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Happenin' Otsego County

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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GOLF LEAGUES – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Night Mens Leagues organizational meetings on Tuesday March 30th and Wednesday March 31st respectively. Colonial Ridge Golf hosts. Play starts in April as weather permits.

UNITED WAY TRAINING – Technical training for 2010 funding recipients. The United Way of Delaware/Otsego Counties offers training for organizations seeking 2010 funding. Funding is competitive process, reserve a spot by Monday, March 15. Info: (607) 432-8006

BASKET RAFFLE – Susquehanna SPCA basket-raffle fundraiser. View 16 themed baskets at NBT bank branches in Cherry Valley, Richfield Springs, Edmeston, Cooperstown and Oneonta. Tickets $1 each, six for $5. Raffle tickets available through March 31. Info, www.susquehannaspca.org

FOOD DRIVE – 27th Annual Ani Colone Food Drive, sponsored by Sixth Ward Athletic Club. Drop off canned goods and dried foods and send cash donations to 22 West Broadway. Info, (607) 432-9136.

Thursday,
March 18

MEDITATION – 5-6 p.m. Yoga/Community Room. “Meditation & Sacred Sound.” Heart-centered interfaith meditation, including music, readings, healing practices, prayer, and attunement to nature. Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info: (607) 434-6074

KINDERGARTEN – 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten orientation for parents of children 5-years old on or before December 1, 2010. Kindergarten registration, March 25. Cooperstown Elementary School., Walnut Street, Cooperstown.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – 7 p.m. Hartwick College’s Lambros Arena will host the Harlem Globetrotters for a show during their “Magical Memories” tour. Tickets $25, available online at hartwicktickets.com Info: harlemglobetrotters.com

READING – 7 p.m., Local author, professor Alice Lichtenstein gives reading, book signing of her newest novel “Lost,” set for release on March 9. The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St., Oneonta. Info (607) 433-8898, www.greentoadbookstore.com

Friday,
March 19

DAIRY WORKSHOP – 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. The NY Center for Dairy Excellence risk management workshop for dairy farmers. Program includes lunch, limited seating. Holiday Inn, Rt 23, Oneonta, NY. Info/Registration required, (607) 865-6531.

FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.

ROAST PORK DINNER – 6 p.m. Roast pork dinner at Middlefield Baptist Church. Reservation required, so call to reserve your seats and take outs. Call (607) 547-9093 or (607) 547-9484 for info and reservations.

PHYSIQUE SHOW – 7 p.m. Fifth annual “Physique Show,” fitness and body-building competition. Goodrich Theatre of Fine Arts, SUNY College at Oneonta. Tickets $5 at the door, $4 in advance in room 332, Netzer Administration Building. Benefits Student Opportunities Committee of the Educational Opportunity Program.

DESSERT THEATRE – 7:30 p.m., March Madness Dessert Theater. Four comic one-act plays presented by the Little Victory Players. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Dessert intermission. $15 admission, $8 students. reservations, (607) 433-2089.

MEMORIAL CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. A concert will be presented in Loving Memory of Alfred J.Gallodoro, legendary master of saxophone and clarinet, and long time resident of Oneonta at Hartwick College’s Anderson Theatre. Free, all welcome. Info, (607) 431-4800

THRUSH PRESENTATION – 7:30 p.m. “The Wood Thrushes and Veeries of Pine Lake,” speaker Peter Fauth, Hartwick College professor. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society lecture, First United Methodist Church, Chestnut St., Oneonta.

Saturday,
March 20

MASK WORKSHOP – 10 a.m.-Noon. African Mask Workshop in conjunction with The Catskill Choral Society’s performance of African Sanctus. $40 for two sessions, second session Teaching artist Barbara Gregson. Pre-registration required, call Corinne Armstrong (607) 432-2070, uccca.com. For concert info, visit catskillchoralsociety.org or call 607-431-6060.

KIDS READING – 10:30 a.m. Cooperstown Elementary School Library Media Specialist reads, “When Dinosaurs Came with Everything” by Elise Broach leads an activity based on the book. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown.

POLITICAL SCIENCE CONFERENCE – 1 p.m. Keynote address, “Turkish-Armenian Genocide,” Dr. Peter Balakian, Colgate University. Second annual SUNY College at Oneonta Undergraduate Political Science Conference. Dr. Balakian appeared in a recent “60 Minutes” segment on CBS. Free, all welcome.

FAMILY FUN DAY – 1-5 p.m. The Milford Central School Parent Teacher Organization Family Fun Day. Bring your sneakers, have fun with giant inflatables and family-friendly activites for all ages. $25 per family, $10 for individuals. Milford Central School. Info, (607) 286-9369.

