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January 1, 2010

What's Happening for December 31, 2009

Non-commercial events only. Readers who wish to list an event in What’s Happening should e-mail information to crier@csdsl.net, mail to The Town 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.

Sunday, Jan. 3

BINGO — Milford American Legion Post 1566 Sunday Night Bingo at the post on West Main Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games will start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds benefit the American Legion.

Thursday, Jan. 7

BLOOD DRIVE — There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at Bassett Healthcare from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Bassett Hall Auditorium at the intersection of Beaver and Pioneer Streets.

To register for a donation time, call the Clinical Laboratory office at 607- 547-6933. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Friday, Jan. 8

FILM — Cabin Fever Film Series at 7 p.m. ``A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries’’ (R for language, 1998) Running time: 124 minutes, Location: Fenimore Art Museum Auditorium. The film screenings are free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and patrons should use the main entrances at both locations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. To confirm the status of a screening in case of inclement weather, call the following toll-free number: (888) 547-1450, ext. 461.

CONTRADANCE — The Otsego Dance Society will hold a contradance from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown.

Rosie’s Ready Mix, Curt Osgood, Hope Grietzer and John Wobus, will be performing. Calling the dances will be Gary Aney. áDancing will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. Suggested donation is $8- to $10áfor adults, $2 for teen-agers and free for children 12 and under.áThe Presbyterian Church is on the corner of Pioneer and Church Streets. For more information callá(607) 965- 8232 or (315) 735-0846.

CONCERT — The Cooperstown Leo Club will hold its annual concert, ``Dentist Unplugged’’ at 7 p.m., in the Sterling Auditorium at the Cooperstown Middle/ High School. Dr. Paul Weber will perform works from James Taylor, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and more, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. Admission is by donation,

Sat., Jan. 9

EVENT — annual Delaware- Otsego Audubon Society field trip to view wintering Bald Eagles. The trip visits rivers and reservoirs in Delaware County where the birds concentrate to feed. There will be a stop at a local restaurant for lunch for interested participants.

The trip will leave the Dietz St. parking lot across from the YMCA in Oneonta at 8 a.m. Carpooling is strongly encouraged and participants can be picked up en route in Delhi and Walton.

Return to Oneonta will be mid- to late afternoon. For further information, contact Andy Mason, (607) 652-2162, AndyMason@earthling.net.

Sunday, Jan. 10

HIKE — Five-mile Winter/ Snowshoe Hike in the Robert V. Riddell State Park to Mud Lake and back. This event is free and open to the public. The hike will begin at 12:30 p.m. Participants should dress warmly and bring their own snowshoes, water, and snacks. Walkers are welcome. For more information and to preregister, contact OCCA at admin@occainfo. org or 547-4488.

Friday, Jan. 15

FILM — Cabin Fever Film Series at 7 p.m. ``The Terminal’’ (PG-13 for language and drug reference, 2004) Running time: 102 minutes Location: Fenimore Art Museum Auditorium. The film screenings are free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and patrons should use the main entrances at both locations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. To confirm the status of a screening in case of inclement weather, call the following toll-free number: (888) 547-1450, ext. 461.

Friday, Jan. 22

FILM — Cabin Fever Film Series at 7 p.m. January 22: ``Finding Nemo’’ (G, 2003) Running time: 100 minutes Location: National Baseball Hall of Fame, Grandstand Theater. The film screenings are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and patrons should use the main entrances at both locations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. To confirm the status of a screening in case of inclement weather, call the following toll-free number: (888) 547- 1450, ext. 461.

Sat., Jan. 23

WORKSHOP — OCCA Renewable Energy Workshop will be held at Templeton Hall.

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