A community resource for the greater Oneonta, NY area. Look here for local, family friendly events as well as news concerning Oneonta World of Learning (OWL), a children's museum coming soon to Oneonta NY
Contact Amy at WorldOfLearning@live.com or 607-431-8543
Find out more about OWL at www.OneontaWorldOfLearning.org
Friday, December 31, 2010
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
First Night!
Activities are free for children under 12! For more information about everything else that's going on (and the list is extensive), visit imagineoneonta.com!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Weekend events!
Here are a few of the events going on this weekend:
Sat Dec 4th: Hanford Mills Museum will have a Holiday Open House 1 to 3pm, featuring an exclusive preview of 2011 exhibits and events, complimentary refreshments, hands-on activities for kids, and a sale in the Museum Shop. The shop features Mill-made wood products, books on the region, vintage-style toys, science kits for kids, Yaktrax and more. The event will be held in the Museum Shop and Conference Room, behind the East Meredith Post Office. http://www.hanfordmills.org/
Saturdays in December, take your kids on the Santa Express with the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad. Santa Claus and his helpers will be onboard. Complimentary Holiday Refreshments will be served. Details: http://www.lrhs.com/santaexpress.htm Not sure if you want to go? I've done it two years in a row. Email me and I'll give you a short and sweet review.
Santa will be on Main Street this month, so get your Christmas list ready and visit http://mainstreetoneonta.com/ for details about when and where to meet the big man! Too shy to talk to Santa? No one's too shy to talk to Mrs. Claus, who will be there too. My son asked for a pony, but I've been hinting that Santa can't actually make live pets in his workshop(!).
Looking ahead:
Please stop by and vote for the Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) tree this month during the Foothills Performing Arts Center Festival of Trees. It's the smallest one there but looks great with all the ABC’s, numbers, rulers, and etc. on it, with an OWL tree topper! All proceeds of the votes for this special tree go to OWL. Additionally, there is a VIP event on Wednesday, Dec 15 from 6-9pm in the Foothills' Atrium with Silent and Live Auctions, Musical Entertainment, Catering, and Cocktails, $10 per VIP (and everyone's a VIP). Details: http://www.foothillspac.org/fft.html
Orpheus Theatre presents "A Christmas Story" the weekend of Dec 10th - 12th. This holiday classic is sure to please the whole family. Details: http://www.orpheustheatre.org/home.htm
The Nutcracker: Friday Dec 17th, 7pm and Sat Dec 18th at 1pm and 7pm, at the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta, presented by the Decker School of Ballet. Details: http://www.deckerschoolofballet.org/fokine.shtml
Tonight: Christmas Tree Lighting on Main Street!
The annual Oneonta Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is tonight from 5-8pm, on Main Street. The tree lights up at 6 pm. Don't miss the candle light, Gingerbread display, horse drawn wagon rides, live reindeer, music, dancers in display windows, refreshments, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Details: Main Street Oneonta.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Weekend events
Santa Arrives in Oneonta! The parade will go down Oneonta's Main Street starting at 11am on Sat Nov 20th! Details: http://www.MainStreetOneonta.com. The Oneonta Theater will be showing a free children's movie before the parade at 9am. Details: http://www.OneontaTheatre.com. It's always a bit chilly (thank goodness for the Latte Lounge!)
Also on Sat, grammy-award-winning jazz composer, arranger, and pianist Jim McNeely performs in Cooperstown with The Jim McNeely Trio: details & ticket prices.
And more music on Sat: bluegrass comes to Bainbridge with Dan Paisley The Southern Grass! Details & ticket prices.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Paintfest - worskhops for Saturday!
Paintfest is next Saturday, November 13th from 10am to 2pm at 63 Lower River St, Oneonta, NY. Lower River St, which is not to be confused with River St, can be accessed by turning onto Cepperly Ave from Chestnut St, and then turning right at Lutz's Feed.
The most fun you can have with paint in one day, Paintfest features a wide variety of fun and unique painting activities for the whole family as well as workshops for children with their grownups. This year's theme features painting three dimensional objects.
Open activities (recommended for ages 2 and up, no pre-registration required) will include ornament painting, stained glass, cookie painting, homemade puff paint, face painting and more. Additionally, the children will be painting a car, courtesy of Five Star Subaru. Workshops include Unexpected Still Life (age 5+), Treasure Box (age 5+), and Tie-Dye (all ages). A $5 donation is suggested, but all of the activities are offered for free except for the Tie-Dye workshop. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of materials for the Tie-Dye workshop, which includes a new shirt which you get to keep. Registration is recommended for the workshops.
To register for Unexpected Still Life, Treasure Box, and Tie-Dye, email Amy at WorldOfLearning@live.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 607-431-8543. Please note the names and number of your children. There is room for up to ten children in each workshop.
Here are the workshop times:
Unexpected Still Life: Using bubble wrap to paint a still life! The result will be suitable for framing.
10:30am
11:45am
1:00pm
Tie Dye: Make your own tie-dye shirt and take it home with you! Materials fee of $10 applies.
10:10am
10:30am
10:50am
11:10am
11:30am
11:50am
12:10pm
12:30pm
12:50pm
1:10pm
1:30pm
Treasure Box: Decorate gift box in an unusual way.
10:10am
10:30am
10:50am
11:10am
11:30am
12:30am
12:50am
1:10am
1:30am
Paintfest T-Shirts will be given to the children, thanks to our generous sponsors, NYCM Insurance, www.JoeRuffinos.com, Amazable Science Adventures, Brooks BBQ, and Tri-County Glass, while supplies last. OWL would also like to thank Five Star Subaru, Long Island Pizzeria, Directive, Central New York Radio Group, The Daily Star, and Hometown Oneonta for their continued support. Lastly, we cannot thank The Arc Otsego enough for once again co-sponsoring this fantastic event with us.
Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) is a children's museum without walls, in Oneonta, NY. Chartered by the Regents Board of Education and a 501c3 non-profit organization, OWL has been formed by a coalition of volunteer parents, artists, educators and other local professionals dedicated to building our community. Learn more at OneontaWorldOfLearning.org, call 607-431-8543, or email WorldOfLearning@live.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The weekend (woo hoo)
Saturday, October 23, 4 pm The Puppet People present "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" featuring hand crafted marionettes and special effects. Spooky fun for all ages! $5 per family.The Roxbury Arts Center, Vega Mt. Rd., Roxbury.
Saturday at Glimmerglass State Park, at noon, is a Spooktacular Halloween event (that's all the info I have).
Halloween comes to Southside Mall this weekend, Sun Oct 24 from 12 - 3 pm.
Also on Sunday, the First United Methodist Church of Oneonta presents their Annual Community Halloween Party. A dinner of hot dogs and chicken soup will be served at 4pm, followed by pumpkin carving, games, and a haunted house. Pick out a pumpkin at the church, or bring your own. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. An optional donation of canned or dry foods will go to help the Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Church is located on the corner of Church and Chestnut. For more info call 607-432-4102.
Looking Ahead:
The Sidney Memorial Public Library, in Sidney, is kicking off their after school craft club for ages 8 to 11 on Wed Oct 27th at 4:00 PM.
Hogwarts and Hartwick, a Harry Potter themed feast, is Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The weekend
Fri and Sat, Oct 15th - 16th, Country Thyme Gifts Haunted Trail and Hayride Weekend, at 247 Hawks Rd, New Berlin, NY. Haunted trail & hayrides Friday at dark. Bake sale, crafts, BBQ Sat at 3pm, trail and hayrides Sat at dark. Trail/hayride is $5 per person, under 5 free. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Call 847-6674.
Sat 9am-2pm Oneonta Farmer's Market http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Sat Oct 16th 12:30-4pm Science Saturday featuring "Professor Snape's Potions Class" and "Advanced Potions Class." Drop by the Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta for Professor Snape's Potions, featuring hands-on chemistry activities for children aged 2-13 with their grownups. Additional advanced potions workshops with SUNY faculty are being offered, one at 1pm for ages 5-9 and another at 2:30pm for ages 10 and up. In Advanced Potions Class, childen will watch as colors appear, disappear, and re-appear, create potions and take home their own glowing creation. Registration is required only for the advanced workshops, at http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/sdc/ Details: OneontaWorldOfLearning.org.
Also on Sat, The Brookwood School is having a Shop Around. Get your holiday shopping done early! 687 County Highway 59, Cooperstown, NY
Fall Foilage and Octoberfest train rides: http://www.lrhs.com/sched2010.htm
Looking Ahead:
Hogwarts and Hartwick, a Harry Potter themed feast, is Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
First People Mural
Friday, October 8, 2010
On Sat, Oct 9th, St. Mary's School presents their 5th Annual Fall Family Festival. Pancake breakfast is served from 9-11am, then the festival opens. There will be games, raffles, crafts, vendors, and giant inflatables at this popular local event.
From 9am-2pm Sat it's pumpkin dat at the Oneonta Farmer's Market: http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Sat at 10AM the Fly Creek Cider Mill is hosting Cider Fest http://www.flycreekcidermill.com/
Starting this weekend, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad will be running fall foliage trains. http://www.lrhs.com/
Also Sat, at Hanford Mills Museum, there is a Miller's Harvest Fest & Folkways Fair. See a water powered gristmill in action; there will be waterwheel & woodworking machinery demos; kids can grind their own cornmeal to feed the chickens; there will be live traditional music, cloggers, wagon rides, farm fresh products and beer tastings. http://www.hanfordmills.org/
Looking Ahead:
Thurs Oct 14 at 7pm at the Otego Elementary School Dave Ruch will present 'Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State'.
Science Saturdays return on Oct 16th, featuring "Professor Snape's Potions Class" and "Advanced Potions Class." Professor Snape's Potions class will feature open, hands-on chemistry activities at the Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta from 12:30-4pm (children aged 2-13, no registration required). Advanced Potions Class features two workshops with SUNY faculty (one for age 5-9, another for 10 and up). In Advanced Potions Class, childen will watch as colors appear, disappear, and re-appear, create potions and take home their own glowing creation. Registration is required only for the advanced workshops online at http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/sdc/
Hogwarts and Hartwick Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles. More info at oneontaworldoflearning.org
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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Friday, October 1, 2010
The weekend
Fun on Sat: Beer & Blues Customer Appreciation Day at the Oneonta Farmer's Market, Main St. Oneonta, 9am-2pm, sponsored by Brewery Ommegang. http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Waffles & Puppets 2010 is on Sat as well, from noon-5pm at Brewery Ommegang. Details: http://www.ommegang.com/?event_view_id=12&event_view=2009-10-10&mcat=3&scat=0
On Sunday, join Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) at the 17th Annual Ricky J. Parisian Pit Run 10K Road Race, in Neahwa Park. OWL will be offering children's activities and crafts with a theme of 'healthy muscles and bones' before and during the races (around 9:30am-noon) Have the kids wear their tennis shoes; they'll also want to participate in the Pit Run's Fun Run. More info: http://www.pitrun.org
Also on Sunday, at Colonial Ridge Golf, there is a Fall Festival to support relay for life, from 11am-4pm. There will be story telling, parachute games, and face painting in addition to a craft fair featuring holiday specials, jewelry, chirstmas, halloween stuff, local authors, and a silent auction.
