HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Country Blues Concert
CONCERT SERIES – 7:30 p.m. Presenting Jerron“Blind Boy” Paxton the most sensational newcomer to blues. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-8401 or visit cooperstownconcertseries.org/jerron-blind-boy-paxton-92317-at-cooperstown-first-presbyterian-church/
ENVIRONMENT – 6 p.m. Wildlife Pathologist Ward Stone presents a talk on environmental stewardship and activism. Begins with a potluck, followed by the talk, ending with Q&A. The Star Theater, Old Village hall, 44 Main St., Cherry Valley. Call (607)264-3099 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-pathologist-ward-stone-talk-tickets-37473656716?aff=es2
FAMILY WEEKEND – 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Families of students are invited to a fun weekend on campus. Saturday events include, fun games, crafts, a student exhibition, roving entertainment, a history of the campus, Brooks bbq, presentations from student organizations, sports, shows, much more. SUNY Oneonta. Call 607-436-3500 or visit www.oneonta.edu/development/huntunion/familyweekend.asp
COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market-and-agriculture/
ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Muller Plaza, Oneonta. E-mail oneontafarmersmarket607@gmail.com
CRAFT FAIR – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 40 local artisans show their wares for SUNY O Family Weekend. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1546987
GOLF BENEFIT – 9 a.m. Benefit for Kay Anichini, Alex Renolds, Amerlia Spencer, and honoring Larry Gallup. Register 8 a.m., fee $100. Meadow Links Golf Course, 476 St. Hwy. 27, Richfield Springs. Call (607)643-2994 or visit www.meadowlinks.com/#5_News-and-Events
OCCA TRAINING – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers train to use equipment to monitor the health of streams. Mohican Farm, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/citizen-science-monitoring-training/
BAG SALE – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $3/bag. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4636 St. Hwy. 28, Hartwick Seminary.
BASEBALL FILM FEST – 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. See recent films that feature baseball as the primary or secondary theme such as “A Long Way From Home,” “Crime of the Big Leagues,” more. Tickets, free. Reservations required. Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-0397 or visit baseballhall.org/Events/film-festival-2017
BALMS & SALVES – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to make home remedies for everyday complaints like cuts, bruises, burns, more. Fee, $40 members, $50 non-members. Materials included. Creamery Classroom, The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Visit www.farmersmuseum.org/programs/%5Bfield_program_type-raw%5D/americana_academy_workshop_balms_salves
STORY TIME – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children read “I Am Jazz” with Teresa Gorman, retired CCS Elementary School Principal. Cooperstown Village Library. Call (607) 547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/
HISTORY PRESENTATION – 11 a.m.-Noon. Dr. Benjamin Y. Dixon presents slideshow highlighting the history of SUNY O from its founding in 1899 to the present. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1547174
ATHLETIC CLUB – 1-4 p.m. Headed by Aaron Macken. Activities include running, hiking, biking, weight training, more. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607.267.4435 or e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org or visit www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events
WRITERS GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join other writers to hone your craft. Hosted by published author Jennifer Donohue. Registration preferred. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call (607)432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
BIRDS OF PREY – 3-4 p.m. A live animal program presented by naturalist Cindy Page. Free, all welcome. College Camp Lodge, 119 Hoffman Road, Oneonta. Call (607) 436 – 3455 or visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1549135
SINGING WORKSHOP – 3-4 p.m. Learn Gullah Harmony Singing with Ranky Tanky. Cost, $10. West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. Call (607)278-5454 or visit westkc.org/event/gullah-harmony-singing-workshop/
ART EXHIBIT – 5-7 p.m. “Whirled in Motion,” exhibit featuring art that moves by Christ Ottman, Carol Ann Henderson. The Old Blacksmith Shop Gallery, 7347 St. Rt. 28, Schuyler Lake. Call (315)-858-6086 or visit www.facebook.com/oldblacksmithshopgallery/
MOVIE SCREENING – 6:30-9 p.m. Showing “Despicable Me 3.” Tickets, $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1362565
UNBIRTHDAY – 7 p.m. Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, friends for fun, a raffle, cake to support the annual PrideFest. Roots Brewing Company, 75 Main St., Oneonta. Call (607) 433-2925 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegopride/
MENTALIST DUO – 8-9:30 p.m. The Evasons perform their show with participants from the audience. Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1369169
MOVIE SCREENING – 9-11:30 p.m. Showing “Despicable Me 3.” Tickets, $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1362566