HISTORICAL SOCIETY—7 p.m. Meeting of the Otego Historical Society featuring a program on the Civil War prisons of the North and South presented by Mark Dye. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095 or https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477172589130992/user/1421925153…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 25 A Queer Adventure on the River QUEER PADDLE – 2-5 p.m. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a beginner-friendly paddle on the Susquehanna River. Free, open to all. Registration required. Indicate if a kayak is needed at registration. Boat launch, State Highway 28, Portlandville. (607) 375-7280 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/queer-paddle/…
Town of Middlefield Historical Society plans Community Day fun Town of Middlefield Historical Association hosts the town’s Community Day on Sunday, July 10, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Old District No. 1 Schoolhouse in the hamlet of Middlefield. This year’s Community Day features a vendor extravaganza with talented artisans exhibiting a variety of media ranging from art works to woodworking products made on site, handmade children’s clothing to locally collected products like honey and wax items…
Mamaroneck group saves Cooper murals in against-the-odds race Work, fundraising remains The Mamaroneck Historical Society succeeded in its ambitious quest to raise the funds needed to save James Fenimore Cooper murals from destruction, but more work remains as the group strives to rescue the artwork from the walls of Mamaronek High School. The Freeman’s Journal / Hometown Oneonta first reported on the endangered murals as word spread of the high school’s plan to cover – and in some cases, destroy…
Cooper Murals face looming Mamaroneck deadline Backers set up GoFundMe page Time is running out on the James Fenimore Cooper murals hanging on the walls of a Westchester County high school, but the county’s Historical Society has pushed its effort to rescue the paintings into high gear as an April 1 deadline draws near. The Society’s past president, Carol Akin – a summertime Cooperstown resident – said Mamaroneck High School granted a two-week delay on construction originally slated to begin…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 30 Historical Society Bake Sale BAKE SALE – 9 a.m. – Noon. Stop by to enjoy homemade Old Fashioned Donuts from the Town of Maryland Historical Society. Cost, $8/dozen. Amvets building, Main St., Schenevus. Call 607-638-9298 to preorder.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 3 ‘An American Miscellany’ Choral Society Spring Concert CONCERT – 7:30 pm Catskill Choral Society’s Spring Concert, “An American Miscellany: 250 years of American Choral Music.” Reception w/light refreshments. Adv/At the door: Adults $19/$22 Seniors $15/$18 Students $5 Under 12 Free. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, 607-431-6060 or CatskillChoralSociety.com.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JAN. 29 Try Grilled Cheese For Good Cause GRILLED CHEESE DINNER – 5-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of comfort food utilizing local cheeses prepared by local chefs. Also with 4 seasonal soups, beer, wine, cider, dessert, and live music. Benefits Cooperstown Farmers Market. Tickets adult $25, Child $15. under 6 free.Cooperstown Farmers market, 101 Main St. in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, www.otsego2000.org RECEPTION – 1-3 p.m. Celebrating the Oneonta Trolley Line exhibit. Free and open to the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOV. 10 Explore Cooperstown’s Finest Restaurants “COOP EATS” RESTAURANT WEEKEND – 11/10-13 Participating restaurants offer Prix-Fixe dinner menu in addition to regular menus. Join us in exploring Cooperstown’s finest restaurants. Info, cooperstownchamber.org ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Includes lecture by the featured artist Sue Coe titled”Porkopolis – Animals and Industry.” Martin-Mullen art gallery, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine pkwy, Onoenta. Info, call Gallery Director Tim Sheesley at (607)436-2445 or (607)436-3456 or visit http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/art/gallery/gallery.html THEATER – 7 p.m. High…
GOHS Unveils 2nd Mural …
