This summer, while you are looking at property in Otsego County, take in a show or enjoy a local event! Here are some hghlights you might want to see! Fly Creek Cider Mill hosts their popular "Taste of Fly Creek Series" every weekend with delicious treats and demonstrations like Grilling 101, BQ Sauces, Maple Syrup & Pancakes to dip mxes, chile dip and Apple Salsa! At the Glimmerglass Operea this summer: Mozart's "The marraige of Figaro", Copeland's "The Tender Land", Puccni's "Tosca" and Handel's "Tolomeo". May 7-8, 2010 The Foothills Performing Arts Center hosts "African Santus", a multi-media perforance featurng the Catskiill Choral Society, percussionists, youth orchestras and special guest, English Composer and Pianist David Fanshawe. May 14-16, 2010 The Orpheus Theatre presents "B... 04/25/2010

Imagine paddling a canoe 70 miles in one day, challenging the elements and testng your endurance aganst the unpredictable Susquehanna River in upstate New York. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta attracts more than 3,000 paddlers to 50 races and culminates on Memorial Day wth the 70 miles endurance race from the beautiful Otsego Lake in Cooperstown NY to historic Bainbridge, NY; the world's longest single day flat water marathon canoe race. The regatta has drawn world class athletes like US Gold Medalist Greg Barton, 28 time winner Canadan Serge Corban and racers from all over thee world. Plus, plenty of entertainment awaits paddlers and spectators; carnival rides, food vendors including Oneonta's famous Brook's BBQ Chicken, topped off with live music and fireworks! Looking for something... 04/25/2010

NEW YORK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL New York State Summer Music Festival - NYSMF! An extraordinary two, four or six week summer music camp filled with musical experiences for talented young musicians ages 11-25. As of today 4/17/10, we have students from 18 different countries and 30 different states in the US. www.nysmf.org    Located at Oneonta State College in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of Upstate New Y ork! Choose from over 50 ensembles and classes Perform in over 40 concerts this summer Study one-on-one with some of the finest musicians from Julliard, Curtis, The Manhattan School of Music, The New York Pops, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The VanGuard Jazz Orchestra, and many, many other of the world's best performing ensembles.                Some of the Highlights include: Special ... 04/17/2010

Wordless Wednesday  -  On the way to Oneonta NY Last Saturday on the way to Oneonta NY I passed many wonderful scenes.  It is amazing that many still think of NY in terms of New York City, however if you head out of the city you will soon encounter vast open space. So here are a few of the scenes I took from the back seat of a moving car on the way to Oneonta.  Here are a few questions for you. 1 Do you know which county Oneonta is in? 2 What well known music college is located there? 3 Which hall of fame can be found there? JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com   Flickr | Facebook | Linked-in |Twitter |subscribe to Blog      Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Wordless Wednesday  -  On the way to Oneonta NY   02/24/2010

Webinar offers information on benefits of gas wells Those interested in learning about the benefits of local natural-gas drilling may attend today's webinar in Norwich, presented by Commerce Chenango, Cooperative Extension of Chenango County and the Pennsylvania State University Extension. Chenango County business owners and their representatives will be admitted free, and those from outside the county will pay $5 apiece. The 90-minute session will begin at 8 a.m. at the Eaton Center at 19 Eaton Ave. At the session, attendees will learn how to increase their trade as the area is developed by gas drillers and associated industries. A registration form for the seminar _ which will be followed by two more on Feb. 10 and 17 _ asks: ``Is your business or community poised to profit? ``The hot... 02/04/2010

Beautiful Victorian home in Oneonta NY. Completely renovated and gorgeous. If you are looking for a wonderful home in Oneonta NY this is the one for you. Contact me at colsen@stny.rr.com for more information. Never offered before and will sell qucikly as this home is beautiful. Contact Carol Olsen for more details.   04/05/2009

