NGOs Discuss Algal Bloom Communications By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN Otsego 2000, Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association convened a stakeholders meeting on Tuesday, May 9 to coordinate a response to harmful algal blooms. More than 30 people attended, including environmental scientists and representatives from municipalities, non-governmental organizations, volunteer groups, and county agencies. The conference was facilitated by Dr. Gina L. Keel, professor of political science at SUNY Oneonta. Attendees had extensive table discussions on messaging content and media,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Go Behind The Scenes At The Fenimore Art Museum FOOD FOR THOUGHT—12:30-2 p.m. Join Director of Exhibitions Chris Rossi for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about putting together an exhibit. Includes lunch and a walking tour of areas typically inaccessible to visitors. Cost, $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org…
News Briefs: May 8, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Oneonta Daytime EMT Class Scheduled ONEONTA—The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services has announced a new daytime EMT class in Oneonta. The initial session will be held on Tuesday, May 9, with later classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Times and locations to be announced. For more information or to register, contact smithd@otsegocounty.com or (607) 547-4328. Exeter Man Arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault, More EXETER—The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 9 Learn The Art Of Theater THEATER COURSE—10 a.m. to noon. All adults are invited to a collaborative theater course around the theme of “Tales of Love & Transformation.” Participants will learn mime, acting, storytelling, mask making, and improvisation to create original vignettes for live shows. Classes held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Show dates are June 16 at 6:30 and June 17 at 3. Classes and performances held at The First…
Register Now for Free Theater Course ONEONTA—Mountain View Wellness Center is partnering with theater director Barbara L. Gregson and musician Eric Porter to present a free theater course for adults 18 and older, to be held at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street. This collaborative course focuses on creativity, storytelling and the theater-making process. Participants will learn mime, acting, storytelling, mask making and improvisation, and will create original vignettes to be performed at two live shows in June.…
Sports Snippets: May 8, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Oneonta Lacrosse Teams Fall to New Paltz ONEONTA—SUNY Oneonta men’s and women’s lacrosse each dropped a game against New Paltz on April 26. Coincidentally, both games ended 14-13 after New Paltz scored in overtime. The Oneonta women secured the sixth seed in the upcoming SUNYAC tournament. The men have one regular-season game remaining. Red Dragons Baseball Drops Shootout to Cobleskill COBLESKILL—The SUNY Oneonta baseball team made five errors and fell to…
Charles Crowned Saturday LONDON—Charles III, king of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms, was crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. He became king upon his mother’s death on September 8, 2022. This first coronation of the 21st century was the 40th such ceremony held at the Abbey since William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day of 1066. The service included the anointing, an ancient ceremony symbolizing Charles’s divine right to rule, then his crowning and enthronement.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 8 Senior Dinning withOffice of the Aging SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This time, enjoy a lunch of chicken marsala, rotini in sauce, Italian green beans and peaches. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or visit otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 7 Spring Concerts In Cooperstown & Oneonta CONCERT—4 p.m. Enjoy “Shtetl To Broadway—Music from the Old World to the New,” an evening concert of Klezmer, swing standards and Broadway favorites performed by area artists including clarinetist Robin Seletsky and vocalists Colby Thomas, Andy Puritz and Stan Fox. Presented at Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 222-5687 or visit templebetheloneonta.org OPENING CONCERT—4-5:30 p.m. The Summer Music Festival presents “Ying Quartet: American Made” for the opening concert…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 6 Carnival To Support CCS Sports Booster Club SPRING CARNIVAL—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club for this fun carnival featuring bounce houses, food, and home games by the Cooperstown sports teams. Lambert Field, Cooperstown High School, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown. (607)547-8181 or visit cooperstowncs.org I LOVE MY PARK DAY—8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Show your love for your local state park. Sign up to volunteer to rake trails, clean-up flower beds, and…
