By: Larissa Ryan
09/06/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

MUSIC AT THE MANSION – 6:30-8 p.m. Free monthly event features open mic for solo and small ensemble musicians followed by an intermission and then a featured performance by Bill Mayer. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 435-8718 or visit www.canoneonta.org/calendar/
EXHIBIT OPENING – 5-7 p.m. Opening reception for “Games Without Rules” by Art Professor Emeritus Nancy Callahan with gallery talk at 6. Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. Call (607)436-2445 or visit www.oneonta.edu/academics/art/gallery/gallery.asp

By: Larissa Ryan
08/16/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUG. 17

HARVEST FESTIVAL – 3-6 p.m. Celebrate the bounty of summer with the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Morris Farmer’s Market. Guy Rathbun Park (behind the firehouse), 117 Main St., Morris. Visit butternutvalleyalliance.org
NATURE WALK – 6-7:30 p.m. Walk through Riddell State Park with Patricia Riddell Kent and Steve Kent. Visit historic structures, fields, and forests along the Schenevus creek and learn the history of the land. Meet at the Main Entrance of the Robert V. Riddell State Park, Riddell Rd., Davenport. Call (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/nature-walk-robert-v-riddell-state-park/

By: Larissa Ryan
05/02/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

ART SHOW – 5-6:30 p.m. Art exhibit featuring works by students of the Oneonta City School District opens at Fox Care Center, Oneonta. Info, www.oneontacsd.org
DEBATE – 7 p.m. The Candidates for the CCS Board of Education will debate each other and answer questions from the audience. Hosted by the League of Women Voters. Jr./Sr. Library, Cooperstown High School. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org/league-of-women-voters-to-hose-board-of-education-candidates-debate/
CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE – 7 p.m. “US Energy Transition: The Plight of Fossil Fuels and the Rise of Renewables.” A talk by Village Trustee Lou Alstadt on the urgent need to confront climate change by adopting a national carbon tax and dividend policy. Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, Adrian Kuzminski, moderator, Sustainable Otsego, adriankuzminski@gmail.com

By: Larissa Ryan
04/11/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

FIND HOLY WEEK SERVICES HERE!
EGG DECORATING – 6:30 p.m. Pysanky, Ukranian egg decorating workshop using traditional materials and designs to create a folk patterned easter egg. Material fee, $5. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/#crafts
MEMORIAL LECTURE – 7 p.m. NYS Sen. James Seward delivers the Leslie G Rude Memorial Lecture titled “Politics, Protests, and PR: Public Service in the Age of Fake News, Alt-Left vs. Alt-Right, and Twitter wars.” Free and open to the public. Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Info, www.hartwick.edu/academics/annual-celebrations-lectures/leslie-g-rude-lecture/ or Alicia Fish @ (607)431-4021 or email fisha@hartwick.edu

By: Larissa Ryan
03/13/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAR. 14

HISTORY PRESENTATION – 2 p.m. “America’s First Presidential Campaign, The Election of 1800 and how it Changed the U.S.” by Richard Sternberg, Surgeon and Village Trustee. Free, open to the public. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader (607)547-0600
LIBRARY PRESENTATION – 7-8 p.m. Author & historian Dominick Reisen discusses researching and writing about local history. Cooperstown Village Library. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar

By: Larissa Ryan
02/01/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

PONG TOURNAMENT – 6-9 p.m. Mel’s at 22, 22 Chestnut St, Cooperstown.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Discussion of current events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
ICE SKATING – 3-7 p.m. Badger Park, Cooperstown.
GAGA BALL – 3:30-5 p.m. Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown.

By: Larissa Ryan
01/31/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JAN. 31

NINJA WARRIOR COURSE K-6 – 3:30-5 p.m. Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown.
KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
ICE SKATING – 3-7 p.m. Badger Park, Cooperstown.
NARCAN TRAINING – 3-4 p.m. Become certified to administer NARCAN in an emergency situation. Save a Life. Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties Inc., 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, www.friendsofrecoverydo.org
ICE HOCKEY – 6:30-9 p.m. Badger Park, Cooperstown.
DAVE’S FLICK PICKS – 6:30-8 p.m. “Sully” staring Tom hanks in the film adaptation of the events of the Miracle on the Hudson.Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
TRIVIA NIGHT – 6:30-9 p.m. Council Rock Brewery, 4861 NY-28, Cooperstown
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By: Larissa Ryan
01/27/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JAN. 27

