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Wednesday, April 23

BUSINESS—9 a.m. “Coffee with Coop.” Featuring Angela Belmont, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Bassett Healthcare Network. Presented by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce at Farm Credit East, 7397 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9983 or https://www.facebook.com/events/24031552406451128/

STORY TIME—9:30 a.m. Staff share stories, activities and play. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP—10 a.m. Free drop-in group open to all aged 18+. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. This is a safe and confidential space to focus on understanding the grief process, make sense of strong emotions, and learn from other community members. Held fourth Wednesday of each month. Cobleskill United Methodist Church, 107 Church Street, Cobleskill. (607) 432-5525 or https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/grief-support-cobleskill/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Perfect for preschoolers and beginning readers. Free. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2036060000221191/2036060003554524/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

STORY TIME—10:15 a.m. Babies and toddlers listen to stories read aloud by library staff. Held each Wednesday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

OPEN HOUSE—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “2025 Research Day.” Meet the researchers of the Bassett Research Institute. Clinic Lobby, Bassett Medical Center, 1 Atwell, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1635006124114487&set=gm.1648914715755902&idorvanity=128618074452248

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of baked fish with dill sauce, au gratin potatoes, spinach and tropical fruit. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

ART—12:30-2 p.m. “Food for Thought: Behind the Scenes.” Fees apply; registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/?s=food+thought&post_type=class

CRAFT—3-4:45 p.m. “Crochet Circle Plus.” All crafters, from knitters to scrapbookers, are invited for inspiration, good company and free coffee. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=980301007571907&set=a.418484840420196

LIBRARY—3:30 p.m. “Introduction to Aviation.” Open to teens. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

BUSINESS—5-6 p.m. “Strategies for Business Success: Ignite Your Growth—Business Growth Toolkit.” Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union. Free; registration required. Informational seminar on resources to support existing businesses. Visions Federal Credit Union Headquarters, 3301 Country Club Road, Endwell. (607) 321-0689 or https://www.facebook.com/events/987691689554244/?acontext=event_action_history[mechanismdiscovery_following_tabsurfacebookmark]ref_notif_typenull

ART CLASS—6-9 p.m. “Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing.” Non-instructional workshop with nude models for sketching. Hosted by a Cooperstown Art Association member, who will be present to field questions and comments. Fees apply, cash. Held each Wednesday. Cancellations will be communicated prior to session. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.cooperstownart.com/adult-programming.html

CRAFT—6 p.m. “Fairy Lantern.” Free; registration required. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

YOGA—6:15 p.m. “Gentle Yoga: A Beginner’s Class.” Fees apply. Held each Wednesday. The Dunderberg Gallery, 118 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2010 or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641876026156026/user/100000467045003/

Thursday, April 24

GOVERNMENT—9 a.m. Meeting of the Otsego County Administration Committee, chaired by Margaret Kennedy. Also streamed via Facebook Live. Board Chambers, Otsego County Office Building, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4202 or https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountynewyork

LIBRARY—9 a.m. “Exercise Class.” Held each Monday and Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=980301007571907&set=a.418484840420196

CAR CARE—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Free AAA Northeast Car Care Clinic.” AAA Northeast, 430 Court Street, Utica. (316) 797-6154.

CHILDREN—10 a.m. to noon. “Toddler Thursday.” Fees apply. Non-slip socks required. Here for a Bouncing Time, 3392 State Highway 8, South New Berlin. (607) 316-7949 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=633293339707320&set=a.105577182478941

CRAFT—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Open Sewing.” Bring a project, sewing machine, and other tools and work with fellow crafters. Demos held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fees apply. Message/call to reserve a spot. Held each Thursday. Leatherstocking Quilts, 155 Main Street, Suite B, Oneonta. https://leatherstocking-quilts.square.site/classes

LIBRARY—10:30 a.m. “Story Time.” Held each Thursday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

VOLUNTEER—11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Assist staff to unload deliveries of food and other items for families in need in Otsego County. Cooperstown Food Pantry, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8902 or https://cooperstownfoodpantry.org/

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of roast turkey, stuffing, Sonoma-blend vegetables and cupcakes. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.

FUNDRAISER—Noon to 8 p.m. “Dine Out for a Cause.” Eat out and have a percentage of the proceeds benefit Helios Care. Sloan’s Bar & Grill, 337 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 267-4779 or https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/

CONNECTIONS—12:30 p.m. “Genealogy.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232533044339868&set=gm.2686601088215493&idorvanity=1197122360496714

CONNECTIONS—12:30-1 p.m. “Line Dancing with Veronica.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232533201903807&set=gm.2686616068213995&idorvanity=1197122360496714

CONNECTIONS—1-2:15 p.m. “The Power of Whole Food Plant Based Eating.” Presented by Karen Palmer. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232533084660876&set=gm.2686606534881615&idorvanity=1197122360496714

OPEN STUDIO—1-4 p.m. Work on art projects in the company of other artists. Held each Thursday and Saturday. Free-will donations to defray heating costs. Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center. 124 Main Street, Morris. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230924397927081&set=gm.3020617374755726&idorvanity=635887766562044

AGING—1:30 p.m. “Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives: Practical Dental Care Tips for Dementia Caregivers.” Presented online by the Alzheimer’s Association. https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1356&productId=711428957&_gl=1*17g51ly*_ga*MjA0NjYwNjkzNi4xNzQ0NzMyNDM3*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTc0NDczMjQzNi4xLjAuMTc0NDczMjQzOC4wLjAuMA.

