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Thursday, March 28

COFFEE WITH COOP—8:30 p.m. Virtual session with Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE and the recently named CEO at Bassett Healthcare. Presented online by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce. Visit https://www.facebook.com/cooperstownchamber

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday with instructor Carol Thompson. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

RAILROAD—10 a.m. “The Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad.” An audio-visual documentary presented by author/historian Jim Loudon. Rescheduled from 2/29. Springfield Community Center, 129 County Highway 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

CONNECTIONS—10:30 a.m. Open Tai Chi. Connections at Clark Sports Center, Studio #2, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch Yankee pot roast, potatoes, carrots and apple pie. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

CAREER FAIR—1-4 p.m. “Spring Into Your Future: Career & Internship Fair.” School of Liberal Arts and Business. Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. career@oneonta.edu or visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/career-development-center/events

OPENING DAY—1-5 p.m. The national pastime returns. Celebrate the first day of baseball season with viewing of live games from around Major League Baseball. Included with HoF admission. Seating on first come, first serve basis. Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or visit https://baseballhall.org/visit/events

STEAM—3:45-4:45 p.m. “Kids Can Code: Create a World.” Children aged 8-12 learn basic coding skills using Scratch. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

LIBRARY—5 p.m. Crafters group meets to make a teacup bird feeder. Bring your own teacup or mug. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

NETWORKING NIGHT—5-7 p.m. Meet local professionals, businesses, and community members with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. Free admission. Food/beverage available for purchase. Wise Guys Sammy’s, 261 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 267-4347 or visit https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2024-networking-night-wise-guys-1112

GAME NIGHT—5-10 p.m. Play board games with friends, new and old. Held each Thursday. Serenity Hobbies, 152 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7276 or visit https://www.facebook.com/serenityhobbies

DINNER—5-8 p.m. International Night featuring 3-course meal of French origins. $30/person. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9931 or visit https://www.otesaga.com/dine/seasonal-dining

ART—5:30 p.m. Golden Artist Colors Presentation. Open discussion exploring artists and collaboration with Golden Artist Colors. Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.canoneonta.org/golden-artist-colors-presentation

SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” $15/lesson. Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.). Held each Thursday. Roll Around Skate Club, Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064515077240

LECTURE—6 p.m. “Lost Women of Baseball.” Presented by Leslie Heaphy. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

ART WORKSHOP—6-8:30 p.m. Make jewelry out of silver precious metal clay in beginner-friendly workshop. 2 sessions with Marissa Perkins of Creative Roots Studio to create authentic silver jewelry. Cost, $125/person, materials included. 2nd session held 4/4. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/

DANCING—6-9 p.m. “Red Barn Open Dance Night.” Line dancing with food, cold drinks, more. Includes lessons for beginners. $5 cover charge. Red Barn Brewery and Kountry Kitchen, 3883 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 267-4353 or visit https://www.facebook.com/UpstateLineDancing/

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

EASTER—6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship and a meal. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102 or visit https://www.firstumc-oneonta.org/

WORD THURSDAY—7 p.m. Open mic with presentation by featured poets, authors and more. Suggested donation, $3. Presented by Bright Hill Press and Literary Center, Treadwell. (607) 829-5055 or visit https://www.facebook.com/brighthp

BEEKEEPING—7 p.m. Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association monthly meeting with educational presentations. This month, learn why some hives die over the winter with Steve Davis. This meeting features a raffle for a nucleus colony to get started beekeeping this spring. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/leatherstockingbeekeeping/

Friday, March 29

KNITTING CIRCLE—9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held every Friday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

EASTER—10 a.m. to noon. “Hop’pening.” Meet the Easter Bunny, grab a basket of goodies and more. Free, open to the public. Leatherstocking Credit Union, 24 Glen Avenue, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5700 or visit https://www.lsrfcu.org/

BASEBALL—11 a.m. “Voices of the Game: Leslie Heaphy.” Discuss issues relating to women in baseball, Negro Leagues baseball and the Hall of Fame’s Black Baseball Initiative. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or visit https://baseballhall.org/events/voices-game-leslie-heaphy

YOUTH—11 a.m. “Pre-K Storytime with Mary.” Free program to engage children with songs, stories, activities, more. Held each Friday. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of tuna sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, three-bean salad and carnival cookies. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

EASTER—12:10 p.m. Good Friday. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102 or visit https://www.firstumc-oneonta.org/

