By Mark Boshnack
Staff Writer
An eclectic mixture of topics is in store for those who attend a March fundraiser, an organizer said Monday.
Glimmerglass University will present Food for Thought, an adult lecture series, which returns to the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown on March 6 for its second year, said organizer Dr. Frank Harte, an anesthesiologist with Bassett Healthcare Network.
The session will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. The proceeds will go to the Cooperstown Food Bank, as they did last year.
Last year, about 50 people attended the one-day event, raising more than $2,000 for the Cooperstown agency.
"We got really good feedback from those who attended," Harte said, adding that the response so far has been good, with a similar turnout possible.
"It's resonating with people," he said. "With our long winters, it's fun to have community events that people look forward to."
The charge is $100 per person, with seniors 62 and older and students paying $75 per person. Gourmet lunch at the hotel is included.
Speakers include two professors from Hamilton College, Harte said.
James Bradfield, who talked about the economic crisis last year, will look back at the issue in "1 Year Retrospective Analysis of Our Economy ... is the Recession Over?" Lisa Travedi will be talking about he role of women in contemporary India.
Rex Smith, editor of Albany's Times Union newspaper, will speak on "Sustaining Ethical Journalism in Challenging Times." Actor and writer Michael Fosberg will present "Incognito: The Play ... Perceptions on Racial Awareness and Understanding."
Cooperstown Food Bank co-director Audrey Murray will again open the talk with a brief presentation on the Cooperstown Food Bank, Harte said.
"It is invaluable," Murray said about the support from this and other fundraisers for the food pantry. The money raised goes a long way because the Cooperstown Food Bank makes its purchases from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. This allows it to buy about $10 worth of food for every dollar spent, she said.
With the need running at record levels, the community support is greatly appreciated, she said.
For questions or registration, call 282-4010.
