Locals

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Stop by the UCCCA  from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7 before the Superbowl and enjoy a bowl of chili at their 6th Annual Chili Bowl Cook-off. Eleven local chili makers will vie for the Fireman’s Choice and People’s Choice awards. Purchase a handmade ceramic bowl at the door  (they start at $20) and make your way around Wilber Mansion tasting chilis, listening to live music, and sampling Ommegang beers. UCCCA, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta.  

CARNIVAL TIME: The Cooperstown Winter Carnival is Friday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 7. See pages A6-7 for the schedule, or visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for the full schedule of winter fun.

CARNIVAL TOO:  A chili contest, Lioness bingo, a pitch tournament and trapshoot are featured Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Richfield Springs Lions Club’s 38th winter carnival.  Or take in the pancake breakfast Sunday.  Details, http://carnival.richfieldsprings.net for times and locations.

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS:
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5  band Ollabelle – they’ve been praised by Elvis Costello – will play at The Otesaga, part of the Cooperstown Concert Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to their beautiful music.

GET WARM DANCING:
At 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5,  the Otsego Dance Society will hold a contradance featuring Sandra Peevers on  guitar and Erik House on fiddle at the Prebyterian Church in Cooperstown.  Suggested donation is $8 for adults, $4 for students and teen-agers and free for children 12 and under.  Info: (607) 965-8232

GALLERY OPENING: From  4 to 8 p.m. B. Sharp Gallery will host an opening at 736 State Hwy 28 South on Franklin Mountain, featuring Michael Price’s “Woodland Fantasy,” Erica Pollock’s “City Air” and Kylee Jensen’s “City Scapes.”