News Briefs: May 16, 2024
Finneran To Hold Meet, Greet
CHERRY VALLEY—Mary Finneran, Democratic candidate for the 102nd New York State Assembly District, will hold a meet-and-greet from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. It will take place at 721 County Highway 54 in Cherry Valley. Refreshments and light fare will be available.
Hanford Mills Open for Season
EAST MEREDITH—Hanford Mills Museum will open for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 15. It will be open 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, through Tuesday, October 15. Guided tours of the water-powered sawmill, gristmill and woodworking machines are offered each day at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations may be made at hanfordmills.org or by calling (607) 278-5744.
The museum will host a number of Exploration Days during the season that will feature local organizations and vendors and hands-on activities for children. Saturday, June 15 will highlight pollinators, native ecosystems and agriculture. There will be a celebration of Delaware County dairy, featuring fresh-churned vanilla ice cream, on Saturday, July 20. Metal at the Mill Exploration Day, including the Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree, will take place on Saturday, September 7. Woodsmen’s Exploration Day will be held on Saturday, October 5.
Concert, Fundraiser Planned
COOPERSTOWN—A Cooperstown Christmas Movie, Inc will hold a “Christmas in July” concert and fundraiser at The Lake House on Canadarago Lake from 3-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Doors open at 2 p.m. Leatherstocking Trolley will provide a free shuttle from Doubleday Field in Cooperstown at 1:30 and 2:30 and from Spring Park in Richfield Springs at 2 and 3, with return shuttles at 7:30 and 8:15. The concert stars King Konye, Kathook the Band, and Dan Toth and Audio Riot. All ticket holders can register to be considered for paid extra roles in the movie.
Carpenter To Discuss Egypt
HARTWICK—Local poet, author and editor Brenda-Louise Carpenter will share highlights of her 2018 journey to Egypt at Kinney Memorial Library in Hartwick at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. A graduate of The American University in Cairo, Carpenter will discuss the myths and realities of the western idea of Egypt.
OPT To Test New Bus Route
ONEONTA—Due to increased demand, Oneonta Public Transit will test a new Southside and West End night bus route beginning on Tuesday, May 21. The run will start at the top of each hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The initial trial period will last for 30 days, with ridership determining if the route will continue. View the new route at https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/pfbid02wHSpFwX8iqrCpttGu289JgS6J7kHGuDSNwnXVDWrUwh9svThE5NUCpjN9wha11Jil.