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/
ART CLASS – 1 – 3 p.m. Kids make 3D block letters inspired by Robert Indiana’s “Love” sculpture. Great for kids who like working with their hands. Part 2 on Thursday. Cost, $35/day/non-member. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com
MENTORSHIP – 1:30 p.m. Adulting 101 provides career mentoship for young adults from peers, community leaders. Club Oddyssey, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. 607-267-4435 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/
PARADE – 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Veterans Day. Start at Cooper Park, Cooperstown. Visit www.cooperstowncs.org
VETERANS CONCERT – 3 p.m. Oneonta Community Concert band honors our Veterans with performance of Star Spangled Banner, Overture Courageous; March in Uniform, The Blue and the Gray (Civil War Suite), General Willie March; The Honored Dead ,more. Parish Hall, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. 607-437-0152.
MENTORSHIP – 1:30 p.m. Adulting 101 provides career mentorship for young adults from peers, community leaders. Club Odyssey, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. 607-267-4435 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 4 p.m. Help support the Perry/Stilson families during this tragic time. Includes raffle. All proceeds benefit the Perry/Stilson families. Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main St., Laurens. Call 607-433-2906 or visit www.facebook.com/Laurens-Fire-Department-1487028371605581/
ARTS & CRAFTS – 5-9 p.m. Fun hangout for 18-25 year olds. This week craft your goals for 2018. Club Odyssey, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607-267-4435 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/
FINANCE WORKSHOP – 5-9 p.m. Learn how to manage a budget and file your taxes and more real life necessities with professor Charlene Deno. Includes free food and door prizes. Ages 18-21. Free admission. Club Odyssey, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/
SOUP & PIE BENEFIT – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner of homemade soups and pie. Includes a chinese auction. Donation, $7.50 adult, $5 children. To benefit the Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann St., Richfield Springs. Info, www.richfieldzone.org/ or call 858-3200
SOUP ‘N’ CHILI – The Cooperstown Winter Carnival starts up for a second weekend 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with Chili, Beef Barley Soup, Broccoli, Bread, Dessert, and drinks. Adults $8, Children $4 at First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Info, 547-9371
CONTRADANCE – 7:15-10:30 p.m. Otsego Dance Society hosts. Music by Eleemosynary, Robby Poulette calls. No partner or experience needed. All dances taught. Newcomers welcome at 7:15 for an introduction to some basic steps. Suggested donation $8 adults; $4 students and teenagers; kids 12 & under free. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 965-8232, 547-8164, www.otsegodancesociety.blogspot.com
CHRISTMAS CEILI – 7 p.m. A full Irish dance performance by the Iona Troupe. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com
STANDING ROCK FUNDRAISER – 4-7 p.m. Includes a raffle. Donations go to help the Water Protectors of Standing Rock against future pipeline atempts. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta.Info, www.firstumc-oneonta.org
SOMMELIER SERIES – 6 p.m. Join Sommelier Chad Douglas for his monthly wine tasting class. This months theme is “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” an Italian Christmas eve tradition. Cost $50/person. Info, Chad Douglas (607)544-2573 or visit www.otesaga.com/events
JAZZ HARMONIA CONCERT – 8:44 a.m.-10 a.m. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org