I believe a child will read of their own volition when they are given a book they truly enjoy reading, and these are several authors which I have learned can make readers of even the most ardent iPad kids.…
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SELF PUBLISHING—7:30 p.m. “Self-Publishing Primer + Reading.” Featuring local writers Shannon Delany, Jim Loudon and Jennifer Donohue sharing their journeys to print. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.canoneonta.org/writers-salon…
In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 Dec. 16, 1927 – Feb. 15, 2022 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.…
LETTER from DOUGLAS GEERTGENS Writer explains ‘what schools should teach’ In a previous essay, I asked; Why Do We Have Schools? Parents and other family members took on the major responsibility for teaching children whatever it was they thought they should know. As in much of the animal kingdom, the adults play a very important role in teaching their young what they need to know to survive. We are born and eventually we die. Those who best learn how to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 28 Reading Literary, Speculative Fiction READING – 7 – 8:30 p.m. English professors from SUNY Delhi share their creative writing in literary & speculative genres. Includes Q&A session after reading. Sponsored by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/…
Sorin Debuts Book At Roots Brewing Co. …
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Kids Make Holiday Ornaments HOLIDAY WORKSHOP – 1 – 3 p.m. Children are invited to decorate their own Christmas bulb, sing along to Christmas carols on player piano. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org/index.htm…
Cooperstown Shooting Inspires Oneonta Author’s 3rd Novel…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 American Masterpieces Performed In Stamford CONCERT – 3 p.m. Stamford Friends of Music present Pegasus: The Orchestra performing American masterpieces Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland, others. Suggested donation, $12/person. Stamford United Methodist Church, 88 Main St., Stamford. Visit friendsmusic.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Family Fun At The Mills FAMILY SATURDAY – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring kids for fun tour featuring hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family concert by Dave Ruch featuring sing-a-longs, movement songs, more at 1. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org/programs/events/family-saturdays/…
