HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 25

Art Exhibit Opening At The Smithy

OPENING RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. “Paper,” the final exhibit of the season, featuring works by members and guest artists. On view through September 2. The Smithy Gallery, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

BLOOD DRIVE – 1-6 p.m. New Lisbon Town Hall, 908 County Road 16, Garrattsville. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS—8-9 a.m. Networking group discusses Oneonta’s past, present and future. No agenda, just informal, nonpartisan conversation. All welcome. Held each Tuesday at Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta.

COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. Group hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate clothing, gear, enough water to stay hydrated and be aware of your level of fitness. This week, explore the SUNY Oneonta College Camp with hike leader Peggy Palmer. (607) 432-6024 or visit https://susqadk.org/

RESOURCE FAIR – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Narcan Initiative team presents fair to meet people, connect to human services, get Narcan training, more. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.facebook.com/foothillsoneonta

TUESDAY MARKET – Noon to 4 p.m. Local farmers and artisans, plus live music, every Tuesday afternoon through September. . Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-6195 or visit cooperstownfarmersmarket.org

FOOD SERVICE – Noon to 1 p.m. Children through age 18 receive free food. Activities include a bookmobile, games, more. Monday through Friday in July and August. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0061 or visit http://www.charitiesccdos.org/SFSP.html

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This week, enjoy sausage with peppers and onions on a roll, baked beans, Brussels sprouts, and pears. 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

TEEN PAINTING CLASS—4-6 p.m. “Fundamental Painting Elements and Techniques.” Sign up for one week or all eight sessions. Held Tuesdays and Thursday’s through August 17. Some drawing experience suggested. Part of the Summer Arts Program for Teens. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Pre-register at canoneonta.org/summer-arts-program-teens.

RABIES CLINIC—6-8 p.m. Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs, ferrets. Dogs must be leashed; cats and ferrets must be in a carry case. Previous vaccination certificate must be presented for the booster. Clifton Park, Unadilla. (607) 547-4230 or visit otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/rabies_prevention.php

YOGA – 6:15-7 p.m. “Yoga on the Beach.” Bring a mat or a towel. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Road 31, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8662 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/ 

LAKEFRONT CONCERT—6:30 p.m. Poverty Hill Band. Bluegrass and old-time instrumentals with covers and originals. Lake Front Park Bandstand, Cooperstown.
office@cooperstownchamber.org or visit facebook.com/CooperstownLakefront/

LOCAL AUTHOR – 8 p.m. “Pricing The Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets” by Paula DiPerna will be discussed by the Half King Reading Series. Free, open to the public. Skylight Gallery, Salmagundi, 47 Fifth Avenue at Twelfth Street, New York. Visit https://salmagundi.org/half-king-reading-series-pricing-the-priceless/