Yerdon-Putnam Reunion: 76 Years Strong and Counting ONEONTA—Four generations of the descendants of Floyd and Myrtle Putnam Yerdon gathered on Sunday, July 28 for the 76th annual reunion at Fortin Park in Oneonta. Thirty-nine relatives enjoyed Brooks’ barbecue chicken and many homemade side dishes and desserts. Following the meal, an auction was held with family auctioneer David E. Yerdon and his wife, Linda, assisting.…
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Merriment, mischief and the macabre were all on display at the Otsego County Steampunk + Oddities Expo on Saturday, April 20. Presented by the Eastern Otsego Farmer’s Market, as well as Steamstress & Co., this is the second time the event was held and the first time in Oneonta, this year at Fortin Park.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 9 1st Annual Inflatables Day INFLATABLES—11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “1st Annual Oneonta Inflatables Day.” A fun-filled event for the kids, featuring various inflatables for bouncing, face painting, food trucks, a bake sale and other vendors. Cost, $10 all day for children aged 6+; $7 all day for children under 5. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 376-3299 or visit https://www.facebook.com/bandbpartyplus…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 5 Community Contradance at Cornfield Hall CONTRADANCE—7:30-10:30 p.m. Rejoin your friends for a fun, social dance with the Otsego Dance Society, featuring music by the band “Men in Black” with Robbie Poulette calling the dances. Suggested donation, $8/adult. Cornfield Hall, 655 Co. Rd. 26, Fly Creek. Visit otsegodancesociety.weebly.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Yager Museum Reopens For The Season MUSEUM REOPENING—11:30 a.m. Yager Museum opens for the 2023 season with an exhibit of works by Oneonta native Margaret Huntington (Watkeys) Boehner, who taught at Syracuse University and earned an honorary degree from Hartwick College. Yager Museum, Hartwick College. (607) 431-4480 or visit facebook.com/yagermuseum/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. Register at redcrossblood.org BLOOD…
Best Bets July 29, 2021 Art in the park, car show, more planetarium shows! Come down to the park and make art with (mostly) natural materials. These items will be left in the park for others to find and enjoy. Pre-registration required, children must be accompanied by an adult. Come prepared to get messy. Presented by the Oneonta World of Learning. At Fortin Park, 167 Youngs Rd. in Oneonta at 10 and 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 31. Call 607-431-8543 or…
Fortin Park Becomes A Tobacco-Free Zone…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 City of Hills Art Fest Today ART & MUSIC – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor street festival featuring outstanding regional artists, crafters, musicians, writers, more. Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit cityofthehillsartsfestival.com O-COUNTY FAIR – 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. See best Otsego County has to offer. Daily shows, rides, more. Highlights include equestrian Gymkhana, bicycle giveaway, truck pull, livestock parade of champions, Supreme Champion Showmanship, talent contest, more. Otsego County Fair, Mills St.,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Kids Festival ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Noon – 4 p.m. Bring the kids for free ice cream, fun activities, performances, demonstrations, outdoor games with Oneonta World of Learning and other organizations. Fortin Park, Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Call 607-431-8543 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaWorldofLearning/ ART RECEPTION – 1 – 3 p.m. Discuss art installation on the global refugee crisis by artist Christine Heller. Chapel, First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8401 or visit www.facebook.com/CooperstownPres/…