MILITARY MUSEUM—2 p.m. Unveiling of display of “Hitler’s Hat,” once worn by Adolf Hitler on formal occasions prior to WWII. New York State Military History Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. (518) 581-5100 or http://readme.readmedia.com/Hitlers-Hat-goes-on-display-at-New-York-State-Military-Museum-on-April-24/20713792?utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=media_pr_emails

AGING—2 p.m. “Understanding Alzheimer’s—Effective Communication Strategies.” Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of New York. Free. Classroom at Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext. 106 or https://www.arkellmuseum.org//events-calendar

MATH TUTORING—3-5 p.m. Free; all grade levels welcome. Held each Thursday or by appointment. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/962889312707437/962889326040769?event_time_id=962889326040769

OPERA—3:30 p.m. “Glimmerglass Guild: Odyssey Alive.” One-hour program to introduce students to Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” and to its adaptation and staging as a youth opera. Free. Presented at Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=981918890743452&set=a.418484840420196

LIBRARY—3:30 p.m. “Tick-Borne Diseases.” Presented by the Otsego County Board of Health. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=643443434983042&set=pb.100079521741383.-2207520000

LIBRARY—4 p.m. “Library Book Club: Wedding People.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

LIBRARY—4:45 p.m. “Teen Writers Group.” Recommended ages 12-18. Held each Thursday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

PRACTICE—5 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Open to the public; no experience needed. Held Thursdays, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Group uses the Lightest Touch Foam Padded Weapon Combat System. Big Pavilion in Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. angrygnome23@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/Oneontanyrealmslarp

SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” $15/lesson. Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.). Held each Thursday. Roll Around Skate Club, Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=936254278535066&set=a.548375477322950

WORKSHOP—5:30-7:30 p.m. “Beginner Watercolor Class.” Led by Marissa Perkins. Fees apply; registration required. All materials provided. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective

GAME—5:30 p.m. “Canasta.” Held each Thursday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641534041840648&set=pb.100079521741383.-2207520000

PUBLIC ART—6 p.m. “Park Rock Painting.” Transform ordinary rocks into vibrant works of art to become a permanent part of the Huntington Park gardens. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1201071591518389/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

PUBLIC SPEAKING—6 p.m. Oneonta Toastmasters hold their public meeting each 2nd and 4th Thursday. Online meeting available via Zoom. Online attendees are asked to sign in at 5:50 p.m. In-person meetings held at Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. https://oneonta.toastmastersclubs.org/

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

CONCERT—7 p.m. “There’s No Place Like Home.” Musicians of Ma’alwyck celebrates 25 years of performing at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. Tickets required. The Strand Theatre, 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls. (518) 512-9479 or https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/upcoming-concerts-events

LITERATURE—7 p.m. “Word Thursdays.” Readings by poets Clifford Brooks and Skye Jackson. Held online by Zoom and Facebook Live. Suggested donation appreciated. Readings held each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month by Bright Hill Press, Treadwell. (607) 829-5055 or visit https://www.facebook.com/brighthp/

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Tickets required. Also showing 4/25 and at 2 p.m. on 4/26. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1886

MUSIC—7:30 p.m. “Hartwick College Wind Ensemble Concert.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

Friday, April 25

YOGA—9 a.m. “Yoga with Alyx Braunius.” Bring your own mat. Suggested donation applies. Held each Friday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2424218554594100/2424218581260764/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

YOGA—10 a.m. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/626249877049485/626249883716151?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

SENIOR COFFEE HOUR—10 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1065693535585014&set=a.458767152944325

LIBRARY—10 a.m. “Coffee & Puzzles.” Held each Friday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641534041840648&set=pb.100079521741383.-2207520000

CRAFT—10 a.m. “Fairy Lantern.” Free; registration required. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=643443434983042&set=pb.100079521741383.-2207520000

YOUTH—11 a.m. “Pre-K Storytime with Mary.” Free children’s program with songs, stories, activities, more. Held each Friday. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext. 106 or https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=514523&PK=881339

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of chicken stir fry over rice, Japanese-blend vegetables and apples. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

CRAFT—Noon to 2 p.m. “Community Creates: Seed Paper Making.” Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/events/community-creates-lunar-new-year-hct8p-y35je-r8aza

BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown. RedCrossBlood.org

BLOOD DIVE—1:30-5:30 p.m. Presented by the National Honor Society. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. RedCrossBlood.org

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

BENEFIT— 4 p.m. “Springfield Fire Department Annual Chicken Barbeque.” Take out or dine in. Springfield Fire Department, East Springfield Fire House, 5727 State Highway 20, East Springfield. Springfieldfiredept@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldFireNY/

FLOWERS—5-6:30 p.m. “Flowers After Hours.” Sip, socialize and create a beautiful bouquet. Pay for what you pick. Mohican Flowers, 207 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8822 or https://www.facebook.com/events/632835349699454/?acontext=event_action_history[mechanismdiscovery_following_tabsurfacebookmark]ref_notif_typenull

CELEBRATION—5-7 p.m. “Art & Music Night.” Opening of the Cooperstown Central School Art Exhibit. Opening night includes music by CCS students with food and drink provided by FOMA and the CAA. Exhibit on view through 5/9. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2687845864937065/2687845894937062?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

QUILTING—5:30 p.m. “Evening Appliqué Series #1: Iron-On Appliqué.” Fees apply; registration required. Leatherstocking Quilts, 155 Main Street, Suite B, Oneonta. https://leatherstocking-quilts.square.site/classes

LIBRARY—6 p.m. “Friday Night Film: Pride and Prejudice.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

DANCE—7-10 p.m. “Back to the ‘80s Dance Party.” DJ, raffle, costume contest, drinks and dancing. Suggested donations apply. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.canoneonta.org/

THEATRE—7 p.m. Bi-Annual Dance Showcase, “Resilience.” Presented by the Hartwick College Theatre Arts Department. Fees apply. Also held 4/26. Slade Theatre, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/events/521974384304972/521974390971638/?active_tab=about

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “A Crazy Little Café Called Love.” Presented by the Catskill Community Players. Fees apply. Also showing 4/26 and at 2 p.m. on 4/27. Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. info@catskillplayers.org or https://catskillplayers.org/

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Tickets required. Also showing at 2 p.m. on 4/26. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1887

Saturday, April 26

DEADLINE—Last day to register for “Sacred Geometry SoulWork Workshop.” Presented by Cynthia Marsh. Fees apply; registration required. Held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 5/3. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.cooperstownart.com/

DENTAL—7:30 a.m. “16th Annual Free Dental Care Day.” One free cleaning, extraction or filling. Registration required. Lalor Family Dental, 2521 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal. (607) 754-2217 or www.LalorDental.com.