Looking Ahead:
Science Saturdays return on Oct 16th, featuring "Professor Snape's Potions Class" and "Advanced Potions Class." Professor Snape's Potions class will feature open, hands-on chemistry activities at the Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta from 12:30-4pm (children aged 2-13, no registration required). Advanced Potions Class features two workshops for children with SUNY faculty (one for age 5-9, another for 10 and up). In Advanced Potions Class, children will watch as colors appear, disappear, and re-appear, create potions and take home your own glowing creation. Registration is required only for the advanced workshops. Details are at http://oneontaworldoflearning.org/categoriesdetailed.html
Hogwarts and Hartwick Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Pit Run and OWL
Details about this and other upcoming events are available on the OWL website at www.OneontaWorldOfLearning.org
Friday, September 24, 2010
The weekend
Check out these sites for more great local events information:
www.OneontaOnTheMap.com
www.SweetHomeOneonta.com
thedailystar.eviesays.com
This Saturday, September 25th: GREATER PLAINS FROG (Friends of Regional Organic Gardening) PRESENTS: the Local Food Festival at Greater Plains Elementary School, 1-4pm. This new event features local guest chef demos with food sampling, Skip West performing original children’s music, Maria Johnson (storyteller), local food representatives, bake sale, the movie "Fresh" (showing @ 2pm), face painting, games, arts & crafts and more! Email greaterplainsfrog@gmail.com for more details.
Looking Ahead:
Pit Run Sunday Oct 3rd: OWL will be providing children's crafts and educational activities in the morning during this event, in Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
Science Saturday Oct 16th, featuring Professor Snape's Potions, will be presented by OWL and the Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta. Open activities will be provided throughout. Workshop registration will be available at OneontaWorldOfLearning.org as the event nears.
Hogwarts and Hartwick Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Science Saturday - Professor Snape's Potions Class
It's another Science Saturday!
OWL will be presenting "Professor Snape's Potions Class," featuring open hands-on chemistry activities for children with their grownups from 12:30 - 4:00pm on Saturday, October 16th at the Science Discovery Center. These activities will be geared toward children aged 2 - 13, and no registration is necessary for the open activities.
Additionally, SUNY faculty will be offering "Advanced Potions Class." Be an alchemist for a day: watch as colors appear, disappear, and re-appear, create potions and take home your own glowing creation. The first advanced workshop will be for ages 5-9 at 1:00pm. The second will be for ages 10 and up at 2:30 pm. Both classes will be about one hour long. Pre-registration through the Science Discovery Center is required for the advanced potions workshops. Call Hugh (607) 436-2011 or email scdisc@oneonta.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) is pleased to partner once again with The Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta.
Don't forget to visit OWL's new website: OneontaWorldOfLearning.org!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Hogwarts and Hartwick
Hogwarts and Hartwick
For youth and the young at heart, Saturday October 30th, First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St
Sorting Hat Seating begins at 4:00pm
Feast at 4:30pm
Dinner includes chicken tenders, drumsticks, veggies, dinner rolls, pumpkin bars with whipped cream, and apple cider or water.
Magical Music featured throughout, by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles
Costume and door prizes!
Make your reservations now: $8 youth (16 and under), $10 (over 16), call Jeff at FUMC office 607-432-4102
Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)
Generously sponsored by Hartwick College and First United Methodist Church of Oneonta
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Another weekend
The Harvest Festival at the Farmer's museum is this Sat, Sept 18, 10am-5pm, with live music on from 6-8pm. Dozens of alpaca will be on site and there will be horse-drawn wagon rides, historic games, and craft activities. Admission: $12 adults (13+), $10.50 seniors (65+), $6 children (7-12), children 6 and under and members of the New York State Historical Association are free. www.farmersmuseum.org
Applefest is Sat and Sun at the Fly Creek Cider Mill. $2 admission, featuring games, live music, antique tractors, food, apples and more! All proceeds to benefit Rotary which distributes the funds amongst local charities. www.flycreekcidermill.com
Looking Ahead:
Pit Run Sunday Oct 3rd: OWL will be providing children's crafts and educational activities in the morning during this event, in Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
Science Saturday Oct 16th, featuring Professor Snape's Potions, will be presented by OWL and the Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta. Open activities will be provided throughout. Workshop registration will be available at OneontaWorldOfLearning.org as the event nears.
Hogwarts and Hartwick Sat Oct 30th: Sorting Hat Seating at 4pm followed by feasting, music, costume contest and door prizes. For the young and the young at heart. Make Your Reservations now, $8, youth (16 and under) $10, (over 16), call (607) 432-4102. Proceeds benefit Oneonta World of Learning (OWL). Menu: Chicken Tenders, Drumsticks, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream, and Apple Cider or Water. Magical music provided by Hartwick College Chamber Music Ensembles.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
A Grand and Glorious weekend
Sat September 11, 10 am - 5 pm join the Antique Engine Jamboree & Powerfest at Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Hwy 12, East Meredith, NY. See antique engine enthusiasts from across the region exhibit their steam & gas engines, and watch the museum's boiler & steam engines come to life. Also, new this year, learn about and see demonstrations of modern power production, including hydropower, wind, solar and other renewable sources. Children's activities, refreshments, and mill tours available throughout the day. Festival and activities are included with regular admission. More info at www.hanfordmills.org
Also on Sept 11th, from 4-11pm: Irish Music and Step dancing to Benefit The Oneonta Teen Center/Wounded Warrior Project, 85 Chestnut st, Oneonta, NY. Call 607.434.2144 for details.
The Grand & Glorious Garage Sale and Oneonta Farmers' Market is also on Sat!!! 9am-2pm, downtown Oneonta. http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Sun Sept 12th is a Wild Plant Identification Walk at Harmony Hill Lodging & Retreat Center. Details at www.harmonyhillretreat.com/events.html
Looking Ahead:
Farmer's market in Morris NY is Thursdays, 3-6pm at the firehouse.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Labor Day Weekend
It's time for another fabulous First Friday in downtown Oneonta! From 5pm on, September 3rd. Details at http://mainstreetoneonta.com
Also on Friday: The Arc Otsego’s Main View Gallery & Studio’s fall exhibit, Natural Resources, opens with a public reception on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 5-7 pm.
Sugarland and Little Big Town are performin at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown Friday night. Details: http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2692167/name/Sugarland-and-Little-Big-Town.html
On Saturday, the Oneonta Farmer's Market will be kicking it up a notch in celebration of Labor Day Weekend, from 9am - 2pm. I dropped in last Saturday during the 'corn roast,' while washing some oversized comforters at the (wow very nice) Soap and Suds next to Ruffino's. There was music, food to taste, grilled corn to sample, and I met a lot of my old friends. It felt like a festival and it happens every Saturday all summer long.
