The other thing those lovely red birds reminded me of was the impossibility of ever really understanding what we refer to as the “other.” We could scrutinize one another for an infinity of lifetimes and never bridge the gaps that separate us.…
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MEM DAY - Page 182
210 YEARS AGO
On Thursday morning last, between the hours of 3 and 4 o’clock, our citizens were aroused from their slumbers by the alarming cry of fire, which proved to be in the building occupied by Taylor and Graves as a Tailor’s and Barber’s shop, and had made such progress before the alarm became general, that it was impossible to save the building. The end of Messrs. Cook and Craft’s store, which stood about ten feet east, was several times…
110 YEARS AGO
An Evening in Erin—A good 550 people of whom 518 were spectators packed Holy Name Hall last evening to the very doors and spent a happy and entertaining three hours in “The Land Where the Grass Grows Greenest.” The whole entertainment was the biggest kind of a success for the church, the performers and the audience, and everyone was happy and good natured. Everything on the program was a hit. Joseph Haggerty with his song replete with local…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Dinner From Greece at The Otesaga Resort Hotel DINNER—5-8 p.m. International Night featuring 3-course meal of Greek origin. $30/person. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9931 or visit https://www.otesaga.com/dine/seasonal-dining…
A presentation of the collection of artifacts owned by attorney Mike West, readings of new works by regional playwrights, the Killdeer Trio and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Don’t Let the Ticks Get You Down MOUNTAIN CLUB—6 p.m. Researcher Amanda Roome presents on different tick species and the diseases they pass. Learn to prevent tick bites, remove ticks and more at this Susquehanna Adirondack Mountain Club monthly meeting. Featuring a potluck dinner at 6, followed by the presentation at 7. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit https://susqadk.org/meetings/ FUNDRAISER—4-9 p.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Learn to Sew at the Library LIBRARY—1 p.m. Learn to sew a tote bag with instructor Yuliya Labovskaya. Bring your own sewing machine. Free, registration required. 18+. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus BLOOD DRIVE—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Richfield Springs High School, 93 East Main Street, Richfield Springs. RedCrossBlood.org…
The Hall of Fame East-West Classic: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, May 25 at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field and will feature Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, who joins previously announced Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Ken Griffey Jr., Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Fred McGriff, Eddie Murray, Jim Rice, Lee Smith, and Ozzie Smith as managers and coaches.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 16 ‘Steampunk’ Music with the Fenimore Chamber Orchestra CONCERT—3 p.m. “Steampunk” concert featuring “Nonet No. 2″ by Martinů, “Grand Nonet for Winds and Strings” by Spohr, “Steampunk” by Bruce, more. Tickets, $40. Performed by the Fenimore Chamber Orchestra at Christ Church, 46 River Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://fenimoreco.org/ BLOOD DRIVE—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta March 14, 2024 Front Page Boosters Announce New Project Library Offers Crafts, Creative Learning Oneonta Mayor, RSS, Others Respond to Concerns Voiced by Citizens That Care Group Inside Former Town Supervisor To Be Honored Farm to Fork Panel a Success CSO’s Annual Cabaret Returns with Special Guests, New Venue CFOC Announces Start of Awards Cycles Deadline for New Heroes Banners Nears News Briefs News Briefs: March 14, 2024 Editorial Let There…
