TIME OUT OTSEGO for THURSDAY, August 13

Summer Activities in Husky Park

SUMMER—5:30 p.m. “Thursdays in Husky Park.” Bring a chair/blanket and enjoy a fun, relaxed summer evening. All welcome. This week features bounce houses, SQSPCA, dog activities, and demonstrations and more. Also held 8/20. Husky Park, Hartwick. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1559429052892362&set=pcb.1559429496225651

OTSEGO COUNTY—9 a.m. Meeting of the Public Works Committee, chaired by Keith McCarty. Board Chambers, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4202 or https://www.youtube.com/@otsegocountynewyork/live

LIBRARY—10 a.m. Summer Reading Program. Continues Thursdays through 8/27. Unadilla Public Library, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1038860685641700&set=a.244415948419515

CONNECTIONS—10 a.m. “Outdoor Mindful Walk with Stephanie.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

CRAFT—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Open Sew.” Work with fellow crafters on current projects. Fees apply. Message/call to reserve a spot. Held each Thursday. Leatherstocking Quilts, 155 Main Street, Suite B, Oneonta. (607) 441-3111 or https://leatherstocking-quilts.square.site/calendar

OTSEGO COUNTY—11 a.m. Meeting of the Solid Waste and Environmental Concerns Committee, chaired by James Powers. Board Chambers, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4203 or https://www.youtube.com/@otsegocountynewyork/live

LIBRARY—11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Power Up with S.T.E.A.M.: Egg Drop.” For ages 8-12. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1411386574346105&set=a.546921787459259

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 turkey cold plate, pasta salad, marinated broccoli salad and apple brown Betty. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.

CONNECTIONS—12:30-2 p.m. “Learn American Sign Language.” Held each Thursday. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

ART—1 p.m. “Zentangle.” Meditative drawing method that uses structured patterns to create abstract art. Open to ages 18+. Free. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1346713124264025&set=a.418484840420196

OTSEGO COUNTY—1 p.m. Meeting of the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, chaired by Daniel Wilber. Board Chambers, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4203 or https://www.youtube.com/@otsegocountynewyork/live

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP—1-2:30 p.m. Free group open to all aged 18+; drop-ins welcome. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. A safe and confidential space to focus on understanding the grief process, make sense of strong emotions, and learn from other community members. Held second Thursday of each month. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Road 52, Cooperstown. (607) 432-5525.

CRAFT CLASS—1 p.m. “Macramé Wall Hanging.” Registration required. Suggested donation appreciated. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

LIBRARY—1 p.m. Ryan Bliss Magic Show. Unadilla Public Library, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1038860685641700&set=a.244415948419515

OPEN STUDIO—1-4 p.m. Bring your own art project and work alongside other artists/crafters. Held each Thursday. Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center, 124 Main Street, Morris. (607) 263-2150 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122110045412775799&set=a.122109465902775799

BASEBALL—1 p.m. Author series presents “In the Japanese Ballpark: Behind the Scenes of Nippon Professional Baseball” by Rob Fitts. Explore the unique culture of Japanese baseball. Presentation held in the Discovery Zone, followed by Q&A and book signing. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or https://baseballhall.org/events/author-series-japanese-ballpark-behind-scenes-nippon-professional-baseball

POTTERY—2-4 p.m. “Clay for Kids.” Open to children ages 6-14. Held Thursdays through 9/3. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/PaywhatyoucanClayforKidsSession24weeks

HOBBY HANGOUT—3 p.m. “Homemade Stickers.” Bring a work in progress or start something new. Open to all aged 8+. Springfield Center Library, 129 County Highway 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1066803289005133&set=a.222190773466393

VETERANS—3-5 p.m. Tour the Oneonta Veterans Museum, featuring memorabilia, photographs and more, donated by local families. Free; donations appreciated. On view 3-5 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. American Legion Post 259, 279 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122206890842460363&set=a.122095360988460363

FARMERS MARKET—3-6 p.m. Farm-fresh corn, vegetables, breads, maple products and more. Oneonta Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 267-4732 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1414839250750449&set=a.419071073660610