I can't think of barbecued chicken without thinking of Brooks House of Bar-B-Q in Oneonta, New York. I've been going to Brooks since I was a kid everytime we'd go to my grandfather's cabin in Gilbertsville. Over the last 50+ years Brooks has grown from a small catering company, to a barbecue concession stand, to a restaurant, banquet hall and barbecue sauce production company. About a half hour from Cooperstown and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the restaurant has a display case with famous baseball players who've eaten there- including my favorite, Derek Jeter. Even Food Network's Rachael Ray included Brooks in her Cooperstown episode of "$40 a Day". They'll cater parties up to 100 miles from Oneonta- so even if you don't live or go to college there, they can bring a taste... 09/03/2008

Betsy Shultis | Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC | 607.432.4391 105 Center Street, Oneonta, NY Oneonta Bungalow beside Silver Creek & Wilber Park 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $179,900 Year Built 1951 Sq Footage 1,952 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 8,712 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION A center city oasis! This 1951 Bungalow offers a wonderful private yard that adjoins Silver Creek and Wilber Park. The immaculate 1 1/2 story home has an open layout with an eating area off the kitchen and a dining room, a first floor utility/office area and a recently renovated second floor master suite highlighted by skylights, wood floors, lots of storage space and a very large bath with claw foot tub & shower. The mechanicals include new 2... 07/09/2008

Betsy Shultis | Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC | 607.432.4391 18 Walnut Street, Oneonta, NY Oneonta Historic Home...Arts & Crafts Shingle Style 5BR/3.5BA Single Family House offered at $349,000 Year Built 1896 Sq Footage 3,251 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Lot Size 6,098 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This 1896 Arts & Crafts Shingle Style home will simply take your breath away. This home truly warrants it's distinction of being named to the National Historic Registry. From the street presence to the perennial gardens to the original interior details this beauty is one of a kind. The 1st floor offers a large light filled kitchen (overlooking the garden) w/ breakfast area, a formal dining room open to a sitting area with fireplace w/woodstove and a li... 07/09/2008

Thursday April 17thOn the turf field at SUNY Oneonta!Parade at 6:30 pm from Tobey Hall to the field.Pre- Game show will begin at 7pm, and kickoff will be at 8pm.The game will consist of two 15 minute halves. with 500 players a side (1000 players total- 500 red, 500 white)They are anticipating 1,000 players in attendance, which will break the school record. ( The first World's Largest Soccere Game at SUNY Oneonta took place 20 years ago, with 752 players in attendance) This year, they are commemorating their President, Dr. Donovan's last year in office and boosting school spirit. Players must be 18 years old. Any Oneonta resident or Alumni are encouraged to come play or watch the game. ( All participants will recieve a free t-shirt and can register at the field at 7pm. There will be free... 04/16/2008

The Delaware Opportunities Big Buddy Program is seeking volunteers in Delaware and Otsego Counties to spend four to eight hours a  month mentoring boys and girls ages 5 to 16.Big Buddies are needed in all areas, but especially in Hancock, Deposit, Morris, Richfield Springs, Oneonta, and Worcester. The United Way of Delaward and Otsego Counties, Otsego County DSS, Delaware County Youth Bureau, O'Connor Foundation, WGY Wish List, Stewart's and other donors support the Big Buddies program.To learn more about the program or to volunteer, contact the Delaware Opportunities Big Buddy Program at 746-1746 or bigbuddy@delawareopportunities.org.Info from the Daily Star 3-08-08 03/05/2008

Check out web site for details and registration: http://www.oneonta.edu/wlsg/ The College of Oneonta in collaboration with the City of Oneonta would like to formally invite you to participate in the WORLD'S LARGEST SOCCER GAME on April 17, 2008 at 8pm on the SUNY Oneonta campus. Welcome to the WORLD'S LARGEST SOCCER GAME Website. This website is designed to be an interactive site, intended to help educate you on the first historic game in 1988 as well as the one taking place this spring. The website will also show you how to become more involved with the scholarship opportunities, volunteerism, or how to participate in the game. Please feel free to navigate the site and take a look at the many different activities going on around the event. The WORLD'S LARGEST SOCCER GAME is sure to bri... 02/26/2008

