HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 July 4th Celebrations Independence Day! PARADE – 11 a.m. Celebrate Independence day. Begins in Springfield Center. Followed by Patriotic celebration featuring live music, games, great food, the 4th of July Quilt Show, activities, more. Springfield Community Center, 6 Ann St., Richfield Springs. Call 315-217-1485 or visit www.richfieldspringschamber.org/?tribe_events=springfield-4th-of-july-parade-and-celebration FESTIVAL – 1 p.m. Celebrate Hometown 4th of July, features battle of the bands, live music, free Baseball game with the Oneonta Outlaws, arts & crafts, fireworks at 9:30…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Small Town, Big Band CONCERT – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Return to swing music with the Small Town Big Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & a picnic and enjoy. Free, open to the public. South Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown, NY. Call 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/small-town-big-band-in-concert/ BENEFIT DINNER – 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy fish fry dinner with coleslaw, french fries, cake, refreshments for $10. Proceeds benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Otsego Lake Marathon RACE THE LAKE – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Race around the lake includes classes for 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 5K races. All races end together at Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-2800 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2018-race-the-lake-marathon-half-marathon/ KNIT DAY – 1:30 – 3 p.m. Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day with the HML Yarn Club. Knitters, Crocheters of all skill levels welcome. Huntington Park, Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEB.25 Presentation On ‘Driving While Black’ CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY – 3 p.m. “Driving While Black” on African Americans on the Road in the Jim Crow Era, a presentation by Dr. Gretchen Sorin, Director at Cooperstown Graduate Program. 1st Presbyterian Church, 27 Church St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8401. YOUTH PROGRAM – 2:30 p.m Children will be introduced to the ancient monuments around the world, learn about the cultures that built them, and the group will build their own. Cooperstown…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB.24 Western Swing By The Brain Cloud CONCERT –7:30 p.m. “The Brain Cloud” presents their brand of Western Swing, a mashing together or American Southern music and old-time Jazz. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1812 or visit cooperstownconcertseries.org/the-brain-cloud-22418-at-the-otesaga-resort-hotel/ SOUP BUFFET – 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy homemade soups, stews chowders, rolls crackers, desserts & beverages. Takeout available. Admission by donation. Mt. Vision United Methodist Church, 2345 St. Rte. 205, Mt. Vision. Call 607-432-2947.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEB.18 Freedom, Justice, And Thurgood Marshall FILM SERIES – 7 p.m. The Freedom and Justice Series continues with a film charting the early legal career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American justice on the US Supreme Court. Free, open to the public. Fellowship Hall, The First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-9371 or visit www.facebook.com/ctownfirstbaptist/ ENGINEERING – Noon – 4 p.m. Kids explore a wide collection of engineering kits, activities, plus a thematic challenge. Admission,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB.17 Frozen Fun POLAR BEAR JUMP – 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Residents jump in a frozen lake to raise money to support local children, adults, organizations. This year the reciptient will be the Oneonta YMCA. Goodyear Lake, Portlandville. Call 607-432-4500 or visit www.facebook.com/TheOtsegoCountyChamber/ FROZEN TOES RACE – 10:30 a.m. Frozen Toes 5 mile race on the outdoor hiking trail. Cost, $20/person. Registration 9-10 a.m. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-2800 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2018-frozen-toes-5-miler/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEB.11 Grilled Cheese For A Good Cause GRILLED CHEESE NIGHT – 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy comfort food from local chefs as well as local beer, wine, cider, live music, more. Proceeds benefit Otsego2000 & Otsego Outdoors. Cost, $25/adult, $15/child. Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8881 or visit www.otsego2000.org SNOWSHOE WALK – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Look for signs of life past, present and future with a guide from OCCA. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-4488 or…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB.10 Walk For Heart Health HEALTH FAIR – 9 a.m. – Noon. Participate in the indoor Heart Walk, learn hands-only CPR, get free blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose check, visit the pet therapy booth, more. FoxCare Center, 1 Foxcare Dr., Oneonta. Call 607-432-2000 or visit www.bassett.org/heartwalk/ QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 28th Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show opens with spectacular pieces both old and new on display thru Feb. 25. Quilt Club members will…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DEC. 5 Decorate Holiday Glasses DECORATING – 6 p.m. Celebrate Hanukkah and decorate wine glasses with Hillel. Holiday treats will be available. Butternut Valley room, Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta. VISIT oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1656553 TRAIL WALK – 10 a.m.-Noon. Join OCCA for a 2.5 hour hike on the Sleeping Lion trail. Features many forest environments, great views of Otsego Lake. Free. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Hwy. 31, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/sleeping-lion-trail-walk-glimmerglass-state-park/…