RECRUITNY—All day. Visit the following fire departments to learn how you can serve your community. https://www.recruitny.org/participants/

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Recruit NY Open House.” Explore the fire trucks, participate in demonstrations and fill out an application. Richfield Springs Fire Department, 34 East James Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 922-4881 or https://www.facebook.com/richfieldspringsfiredepartment/
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Station tours, beverages, hot dogs, burgers and more. West Oneonta Fire Department, 2865 County Highway 8, West Oneonta. (607) 432-1310 or woneontafd@stny.rr.com
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Ox-Locks Security and Safety Expo.” Raffles, door prizes, kids’ coloring contest and meet the local fire department. Wells Bridge Fire Department with the Otego Fire Department, 3 River Street, Otego. (607) 988-7911 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1366908674732741?active_tab=about
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Open House.” Visit the firehouse, explore the trucks and meet the members. Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad, 64 South Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-9492 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1104706568126287/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Open House.” Have coffee with a first responder, New York State Police answer questions, get car seats inspected and meet Otsego County Sheriff K-9 officers. Unadilla Fire Department, 77 Clifton Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-9150 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1092989572869336&set=a.219842850184017
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Open House.” Visit the firehouse, meet the members and pick up an application. Laurens EMS will also be in attendance. Mount Vision Fire Department, 179 County Highway 11B, Mount Vision. (607) 433-0997 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1015448257315708/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Open House.” Meet the fire fighters, explore the equipment and pick up an application. Morris Fire Department, 117 Main Street, Morris. (607) 263-5500 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1297699494796559/?post_id=1297699728129869&acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22footer_attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

CONTEST—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “CPL Michael Mayne Youth Turkey Contest.” Free; pre-registration not required. Bring a turkey for weigh-in and win a prize. Includes awards for the top three hunted birds. Continues 4/27. Presented by the Otsego County Limbhangers National Wild Turkey Federation at the Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club, 615 Louie Dickinson Road, Edmeston. (607) 293-0341 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227037078129662&set=gm.1184528576405387&idorvanity=842854103906171

WORKSHOP— 9 a.m. “Basket Weaving Workshop.” Presented by Colleen Mosenthin of Weave and Wobble and the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Continuing Education Program. Fees apply; registration required. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1115153223748425&set=a.445623950701359

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rummage Sale. Super Heroes Humane Society, 182 Roundhouse Road, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1068744231948714&set=a.360482156108262

KIDS—9-11 a.m. “Healthy Kids Day.” Swimming, BJ the Clown, snacks and more. Oneonta Family YMCA, 20 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-0010 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1050895750403114&set=a.542587594567268

SHREDDING—9 a.m. to noon. “SHREDDING Hunger.” Free document shredding in return for one donated non-perishable food item. Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties, 31 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2540 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1331658051384699/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

LIBRARY—9:15 a.m. “Coffee Group.” Held each Saturday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641534041840648&set=pb.100079521741383.-2207520000

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Intermediate Blacksmithing.” Fees apply; registration required. Lunch and materials included. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.fenimorefarm.org/event/workshop-intermediate-blacksmithing/

EXHIBIT OPENING—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Places and Faces.” Presented by Kathleen Green and Oneida Hammonds. On view through 6/14. Artist reception from 4-6 p.m. on 5/10. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://www.facebook.com/events/695543586465836?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

PSYCHIC FAIR—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “SHIFT NY Psychic & Holistic Fair.” Fees apply. Fox Care Center, 1 Foxcare Drive, Oneonta. https://shiftnewyork.com/

FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Fisheries & Wildlife Festival.” Birds of prey, live animals, local vendors, activities, bake sale and more. Free. SUNY Cobleskill, Centre Park, 514 West Main Street, Cobleskill. (518) 255-5011 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1376831840409997?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

HISTORY—10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Postcard, Book and Ephemera Sale.” Free admission and parking. Presented by the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/

FOREST WALK—10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Christmas Tree Farm and Managed Forest Woods Walk.” Free; open to the public. Bring appropriate footwear, lunch and a drink. Presented by the New York Forest Owner Association on the property of Brady Tree Farm, 1165 County Highway 34 (Elk Creek Road), Schenevus. (607) 365-2214 or https://nyfoa.org/event/christmas-tree-farm-managed-forest-woods-walk/

ASTRONOMY—10 a.m.to noon. “Sun-gazing at the Gatehouse.” Look at the sun through a filtered telescope to view sunspots, solar flares and more. Learn about the potential for strong auroras during this year’s solar maximum with Dr. Valerie Rapson, astronomy professor at SUNY Oneonta. Rain date 4/27. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1983570202165564

YOGA—10 a.m. “Slow Flow Yoga.” Weekly classes open to all levels. Suggested donation applies. Green Earth Health Market, Community Room, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. hello@erinrae.yoga or https://www.greenearthoneonta.com/class-schedule

EARTH DAY—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Earth Festival.” Milford Central School, 42 West Main Street, Milford. (607) 547-4488 or https://www.occainfo.org/earth-festival

DANCING—The Morris Men of Binghamton with their guests, the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston and the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of New York City. Free performances. (315) 308-0315 or https://binghamtonmorris.wordpress.com/

10:30 a.m. Commercial Street, Gilbertsville.
12:30 p.m. Pathfinder Village, Edmeston.
3:15 p.m. Pioneer Park, Cooperstown.
4:15 p.m. Council Rock Brewery, Cooperstown.

