HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Speaker Presents on Food
Journey From Italy To Ireland

LIBRARY SPEAKER—1 p.m. “Bread, Wine and the Unforgettable Host: a Journey from Abruzzo to Burgundy to County Cork.” Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

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

RIVER PADDLE – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “iSPY Invasive Species Paddle.” Float down the Susquehanna River and learn about aquatic and riparian invasive species with the Otsego County Conservation Association. Registration required. Start at Crumhorn Fishing Access Site, Maryland. (607) 547-4488 or visit https://occainfo.org/calendar/ispy-invasive-species-paddle/

KNEEDLECRAFT – 10 a.m. Seniors are invited to spend time together and work on your knit, crochet, or other fiber project. Beginners welcome. Tri-County Senior Center, 43 Pearl Street, Sydney. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064543308088

PUPPET PERFORMANCE—11 a.m. “Butterfly Boogie” by Dandelion Stage. The bees don’t buzz, the butterflies can’t remember how to fly, and the snails are racing all over everywhere instead of sliding slow as snails are supposed to go. In this interactive performance, children ages 2-5 will jump, glide and boogie as they help garden friends remember to be themselves. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Presented by Oneonta World of Learning—to purchase tickets or for more information, (607) 353-9503 visit dandelionstage.com

CHARACTER TOUR—Noon. Explore the M.C. Escher exhibit with the character himself. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org

CRAFTERNOONS—12:30-3 p.m. Families and children are invited for fun afternoon arts & crafts activities. Snacks provided. Free & open to the public. Held each Wednesday through July 26 with a different theme each time. This week’s theme is Music. Yager Museum of Art & Culture, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480 or visit https://www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/

LIBRARY PROGRAM – 1 p.m. Reptiles & Friends Outreach Program presented by VIA Aquarium from Schenectady. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166

ART CLASS – 1-3 p.m. “Learn to Paint With Maria.” Beginner friendly class to learn painting techniques. Registration required. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

FARMERS’ MARKET – 4-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce and handmade goods from local farmers and makers. Tryon Inn & Backdoor Bar, 124 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Visit https://www.cherryvalley.com/events/cherry-valley-craft-and-farmers-market-mhf8r

ARTIST’S TALK—5 p.m. Ava Fedorov discusses her haunting tattooed beasts in the current exhibition, “Passages: Creatures & Curiosities.” Gallery opens at 4:30 p.m. Free admission; park on gallery lawns. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5327 or visit https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/  

SUNSET SANGRIA – 6-9 p.m. Live music and sangria specials in the vineyard. Pail Shop Vineyards, 124 Goose Street, Fly Creek.

FIGURE THIS—6-9 p.m. Practice drawing from life in the studio with nude models and professional artist Jonathan Pincus on hand to answer questions. $18/session (cash). Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com

FAMILY SUPPORT—6:30 p.m. Families and friends of people with mental illness are invited to join this supportive group by NAMI of Delaware & Otsego Counties. United Ministry Church, 1 Church Street, Delhi. Held on the 4th Wednesday of each month. 607 326-4797.

LAURENS CONCERT—6:30-8 p.m. Rickety Fence. Part of the Laurens Summer Concert Series. Knapp Park. Main Street, Laurens.

CONCERT—7 p.m. The Nelson Brothers. Classic country. Free; rain or shine. Part of the Richfield Concert in the Park series. Spring Park, State Route 20, Richfield Springs.

CONCERT IN THE PARK—7 p.m. The Nelson Brothers. Classic country. Free; rain or shine. Part of the Richfield Springs summer series. Spring Park, U.S. Route 20. (315) 858-0964.