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March 2, 2012

What's Happening: March 1, 2012

— NON COMMERCIAL EVENTS only. Readers who wish to list an event in What’s Happening should email information to crier@csdsl.net, mail to the Cooperstown Crier, 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown, NY, 13326, or fax to 547-1109 at least 10 days before the event. More information may be obtained by calling 547-9493.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

EVENT: Kindergarten parent orientation, 6 to 7 p.m., Cooperstown Elementary School. For info: 547-9976.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

EVENT: Planetarium, observatory shows, 7 p.m., basement level, Science I building, SUNY Oneonta. For info 436-2620, jason.smolinski@oneonta.edu.

CONCERT: Big Fracas Productions,’ 7 p.m., Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St. Concert to raise funds, awareness of impact of gas drilling.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

CONCERT: Eilen Jewell, 7:30 p.m., The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Part of the Cooperstown Concert Series. For info, tickets: 547-1812, info@cooperstownconcertseries.org.

CLASS: Books We Love to Watch class: ‘From Here to Eternity,’ 6:30 p.m., The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. For info: www.smithyarts.org.

MARKET: Cooperstown Farmer’s Market featuring fresh vegetables and fruits, plants, baked goods, meats, cheese, local crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is behind Key Bank, at 101 Main St. in Cooperstown. For information, call 547-6195. Event: World Day of Prayer, 10 a.m., Cherry Valley united Methodist church, 84 Main St.

CONCERT: All-County Music Festival, 1 p.m., Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

MEETING: Lions Club of Cooperstown, 6:30 p.m., Tunnicliff Inn.

FILM: ‘Food Stamped,’ 7 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Part of the Food and Farm Film Series. For info: farmersmuseum. org

PRESENTATION: Cooperstown Central School, 7 p.m., budget presentation during regular school board meeting.

MEETING: Criterion Club, 7 p.m., Cooperstown Veteran’s Club

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

EVENT: Kindergarten registration, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cooperstown Elementary School. For appointment, info: 547-9976.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

CLASS: Books We Love to Watch class: ‘O Brother Where Art Thou?’ 6:30 p.m., The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. For info: www.smithyarts. org.

CLASS: Composting for the home garden, 1 to 3 p.m., Extension Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown. Register by March 7: 547-2536, ext. 0. Fee: $5.

EVENT: Use, implementation and impact of conservation easements on landscape and community, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milford Historical Association, 7 N. Main St., Milford. Presented by Otsego Land Trust. To register by March 9, call marcie@otsegolandtrust. org, 547-2366.

EVENT: Cooperstown Ropers Reunion, 1:30 p.m., Cooperstown High School Gym; 1:30 p.m., former Redskin Ropers; 2:30, former Red Hot Ropers; 3 p.m., current Red Hot Ropers. For info: cherzig@cooperstown.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

BOOK GROUP: ‘The Hunger Games, 2 to 3 p.m., Village Library, 22 Main St.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

MEETING: The Women’s Club of Coopersotwn, 2 p.m., Christ Church Parish House, 69 Faur St., Cooperstown. Program: `Writing A Novel After Penning Weekly Columns’ by Jim Atwell. For info: 547-9269.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

WORK SESSION: Cooperstown Central School, 7 p.m., budget work session.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

MOVIE: ‘Green Fire,’ 7 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Presented by Otsego Land Trust and the Environmental Advocacy Club. For info: 547-2366.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

MARKET: Cooperstown Farmer’s Market featuring fresh vegetables and fruits, plants, baked goods, meats, cheese, local crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is behind Key Bank, at 101 Main St. in Cooperstown. For information, call 547-6195. Sponsored by Otsego 2000.

CLASS: Books We Love to Watch class: ‘Double Indemnity,’ 6:30 p.m., The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. For info: www.smithyarts.org.

DINNER: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Center, 31 Elk St. Presented by the Knights of Columbus of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Council #10968. Irish Step Dancers to perform at 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

MEETING: Lions Club of Cooperstown, 6:30 p.m., Tunnicliff Inn.

PRESENTATION: Cooperstown Central School, 7 p.m., budget presentation during regular school board meeting.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

EVENT: Victim Impact Panel, 7 p.m., Council of the Arts Building, 27 W. Main St, Norwich. Registration begins a 6:15 p.m. To register, 432- 0061, ext. 102.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

DANCE: St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Cooperstown Elementary School. Presented by Doubleday Dancers Western Square Dance Club,

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

CLASS: Books We Love to Watch class: ‘The Painted Veil,’ 6:30 p.m., The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. For info: www.smithyarts.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

CLASS: Books We Love to Watch class: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ 6:30 p.m., The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. For info: www.smithyarts.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

MEETING: Lions Club of Cooperstown, 6:30 p.m., Tunnicliff Inn.

FILM: ‘American Meat,’ 7 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Part of the Food and Farm Film Series. For info: farmersmuseum.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

EVENT: Planetarium, observatory shows, 7 p.m., basement level, Science I building, SUNY Oneonta. For info 436-2620, jason.smolinski@oneonta.edu.

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