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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Garden Discussion Hosted By The Master Gardeners GARDENSIDE TALK—5-8 p.m. The Otsego County Master Gardeners host this edition of the gardenside talks featuring Dr. Douglas Tallamy, professor of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Delaware, who has written a number of books, including “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” and over 100 research papers. Hosted online by the Otsego County Master Gardeners. (607) 547-2536 ext. 228 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2023/06/08/bringing-nature-home-to-new-york POSTPONED TO…
Sports Snippets: June 1, 2023 GOHS To Open Summer Baseball Display ONEONTA—The Greater Oneonta Historical Society announced it will have a summer display of Major League Baseball players who played for Oneonta teams. “Oneonta—On the Road to Major League Baseball” will be open at the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, from June 1 to September 1. Dozens of major league players passed through Oneonta teams, including the high school, Hartwick College, SUNY Oneonta, the Canadian-American League’s Oneonta Indians, the…
Time Out Briefs: May 25, 2023 Unadilla To Hold Memorial Event UNADILLA—The Unadilla Memorial Day/Decoration Day ceremony will be led by Deacon Joseph DeGeorgio at Unadilla Village Hall at 10:30 a.m. on May 29. It will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Monument on Main Street, followed by a parade to Saint Matthew’s Church Cemetery. Later in the day, there will be additional services at Evergreen Hill Cemetery. A wreath for those who died at sea will be…
News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Learn About Oneonta’s Haunted History HISTORY AFTER HOURS – 5 – 7 p.m. The whole family is invited for fun history activities. This month ring in Halloween with the Haunted History of Oneonta. Learn the local ghost stories and unsolved mysteries. And also enjoy making delicious fudge, some arts & crafts, and more. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Save up to 3…
Oneonta Program Has Spooky Side On Thursday, October 20 from 5-7 p.m., the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s “History After Hours!” series at the Oneonta History Center will feature ghost stories and unsolved mysteries, spooky treats, “cup cooking,” a reading of “The Chocolate Chip Ghost” in the Sally Mullen Children’s Corner, and arts and crafts including paper jack-o’-lantern baskets and ghost ornaments. This “Haunted History!” event for adults and children of all ages is free and open to the public. GOHS…
Celebrate Harvest History This fall, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS) introduces a new series of events, History After Hours! “The program series will offer a variety of events for adults and children of all ages at the Oneonta History Center (183 Main Street) from 5 to 7 p.m., once a month on September 22, October 20 and November 17,” said Marcela Micucci, Executive Director Greater Oneonta Historical Society. “This is going to be a great series.” The first event…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Find Vintage Items, Furnishing, More For Sale To Support The Greater Oneonta Historical Society ON-SITE SALE – Noon – 4 p.m. Find surplus furninshings, ephemera, and more ranging form vintage items like the Caprice Model organ by Conn, to a slab of marble, to extra display cases. All proceeds benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Held on the 3rd Floor of the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory/ BLOOD DRIVE –…
GOHS builds oral history of the city in ‘Remembering Oneonta’ exhibition Growing up in Cooperstown in the 1960s and 70s meant looking forward to a drive down to Oneonta, shopping at Bresee’s, Woolworth’s, Barker’s, Jamesway, and others – made special by the fact that Main Street stores stayed open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Surely it was the same for others in the era, be they Oneonta residents or visitors from nearby villages – and it’s an era coming back…