HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Cornhole Tournament To Raise Funds for The Arc Otsego FUNDRAISER—Noon to 7 p.m. “Inaugural Cornhole Tournament: A Recreation Program Fundraiser.” Cash prizes, raffle drawing, 50/50 raffle and more to support the programs of The Arc Otsego. Held at The Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. americanglorycornhole@gmail.com or visit https://www.arcotsego.org/event/2024-inaugural-the-arc-otsego-cornhole-tournament-is-saturday-march-2-2024/…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Oneonta World of LearningPresents “Butterfly Boogie” PUPPET PERFORMANCE—11 a.m. “Butterfly Boogie” by Dandelion Stage. The bees don’t buzz, the butterflies can’t remember how to fly, and the snails are racing all over everywhere instead of sliding slow as snails are supposed to go. In this interactive performance, children ages 2-5 will jump, glide and boogie as they help garden friends remember to be themselves. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Presented by Oneonta World of…
OTSEGO COUNTY—James Irving Matson announced that he will be performing a research survey of barn quilts in upstate New York. He asked residents who own, display or make barn quilts to reach out to him via Facebook or jamesmtsn@yahoo.com. Matson intends to interview residents and compile a catalog of the increasingly popular art form in the region. Barn quilts are a relatively new form of grassroots public art and have become common in the American South and parts of Canada.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 19 Walk Around Gilbert Lake With Otsego County Conservation Association GET THE KIDS OUT – 1-3 p.m. Join Otsego County Conservation Association for a fun walk with the kids around Gilbert Lake. Wander the forest, visit a beaver lodge, practice tree identification, and get to know the flora and fauna of Upstate New York. Registration required. Free, open to all. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-gilbert-lake-state-park/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Kids Exploration Day With The Otsego County Conservation Association EXPLORATION DAY—8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Otsego County Conservation Association and Oneonta World of Learning team up to present a day of exploration for local children ages 5 and under. OCCA educators Liz Brown and Shelby MacLeish will lead the group in a scientific exploration of Fortin Park and offer crafts and nature games. Parents should ensure the children are dressed for the weather and bring…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Family Sledding with Otsego County Conservation Association MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY KIDS’ PROGRAM—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Otsego County Conservation Association Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish with Liz Brown will lead the whole family on a fun outdoor adventure of Sledding (or Winter Exploration if no snow) at the Oneonta World of Learning, Fortin Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-2/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Quality Inn,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 10 Middlefield Community Fest COMMUNITY DAY – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet the Middlefield Community and find food, crafts, art work and much more. There will be an auction featuring items donated by local crafters to support the Middlefield Historical Association and there will also be yard sales throughout the day. Free, open to the public, family friendly. District #1 Schoolhouse, Co. Rd. 35, Middlefield. Visit www.middlefieldhistorical.org/events-calendar…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 31 First Reponders at Lake Front Park FIRST RESPONDERS – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Public is invited to come meet the local first responders. Will include members of the local fire department, police, and emergency services. LifeNet will be doing a flyover at 11 a.m. and K9 units will be doing demonstrations throughout the event. Lake Front Park, Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/otsegonyfirewire/…
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…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 17 Susquehanna SPCA Opens New Building GRAND OPENING – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate the opening of the Susquehanna SPCA’s new complex with ribbon cutting (10:45 a.m.) and an open house. Come explore the new facility, meet some cute animals (maybe take one home?) and more. Registration encouraged. Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 St. Hwy. 28, Cooperstown. 607-547-8111 or visit sqspca.org/sqspca-ribbon-cutting-open-house-set-for-july-17/…