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“[PaintFest was] one of the very first events that we conceived of and organized. We actually weren’t even officially a not-for-profit at that point,” Rachel Rissberger, sitting OWL board secretary and first organization president, said when asked about PaintFest’s legacy.…
ART FEST—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “PaintFest 2025.” Painting activities, workshops, demonstrations and more. Admission by donation. Presented by the Oneonta World of Learning at FoxCare Center, 1 Foxcare Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-8543 or https://www.facebook.com/OneontaWorldofLearning…
Griswold’s Gold Award project is titled “Reaching Neurodiverse Children Through Reading.” According to a media release, she completed research to understand the issues facing neurodiverse children as they develop reading skills, and interviewed a variety of local experts...…
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/…
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…