BOOK CLUB—1 p.m. “Other Birds” discussion with the club at the Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Otego Community Center, 5 River Street, Otego. RedCrossBlood.org

BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Main Street Baptist Church, Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

ART WORKSHOP—2 p.m. “Spring Rainbow Painting for Kids.” Free program for kids and tweens. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext. 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

EASTER—3-6 p.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401 or visit https://www.facebook.com/southsidemall/

BENEFIT CONCERT—8 p.m. doors open at 7 p.m. “Mr. Paperback” returns, featuring Darcy, Cody and Matt Gibson on guitar, keyboard, vocals, bass, and drums, to support the work of Bigger Dreams Productions. Features cash bar. Admission by donation. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.facebook.com/biggerdreamsproductions

Saturday, March 30

FARM MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open each Saturday. Pathfinder Produce, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057479678258

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Produce, arts, crafts and more from area producers. Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

FARMERS’ MARKET—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh vegetables, local meats and handmade crafts at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or visit https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

SPRING FEST—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Spring Awakening in Sharon Springs.” Easter egg hunt down Main Street, vendors, workshops, unique celebrations of the season by Main Street shops, more. Free to attend. Main Street, Sharon Springs. (518) 424-3668 or visit https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=80002090075430

COLLEGE—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FAFSA completion workshop with Herkimer College. Local high school and current college students invited. Robert McLaughlin College Center, Room 294, Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer. (315) 574-4035 or visit https://www.herkimer.edu/herkimer-news/v/3665/herkimer-college-to-host-financial-aid-completion-event

EASTER EGG HUNT—10 a.m. to noon. Family fun day featuring an Easter egg hunt on state park grounds. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or visit https://hydehall.org/

TAX PREP—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Saturdays through 4/15. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-administration-and-accounting-department/vita/

EASTER—10:30 a.m. Town of Maryland Easter Egg Hunt. Open to children Pre-K through third grade. Bring your own basket. Easter Bunny available for pictures. Borst Field, Schenevus.  (607) 638-1924 or visit https://www.facebook.com/marylandny

ASTRONOMY—10:30 a.m. “Max Goes to the Moon Planetarium Show.” Immersive, multimedia experience hosted by SUNY Oneonta students and staff. $3/person, open to the public. Best for ages 3-12. Reservations required. Please arrive 15 minutes early. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, West Dormitory Road, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or visit https://www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC

EXHIBIT FINALE—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last day to view “Made in Middlefield.” Paintings, textiles and more by Middlefield artists. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown (607) 547-5327 or visit https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/

ASTRONOMY—11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show.” Immersive, multimedia experience  hosted by SUNY Oneonta students and staff. $3/person. Reservations required. Please arrive 15 minutes early. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, West Dormitory Road, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or visit https://www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC

EASTER—Noon to 2 p.m. “Cherry Valley Easter Egg Hunt.” Find all the egg signs around downtown to collect a prize. Includes drawings for Easter baskets, and Girl Scout cookies, too. Pick up a map at The Telegraph School, 83 Alden Street, Cherry Valley. Visit https://www.thetelegraphschool.org/

OPERA—1 p.m. The Met presents “Romeo Et Juliette.” Tickets, $22/adult. Lunch available for purchase. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/

EASTER—1-4 p.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401 or visit https://www.facebook.com/southsidemall/

ASTRONOMY—1:30 p.m. “Out There: Quest for Exoplanets Planetarium Show.” Immersive, multimedia experience hosted by SUNY Oneonta students and staff. $3/person, open to the public. Reservations required. Please arrive 15 minutes early. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, West Dormitory Road, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or visit https://www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC

WRITERS GROUP—1:30-3:30 p.m. Supportive group to practice writing exercises and receive feedback. Session held through May 18. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

DRUM CIRCLE—2 p.m. Drum and dance with the Oneonta Drum Circle. The Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1143332016651131

Sunday, March 31
EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER—7 a.m. Sunrise service in the courtyard followed by Easter egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102 or visit https://www.firstumc-oneonta.org/

PERFORMANCE—6-9 p.m. “The Authentic ‘Willy’s Chocolate Experience’ Experience.” Admission by donation. Cash bar available for 21+. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/

Monday, April 1
EASTER MONDAY

BOOK CLUB—“Show & Tell Book Club.” Choose a book to read around the theme of the month and then discuss that book at the meeting. April’s theme is “tearjerkers.” Meeting held 5:30-7 p.m. on 4/25. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday with instructor Carol Thompson. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

