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Learn how the glass blowers of the Corning Museum of Glass create works of art out of silica sand with the Glass Museum Mobile Hotshop parked just outside the Fenimore Art Museum, this week only. There will be 3 types of demonstrations, ‘You Make It We Design It,’ in which the glassblowers take a design submitted by a guest and make it at the shop, ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ in which the artists demonstrate the science and properties of glass, and finally the ‘Beyond The Bench’ where glass blowers lead a tour of the exhibit ‘Unmasking Venice:AmericanArtists and the City of Water’ after which they will create a piece from the exhibit. Demonstrations are held every 45 minutes throughout the day with a children’s demonstration at 11:15 a.m. each day. Tours are 3:30 p.m. each day and cost $12 per non-member. Held July 11 through 17 at The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Visit https://www. fenimoreartmuseum.org/glass

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Get outside and test your fishing skills in the Richfield Springs Community Center’s Annual Bass Tournament. Event Includes a free lunch, 50/50 raffle, beer basket raffle, door prizes, and cash prizes which total $1,000. There is a limit of 3 bass per boat. Tournament rain or shine on Saturday, July 16.

Registration at 5:30 a.m. Fishing 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Canadarago Lake Boat Launch, 135 Dennison Rd., Richfield Springs. 315-858-3200 or visit www.richfieldspringscommunitycenter.org

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Help save the world in fun interactive theater experience geared toward children aged 5 through 12.

In this giant game of pretend, children (accompanied by an adult) take on the role of Time and Space Agents to stop Vortex’s dastardly plot to destroy all of time and space.

Event includes a pre-adventure craft workshop to create a ‘TimeTrap’ to be used in the performance.

Participants should be prepared for weather with sunscreen, bugspray, water, hat, raincoat, etc for this free-range outdoor adventure.

Only 10 children are permitted (no cap on adults). Cost, $10/person.

Registration is required. Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Saturdays, and Sundays in July at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 607-4318543 or visit https://www.facebook. com/OneontaWorldofLearning/

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Bassett displays Springbrook’s Dream Art

Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown features a wall of artwork contributed by students, residents and staff members of Springbrook in Oneonta, as part of an exhibit called What’s in a Dream?

Patients, visitors and caregivers at Bassett Medical Center (BMC) are invited to step into the dreams of local artists through an art exhibit recently installed in the BMC cafeteria. What’s in a Dream? is an array of square tiles, each contributed by a student, resident or staff member of Springbrook in Oneonta. Together they form a unified, mosaic-like pattern spanning the northeast wall of the dining area.

As the installation’s name implies, each mini-composition is a peek into its creator’s dreams. The full gambit of dreams are included — sleeping dreams, daydreams, personal longings, or aspirations for the future. Some squares depict a scene or image. Others include words, phrases or icons. Still others are an abstract mix of paint or multimedia.

The project is part of Bassett’s ongoing interest in incorpo-

rating the arts into health care.

“Collaborating with Springbrook is mutually beneficial for both Springbrook and Bassett Medical Center,” explains Gerald Paciello, manager spiritual care and volunteer services as well as chair of BMC’s arts in health committee.

“The Springbrook students receive the opportunity to share their gifts and talents with others. And our hospital community benefits from their art. Their creative expressions have a direct effect on us, uplifting our holistic wellbeing. And this collaboration also connects us with our local community and celebrates diversity.”

What’s in a Dream? will be on display through the end of the summer.

To learn more about the field of Arts in Health, visit the National Organization for Arts in Health website.

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Reading not only fun but a family affair at The Village Library of Cooperstown are also offering summer reading programs, including Kinney Memorial (Hartwick), Cherry Valley, Richfield Springs, and Huntington (Oneonta).

In Cooperstown, a summer reading log is given to each person in the program. They fill in a circle for every fifteen minutes they read, and for every hour read, they earn a ticket that is put in for a chance to win a prize. The raffle will be at the end of the summer.

