LIBRARY—4 p.m. “Ultimate Africa.” Presented by Barbara LaCorte, sharing stories and photographs from travel in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
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History—7 p.m. “Otego Downhill Runners.” Presented by Russ Southard and Buzz Hesse, with the Otego Historical Society. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. https://www.facebook.com/p/Otego-Historical-Association-100064528729589/…
HALLOWEEN—1-4 p.m. “Halloween Community Fun Day.” Escape room, food trucks, pumpkin carving and bounce house. Costumes encouraged. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-3200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/richfieldspringscommunitycenter…
LITERARY FEST—festb@hartwick.edu or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/english-department/oneonta-literary-festival/
11 a.m.: Poetry Slam workshop with Willy Palomo. Huntington Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
1:30-3:30 p.m.: “Write Your Story in Just 2 Hours.” Workshop with Jennifer Donohue. Huntington Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
4 p.m.: Reading with Rebecca Weil at the Writers Salon. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta.
9 p.m.: Poetry Slam. B-Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta.…
GHOST TOUR—5:30 p.m. “Things That Go Bump in the Night.” Six tours each night; last one departs at 8 p.m. Fees apply; registration required. Also held 10/19, 10/25 and 10/26. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/
GHOST TOUR—6-7 p.m. “Hyde & Shriek! Candlelight Ghost Tours.” Tour the hall and hear tales of the ghostly apparitions who have lingered there for over two centuries. Also held 10/19, 10/25 and 10/26. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park…
BENEFIT—5 p.m. “Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit Jack Hill.” Fees apply. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, roll, salad and dessert. Donations appreciated. Hartwick American Legion Post 1567, 3099 County Route 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-7511 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069371798161…
MEETING—6-8 p.m. “Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie & Otsego County’s Annual Meeting.” Business meeting and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP requested (not required). Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (518) 234-4303 ext. 111 or visit https://cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2024/10/16/2024-annual-meeting…
SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is sweet sausage with peppers and onions, macaroni salad, squash and frosted birthday cake. 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…
FUNDRAISER—9:30 a.m. to noon. “4th Annual Skate for Wellness.” Proceeds support Rehabilitation Support Services. Skating, laser tag, raffles, community organizations tabling and more. Free, open to the public. Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. 607 433-1714 ext. 80205 or visit https://www.facebook.com/interskate88/…
FUNDRAISER—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Harvest Breakfast.” Raffle baskets and Lotto board. Features pancakes, real maple syrup, eggs, sausage and more. Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street, Laurens. (607) 441-3045 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064565867355…