‘HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO’

Events Happening In and Around Otsego County

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Monday, May 13

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday with an instructor. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

PLAY & LEARN—10 a.m. Guided sensory learning for children aged 5 and under. Held each Monday. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

SENIOR WALK—10-11 a.m. Seniors walk the track and gym floor with Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/

CONNECTIONS—10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. “Spring Painting Project with Marjorie Landers.” $20/person includes supplies. Registration required. Presented by Connections at Clark Sport Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of ham and scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, and pudding with topping. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

CONNECTIONS—12:30 p.m. Blue Grass Circle Jam Session. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/

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. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

EXERCISE—2-3 p.m. “Choga Flow.” Chair yoga led by certified instructor. Cost, donation of 1 non-perishable food item for the Richfield Springs Food Pantry. Held each Monday. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/richfieldsprings/calendars/

BLOOD DRIVE—2:30-6:30 p.m. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

FARMERS’ MARKET—4-7 p.m. Indoor Bainbridge Farmers Market. Vendors, food trucks and more. Held each Monday. Bainbridge Community Center, 7 Prospect Street, Bainbridge. (607) 624-5260 or visit https://www.facebook.com/bainbridgefarmersmarket

RABIES CLINIC—6-8 p.m. Otsego County Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic. Dogs, cats and ferrets. Previous vaccination certificate required to receive 3-year booster. Large Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4230 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/rabies_prevention.php

Tuesday, May 14

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER—Last day to RSVP for “HR Legal Basics: New York Paid Family Leave.” Free webinar via Zoom presented by Hinman, Howard & Kattell Attorneys. Held 5/16 at noon. Visit https://www.hhk.com/le-webinar-hrlegal-leave_2024-05/

FUNDRAISER—8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios Care programs. Reservations recommended. Social Eats Café, 546 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 267-4369 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/

STORY TIME—9:30 a.m. “Baby & Toddler Storytime.” Bond with your baby while staff share stories, activities and play. Recommended ages: birth-2. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
(607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/

COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at the Susquehanna Greenway, Oneonta. Contact hike leader Scott Fielder at (607) 433-2727 or visit https://susqadk.org/

BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springbrook, 105 Campus Drive, Oneonta. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

TECH HELP—10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop in with a device to get tech questions answered, from navigating Google to using the library app. Each Tuesday or by appointment. Free. The Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit http://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is sausage and peppers on a sub roll, O’Brien potatoes, beets and pineapple. 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

WEBINAR—Noon. “Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan.” Presented by the 2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series. Held online by Cornell Cooperative Extension. (518) 569-3073 or visit https://cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2024/01/09/-2024-agritourism-monthly-webinar-series

LECTURE—4 p.m. “A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder & Justice in Ancient Rome” author talk/lecture with Emma Southon. Part of the Lost Women of History series. Virtual Q&A presented by the Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

Wednesday, May 15

BIRDING—8-10 a.m. “Riddell State Park Bird Walk.” Mostly flat, half-mile walk along field hedgerows, Schenevus Creek and through mature forests. Robert V. Riddell State Park, Riddell Road, Davenport. (60) 433-2831 or visit https://doas.us/calendar/

STORY TIME—9:30 a.m. “Baby & Toddler Storytime.” Bond with your baby while staff share stories, activities and play. Recommended ages: birth-2. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Library staff read storybooks to children aged 3-5. Held each Wednesday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center, (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Bring babies and toddlers down each Wednesday for an entertaining story read aloud by library staff. Held each Wednesday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Bring the children down each Wednesday to listen to a story, then participate in related craft and snack time. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus/

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of coconut pineapple curry on chicken breast, seasoned noodles, mixed vegetables and sherbet. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

ART—12:30-2 p.m. “Food For Thought: American Masterworks.” Fenimore Art Museum President and CEO Dr. Paul S. D’Ambrosio presents a special look at the exhibit. Includes lunch and walking tour. Registration required. $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/

LIBRARY—1-3 p.m. “Tech Help.” Navigate a personal device, find technological resources and get tech questions answered. Appointments required. Free. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street, Laurens. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

LIBRARY—3:45-4:30 p.m. “STEAM at the Library: Build Your Own Wizard Wand.” Children aged 8-12 learn about STEAM in interactive workshops. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
(607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/

LIBRARY—5:30 p.m. “Credit Crash Course.” Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union. Review the basics of credit, the different types, and how to build/maintain a score to be proud of. Free. Registration recommended. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/

MOUNTAIN CLUB—6 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Potluck dinner followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. This month, author Jim Loudon presents “Electric Lake: Oneonta’s Forgotten Gem.” Free. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit https://susqadk.org/meetings/

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. Fee. Held each Wednesday. Cancellations will be communicated prior to session. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit https://www.cooperstownart.com/

CONSERVATION—7 p.m. “Be Informed: The Buzz About Pollinators.” Registration required. Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association at The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/event/buzz-lecture/

Thursday, May 16

DEADLINE—Last day to sign up for “Painting with Hot Wax: An Intro to Encaustics” with Regina B. Quinn. Fee. Held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 5/19. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