There is also another innovative program Ms. Amendolare created. She has hidden “tickets” in books, both children’s and adults.

“When someone checks out a book with a hidden ticket, they can redeem it with a local business. We’re still looking for local businesses that would be willing to contribute gifts to our end of summer reading raffle. Stagecoach Coffee was one of the first to contribute; when someone finds a ticket in a book they are reading, they can redeem it for a coffee or desert at Stagecoach, it’s fun!”

While one would typically think a librarian would want people to read actual, tangible books, Ms. Amendolare has another attitude.

Abba Mejía Spiegeler, and daughters Martina and Julia “We want to encourage people to read, in whatever format works best Tara Barnwell for them. My background is as a collection The Village of Cooperstown’s Library has development librarian so I am a passionate something for everyone this summer. The advocate for reading. There is no bad way to Summer Reading Program has been an annual read — whether you prefer print, digital, audiotradition since the 1890s. It was traditionally for book — we’re here for it.”

“While there isn’t quite anything like holding children and teens, but there was never much a book and reading it, digital offers many posithat was offered for adults.

“As an adult reader I wanted to join in the fun tives — it is portable, there is font adaptivity so we’ve included adults too,” said Heather Urtz (dyslexic fonts and larger font options for those Amendolare, library director. “We wanted to be who are visually impaired). With digital access able to offer reading projects to all ages, not just we can reach people who might be homebound, or have limited transportation access. children.”

This year the theme is “Oceans of Possibilities”. Audiobooks are just another way of experiencing “We will be holding a range of programs for a story. People come to audiobooks for a number community members including twice weekly of reasons — visual impairments, commutes, a storytimes, Utica Zoo visits, book discussions, workout tool, being an auditory learner, etc. We crafts, lectures, and STEAM related program- all read differently, and that can be a wonderful thing,” she said. ming,” Ms. Amendolare said.

It’s all about promoting reading, even before The Village of Cooperstown is not the only birth.

“Start reading to your child even while in library in our area that is offering great summer the womb.

Reading together promotes bonding; programs. Libraries in our four-county system even when your baby or toddler has a hard time

sitting still, keep with it. Maybe start with a short read, or focus on a bedtime read when they’re starting to settle down. Perhaps pick an active book that encourages them to get the wiggles out,” she said.

“My hope as a librarian is that we can find that book for you and your family, and help you develop a reading routine that works. And reading as a family shouldn’t stop when your child can read on their own; pick a more challenging read that you can do as a read aloud.

Learning how to be reflective and have that quiet time is an important skill that is useful throughout our lives,” Ms. Amendolare said.

The Village Library of Cooperstown MakeDo Cardboard Design Challenge for Tweens/Teens Thursday, July 14, at 1 p.m.

All Ages Storytime Friday, July 15, at 10 a.m.

Utica Zoomobile Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m.

“Classics” Book Group Tuesday, July 19, at 4 p.m.

Babies & Toddlers Storytime Wednesdays, July 20 and 27, at 10 a.m.

Tweens/Teens Cricut Bookmark Craft Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m.

All Ages Storytime Glimmerglass Opera Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m.

Children’s Author Reading Kristy Nerstheimer Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m.

“Regular” Book Group Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m.

Tween Chopped Thursday, July 28, at 1 p.m.

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Hill City Rollers back after pandemic

Jim Ruffo and Stefanie Cassano look on as Aldana Santto helps tighten toe stops on teammate Kerryn Taylor’s skates.

After a 2 year hiatus, Roller Derby is back in Oneonta!

The Hill City Rollers have slowly been rebuilding their team and are excited to host a “Mashup Bout” on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at Interskate 88, Southside Oneonta.

Roller derby has been around for a little over a century, though the sport’s early days were a lot less glamorous than the current incarnation. It has grown to be one of the most popular sports in the United States. According to the Roller Derby Coalition, it is also growing rapidly overseas. It’s actually a very amazing sport.

