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At the SQSPCA, we work incredibly hard to stay up to date on industry standards and best practices. We are so grateful when we see our hard work and protocols save lives. I want to note that in this most recent case, the hard work continued through the holidays as well.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 16 Support Super Heroes Humane Society DONATE—Noon to 2 p.m. Donate pottery, houseplants, seedlings, or cuttings of plants to the popular Plant and Pottery Sale to support the animals cared for by Super Heroes Humane Society. They are also looking for outdoor garden items in good shape, such as garden statues, wind chimes, bird houses/feeders and garden furniture. Held at 160 Pony Farm Road, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or visit facebook.com/superheroeshs/ ONEONTA VOTE—11 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Donate Books For Winter Carnival Book Sale BOOK COLLECTION—6-7:30 p.m. Help the Friends of the Village Library prepare for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival book sale. Bring your used books in good condition. Everything from paperbacks to DVDs and hardcovers to audiobooks will be accepted. Please, no outdated travel guides, dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS tapes or cassettes. Use the Fair Street entrance at the Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
News from the Noteworthy FSA Works To Help Individuals, Families Meet Basic Needs Family Service Association, located at 277 Chestnut Street in heart of Oneonta, is sometimes referred to as the “Area’s Best Secret.” FSA is a privately funded human services agency, with an annual budget of just under $300,000.00. The agency is staffed by three full-time employees, volunteers and college interns. Most popular for our Clothing Room, FSA offers a host of other programs to help people and families…
Nonprofit to Collect Bikes, Sewing Machines Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in an ongoing effort to recycle unwanted items, will hold a used bicycle and sewing machine collection on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Otsego ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street, Oneonta. Rust free adult and children’s bicycles in repairable condition and working portable sewing machines and sewing notions can be dropped off rain or shine throughout the day. Bikes for parts, disassembled bikes, tricycles and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Haunted House Experience At The Mall SANITORIUM – 5 – 10 p.m. Take a haunted walk through the Southside Sanitorium as presented by Luncheons & Dragons. Southside Mall, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401 or visit facebook.com/southsidemall/ DONATE – Bring your clean winter apparel to donate to local families in need. Accepting gently used boots, hats, gloves, scarves, winter coats, snowsuits and snowpants. Open from September 30 through November 14. Bring to the collection bins in the Lobby…
Cat-Tastic Opportunity! Shelter Filled With New Pets The Susquehanna SPCA is overflowing with kittens, according to a recent media release. “Kitten season is in full swing,” the release said. “Recently, we have had an influx of cats and kittens of all ages that need our help.” The spring season often brings with it batches of new kittens, according to the release. “Just before spring, unspayed cats often go into heat. Approximately 60 days later, they begin giving birth to litters…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 CAA Seeks Art Donations PRESIDENTS DAY! DONATIONS – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weekdays. Check your closets for gently used artworks to donate to the CAA Spring Cleaning Bazaar. Support the local art association, clear some space at home. Drop off weekdays through March 5. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 ‘Diversity In The Dugout’ With Baseball HoF VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP – 1:30 p.m. ‘Cultural Diversity: Diversity In The Dugout’ presentation on how the national pastime has brought together players and fans from all walks of life for the love of the sport. Free, registration required. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-field-trip-Cultural-Diversity-2021?date=0…
LETTER from HARRY LEVINE Now’s Time To Invest In County We have only one week left in 2020, a remarkable year that hit us with surprises and painful disease. We lost jobs, got sick, and even died due to COVID-19. But the year had its bright spots too. One of them was the extraordinary efforts by all the front-line medical professionals and other essential workers who risked their own health to serve us. Another is the amazing generosity that poured…