The Festival of Lights—sponsored by Five Star Subaru of Oneonta—begins at sunset on Saturday, December 14, and all are invited to enjoy the first lighting, hot cocoa, popcorn, Cosmic Karma Fire performers, and visitors from the North Pole, including Santa Claus.…
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FUNDRAISER—9:30 a.m. “2024 Hot Cocoa 5K Run.” Benefit for the Arc Otsego Helping Hands Fund. Fees apply. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-8595 or visit https://www.facebook.com/arcotsego…
PRACTICE—5 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Practice swordsmanship, combat moves and more in the lightest touch with foam padded weapons system. Held each Thursday, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Big Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Angrygnome23@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Oneontanyrealmslarp…
ORHA administers a variety of grant programs to help Otsego County residents afford the costs of housing. Currently, these include repair and rehabilitation programs for lower-income homeowners and rental assistance through the Section 8 program. Past programs have also included home-buying assistance grants and other forms of rental assistance, such as emergency COVID-19 rent relief funded by an Otsego County Community Development Block Grant award.…
FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “2024 Grand & Glorious Fall Fair.” Music, games, food, local artisans and more to support the Catskill Choral Society. Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue. Oneonta. (607) 746-6922 or visit https://www.facebook.com/catskillchoralsociety…
FUNDRAISER—Noon to 3 p.m. “77th Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Day.” Support the Family Resource Network, learn about community agencies at the Resource Fair, more. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0001 or visit https://www.facebook.com/FamilyRN…
SQSPCA objectives for this lifesaving investment involve two distinct programs: 1) shelter-to shelter services for other animal welfare organizations throughout the region, and; 2) public wellness clinics to assess pet health, provide nail clipping and ear cleaning services, dispense educational materials and advice on general pet care, and to provide follow-up recommendations as warranted.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Live Action Role Play Practice Event PRACTICE—5-8 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Practice getting into roles, combat moves, more. Lightest touch with foam padded weapons system. Held each Thursday, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Big Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Anrygnomes23@gmail.com or visit https://www.realmsnet.net/#events BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Waterfront Café, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Festival of Lights continues HOLIDAY LIGHTS—5 p.m. “2023 Oneonta Festival of Lights.” 40+ light displays from local organizations and businesses. Display continues through 1/1/24. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 435-1025 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OneontaFestivalOfLights…
“Hill City Celebrations is thrilled to offer two of Oneonta’s treasured holiday traditions again this season,” said Connie Herzig, chair of the Hill City Celebrations Board of Directors.…