Also on Saturday, there is a free jazz and blues concert, featuring Julian Fleisher at Chapel Hall in Franklin. Reservations are recommended. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1038930
Another option for jazz on Saturday: John Davy and his Jazz Trio in Cooperstown http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2692199/name/John-Davy-and-his-Jazz-Trio.html
On Saturday at 7:30pm, discover Summermusic 2010: featuring The Millennium Strings in Gilbertsville: http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2676465/name/Summermusic-2010--featuring-The-Millennium-Strings.html
Looking Ahead:
On Tuesday Sept 7th, you can enjoy Cambridge University's American Stage Tour Performance of 'The Tempest' for about $10. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1057069
Meet your local La Leche League on Thursday Sep 9, 2010, 6-7:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY
DALCROZE Music through Movement Classes for children and their grownups this fall: Contact Susan Miller to register. 607.286.7935 www.SusanZahiraMiller.com
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Natural Reaources - exhibit
The exhibit, which features photographs of landscapes and created environmental art, found objects fetishes representing devotion to nature and plein air landscape paintings of Ouleout Creek was inspired by Main View Gallery artists’ concern over the effect of the recent oil spill on the water, wildlife and people of the Gulf.
Featured artist is Vincent Devine. The opening reception is free and open to the public and features artwork, art for sale, refreshments, a journalistic video project which examines the community’s response to environmental issues and a twenty-minute performance of an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
The exhibit runs through November 19. Hours are M-F, 8-4 pm and by appt. 607-432-1890 www.mainviewgallery.org
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Helping children understand the BP Oil Spill
Friday, August 27, 2010
Weekend
Also on Sat, the Oneonta Farmers' Market presents a Corn Roast, 9am-2pm on Main Street, Oneonta http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
At 10 pm on Sat, Cornell Cooperative Extension Otsego County presents a Wild Edibles Workshop in Cooperstown ($3): http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2595493/name/Wild-Edibles-Workshop.html
Sat from 7-10pm, The Butternut Preschool presents an outdoor Toy Story screening at Centennial Park in Gilbertsville. http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2670055/name/Butternut-Preschool-presents-%27Toy-Story%27-outdoor-screening.htmls
Looking Ahead:
On Tuesdays in August, head to Lakefront Park in Cooperstown for a free concert: http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2422157/name/Cooperstown-Lakefront-Concert-Series.html
Labor Day weekend bring the Susquehanna Balloon Festival & Sat. Evening Glow back to Oneonta! Get ready. http://www.BalloonNY.com
Dalcroze Music Through Movement Classes are available through Susan Miller again this fall. Visit www.SusanZahiraMiller.com or see yesterday's blog post for details.
The Arc Otsego’s Main View Gallery & Studio’s fall exhibit, Natural Resources, opens with a public reception on Friday, September 3, from 5-7 pm at 73 Main St., Oneonta, NY. The exhibit, which features photographs of landscapes and created environmental art, found objects fetishes representing devotion to nature and plein air landscape paintings of Ouleout Creek was inspired by Main View Gallery artists’ concern over the effect of the recent oil spill on the water, wildlife and people of the Gulf. The opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through November 19. Hours are M-F, 8-4 pm and by appt. 607-432-1890 www.mainviewgallery.org
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Music through movement classes this fall
Ten week sessions start September 10 & 11, 2010:
FRIDAY 10:30-11 age 1-4 $70
FRIDAY 11:15 - 11:45 age 1-4 $70
SATURDAY 10:30 - 11 age 1-4 $70
SATURDAY 11:15 - 12 age 5-7 reading music $100
Contact Susan Miller to register:
607.286.7935
zahira@localnet.com
www.SusanZahiraMiller.com
Friday, August 20, 2010
The weekend
The Chenango Blues Fest starts this Friday at the fairgrounds in Norwich: www.chenangobluesfest.org.
The Goodyear Lake Day Festival is on Saturday. Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) representatives will be there in the morning with children's activities. Come find out what it's all about! The Goodyear Lake festival is an all day event, from 10am - 9pm, culminating in fireworks. Park on Lakeshore Dr. South, Milford, NY. More details at http://goodyearlake.org/default.aspx
Saturday is Berry Day at the Oneonta Farmer's market, 9am-2pm downtown Oneonta
http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
On Sunday, at The Franklin Stage Company, will be a presentation by 'Big Chuck' D'Imperio, featuring stories from "Sidney Stories: My Town is a Cathedral." Free admission. http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2664204/name/%27Big-Chuck%27-D%27Imperio.html
Catskill Poetry Theatre will also be presenting an event on Sunday, at 2pm at the Smithy Pioneer Gallery. http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2666120/name/Catskill-Poetry-Theatre.html
On Sunday the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival continues with Anderson And Roe Piano Duo. More info at: http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain
Looking Ahead:
On Monday August 23rd, daytime family music fest presents a family program as part of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival. Meet the piano duo Anderson & Roe performing "One Piano, 20 Flying Fingers." The cost is for this program is $5 a person, or a total of $15 per family. Buy tickets at the door, or by phone, 877/666-7421 or online, www.cooperstownmusicfest.org. Full season details are available on the web site
On Tuesdays in August, head to Lakefront Park in Cooperstown for a free concert: http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2422157/name/Cooperstown-Lakefront-Concert-Series.html
Thursdays in August at Hanford Mills Museum: This week's activitiy features a tour of the Hanford House, which recreates home life in the 1920s. Children will make their own checker/draughts game board. For ages 5-7. No registration required. $6 for members, $7.50 for nonmembers. Visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Also on Thursday, check out the Morris Farmer's Market from 3-6pm http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2420878/name/Morris-Farmers%27-Market.html
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Weekend events
The City of the Hills Arts Festival takes over downtown Oneonta this Saturday, Aug 14th, from 10am - 4pm. Let's get out and support our local arts association. You'll be glad you did. www.uccca.com/specialevents.htm
Stallions football is back! They take on the Ice Storm at Hartwick College (Wright Stadium), Sat. Aug 14th at 7:30pm. www.nystallions.com
The Delaware County Fair in Walton, NY kicks off this Sunday! www.delawarecountyfair.org/dailyevents.htm
Looking Ahead:
Monday Aug 16th: The Florence High Memorial Chamber Music Concert will be at the Pierstown Grange (Cooperstown), starting at 7:30pm. Musicians from the Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra and guests will perform, featuring music of Mozart, Barber and a klezmer ensemble. Free and open to the public.