PLANETARIUM—Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://suny.oneonta.edu/science-outreach-activities/planetarium

10:30 a.m. “Max Goes to the Moon.”
11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”

MEDITATION—11 a.m. “Sangha Saturdays.” Start with meditation session for all, followed by potluck lunch, then “Exploring the Dharma” study group on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition at 3 p.m. Held Saturdays through June 7. Samye New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5051 or https://www.samyenewyork.org/programs/354/sangha-saturdays/

ART EXHIBIT—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “French Connection: The Political Art of Olivier Bonhomme.” Showing Saturdays through 5/17, or by appointment. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607 or https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/

MORTALITY—11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Death, Out Loud: Gathering Community To Normalize Talking about Death.” Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1038235904994509&set=a.546921787459259

GARDEN—Noon to 2 p.m. “Seed Paper Making.” Free; materials provided. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=688703103680156&set=a.175325718351233

PAINT & SIP—Noon to 2 p.m. “Sunflower Slate.” Fees apply. Supplies/beverage included. Red Barn Decor & More, 1938 State Highway 23, Morris. (607) 287-3623 or https://www.facebook.com/events/670449598696028/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

FAIR—1 p.m. “OH-fest ’25 Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair.” SUNY Oneonta Quad, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1872

CONSERVATION—1 p.m. “What is Happening to NYS Forests?” Forester Dan Zimmerman hosts this presentation on how invasive species and new diseases are altering the forests of New York State. Presented by the Great Swamp Conservancy Inc. at 8375 North Main Street, Canastota. (315) 697-2950 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=944926904486465&set=a.240737808238715

FOOD—1-3 p.m. “Handmade Pasta Workshop.” Craft hand-cut tagliatelle to pair with a spring pea and preserved lemon cream sauce. Includes light lunch. Tickets required. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/3819082598403132

MUSIC—1 p.m. “Junior Recital: Benny Pauli, piano, and Sebastian Quarella, clarinet.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

THEATRE—2 p.m. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Tickets required. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1888

FUNDRAISER—2-6 p.m. or until sold out. “Drive Thru Brooks’ Chicken BBQ.” Benefit for CCS Leadership Training for Athletes Program Scholarship and students pursuing officiating certification. Fees apply. Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8181 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1224953339636824&set=a.447466580718841

EARTH DAY—2 p.m. “Earth Day Celebration and Information.” Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day and get tips on recycling, composting, and more. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1065693535585014&set=a.458767152944325

LECTURE—2 p.m. “The Rainbow Division and the Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp.” Richard Goldenberg, retired 42nd Division officer and veteran of the Iraq War, presents the combat history of the 42nd Division as it fought across Europe in the winter and spring of 1945, culminating with the division’s famous liberation of prisoners from the notorious Dachau Concentration Camp on April 29, 1945. Free, open to the public. New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. (518) 581-5100 or https://www.facebook.com/events/621957903636441/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

DINNER—4-6 p.m. “Free Community Dinner.” Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, beverage and desserts. Held 4th Saturday of each month. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1553 or https://rschurchofchristuniting.com/events/

FUNDRAISER—4-6:30 p.m. “Donation Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.” Fees apply. Take out or eat in. Edmeston Fire Auxiliary, 27 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 965-8020 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1161999732316262?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

OPEN MIC—6 p.m. Evening of live music, poetry, comedy and more, hosted by Khalil Jade. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1636755231052892

DANCE—6-8 p.m. “Ecstatic Dance: Dance into Light!” Fees apply. Yoga People Oneonta, 50 Dietz Street, Suite L, Oneonta. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-oneonta-dance-into-light-tickets-1317449810849

CONSERVATION—7 p.m. “The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery” and the “Stoke Guide to Finches.” Presented by renowned finch researcher Matthew Young. Participants receive free milkwood seed packets. Held by the Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association, Chenango County Bird Club, and C.S. Miller Books at the United Methodist Church, 102 Clarence Church Road, South Otselic. (315) 653-7811 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3985834985020366&set=gm.3877050485773437&idorvanity=1415408891937621

OPEN MIC—7-9 p.m. “Coffee House.” Singers, writers, musicians, and more are invited to share works. 10-20 minute slots. Light refreshments available. Free, open to public. Held each 4^th Saturday. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, 128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake. (315) 858-2523.

LITERATURE—7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. “Write Out Loud.” Performances of poetry, prose short fiction and more by local authors. Free; suggested donation appreciated. Registration encouraged. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/class/write-out-loud

THEATRE—7 p.m. Bi-Annual Dance Showcase, “Resilience.” Presented by the Hartwick College Theatre Arts Department. Fees apply. Slade Theatre, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/events/521974384304972/521974390971638/?active_tab=about

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “A Crazy Little Café Called Love.” Presented by the Catskill Community Players. Fees apply. Also showing at 2 p.m. on 4/27. Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 433-2089 or https://catskillplayers.org/

COMEDY—8 p.m. “Mike Bova One Man Comedy Show.” Rated “M for Mature.” Tickets required. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1307896700440572/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Sunday, April 27

YOGA—8 a.m. “Hatha Yoga Class with Mira.” Suggested donation applies. All levels welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1336721087652059/1336721117652056?event_time_id=1336721114318723

CONTEST—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “CPL Michael Mayne Youth Turkey Contest.” Free; pre-registration not required. Bring a turkey for weigh-in and win a prize. Includes awards for the top three hunted birds. Presented by the Otsego County Limbhangers National Wild Turkey Federation at the Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club, 615 Louie Dickinson Road, Edmeston. (607) 267-3157 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226704363011992&set=pcb.1161685075356404

