The community calendar includes events that are free and/or sponsored by nonprofit organizations. To submit an event for the calendar, email community@thedailystar.com, fax 432-5707 or write to Community News, c/o The Daily Star, P.O. Box 250, Oneonta, NY 13820. Changes to an existing listing can be made as above, or by calling 432-1000, ext. 259.
THURSDAY
Cooperstown
Glimmerglass Opera Guild special talk, 7 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum Auditorium, Lake Road, 5798 State Highway 80.
Davenport
Thrift shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23. For info: 278-5231.
Delhi
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Cannon Free Library, 40 Elm St.
Unwaste Your Home 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., SUNY Delhi, The Okun Theatre, 2 Main St., Farrell Student and Community Center.
Fly Creek
Meet the Candidates Night: Otsego Town Council, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Otsego Town Hall, 811 County Highway 26.
Gilbertsville
Free meal, 5:30 p.m., Christ Church, 38 Marion Ave. Presented by Bread of Life. For info:783-2805.
‘The Gift of Pre-Planning PART III-Important Papers to Ease the Spirit: Advance Directives, Living Wills, etc.,’ 1 p.m., Gilbertsville Presbyterian Church, state Route 51. Part of the ‘Senior Moments’ series.
Milford
U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a meeting to discuss Hispanic and Women Farmers Claim Process, 1 p.m., OAOC BOCES ETC Room, 1914 County Highway 35.
Morris
Magic Closet thrift shop, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall, 162 E. Main St. Free clothing. For info: 263-5116.
Mount Vision
Town of Laurens Comprehensive Planning Board workshop, 7 p.m., Mount Vision Fire Hall, 179 County Road 11B Road.
Norwich
Living with Alzheimer’s Late Stage, 2:30 p.m., UHS Senior Living at Chenango Memorial Hospital, 179 N. Broad St. Second floor dining room. For info: 337-419
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.
Primitive Rug Hooking Group, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Green Earth Health Food Market, 4 Market St. For info: Zoe, 278-5866.
‘Tools for Life: Practical Knowledge, Reinventing Education, and Rebuilding America’ by Scott Carlson, 7 p.m., Anderson Center for the Arts Theatre, Hartwick College, West Street.
Public Planetarium Show, 7 to 8 p.m., Science Building #1 SUNY Oneonta, 164 W. Dormitory Road. To register: visit employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/planetarium.html.
Public Observing at College Camp Observatory, 8 to 11 p.m., State University College at Oneonta College Camp, Hoffman Road. For more info, directions: employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/astronomy.html
Busy Bees (Senior Group) meeting, 1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 25 River St.
Man In The Moon Herbs, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive.
Otego
The Otego Craft Club meeting, 2 to 4 p.m., Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St. For info: 432-5439.
Roseboom
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 2:45 to 3:15 p.m., Middlefield Fire Station, county Route 35. For info: 723-8236.
Schenevus
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Schenevus Valley Lodge, 47 Main St. For info: 723-8236.
Sidney
Sidney PAL Center, 2 to 7 p.m., Sidney PAL Center, 21 Liberty St. Parents As Leaders centers are free drop-in centers for families with children ages birth to 5. For info: 563-4303.
The Sidney Historical Museum, 9 11:30 a.m., Sidney Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
South Valley
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 2 to 2:30 p.m., First Christian Church of South Valley, State Highway 165. For info: 723-8236.
Stamford
CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CORE VALUES thrift shop, 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.
Walton
Souper Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. For info: 865-5765.
West Oneonta
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 9:30 to 9:50 a.m., Town Hall, 3966 State Highway 23. For info: 723-8236.
Westford
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 1 to 1:45 p.m., Westford Fire Station, 1812 County Highway 34. For info: 723-8236.
Worcester
Sue Miller to speak on the Cherry Valley Massacre, 7 p.m., Worcester Historical Society, 144 Main St.
FRIDAY
Cooperstown
Things That Go Bump in the Night tour, 5:30 p.m., The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Lake Road. To register: 547-1452.
American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cooperstown Middle/High School Wrestling Room, 39 Linden Ave.
Delhi
Annual pork dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., United Ministry Church, Courthouse Square.
Chrysler Brand Drive for the Kids Fundraiser to Benefit Delhi Elementary School, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Delhi Elementary School, 2 Sheldon Drive. Any licensed driver, age 18 or over, may drive and earn $10 for Delhi Elementary School. Test drives will take place during Costume Dance.
East Springfield
Relay For Life Basket Bingo, 6 p.m., East Springfield Fire House, U.S. Route 20. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Gilbertsville
Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Gilbertsville Baptist Church New Life Fellowship Hall, Commercial Street.
Hartwick Seminary
Annual chicken/biscuit dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Evangelical Lutheran Church, state Route 28.
Laurens
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main St. Games start at 7:15.
Oneonta
Halloween Hop, 7 to 9 p.m., Asa C. Allison Municipal Bldg., 4 Academy St. Halloween dance featuring music by DJ Tom King. Refreshments, admission $2. Costumes Optional.Additional parking 35 Academy St.Presented by The Arc Otsego
Fish ‘n’ chips, 5 to 8 p.m., Sixth Ward Athletic Club, 22 W. Broadway.
October Dance Party, 7 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St. To benefit Flyingdancer.
Halloween theme buffet dinner/party, 6 p.m., Oneonta Moose Lodge, 87 W. Broadway.
Liberal Arts Bible Project: Report and Brainstorming Session, 4 p.m., Hartwick College, Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall, 1 Hartwick Drive. Presented by Professor of Religious Studies Gary Herion.
‘Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It’ 29th year auction, 7 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. Preview begins at 6:30 p.m.
Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7:30 p.m., The Oneonta Elks Club, Chestnut Street. Hosted by the State University College at Oneonta Block 25, to benefit Harvest for Hope.
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Oxford
Harvest chicken and biscuit dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Oxford American Legion Post No. 376, 17 S. Washington Ave.
Pindars Corners
Primitive rug hooking, 1 to 3 p.m., Country Crock Gazebo, 9245 State Highway 23. Free lessons. For info: 278-5215.
Richfield Springs
Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting Richfield Springs, 22 Church St. Bag sale, 5 to 7 p.m.
Sidney
Prepare for the zombie apocalype, 3:30 to 5:15 p.m., Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St. For preteens and teens.
Sidney PAL Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 21 Liberty St. Parents As Leaders centers are free drop-in centers for families with children ages birth to 5. For info: 563-4303.
Stamford
CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.