HISTORY LECTURE – 1 p.m., Richard Ranieri speaks on “Civilian Conservation Corps at Gilbert Lake” at Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Greater Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. Lecture includes photos of the men, also original pictures, memorabilia, books, etc. Info: (607) 432-0960

CORNED BEEF DINNER – 4-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus corned beef and hash. Irish Step Dancers perform from 4:30-5 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown.

HAM DINNER – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Traditional ham dinner with potatoes, vegetables, salad, beverages and homemade pie. Silent auction of crafts, baked goods and gifts. $7 for adults and $4 for children, kids under 5 are free. The United Methodist Church of Milford, Info, (607) 286-7762.

MONTANA SKIES – 7:30 p.m. Lifestyle Radio Awards best new artist Jen and John Adams perform at final Cooperstown Concert Series. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors (62+), $5 Students (13+), Children under 13 Free. Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown.

DESSERT THEATRE – 7:30 p.m. , March Madness Dessert Theater. Four comic one-act plays presented by the Little Victory Players, at Unitarian-Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Dessert intermission. $15 admission, $8 students. Call (607) 433-2089 for reservations.

“TUNE THAT NAME” – 8 p.m. Play this game at Fly Creek United Methodist Church where you guess the artist from songs. Tickets sold at Augur’s Books and Fly Creek General Store.

BELLYDANCE PARTY– 8 p.m. Celebrate Spring with a free bellydance party with special performances by professional bellydancers. Tribal, Egyptian, and Cabaret style dancing with an open dance party to follow. Party is at “My Father’s Place Bar and Lounge” behind the Rainbow Inn. Info: (607) 547-5909

LIVE MUSIC NIGHT – 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Solar Funk Society will be playing Funk, R & B, Motown, Dance and Classic Pop & Rock all night long. Empire Hourse, 32 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville.

REGGAE – 9:30 p.m., “The Big Takeover”, 6-piece band from new Apaltz plays classic Reggae, Ska & Rock. $5 cover, The Autumn cafe, Info, (607) 432-6845, www.autumncafe.com

Sunday,
March 21

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8 a.m.-Noon. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, bacon, orange juice, and coffee. Otego Fire Hall. $5 Adults, $3 Children (5-8)/Seniors, Free Children under 5. Info: (607) 988-2864.

SUGARING OFF SUNDAY – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugaring Off Sunday, Historic and contemporary sugaring demonstrations, children’s activities. Pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum, Lake Road (Ste. Rte. 80), Cooperstown. Sundays through March and Easter Sunday. Adults $8; children age 7 to 12, $4; children 6 and under, free.

DOLLAR DINNER – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner Lasagna (meat and vegetarian), salad, dessert, and beverage. First United Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, corner Main St. & Walling Ave. Suggested donation $1. Info, (607) 432-7520

Monday,
March 22

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – 1-3 p.m., Otsego County Public Health Nursing public immunization clinic services open to the public. Meadows Office Building, 140 Cty., Hwy. 33 W. Info, questions (607) 547-4230.

MEETING – 6:30-8 p.m., “It’s a Brain Thing - Keeping Kids Safe for Life-Long Learning,” Town Hall Meeting on prevention of under-aged drinking. For parents, students, educators, health provides, and community members. Elena’s, Clinton Plaza, Main & Chestnut Streets, Oneonta. LEAF Council on Alcoholism/Addictions with Safe Kids of Otsego County. Coffee, desserts offered. Info, pre-registration, Carol Mandigo, (607) 432-0090, X-106.

Tuesday,
March 23

SAFE KIDS – 7:30am - 2 p.m., Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Sale and Safety Resources. Bassett Medical Center, Clinic Building, River Street, Cooperstown. Info, (607), 547-5256, richard.mccaffery@bassett.org

DRIVER’S SAFETY – 1-5 p.m. AARP Drivers’ safety course, sponsored by Otsego County Office for the Aging for NY State licensed drivers of any age. Qualifies for Auto insurance premium discounts. $12 for AARP members, $14 non-members. Also March 24. AARP membership card required. All attendees must present valid NY State drivers license. Limited space. Pre-register, (607) 547-4232, Monday through Friday.

Wednesday,
March 24

PASTA LUNCH – 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 22 West Broadway, Oneonta. Lunch includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad bar, and Foti’s Italian bread for $6.50. Take-out available, benefits local organizations. Sixth Ward Athletic Club, 22 West Broadway, Oneonta. (607) 436-9136.