SAFETY—9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; arrive at 8:45 a.m. for registration. “Defensive Driving Course.” Presented by Booty Security LLC with the Otsego County Office for the Aging. Fees apply; registration required. Bring drivers license, lunch, snack and a drink. Southside Mall, Community Room, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 538-9632 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=981828587456878&set=pcb.981737014132702

MEDITATION—11 a.m. “Sundays at Samye: The Practical Bodhisattva – How to Be a Spiritual Hero in Everyday Life.” Meditation, study and discussion. Held Sundays through 12/21. Samye New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5051 or https://www.samyenewyork.org/programs/150/sundays-at-samye-study-practice-group/

CREATE—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Handcrafted Broom.” Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://roxburyartsg r oup.org/events/broommaking

CUTE—Noon. “Mingle and Meet Baby Goats.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/638926279077490

BBQ FUNDRAISER—Noon until sold out. “Hartwick Fire Department Co. #1 Annual Chicken Barbecue Dinner.” Fees apply. Hartwick Fire Department Co. #1, 3088 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-7741 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1740932393502868/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

DANCING—Noon. The Morris Men of Binghamton with their guests, the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston and the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of New York City. Free performance. Commercial Street, Gilbertsville. (315) 308-0315 or https://binghamtonmorris.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/poster_2025.jpg

FIBER—1-3 p.m. “The Gatehouse Fiber Guild.” New knitters welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1849943905760674/1849943955760669/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

LIBRARY—1-4 p.m. “Cooperstown Writers Group.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

MUSIC—1-3 p.m. “Sunday Sessions with Khalil Jade.” Folk, Americana and blues as well as original pieces. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/621070043886085

MATINEE—2 p.m. “A Crazy Little Café Called Love.” Presented by the Catskill Community Players. Fees apply. Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 433-2089 or https://catskillplayers.org/

DOG HANDLERS—2 p.m. “Orientation for Otsego County 4-H Dog & Handler Skills Classes.” Fees apply; registration required. Review paperwork to participate in the program and discuss workshops to be held in May and June. 4276 State Highway 51, Garrattsville. (607) 547-2536 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1129938329309920&set=a.299251229045305

VIDEO GAME—2-7 p.m. “Super Smash Bros Tournament.” Entry fee applies. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.start.gg/tournament/good-games-smash-4-27-25/details

SUNDAY SPEAKERS—3 p.m. Panel Discussion with Young Entrepreneurs of Cooperstown. Presented by the Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown. Discussion on challenges, opportunities and future prospects of starting a new business in Cooperstown. Free and open to the public. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

CONCERT—3 & 5 p.m. “There’s No Place Like Home.” Musicians of Ma’alwyck celebrates 25 years at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. Tickets required. Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street, Albany. (518) 512-9479 or https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/upcoming-concerts-events

SPRING—3-5 p.m. “Global Roots Seed Starting Party.” Free, donations gratefully accepted. Origins Café, 558 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 437-2862 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1217491696551214/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

THEATRE—3 p.m. “Next! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights: Shares by Lewis Arlt.” Free. Auditorium, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/class/2023-next-staged-reading-series-shares

SUNDAY SPEAKERS—3 p.m. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

MUSIC—3 p.m. “Senior Recital: Adrianna Dugan, horn.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

ART—5 p.m. “SELF(ie): Artist Talk.” 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective

FUNDRAISER—6-8 p.m. “Dog Appreciation Month Bingo.” Minimum food/beverage purchase applies. Support Super Heroes Humane Society. Roots Public Social Club, 175 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or https://www.facebook.com/events/656418384018647/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Monday, April 28

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD—8-9 a.m. Casual meet and greet with Cooperstown Village Board members to discuss local projects, agenda items, more. Includes coffee and donuts. All welcome. Held fourth Monday of each month. Village Board Room, Village Hall, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of cream of potato soup, roast beef sandwich, three-bean salad and pears. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

CONCERT—1 p.m. “There’s No Place Like Home.” Musicians of Ma’alwyck celebrates 25 years at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. Free admission. Emerson Auditorium, Taylor Music Center, Union College, 807 Union Street, Schenectady. (518) 512-9479 or https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/upcoming-concerts-events

LIBRARY—1 p.m. “Homeschool Hangout.” Join homeschool families for stories, activities, crafts and learning. Held each Monday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

DISCUSSION—3-5 p.m. “Current Events Discussion Group.” Held each Monday. Village Library of Cooperstown. 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/groups/321873527872198/user/1067808248/

VACCINATION—6-8 p.m. Otsego County Rabies Vaccination Clinic. For pet dogs, cats and ferrets. Free. Previous vaccination certificate required for the three-year booster. Richfield Town Barn, Richfield. (607) 547-4230 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/rabies_prevention.php

LIBRARY—6:30 p.m. “Library Board Meeting.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=641534041840648&set=pcb.641534175173968

MUSIC—7:30 p.m. “Hartwick College Choir Concert.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

Tuesday, April 29

GOVERNMENT—9 a.m. Meeting of the Otsego County Technology and Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Andrew Marietta. Also streamed via Facebook Live. Board Chambers, Otsego County Office Building, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4203 or https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountynewyork

KNITTING CIRCLE—9 a.m. Bring a knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held each Tuesday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641534041840648&set=pcb.641534175173968

COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at the Andes Rail Trail, 266 Depot Street, Andes. Contact hike leaders Bill and Kathy Holmstrom, (607) 988-7180 or https://susqadk.org/

HEALTH—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Breast Cancer: Screening Saves Lives.” Mobile mammography van available to women aged 40+ who have not had a mammogram in the past year and show no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. Family Planning of South Central NY, 37 Dietz Street, Oneonta. 1 (888) 345-0225 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1042373704582107&set=a.479395414213275

MUSEUM—10 a.m. “Preschool Tuesdays.” Special one-hour program for toddlers and their families, featuring story time, tour and a craft or activity based on International Dance Day. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4

LIBRARY—10 a.m. “Toddler Craft Activity.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

TECH HELP—10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Tech Time!” Stop in with a device and get tech questions answered, from navigating Google to using the library app. Each Tuesday or by appointment. Free. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 or https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=514525&PK=877171

EMPLOYMENT—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Seven County Virtual Job Fair. Presented online by the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties. Registration required. https://www.working-solutions.org/news/free-virtual-job-fair-tuesday-april-29-2025

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of Philly cheeseburger, O’Brien potatoes, cauliflower and pudding. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.

