Staff Report
Opportunities for Otsego recently announced several upcoming fundraisers for its programs.
Today, the Holiday Inn in Oneonta will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. to benefit OFO's Holiday Basket program. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature salad, pasta, bread, beverages and desserts at a cost of $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 12 may eat free.
On Saturday, the Girl Scouts Service Unit will collect nonperishable food donations during the Santa Parade in downtown Oneonta.
On Nov. 29, donations of food and money will be collected during the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train of Lights' visit to Oneonta. The decorated train will stop at 3:15 p.m., and will feature live musicians performing holiday songs. Collections will go toward the Holiday Basket program.
On Dec. 5, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will accept donations of nonperishable food in lieu of admission.
From Dec. 9 to 11, the Robynwood Adult Home will be open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. each night for its Holiday Mansion tours. Admission will be by donation. Donors may bring nonperishable food items or donate cash. Those who donate $10 or more will be entered to win a holiday basket. Proceeds from this event will also benefit the Holiday Basket program.
For a list of Holiday Basket food-collection sites, application information and volunteer opportunities, visit www.ofoinc.org or call 433-8000.
