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“It’s a local service club focused on the community,” Cooperstown Rotary Club Board President Ellen Pope said. “But there is a strong belief that you need to be connected to others around the world, so there is less of a fear of the other and more of a sense that we are all one community.”…
If you’re a very recent newcomer, you may know us best for our programs that add to the vitality of daily living in Otsego County. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market (1991) was established to bring farmers and artisans to their customers and those customers back to Main Street at a time when even baseball writers were lamenting the takeover by baseball shops.…
Since its inception 50 years ago, the Winter Carnival has been a way for those who brave the winters here to have a bit of respite and fun. The following is an overview of some of the more popular events on Saturday and Sunday.…
Otsego 2000 Executive Director Ellen Pope coordinated the Holiday Market and participation with other local shop owners. “We’re calling it a Holiday Stroll and welcome everyone to participate in this festive tradition that celebrates local farmers, artisans, makers and businesses,” she said.…
That’s a wrap! Glimmerglass Film Days, a program of Otsego 2000, presented 28 film screenings, filmmaker talks, the art exhibit “Future Memory” at The Smithy, trivia, themed dinners and parties, and guided walks November 9-13.…
“We are excited to bring back this popular celebration of local foods and the farms that produce them—we have an incredible abundance and diversity of local foods at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, all produced within 50 miles of Cooperstown by the folks who sell them every week,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000, which founded the market in 1991.…
You’ve heard the saying, “Many hands make light work.” Last Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Growing Community Harvest Potluck Supper was made possible by many hands, including (but by no means limited to),…
Another Growing Community Harvest Potluck Supper on Main Street is in the books! A huge thank you to all who came out on a glorious fall afternoon—to those who schlepped tables and chairs, donated flowers (so many gorgeous flowers!), helped to decorate, and to everyone who brought good cheer and delicious food to share.…
Growing Community has announced its plans for the 9th Annual Community Harvest Supper, featuring a potluck, music and camaraderie at a dining table to be set up on Main Street, Cooperstown.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Explore Oneonta Main Street Historic District WALKING TOUR – 5 p.m. “Historic Main Street Walking Tour” with Bob Brzozowski, Steve Yerly, and Otsego 2000 Executive Director Ellen Pope. Admission by donation. Walk-ins welcome. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/ 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…