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1/28/10

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VALENTINE GIFTS – 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Feb. 12-14. Surprise your sweetie with a singing Valentine from the City of the Hills Sweet Adeline Chorus. Chorus members deliver a musical surprise to a workplace, home, restaurant, health care facility, or location of the giver’s choice (within a 20-mile radius of Oneonta). Order by Feb. 1, $25., after Feb. 1, $30. Info, (607) 432-8854
DOG AGILITY CLASS - Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding beginner dog agility classes at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi. Classes are open to the general public. Dogs must at least one year of age, and have proof of vaccinations. Classes start February 23, will be held on Tuesdays for 6 weeks. To sign up and for more information call 607-865-6531.
FOOD BANK – 10 a.m.-noon. Cooperstown Food Bank open the last two Saturdays of every month. 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8902.

Thursday,
February 4

DRAMA – 7 p.m., “Dearly Departed.” Live performance, play put together over 4-week rehearsal period and performed live. Tickets $5 for students, $8 general admission. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Also, Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., Feb. 21 2 p.m. matinee. Info (607) 431-4923.

Friday,
February 5

GIVE KIDS A SMILE – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Catskill Dental Associates provides appointments for kids ages 2 to 12 without dental insurance or Medicaid. One procedure per child. Call (607) 547-2313 for appointment.
CHILI LUNCHEON - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Adults $6, Children 3-11 $4, 2 & Under Free.
OLLABELLE – 7:30 p.m. Otesaga Hotel. Tickets $20 adults, $15 Seniors, $5 students, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets, info, 547-1812, or at Ellsworth and Sill, SEFCU Credit Union, or the Fly creek General Store. Remaining tickets available at the door.
CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Otsego Dance Society contradance. Sandra Peevers on guitar, Erik House on fiddle. Suggested donation, $8 adults, $4 students and teen-agers and free for children 12 and under. Info, (607) 965-8232.

Saturday,
February 6

QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association 20th Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show. Upstairs, Ballroom Gallery C at 21 Main Street, Cooperstown. Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5; proceeds benefit the Fenimore Quilt Club. Through Feb. 21.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Lions Club breakfast. American Legion Veteran’s Club, Main St., Cooperstown, Tickets $6 adults, $4 children. Proceeds support community charities, provide eyeglasses for needy citizens, fund scholarships for CCS graduates.
FLEA MARKET - 10 a.m.- Noon. Cooperstown Middle/High School Cafeteria. Handcrafted items and one-of a kind gifts will be sold.
DOG SHOW– 10:15 a.m. Parade your Susquehanna SPCA-adopted pet in the Cooperstown Winter Carnival parade. Incorporate the ‘Wild Wild West’ theme. All dogs must be leashed, have current rabies vaccines, and be properly licensed. The route is from Railroad Ave. to Cooper Park. Info, (607) 547-8111
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING – 11 a.m., For ages 3-10. Snuggle around the fire for stories about winter in the big woods. Bring a pillow and imagination. Cider and popcorn provided. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Register, (607) 674-4017 X-625.
CHEER CLINIC - 1-6 p.m. Children’s cheerleading clinic for grades K-6. The SUNY Oneonta Cheerleading Team leads session at Alumni Field House. Learn a dance, chant, cheer, and stunts, and perform with the SUNY Oneonta Cheerleading Team at halftime of a Dragon’s game. $30 per child or $50 for two children. Fee includes clinic, a T-shirt, pizza party, and participation in the game. Info, registration, (518) 337-6526.
BOOK CHAT - 2 p.m. Richard Duncan discusses his latest book, Otsego County - Its Towns & Treasures at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. A Book signing followa. Info, (607) 432-0960
EXHIBIT OPENING - 4-8 p.m. B. Sharp gallery will be showing Michael Price’s ‘Woodland Fantasy’, Erica Pollock’s ‘City Air’, and Kylee Jensen’s ‘City Scapes.’ Through Feb. 21 at B. Sharp Studio, 736 State Hwy. 28 South, Oneonta.
LASAGNA DINNER – 4:30-7 p.m., Warm up at Winter Carnival and enjoy meat or vegetarian lasagna, pasta with marinara, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread and beverage, chocolate brownie dessert. Dinners, $9 adults, $5 children. Eat in or take out. Info, (607) 547-9540. Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, corner of Glen Avenue (handicapped accessible).
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5-8 p.m. Winter Carnival Spaghetti Dinner at Templeton Hall, Pioneer St. in Cooperstown. Adults, $10, Kids under 6, $6. All you can eat with marinara sauce, garlic bread, tea, and coffee. Info, (607) 547-8111

