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September 21, 2009

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Monday

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.

 Friends of the Huntington Memorial Library program: The Prison Diary and Letters of Chester Gilette,' 7 p.m., 62 Chestnut St.; with Jack Sherman, Tompkins County Judge. Free, open to the public.

 City of the Hills Women's Chorus, 7 to 9:30 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St. Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Roosevelt Avenue entrance. For info: 267-4718.

 Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Oneonta Elks Lodge, 84 Chestnut St.

 Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, River Street. For info: 278-6369.

 Oneonta Lodge #466 Free and Accepted Masons, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St.

 Duplicate bridge group, 6:30 p.m., YMCA.

 Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., 4 Academy St. For info: 433-2009.

Milford

 Milford Legion breakfast buffet, 7 to 11 a.m., Milford American Legion.

Morris

 Morris Rotary Club, 6 p.m., town house. For info: 263-5450.

Tuesday

Oneonta

 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.

 Adult recreation volleyball, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Greater Plains Elementary School, 60 W. End Avenue 1 Ave. Presented by town of Oneonta.

 Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., 4 Academy St. For info: 433-2009.

 Greater Oneonta Historical Society, noon to 3 p.m., 183 Main St. For info: 432-0960.

 Otsego County Magistrates Association, 5:30 p.m., Oneonta Country Club. For info: 293-6148.

 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.

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

 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.

 Adult recreation volleyball, 7 to 9 p.m., Greater Plains Elementary School; presented by the town of 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.

Oxford

 The History of the Hon. Henry R. Mygatt as told by Don Howard, his descendant,' 7 p.m., Oxford Historical Society Depot-Museum, 1 Depot St. Presented by Oxford Historical Society.

Roxbury

 Catskill Mah Johngg Club, 11 a.m., Roxbury Library, 53742 State Highway 3.

Sidney

 Stories, games and crafts for children ages 5-8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sidney Memorial Public Library.

 Sidney Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. For info: 865-6531.

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