AL RUBIN WINS COMPETITION CSO Conductor Contest Raises Record $46,321 Al Rubin, president, A&D Transport Services, which provides taxi and medical transport services in Central New York and the Southern Tier, took the honor of leading the The Catskill Symphony Orchestra in ‘Stars And Stripes Forever’ during this year’s Guest Conductor Competition at the SUNY Alumni Field House this evening. At right, Libby Cudmore, Managing Editor of The Freeman’s Journal, Hometown Oneonta and AllOTSEGO.com, challenged the audience to help her…
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Soup, Pancakes And Adopt a Furry Friend At SSPCA Enjoy a tasty soup luncheon, take home an artisan bowl and raise money for the Cooperstown Food Pantry at the annual Empty Bowls luncheon. The suggested $15 donation buys $225 worth of food for the food pantry, and you keep the handmade bowl. Noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, Christ Church Parish Hall, Fair St, Cooperstown. Info, Kathy Chase (607) 547-2627. • Sugaring Off Sundays return to The Farmers’ Museum!…
Hometown People: Feb. 14-15, 2019 Voting Now Open For CSO Conductor Contest Al Rubin, president, A&D Taxi, choral director Cindy Donaldson and Libby Cudmore, managing editor of the Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and AllOTSEGO.com, have all been announced as the competitors in this year’s Catskill Symphony Orchestra conductor contest. One dollar equals one vote, and whoever raises the most money in the competition will win a chance to conduct the CSO in “Stars and Stripes Forever” during the Cabaret…
Locals – Feb 14 – 15, 2019 SURVIVORS SOUGHT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE DINNER Al Rubin, Donaldson, Libby Cudmore Vie ONEONTA – Al Rubin, president, A&D Taxi, choral director Cindy Donaldson and Libby Cudmore, managing editor of the Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and AllOTSEGO.com, have all been announced as the competitors in this year’s Catskill Symphony Orchestra conductor contest. One dollar equals one vote, and whoever raises the most money in the competition will win a chance to conduct…
Polar Bear Plunge, Heart Health, Brunch, Plenty of Tunes Come cheer the bravest divers around as they take the icy plunge into Goodyear Lake to raise money for sick kids and their families at the annual Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump. 9:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. jump. Saturday, Feb. 16, Goodyear Lake. Info, www.pbjump.com • The annual outdoor games come inside as Lumberjacks show off their stuff. Demonstrations and music by Nick LeDuc. All proceeds benefit the Daily Bread…
Voting Now Open For CSO Conductor Contest ONEONTA – Al Rubin, president, A&D Taxi, choral director Cindy Donaldson and Libby Cudmore, managing editor of the Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and AllOTSEGO.com, have all been announced as the competitors in this year’s Catskill Symphony Orchestra conductor contest. One dollar equals one vote, and whoever raises the most money in the competition will win a chance to conduct the CSO in “Stars and Stripes Forever” during the Cabaret Concert, featuring the…
Winter Carnival Brings Comedy, Dancing,Treats Beat the winter blues with the annual Cooperstown Winter Carnival! Get the blood pumping at the Bob Smullins 5K/10K race, show off your trivia skills, dance the night away with Flux Capacitor and front your own imaginary band in the lip-synch contest. Friday-Sunday Feb.8-10, Main Street, Cooperstown. Info www.CooperstownWinterCarnival.com • On Friday, get some Brooks Chicken to help the Susquehanna SPCA. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown.…
CANO Chili Bowl, Hanford Ice Fest, Winter Staples Here It’s the most delicious day of the year as CANO hosts the annual Chili Bowl fundraiser. Buy a one-of-a-kind bowl decorated by a local artist and fill it up with tasty chili from local restaurants and organizations. Vote for your favorite to take the top prize! Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Wilber Mansion, Community Arts Network of Oneonta, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. (607) 432-2070. •…
Murder Mystery, Scottish Delights, Cat Yoga Returns Was it Mr. Mustard in the bedroom with the rope? Or Mrs. Scarlett in the study with the revolver? Only the Oneonta High School drama club knows the answer as they present “Clue: On Stage.” Tickets, $10. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 11-12, Oneonta High School, 130 Upper East Street, Oneonta. (607) 433-8200. •…
ONLINE Daily Newspaper Launched Editors with ink in their veins thrill at the news that traditional books are rebounding (10 percent as of mid-2018) and Kindle appears to have peaked, and is now declining (3.8 percent). Happily, Otsego County’s newspapers – the 211-year-old Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta, now 10 years old – are stable, profitable and ever-striving to serve the reading public, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. But www.AllOTSEGO.com is growing in leaps and…