By: Staff
05/31/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 1
PHOTOGRAPHY—6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to take beautiful water photographs with photographer Jim Johnston. Whether a colorful reflection in a quiet pond, the silk of a slow moving stream, the rush of a waterfall, or a foggy morning, this class will teach you simple techniques to make beautiful images possible. Workshop continues 6/8 and 6/15. Registration required. Presented online by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
COMMUNITY TABLE—11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch each first Thursday. St. Joseph the Worker, 35 Canadarago Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1682 or visit stjoseph.work/google-calendar
By: Staff
05/03/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 4
MEET THE ARTIST—2-4 p.m. Stop at the library to meet Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, novelist, playwright and illustrator Jules Feiffer, whose work is on display at the art association. Feiffer recently moved to the area and looks forward to meeting his new neighbors. Followed by a book signing. Held at the Cooperstown Art Association/Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com
COMMUNITY TABLE—11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch each first Thursday. St. Joseph the Worker, 35 Canadarago Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1682 or visit stjoseph.work/google-calendar
By: Staff
05/02/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
ART WORKSHOP—6-7 p.m. Spring has sprung. Learn to make beautiful origami book flowers from recycled books and colored paper. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
By: Staff
03/13/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 14
PHOTOGRAPHY—6:30 p.m. Explore the beauty and craft of black and white photography in three sessions hosted through Zoom on March 14, 21 and 28. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick college accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Golisago Hall, 2nd Floor, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/
By: Staff
03/07/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
LEARN TO KNIT—5:30-7 p.m. Come learn to knit a chunky lap blanket with just your hands. All supplies provided. No experience needed. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Staff
02/20/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
CRAFT—6 p.m. Back by popular demand, come to the library to learn to create Origami snowflakes. Also include cookies, hot chocolate bar and music. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick College accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Golisago Hall, 2nd Floor, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/
By: Staff
02/10/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
CHILI BOWL—Noon to 4 p.m. Local amateur and professional cooks compete to make the best chili, and you get to pick the winner. Stop by to sample the different chili concoctions and purchase one of the custom bowls for sale to support arts in Oneonta. Admission, $20/person. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit canoneonta.org/chili-bowl-fundraiser
TAX PREP—10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick College accounting students who have been certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide one-on-one assistance in preparing individual tax returns. Either in person or online. Held at the Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/ofoinc/
By: Staff
01/31/2023 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH—Celebrate local libraries all month long at the Winter Carnival Book Sale, a crafting week ahead of Valentine’s Day, a meditation walk, book discussion and much more throughout the month. Village Library of Cooperstown and Huntington Memorial Library. Visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ or facebook.com/hmloneonta/ for full details of all Library Lovers events.
BOOK DISCUSSION—For the month of February, go on a blind date with a book. Stop at the library and pick up a book with a brown cover and a personal ad to spice up your winter reading. Followed by discussion on March 6. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Staff
12/04/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, December 5
BOOK DISCUSSION—1:30 p.m. Author Joanne Tubbs Kelly, an Oneonta Native, will be sign her book “Walking Him Home: Helping My Husband Die with Dignity” about her and her husband’s experience with receiving medical aid in dying in Colorado. All are invited for the potentially lively discussion. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Lane, Worcester. Register at redcrossblood.org
BE AN ANGEL – The community is invited to adopt a family and then find Christmas gifts for each of the children listed. Gifts are due unwrapped and without tags to either the office of The Freeman’s Journal at 21 Railroad Ave. in Cooperstown, or at the Salvation Army Church at 25 River St. in Oneonta. Visit allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details
By: Staff
11/29/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
CRAFT—6 p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and Christmas music while you learn to make an origami snowflake. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
BE AN ANGEL – The community is invited to adopt a family and then find Christmas gifts for each of the children listed. Gifts are due unwrapped and without tags to either the office of The Freeman’s Journal at 21 Railroad Ave. in Cooperstown, or at the Salvation Army Church at 25 River St. in Oneonta. Visit allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details
BLOOD DRIVE—12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Save up to 3 lives with the American Red Cross. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown. Register at redcrossblood.org
By: Staff
10/26/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
PUMPKIN SCULPTING – 5 – 8 p.m. Learn to sculpt your pumpkins for this Halloween with Ian McWeeney of the Community Arts Network of Oneonta and Huntington Memorial Library. Open to all aged 16+ unless accompanied by an adult. Held at The Studio at CANO, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit canoneonta.org/the-studio
By: Staff
10/24/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
PUMPKIN CARVING – 5 -8 p.m. Join the group to carve pumpkins for display in the Oneonta Pumpkin Glow. Limited pumpkins available for free. First come, first served. Will be donated for the Pumpkin Glow contest in which People’s choice winner will receive a $50 gift card from Destination Oneonta. Held at The Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Staff
10/11/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
BAKE-A-LONG – 6 – 7 p.m. Hop on Zoom and make some delicious cookies this fall. All ages welcome, children must have adult supervision. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Staff
07/19/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
LOCAL HISTORY – 7:30 p.m. Local historian Tom Heitz will present ‘A Prominent Hooker And The Naming Of Fly Creek.’ Talk will be followed by light refreshments. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Rd., Pierstown. 607-547-5205.
By: Staff
07/17/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 18
CONCERT FEST – 7 p.m. Enjoy the Tom Hovel Summer Music Festival. This week is a performance by the Dan Sales Jazz Trio. Free. Rain or Shine. Meadow Links Golf Course, 476 Co. Rd. 27, Richfield Springs. 315-858-1646 or visit www.meadowlinks.com/#5_News-and-Events
