Celebrate National Pollinator Week 2017 Monday, June 19, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm On June 19-25, volunteers across the United States will be celebrating National Pollinator Week and learning about how to help protect pollinators by planting gardens, helping scientists study pollinators, and learning about actions to take at home to promote healthy pollinator populations. N/A David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303, ext. 119 ========================================= 4-H Career Explorations Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) 4-H Career explorations allow youth to have fun while learning about science, engineering, technology, humanities and themselves.  Registration is now open. Contact your 4-H office to receive information for your county.Career Explorations has two tracks.University U for teens entering grades 8 and 9. Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University.  The cost to attend last year was $250. We do not anticipate any dramatic price increase this year.  Please call your local county for more information.Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10 to 12.  Participants spend 3 days with a specific department.  Choices include astronomy, horse and dairy careers, biomedical engineering, crop and soil science, waste to energy, teaching, food science and DNA, geospatial science, plus many others.    Registration: Opens March, closes June 1, 2017 Program Tracks:  University U: teens entering 8th – 9th grades  Focus for Teens: teens entering 10th – 12th grades TBD (contact your specfic county for subsidizies for 4-H members) Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 2, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, July 10, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= The Farmers' Museum Junior Livestock Show Sunday, July 9, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Entries are due June 5. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Wilber Park, Oneonta Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wilber Park (Albert Morris Dr Oneonta, NY 13820) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 9, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Invasive Species Awareness Week Sunday, July 9, 2017 12:00 am - 12:00 am Invasive species affect all New Yorkers - including hikers, highway personnel, birders, boaters, farmers and foresters. The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state, and empowering them to take action to stop the invasion! There will be numerous invasive species-related public events held during Invasive Species Awareness Week, Click here to learn more about this year’s ISAW! No Cost ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Monday, July 17, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, July 17, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Tuesday, July 18, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Wednesday, July 19, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, July 19, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Thursday, July 20, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Friday, July 21, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 16, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, July 24, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting, Cooperstown Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 233, (518) 234-4303 ext. 116 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 23, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 30, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= ​Equine Practice: A Veterinary Perspective Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) This three-week, 3-credit summer course offered by Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine in conjunction with Cornell University Summer College. The program is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The course teaches students the basic principles of horse husbandry, emphasizing anatomy, nutrition, preventive medicine, first aid, common infectious and metabolic diseases, lameness, breeding and foal care, and farrier care. Youth work with Cornell faculty experts in nutrition, breeding, medicine, surgery, and learn the cutting edge of equine research and medicine. Summer College offers additional courses including Captive Raptor Management, Sustainable Animal Husbandry, and Conservation Medicine. For further information and to apply, call 607-255-6203.Apply by May 5 ========================================= Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Saturday, July 29, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Schoharie County Fairgrounds (South Grand St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) 2017 Fair NewsBilly Gilman & Aaron Tippin in concert. For further information call 518-234-2123 or email info@sunshinefair.org Check with Entry Clerk Office ========================================= Otsego County Fair Tuesday, August 1, 2017 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) COME SEE US AT THE FAIR!  Please take the opportunity to enter your4-H Exhibits.   Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, August 7, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, August 9, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Family Farm Day - Schoharie and Otsego Counties Saturday, August 12, 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm We’re back, so SAVE THE DATE! This will be our 5th Annual Family Farm Day (and year two for Otsego County farms), Saturday, August 12, 2017. It’s all coming together, farms and sponsors, so if you are either (or both) are expecting to participate, contact David Cox, CCE Schoharie and Otsego Counties right away; 518.234.4303/296.8310 or email dgc23@cornell.edu.For more information click here N/A David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303, ext. 119 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, August 14, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Spring Park, Richfield Springs Monday, August 21, 2017 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Spring Park (State Highway 20 & Church Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439) Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer. How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.  How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited.  To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! - Fireman's Park, Morris Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited. To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. Connie Bennett, ctb34@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303 ========================================= The New York State Fair Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:00 am - 9:00 pm The Great New York State Fairgrounds ( 581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209) he New York State Fair will have an additional day starting in 2017, going from 12 days to 13. The Fair will now begin on Wednesday instead of Thursday; officials say it’s possible some rides may not be running on that first day because of ride inspections, but otherwise the normal Fair amenities that people flock to Central New York to enjoy each year will be up and running.This year's Youth Building Theme will be Food Security and Food Systems.Otsego & Schoharie County’s Booth Display in the youth building will be on display, August 29 -Sept. 1. 4-H Teen Team will travel to Syracuse on Sunday, August 28 and return on Thursday, September 1.Click here for the youth schedule.Click here for the 2017 NYS FAIR Dairy Youth and Open SCHEDULE The New York State 4-H Dog Show will be held one day prior to State Fair openingIt will be held on Saturday, August 19.  The show entry form is due August 1. Overnightoptions for 4-H Dog Show exhibitors and their county approved chaperones will be forthcoming.Otsego County exhibits will be on display August 30 through September 4.   See schedule for pricing. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Cobleskill Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cooperative Extension Center-Schoharie (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 233, (518) 234-4303 ext. 116 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Annual Fall Gardening Symposium and Art Auction Saturday, September 30, 2017 11:30 am - 2:00 pm The Otesaga Resort Hotel (60 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY 13326) More details to come. $30 per person Otsego County Master Gardener Volunteer, mastergardener-otsego@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 Ext. 228 =========================================