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July 31, 2009

What's Happening: July 30, 2009


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Friday, July 31

MOVIE— Outdoor movies sponsored by the Friends of Glimmerglass State Park will continue with ``Enchanted,’’ being featured tonight. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. at the West Shelter, unless otherwise indicated when arriving to the park. Refreshments will be available. The movies are free of charge but donations are appreciated. No reservations are necessary. For additional information contact the park at 607-547- 8662 or visit www.friendsofglimmerglass. com.

Sat., August 1

SHOW AND SALE — First Annual Leatherstocking Region Card and Scrapbook Page Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hartwick Community Center on County Route 11. Admission to the show is $3. Finished cards and card and scrapbook page kits will be for sale, and demonstrations and ``make and take’’ mini workshops will be held throughout the event. All are invited to attend.

MARKET — The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., located behind the Key Bank just off Main Street. Sponsored by Otsego 2000. For information call 607- 547-6195.

FESTIVAL — The seventh City of the Hills Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street between Chestnut St. and Ford Ave. in Oneonta.

Sun., August 2

CONCERT — Hilary Kole. Two sets: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, CooperstoWN. Jazz vocalist Hilary Kole and her trio will perform classics and lesser known gems from the American Songbook. The concert is part of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival.

BIKE RIDE — ``A Country Bicycle Ride,’’ 1 to 4 p.m., Middlefield Museum to Roseboom and return for barbecue. Pre-registration $15 adults, $10 children 10 and under. Ride only $5. Deadline July 25. Info at www.middlefieldmuseum. org or 607/547-9355

Tues., August 4

CONCERT — Lakefront Concert Series, Backroads, 7 p.m., Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. For more information, 547-2411

Wed., August 5

EVENT — Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Sales and Safety Education Showcase, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bassett Clinic Lobby, River Street, Cooperstown, contact 547-5256 or richard.mccaffery@bassett. org for information CONCERT — Hopkinson Smith, 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Cooperstown. Celebrated lutenist Hopkinson Smith in a recital featuring Baroque music from Germany, France and Spain. The concert is part of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival.

Thurs., Aug. 6

SHOW — The Lake and Valley Garden Club flower show in the Louis Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public invited. No charge.

CONCERT — Free Concert: Flute Fest at the Otesaga, 7:30 p.m., Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown. A free concert featuring highly accomplished performers from the New York Summer Music Festival’s International Flute Institute. The concert is part of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival.

CLASS — The Friends of Glimmerglass State Park will offer Food Preservation techniques from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Lakeview Room at Glimmerglass State Park. The cost of this session is $3.00 and registration is due by August 3 by calling the State Park Office at 547-8662 or e-mail friendsofglimmerglass@gm ail.com.

Friday, Aug. 7

CONCERT — A Jazz Concert featuring the Diane Wicks-Miller Jazz Quartet & special guest trumpeter from Japan: Naoto ``Clifford Brown’’ Sekimoto from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Fly Creek United Methodist Church in Downtown Fly Creek. Tickets are available at the door: $10 per adult and $5 per student. For more information call 547-9946

Sat., August 8

BARBECUE/SALE — Chicken Barbecue at Pierstown Grange Hall as well as a tag sale on the lawn, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Road, Serving from 4:30 p.m. on. Eat in or take out. Adults $8, + chicken $5, Child under 12, $5. Call 264-3069 for information.

MARKET — The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., located behind the Key Bank just off Main Street. Sponsored by Otsego 2000. For information call 607- 547-6195.

EVENT — The Fenimore Art Museum’s second annual celebration of the relationship between artists and landscape called ``A Taste of the Sublime’’from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the museum’s back lawn.

Sunday, Aug. 9

CONCERT — The Oneonta Community Concert Band will present its annual Teddy Bears Picnic concert at 3:00 p.m. The concert will take place in the upper pavilion of Wilber Park. The concert will be rain or shine.

Mon., Aug. 10

CLASS — The Roseboom Historical Association is offering art classes for children 8 to 12 years of age at the association in Roseboom from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Barbara Sepp or Maggie Millner at 264- 3976.

CLASS — AARP Driver’s Safety Course on from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class will be held in the Emergency Services Training Room at the Meadows Office complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. Pre-registration required; call the Office for the Again at 607-547-4232.

Tues., Aug. 11

CONCERT — Lakefront Concert Series, Cooperstown Community Band, 7 p.m., Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. For more information, 547-2411.

Wed., Aug. 12

CLASS — AARP Driver’s Safety Course on from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class will be held in the Emergency Services Training Room at the Meadows Office complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. Pre-registration required; call the Office for the Again at 607-547-4232.

Sat., August 15

MARKET — The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., located behind the Key Bank just off Main Street. Sponsored by Otsego 2000. For information call 607- 547-6195.

Mon., Aug.17

CLASS — The Roseboom Historical Association is offering art classes for children 8 to 12 years of age at the association in Roseboom from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call Barbara Sepp or Maggie Millner at 264-3976.

Tues., Aug. 18

CONCERT — Lakefront Concert Series, Sweeter than Honey, 7 p.m., Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. For more information, 547- 2411.

Wed., Aug. 19

EVENT — Safe Kids of Otsego County Plush Animal Sales and Safety Education Showcase, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bassett Clinic Lobby, River Street, Cooperstown, contact 547-5256 or richard.mccaffery@bassett. org for information

Sat., August 22

MARKET — The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., located behind the Key Bank just off Main Street. Sponsored by Otsego 2000. For information call 607- 547-6195.