Also on Monday, at 1pm, the Sidney Memorial Public Library will present Flipper, as the last of their Movies on Mondays summer series. No need to sign-up just show up for some fun.
On Tuesdays in August, head to Lakefront Park in Cooperstown for a free concert.
Drop in for Family Entertainment at the Sidney Memorial Public Library: On Wed, Aug. 18th at 6:30pm, "Buffalo and Brandy" will present a high energy magical/musical show. Family friendly and free. Call 563-1200 for info.
Thursdays in August at Hanford Mills Museum: This week's activitiy features a tour of the Hanford House, which recreates home life in the 1920s. Children will make their own checker/draughts game board. For ages 5-7. No registration required. $6 for members, $7.50 for nonmembers. Visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Also on Thursday, check out the Morris Farmer's Market from 3-6pm.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Songs of the Catskills - this Wednesday
Hanford Mills Museum is located at 73 County Hwy 12, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12 in East Meredith, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The weekend
Aug 6th: Another Fabulous First Friday kicks off the month of August, starting at 5pm on Main Street in Oneonta. Visit mainstreetoneonta.com.
Sat Aug 7th brings the Annual Youth Fishing Derby to Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park, at 4pm.
Also on Sat, it's Kid's Day at the Oneonta Farmer's Market, 9am - 2pm.
On Sunday, Aug 8th at 7:30pm, the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival presents "Schumann and Chopin at 200", at 7:30 pm at The Farmers' Museum. Pricing and details: www.cooperstownmusicfest.org.
Teddy Bear's Picnic Concert at 3pm on Sunday: The Oneonta Community Concert Band performs in the upper level of Wilber Park, in the pavilion. The concert features multiple groups and shows and a free drawing for a teddy bear. Donations accepted. Details: 607-432-7977.
Looking ahead:
Monday at 1pm the Sidney Memorial Public Library (in Sidney) will show a family water themed movie, Surf's Up. There is no need to sign-up; just show up for some fun.
Wed Aug 11 from 10am-2pm: The 2nd Annual Children’s Festival at Delaware Opportunities Inc (35430 State Hwy 10, Hamden, NY). The theme is "Connecting Families through Play". This free event will be held rain or shine and offers fun activities to families, caregivers, and children of all ages. Food, refreshments and much more will be available. Info: 607-746-1620.
Also on Wed, at 6:30pm: Meatballs, a zany musical duo performs at the Sidney Library (free and family friendly).
Thurs afternoons in August at Hanford Mills Museum: Kids aged 5-7 can enjoy hands-on programs from 3 to 4:30 pm. Each afternoon features demonstrations of the Mill’s waterwheel and woodworking machinery, and time to play 19th century games along with a project to make and take home. No registration is required, and children can attend one, several or all Thursday afternoon programs. The fee is $6 for Museum members, $7.50 for non-members. Visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Lucia and Levi return to Neahwa Park on Thursday at 7pm, bringing a close to this season's free concert series.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday afternoons at Hanford Mills
Each afternoon features demonstrations of the Mill’s waterwheel and woodworking machinery, and time to play 19th century games. Each day will feature a different take-home project to make.
No registration is required, and children can attend one, several or all Thursday afternoon programs. The fee is $6 for Museum members, $7.50 for non-members.
On August 5, children can grind corn, make a bird feeder and create with sawdust clay. On August 12, children can chip ice, which was collected in February at the Mill’s Ice Harvest, and then help make ice cream. August 19 features a tour of the Hanford House, which recreates home life in the 1920s. That day children will make their own checker/draughts game board. On August 26, children will paint signs on butter tub covers made at the Mill.
For more details, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744. Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Hwy 12, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12 in East Meredith, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Loose Parts
The propeller from a cheap plastic airplane, half of a plastic Easter egg, one die from a set of dice, and a straw, and they'll be off making 'inventions.' In the tub, nothing is better than an empty syrup bottle. They have kept an old t-ball stand in the sand box all summer - it's a necessary sand toy for some reason.
Although I'll probably keep buying toys for my kids, I now have a better understanding of why they play with these seemingly odd items. A friend passed me an article created by the Penn State Better Kid Care Program. In it, they talk about 'loose parts' and 'open ended play.' Apparently, all those little bits are loose parts that can be moved from one context to another and recombined in unique ways.
The article does a better job of explaining the concept: http://betterkidcare.psu.edu/TIPS/Tips1107.pdf
I found myself chuckling when I realized what it meant for play to be 'child directed.' Of course what my kids had been doing was child directed. No sensible adult would give a child a t-ball stand and tell them to go play in the sand box.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A classic weekend
Fri July 30, 6-9pm enjoy classic cars during 'Cruise In' on Main Street, Oneonta. The band "Just Throw Money" will be playing.
On Sat, head to Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown from 10am-6pm for Sand Blast! 2010. Sand sculpting lessons, art activities and more! "Just Throw Money" plays at 6:00pm. Entry fees apply to 12+ ages. Call 547-8662 or email friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com.
Sat July 31 is the Grand Re-Opening of Oneonta Theatre Gala, 47 Chestnut St, Oneonta. For all ages. Doors open 6pm, show begins 7pm. Check out their website for the LONG list of performers: http://www.oneontatheatre.com/
Sat 9am - 2pm Oneonta Farmers' Market http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Both Sat and Sun: Shakespeare in the Valley and Picnic Dinner at The West Kortright Centre. Click here for prices and info.
