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11/27/09

Thursday
December 3

MEDITATION – 5:15-6 p.m., “The Way of the Heart: Meditation & Sacred Sound.” Class includes music, readings, healing practices, prayer, concentration on the elements, and attunement to nature. No charge, monetary donations for local food banks accepted. Also, Dec. 17. Community Room, The Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Info, (607) 434-6074.

MEETING – 7 p.m. Annual Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County. Light dinner receptions followed by business meeting. Foxcare Education Center, Wellness Conference Room, Foxcare Drive (off Route 7), Oneonta. Program participants, volunteers, and other county residents invited to attend. RSVP (607) 547-2536 or e-mail otsego@cornell.edu

BOOK ROUND TABLE – 7:30 p.m., Local teens share favorites in round table discussion at Village Meeting Room, Cooperstown Library. Organized by Cooperstown High School Librarian Michelle Hitchcock.

TREE LIGHTING – 5-8 p.m. Celebrations, tree lighting at 6 p.m. Oneonta Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Main Street at Muller Plaza. Gingerbread display opens! Horse drawn wagon rides for families, live reindeer display, music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Fokine dancers in display windows and refreshments.

OPEN HOUSE - 5-7 p.m. Open House at Elizabeth Nields’ Clay Workshop. Explore the showbarn. Find a holiday present or two. Wear something warm. Come inside the studio and have tea by the fire. Photographs by Carla Hall. Also Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 429 Chicken Farm Road, Otego. Info, (607) 783-2476, www.ElizabethNieldsClayWorkshop.com

STORIES WITH SANTA – 6:30-8 p.m.: FREE! Holiday stories with Mrs. Claus at the Greater Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street. Free, sponsored by The Murphy House Bed and Breakfast.

Friday,
December 4
EXHIBIT OPENING – 6-8 p.m., Works of Kubiak Jian Cui, Assistant Professor of Art at the State University College at Oneonta, reflect his passion for Monet, Renoir, Sisley and his love of the Oneonta landscape. In Hathaway Gallery Meg Anderson Argo exhibits in Hathaway Gallery exhibits pastel portfolio of Oneonta and Cape Cod scenes. Refreshments by Brewery Ommegang and Autumn Café. Upper Catskill Community Council for the Arts, Wilber Mansion, Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Through Dec. 30. Info, (607) 432-2070.

PORK DINNER – 6 p.m. Middlefield Baptist Church Winter Roast Pork Dinner. One seating along, reservations required. Take-outs available, 5:45 p.m. pick-up. Call Dorothy (607) 547-9093, Trudy (607) 547-9484, Sue (607) 264-8042.
HOUSE TOUR – 7-9 p.m., Village of Gilbertsville “Dressed for the Holidays” historic hosue tour. Tickets availbe at the Gilbertsville library. Info, (607) 783-2731.

CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Carol Mandigo, guitar, and John Potocnik, fiddle, will be performing at contradance. Traditional New England dance that’s easy and fun to learn. Admission: $7 Adults, $2 Teens, and Free for children 12 and under. Info: (607) 965-8232

BAND – 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Woodshed Prophets Live (formerly Fetish Lane and Dirt Farm) at The Empire House. 32 Marion Ave, Gilbertsville. Info (607)783-2859.

BAZAAR – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. United Methodist Women of Elm Park, Oneonta annual Christmas Bazaar. Tree trimmings, knitted and crocheted items, stained glass, and much more. Bake sale, plus Lunch, of soup & chili, hot dogs, and dessert. Also Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Info, 432-6552.

HOUSE TOUR – 7-9 p.m., Village of Gilbertsville “Dressed for the Holidays” historic house tour. Tickets available at the Gilbertsville library. Info, 783-2731.

Saturday,
December 5
FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cooperstown Farmers Market. 9:30-11am Watch the Otesaga Resort Hotel’s Executive Chef Michael Gregory create recipes using meats, cheeses, spices and produce from the Farmers Market - free tastings! His savory creations will be included in the menu at the Hawkeye Bar and Grill that evening. Info, 547-6195.

