HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Otsego County Railroad History RAILROAD—10 a.m. “The Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad.” An audio-visual documentary presented by author/historian Jim Loudon. Rescheduled from 2/29. Springfield Community Center, 129 County Highway 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Learn to Skate at Interskate 88 SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game, and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.) $15/lesson. Held each Thursday. Roll Around Skate Club, Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or visit https://www.facebook.com/interskate88…
I reached out to Bryan LoRusso for an update on progress at the former Hartwick school building. This is his report: “My family purchased the ‘Old School’ in 2023. Since the closing on the property, it has been quite an undertaking to clean the structure out and begin the process of rehabilitation..."…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 ‘The Otsego Trolley Line’ with rail historian Jim Loudon SPEAKER SERIES—6:30-7:30 p.m. “The Otsego Trolley Line, An Audio-Visual Documentary.” Jim Loudon, author and rail historian, presents on the history of the Otsego County Trolley. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit https://www.facebook.com/springfieldcenterlibrary/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, 303 West Main Street, West Winfield. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Otsego County Trolley History with the Unadilla Historical Association UNADILLA HISTORY—6:30 p.m. Unadilla Historical Association presents Jim Loudon discussing the history of Otsego County’s trolley company, from its start at the Oneonta Street Railway to its end at the Southern New York. Bill Bauer Community Center, 246 Main Street, Unadilla.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 26 “The Otsego County Trolley Line” with Historian Jim Loudon TROLLEY TALK – 6:30 p.m. “The Otsego County Trolley Line” by Jim Loudon, presented by the Westford Historical Society. Westford Fire Station, 1812 County Highway 34, Westford. Visit FB page at facebook.com/groups/150865365101863/ BLOOD DRIVE—1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Unadilla Fire Department, 77 Clifton Street, Unadilla. Register at RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 11 Learn About Otsego County History With The History Association HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. Join the Otsego County Historical Association each 2nd Thursday of the month for lively discussions and presentations on local history. This month features author and historian Jim Loudon, discussing his new book about the history of Phoenix Mills. Loudon’s previous books include “Electric Lake: Oneonta’s Forgotten gem,” “The Oneonta Roundhouse,” and “Leatherstocking Rails: A History of Railroading Along the Upper Susquehanna.” Held at…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Car Show At Pathfinder Village CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW – 5:30 – 7 p.m. Enjoy ice cream, music, horse powered wagon rides, as well as Kyle Busch’s M&M’s #18 NASCAR Show Car, restored vintage cards, muscle cars, street rods from car enthusiasts. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston. 607-965-8377 or visit pathfindervillage.org…
Rail Travel in Oneonta Topic Of Wilcox Talk…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Celebrate Summer Fun SUMMER CELEBRATION – 3 – 7 p.m. Celebrate summer by the waterfront with OPA. Bring a dish to share, enjoy BBQ. Come prepared for swimming, outdoor games, other park activities, relax with friends. Gilbert Lake State Park, Mount Vision. 607-386-1508 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegopride/…