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.
FRIDAY
Cherry Valley
Thistle Hill Weavers Open House & Tours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thistle Hill Weavers, Baxter Street, 2 p.m., ‘Thistle Hill at the Movies.’
Christmas Tree Sale, 5 to 6:30 p.m., parking lot next to Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Chestnut Street. Sponsored by the Cooperstown Lions Club.
Christmas Dance, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Cooperstown Elementary School, Walnut Street. Sponsored by the Doubleday Dancers Western Square Dance Club of Cooperstown.
Third Grade Circus, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Cooperstown Elementary School, Walnut Street.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Otsego County office of Emergency Services - Training Room, 140 county Highway 33.
Holiday Dine Around, 6 p.m., Village of Cooperstown, various venues. Sponosored by the Glimmerglass Opera Guild.
Harpersfield
Harpersfield Historical Society, 7 p.m., Harpersfield Town Hall, upper leve, 25399 State Route 23.
Laurens
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Laurens Firehouse, 34 Main St. Games start 7:15 p.m.
Holiday Buffet Dinner and nonperishable food drive, 3 to 7 p.m., Laurens American Legion building, Main Street.
Oneonta
Fish fry, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oneonta Moose Lodge, 87 W. Broadway. For info, reservations: 432-6040.
Holiday Ham Dinner, 6 p.m., Oneonta Moose Lodge, 87 W. Broadway. Hosted by the Oneonta Woman of the Moose.
Christmas sale and cookie walk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, 1 Norton Ave.
Visit Santa in his Main Street Cottage, 4 to 6 p.m., Muller Plaza, Main Street.
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335.
Oxford
Christmas market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park.
SATURDAY
Bainbridge
Holiday Bake Shoppe, 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 27 N. Main St.
Cooperstown
Christmas Tree Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot next to Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Chestnut Street. Sponsored by the Cooperstown Lions Club.
Voices of Cooperstown, 4 p.m., Christ Church Cooperstown, 46 River St.
Special Program for Children and Families, 10:30 a.m., Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St.
Treasures of the East Holiday Tag Sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Center, 412 Glimmerglen Road.
Deposit
2012 Christmas World Pageant, Masonic Temple, 206 Front St.
Edmeston
Benefit Christmas Dance, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Edmeston Central School, 11 North St. All profits from ticket sales go directly to families in need in the Edmeston area.
Franklin
Holiday Story Hour, 10 a.m., Franklin Free Library, 334 Main St. For more information call Linda Burkhart at 829-2941.
Garrattsville
The Lamb’s Rack, 10 a.m. to noon, Garrattsville Presbyterian Church, 947 County Highway 16. Free clothing. By appointment during the week. For info: 783-2867 or 783-9444.
Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lower Fire House, 4418 State Route 51. Sponsored by the Garrattsville Fireman’s Auxiliary to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Gilbertsville
The Lamb’s Rack, 10 a.m. to noon, First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville, 113 Marion Ave. Free clothing. By appointment during the week. For info: 783-2867 or 783-9444.
Hartwick
Children’s Christmas Party, 1 to 4 p.m., Hartwick Community Center, county Route 11. Sponsored by the Hartwick Fire Department Co No. 1 Auxiliary and the Hartwick American Legion Auxiliary.
Hobart
Free Music Together Early Childhood Demonstration Class, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Hobart Activity Center, 8 Pine St. For info, reservations: 652-2330, FunMusic4Kids@aol.com.
Jordanville
Literary Tea, 3 p.m., Jordanville Federated Church, 209 Main St.
Middleburgh
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., St. Marks Lutheran Church, 326 Main St.
Milford
Santa Express Train, 2 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St. For reservations: 432-2429.
Mount Upton
Free Bread & Bowl Hot Soup and Sandwich Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Upton United Methodist Church, 1741 State Highway 8.
New Berlin
Holiday craft/bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., soup and sandwich luncheon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chase Community Center, Terrace Heights. Sponsored by Caring Hearts Relay for Life Team.
Oneonta
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335.
Oneonta Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street Walkway, between Main Street and the Parking Garage. For info: 437-0158, www.oneontafarmersmarket.com. Featuring crafts with Mrs. Claus.
Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 183 Main St. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits. Free.
Visit Santa in is Main Street Cottage, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Muller Plaza, Main Street.
Oxford
FBC harmonica Band, 2 p.m., New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford, 4207 State Route 220.
Christmas market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park.
SUNDAY
Cooperstown
Treasures of the East Holiday Tag Sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Center, 412 Glimmerglen Road.
Alternative Christmas Market, Noon to 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church St.
Christmas Tree Sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot next to Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Chestnut Street. Sponsored by the Cooperstown Lions Club.
Milford
Santa Express Train, 2 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St. For reservations: 432-2429.
All-you-can-eat breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Milford American Legion Post 1566, West Main St.
Oneonta
Christmas Music Program, 2 p.m., A.O. Fox Nursing Home, 1 Norton Ave.
Community Christmas Carol, 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St. Free Admission.
Lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus, noon to 2 p.m., Ruffino’s Pizzeria Restaurant, 222 Main St.
Tri-County Dance and Social Club, 6 to 10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 84 Chestnut. Open to those 18 and older.
