By: Larissa Ryan
12/30/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
FROSTBITE 5K – Last Chance to run, walk, or bike during the month of December. Post your results, then a picture of yourself in an ugly sweater with your race bib for the chance to win prizes. Benefit for the Oneonta YMCA. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/
LIGHT TRAIL CONCLUDES – Last day to drive around Otsego County and view the holiday decorations. Visit www.facebook.com/GreatOtsegoLightTrail/ for directions.
By: Larissa Ryan
12/05/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
SUNDAY SERIES – 3 – 4 p.m. Friends of the Village Library presents ‘From Antebellum to Anti-Racism: Redirecting Your Down South Tourism’ featuring Sydney Waller discussing sites to include on a Civil Rights themed trip through the American South. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
By: Larissa Ryan
12/02/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
FROSTBITE 5K – Ongoing. Run, walk, or bike anytime during the month of December. Post your results, then a picture of yourself in an ugly sweater with your race bib for the chance to win prizes. Benefit for the Oneonta YMCA. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
By: Larissa Ryan
10/26/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
HIGH-LOW-WEEN PARTY – 7 p.m. Enjoy aerobic work out inspired by the ‘80s with Halloween songs. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0010 or click here
VOTE – Noon – 8 p.m. Early Voting open. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Click for details.
By: Larissa Ryan
05/06/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 7
KITCHEN CHEMISTRY – 2 p.m. Learn about acidity and what makes the sky blue with the AJ Read Science Discovery Center, from the comfort of your own kitchen. No special equipment required (except a red cabbage). Join the fun on Facebook live. Visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.
By: Larissa Ryan
02/12/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
VALENTINES DANCE – 6 p.m. Throw on cowboy boots, bring that special someone for fun line dancing class. Includes admission to Valentines HIGH Fitness at 7:15. Cost, $10/non-member. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/
By: Larissa Ryan
01/31/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
ICE HARVEST FEST – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Participate in traditional ice harvesting as was done 100 years ago (as long as ice is at least 8”). Also includes ice carving, fishing, hot soup buffet, exhibits by local businesses, more. Cost, $9/adult/teen. Children under 12 enter free. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org
By: Larissa Ryan
01/24/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
TEEN NIGHT – 6 – 8 p.m. Teens are invited to have fun featuring open gym, swimming, board games, crafts, a community services project, & free dinner for those who attend. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0001 or visit www.facebook.com/FamilyRN/
By: Larissa Ryan
01/23/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
STATE OF THE STATE – 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hear from your elected officials in local, county, state, federal government on the State of Otsego County. Learn about legislation & initiatives that may impact your business. Featuring Antonio Delgado, James Seward, John Salka, others. Cost, $40/non-member. Otsego Grill, Morris Hall, SUNY Oneonta. 607-432-4500 or visit otsegocc.com
By: Larissa Ryan
12/30/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Years Eve!
CELEBRATION – 5 p.m. Start a safe & sober New Years celebration with parade down Main St. followed by poetry readings, festival featuring live music, games, dancing, & special guest Anthony Eardley, Oneonta’s American Ninja Warrior. Then first ever talent show featuring $1000 prize at 7:30, then black-light after-party featuring entertainment by Cosmic Karma Fire Spinners. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.facebook.com/FNOneonta/
By: Larissa Ryan
12/29/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DECEMBER 30
ZUMBA PARTY – 6 – 7 p.m. Welcome New Year and party like it’s about to be 1920. Come dressed in best flapper outfit or wear black, white, & gold. Dress-up optional. Cost, $7/non-member. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/
By: Larissa Ryan
12/16/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
CLIMATE TALK – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn about global warming, species loss at talk ‘Climate Crisis: Heading for Extinction (And What To Do About It)’ by Dr. Art Weaver. Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St., Cooperstown.
By: Larissa Ryan
11/25/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE – 6 – 7 p.m. Get ready for Thanksgiving with Branch & Bloom. Create a centerpiece from pumpkins, fresh flowers to take home. Registration required, cost $10/person. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/
By: Larissa Ryan
11/13/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
CELEBRATION – 3 – 5 p.m. Join St. Mary’s Food Pantry to celebrate 40 years. Enjoy refreshments, tour the pantry. RSVP by 11/1. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. 607-386-2623 or e-mail doeridge2016@gmail.com
By: Larissa Ryan
10/24/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
PARANORMAL – 7 – 9 p.m. & 10 – Midnight. Join seasoned investigator for fun, education, exploration of paranormal possibilities of the opera house. Cost, $20/person. Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St., Earlville. 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com/halloween-events