For those that aren’t familiar it, according to the website Rules of Sport, the point of roller derby is pretty simple.

Each team is trying to score more points than the opposition. Points are awarded when the offensive player from one team, known as the jammer, laps a member of the opposing team. As a full-contact sport, the defensive players of the opposing team, known as blockers, can use physical force to stop the jammer from passing them, as well as help to clear the way for their own jammer.

“It’s a great sport. Because we haven’t been able to have our entire team return to play, we have invited players from other leagues to join us in a game where the players are assigned to two teams, ‘mashing up’ the normal roster,” explained Robin Williams, a player who travels from Margaretville to play for the Hill City Rollers.

Williams is also the vice president of the league Her derby name is Ms. Boutfire, a fun name pun. “We are going to have some amazing players joining us Sunday, we hope to see returning fans and new fans. We also invite anyone interested in skating with us to come to a practice.”

All skill levels are welcome, and they will even work with people to learn to skate.

Roller Derby bouts are a family-friendly event, but the game itself is fast-paced and intense. Admission to the bout is by donation. Find them on Facebook Hill City Rollers and Instagram, @Hill City Rollers.

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Staff Picks

Toscana Cucina Italiana 64 Main St, Cooperstown 607-547-2100 toscanaofcooperstown.com/

Stepping off of Main Street in Cooperstown into Toscana, you feel as if you just came off a little side street in Milan into your favorite new bistro. Truth is, it is just across the street from the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Whenever we have certain visitors from Florida, we take them here for a little taste of Italy that they can’t seem to find in the Sunshine State. Since there were 4 of us dining, we were able to sample a larger part of the menu, although The Husband and I both had the

Our best bets for local dining

Ahi Tuna special. They call it a special, but we have both ordered it there before and loved it. It is served sushi-style, with zucchini noodles, pickled ginger, and some mighty spicy wasabi.

I opted for the chopsticks, conservative husband for the fork. Maybe the fork was the better choice as I had a hard time convincing the zucchini to do as I asked.

We had a mixed green and a Caesar salad to start, along with the fresh bread and oil for dipping.

Eve had the Haddock Parisian (I know, another not so very Italian entrée). It was a nicely sized piece of pan-seared haddock with a lemon, garlic butter sauce, served with garlic mashed and steamed broccoli and

zucchini.

Brian had the Veal Osso Buco special, which is a variation of the Osso Buco Milanese on the regular menu, using veal instead of pork shank in a fresh herb and tomato broth.

All were pleased with their menu choices, and the dogs at home were quite happy to have the Osso Buco leftovers.

Come to Milan next time you visit Cooperstown. You won’t be disappointed.

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Sloan’s New York Grill 337 Chestnut St, Oneonta 607-267-4779 Sloansnygrill.com

If you are ever on the

West End of Oneonta, you must stop by Sloan’s New York Grill. It’s where the old Ponderosa used to be so it can accommodate large parties without a problem.

Sloan’s uses locally farmraised meats, and fresh local produce. They offer a variety of local craft beers, and a nice selection of New York wines. I usually go to Sloan’s and have their brisket sandwich. It’s so juicy and tender, on a great bun and it just melts in your mouth, but this week I decided on a burger. Sloan’s gets pretty creative with their hamburgers, you can be boring and just get a plain burger or you can go over the top and get what I had— the 8 oz. Black and Blue Burger. I love spicy things

and this burger is seasoned perfectly with cajun seasonings, then topped with crumbled blue cheese. They grill their burgers over an open wood fire and top it with lettuce, tomato and onion if you choose. It was the best of both worlds; a burger with spices and all loaded with blue cheese on top.

My husband had the Brisket Burger that was topped with BBQ brisket and cheddar.

We split it all and couldn’t decide which was better. The buns were toasted perfectly.

It’s nice at Sloan’s because the sandwiches come with your choice of sides that range from fries to onion rings to a salad. Plenty for lunch…or dinner!

