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Happenin’ OTSEGO COUNTY

1/15/10

Friday,
January 22

FREE MOVIE - 7:30 p.m., “Food, Inc.,” documentary on our national food system. First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main St., Oneonta.

Saturday,
January 23

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Assess site and lifestyle option: solar, geothermal, wind energy, masonry fireplaces. Funding incentives. Open houses follow, 1:30-4 p.m. Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. Info, Martha Clarvoe, martha.clarvoe@gmail.com
GRASS WORKSHOP – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension hosts agronomics of warm season grasses for biomass energy feedstock. Richfield Springs Central School, free. Info, registration, Heidi Tafel, (607) 547-2536 (X-226) .
LIFTING – Noon. Muscles in Motion Push/Pull Powerlifting Competition, bench & deadlift meet. $30 single lift; $40 both. Muscles in Motion Fitness, 101 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 434-4852.
CHOIR CHALLENGE – 7:30 p.m., Area Church/Temple choirs compete at The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 544-2562, mkiernan@otesaga.com.

Sunday,
January 24

CHAMBER CONCERT – 3 p.m., Anderson Theatre, Hartwick College. Central New York Chamber Youth Orchestra. Free, reception follows. Info, (607) 435-3857
Wednesday,
January 27

CIVIL WAR – 7 p.m. Fly Creek Methodist Church. Richard Copley presents Civil War through 3-D photos. (Glasses provided). Refreshments served.

Thursday,
January 28

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5-7 p.m. Benefits Cooperstown Food Bank. Suggested donations $8 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Parish House, Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-9555.

LIBRARY LECTURE – 7:30 p.m., “Keep Going: African Americans on the Road in the Era of Jim Crow.” Speaker Gretchen Sorin, Director of The Cooperstown Graduate Program. Cooperstown Library, 21 Main. Info (607) 5547-9725.

Friday,
January 29

CABARET NIGHT – 5-7:30 p.m., Friends of CCS Music and Art present annual cabaret night. Chicken Dinner followed by amazing performances.. Cooperstown Central School cafeteria, Linden Avenue, Cooperstown.
MOONLIGHT SKI – 6-9 p.m. Moonlight XC Ski and Tubing (tubes provided), cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and winter hiking! A warming shed is on premises with hot chocolate served! Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Springfield. Weather permitting. Info, (607) 547-8662, www.nysparks.com/parks/info.asp?parkID=22

Saturday,
January 30

FARMER’S MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cooperstown Farmers Market. Seasonal vendors offering Alpaca hats, scarfs, and mittens, locally made pottery, chocolates and a full complement of meat, cheese and produce. Heated! Live music! Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-6195.
WINTER WORKSHOPS - 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter Literary Workshops for Kids aged 5 - 15 at Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846. The workshops, themed “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities” will include the study of winter’s elements and special days, then writing about them and making masks, artists’ books, and paintings. Free snacks will be served in the morning and afternoon, and students will bring their own lunches.

Sunday,
January 31

WINTER CONCERT- 3 p.m., United Ministry Church, Courthouse Square, Delhi. A Chamber Orchestra of young string players from all across Central New York will be playing under the musical direction of Julie Signitzer. Program includes music by Corelli, Romberg, Doyle & Williams, and Efthmiou. Free Admission. Reception afterwards. Info: (607) 435-3857

Thursday,
February 2

GROUNDHOG DAY - 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Come celebrate Groundhog day at T.J.’s Restaurant, 124 Main St., Cooperstown. Oscar the groundhog will host an all day celebration. Have your photo taken with Oscar. Free baloons for kids. Info: (607) 547-4040

Friday,
February 5

OLLABELLE - 7:30p.m. Otesaga Hotel. None other than Elvis Costello has praised the beautiful voices of Ollabelle, one of the best combos in root music. Ollabelle has toured and shared the stage with such legends as Diana Krall, Alison Krauss and Ralph Stanley. Talented musicians all, the group contains Amy Helm, daughter of The Band’s Levon Helm.

Saturday,
February 6

FIRESIDE STORYTELLING - 11 a.m., Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. For ages 3-10. Snuggle around the fire and listen to stories about winter in the big woods. Bring a pillow and imagination. Cider and popcorn will be provided. Call (607) 674-4017 EX-625 to register.

Sunday,
February 7

CHICKEN BBQ – 11 a.m., Morris Rotary Club chicken barbecue. Take-out chicken halves, complete dinners with baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad. Morris Fire Hall, Main St. and Morris. Proceeds benefit Rotary community projects in the Butternut Valley.
CHILI BOWL – 1-4 p.m., Sixth Annual Chili Bowl. UCCCA, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info (607) 432-2070. Purchase bowls of local artists, sample various chilies, and vote for “People’s Choice Award” and more.

Saturday,
February 13

HOLE DWELLERS - 11 a.m. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Who lives in a hole in the ground? Many animals use holes in the ground for yearround shelter or maternity dens. Walk the trails with us as we search for some holes and signs of the creatures that use them. Info: (607) 674-401 7 EX-625

Thursday,
February 18

SNOWSHOE HIKE - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Snowshoe with us at beautiful Adams Farm. Walkers are welcome. Snowshoes provided. Dress warmly. Call (607) 674-4017 EX-625 to register.

Saturday,
February 20

MAPLE SUGARING - 10 a.m. - Noon. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Ever wonder how sweet maple syrup is made? Join our staff for a maple sugaring demonstration. Meet in Rogers Center parking lot to carpool. Dress to be outside. Call (607) 674-4017 EX-625 to register.

Thursday,
February 25

LIBRARY LECTURE – 7:30 p.m., “Hiking the John Muir Trail: A Hike in the California High Sierras from Yosemite National Park to Mt. Whitney.” Illustrated talk by Barbara and Bill Harman of Cooperstown. Cooperstown Village Meeting Room of Cooperstown Library, 21 Main. Info (607) 5547-9725.

Thursday,
March 25

LIBRARY LECTURE – 7:30 p.m., “Reading Cooper for Pleasure,” by Hugh MacDougall, Corresponding Secretary of the James Fenimore Cooper Society. Cooperstown Village Meeting Room of Cooperstown Library, 21 Main. Info (607) 5547-9725.

Thursday,
April 29

LIBRARY LECTURE – 7:30 p.m., Dr. Antoinette Kuzminski presents “The Omnivore’s Many Dilemmas: An Exploration of Some Notions about Responsible Eating.” Cooperstown Village Meeting Room of Cooperstown Library, 21 Main. Info, (607) 5547-9725.

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