PLAY & LEARN—10 a.m. Guided sensory learning for children aged 5 and under. Held each Monday. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

SENIOR WALK—10 a.m. Seniors walk the track and gym floor with Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/

CONNECTIONS—10:30-11:30 a.m. “One on One Tech Support.” Reserve a spot to get help using personal devices, from iphones to tablets. Held each first Monday of the month with Debra Miller. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com

BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 6 p.m. Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, Worcester. RedCrossBlood.org

WILDLIFE—1:30 p.m. “Birds of Prey” live bird presentation with Cindy Page of the Page Wildlife Center. Free, open to the public. Robert McLaughlin College Center , room 288, Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer. (315) 866-0300 ext. 8286 or visit https://www.herkimer.edu/herkimer-news/v/3672/herkimer-college-to-host-live-bird-presentation

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

EXERCISE—2-3 p.m. “Choga Flow.” Chair yoga led by certified instructor Wanda Hunt. Cost, donation of 1 non-perishable food item for the Richfield Springs Food Pantry. Held each Monday. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/

TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Mondays and Tuesdays through 4/15. 2nd floor, Golisano Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-administration-and-accounting-department/vita/

Tuesday, April 2

COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be on the Adams Farm Trail,  Rogers Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Contact hike leader Loretta Brady, (917) 497-0446, or visit https://susqadk.org/ 

REOPENING—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum reopens for the 2024 season. 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/

OPENING DAY—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit new exhibits “As They Saw It: Women Artists Then & Now” on view through 9/2, “50-Pound Blanket: Photographs by Joshua Ives” on view through 5/12, “Stitched In Time: One Family’s Quilts” on view through 5/12. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

YOUTH—10 a.m. “Preschool Tuesdays.” Toddlers and their families are invited for 1-hour program featuring story time, gallery tours, active play and art projects. This week explore works of Georgia O’Keeffe and make giant flower artworks. Included with museum admission. Held each Tuesday The Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

TECH HELP—10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop in with a device to get tech questions answered. Anything from navigating Google to using the library app. Each Tuesday or by appointment. Free. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

JOB FAIR—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free seven county virtual job fair. Employers from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. Free, registration required. Presented by Working Solutions. Visit https://www.working-solutions.org/news/free-virtual-job-fair-tuesday-april-2-2024?fbclid=IwAR3Nlo9FtxVSMUzJEgWiwbpulg5f_BUgC48RdG3Ii-AKaB4o1cuaEnt35h0

BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

ART TALK—2 p.m. “What is Art?” Discussion with Youth Programs Manager Michelle Bosma, to deepen the public’s understanding of art in the Western canon and the cultural practices that shaped its development. Free, registration required. Suggested donation, $10. Presented over Zoom by Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

SUPPORT GROUP—2 p.m. “Caregiver Support Group.” Connect with local caregivers, identify resources, get strategies for self-care. Facilitated by Helios Care professionals. Free, registration required. Held again on April 16. United Ministry of Delhi, 1 Church Street, Delhi. (607) 432-5525 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/support-for-families/caregiver-resources/

MEET & GREET—5:30-7 p.m. “Welcome Home Cooperstown” gathering to welcome new residents to the village. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Mondays and Tuesdays through 4/15. 2nd floor, Golisano Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-administration-and-accounting-department/vita/

Wednesday, April 3

STORYTIME—10 a.m. Library staff read storybooks to children. Held each Wednesday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center, (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/ 

STORYTIME—10 a.m. Bring babies and toddlers down each Wednesday for an entertaining story read aloud by library staff. Held each Wednesday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

STORYTIME—10 a.m. Bring the children down each Wednesday to listen to a story, then participate in related craft and snack time. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus/

BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. RedCrossBlood.org

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

JOB FAIR—2-4 p.m. Featuring employers from Cooperstown Dreams Park to The Farmers’ Museum to Otsego County and others. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8401 or visit https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownPres/

CROCHET CIRCLE—3 p.m. Bring a crochet project and work with friends, learn to crochet, more. Supplies available. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

MUSICIANS—4-5:30 p.m. “Creative Musicianship with Wyatt Ambrose.” Hands-on class providing musicians of all skill sets and instruments the tools for creative fulfillment through music. $80/non-members. Held Wednesdays through 4/24. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit https://www.canoneonta.org/

