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The City of Oneonta will host a “welcome home” block party at the corner of Dietz and Main streets from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. Local organizations will have tables with community resource information and all residents are encouraged to attend, mingle and welcome new neighbors. The party will feature a Q&A with Mayor Mark Drnek, street painting by artist and Common Council member Emily Falco, and street games and activities.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 Arist Talk at the Art Garage ARTIST’S TALK—6 p.m. Helen Quinn discusses her animated ceramics and subway-inspired silkscreens in the current exhibition, “Passages: Creatures & Curiosities.” Gallery opens at 4:30 p.m. Free admission; park on gallery lawns. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5327 or visit https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/ DINE OUT – Eat out at local restaurants to support Helios Care. Bella Michael’s, 57 River Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-9166 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/?sd=1672531200&ed=1703980800…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Children Explore Art Of MC Escher ART WORKSHOP – 10 a.m. “Creative Movement Workshops for Kids” with the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Children aged 6-8 learn about works of M. C. Escher followed by creative movement exercise. Free, registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ ART WORKSHOP – 1 and 3 p.m. “Optical Illusion Workshop for Kids.” Children aged 8-12 learn about works of M. C Escher. Free,…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta August 3, 2023 Front Page Bassett Project Back on Track Oneonta Visions Now Open New Trailer a Game Changer for County Animal Rescue Junior Livestock Show Winners Announced Green Wave First in League, Eliminated from Tourney Cooperstown Native Makes Good at Rowing Nationals Inside Y Specialty Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening Cooperstown Community Says Farewell to One of Its Own Foundation Announces $100,000 in Awards Catherine Davis Black Award Winner Named Anderson…
Oneonta native Anna Hillis is the manager of Visions Federal Credit Union’s new branch, located in the WellNow Plaza at 5001 State Route 23. As part of the branch’s grand opening celebrations, Visions is inviting the local community to visit the new facility, where they can learn about the credit union mission, services, and financial wellness resources, or open new accounts.…
Over 80 people gathered to celebrate the opening of Oneonta Family YMCA’s Y Specialty Fitness @ FoxCare on Friday, July 14. In attendance were New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller, representatives from Congressman Marc Molinaro’s office and the NYS Alliance of YMCAs, and many community members.…
Four-time Academy Award-winning actor Katherine Hepburn famously said, “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.” In many ways, longtime Cooperstown resident Bob Faller, who passed away on July 12, channeled the mantra of Hollywood’s leading lady. He was also renowned for his strong personality, independence and outspokenness, much like the talented screen actress.…
The Community Foundation of Otsego County has announced the commitment of 19 awards totaling more than $100,000.00 to Otsego nonprofits. Mirroring CFOC’s strategic plan, the awards cycle was divided into three categories: Immediate Needs, Strengthening Nonprofits and Strengthening Community. The response to the call for applications was heartening, with nearly 50 organizations applying for funds and requesting just under $430,000.00.…
One spring I was late to order some laying hens from Roger Vaughn, who had a farm outside of Richfield Springs and housed among other critters about 2,500 chickens. I usually got the ones that he soon intended to rotate because of a drop in their production. Naturally, I wouldn’t get an egg per chicken every day, but it beat waiting about 20 weeks for baby chicks to mature and start laying.…
The Oneonta Rotary Club announced that it will hold a summer wine tasting fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at Social Eats Café-Project 607, 546 Main Street in Oneonta. Guests will try a five-course wine tasting, or can opt for non-alcoholic specialty mocktails. Tickets are $75.00 and must be ordered in advance. All proceeds benefit the club and its activities. To register, visit the Oneonta Rotary Facebook page or call (607) 431-4808.…
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