Among this week's many news briefs, we highlight upcoming fundraisers for area nonprofits, events on pollinators, Christmas trees, and caves, art exhibits, and topics of general interest.…
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A free Fenimore Chamber Orchestra concert and Cakewalk Benefit, introductory watercolor classes at the Cooperstown Art Association, a call for vendors for the 16th annual Fishing and Heritage Day, and the annual Winter Carnival Book Sale are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Anyone who donates between December 16 and January 3 will receive a Red Cross long-sleeved shirt, while supplies last. To donate, walk in to a drive or schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1 (800) 733-2767.…
Those who give blood now through November 17 will receive a $10.00 e-gift card, plus a chance to win a $7,000.00 prize. Visit rcblood.org/thanks to learn more. In preparation to give blood, donors are reminded to eat well, hydrate the day of donation and to bring their ID.…
Upcoming performances by Orpheus Theatre and the Catskill Community Players, a blood drive at Cooperstown Central School and the City of Oneonta's holiday schedule are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Live Action Role Play Practice Event PRACTICE—5-8 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Practice getting into roles, combat moves, more. Lightest touch with foam padded weapons system. Held each Thursday, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Big Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Anrygnomes23@gmail.com or visit https://www.realmsnet.net/#events BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Waterfront Café, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Food For Thought on Exhibit Production at Fenimore Art Museum MUSEUM—12:30 p.m. “Food For Thought: Behind the Scenes of Exhibit Production.” Director of Exhibitions Chris Rossi presents on how museum exhibits are assembled, followed by a behind-the-scenes walking tour. Lunch included. $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Annual Postcard, Book, Ephemera Show and Sale HISTORY CENTER—10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “17th Annual Postcard, Book, and Ephemera Show and Sale.” Vendors, auction, 50/50 raffle, and highlights from the upcoming summer exhibition by the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Free admission. Held in the social room of the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/ BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick College Drive, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Native American Eclipse Storiesat Huntington Memorial Library ECLIPSE STORIES—2 p.m. “Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories” with master storyteller Perry Ground. Hear about the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes around the sun and eclipse events. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. New Lisbon Town Hall, 908 County Road 16, Garratsville. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Draw from Life with the Cooperstown Art Association 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. $18/session, cash. 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/ BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. RedCrossBlood.org…