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November 11, 2008

Anonymous The Daily Star Tue Nov 11, 2008, 07:47 AM EST

Tuesday

Oneonta

Walking for Health, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., The Salvation Army gym, 25 River St.

Adult recreational volleyball, 7 to 9 p.m., Greater Plains Elementary School, sponsored by the town of Oneonta.

Oneonta Community Health Center, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 22 Academy St.; offering free primary health care for low-income, uninsured adults. For info, appointment: 433-0300.

Women of the Moose bingo, 7 p.m., 87 W. Broadway; doors open at 6 p.m. For info: 432-6040.

Experience Works job training and placement services for low-income senior citizens, 9 a.m. to noon, Department of Labor, 12 Dietz St. For info: 432-4800, ext. 122; for Delaware County info, 563-4384.

Weekly outing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Susquehanna Chapter, Adirondack Mountain Club. Walk, hike, bike or canoe; hours subject to change. For info: Beverly Hensle, 286-9126.

Ladies Home League meeting, 6:30 p.m., The Salvation Army. For info: 432-5960.

Catskill Area Hospice thrift shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 269 Main St. For info: 432-5335.

At Home Care program, 6:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 25 River St. Open to the public.

The Lord's Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St.; a feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.

Cherry Valley

Veterans' Day pancake and French toast supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, Main Street.

Cooperstown

Women's Club of Cooperstown, 2 p.m., Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair St. For info: 293-7388.

Edmeston

Veterans program, 7 p.m., Edmeston Central School auditorium.

Schoharie

Writing workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Schoharie Free Library.

Sidney

Sidney Historical Association Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., second floor, Sidney Civic Center.

Walton

Eells House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring veterans exhibit.

Wednesday

Oneonta

The Lord's Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St.; a feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.

Women of the Moose committee meeting, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, West Broadway.

Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., Asa Allison Municipal Building, 4 Academy St. For info: 433-2009, oneontateencenter@yahoo.com or myspace.com/oneontateencenter.

Midweek Musings Book Club, 1:30 p.m., third floor, Huntington Memorial Library. For info: 432-5373.

The 10 to 2 Duplicate Bridge Club, 10 a.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.

La Leche League breast-feeding information group, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, corner of Chestnut and Church streets. For info: Kate Seeley, 432-5984.

Catskill Area Hospice thrift shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 269 Main St. For info: 432-5335.

Oneonta Chess; non-rated tournament games, last Wednesday of the month; cash prizes for top playeres. For time, location or registration: Damiano, 206-0510 or Skyrider200@yahoo.com.

Oneonta American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Legion hall.

Cooperstown

Brooks' takeout, 4 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake St. For info: 547-9746.

Delhi

Bingo, 7:30 p.m., American Legion. For info: 746-3036.

Delaware County Relay For Life Kick Off, 6 to 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, State University College of Technology at Delhi. For info: 746-3550.

Franklin

Rotary Club, 6:15 p.m., United Methodist Church. For info: 829-5811.

Gilbertsville

Bingo, 2 p.m., Baptist Church.

Hobart

Ceramic workshop, 7 to 10 p.m., Hobart Activity Center. For info: 538-9096.