AGING—Noon. “Age-Tastic.” Fun, interactive board game designed to improve health, safety and well-being. Held Tuesdays through 6/3. The Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 547-4232 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=991405293165874&set=a.191411759831902

OUTDOORS—3:30-5 p.m. “Afterschool Fishing Club.” Open to children in Grades 5-6. Fees apply. Bring spare clothes, shoes, fishing pole, water and a snack. Registration required. Held each Tuesday. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 ext. 107 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1119023656697328&set=a.431759115423789

POTTERY—3:30-5:15 p.m. “Kids Clay: Sundials and Lanterns.” Four-week class open to grades 4-8. Presented by instructor Jeanne Knowles. Fees apply. Held Tuesdays through 5/20. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/KidsClayGrades48SundialsandLanterns4Weeks

LIBRARY—4 p.m. “Library Board Meeting.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1100453078789152&set=a.557428283091637

WEATHERIZATION—5:30 p.m. “Energy Education Weatherization Workshop.” Hands-on experience with various measures to save money and energy. Registration required. Presented by the Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub. Middleburgh Library, 323 Main Street, Middleburgh. (518) 234-4303 ext. 114 or https://www.mohawkvalleyenergychoices.org/events

MEDITATION—5:30 p.m. “Let’s Meditate: Sahaja Meditation Drop-In Classes.” Presented by Sahaja Meditation. Held each Tuesday through 6/24. Cooperstown Coworks, 6 Doubleday Court, Cooperstown. (518) 428-4692 or https://www.facebook.com/events/4001516213457017/4001516236790348/?post_id=4001517950123510&acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22footer_attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

WORKSHOP—5:30 p.m. “3D Printing Workshop: For Beginners.” Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/events/682582644156482/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. “Centering the Potter and the Clay.” Presented by instructor Karla Andela. Held Tuesdays through 5/20. Fees apply. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/CenteringthePotterandtheClay4weeks

Wednesday, April 30

EMPLOYMENT—9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Annual Job Fair. 40+ vendors. ONC Boces, 1914 County Highway 35, Milford. (607) 286-7715 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24424679487122000&set=gm.1387523535782612&idorvanity=624791908722449

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Held each Wednesday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Free. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2036060000221191/2036060006887857/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of chicken riggies, broccoli, tossed salad and fruit cocktail. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

BLOOD DRIVE—1:30-6 p.m. Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton Central School, 693 State Highway 51, Gilbertsville. RedCrossBlood.org

TECHNOLOGY HELP—2-4 p.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641534041840648&set=pcb.641534175173968

ART CLASS—6-9 p.m. “Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing.” Non-instructional workshop with nude models for sketching. Hosted by a Cooperstown Art Association member, who will be present to field questions. Fees apply, cash. Held each Wednesday. Cancellations will be communicated prior to session. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.cooperstownart.com/adult-programming.html

POTTERY— 6-9 p.m. “Throwing on the Wheel.” Eight-week class presented by instructor Adam Jennett. Held Wednesdays through 6/25. Fees apply. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/ThrowingontheWheelwithAdamJennett8Weeks

May

Thursday, May 1

POTTERY— 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Throwing Sets on the Wheel.” Eight-week class presented by instructor Jasmine Crowe. Held Thursdays through 6/26. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/ThrowingSetsontheWheel8Weeks

LIBRARY—10:30 a.m. “Picture Book Story Time.” Held each Thursday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

PRACTICE—5 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Open to the public; no experience needed. Held Thursdays, rain or shine until the snow flies. Group uses the lightest touch foam padded weapon combat system. Big Pavilion in Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. angrygnome23@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/Oneontanyrealmslarp

GAME—5:30 p.m. “Canasta.” Held each Thursday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

BUSINESS—5:30 p.m. “Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Dinner.” Fees apply; registration required. Longview Farms and Event Center, 226 Long View Drive, Edmeston. (607) 432-4500 or https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/annual-business-dinner-awards-1129

WORKSHOP—6-8 p.m. “Red-Wing Blackbird Workshop with Grey Fox Felting.” Fees apply; registration required. The Local Bird, 139 Main Street, Cooperstown.
(607) 282-4166 or https://www.localbirdshop.com/

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession/

LECTURE—7 p.m. “Susan Fenimore Cooper’s Youth in Europe: The Making of Environmental Understanding.” Presented online by professor Rochelle L. Johnson. Suggested donation appreciated. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4

THEATRE—7 p.m. “Terps: Clue Edition.” Tickets required. Also showing 5/2 and at 5 p.m. on 5/3. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1875

MUSIC—7:30 p.m. “Hartwick Jazz Concert.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

Friday, May 2

YOGA—9 a.m. “Yoga with Alyx Braunius.” Suggested donation applies. Held each Friday. The Gatehouse, 129 West Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2424218554594100/2424218567927432/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

SENIOR COFFEE HOUR—10 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles, special events and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11 Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or http://libraries.4cls.org/hartwick/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0g4FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5ckZBM1k2WEdLdHM2S21pAR5hc2JacJ5Y15GD8qvyf-KjJx8yWm1TKBYJpSFr8tBx2xVtFtR1hvPOxOtuSQ_aem_nvNvMTEeSFS4dJiFqZka_A

