HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 17 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Donate blood, help save up to 3 lives. Richfield Springs Community Center, Walnut St., Richfield Springs. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
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Cat-Tastic Opportunity! Shelter Filled With New Pets The Susquehanna SPCA is overflowing with kittens, according to a recent media release. “Kitten season is in full swing,” the release said. “Recently, we have had an influx of cats and kittens of all ages that need our help.” The spring season often brings with it batches of new kittens, according to the release. “Just before spring, unspayed cats often go into heat. Approximately 60 days later, they begin giving birth to litters…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 12 Explore Origins, History, Development Of Quilting HISTORY PROGRAM – 7 p.m. “History Preserved in Quilts” with Aernecke Aitchison. Free webinar, pre-registration required. Presented by Sharon Historical Society. Call 518-860-5513 or visit www.sharonhistoricalsocietyny.org to register.…
Thrift, But So Much More Source Of Gucci Bags, Lladro Figurines, To Reopen In New Site By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Is “thrift shop” the right term? For instance, Lladro porcelain art figurines, imported from Spain since 1953 for adoring U.S. fans, can bring several hundred dollars, according to Sara Lucas, manager of SQSPCA’s “New Leash On Life” Thrift Shop. For a relative song, you can pick up almost mint Gucci and Coach handbags – and Jimmy Choo’s,…
Living Happy Facing Breast Cancer, Zoe ‘Always Has Smile On Face’ By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com After a year and some happy months on the other side of neglect, 10-year-old German Shepherd Zoe has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Zoe first captured the hearts of people across the region – and beyond – when rescued from her home on Nov. 15, 2019, after a UPS driver spotted a dog that appeared to “have had its leg blown off.”…
CONSTRUCTION MAY BE COMPLETE BY MAY National Pioneer Tours State-Of-Art Shelter By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com When Stacie Haynes joined the Susquehanna Animal Shelter as executive director in 2015, she discovered one of the dogs had been in its kennel for more than 400 days. Today, shelter stays are typically 14-21 days, she reports.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Virtual Frostbite 5K FROSTBITE 5K – Ongoing. Run, walk, or bike anytime during the month of December. Post your results, then a picture of yourself in an ugly sweater with your race bib for the chance to win prizes. Benefit for the Oneonta YMCA. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/ ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Eat Healthy This Holiday Season HOLIDAY EATING – 10:30 a.m. Fun webinar for holiday meal makers, celebrators, and eaters of any age. Learn tips/tricks to for a healthy & enjoyable holiday season. Free, registration required for Zoom meeting. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie & Otsego Counties. 518-234-4303 ext. 120 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2020/12/02/i-wish-you-a-healthy-holiday ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt THANKSGIVING DAY! SCAVENGER HUNT – Thursday – Sunday. Participate in Thanksgiving weekend scavenger hunt. Find items indoors and out on the list, post them to facebook with the tag #OCCAfoundit for the chance to win prizes. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/holiday-2020-programming/ ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Vaccinations For The Pets RABIES CLINIC – 1 – 6 p.m. Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs, ferrets. Scheduling for 30 minute intervals to follow social distancing. First come, first serve. Susquehanna SPCA, Rt. 28, Cooperstown. 607-547-4230 or visit sqspca.org/free-weekly-rabies-clinics/ ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.…