TIME OUT OTSEGO for FRIDAY, August 7

‘Fluid Lines’ Exhibit
Opening Reception

OPENING RECEPTION—5-8 p.m. “Fluid Lines.” Featuring works by Wanda Habenicht and Elise P. Church. First Friday event. Show runs through 8/30. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/

REVOLUTION—Read “The Spy” by James Fenimore Cooper, then join the group for a discussion at 5 p.m. Followed by a 6 p.m. lecture on 9/24 by Professor Charles Gallagher. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1520563956778060&set=a.557428283091637

OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR—8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring the rodeo by Painted Pony Championship Rodeo. Midway opens at 2 p.m. Held through 8/9. 48 Lake Street, Morris. (607) 263-5289 or https://otsegocountyfair.org/events/

BEGINNER MAHJONG—9 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

YOGA—9 a.m. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2004401473803925/2004401547137251?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

LIBRARY—10 a.m. “Lemonade on the Lawn.” Featuring crafts and kindergarten library card sign-up. All ages welcome. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1504509875050135&set=a.557428283091637

SENIOR ART—10-11 a.m. “Oil Painting for Seniors.” Held Fridays through 8/28. Worcester Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1297700452498626&set=a.418484840420196

COFFEE & PUZZLES—10 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

YOGA—10 a.m. Held each Friday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1317002273901777&set=a.418484840420196

SENIOR COFFEE HOUR—10:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles, special events and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or https://libraries.4cls.org/hartwick/events/

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of sweet sausage on a roll, German potato salad, cauliflower and fresh berries. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

GARDEN—Noon to 12:30 p.m. “What’s Bugging You” series presents “Managing Spotted Lanternfly at Home.” Integrated Pest Management webinars given by Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the first Friday of each month. Visit https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/events/whats-bugging-you-webinars?fbclid=IwAR2Z1YauDmRdYUjxc_JsifbWDIzEg9cqM_DyZraYBoiW4ygEZS4_QAycyp8 

BLOOD DRIVE—1-5 p.m. Oneonta Elks Lodge 1312, 86 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/OpenStudio8Weeks

OPEN HOUSE—2-6 p.m. Sip, shop and celebrate. Keri’s Upscale Resale Consignment, 6208 State Highway 28, Fly Creek. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122105786973401820&set=gm.27722741680692013&idorvanity=321873527872198

LIVE MUSIC—4-6 p.m. Special performance by artists from The Glimmerglass Festival, featuring pieces from opera to Broadway. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122292748802033511&set=a.122108023958033511

GOLF LESSON—5 p.m. Ladies Learn to Golf. Group lesson and captain and crew fun with an experienced guide. No experience needed. Colonial Ridge Golf Course, 195 Bateman Road, Laurens. (607) 263-5291 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10165575877982329&set=a.10151902571942329

LIVE MUSIC—5:30 p.m. Yolanda Bush and the Cool Water Collective. The Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage, Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 434-8458 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122182426142871699&set=pcb.122182428140871699

SELF DEFENSE—5:30 p.m. Free Women’s Self Defense Class. Held first Friday of each month. Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy, 5366 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-8862 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1555908419661806&set=a.529327332319925

WORKSHOP—5:30 p.m. “Cup and a Canvas.” Fees apply; registration required. Catskill Water Discovery Center, 699 County Road 38, Arkville. (845) 586-1400 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/workshops/cup-and-canvas

OPEN MIC—6 p.m. Poems, songs, dance, stories, comedy and more. Register at the door to perform. Donations appreciated. Held first Friday of each month. Presented by The Telegraph School at the Little Star Stage, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3785 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1806945107235834&set=a.740265417237147

FITNESS CENTER—6-8 p.m. Fees apply. Open 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; then 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays in August. Schenevus Central School District, 159 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 638-5881 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1504327225042125&set=a.466767415464783

LIVE MUSIC—6-9 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: The Herring and The Hummingbird. Back patio, The Lake House, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs. (720) 940-8377 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122214896300321695&set=a.122109156536321695

LIVE MUSIC—6-10 p.m. Scattered Flurries. Includes food truck, outdoor/indoor bar and bonfire. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ommegang.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=988101080438906&set=a.160120909903598

DANCE—7-9 p.m. “Contra Dance with Bog Hollow.” Featuring caller Peter Stix. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Tickets required. Hyde Hall Wood Barn, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contra-dance-tickets-1984486437355?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “The Civilities.” Free; suggested donation appreciated. Also showing at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on 8/8 and at 5 p.m. on 8/9. See website for additional performances. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/home/

LIVE MUSIC—8 p.m. Robin and Linda Williams. A robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country music. Night Eagle Café at the Lansing Area Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Road, North Lansing. (845) 270-0441 or https://www.nighteaglecafe.org/

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