Cooperstown Law Enforcement Helps Special Olympics “We are so happy to be included in the Special Olympics for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The organization reached out to us to do a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and it’s this Sunday, August 14,” Cooperstown Police Chief Frank Cavalieri said. It’s a fundraiser torch run and the torch gets lit at the Special Olympics. “The fundraising helps to bring people in to these games with special needs. Ithaca College will host…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Cruise-In Car Show at Pathfinder Village CAR SHOW – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a cruise-in car show featuring muscle cars, restored classics, and street rods. Show will include an award for the Best In Show as well as a Name The Flavor contest for a new ice cream flavor. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston. 607-965-8377 or visit pathfindervillage.org…
Hall of Fame Festivities Bridge Past, Present with Joyous Weekend By Ted Potrikus Special to The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta[A byline note: With this as my final piece for publication in The Freeman’s Journal /Hometown Oneonta, I hope readers will indulge a first-person tour through this past weekend’s Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. I hadn’t attended an induction since 1983 when I covered the event for The Freeman’s Journal. So much has changed since then but one thing has remained constant…
Class of 2022 Induction Weekend Editor’s Note: We are all excited about this years Induction after a two year hiatus. Thanks to the National Baseball Hall of Fame for submitting information on the weekend. (COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.) – Their careers span from the baseball’s earliest days to the game’s current generation, so fans of every era will have reason to celebrate the Class of 2022 July 22-25 in Cooperstown. More than 50 Hall of Famers are scheduled to be in Cooperstown…
Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Highlights INDUCTEESBud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat,Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva,Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz Here is a little taste of events that will be going on July 22-25 for the Hall of Fame Weekend. PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith — with special guests: Ozzie Smith returns in a fundraiser to support the Hall of Fame’s educational mission with a unique opportunity for fans, featuring Ozzie’s Hall of Fame teammate Cal Ripken Jr. and Jim Thome.…
Cherry Valley Playground is ready for play A project that was started almost three years ago, the Cherry Valley Playground was completed this past weekend.It is finally ready to accept kids of all ages to come play! It all began when two young ladies who are part of the Cherry Valley Girls Scout Troop wanted to get their Bronze Award. “You have to complete a journey in order to get a bronze award,” Zola Palmer, 11, said. “We had to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 27 Stir-Fry Cook-A-Long DRAGON DATES – 5 – 6:30 p.m. Teens are invited for monthly virtual cook-a-long. This month, learn how to make vegetable stir fry. Register by 6/22 to receive the ingredients, free. Registration required. Presented by The Family Resource Network, Oneonta. Call Kristen at 607-432-0001 for info or visit familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-gardening-series-part-3-transplanting-and-beginning-our-gardens-outdoors/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 20 Walk With Friends WALKING CLUB – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun walk on Mondays & Fridays with friends old and new and listen to music of the 70s. Free for members, non-members aged 50+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 547-2800, ext. 109 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com BLOOD DRIVE – 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 13 Make a Mandala with Huntington Memorial Library CROCHET MANDALA – 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own crochet mandala, which will give your the skills to make wall art, Christmas ornaments and more. Basic crochet skills recommended. Will be taught by experienced knitter/crocheter Liza Lauritzen. Materials will be provided. Registration required. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library in Huntington park, Oneonta. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/huntington-memorial-library-12633934784…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Art Galleries Open New Exhibits ‘American Ideal’ and ‘Art In Bloom’ OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate the opening of new exhibit ‘American Ideal: Picturing Otsego County in 1937’ featuring pictures of Otsego County curated by Dr. Cynthia Falk and students of the Cooperstown Graduate Program. Displayed in the 3rd Floor Gallery through September 3. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org GARDEN RECEPTION – 5 – 8 p.m. Art…