🌱 Why travel experts say Cooperstown tops the list for older travelers

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In today's newsletter:

• Why travel experts say Cooperstown tops the list for older travelers
• Hear how Cooperstown's summer festival shares a bill with global stages.
• What 30 years of Otsego Lake data reveal about local water health

Also on today's calendar: Kids Halloween Party and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We Asked 3 Travel Experts the Best U.S. Destination for Travelers Over 60—and They All Said the Same Place (parade.com) — If you live in or near Cooperstown, this piece doubles as a flattering national spotlight and a practical guide to enjoying your own backyard, from Main Street and the Farmers' Market to The Otesaga, museums, and baseball landmarks. It highlights walkability, accessibility, cultural events, and tips on when and how to plan a visit, especially appealing to older travelers and multigenerational families.
   

• Heitor Villa-Lobos (yourclassical.org) — A recent episode of the national radio show Performance Today spotlights a live Mozart performance recorded at the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival at Fenimore Farm and The Farmers' Museum. The program also features Brazilian and European classical works from concerts in Colorado, Arizona, New York City, and St. Louis, giving Cooperstown's festival a prominent mention alongside major national stages.
   

• Reading 30 years of Otsego Lake history, one zooplankton at a time (eurekalert.org) — Researchers are closely tracking tiny zooplankton in Otsego Lake in Cooperstown to understand how the lake's ecosystem has changed over the past 30 years. Their findings about shifting species and climate impacts could help protect the lake that anchors Cooperstown's recreation, drinking water interests, and broader Susquehanna River health.
   

📸 Around Cooperstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cooperstown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Northway Brewing Company — Becca Frame and the Tall Boys →
  Northway Brewing Hop House, 709 Co Hwy 33, Cooperstown
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• College Fair
  Cooperstown Elementary School Cooperstown, NY 13326
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Death & Daguerre →
  Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown
• Death & Daguerre (October 3rd) →
  Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown
Friday October 9
• The Last of the Mohicans - Free Film Showing →
  Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 New York 80, Cooperstown
Saturday October 17
• Stained Glass Create & Sip at Montezuma Winery, Cooperstown →
  Montezuma Winery - Cooperstown, 4841 New York 28, Cooperstown
Saturday October 24
• Kids Halloween Party →
  Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown
  3:00 pm

📣 Cooperstown Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• College Fair
  Cooperstown Elementary School Cooperstown, NY 13326
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Celebrate Recovery Meeting →
  Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Milford, 300 Broad Street, Milford
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Angel Network of Cooperstown Monthly Meeting →
  The Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Finance in Cooperstown. Apply here.
• Cooperstown Center posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Cooperstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cooperstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oneonta

• Opening Reception for Hartwick X SUNY Oneonta Student Show (wordpress.com)
• Morgan Library brings a 'piece of Ghana' home to Fort Collins (collegian.com)
• Nature RxPO at Hunt Union Pond (wordpress.com)

Herkimer

• Time Out Otsego: 09-28-26 (allotsego.com)

Ok Cooperstown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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