Fourth Ward, Oneonta, NY proposed neighborhood association meetingAn organizational meeting for a proposed Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association will be held March 3 at the Center Street Elementary School gymnasium.Fouth Ward Alderman Michael Lynch is helping the effort. It would be an enormous asset in being able to articulate clear demands to City Hall.The Fourth Ward is about the area between the southern edge of the State University College at Oneonta campus, Elm Street, Church Street/Central Avenue and Walnut Street."It is my hope that the Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association will be a democratic, nonpartisan, community-based advocacy organization," said Lynch, a Working Families Party member.The meeting will be held between 7 and 8pm.Those unable to attend may send Lynch an e-mail ... 02/24/2008

 If your looking for a volleyball league, Hartwick College is hosting a reverse co-edVolleyball league Monday nights at the Binder Physical Education Center at Hatwick.Opening night is March 3 and the season will run through April 28. Team entry fee is $175.00 and trophies will be awarded to the top two divisional finishers as well as championship T-shirts. For more information, call Lou Lansing at 607-431-4722 or Rich Gary at 607-431-4534."article from The Daily Star-2-23-08"                                                                                                       02/23/2008

Mayor John Nader's State of the City address in its full text is available at http://www.thedailystar.com During the speech given before the Common Council, Nader outlined some of the accomplishments of city government in the last two years and stated several goals he would like to see the city work toward in 2008   02/21/2008

St. Mary's parish in Oneonta is collecting vitamins for the missions during Lent, particularly for a sister parish in the developing world.If you would like to help they would greatly appreciate it.Lent - a time to help others, and then try and do it all the time not just before Easter.   02/21/2008

Mary Rab | Benson Agency Real Estate LLC | 607-432-4391 x 222 18 Church St, Oneonta, NY 5 Bdrm Multi-Family, 2 units offered at $139,990 Year Built 1900 Sq Footage 1,704 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size .06 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Convenient location close to downtown & both colleges. The 4 bedroom main house is legal for 3 students & is rented for $900 per month. Studio rents for $500 per month and is all electric. Excellent location! Separate utilities! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central heat Living room Dining room Refrigerator Stove/Oven ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Mary Rab Benson Agency Real Estate LLC 607-432-4391 x 222 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Feb 21, 2008... 02/21/2008

Mary Rab | Benson Agency Real Estate LLC | 607-432-4391 x 222 9-13 Washington St, Oneonta, NY INVESTOR DELIGHT! 9+ Bdrm Multi-Family, 9 units offered at $310,000 Year Built 1940 Sq Footage 5,000 Bedrooms 9+ Bathrooms 9+ full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0.14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Property consists of 13 Washington St which is a 3br 2 bath renovated home with hardwood floors, new kitchen, new appliances including dryer & coin operated washer. Currently rented fully furnished for $13,200 p.a. and the tenants pay their own utilities. 9-11 Washington is 8 1 bedroom apartments mostly rented to non-students. Most apartments are remodelled with hardwood floors and annual rents when fully occupied are $46,800. Owner pays heat & hot water. Tenants pay own... 02/21/2008

Come support the Oneonta State's Women's Soccer Team and help send them for a soccer tour of Hawaii. 3rd Annual Dinner and Auction with The Dragons on Saturday March 8, 2008 from 5:00-9:00PMOneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820Silent Auction Begins at 5:00PM and Ends at 8:00 PMAdults $10.00Children Under 10 $5.00All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner For More Info Call Liz McGrail at 607-436-3474Sponsored By: Central New York Radio Group   02/20/2008

Dance Competition February 23, 2008- 3pm-6pm First AuditionMarch 1, 2008- 3pm-6pm Second AuditionYou may choose either day to try outMarch 29- 3-6pm   Competition beginsTop 10 are chosenApril 19 3-6pm Top 5 are chosenApril 25 - 7pm-10pm FinaleContemporary, Jazz, Hip- Hop, Modern, Broadway- Can you do it all?Sponsored by FoothillsCall for more info. 607-431-2080www.foothillspac.org  02/19/2008