Coop alum, Schaeffer, releases book about school lunch By Chad G. Welch • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Cooperstown Central School 1994 graduate Lucy Schaeffer’s first book, “School Lunch-Unpacking Our Shared Stories,” released Tuesday, Aug. 3. The book pairs Schaeffer’s photographs with 70 different lunch stories “from people age six to 93; hailing from 25 different countries and all across the United States,” Schaeffer said in the book’s introduction. Schaeffer’s subjects include family members, friends, celebrities and strangers. Schaeffer said all of…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Fly Creek Area Historical Society Returns HISTORICAL SOCIETY RETURNS – 7 p.m. The Fly Creek Area Historical Society returns for its first meeting in about a year. They haven’t been idle though. Come see how they’ve updated the exhibits, what they’ve done to their building, and there’s more to talk about. Refreshments available, doors open for circulation. Social distancing observed, masks optional. Free, open to public. The Old Grange Building, Cemetery Rd., Fly Creek.…
Beekeeping becomes big upstate activity, hobby By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The sound of bees humming is audible all around at the Straight from the Hive bee farm where a number of hives are literally buzzing with activity. Richard Lercari, the beekeeper who runs Straight from the Hive, is very much a bee person. He has a bee hat and wears bee socks and speaks about his interest in bees. “I’m totally fascinated by bees,” Lercari said. “I…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 7 Learn Chemistry In the Kitchen KITCHEN CHEMISTRY – 2 p.m. Learn about acidity and what makes the sky blue with the AJ Read Science Discovery Center, from the comfort of your own kitchen. No special equipment required (except a red cabbage). Join the fun on Facebook live. Visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 18 ‘Strides For Safety’ Virtual 5K 5K RUN/WALK – 1 p.m. Support local non-profit SADD ‘Strides For Safety’ providing educational programs for students. Participate in virtual 5k run/walk. Sign up, then run or walk the 5k anytime between April 17-20 along route of your choice (just abide by social distancing and stay safe). Post of picture of you completing your run with hashtags #saddstridesfor safety and #clarksportscenterevents. Runners are encouraged to wear past SADD run t-shirts…
Kids Spend Day Off At Upbeat Club With county schools closed for superintendent conference days, Cooperstown area children in grades 1-8 spent a day of activity at Upbeat Club at the Christ Church. Above, Diane Koffer, Cooperstown, oversees Molly Murphy, Allie Nagleschmidt and Zola Palmer in the kitchen baking cookies. At right, Elias Vazquez, Hartwick, and Elainie Nelan and Alana Feury, both of Cooperstown, make inspiration blocks. The program operates on days children are off from school, and focuses on faith-based…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, NOV. 13 Ideas For Holiday Arrangements GARDEN CLUB – 7 p.m. Find new ideas for Holiday Arrangements presented by Gary Burman and Bob Opalecky. Complete arrangements will be raffled off. Refreshments included. St., James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St, Oneonta. E-mail Angie.Eichler@oneonta.edu. POETRY WORKSHOP – 1:30-3 p.m. Write poetry, songs with John Michael Zov. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call (607)267-4435, e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org or visit www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOV. 9 Kick Off Glimmerglass Film Days OPENING RECEPTION – 7:30-9:15 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of Glimmerglass Film Days. Meet filmmakers, artists, experts in their fields. Includes the companion exhibition “On Arrival.” Village Hall Ballroom, Cooperstown. Visit www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org/films-events/opening-party2017 HISTORY PROGRAM – 6:30 p.m. John Bowers, the Director of Marketing at Hyde Hall, presents “Lights of Hyde Hall.” Kinney Memorial Library, Co. Hwy. 11, Hartwick. www.facebook.com/OtsegoIsHistory/ or call Deb Mackenzie @ (607)293-6635 or Harriett Geywits @ (315)858-2575…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 Suny-O Exhibit Opening STUDENT EXHIBIT – 4:30-6 p.m. The opening reception of the “Student Recipient Exhibition, Jean Parish Memorial Scholarship 2016-2017” features works in drawing, painting, photography, more and student presentations about their works. Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. Call (607)436-2445 or visit www.oneonta.edu/academics/art/gallery/gallery.asp DISCUSSION – 7-8 p.m. Richard Duncan presents “My Friend the Wandering Taoist,” discussing how Taoism has affected his life and career. Cooperstown Village Library. Call (607) 547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Baseball Authors At Hall Of Fame BASEBALL AUTHOR – 1 p.m. Bernie Carbo and Peter Hantzis, authors of “Saving Bernie Carbo,” comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame to discuss the book and take questions from the audience, followed by a book signing in the atrium. Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame. baseballhall.org/events/author-series-bernie-carbo-peter-hantzis?date=0 WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP – 1-3 p.m. Try a new activity in a small group setting with a knowledgeable instructor. This week its Metal…