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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 22-23, 2013
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THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL
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From Balloon Fest On Labor Day To Thanksgiving, It’s All Fall Fun
rom time to time, you hear quality of life equated with things to do. For certain, reading, strolling, or generally doing nothing – even taking a nap – are underappreciated. Still, there’s something to be said for activities that bring people together, given that we’re are, it’s said, social animals. This being a weekly publication, we digest life week to week in our columns. Our Fall Frolic experiment, however, JIM KEVLIN has required attempting to fALL fROLIC digest three whole months RUMINATIONS of goings-on, from the social start of autumn – Labor Day Weekend, not the fall equinox – to its end – Thanksgiving weekend, not the winter solstice. If varied activity enhances enjoyment, then we’re going to have a ball. Things to do – and there’s plenty – coalesced around four dates/events, (although it’s not limited to those). • One, Labor Day Weekend itself, with the Cheryl Clough/fALL fROLIC happenings we’ve come to expect – the Mums and pumpkins capture the season. Please See ACTIVITY, B4
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BALLOON FEST: Whether in the air or on the ground, there’s fun for everyone at the Susquehanna Balloon Festival in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park. At 7:30 p.m. Friday night, Aug. 30, SEPTEMBER check out the familyfun Labor Day Team Challenge, featuring wheelbarrow races, a “goo” walk, tug of war and more. Saturday 6 p.m. brings rides and launches, live bands and fantastic food and the 8 p.m. highlight – the spectacular Balloon Glow! Also early morning rides at 6 a.m. Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. All free, except for balloon rides. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Info, carol.mandigo@leafinc.org. To book a ride, visit http://www. The balloonny.com Susquehanna
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ART OUTDOORS: The annual Cooperstown kicks off the pairing of outdoor artists and artisans season. Please See B3
Nothing in Life Is Guaranteed… Except your discounted room rate with us!
Attention SUnY oneontA And HArtwick pArentS: While tuition may rise, your room rate won’t for four years when you stay with us…guaranteed. • High quality rooms with upscale amenities • Come visit and stay for sporting events, campus activities, and other events. • We are a great gathering place for social and business needs. Enjoy cocktails and catering in The Bistro or on the beautifully landscaped terrace with pergola and gas firepit. • Semi-private booths up to elegant meeting rooms available for 2-40 participants. • This is the ideal location for retirements, receptions, cocktail parties and small office events featuring wine tasting, carving stations, and butler-style service.
For reservations, call 607-432-2200 • courtyard.com/bgmon
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