Farmers' Museum Crowd-Sourcing To Fund Retirement Home For 'Zeb' Retired, Zeb, a 23-year-old Percheron, is in line for a new home. The Farmers' Museum turned to crowd-sourcing on "Giving Tuesday" to raise $10,000 for the new dwelling. (Parker Fish/AllOtsego.com) By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – A cherished figure at The Farmer’s Museum is hoping to get a new home soon. Zeb, a 23-year-old Percheron, retired from full service two years ago, and museum officials are hoping to raise…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 24 Thanksgiving On The Farm Give the gift of Christmas to children in need. To participate in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program CLICK HERE! THANKSGIVING FUN – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour the farm, watch interpreters bake treats at the farmhouse, visit the blacksmith, more for this special holiday weekend. Admission by donation. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org VIKING FORGE – 5 p.m. Prepare for battle with BORAN who will teach how to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOV. 18 'The Exterminating Angels' Streaming At Foothills Give the gift of Christmas to children in need. To participate in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program CLICK HERE! OPERA – 12:55 p.m. See Ades’ “The Exterminating Angels” streaming live from The Met. Tickets, $20/adult. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org/index.php/shows/metropolitan-opera-in-hd/ CRAFT SHOW – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See over 100 crafters and artists, find unique gifts for the holiday and win prizes. FoxCare Center, 1…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Future Of Farming Conference FOOD & FARMING – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Conference “Careers and New Ventures,” features knowledgeable speakers, vendors, breakout sessions, panel discussion to inform and inspire NYS farmers and the public. Free, open to all. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/food-farm VETERANS TRIBUTE – 5-9 p.m. Concert in tribute to our Veterans featuring Joe Diffie. Cost, $25/adult, Veterans/active duty enter free. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Day Of The Dead In The Library LATINO HERITAGE – Noon-2 p.m. Celebrate Day of the Dead. Activities include games, sharing of stories and Mexican Cultural Traditions, coloring sugar skulls, building colorful displays to honor important people in your life. Cooperstown Village Library. Call 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ ADOPTOBERFEST!!! – Noon-4 p.m. Celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin painting contest, children’s costume contest, face painting, shelter tour, more. Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8111 or visit www.facebook.com/Susquehanna-Animal-Shelter-121696841223218/ You…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCT. 27 Visit The Haunted Hall Of Fame HALLOSCREAM TOUR – 7 p.m. Tour the ghostly galleries of the Haunted Hall of Fame. Cost $15/adult. Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-0397 or visit baseballhall.org/events/haunted-tour-17?date=0 OPEN MIC – 6-8 p.m. Present poetry, share stories, perform music, support local artists. Cooperstown Village Library. (607) 547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications cover the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 Future Of Food Conference FUTURE OF FOOD – 6-9 p.m. Join Origins Cafe, others to inspire, empower the community to eat and grow locally. Cost $40. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-437-2862 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/origins LECTURE – 7 p.m. Ecologies Dr. David Inouye delivers lecture on Environmental Education and Communication titled “the Effects of Climate Change on Wildflowers and animals in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.” Free, open to the public. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Call…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCT. 8 Classic Tractors On The Farm TRACTOR FEST – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn all about tractors and the ways they have been used on farms in NYS. A fun way to learn about the advance of agricultural technology. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. www.farmersmuseum.org/Tractor-Fest COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet 50 non-profit groups, learn what resources are available in our community. Bring donations of canned goods, coats, shoes, hygiene supplies for local elementary students to enter raffle.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Morgan Cars On Show MORGAN CAR SHOW – 9 a.m.-Noon. See 50 Morgan Sports Cars. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/autumn-mog-2017/ COOPTOBERFEST – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, music, vendors, activities, more. Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/Cooptoberfest/ You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County by putting the community back into the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCT. 1 Challenging 10K Race PIT RUN – 10:25 a.m. Participate in the most challenging 10K course in our area with runners from across NYS. Try the 5K, or the 2-Mile stroll if you prefer shorter distances. Enjoy a BBQ picnic, games, activities, live music after the races. Fee, $30. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Call (607) 432-8068 or visit www.pitrun.org FILM CLASS – 5 p.m. View “Heat of the Night.” Followed by discussion with the group. All welcome, just…