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Autographed baseball raffle The Cooperstown Rotary Foundation’s annual Amazing Autographed Baseball Raffle is back!

This year’s autographed baseball, signed by 20 Hall of Famers during Induction Weekend 1986, features Ted Williams, Stan Musial, and 18 other greats of the game.

Tickets, only $50 each and limited to 100 total, are available now, and the drawing will take place on July 26. Get yours quickly before supplies run out. All proceeds go to the Cooperstown Rotary Foundation, the 501(c)3 tax deductible organization of the Rotary Club of Cooperstown.

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More awards for Cooperstown Distillery

Left: Hall of Champions Brand Single Malt Whiskey in a golf club decanter, and right: Canton Distillery Brand Bourbon in a football decanter

Cooperstown Distillery has won national awards for packaging and design of its spirits at two prestigious national competitions. The 2022 John Barleycorn Awards, honoring innovative distillers, writers, marketers, and designers in the spirits industry, awarded Cooperstown two double gold medals for packaging design of its football decanter and golf club decanter. The 11th annual DISC Packaging and Design Awards, which is a part of the Denver International Spirits Competition, awarded Cooperstown two gold awards for the design of these same decanters.

The John Barleycorn Society is an assemblage of the world’s top journalists and industry professionals who foster a modern approach to recognizing excellence in the spirits industry. The society spent several years creating a comprehensive competition that became the John Barleycorn Awards.

The DISC Packaging and Design Awards recognizes excellent packaging designs and their connection developing a beverage brand. The contest was judged by a seasoned panel of art directors, packaging directors and retail buyers.

The football decanter is a part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection of sportsthemed decanters, which celebrates excellence. The football decanter is designed in the shape of an official football, right down to the laces and pigskin replica stopper.

The golf club decanter is also part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection. The golf club decanter is designed in shape of a golf driver club head and includes replica whippings as the stopper and a “Hole #19” blown into the glass base.

The football decanter can come filled with your choice of either Canton Distillery (Brand) Vodka, American Whiskey, or Bourbon. Golf club decanters can be purchased with either Hall of Champions Distillery (Brand) Vodka, Bourbon, or American Single Malt Whiskey.

You can purchase these decanters online cooperstowndistillery.com/spirits/, go to the distillery on Railroad Avenue or go to the Cooperstown Beverage Exchange, both in Cooperstown.

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GOAT TOUR – 9:30 a.m. Join the Beekman Boys for a morning tour of a collection of large-scale murals depicting Dwarf Nigerian baby goats by the acclaimed artist John Cerney. Includes a hearty hike through Beekman farm finishing on Matrimony Hill. Registration required. Cost, $15/person. Beekman Farm, Sharon Springs. 888-801-1802.

GLASS MAKING – 10:30 - 5 p.m.

Enjoy free demonstrations of glass making techniques every 45 minutes throughout the day with segments like You Design It; We Make It!, Don’t Try This At Home, and a kid’s demonstration at 11:15. The mobile hotshop is presented by the Corning Museum of Glass. Held on the lawn at The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400.

FIBER ARTS GROUP – 11 a.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other fiber art to work with the group on your current project. Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802.

TOUR – 4 - 5 p.m. The Corning Glass Makers of the mobile hot shop take guests ‘Beyond The Bench’ to explore the glass works of the exhibit Unmasking Venice: American Artists and the City of Water and then to demonstrate how the pieces were made. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400.

GALLERY TOUR – 5:30 p.m. Join Victoria Wyeth, granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth, for after-hours tour of exhibit Drawn from Life: Three Generations of Wyeth Figure Studies featuring an inside look at her families life and legacy. Cost, $55/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400.

CONCERT SERIES – 7 p.m. Bring the kids, a chair and some blankets for fun evening featuring a performance by The Driftwoods. By the bandstand, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-0680.

SHAKESPEARE – 7 p.m. Enjoy a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, the classic tale of tragic young love.