WINTER MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine!), Oneonta Winter Farmers’ Market. Main Street Garage Walkway, south side of Main Street, two doors down from Latte Lounge. Vendors include Hare and Feather Farm, Middlefield Orchard, Breezie Maples Farm, and Helloonie Inc.

FLU CLINIC – 9 a.m.-Noon, Bassett Healthcare, River St., Cooperstown. Seasonal flu clinic for adult patients age 18+. No appointment necessary. Medicare or Medicaid owners bring card with you. All others will be charged $25. HMO users will be charged the lower amount, wither the vaccine or co-payment.

KIDS MOVIES –10 a.m. “Aliens in the Attic.” Free for kids, presented by The Oneonta Theater on Chestnut Street.

CLOTHING DRIVE – 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Doubleday Field parking lot, Cooperstown. Donate warm clothes, mittens, hats blankets, or toys to the U-Haul truck. Also $1 per minute massages by 3 area massage therapists. Benefits Family Services Associations.

CONCERT SERIES – 7:30 p.m. Cooperstown high School Auditorium Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa come to Cooperstown on their first North American tour. Enjoy the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today! Adults $20 Seniors $15 Full time Students 13 and older $5. Advance tickets at Ellsworth and Sill and The Fly Creek General Store. Info, Email info@cooperstowncencertseries.org

8 a.m.- Noon. Pancake Breakfast, Holiday Marketplace, Silent Auction and more. Benefits Cooperstown PTO. Tickets: Adults $7; Students and seniors $4; Family ticket $20. Cooperstown Elementary School, 21 Walnut St.

FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cooperstown Farmers Market. 9:30-11 am Watch the Otesaga Resort Hotel’s Executive Chef Michael Gregory create recipes using meats, cheeses, spices and produce from the Farmers Market! His savory creations will be included in the menu at the Hawkeye Bar and Grill that evening. Info, 547-6195.

WINTER MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine!), Oneonta Winter Farmers’ Market. Main Street Garage Walkway.

BAZAAR – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Schenevus Central School PRO Christmas Bazaar. Time to do holiday shopping! Info or to rent a space, call Renay, 638-5889.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. United Methodist Women of Elm Park, Oneonta annual Christmas Bazaar. Elm Park United Methodist Church, Oneonta. Info, (mornings), (607) 432-6552.Saturday, December 5th

FRUITCAKE CONTEST – 10 a.m.-Noon Old Stone Fort Museum Complex, 145 Fort Rd., Schoharie, NY. Fruitcake backing contest for non-alcohol, baked with alcohol, and not baked, also with or without alcohol. Adult admission $5, Seniors $4.50, Children 5-17 $1.50 Info: (518) 295-7192

KIDS MOVIES –10 a.m. “Aliens in the Attic.” Free for kids, presented by The Oneonta Theater on Chestnut Street.
WASSAIL – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fly Creek Cider Mill Weekend. Demonstration on how to make the traditional holiday drink.

OPEN HOUSE – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open House at Elizabeth Neilds’ Clay Workshop. Explore the showbarn. Find a holiday present or two. Wear something warm. Come inside the studio and have tea by the fire. Photographs by Carla Hall. 429 Chicken Farm Road, Otego. Info, (607) 783-2476, www.ElizabethNieldsClayWorkshop.com

CHERRY VALLEY CHRISTMAS – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Join the businesses and shops for annual holiday open house. Enjoy 18 participating locations in Cherry Valley, Middlefield, and Springfield Center. Santa arrives at the Cherry Valley Museum 1-3 p.m. Info, (607) 264-3769, www.cherryvalleychamber.org
HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Portlandville United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar. Crafts, door prizes, baked good, lunch.

HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fly Creek Cider Mill. Mill basketing experts will help you create holiday baskets that include fudge, preserves, salsas, and sauces. You can use your own basket or select one from the Mill’s inventory. Also on Sunday Info: (607) 547-9692

GLIMMERGLASS WREATH SHOP – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Glimmerglass State Park. Make a natural wreath with boughs and pinecones ($20/$22). Have a lunch of chili or hot dogs ($2.50-$5). Also make a candle centerpiece with pine boughs and pinecones. Both workshops cost $35 dollars for chamber members and $41 for non chamber members which also includes lunch. Reserve spot today at (607) 547-8662.