MORRIS FARMERS’ MARKET—3-5:30 p.m. Held each Thursday through October. Pavilion, Guy Rathbun Park, 117 Main Street, Morris. (607) 263-5203 or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083302834119

GENEOLOGY—4 p.m. “Unearth a Story: Ancestry and Digging into your Family Tree.” Edmeston Free Library, 26 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 965-8208 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1431545352133894?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

CAR SHOW—4-7 p.m. “Weekly Thursdays Cruise-In.” All welcome to participate or view. 50/50 raffle, music and fun. Held Thursdays through 9/24. Presented by Tom and Doug’s Cruise-In at the Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 376-1709 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1278435221082449/1278435264415778?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfe

LIBRARY—4:30 p.m. “Teen Writers Group.” Recommended ages 12-18. Held each Thursday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

PRACTICE—5 p.m. LARP Fight Practice. Open to the public; no experience needed. Held Thursdays, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Group uses the lightest touch foam padded weapon combat system. Big pavilion in Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. angrygnome23@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122211880724285514&set=a.122102968988285514

CLAM NIGHT—5-7 p.m. All welcome. Eat in or take out. Fees apply. Held each Thursday. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122209890608460363&set=a.122095360988460363

ART—5:30 p.m. “Paint and Sip Party.” All materials provided. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1440890188062410&set=a.546921787459259

HONOR FLIGHT—6 p.m. Meet the Leatherstocking Honor Flight and learn about signing up, or just get questions answered. Laurens American Legion, 11 Main Street, Laurens. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163509514488651&set=gm.2563645747409766&idorvanity=503131676794527

PUBLIC SPEAKING—6 p.m. Oneonta Toastmasters. Meet to build confidence, find your voice and overcome fears of public speaking. Held via Zoom and in person each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Green Earth Health Market Community Room, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. vpm-9253@toastmastersclubs.org or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1419185380251477&set=a.560682079435149

WALKING CLUB—6 p.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

FESTIVAL—6:30 p.m. “Folk Fest for Food.” Food, bake sale, T-shirts, 50/50 raffle and free music. Proceeds benefit Cherry Valley’s Daily Bread Food Pantry. Continues 8/20 and 8/27. NBT Parking Lot, Main Street, Cherry Valley.

OTSEGO COUNTY HISTORY—6:30 p.m. Jim Loudon talks about his book, “The Boxcar Settlement: Oneonta’s Lost Neighborhood.” Presented by the Otsego County Historical Association. Free and open to the public. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 547-8070 or https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/

POTTERY—6:30-9:30 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

LIVE MUSIC—6:30-8:30 p.m. “Sangria at Sunset: The Burned Over Revival.” Sangria and live music while watching the sun set over the scenic Fly Creek Valley. Pail Shop Vineyards. 124 Goose Street, Fly Creek. (607) 282-4035 or https://www.pailshopvineyards.com/music-2026

LIVE MUSIC—6:30 p.m. 38th Summer Concert Series: Country Melody. Traditional country music. Stewart’s ice cream sundaes and water available for purchase. Held rain or shine. Presented by the Unadilla Historical Association. Community House Lawn, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10164281399933276&set=gm.1033807495974345&idorvanity=375683008453467

CONCERT—6:30 p.m. Cooperstown Community Band. Haslett Park, Fort Plain. (607) 267-9051.

THEATER—7 p.m. Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” with a 1969 twist. Tickets required. Held Wednesdays and Thursdays through 8/13. Presented by the Glimmer Globe Theatre at Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1453 or https://www.facebook.com/GlimmerGlobeTheatre

CONCERT—7 p.m. 2026 Oneonta Summer Concert Series: The Small Town Big Band. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0680 or https://www.facebook.com/oneontarec/posts/pfbid094iNmbA673hUV3dJ5PJkhSwdunY3SXdXX5Bg2XwuLDoYoA79f8xNGVxMv8XqBS1sl

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “The Civilities.” Free; suggested donation appreciated. Also showing at 7:30 p.m. on 8/14, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 8/15, and at 5 p.m. on 8/16. Presented by the Franklin Stage Company at Chapel Hall, Franklin. 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/home/

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