HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCT. 6
Sally Ride, Space Flight,
& The Women’s Movement
SPACE RACE HISTORY – 7-8 p.m. Discussion of “Heavenly Bodies: Manned Space Flight and the Women’s Movement,” by Neil H. Maher. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call (607)431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
FILM SERIES – 7-10 p.m. Race Matters Film Series features a screening of a major motion picture, followed by discussion led by community/religious leaders. Films rated PG-13 or R. Free. The Community room, near JC Penny, Southside Mall, Oneonta.
TRUE BLUE WEEKEND – 8 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Hartwick College students, Alumni, parents are invited for a fun weekend. 10/6-8. Hartwick College, Oneonta. Call 607-431-4064 or visit www.hartwick.edu/news/true-blue-weekend-2017-celebrate-hartwick/
BUSINESS SEMINAR – 8-10:30 a.m. The Smart Business Otsego Seminar Series begins with the “Labor Law” seminar. Northern Eagle Beverage, 41 Browne St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-4500 or visit otsegocc.com
RUMMAGE SALE – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-9515 or visit www.cooperstownumc.org
QUILT SHOW – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Delightful Designs quilt show. Major’s Inn, Gilbertsville. Call (607)783-2967 or visit www.themajorsinn.com
MEDITATION – 11 a.m.-Noon. Join 11th step meditation group at FORDO. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call (607)267-4435 or visit www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events
YOGA – 4-5:30 p.m. Practice Flow Yoga with instructor Katie Lishansky. All skill levels welcome. Cost, $10/class. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607-267-4435 or e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org or visit www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events
ART RECEPTION – 5-8 p.m. Opening 3 exhibits: “The Archive,” a multimedia installation by Ryan Jenkins; “Dissipate,” acrylics on paper by Simone Mantellassi; “Fantasy (Still) Life,” ink & painting on paper by Brian Spolans. Enjoy Irish tunes for listening, dancing by Local Seisiún Trio. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call (607) 432-2070 or visit www.canoneonta.org/event/art-exhibit-ryan-jenkins-simone-mantellassi-brian-spolans/?instance_id=902
BEGINNER KNITTING – 5:30 p.m. Learn to knit while children play at the Oneonta World of Learning. While supplies last, childcare provided, children 11 and under. Dinner provided. Cost, $10/knitter + child in childcare. Fortrin Park, 167 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Call (607) 431-8543 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaWorldofLearning/
HYDE & SHRIEK – 6 p.m. One hour tour visits sites in the mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years. Tours leave at 6, 6:30, 7, & 7:30. Reservations required, tickets $20. Call 607-547-5098 ext. 6 or visit hydehall.org
CONTRADANCE – 7:30-10:30 p.m. Celebrate the Fall harvest with music by The Roadkill All Stars. Bob Nicholson calls. Arrive 15 minutes early for brief introduction to basic steps. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8164 or visit www.facebook.com/OtsegoDanceSociety/