Susquehanna SPCA celebrates opening of new facility with ribbon cutting, open house By KEVIN LIMITI• Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com OTSEGO — Hundreds gathered outside the Susquehanna SPCA’s new facility in Cooperstown for a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, July 17, which they say would help better service the needs of animals who are homeless and in need of caring adoptees. In spite of the humidity — one young woman apparently fainted during remarks from State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Maryland — the crowd…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
susquehanna spca - Page 6
Cooperstown & Around Animal shelter to host open house of new facility The Susquehanna SPCA is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in order to celebrate the completion of its animal shelter and campus. The ribbon-cutting will be followed by an open house until 4 p.m. The new shelter is at 5082-5088 State Route 28, just south of Cooperstown. Cooperstown Center to host circus shows There will be a free circus on Friday, July 16, at…
Best Bets July 15, 2021 Susquehanna SPCA opens new shelter building, Shakespeare at the Fenimore, more Celebrate the opening of the Susquehanna SPCA’s new building. After three years of intense fundraising in the ShelterUs Campaign, the shelter is ready to welcome the community to tour the new facilities, participate in a ribbon-cutting (reservations required) and meet the volunteers. At 5082-5088 State Route 28 in the town of Otsego, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 17. Call 607-547-8111 or…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 19 Celebrate Emancipation JUNETEENTH – 3 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the 2nd annual Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the US, with food, live music, and art from a variety of local artists and authors. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. www.juneteenthoneonta.com…
BEST BETS Run for the Susquehanna SPCA, Celebrate Juneteenth, more. Run to support the Susquehanna SPCA. This year the shelter is partnering with three local breweries to raise funds for animals in need. The 0.5K Fun Run is a kid-friendly event beginning at 8:30 a.m., the 5K at 9:15, and the 10K at 9. There will also be a pet parade with prizes. Cost is $10 for ages 13+ in the 0.5K, $30 for adults in the 5K and 10K.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 14 Audition for performance, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ FLAG DAY! AUDITIONS – 7 p.m. Women between 25 & 55 are invited to audition for lead and supporting roles in October production of ‘The Haunting of Hill House.’ Presented by Stuff of Dreams Productions. Held at Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/GEStevensOneonta/…
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…
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,…