for information in regard to the recent beach closures. Following Drew Porter’s brief history of the Sailing Club, Jim Howarth announced a State…
Wild Things Get Rescued By Carrie Thompson When you find a wild raptor wounded, ill or otherwise incapacitated WHO you gonna call? Mike Stalter! Mike Stalter, a deputy in the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, possesses a general falconry license. He is well known in the community as the first point of contact for handling raptors, which include owls, falcons, eagles and hawks. This is the second downed eagle that Mike has rescued, this one in response to a 911 call…
Eagle Rescued at Brookwood Point…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Artists Paint at Brookwood Point PAINT THE POINT – 7 a.m. – Noon. The public is invited to walk the gardens and view artists at work as they paint Brookwood Point. Resulting pieces will be on sale with the Cooperstown Art Association. Brookwood Point, 6000 St. Rte. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2366 or visit otsegolandtrust.org/calendar/paint-the-point OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come enjoy music, rides, food, exhibits, and much more at the Otsego County…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Novel Program To Learn About History At Hyde Hall DRAG SHOW – 7:30 p.m. Hyde Hall presents local drag artists guiding visitors through time to learn about the origins of the estate and the history of the area. Event includes signature cocktails, live music, dancing, and fun. Tickets, $30 general admission. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park., Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come enjoy music, rides,…
Otsego Area Rowing Runs Junior Training Camp by Ed Ryan and Lang Keith Maybe you’ve seen the rowing shells on our lake in the early morning “Glimmerglass” hours, or maybe you’ve been intrigued by John Kruzinkski rowing a racing shell in the opening credits of the Jack Ryan series. Regardless, how does anyone learn to row a very skinny boat, let alone steer it when facing backwards? This past month, our rowing club, Otsego Area Rowing (OAR), based out of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 29 Regatta Weekend Main Event To Kick Off From Brookwood Point 70 MILE CANOE REGATTA – 6 a.m. Paddlers gather to start the 70-mile General Clinton Canoe Regatta. Course follows the Susquehanna River to General Clinton Park in Bainbridge where there will be entertainment, a craft fair, music festival, fireworks, and more. Kicks off at Brookwood Point 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/2022GCCR/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 27 General Clinton Canoe Regatta CANOE REGATTA – 5:30 p.m. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta returns this year with a weekend of races and events. Friday includes the Youth races for teens 11-18 and the generation gap races starting from the Sydney Fishing Access. The park will feature the rides, craft fair, and flee market with the Taste of the Regatta event including local food, entertainment, more. The 70 mile endurance race will be Sunday, May…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Circus at the 6th Ward Playground CIRCUS – 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Bring the kids out for the Zerbini Family Circus featuring Animals, Aerialists, Jugglers, Clowns, and more. Pony rides available 1 hour before. Masks, social distancing required. Cost, $15/adult. Free Parking. 6th Ward Playground, Scramling Ave., Oneonta. 607-434-4419 or visit zerbinifamilycircus.com…