POTTERY—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Handbuilding, Creative Clay Constructions.” Eight-week class presented by instructor Megan Adams Irving. Fees apply. Held Fridays through 6/27. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/HandbuildingCreativeClayConstructions8weeks

LIBRARY—10 a.m. “Coffee & Puzzles.” Held each Friday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

YOUTH—11 a.m. “Pre-K Story Time with Mary.” Free children’s program with songs, stories, activities, more. Held each Friday. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=514523&PK=903844

SPRING—Noon to 6 p.m. “Native Plant Sale.” Plants selected to grow well in our area, perfect for pollinators with options for wet areas, shade areas and everything in between. Proceeds benefit Super Heroes Humane Society. Continues 5/3. Greenhouse, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1161390795679325/1161390799012658/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

GARDEN—Noon to 12:30 p.m. “What’s Bugging You” series presents “Spongy Moth Caterpillar Management” and “Feeding Friendly Insects: Plan To Prep Your Soil.” Integrated Pest Management webinars given by Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the first Friday of each month. https://cals.cornell.edu/spongy-moth-caterpillar-management-feeding-friendly-insects-plan-prep-your-soil

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

YARN CLUB—2-3:30 p.m. First Friday each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

ARTS GRANTS—5 p.m. Small Arts Grants Information Session. Delaware County artists/non-profits are invited to apply for small grants to support art projects and programs. Presented online by the Roxbury Arts Group. (607) 326-7908 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/grants

OPENING RECEPTION—5-8 p.m. “Elemental.” First Friday event. Show runs through 6/1. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/

OPEN MIC—6 p.m. Poems, songs, dance, stories, comedy and more. Held first Friday of each month. Presented by The Telegraph School at the Cherry Valley Old School Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3785 or https://tockify.com/cherry.valley/detail/24/1746223200000

PLANETARIUM—7 p.m. “Hubbell’s 35th Anniversary.” Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://suny.oneonta.edu/science-outreach-activities/planetarium

THEATRE—7 p.m. “Terps: Clue Edition.” Tickets required. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1876

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “Anything Goes.” Presented by Orpheus Theatre. Fees apply. Also showing 5/3 and at 3 p.m. on 5/4. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. OrpheusTheatre.org

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “Big Fish The Musical.” Presented by Tri-Town Theatre. Fees apply. Also showing 5/3 and at 2 p.m. on 5/4. Sidney High School Auditorium, 95 West Main Street, Sidney. www.tritowntheatre.com

DANCE—7:30 p.m. Contradance. Community dance featuring live music by Miss Marty and her “Smokin’ Good Band,” with caller Hilton Baxter. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Suggested donation applies. First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. (607) 433-6613 or https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoDanceSociety/

FILM—7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Star Wars Show.” Presented by Inside Insanity. Live show with shadow cast, decorations, audience participation, costumes from the franchise and more. Costumes encouraged. 18+ recommended. Free, donations graciously accepted. Worcester Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. worcesterwieting@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=520673707654905&set=pb.100091368394034.-2207520000

CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “The Big Takeover.” Presented by Cooperstown Concerts. Reggae party with live music, dancing, Jamaican food and tropical drinks. Tickets required. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. https://cooperstown-concert-series-inc.square.site/

THEATRE—8 p.m. “Beautiful Thing” (2013). Tickets required. Hunt Union, Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1812

Saturday, May 3

GRIEF—8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Spring Camp Forget-Me-Not.” Children aged 6-12 and teens aged 13-18 are invited to safe place to make new friendships, share big feelings and learn to cope with grief, facilitated by Helios Care Grief Professionals. Free; registration required. Radez Elementary School, 319 East Main Street, Richmondville. (607) 432-5525 or https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/camp-forget-me-not/

PSYCHIC—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “3rd Annual Spring Festival and Psychic Fair.” Bewitch Me Joyful, 1398 East Side Road, Morris. (607) 267-0617 or https://www.facebook.com/events/527716266990053/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

ENVIRONMENT—9 a.m. to noon. “Climate Smart Communities: Oneonta Environmental Fair.” Featuring activities aimed at empowering the community to take action on climate change, from a repair café to community solar and more. Presented by the Oneonta Climate Smart Communities Task Force at the SUNY Oneonta ExCL Center, 4 Dietz Street, Oneonta. syerly@oneonta.ny.us.

BOOK SALE—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Magazines, activity books and more. Unadilla Public Library, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131 or https://www.facebook.com/UnadillaPublicLibrary/

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Dietz Street, between Main and Wall streets, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

LIBRARY—9:15 a.m. “Coffee Group.” Held each Saturday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. “Bird Friendly Windows Workshop.” Presented by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. Free; registration required. SUNY Delhi, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi. (607) 397-3815 or https://www.facebook.com/DelawareOtsegoAudubonSociety

POTTERY— 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Sculpture Start to Finish.” Fees apply. Held Saturdays through 6/28. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/SculptureStarttoFinish8weeks

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “From the Medicine Cabinet.” Fees apply; registration required. Lunch and materials included. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.fenimorefarm.org/events/

DANCE—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Sharon Springs Dance Festival.” Includes morning and afternoon dance classes, from jazz to belly dance, and concluding with a performance by the Gballoi West African Dance Company. Presented by Klinkhart Hall Arts Center at Sharon Springs Central School, 514 State Highway 20, Sharon Springs. info@klinkhart.org or https://www.facebook.com/events/1693596377895993/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

FAIR—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “13th Annual Vendor Fair: Mother’s Day Madness.” Presented by the Unadilla Forks Fire Department Auxiliary at the Unadilla Forks Community Bark Blue Building, 121 County Highway 18A, West Winfield. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10237342294526655&set=gm.10160360974811841&idorvanity=67159951840

