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
By: Staff
06/12/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 13
CROCHET MANDALA – 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own crochet mandala, which will give your the skills to make wall art, Christmas ornaments and more. Basic crochet skills recommended. Will be taught by experienced knitter/crocheter Liza Lauritzen. Materials will be provided. Registration required. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library in Huntington park, Oneonta. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/huntington-memorial-library-12633934784
By: Staff
05/20/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 21
EV CAR SHOW – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. HeatSmart Hartwick presents car show featuring Electric Vehicles, their owners, car dealers, and information about purchasing an EV and the benefits of ownership. There will also be booths from solar panel installers, clean heating and cooling, other initiatives to fight climate changes. Husky Park, Wells Ave., Hartwick. 607-293-6654 or visit doas.us/hartwick-ev-car-show/
By: Staff
05/15/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 16
BAKING CLASS – 6 p.m. Learn how to make light and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls at home with amateur baker Alex Benjamin. Zoom link & ingredients will be sent 5/13. Cook-a-long or just enjoy the show. Presented online by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta.
BLOOD DRIVE – 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Richfield Springs Community Center, Walnut St., Richfield Springs. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org
By: Staff
05/04/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 5
STAR WARS – 7 p.m. May the 4th be with you for this Star Wars movie night presenting ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.’ Free at the Weiting Theater, 168 Main St., Worcester. Visit www.wietingtheatre.com
BOOK CLUB – Pick up a copy of ‘The Guest List’ Lucy Foley about a wedding that ends in a murder and the tangled web of suspects in this Agatha Christie-esque mystery novel. Discussion will be online on May 31 at 7 p.m. Presented by The Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Staff
05/03/2022 6:11 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
STAR WARS – 3 – 5:30 p.m. May the 4th be with you for this watch of the star wars series beginning with ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ and playing one movie/afternoon through May 12 concluding with ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ Snacks available. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-0230 or visit www.facebook.com/Richfield-Springs-Public-Library-1068210423236404/
STAR WARS TRIVIA – 3:30 p.m. Teens are invited to celebrate May the 4th with star wars trivia board game. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
STAR WARS – 7 p.m. May the 4th be with you for this Star Wars movie night presenting ‘Star Wars: A New Hope.’ Free at the Weiting Theater, 168 Main St., Worcester. Visit www.wietingtheatre.com
BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Fox Care Center, 1 Fox Care Dr., Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org
By: Staff
04/29/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 30
MOZART CONCERT – 7 p.m. The Catskill Choral Society returns to the stage after a 2 year pandemic silence to celebrate 50 years of making music with their spring concert titled ‘How Can We Keep From Singing.’ The concert will feature the beloved Mozart Requiem accompanied by a full Orchestra. The program will begin with light choral pieces by such composers as Bernstein, Alice Parker, Samuel Barber, and Gwyneth Walker. Tickets, $25/adult. Available at The Green Earth, Oneonta, and Cooperstown Natural Foods. Hosted at The First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Visit catskillchoralsociety.com
MEDICATION TAKE-BACK-DAY – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Got unused medication? Avoid the risk of having dangerous unused medications in the house and take them to a DEA take-back-location. Otsego County location is The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, 172 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. 607-547-4271 or visit www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/?view_public_for=1219166834832301
By: Staff
03/03/2022 10:04 am
In Memoriam
ONEONTA – She was born December 16, 1927 in Salem, N.Y., the daughter of Harry and Anna Currey.
She graduated from Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y., in 1945, from Oneonta Normal School (SUCO) in 1949 and St. Rose’s College, Albany, N.Y., in 1964.
She taught intermediate Special Education for 32 years for the Oneonta School District and Catskills Area BOCES in the Watkins House, the old Oneonta Jr. High School, Riverside School and Greater Plains School.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1945. She was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, Young At Heart, Otsego County Retired Teachers Society and a life member of the Oneonta Elks Club.
By: Staff
02/27/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
NERF NIGHT – 7 – 10 p.m. Teens, aged 12 – 25, are invited to the ultimate nerf battle with friends form Club Odyssey. Masks required. Doors open at 2:30. The Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. 607-441-3999 or visit www.facebook.com/oneonta.teencenter