MANAGING FOR SUCCESS – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council, will be holding a two-day program for farmers looking to hone their management skills. The “Managing for Success” workshop will be held at the Cooperative Extension Resource Center, Route 10, Hamden. Check- in begins at 10:30 a.m. Attendees can pre-register by mail through March 19. Info: 607-865-6531

DRIVER’S SAFETY – 1-5 p.m. AARP Drivers’ safety course, sponsored by Otsego County Office for the Aging for NY State licensed drivers. Qualifies for Auto insurance premium discounts. $12 for AARP members, $14 non-members. AARP membership card required. All attendees must present valid NY State drivers license. Limited space. Pre-register, (607) 547-4232, Monday through Friday.

HISTORY LECTURE – 7 p.m., Pictorial tour of vintage County shops and storefront scenes by Anna Buell , President of the Otsego Co. Historical Association. March meeting of the Fly Creek Area Historical Society.

NURSING LECTURE – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Pamela M. Ironside, associate professor and director of the Center for Nursing Education Research at Indiana University speaks at Hartwick College Department of Nursing A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Chair of Nursing 2010 Spring Lecture and Workshop Series. Free, all welcome. Info/Registration (607) 431-4790.

Thursday,
March 25

COOPER PRESENTATION – 7 p.m., “Reading Cooper for Pleasure.” Hugh MacDougall, Founder and Corresponding Secretary of the James Fenimore Cooper Society speaks at The Friends of the Cooperstown Village Library lecture series. Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-2118

Friday,
March 26

CIDER – Opening day, 154th season, Fly Creek Cider Mill.

FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.

HUNTER’S SAFETY – 6:30-9 p.m., Two-evening Hunter’s Safety Course. Sportsman Advertures, 739 State Highway 28, Ste. 6, Oneonta. Limited space, pre-register (607) 432-0678.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS – 7 p.m. The Cooperstown Leo Club “Battle of the Bands” concert and contest. Eight bands from area schools are scheduled to perform. Competitors welcomed at 5:30, 6:00 set-up. Proceeds benefit Leo Club donation to UNICEF for children in Haiti, and other charitable wor.Audience admission $5.

LENTEN STUDIES – 7 p.m., Friday-night Lenten Bible studies from the Faith Lesson series, “That the World May Know.” Five-week series through April 2. Refreshments provided. Info, Rev. Douglas Deer, (607) 547-9371.

CONCERTANTE – 8 p.m. Concertante, six virtuoso string players perform in varied combinations of instrumentalists. Oneonta Concert Association performance at First United Methodist Church, corner Church and Chestnut Streets, Oneonta.

Saturday,
March 27

HAITI SHOWER – 10 a.m.-Noon. Community-wide “Baby Shower for Haiti.” Collecting items for Baby Kits to include two wash cloths, two diaper pins, six diapers, two receiving blankets, two gowns or sleepers, one sweatshirt, and two tee shirts or undershirts. Cash donations welcome. Hosted by First United Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, Social Hall, corner Main St. & Walling Ave. Info, (607) 432-7520.

CRAYON CARNIVAL – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cooperstown Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Crayon Carnival & Stroll of Nations Community festival features inflatable rides, international exhibits and activities, games, music, raffles, silent auction, cake walk, and food court. Cooperstown Middle/High School Gym, Linden Ave., Cooperstown. All welcome.

Sunday,
March 28

SUGARING OFF SUNDAY – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugaring Off Sunday, Historic and contemporary sugaring demonstrations, children’s activities. Pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum, Lake Road (Ste. Rte. 80), Cooperstown. Also Easter Sunday. Adults $8; children age 7 to 12, $4; children 6 and under, free.

UCCCA MOVIE – 2 p.m. Watch Good Hair, Chris Rock’s documentary explores the mystery of African American hair, “Astute, Hilarious.” at Foothills Performing Arts Center, upstairs theater with 5.1 surround sound. Info, (607) 432-2070

Monday,
March 29

SAFE KIDS – 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Sale and Safety Resources. Bassett Medical Center, Clinic Building, River Street, Cooperstown. Info, (607), 547-5256, richard.mccaffery@bassett.org

Tuesday,
March 30

ARTIST OPENING – 3-5 p.m. Andrea House iexhibits recent paintings, dedicated to enriching the lives of children and their grown-ups through play. Autumn Cafe, main St., Oneonta.
UCCCA MOVIE – 7 p.m. Watch Good Hair, Chris Rock’s documentary explores the mystery of African American hair, “Astute, Hilarious.” Foothills Performing Arts Center, upstairs theater with 5.1 surround sound. Info, (607) 432-2070.

Wednesday,
March 31

MANAGING FOR SUCCESS – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be holding a two-day program for farmers looking to hone their management skills. The “Managing for Success” workshop will be held at the Cooperative Extension Resource Center, Route 10, Hamden. Check- in begins at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register by mail through March 19. Info: 607-865-6531

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