CLOTHING DRIVE – 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Doubleday Field parking lot, Cooperstown. Donate warm clothes, mittens, hats blankets, or toys to the U-Haul truck. Also $1 per minute massages by 3 area massage therapists. Benefits Family Services Associations.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Lunch and Tea. Enjoy soup, sandwich, desserts plus holiday Chinese Auction. Catholic Community of St. Thomas & St. Mary’s, Kateri Hall, Church Street., Cherry Valley. Info, (607) 264-8264.

FESTIVAL OF TREES – Noon kick-off through 8 p.m., Lake View Rooms at Glimmerglass State Park. Fruit cake baking contest today. Continues through

Sunday,
December 6
CHERRY VALLEY CHRISTMAS – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Join the businesses and shops for a holiday celebration.Santa arrives at the Cherry Valley Museum. Special business discounts and shop house. Info, (607) 264-3769.

HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fly Creek Cider Mill. Mill basketing experts will help you create holiday baskets that include fudge, preserves, salsas, and sauces. You can use your own basket or select one from the Mill’s inventory. Also on Sunday Info: (607) 547-9692

WASSAIL – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fly Creek Cider Mill Weekend. Demonstration on how to make the traditional holiday drink.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – 2-4 p.m., Cooperstown Fire Department. Games, prizes, trolley rides! Pictures with Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty. Mike the Juggler will perform. Free to all!

HOLIDAY JAZZ – 3 p.m., Newly-formed Hartwick College Jazz Choir in their first solo performance at the annual Friends of Music of Stamford, New York. Cyr Center, West Main Street, Stamford. Suggested donation $10 per person, and $5 for Seniors & students. Under 13, no charge.

FESTIVAL OF TREES – Noon-5 p.m., Lake View Rooms at Glimmerglass State Park. Ongoing Dec.7-Dec 11, 2-8 p.m.Info, 547-8662, friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE – 1-4 p.m. Caroling, cookie walk, music and more. Horse-drawn carriage rides. Leatherstocking Brass Band, caroling by Middlefield churches. Santa Claus! Bazaar table with handmade gifts. Free admission with donation of hat or mittens for mitten tree or canned goods for local food pantries. Come and celebrate! Info, 547-9648, middlefieldmuseum.org.

NYSHA RECEPTION – 5:30-7 p.m., Members Holiday Reception. World class art, holiday decorations and refreshments. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. . Info, (607) 547-1450

Tuesday,
December 8
SAFE KIDS – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Sale & Safety. Bassett Clinic Lobby, River Street, Cooperstown, call 547-5256 or richard.mccaffery@bassett.org

HEALTH INSURANCE – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce Health Insurance Open House at The Otesaga. Representatives of CDPHP, Excellus, and MVP on hand with 2010 options. Open enrollment through December for new enrollment and plan changes. Info, (607) 547-9983, (607) 547-5059.

FESTIVAL OF TREES – Noon-5 p.m., Lake View Rooms at Glimmerglass State Park. Ongoing Dec.9-11, 2-8 p.m. Info, 547-8662, friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com

MEETING – 2 p.m., Women’s Club of Cooperstown Monthly Meeting. Program: “Sneak Peek at 2010 at the Fenimore Art Museum” presented by Dr. Paul DeAmbrosio. Info, Pat Duncan, president, (607) 264-3258.

Wednesday,
December 9
SENIOR DINNER – 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cherry Valley-Springfield School Cafeteria. RSVP Laura Carson at (607) 264-9332 by Dec. 2nd if you plan to attend.

Friday,
December 11
SAFE KIDS – 2-8 p.m., Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Stocking Stuffer Sale & Safety Information. Festival of Trees at Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5256 or richard.mccaffery@bassett.org
DRAMA – 8 p.m., Orpheus Theatre presents “The Producers,” a Mel Brooks Musical. Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Also Saturday and Sunday. Info, tickets, 432-9392.