Cost, $18/non-member. Glimmer Globe Theater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400.

THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy 6 person production of Two Gentlemen of Verona, one of Shakespeares early works about 2 men who fall in love with the same woman and the hijinks that follow.

It’s a story about the price of friendship, betrayal, finding true love, and the limitations of man’s best friend. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607-829-3700.

FROG-BIT FRIDAY – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Go wading to pull up the highly invasive European Frog-Bit and prevent it from spreading to the local waterways. Meeting instruction will be sent at a later date. Work site is Clarke Pond, Springfield. 607-5474488.

GLASS MAKING – 10:30 - 5 p.m. Enjoy free demonstrations of glass-making techniques. See Thursday, 7/14 listing.

TOUR – 4 - 5 p.m. The Corning Glass Makers of the Mobile Hotshop take guests Beyond The Bench. See Thursday, 7/14 listing.

CHICKEN DINNER – 4:30 - 6 p.m. Enjoy a Brooks BBQ chicken dinner on the 3rd Friday of each month. Will include chicken half, baked potato, coleslaw, and roll. $13/dinner plus convenience fee if paying by Paypal. Pre-order by Wednesday is strongly encouraged.

First Baptist Church of Cooperstown, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Contact baptistcooperstown@gmail.com ADOPTION – 5 - 7 p.m. Stop by the Animal Shelter to meet some adorable pooches looking for forever homes.

No registration required. Dogs going to a single-pet home will have their adoption fees waived. Receive a coupon for 1 drink at Ommegang’s Fire Pit Friday.

Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown.

607-547-8111.

FUNDRAISER – 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Original theatrical production written and performed by the Mt. View Players in partnership with the Mt. View Wellness Center. Benefit is for the arts in Oneonta and gives people with disabilities the opportunity to perform.

Admission is by donation, $5 minimum.

Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta.

607-433-1714 ext. 201.

HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local baseball team Oneonta Outlaws Vs. The Albany Dutchmen. Damaschke Field, Oneonta.

607-432-6326.

THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Get your golden ticket to a world of pure imagination with the cast of Willy Wonka Jr. presented by Orpheus Theater. Cost, $15/adult. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta.

607-432-1800.

THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy 6 person production of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona.’ See Thursday, 7/14 Listing.

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See the sights in a horse-drawn carriage

OPEN HOUSE 3RD BASE FACILITY DOUBLEDAY FIELD Monday, July 18, 2022 Doubleday Field

Village Officials and Staff will host a Community Open House on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 4 p.m. at Doubleday Field to celebrate the completion of the 3rd Base Facility. The event which will include brief remarks and recognitions, will give the public an opportunity to walk through the new facility. The $2.5 million improvement, the third phase of the renovations of the Village owned Doubleday complex, provides accessible bathrooms, locker rooms, storage, and office spaces.

Harley and his friend Jane Keip waiting for riders on Main Street

Walk up Main Street to the tree-lined road in front of the Court House on Main Street and you will find a new way to explore Cooperstown.

After moving to the area in 2020, Jane Keip offers horse-drawn carriage rides for events all summer as well as some weekends alongside her coworker, the gentle giant Clydesdale called Harley.

Kiep grew up in Philadelphia where her family was also in the carriage business before she moved to Tuscon, Arizona.

She continued to offer horse and carriage rides there until 2020. With the cost of hay increasing and a new child in the family, the decision was made to move to a safer locale with good schools, and a more rural atmosphere resembling where Kiep had

grown up in Pennsylvania. They chose a farm in Schenevus, where the horses could run around and enjoy the outdoors.

The business, called Sentinel Carriage Company, specializes in weddings and other events, but will also be available for local tours at the spot on upper Main Street on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.

“There isn’t anything quite like seeing this charming village from a horse drawn carriage. Everyone enjoys themselves and I do too,” Ms. Kiep said.

