HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Conservation Training CONSERVATION TRAINING – Noon-3 p.m. Learn to map stands of Eastern Hemlock to volunteer with conservation services in the effort to counter the spread of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Free, registration required. Mohican Farm, 7195 State Route 80, Cooperstown. Info, occainfo.org/calendar/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-finding-hemlock-stands/ or call (607) 282-4087 OPERA – 12:55 p.m. “Rusalka.” The Met streaming live in HD. Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Cost $18/seniors, $20/adults, 10/students. Season pass $200. Box…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEB. 24 ‘Colony Collapse’ Presented By SUNY O Last Day to register for the MuniSkies workshop with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. Info, bit.ly/SmartAndDigital SUNY THEATER – 8 p.m. Theater department production of “Colony Collapse.” Hamblin Theater, Fine Arts Building, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, oneonta.edu/academics/theatre/ LIFEGUARDING – 1-3:30 p.m. Have fun in the pool and learn about water safety and lifeguarding. 11-14 year olds. Members $35, non-members $50. Oneonta YMCA, 20 – 26 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Info, www.oneontaymca.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEB. 23 Hike A Winter Wonderland KIDS HIKE – 10 a.m.-Noon. Jeff Handley leads a hike through “Winter Wonderland” at Riddell State Park to learn about the life of a forest in the past, present, and future. Free. Registration preferred. Info, occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out/ or call Jeff @ (607)547-4488 CIVIL RIGHTS DISCUSSION – 6-7 p.m. “Racial Profiling: A Panel Discussion,” hosted by the Black Student Alliance Interest Group. Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Info, Harry Matthews Matthewsh@hartwick.edu TOASTMASTERS…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 Learn To Fish On Ice Last Day to reserve for Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Theater, First United Methodist Church of Oneonta. 432-4102. ICE FISHING WORKSHOP – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn to ice-fish with instructors from NYS Parks and the NYS DEC “I Fish NY” Program. Includes Gear and bait, a chance to win your own tackly, fish filleting demonstration, and a chance to learn about winter lake ecology. Glimmerglass State park, Cooperstown. Info, www.thisiscooperstown.com/events/get-hooked-ice-fishing LIFEGUARDING – 1-3:30…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEB. 21 Holiday Fun For Kids OPEN BOWLING – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com/events/no-school/ KIDS YOGA – 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com/events/no-school/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB. 18 Support This Years Polar Bear Jumpers POLAR BEAR JUMP – 12:30 p.m. Come spectate on people jumping in a freezing lake to support local children, individuals, and organizations in need. Goodyear Lake, Outside Portlandville, St. Hwy. 28, Oneonta. Info, www.thisiscooperstown.com/events/goodyear-lake-22nd-annual-polar-bear-jump FROZEN TOE RACE – 10:30 a.m. 5 Mile race held regardless of weather conditions. Entry, $35. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com PERFORMANCE – 7:30 p.m. Local and regional talent perform Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” Ballroom…
COOPERSTOWN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce is announcing its first entries in its Hall of Fame. Bruce Markusen is in the process of announcing eight winners: Church & Scott Pharmacy The Clark Sports Center Fly Creek Cider Mill The Freeman’s Journal & Hometown Oneonta Hyde Hall The Inn at Cooperstown Mohican Flowers The Otesaga The eight winners will be honored at a reception in the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Hall of Plaques in April,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Visit The Era Of Summer Camps Valentine’s Day Last day to enter your design in the Library Lovers 3-D design Contest. Info, hmloneonta.org/3d-printing LOCAL HISTORY – 2 p.m. Learn the story of the overnight summer camps for boys and girls on Otsego Lake with Suzan Friedlander, local historian, at Woodside hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Call (607)547-0600 SINGING VALENTINES – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sweet Adelines City of the Hills Chorus to deliver musical valentines to significant…
50th WINTER CARNIVAL • WEEKEND II Registration Doubles At Fatty Bumppo Race The second annual Fatty Bumppo Fat Tire Race doubled the registration over 2016, according to The Clark Sports Center’s Doug McCoy. Above, Dennis Savoie of Cooperstown, left – with camera mounted to his helmet – was among the local participants in the 10K event. There was also a 5K event this morning at the second running of one of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival’s newest events. In right photo,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Enjoy Final Day-Long Celebration Of Coop’s 50th Winter Carnival FUN IN THE SNOW! Final day of the 50th anniversary Cooperstown Winter Carnival features snowman building, soup’n’ chili, soccer slushing in Pioneer Park, the “Fatty Bumppo” bike race ghost tours, wine tasting, a chicken wing competition, the Fire & Ice Bar at The Otesaga, Annie & The Hedonists concert, and the carnival closer. For full schedule of events, see www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com/event-schedule…