LIBRARY CRAFT—6-7 p.m. Jewel Making with the Monthly Craft Club. Registration required. Materials provided. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

ART CLASS—6-9 p.m. “Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing” Non-instructional workshop with nude models for sketching. Hosted by a Cooperstown Art Association member, who will be present to field questions and comments. $18/session, cash. Held each Wednesday. Cancellations will be communicated prior to session. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit https://www.cooperstownart.com/

Thursday, April 4

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday with instructor Carol Thompson. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

STORYTIME – 10 a.m. Library staff read to children from a picture book. Held each Thursday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

ART WORKSHOP—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Art Journaling with Chelly Lisenby.” $70/person. Held Thursdays through 4/25. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit https://www.canoneonta.org/

CONSERVATION—1-2:30 p.m. “Get the Kids Out: Invasive Species.” Kids explore and learn about invasive species through activities and games. Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Fortin Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-invasive-species

CAREER FAIR—1-4 p.m. “Spring into Your Future: Career & Internship Fair.” School of Education, Human Ecology and Sports Science. Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. career@oneonta.edu or visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/career-development-center/events

ART TALK—2 p.m. “Experiencing Art.” Discussion with Youth Programs Manager Michelle Bosma, to develop participants’ aesthetic sense and practice articulating experiences of art with others. Free, registration required. Suggested donation, $10. Presented over Zoom by Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

FUNDRAISER—5-11 p.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios Care programs. Reservations recommended. B Side Ballroom and Supper Club, 1 Clinton Plaza Drive, Oneonta. (607) 432-2053or visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/

GAME NIGHT—5-10 p.m. Play board games with friends, new and old. Held each Thursday. Serenity Hobbies, 152 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7276 or visit https://www.facebook.com/serenityhobbies

SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” $15/lesson. Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.). Held each Thursday. Roll Around Skate Club, Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064515077240

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

Friday, April 5

TEEN BOOK CLUB—Group chooses a book to read and then discuss at the meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Free, snacks provided. Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

KNITTING CIRCLE—9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held every Friday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

YOUTH—11 a.m. “Pre-K Storytime with Mary.” Free program to engage children with songs, stories, activities, more. Held each Friday. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

GARDEN—Noon-12:30 p.m. What’s Bugging You series presents “Weed Identification and Rats in Vegetable Gardens.” Integrated Pest Management webinars presented by Cornell 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—1-6 p.m. New Lisbon Town Hall, 908 County Road 16, Garratsville. RedCrossBlood.org

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

ECLIPSE STORIES—2 p.m. “Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories” with master storyteller Perry Ground. Hear about the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes around the sun and eclipse events. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta

YARN CLUB—2-3:30 p.m. First Friday each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

OPENING RECEPTION—5-8 p.m. “Cape Light.” Exhibit of images of Cape Cod by Tim Shaffer. Refreshments available. Cherry Valley First Friday event. Show runs through 4/28. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/

FIRST FRIDAY – 6-9 p.m. “Vinyl Night with DJ Raphael.” Bring records to play and get a raffle ticket. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33 Cooperstown. (607) 544-1800 or visit https://www.ommegang.com/events/first-fridays-vinyl-night-at-the-tap-house/

CONTRADANCE—7:30-10:30 p.m. Fun, social dance with the Otsego Dance Society, featuring music by George Wilson and Alan Thomson, with Peter Stix calling. Suggested donation, $10/adult. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://otsegodancesociety.weebly.com/

COMEDY—8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Stand-up comedy show with headliner Jimmy McCartney, featuring Mikael Gregg and emcee Don Wyckoff. Tickets, $20. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/

Saturday, April 6

POTLUCK—Last day to RSVP for the “Whole-Food Plant Based Community Potluck.” To be held 4/13 from 3-5 p.m. Crumhorn Coffee House, 2515 State Highway 28, Oneonta. (607) 267-4647or visit https://www.facebook.com/crumhorncoffeehouse

BIRDING — 7:30 a.m. “A Day at Montezuma NWR & Wetlands” with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. No charge for admission. Carpoolers meet at Dietz Street Parking Lot, Oneonta.
(607) 397-3815 or visit https://www.facebook.com/DelawareOtsegoAudubonSociety/

FARM MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open each Saturday. Pathfinder Produce, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057479678258