They can be reached at 520609-3582 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ SentinelCarriageCompany/

Attention Music Lovers!

coffee House saturday, July 23 7 to 9 pm

at the schuyler Lake united Methodist church, church street, schuyler Lake open mic, sign up to perform.

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FISHING – 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enter Bass Tournament to support the Richfield Springs Community Center and catch the heaviest bass you can. Up to $1,000 cash prizes available. Register between 5:30 - 7 p.m. Cost, $20/adult, $10/child 12 and under. Held at Canadarago Boat Launch, 135 Dennison Rd., Richfield Springs. bill@richfieldzone.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy all

you can eat pancakes, eggs, maple syrup, sausage, beverages, more to support the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department. Cost, $9/adult.

Cooperstown/Westville Airport, Rt. 166, Cooperstown.

GOAT TOUR – 9:30 a.m.

Join the Beekman Boys for a morning tour of of large-scale murals depicting Dwarf Nigerian baby goats. See Thursday, 7/14 listing.

EXHIBIT TOUR – 10 - 11 a.m.

Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to join Victoria Wyeth, grandaughter of artist Andrew Wyeth to explore exhi-

bition Drawn from Life: Three Generations of Wyeth Figure Studies. Complimentary. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400.

FUNDRAISER – 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Original theatrical production written and performed by the Mt. View Players in partnership with the Mt. View Wellness Center. See Friday, 7/15 listing.

GLASS MAKING – 10:30 - 5 p.m. Enjoy free demonstrations of glass-making techniques every 45 minutes throughout the day. See Thursday, 7/14 Listing.

Summer Dreams B-11 INTERACTIVE THEATER – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children aged 5 - 12 (with an adult) are invited to help save the world from the Dinosaur Invasion in this interactive, outdoor theater experience. 10 children max. Cost, $10/person.

Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Rd., Oneonta.

607-353-9503.

THEATER – 3 p.m. Get your golden ticket to a world of pure imagination with the cast of Willy Wonka Jr. See Friday, 7/15 Listing.

TOUR – 4 - 5 p.m.

The Corning Glass Makers of the Mobile Hotshop take guests Beyond The Bench to explore the glassworks of the exhibit Unmasking Venice: American Artists and the City of Water. See Thursday, 7/14 listing.

LIFESKILLS – 4 - 6 p.m.

Teens are invited to learn to cook with Lynn. Menu posted

to Facebook. Seating limited, reservations required. Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. 50 Dietz St., Oneonta.

607 441 3999.

HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local baseball team Oneonta Outlaws vs. The Adirondack Trailblazers. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. 607-432-6326.

CONCERT – 7:30 p.m.

Honest Brook Music Festival opens their season with cellist Soo Bae, an internationally known performer who was honored as Musician of the Month in Musical American Magazine.

Reservations required.

Tickets, $25/person. The Barn, 1885 Honest Brook Rd., Delhi. Visit hbmf.org THEATER – 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy 6 person production of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona.’

See Thursday, 7/14 listing.

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A Perfect Day on Otsego Lake The Blue Mingo Grill Lake Otsego’s only open-air lakeside dining spot offers creative grill cuisine on its Adirondack porches at the water’s edge. Inspired by a multitude of international cuisines, the Blue Mingo Offers an eclectic menu that The New York Times has calleD “the area’s most interesting dishes.”

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The Mingo Market a contemporary take on the classic country store, with a unique and wide-ranging offering of authentic products and provisions from around the world and around the corner. From gourmet foods, take-out lunches and locally-sourced grocery items and produce to kitchen and entertaining essentials, pet and garden supplies, treats for \PM SQL[ ]VQY]M KTW\PQVO TWIL[ WN PIZL \W ÅVL Q\MU[ IVL U]KP U]KP UWZM

All at one lakeside location 2 1/2 miles north of cooperstown on west lake road, 6098 state highway 80 general information: 607-547-2543 www.bluemingogrill.com