Saturday,
December 12
FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cooperstown Farmers Market. Fresh veggies, locally produced cheeses, hand made crafts, organically raised meats, homemade baked goods and more. Info, 547-6195.

WINTER MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oneonta Winter Farmers’ Market. Main Street Garage Walkway, south side of Main Street, two doors down from Latte Lounge. through the 11th. Info, 547-8662, friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY – Noon-2 p.m. Children’s Holiday Party with Santa, Mrs. Claus and a big screen TV movie for kids at Capresso Coffee Bar, 215 Main St., Oneonta. Free fun for all. Free. Info 441-3161.

KIDS COOKIES & CRAFTS – 1-4 p.m. Hartwick Fire Department Auxiliary Children’s Cookie and Craft Party. Newly-formed Hartwick Fire Department Company #1 Auxiliary hosts free holiday children’s cookie decorating party. Also arts and crafts, photos with Santa, face painting and children’s movies. Hartwick Fire House, Main Street, Hartwick. Refreshments served. Donations welcome. Info, 293-8047.

UNADILLA CHRISTMAS – 1-3:30 p.m., Wagon rides through Unadilla and ornament workshop at Community Center. 4-6 p.m., Santa arrives! Bring a can of food to the food bank and get a FREE picture with Santa.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS – 1-4 p.m. Holiday Workshops at the Wilber Mansion. Children 5-10 make ornaments, fee $35. Children over 10 to young adult make ornaments with elves and fairies, fee $35. Teens and adults make willow wreaths to decorate, fee $50. Registration required, all materials supplied. Info 432-2070.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES – 1-4 p.m. at Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Hand crafts, needlework, holiday decorations, Grandma’s Attic, baked goods. Traditional Christmas tea and cookies. Handicapped accessible.

SANTA EXPRESS – 2 p.m., Santa Express Trains on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. Gifts and goodies to all chidren on board. Regreshments served. Info (607) 432-2429, www.lrhs.com. Also Sunday.

HOLIDAY ADELINES – 4 p.m., City of the Hills Sweet Adelines Christmas performance. Southside Mall, Oneonta. Hear your favorite Christmas songs in barbershop style. Info, (607) 432-8854.

LANTERN TOUR – 5-7:30 p.m. Farmers Museum, 80 Lake St. Cooperstown. Enjoy a stroll through the festive candlelit 19th century village. Converse with village residents and crafts people. Music and dancing at Bump Tavern. Reservation required 547-1450.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAINS – 6 p.m. Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Christmas Light trains. Goodies and refreshments served throughout. Info, (607) 432-2429, www.lrhs.com

AUCTION – 6:30-10:30 p.m. Brookwood School’s 12th Annual Holiday Evening & Benefit Auction. Multi-purpose room, The Brookwood School, 687 County Hwy 59 Cooperstown. Adult evening of live and silent auctions with wonderful and one-of-a-kind items. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served. Popular homemade holiday cookie boxes for sale: $15.00 per large box. Call 547-4060 with questions, Preview list at thebrookwoodschool.org. Info 547-4060.

PLAY – 7:30 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life”, a radio play of the Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas Classic. Adults $5, children’s admission by donation. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Cherry Valley Food Pantry. Also 3 p.m. on Dec. 6. The Old School Cafe, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. Info www.cvartworks.org

CHORAL – 7:30 p.m. “Sounds of the Holidays,” presented by the Catskill Choral Society with The Catskill Chamber Singers, CCS Girl Choir & Brass Quartet. Adults $12, students $7 w/ID, Under 12, FREE. Advance tickets discount, info www.catskillchoralsociety.or, (607) 431-6060.

HOLIDAY DESSERT – 7:30 p.m., “Dessert with Too Many Divas.” Holiday concert and laughs with local ladies singing favorite for the 40s, 50s and 60s, followed by dessert buffet. Sponsored by Greater Milford Historical Association, performance at Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center (white church), Rte. 28, Milford. Adults $15, children 8-12 $5 (not recommended for children under 8. Reserve tickets (607) 434-4658,.

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