This week's briefs include information about events coming up over the weekend, an announcement about Family Farm Day, Bill McKibben's talk at SUNY Oneonta and more.…
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otsego refugee resettlement coalition
With representatives from area nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as local individuals and members of the faith community, the coalition successfully brought two refugees to Oneonta in the summer of 2023.…
Group Receives Its Certificationfor Refugee Settlement By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA The Otsego Refugee Resettlement Coalition recently announced its certification as a Private Sponsor Group with the Welcome Corps Program. On April 24, the ORRC was informed that it has been matched with a refugee family which will be arriving in one or two months. “This country was built on immigrants,” said Debra Marcus, one of the founders of the coalition. “We felt sure that this community would welcome new families and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Film Screening & Discussion ‘Utica: The Last Refuge’ REFUGEE FILM – 6 – 8 p.m. The Otsego Refugee Resettlement Coalition presents screening of film ‘Utica: The Last Refuge’ following the journey of a Sudanese family settling in Utica, the resurgence of the city, and the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees which is a nationally acclaimed program. Film will be introduced by College President Alberto J.F. Cardelle and Deborah Marcus from the Otsego Refugee Resettlement…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Cruise-In Car Show at Pathfinder Village CAR SHOW – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a cruise-in car show featuring muscle cars, restored classics, and street rods. Show will include an award for the Best In Show as well as a Name The Flavor contest for a new ice cream flavor. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston. 607-965-8377 or visit pathfindervillage.org…