CITY OF THE HILLS

BARNES ABOARD:  MB Communications, operated by Maggie Barnes, former Fox Hospital spokesperson, has received the contract held by Mayor Richard P. Miller, Jr.’s 55 Maple Consultants to help promote the redevelopment of the downtown.  When he was elected, the mayor was required to step back from the contract.

SAVE ENERGY: Opportunities for Otsego is offering energy-conservation classes, “Save Big, Win Big,” beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at OFO’s main office, and on subsquent second and third Thursdays of the month.  Details, call 433-8000.

EMERGENCY FOOD:The federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program has given a $35,000 grant to Otsego County through the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties. To apply, call 432-8006 for an application.  Deadline, March 1.

SWEET VALENTINES: Don’t be surprised if the  Sweet Adelines serenade your co-workers and friends around town. They’re singing Valentines for Friday-Sunday, Feb. 12-14.

RESEARCH: SUNY Oneonta’s 10th Faculty Research Show is 2-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Morris Conference Center.  Admission free; public welcome.