Sunday Aug 1st at 4pm: The Honest Brook Music Festival presents Jeanine DeBique, soprano. Cost is $20, K-12 Free. A concert in a dairy barn: click here for prices and info.
Also on Sun, at 7:30pm: Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival presents Borromeo String Quartet at the Otesaga Hotel. Click here for Prices and info.
Looking ahead:
Daytime Family Music Fest with the Borromeos on Monday, August 2, 10:30am at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown (60 Lake St). Two members of the Borromeo offer a kid-friendly tour of musical styles. Following the concert, kids can try out a variety of stringed instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Childrens crafts table at 10:30am, concerts starts at 11am. $5 tickets at the door or $15 per family. Call 877-666-7421 or visit www.cooperstownmusicfest.org.
Free concerts Thursdays in Neahwa Park, 7pm.
Schenevus offers Sunday night concerts, at 6pm on Borst Field. Call 638-5656 for info.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The weekend
Fri July 23 is Kid's Night with the Oneonta Outlaws at Damaschke Field, 7:05pm. All kids FREE admission. Adults Gate Price $3.00.
Sat 9am - 2pm Oneonta Farmers' Market: Grill Day http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/
Looking ahead:
Free concerts Thursdays in Neahwa Park, 7pm: http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp.
Schenevus offers Sunday night concerts, at 6pm on Borst Field. Call 638-5656 for info.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Voice! 6
The Arc Otsego presents Voice! 6, the sixth annual juried art exhibition of work by artists with developmental disabilities from across New York State, July 16-July 31 at The Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts Bldg., SUNY College at Oneonta. This year’s exhibit features 72 works by 61 artists representing 19 counties in New York State.
Voice! opens with a reception on July 16 from 5-7. Following the reception, the Voice! Celebration Dance takes place at The Holiday Inn, State Hwy 23 from 7:30-9:30. Featured musical group is Flame-an internationally known cover band made up of individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Both events are free and open to the public. Sponsors are Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Insurance, Gordon B. Roberts Agency, Inc., Corning, Inc. and KeyBank. For more information: www.arcotsego.org/607-432-8595.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The weekend
Fri and Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm, Catskill Theatre Works presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" - a musical comedy performed at the Delaware Academy High School Auditorium on Sheldon Drive in Delhi, New York. For additional info, call Al Davino at 607-746-7396. Find them on Facebook or at their website: http://www.catskilltheatreworks.org.
Fri through Sun, 9:30am - 4pm, enjoy R/C Flyers: Airshow 2010 Hospice Fundraiser at Bloom St./Polo Field, Gilbertsville, NY. http://www.rcbuzzards.com
On Sat, it's the Oneonta Outlaws Vs.Cooperstown Hawkeyes at Damaschke Field! On Sun they play the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs. oneontaoutlaws.com.
Sat brings the Oneonta Farmers' Market to Main St, Oneonta (Kim K. Muller Plaza), 9am - 2pm http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/. Entertainment this week includes bellydancing.
Sat at 9am is an OCCA walk (Bear Swamp) http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2467635/name/OCCA-walk--Bear-Swamp.html
Also Sat, Franklin Stage presents "Hot Jazz, Sweet Melodies" at 8pm, 25 Institute St. Franklin, NY, http://www.franklinstagecompany.org/2010event.html.
And also on Sat: Toshiki Usui, Piano & Dr Ray Iwazumi, Violin. This concert is part of the New York Summer Music Festival, so expect a crowd of teenage band camp attendees, and the concert may not start on time, but it will be free and the musicians will be excellent. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1034822
Another Sat concert: The Honest Brook Music Festival/Jupiter String Quartet performs in Meredith NY. $20 ticket price, K-12 are free. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1028620
Schenevus offers Sunday night concerts, at 6pm on Borst Field. Call 638-5656 for info.
Looking ahead:
Mondays are family movie nights at the Sidney Memorial Library. No need to sign up, just join the fun. Call the library at 563-1200 for details.
Tues evening bike rides with the Oneonta Rec Dept, 5:30pm. Find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lafollette8#!/pages/Oneonta-NY/City-of-Oneonta-Parks-and-Recreation/46188144419?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=15
Tues July 20th Oneonta World of Learning Education and Programming Committee meeting (newcomers welcome), 7:30pm at The Main View Gallery, Main St. Oneonta.
On Wed, at 10:00am, the Sidney Memorial Library presents "Big Rigs- explore some really big trucks up close" as part of their summer family entertainment series.
Wed July 21: ProAm Community Concert, 7:30 pm at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown - Celebrate the love of chamber music with a free concert that combines the talents of professional musicians and distinguished amateurs. The culmination of an intensive seminar, this performance features works by Brahms, Mozart, Bach, and Durufle. No ticket or reservation necessary.
Just Throw Money performs in Neahwa Park next Thursday, 7pm: http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp.
Of interest:
How tot lots became places to build children's brains: http://imaginationplayground.org/images/uploads/press_pdf/NewYorkerRebeccaMeadLR.pdf
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sidney Library offers summer entertainment
Movies on Mondays Series
Each Monday at 1:00 pm the Sidney Memorial Public Library will show a family water themed movie. There is no need to sign-up just show up for some fun.
July 12 Finding Nemo
July 19 Disney’s The Little Mermaid
July 26 Andre the Seal
Aug. 2 Shark’s Tale
Aug. 9 Surf’s Up
Aug. 16 Flipper
If any questions call the library at 563-1200.
Family Entertainment at the Sidney Memorial Public Library
July 14 10:00am Barrel of Fun Puppet Show Picnic at the Lake- It’s Old McDonald’s farm and the puppets are going to the lake.
