Job Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Richfield Springs Community Center will host Ann Thayer for a talk on Alzheimer's warning signs and the Springfield Historical Society will dedicate a historic marker, among other news.…
Job Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Richfield Springs Community Center will host Ann Thayer for a talk on Alzheimer's warning signs and the Springfield Historical Society will dedicate a historic marker, among other news.…
The Community Foundation of Otsego County, which administers the Advocates for Springfield Fund, recently approved awards to two Springfield charitable organizations that support the health and well-being of the Town of Springfield. The Springfield 4th of July Committee and the Springfield Historical Society will each receive $500.00 toward upcoming events.…
Fred Culbert, far left, has been the voice of Springfield’s Fourth of July Parade for 30 years. Fred and wife, Maureen, are shown below. (Photos by Andrea House) Springfield Announces 2023 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal By ANDREA HOUSESPRINGFIELD Fred Culbert, the voice of Springfield’s Fourth of July Parade for 30 years, will be taking a break from announcing parade entries this year to lead the parade as grand marshal. For Springfield’s Fourth of July Committee, Culbert was an…
News Briefs: June 12, 2023 COMPILED By WRILEY NELSON Falk to Speak on Historic Paint Colors MILFORD—Otsego 2000 will present a lecture on historic paint colors by Cooperstown Graduate Program Professor of Material Culture Dr. Cindy Falk at the Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Historically, house paint was available in limited colors, some more expensive than others, and economic and cultural norms shaped color choices. The free talk is part of the Otsego 2000…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Theatrical Production of ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy theatrical production of ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ featuring a hilarious spin on the princess and the pea fairytale. Cost, $5 for the general public, available online or at the box office 1 hour before the show. Presented by the Mask and Hammer Theater Club at the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneontabulletin.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/theatre-department-mask-hammer-to-present-once-upon-a-mattress-performances/ BOOSTER CLINIC – 8:30 – 11 a.m. Bassett patients aged 18+…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 14 Learn Local Legend At Summer Sunday Series SUMMER SUNDAY SERIES – 1 – 3 p.m. Learn about local legend with Jack Ewan presenting “Timothy Murphy: Fact & Fiction” Revolutionary war soldier, sharpshooter, area resident, tall tale hero. Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Wilcox Ave., Oneonta. 607-287-7011 or visit swartwilcoxhouse.wordpress.com/calendar/upcoming-events/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 History Of Canals In Young America HISTORY SERIES – 6 p.m. Presentation “Who Wore It Better? The Trials of Progress and the Wise “Future Face of America”” discussing efforts by DeWitt Clinton and President George Washington to make internal improvements in the young country, specifically their efforts to build the Erie Canal, Potomac Company Canal Project. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar TEEN WRITERS – 4 p.m. Monthly program where teens participate…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Lumberjacks, Woodworking, More At Hanford Mills Festival WOODSMEN’S FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festival celebrates way people use, work with wood. Features lumberjack events, woodworking demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, local vendors, mill tours, food, music, crafts, science exhibits, more. Cost, $9/adult. Hanford Mills, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org FALL ART SHOW – 1 – 3 p.m. Fall show features works by Leatherstocking Brush & Pallete Club, local artists. Includes…