READING—9:30 a.m. “Spanish/English Bilingual Story Time.” Held third Thursday of each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

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

SENIOR WALK—11 a.m. Seniors walk the track and gym floor with Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is pulled pork on a bun, baked beans, Brussels sprouts and fresh fruit. 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

CONNECTIONS—Noon. Book group with Heather of the Village Library of Cooperstown. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2411456375729967

LANGUAGE—12:30 p.m. “Learn American Sign Language.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

CONNECTIONS—1 p.m. “The Prevention and Management of Extreme Heat Events for Seniors.” Presented by Frank Harte. Opportunities for Otsego, New York State Electric and Gas and Clark Sports Center representatives discuss what their organizations will do to minimize the effects of extreme heat for seniors. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2411456375729967

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP—2 p.m. Free monthly 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 and learn from other community members. New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton. (607) 432-5525 to register or visit https://www.helioscare.org/support-for-families/grief-support/

CRAFT CIRCLE—3:30 p.m. Bring a crafting project and work with friends, learn a new skill, more. Supplies available. Held each Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

GAME NIGHT—5-10 p.m. Play board games with friends, new and old. Held each Thursday. Serenity Hobbies, 152 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7276 or visit https://www.facebook.com/serenityhobbies

PRACTICE—5 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Practice swordsmanship, combat moves and more using the lightest touch with a foam padded weapons system. No experience needed. Padded weapons available for loan. Held each Thursday, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Big Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Angrygnome23@gmail.com or visit Oneonta, New York Realms/LARP Facebook page.

SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” Fee 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 visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064515077240

YARN CLUB—5:30-7 p.m. Third Thursday each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta

POTTERY—6-9 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to 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 visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

POETRY—7:30 p.m. “Writers Salon.” An evening with Alex Alberto (non-fiction). Literary reading series for local writers held each Third Thursday through June. Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit https://www.canoneonta.org/writers-salon

Friday, May 17

DEADLINE—Deadline to sign up for the Cooperstown Village Yard Sale Day and to be included on the village map. $20 fee includes place on the map, a yard sign and automatic registration with the village clerk. Visit https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownYardSales/

CONNECTIONS—8 a.m. “Brookwood Gardens: Bird Watching with Becky Gretton.” Off-campus event. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately. Presented by Connections at Clark Sports Center at Brookwood Point, 6000 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2411456375729967

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Rummage Sale.” Clothes, house wares, books, toys and more to support the Christian Fellowship and Service Guild. Includes a bag sale from 3-5. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1553 or visit https://rschurchofchristuniting.com/events/

KNITTING CIRCLE—9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring a knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held every Friday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

YOGA—10 a.m. Gentle class perfect for beginners that can be modified for those with physical challenges. All welcome. Followed by 15 minute Reiki demonstration. Suggested donation, $10. Held each Friday. Strawberry Hall, Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus/

YOUTH—11 a.m. “Pre-K Storytime with Mary.” Free program to engage children with songs, stories, activities, more. Held each Friday. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 ext 106 or visit https://www.canajoharielibrary.org/

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of ziti and meatballs, green beans, garlic knots and poke cake with topping. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

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

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. Fee. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Thursday 6-9 p.m. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/

CONSERVATION—7-9 p.m. “Bringing the Endangered American Burying Beetle Back to New York.” Presented by Dr. Carmen Greenwood, professor/insect ecologist at SUNY Cobleskill. Free, open to the public. Refreshments available. Also available via Zoom; registration required. Presented by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit https://doas.us/calendar/

PERFORMANCE—7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. “Magic Beyond Imagination,” featuring two world-class magicians. General admission, $39.50 on Eventbrite. Also showing 5/18. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/

Saturday, May 18

BIRDING—All day. “Big Day Bird Count 2024.” Birders locate as many bird species as they can in a single day and report to Coordinator Charlie Scheim. Data to be used in conservation efforts. (607) 434-4880 or visit https://doas.us/calendar/

PANCAKE BREAKFAST—7:30-11:30 a.m. Fly-in Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, real maple syrup, sausage and beverages. $9/adult to support the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, 866 State Route 166, Cooperstown.

LIBRARY—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Otego Days Book Sale and Information Booth.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/

CLEAN SWEEP—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “16th Annual Hartwick Clean Sweep.” Hartwick residents are invited to dispose of everything from old furniture, to household appliances containing Freon, tires, and more. Not accepting electronics, hazardous waste or green waste. Hartwick Town Hall, 103 Town Drive, Hartwick. (607) 293-8123 or visit https://www.facebook.com/TownofHartwick

SPRING—8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Spring Cleanup Day.” Help clean the grounds and perform annual maintenance at the Sportsmen’s Club. Includes coffee and donuts, followed by lunch at noon. Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club, 251 Rod and Gun Club Road, Oneonta. (607) 433-0515 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OneontaSportsmensClub/

TOURNAMENT—9 a.m. “Asst. Chief Adam C. Burgess Memorial Golf Tournament.” Support the Mount Vision Fire Department. Fee includes greens, cart, more. Held at Colonial Ridge Golf, 195 Bateman Road, Laurens. (607) 263-5291 or visit https://www.facebook.com/MountVisionFireDepartment

PERMIT—9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “18-Hr. New York State Pistol Permit Course.” Two-day course designed to meet/exceed the new NYS minimum curriculum for the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. First day is held at F&C Firearms; second day at Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club. Price includes firearm rental, ammunition, range fees and lunch on both days. F&C Firearms, 27482 State Highway 23, Stamford. training@fcfirearmsny.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/OneontaSportsmensClub/

RACE—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Glimmerglass Triathlon.” Begins with the 1.5 open water paddle, followed by a 16.5 mile bike ride, then a 10K run. Team options available. Registration required. Presented by the Clark Sports Center. Begins/concludes at Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 or visit https://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2024-glimmerglass-triathlon/

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to Noon. Produce, arts, crafts, and more from area vendors. Dietz Street, between Main and Wall streets, Oneonta. Visit https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh vegetables, local meats and handmade crafts at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or visit https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

SPLASH PATH—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. “11th Annual Splash Path 5K and Fun Walk.” Vendors, music, food. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377 or visit https://www.facebook.com/PathfinderVillage

GARAGE SALE—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Vintage Treasure Sale.” Organized by Rotary Club of Cooperstown. Fabulous finds at fabulous prices. Christ Church Parish Center, 46 River Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/cooperstownrotaryclub

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Blacksmithing for Beginners.” Introductory class for people interested in beginning to learn the art of blacksmithing. Participants will build and take home a uniquely hand-crafted letter opener. $120/non-member, lunch/materials included. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/event/workshop-blacksmithing-for-beginners/

BOOK FAIR—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore an eclectic selection of books, from gift shop staples to vintage tomes. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or visit https://hydehall.org/

PLANETARIUM—Learn about the cosmos in three presentations. $3/person/show. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, West Dormitory Road, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/aj-read-science-discovery-center-and-planetarium-14332374215
• 10:30 a.m. “Max Goes to the Moon.” 35-minute film following a dog named Max on his journey to the moon.
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.” 45-minute tour showcasing the constellations currently in the sky.
• 1:30 p.m. “Out There: The Quest for Exoplanets.” Learn about how astronomers search for planets beyond our solar system.

SPRING—Noon to 3 p.m. “Spring Fling Field Day & Chicken BBQ!” Includes Chinese raffle, skeet/trap shoot, spring raffle, more. All welcome. Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club, 615 Louis Dickinson Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8096 or visit https://www.facebook.com/BurlingtonFlatsFGC

OPEN STUDIO—1-4 p.m. “Wheel Throwing with Karla Andela.” Adults only, registration required. Fee. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit https://www.canoneonta.org/the-studio

ARTIST RECEPTION—1-4 p.m. “Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show.”Award ceremony and reception. Free, all welcome. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 or visit https://www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar

WRITERS GROUP—1:30-3:30 p.m. Supportive group to practice writing exercises and receive feedback. Session held through May 25. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/

TRAVEL—2 p.m. “Egypt, Then and Now.” Local poet/author/editor Brenda-Louise Carpenter shares highlights of her journey to Egypt in 2017-2018. Free. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. kodonnell@stny.rr.com

ROLE PLAY—5-9 p.m. Play “Magic the Gathering” with the group. Held every other Saturday. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166

CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “Pairings with Keith Torgan and Friends: Stuart Kabak and Mary Cordelia Myers.” Admission fee. Dunderberg Gallery, 118 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2010 or visit https://dunderberggallery.com/

Sunday, May 19

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to noon. “Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.” Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, coffee and juice. Fee. Proceeds benefit 2025 student trip to Italy and Greece. Richfield Springs Central School Cafeteria, 93 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0610 or visit https://www.facebook.com/RichfieldCSD/

WRITING—1-3 p.m. “Cooperstown Writers Group.” Held each Sunday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

Monday, May 20

DEADLINE—Last day for local authors to submit materials to be included in the Village Library of Cooperstown’s 75th Birthday Celebration. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD—8 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.

EXERCISE CLASS—9-10 a.m. Exercise each Monday and Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

PLAY & LEARN—10 a.m. Guided sensory learning for children aged 5 and under. Held each Monday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of cream of potato salad, turkey Reuben, cauliflower and cranberry apple cup. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

LIBRARY—1-3 p.m. “Tech Help.” Navigate a personal device, find technological resources and get tech questions answered. Appointments required. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary

CONNECTIONS – 1 p.m. “Penguins and Seals and Ice, Oh My!” Presented by Jesse Ravage. Experience Antarctica through Ravage’s travelogue of her trip in December 2023. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2411456375729967

EXERCISE—2-3 p.m. “Choga Flow.” Chair yoga led by certified instructor Wanda Hunt. Cost is the donation of 1 non-perishable food item for the Richfield Springs Food Pantry. Held each Monday. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/richfieldsprings/calendars/

RABIES CLINIC—3-6 p.m. “Free Rabies Clinics.” First come, first served. Dogs must be leashed. Cats/ferrets must be in carriers. Previous rabies certificate required in order to receive the three-year booster. Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111 or visit https://www.sqspca.org/news-events/

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