HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 27

Open House With The Master Gardeners

OPEN HOUSE—5-7 p.m. Explore the “Grow with CCE” garden and hear from the Otsego County Master Gardeners about upcoming programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2536 or visit https://www.facebook.com/CCEOtsegoMG

BLOOD DRIVE – 1-6 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

SUPPORT GROUP—10-11:30 a.m. “Caregiver Support Group.” Those caring for a loved one are invited to join a group to connect to other caregivers, local resources, and create strategies for self-care. Free, registration required. Southside Mall, Oneonta. (607) 432-5525 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/support-for-families/caregiver-resources/

EXERCISE CLASS—10 a.m. Get moving in Low-Impact Exercise Class. Designed for seniors but all are welcome. Held each Monday & Thursday in July. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

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 turkey cold plate, pasta salad, marinated corn salad and ice cream. 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

AUTHOR SERIES—1-2 p.m. “The Fireballer” by Mark Stevens. About a talented pitcher who, amidst the fame and adulation of his sport, is haunted by his tragic past. Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/author-series-mark-stevens

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.

TOASTMASTERS—6:15-7:30 p.m. Join the Oneonta Toastmasters to practice public speaking in a supportive environment. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and may be attended in person or online. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/OneontaToastmasters

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES—7 p.m. Steve Fabrizio Ensemble. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0680 or visit https://www.oneonta.ny.us/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php

BLUES CONCERT—7 p.m. “Super secret guest performer.” East Park, Norwich.
chenangoblues@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ChenangoBluesAssociation/

LIVE MUSIC—7 p.m. “Women in Folk” evening, featuring Alyssa Rose and Liz Fiddle. Arrive early for children’s activities, other family fun. Free admission. Part of the Thursdays on the Village Green series. Village Green, Hamilton. thursdaysonthevillagegreen@gmail.com or visit https://www.thursdaysonthevillagegreen.com/

THEATRE—7-9 p.m. A new take on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” in which a motley crew of aeronauts crash land on a magical island with a vengeful wizard. Tickets, $18/adult. Glimmer Globe Theatre, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4