HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Practice Pottery at The Smithy 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/…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ‘Gifts of Wildflowers’ ExhibitArtist Discussion EXHIBIT DISCUSSION—5 p.m. “Gifts of Wildflowers” artist Carleigh Wagner discusses her process and what comes next on this final day of her show. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/…
PIERSTOWN—Michael Willis, 81, for many years a senior executive in the book publishing business in Manhattan and more recently the director of Press and Public Relations at Glimmerglass Opera, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home in Pierstown. He is survived by his husband, Bill Oliver.
Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.…
MIDDLEFIELD—Edward B. Snyder, 83, husband of Joan, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home on County Route 33.
Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Snow Moon Outing at Gilbert Lake State Park OUTDOORS—2-8 p.m. “Lantern-Light Snow Moon Hike.” Enjoy the lake by moonlight, warm-up with a hot beverage and fires at the Briggs Pavilion, donate a non-perishable item to the local food bank. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GilbertLakeStatePark FIRST AID—9 a.m. “CPR Certification Course.” Schenevus Fire Department, 40 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 547-4328 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta February 22, 2024 Front Page Richfield Awarded $4.5 Million in NY Forward Revitalization Funds Animal Art Chamber of Commerce Seeking Nominations Inside Art Garage Returns from Hiatus, Launches Community Show Oneida Indian Nation Releases Report Regional Spelling Bee Winner Headed to National Competition Regatta HoF Inductees Named Locals: People & Businesses in the News O’Connor Ties Record, Returns to States News in Brief News Briefs: February 22, 2024 Editorial Thirteen Decades…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Starkid’s ‘Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier’ to be Performed at Foothills THEATER—7:30 p.m. “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier.” Parody of Disney’s “Aladdin” (1992), told from Jafar’s point of view. Recommended for ages 18+. $20 general admission. Also showing on 2/24 with 3 p.m. matinee on 2/25. Then 3/1, 3/2 and 3 p.m. matinee on 3/3. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/…
The exhibit opened to a well-attended reception on Valentine’s Day and is on view through this Saturday, February 24.…
Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Nominations ONEONTA—The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the following annual awards: Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, Business of the Year Award and the 2024 Breakthrough Award. The Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award is given to a citizen of Otsego County who has made a long-term impact on our region and who gives back to the community.…
Some of the artists have lived in Middlefield their whole lives, others spend summers in Middlefield, and others have chosen to move here permanently, attracted by the rural environment.…