COOPERTOWN WINTER CARNIVAL BEGINS!!!
MOVIE NIGHT – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Float with you friends in the pool while enjoying a movie. Root bear floats will be served afterward. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontaymca.org
HISTORY EXHIBITION – Noon-4 p.m.. “Oneonta’s Trolley Line: The Southern New York Railway.” Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontahistory.org/upcomingevents.htm#More
FUNDRAISER – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Brooks Chicken dinner to support the Susquehanna Animal Shelter. Tickets $10. Christ Episcopal Church, 46 River St, Cooperstown. Info, susquehannaanimalshelter.org/brooks-chicken-dinner-fundraiser/

By: Larissa Ryan
01/24/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JAN. 24

HISTORY – 2 p.m. Learn the story of the presidential election of 1800 and how it changed the United States. Village Trustee Richard Sternberg lectures on the topic at Woodside hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, call (607)547-0600
CYBERMOBILE – 9:30-9:50 a.m. The Four County Library System brings the mobile, computerized library system. Town Hall Assembly room, 3966 St. Hwy. 23 West Oneonta. Info, 4cls.org/cyberinfo.html

By: Larissa Ryan
01/19/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JAN. 19
ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists behind the “Local Heroes” exhibit. Project Space Gallery, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, www.oneonta.edu/academics/art/gallery/gallery.html
PICKLEBALL – Noon-2 p.m. Come learn the sport. Gymn floor, Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com
CONSERVATION MEETING – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Discussion of manure spreading strategies to reduce nutrient runoff. A must for farmers spreading or storing manure this winter. Otsego County Meadows Complex, 140 Ct. Hwy. 33W. RSVP by 1/12, (607)547-8337 ext. 4. or email weaverb@otsegosoilandwater.com
AUDITIONS – 3-6:30 p.m. Catskill Choral Society opens auditions for new members and potential Dox Apprentices. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 431-6060 to schedule and appointment.

By: Larissa Ryan
01/18/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18

FILM SERIES – 7 p.m. Winter Wednesday’s film series showing of “Birdman.” Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, foothillspac.org
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Discussion of current events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
MINECRAFT – 3:30-5:30 p.m. Open hours, no registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/
BOE MEETING – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cooperstown High School Library Media Center, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org/juniorsenior-high-school/
YARN CLUB – 6:30 p.m. For knitters and crocheters to learn and share skills and to work on winter projects. Registration preferred. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
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By: Larissa Ryan
01/17/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JAN. 17

POETRY READING – Noon. Award winning poet Danniel Schoonebeek to read from his poetry. Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, Hartwick Dr, Oneonta. Info, www.hartwick.edu/about-us/news-events/
KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
INFORMATION – 2-4 p.m. Free Front Door Information Session to educate individuals and families with developmental disabilities about the resources available from the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy St., Oneonta. Info, Sara Hanlon, D. Quality Life Planning, (607) 433-8417 or email, hanlons@arcotsego.org
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By: Larissa Ryan
01/10/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JAN. 10

SCHOOL RECEPTION – 5:30-7 p.m. The Cooperstown Central School invites parents and community members to welcome the new Superintendent of schools, Dr. William Crankshaw. Cooperstown Central School Cafeteria, 39 Linden Ave, Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org
HISTORY LUNCHEON – 11:30 a.m. Fly Creek Area Historical Society Luncheon, at Fly Creek Methodist Church. 811 Co Rd 26, Fly Creek. Info, fcahs.org
KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
PTA MEETING – 7-8 p.m. Cooperstown Elementary School Library Media Center, 21 Walnut St, Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org/elementary-school/
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By: Larissa Ryan
01/04/2017 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4

Last day to register for Cornell Cooperative Extension Public Speaking Workshop and the 4-H youth cooking workshop. Info, cceschoharie-otsego.org/events
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Discussion of Current Events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
YARN CLUB – 6:30 p.m. For Knitters and Crocheters to learn and share skills and to work on winter projects. Registration preferred. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
By: Larissa Ryan
12/21/2016 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
JAZZ MUSIC – 7 p.m. B-Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza Drive Oneonta. Info, bsideballroom.com/agenda-calendar/
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
SOUTHSDIE MALL SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta.
COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-4 p.m. Christmas Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. Info, cooperstownchamber.org/santas-house-in-cooperstown/
DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Discussion of Current Events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar
