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
Arkville
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 12:30 to2 p.m., Country Plaza. For info: 723-8236.
Cobleskill
Holiday wreath making workshops, 6 to 8 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schoharie County, 173 Grand St. Hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties.
Cooperstown
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
Delhi
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Cannon Free Library, 40 Elm St.
Downsville
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 10:10 to 10:55 a.m., C & M Alliance Church, Church. For info: 723-8236.
East Branch
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., Railroad Street, O&W Road. For info: 723-8236.
Franklin
First Thursday Soup Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Franklin, Main Street.
Halcottsville
Four County Library System Cybermobile, 2:15 to 2:30 p.m., Halcottsville post office, 387 Halcottsville Road. For info: 723-8236.
Morris
Free community meal, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Morris United Methodist Church, 17 Church St.
Oneonta
Christmas tree lighting ceremony, 5 to 8 p.m., Muller Plaza, Main Street. Visit with Santa in his cottage.
Public Planetarium Show, 7 to 8 p.m., Science Building #1 SUNY Oneonta, 164 W. Dormitory Road. To register: 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 info, directions: employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/astronomy.html.
Busy Bees (Senior Group) meeting, 1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 25 River St.
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Chess, 6 to 11 p.m., Student Union Cafeteria, SUNY Oneonta. For info: 206-0510.
American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Hunt Union Ballroom, State University College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway.
Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, noon to 3 p.m., Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 183 Main St. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits.
Holiday sale and exhibition, 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Anderson Center of the Arts Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick College Drive. Hosted by the Hartwick College Clay Club and the ARTistoctracy Art Club.
Oneonta PEO meeting, 1 p.m., home of Carole Burnsworth, 14 Suncrest Terrace. Last meeting of the year.
MUG ONE Holiday meeting and party, 7:30 p.m., 103 Golisano Hall, Hartwick College.
Pindars Corners
Rug hooking, 1 to 3 p.m., The Country Crock, 9245 St Highway 23. For info: 278-5215.
Sidney
Sidney Historical Museum, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
FRIDAY
Cooperstown
Cooperstown Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church St. Called by Bob Nicholson; Jane’s Gang will be playing.
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.
15th annual Holiday Auction, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., The Brookwood School, 687 County Highway 59. For info: 547-4060.
Delhi
Holiday bazaar, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Farrell Student and Community Center, State University College of Technology at Delhi, 2 Main St.
Laurens
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Laurens Firehouse, 34 Main St. Games start 7:15 p.m.
Milford
Milford American Legion Post 1566, 7:30 p.m., Milford American Legion Post 1566, West Main St. For info: 296-9261.
Oneonta
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Auctions, Scrambles, and the Economics of Slave Sales in Colonial South Carolina, 4 p.m., Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College Campus. Presented by Associate Professor of Economics Kristin Jones and Associate Professor of History Sean Kelley.
Holiday sale and exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College. Hosted by the Hartwick College Clay Club and the ARTistoctracy Art Club.
Annual Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.
First Friday fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St.
Sidney
‘Bit of Splendor’ holiday event, 2 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St.
Franklin Central School Retired Employees Seasonal/Christmas lunch, 11:30 a.m., Trackside Diner, Main Street.