DISCUSSION—9 a.m. “Dems to Discuss 27 Market Street.” Monthly meeting of the Oneonta Democratic Club, featuring Common Council member Don Mathisen presenting a brief overview of the development plans for RSS at 27 Market Street. RSVP required. Get Fresh on Main Café, 254 Main Street, Oneonta. garymaffei@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068905072401

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Produce, arts, crafts and more from area producers. Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

FARMERS’ MARKET—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh vegetables, local meats and handmade crafts at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or visit https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick College Drive, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

HISTORY CENTER—10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “17th Annual Postcard, Book, and Ephemera Show and Sale.” Vendors, auction, 50/50 raffle, and highlights from the upcoming summer exhibition by the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Free admission. Held in the social room of the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/

ART WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to noon. “Kids Comic Creation Lab with William Waggoner.” Open to children aged 5-12. $5/person plus materials fee. Registration required. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or visit https://roxburyartsgroup.org/event/kids-comic-creation-lab-with-william-waggoner/

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Blacksmithing for Beginners.” Introductory class teaching the basics of blacksmithing, including building a fire, heating metal and hammer control. $120/non-members includes lunch and materials. Pre-registration required. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/event/workshop-blacksmithing/

TAX PREP—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Saturdays through 4/15. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-administration-and-accounting-department/vita/

ART WORKSHOP—1-3 p.m. “From Sketch to Story: An Introduction to Narrative Art and Comic Drawing.” Open to ages 13+. Tickets, $20/person, registration required. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or visit https://roxburyartsgroup.org/event/from-sketch-to-story-an-introduction-to-narrative-art-and-comic-drawing/

WRITERS GROUP—1:30-3:30 p.m. Supportive group to practice writing exercises and get feedback. Session held through May 18. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

TOUR—2 p.m. “Guest Star Gallery Tour with Karen Quinn.” Senior historian/curator of art and culture at the New York State Museum tours exhibit of Winslow Homer’s wood engravings, on whose work she wrote her master’s thesis. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext. 106 or visit https://www.arkellmuseum.org//events-calendar

SPRING WORKSHOP—4-7 p.m. “Red Tent: Springtime, Fertility and Pysanky Workshop.” $20. The Telegraph School, 83 Alden Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3785 or visit https://www.facebook.com/TheTelegraphSchool/  

CONCERT—6 p.m. Jazz Day Concert. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4000 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/

CONCERT—7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. “The Frank White Experience: A Live Tribute to The Notorious B.I.G.” Tickets, $30. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-frank-white-experience-a-live-tribute-to-the-notorious-big-tickets-697954399397?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday, April 7

HEALING—11 a.m. “Insights for Healing.” Core energetic practitioner and massage therapists Marian Burke and Ellen Cook share insights and experience on the potential of releasing emotional burdens and energy blocks. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600 or visit https://www.greenearthoneonta.com/

FUNDRAISER—Noon to 5 p.m. (or until sold out). Annual Chicken Barbecue to support Hartwick Company #1. $15/dinner. Hartwick Company #1 Fire Department, 3088 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-7741 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hartwickfireco1

OUTDOORS—2-4 p.m. “Queer Outdoors: Emmons Pond Bog.” Learn about bogs, how they develop and their cultural significance. Mud expected. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association. Meet in the parking lot. Emmons Pond Bog, 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta. (607) 375-7280 or visit https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/queer-outdoors-emmons-pond-bog

THEATRE—2-4 p.m. “Next! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights.” Free reading of “Fall Forever” by Eva Schegulla. Free, open to the public. Auditorium, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

Monday, April 8
ECLIPSE

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday with instructor Carol Thompson. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

PLAY & LEARN—10 a.m. Guided sensory learning for children aged 5 and under. Held each Monday. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

SENIOR WALK—10-11 a.m. Seniors walk the track and gym floor with Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of TBA. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café. 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

ECLIPSE—2-4:30 p.m. Solar Eclipse Viewing. Glasses available. Livestream in the library. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta

SOLAR ECLIPSE—2:10-4:35 p.m. Otsego County will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum coverage of the sun will be achieved at 3:25 p.m. Check weather ahead of time for best experience. Visit https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@5129854?iso=20240408

AGING—4 p.m. Planning for Successful Aging series presents “Funeral Pre-Planning,” hosted by the Leatherstocking Chapter of the New York State Funeral Directors Association. The Gathering Place, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 547-4232 or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA

TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Mondays and Tuesdays through 4/15. 2nd floor, Golisano Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-administration-and-accounting-department/vita/

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.