Celebrate Harvest History This fall, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS) introduces a new series of events, History After Hours! “The program series will offer a variety of events for adults and children of all ages at the Oneonta History Center (183 Main Street) from 5 to 7 p.m., once a month on September 22, October 20 and November 17,” said Marcela Micucci, Executive Director Greater Oneonta Historical Society. “This is going to be a great series.” The first event…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Find Vintage Items, Furnishing, More For Sale To Support The Greater Oneonta Historical Society ON-SITE SALE – Noon – 4 p.m. Find surplus furninshings, ephemera, and more ranging form vintage items like the Caprice Model organ by Conn, to a slab of marble, to extra display cases. All proceeds benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Held on the 3rd Floor of the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory/ BLOOD DRIVE –…
GOHS builds oral history of the city in ‘Remembering Oneonta’ exhibition Growing up in Cooperstown in the 1960s and 70s meant looking forward to a drive down to Oneonta, shopping at Bresee’s, Woolworth’s, Barker’s, Jamesway, and others – made special by the fact that Main Street stores stayed open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Surely it was the same for others in the era, be they Oneonta residents or visitors from nearby villages – and it’s an era coming back…
Greater Oneonta Historical Society to unveil new exhibit at Grand Reopening On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS) will reopen the doors to its History Center at 183 Main Street in the heart of downtown Oneonta. The reopening follows a four-month closure for renovations to the first floor, including updates to the walls, floors, and lighting. At the grand reopening, GOHS will unveil Small Community, Big Ideas: Greater Oneonta, a new exhibition exploring the history of…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta May 5, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Community pay tribute to Bob Schlather Senator Schumer visits Oneonta to plug job accelerator center Inside The Paper Greater Oneonta Historical Society to unveil new exhibit Nelson Mondaca nominated for Culinary Student Chef of the Year Music biz track matches science and art at SUNY Oneonta Perspectives Editorial Great Choice, Governor COLUMNS POTRIKUS: The unifying power of baseball KEVLIN: Hello from Arizona…
In Memoriam David W. Brenner Dec. 20, 1931 – Mar. 04, 2022 ONEONTA – David W. Brenner, 90, passed away March 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. David was born December 20, 1931 in Blooming Grove, NY, the son of Lee D. and Henrietta (Maxwell) Brenner. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family lived in various towns in and around Newburgh NY. David Graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1949. In 1950 he enlisted in…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Cooperstown Decorates Main Street CHRISTMAS – Be an Angel. Sign up to give the gift of Christmas to local families in need with this years Angel Tree Program. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details. DECORATING – 2 p.m. Join the Cooperstown Christmas Committee to help decorate Santa’s cottage and the village lampposts for the holidays. Decorations provided, bring gloves and ladders if available. Meet at Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. E-mail cooptownchristmas@gmail.com to reserve a pole.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Benefit Auction for Oneonta Historical Society CHRISTMAS – Be an Angel. Sign up to give the gift of Christmas to local families in need with this years Angel Tree Program. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details. BENEFIT AUCTION – 5:30 – 8 p.m. Come out for 15th annual auction for the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Find cool items to bid on with auctioneer Kevin Herrick, and support this local historical society. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Art Association Holiday Show & Sale HOLIDAY SHOW – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find unique holiday gifts made by local artists and artisans at the annual Holiday Show & Sale on display through December 23. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Retirement Celebration RETIREMENT RECEPTION – 6 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the 20 year tenure and recent retirement of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s Executive Director Bob Brzowski. Refreshments, cake will be served. A cash bar will be available. Covid safety protocols will be followed. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit oneontahistory.org/event/bob-brzozowskis-retirement-reception/…