Sunday,
February 7

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Lions Club breakfast. American Legion Veteran’s Club, Main St., Cooperstown, Tickets $6 adults, $4 children. Proceeds support community charities, provide eyeglasses for needy citizens, fund scholarships for CCS graduates, and make contributions to the international humanitarian work of Lions International.
WRITING WORKSHOP – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kid’s Winter Literary Workshops for ages 5-15. Theme is “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities” with writing, mask-and scrapbook-making. Free snacks, students to bring their own lunches. Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell. Info, (607) 829-5055.
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. Purchase bowls of local artists, sample various chilies, and vote for “People’s Choice Award” and more. Info (607) 432-2070.
CHEESECAKE TASTING – 2-5 p.m. 11th Annual Cheesecake Tasting Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. $4 Admission. Entries welcome, call (607) 547-2532.

Tuesday,
February 9

SAFE KIDS – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., “Safe Kids” new plush animals for Spring. Free reflective zipper pulls with purchase. Benefits Safe Kids educational initiatives. Bassett Clinic Lobby, Bassett Medical Center, 1 Atwell, Cooperstown. Info, Coleen Vesely, (607)547-4812, or Rich McCaffery, (607)547-5256.
CORN DAY CONFERENCE – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2010 Corn Day highlights latest corn production research and technology with emphasis on reduced and no-till corn production. Registration $25, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties. Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown. Reservations (315) 866-7920 by noon, February 5.
WOMEN’S CLUB – 2 p.m. Women’s Club of Cooperstown. Program “Quirky Works” presented by partners Karen Katz and Martha Heneghan. Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown. Info, Pat Duncan, President (607) 264-3258.
BICYCLE MOVIE – 7 p.m. The Otsego Regional Cycling Advocates (ORCA), a committee of the Otsego County Conservation Association - in cooperation with the Bassett Healthcare Network Wellness Committee - sponsors free showing of the movie “Asiemut.” Clark Auditorium at Bassett Healthcare. Free to all. Info, 607-547-4488

Wednesday,
February 10

SAVE ENERGY WORKSHOP – 7 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop. Reduce energy bills through no-cost/low cost energy actions. Debbie Wojehowski provides info on energy-efficient improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services available to qualifying households. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-2536.
Thursday,
February 11
SCHOOL PLAY – 7 p.m. “Wizards and Their Wondrous Ways.” Oneonta Middle School original play for all ages. Free, non-perishable food item donations requested. Beldon Auditorium, Oneonta High School.

Friday,
February 12

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 4:30-8 p.m. American Legion, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, & dessert. Benefits Oneonta Community Christian School. Adults, $10. Children Ages 6-12, $5. Children Under 5, free.
MARDI GRAS AUCTION – 7 p.m.-Midnight. Orpheus Theatre’s annual Mardi Gras Gala and Auction. Major fundraiser for Orpheus Theatre, supporting Mainstage Musical Theatre Productions, Children’s and Teen’s Theatre Workshops and educational outreach programs. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 40 Walnut Street, Oneonta. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $10 students. Info, tickets, (607) 432-1800.

Saturday,
February 13

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5:30 p.m. Oneonta Nursery School hosts a Valentines’ Spaghetti Dinner. Seatings 5:30 and 6:45 p.m.. Tickets $30 per couple ($100 for advance reservation, table of eight; $15 for a individual) .Homemade dinner and dessert for two, live entertainment and child care. A light snack will be provided for your child. Reservations required, (607) 434-6073 for tickets. Proceeds benefit Oneonta Nursery School, 71 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
VALENTINE’S NIGHT - 9 p.m.-1 p.m., Dance Music & Karaoke by DJ Jim. Empire House, 32 Mariona Ave., Gilbertsville, NY. Info, reservations (607) 783-2859.
HOLE DWELLERS – 11 a.m. Walk the trails and search for holes and signs of the creatures that use them. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Info, (607) 674-4017, X-625

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