BABY SHOWER—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Building Healthy Families 11th Annual Community Baby Shower.” Free; open to the public. Presented by Opportunities for Otsego at Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 433-8000 or https://www.facebook.com/events/4045300305792277

SPRING—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Native Plant Sale.” Plants selected to grow well in our area, perfect for pollinators with options for wet areas, shade areas and everything in between. Proceeds benefit Super Heroes Humane Society. Greenhouse, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or https://www.facebook.com/superheroeshs

OPENING RECEPTION—1-4 p.m. Opening and introduction to the year’s special exhibitions, “Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” and “Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience.” Included with museum admission. Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. (518) 296-8949 or https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/workshops-events

SCIENCE—1-4 p.m. “4-H Science Exploration Day.” Explore anthropology through digging activities, interactives with (fake) skulls and more. Includes planetarium shows about ancient Egypt at 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Registration required. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with A.J. Read Science Discover Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1149622787341474&set=a.299251229045305

OPERA—1 p.m. “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Livesteam from the Metropolitan Opera House. Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

HISTORY—2 p.m. “Songs Along the Mohawk.” Presented with Byron Nilsson and accompanist Malcolm Kogut. Free. Songs from the heyday of the Erie Canal. Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext. 106 or https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=555642&PK=

CONCERT—2 p.m. “SUNY Oneonta Rock Combo Concert.” Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1139281751257212/?rdid=ZmmVRCvzh8Cuw9m3&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19NWxnDQyD%2F#

EXHIBIT—2-4 p.m. “Meet the Artist: Sasha Glinski.” Meet the artist behind the exhibit, “From Backyard to Bog.” Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.cooperstownart.com/

BENEFIT DINNER—3-7 p.m. “Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Percy Wart.” Support for a community member battling with pancreatic cancer. Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad, 64 South Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-9492 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1674486159810668?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

FASHION—4 p.m.; doors open at 3:15 p.m. “Student Fashion Society’s Spring 2025 Fashion Show.” Tickets required. Dewar Arena, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1889

THEATRE—5 p.m. “Terps: Clue Edition.” Tickets required. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1877

MUSIC—7 p.m. “Soloists in the Round.” Featuring Blake Fleming, drums, Evan Jagels, bass, and Wyatt Ambrose, guitar. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/events/soloists-in-the-round

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “Anything Goes.” Presented by Orpheus Theatre. Fees apply. Also showing at 3 p.m. on 5/4. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. OrpheusTheatre.org

THEATRE—7:30 p.m. “Big Fish The Musical.” Presented by Tri-Town Theatre. Fees apply. Also showing at 2 p.m. on 5/4. Sidney High School Auditorium, 95 West Main Street, Sidney. www.tritowntheatre.com

SILENT FILM—8 p.m. “Saturday Silent Spectacular: Metropolis.” Tickets required. Hunt Union, Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1825

Sunday, May 4

YOGA—8 a.m. “Hatha Yoga Class with Mira.” Suggested donation applies. All levels welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 West Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1336721087652059/1336721100985391/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

MEDITATION—11 a.m. “Sundays at Samye: The Practical Bodhisattva—How to Be a Spiritual Hero in Everyday Life.” Meditation, study and discussion. Held Sundays through 12/21. Samye New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5051 or https://www.samyenewyork.org/programs/150/sundays-at-samye-study-practice-group/

STAR WARS—Noon to 7 p.m. “Star Wars Day Celebration and Film Screening.” Trivia, costume contests, Q&A with the Star Wars Lady of Worcester, and grand finale showing of “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.” Food, beverages and more available. Free. In partnership with the Worcester-Schenevus Library. Worcester Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. worcesterwieting@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/3956032664684462/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

FIBER—1-3 p.m. “The Gatehouse Fiber Guild.” Beginners welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1849943905760674/1849943945760670/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

MEMORIAL—2-4 p.m. “Memorial Celebration in Honor of Mary and Harry Holloway.” RSVP required. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1022215819964805/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

MATINEE—2 p.m. “Big Fish The Musical.” Presented by Tri-Town Theatre. Fees apply. Sidney High School Auditorium, 95 West Main Street, Sidney. www.tritowntheatre.com

THEATRE—3 p.m. “Anything Goes.” Presented by Orpheus Theatre. Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. OrpheusTheatre.org

CONCERT—3 p.m. “Spring 2025 Concert: Long Ago and Far Away.” Presented by the Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble. World premiere of “Catskill March” by JP Dewey, with performances of “The Empire Strikes Back (Finale),” “Sedona,” “Moonscape Awakening” and more. Free; open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted. Oneonta High School auditorium, 130 East Street, Oneonta. https://www.catskillvalleywindensemble.org/events

THEATRE—3 p.m. “Next! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights: The Reign of Cyrthwyn.” Featuring Joseph Scott. Free. Auditorium, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/class/2023-next-staged-reading-series-reign

MUSIC—7 p.m. “Oneonta Kirtan: Interfaith Devotional Music Meditation.” Held each first Sunday. Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10223998094414756&set=gm.1883635958865827&idorvanity=1570299106866182

Monday, May 5

HEARING—9 a.m. State University of New York Board of Trustees Public Hearing. Concerned individuals share testimonies and statements on university-related issues. Registration required. Presented via Zoom by the State University of New York. trustees@suny.edu

BLOOD DRIVE—1-5:30 p.m. Schenevus Central School, 159 Main Street, Schenevus. RedCrossBlood.org

LIBRARY—1 p.m. “Homeschool Hangout.” Stories, activities, crafts and learning for homeschool families. Held each Monday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

MUSIC—7:30 p.m. “SUNY-Hartwick Orchestra Concert.” Presented by the Hartwick College Department of Music. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/academic-departments/music-department/music-events/

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