July 21 10:00am Big Rigs- explore some really big trucks up close
July 28 10:00am Merry Mischief- Pirate musical group
Aug. 4 6:30ppm Dirtmeister – get “Wet and Wild” with science
Aug. 11 6:30pm Meatballs- zany musical duo
Aug. 18 6:30pm Buffalo and Brandy- high energy magical/ musical show
All Sidney Library family entertainment is sponsored by The Friends of the Libraries. The Sidney Library is located on 8 River Street in Sidney. Call the library at 563-1200 for more information. Where else can you get all this family entertainment for FREE!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Independance Day weekend activities
Sat July 3rd, don't miss Hanford Mills Museum's first Summer Steam Saturday! Come see them work the boiler & engines, and get yourself a free, delicious 'boiler dog' in the process! From 12-3 p.m.
Sat July 3rd, 9am-2pm, The Oneonta Farmer's Market presents a strawberry festival, Main Street, Oneonta.
Sun July 4th, 3-4 pm: The New York Summer Music Festival presents the NY Metropolitan Opera's Dr. Jon Fredric West, (tenor, distinguished alumnus of Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music) performing with the NYSMF Chamber Orchestra as part of the NYSMF Visiting Artist Series. The NYSMF Wind Ensemble, Select Jazz Orchestra, and Student Recital Winners also perform. Goodrich Theatre, College at Oneonta. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1034823
July 4th 10am-5pm at Hanford Mills Museum: Independance Day Celebration (County Route 12, East Meredith, NY - not far from Oneonta's Southside). Call Phone: 607 278-5744 or visit http://www.hanfordmills.org.
The area's biggest fireworks display will bring a clost to Oneonta's 4th of July Hometown Celebration in Neahwa Park, July 4 from noon until dusk.
Looking ahead:
Tues evening bike rides continue with the Oneonta Rec Dept, 5:30pm. Find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lafollette8#!/pages/Oneonta-NY/City-of-Oneonta-Parks-and-Recreation/46188144419?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=15
Tues, 7pm at Lakefront Park in Cooperstown, free concert in their summer music series: http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/2419148/name/Small-Town-Big-Band.html
Wed July 7th - Oneonta World of Learning Development meeting at Capresso's on Main Street, 7:30pm. Newcomers welcome.
Although this little event at The Foothills Performing Arts Center may be more interesting than the development meeting: Wed July 7th from 7-9pm: An Evening Gallery of Mediumship with International Psychic Medium Jennifer Wallens. Get a message from your Loved one! $7.50 donation thru the Foothills Performing Arts Center, or at the door, proceeds go to the Catskill Area Hospice and Foothills. Info 607-431-2080, www.jenniferwallens.com.
Also on Wed: Pajama Story time at the Sidney library, 6:30pm http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/event/iid/1760648/name/Pajama-Story-Time.html
Catch the Oneonta Community Band concert in Neahwa Park next Thursday! Free concerts Thursday nights at 7pm: http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp.
Consider a History-Themed Camp for Kids at Hanford Mills Museum, July 19-22. For information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Schenevus offers Sunday night concerts, at 6pm on Borst Field. Call 638-5656 for info.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Ice Cream Social coverage on WBNG
It was very exciting to see OWL on the news! I can't thank Jessica Vecchione enough for filming the event and sharing her time and talents so generously.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The weekend :)
Sat at 10am is 'fishing day' at the Roger's Environmental Education Center. http://thedailystar.eviesays.com/venue/id/94956.html
The Oneonta Farmers' Market, 9am-2pm on Saturdays. This is an open-air market located on Main Street Plaza in historic downtown Oneonta. For info call 437-0158 or visit oneontafarmersmarket.com.
For an affordable and fun family outing, check out the Oneonta Outlaws game schedule. Local games are held on historic Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park. Weekend games are at 7:05pm On Sat these collegiate athletes will take on the Cooperstown Hawkeyes. On Sunday, they will confront the Watertown Wizards. Visit oneontaoutlaws.com.
Looking ahead:
Mon June 28th at 8pm Yamaha Artist DANA LEONG, international jazz ambassador for the US State Dept, performs an exciting FREE concert on the Yamaha SV Electric Cello as part of the New York Summer Music Festival (NYSMF) Visiting Artist Series. Hunt Union Ball Room SUNY Oneonta. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wskg/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1034818
On Tuesday, 29 June, consider going on a bike ride, starting at the David Brenner Recreation Center in Neahwa Park. Call 433-2236 for info.
My family had a great time listening to Country Blend, in Neahwa Park this Thursday! Look for a new concert every Thursday night at 7pm this summer, at the bandstand in good weather, under the pavillion if it rains. Details are at http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp.
Schenevus offers Sunday night concerts, at 6pm on Borst Field. Call 638-5656 for info.
Register for Orpheus Summer Musical Theatre Workshops! Call 607 432-9392 or visit http://www.orpheustheatre.org/workshops.htm.
Also, consider a History-Themed Camp for Kids at Hanford Mills Museum, July 19-22. For information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Friday, June 18, 2010
The weekend is here
June 18 to 19, Show & Celebration to benefit Heifer International: Elizabeth Nields Clay Workshop, 429 Chicken Farm Road, Otego, Phone: 607 783-2476 http://www.elizabethnieldsclayworkshop.com/heifercelebratio.html (Friday 3-6pm, Sat. 11-6)
O-Teen Film Festival, 4 Academy St. Oneonta, Phone: 607 433-2009, Sat June 19 (hours TBD).
Sat is Dairy Day at the Oneonta Farmer's Market, Kim K. Muller Plaza, Main St. Oneonta, http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.com/, 9 am - 2 pm
Sat at noon in Neahwa Park: Bark For Life is a non-competitive 1-mile walk for dogs and their people to raise funds, and awareness in the fight against cancer! Email: oneontabarkforlife@gmail.com
Sun brings the 36th Annual Antique & Classic Auto Show & Flea Market at Scramling Ave. (6th Ward Athletic Field) Oneonta. Sponsored by The Reminiscers Car Club, 9 am - 4 pm rain or shine
Sunday brings another Outlaws game to Oneonta: The best collegiate players in the nation compete at Damaschke Field this summer. Enjoy great baseball, great food and live entertainment Sunday. Be part of the excitement in the Outlaws first season! oneontaoutlaws.com
Looking ahead:
Every Thursday this summer, enjoy free music in Neahwa Park http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp, 7 - 8 pm
ProAm Community Concert, Wednesday, July 21, at 7:30 pm at The Farmers' Museum - Celebrate the love of chamber music with a free concert that combines the talents of professional musicians and distinguished amateurs. The culmination of an intensive seminar, this performance features works by Brahms, Mozart, Bach, and Durufle. No ticket or reservation necessary.
It's time to register for Orpheus Summer Musical Theatre Workshops! Call 607 432-9392 or visit http://www.orpheustheatre.org/workshops.htm
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
History Camp! July 19-22
Children 8 -12 are invited to take a trip to the 19th century this summer at Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith. The Summer Apprentice Workshop (SAW) day camp, which will be held July 19-22, features science experiments, woodworking, nature explorations, arts and crafts, and 19th century games. A special family party on the last day of camp will be held for the children to display their crafts, and to serve and enjoy treats they made at camp. Le by Museum staff and held on the Museum’s 70-acre site, the camp runs 9 am–3 pm each day.
The fee for the four-day camp is $75 for Museum Members, $90 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. You can register online on the Museum’s web site, www.HanfordMills.org, by phone 800/295-4992. Funding for this program is provided by Stewart’s Shops.
About Hanford Mills Museum
Hanford Mills Museum, listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places, is one of only a handful of operating water powered mills in the country. Hanford Mills Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, and on holiday Mondays, from 10 am to 5 pm, through October 15th. Hanford Mills Museum is located at 73 County Hwy 12, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12 in East Meredith, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thank you sponsors!!!
It was a joy to bring this event to the community.Additional support donated by WSKG, Exit Realty, Hartwick College, SUNY College at Oneonta, Central New York Radio Group, Green Toad Bookstore, Latte Lounge, OfficeMax, DTi, and First United Methodist Church. Ice cream supplied at cost or gratis by Schwan’s, Huff’s Ice Cream, Pie in the Sky, Friendly’s Ice Cream, the Golden Guernsey, and Stewarts Shops.
Sweet Home TV has posted a video clip of the event at http://www.sweethometv.com/#videonews.
And don't forget to check out Oneonta World of Learning's new website at www.OneontaWorldofLearning.org!
The weekend
Oneonta Farmers' Market: Knitting in Public Day, Main St. (Kim K. Muller Plaza), Oneonta http://www.OneontaFarmersMarket.com, Sat June 12, 9 am - 2 pm
The Bowmans FREE Concert in the New Theater, Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Sponsored by Five Star Subaru of Oneonta, June 12, 7:00 pm
Meredith Dairy Fest (Meridale), Turnpike Road off Route 28 Meridale, http://www.dairyfest.com June 12 to June 13, 10 am - 5 pm
Little Delaware Youth Ensemble Spring Concert at the Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, Oneonta, call: 607 435-3857607 or visit: http://www.LDYE.org June 13, 3:00 pm
Please check out the new Oneonta World of Learning Website (donated by DTi!!!) www.OneontaWorldOfLearning.org.
Looking ahead:
Come on out to a ballgame: Oneonta Outlaws Baseball: SUNY Oneonta Alumni Night at Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta www.oneontaalumni.com, June 17 (rain date June 24)
Summer time concerts are back! Every Thursday enjoy free music in the park: Oneonta City 2010 Summer Music Series (Thursdays), Neahwa Park Bandstand, Oneonta, http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/smsschedule.asp 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Summer workshops:
Paperkite Creative Summer Workshops are a fun and creative way to spend summer vacation. Workshops are available for grades 1-6 and offer a variety of activities from arts and crafts to creative writing and imagination workshops. All classes meet at the Smithy-Pioneer Gallery classroom, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY and include a healthy snack. All work will be exhibited and presented at an end of season celebration. Please visit http://www.paperkitecreative.com for details and course descriptions.
And check out Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Camps http://www.oneontaoutlaws.com/pages/camps.asp
Sunday, June 6, 2010
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Too busy to blog
The Ice Cream Social is from 1-5pm in Wilber Park! Park in the High School Parking lot and join us for science in the park activities, entertainment on the stage, free ice cream, remote control aircraft and much more!
I do recall that the Outlaw's opening night is also on Sunday, so meander over to Damascke Field after you've had your fill of ice cream.
Still looking for something to do? I recommend www.TheOneontaCalendar.com, www.OneontaOnTheMap.com and the Daily Star's online events calendars.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Ice Cream Social - This Sunday
Please join Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) in Wilber Park, upper level, this Sunday from 1-5pm for free ice cream, entertainment on the mobile stage, children's science activities and more. There will be remote control aircraft demonstrations in the lower level of the park.
For details, visit www.OneontaWorldofLearning.org.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Summer exhibit at Main View Gallery
Family explores the feelings and memories invoked by family connections and extends the traditional view of family to include friends, class members, teachers, coaches and roommates. Abstract acrylic paintings reflect feelings and thoughts of those we call family. Collaborative screen prints represent the Main View Gallery design family and jewelry symbolizes family crests and relatives. The eclectic personalities of the Main View Gallery artists come across to create a colorful, fun and loving family environment.
The featured artist is David Zimmerman. The work in the exhibit was created under the direction of Main View Gallery Artistic Coordinator/Curator Zena Gurbo and visiting artists Karin Bremer, David Kenny and Simone Mantellassi. Bremer, Kenny and Mantellassi assisted in the design and installation of various parts of the exhibit and each will show a piece that is representative of the work created in their classes.
The opening reception is free and open to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments. Regular gallery hours are M-F 8-4 pm or by appointment. The exhibit runs until August 20, 2010. For more information call 607-432-1890 or visit the website at www.mainviewgallery.org.