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February 18, 2012

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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.

Saturday

Cobleskill

Fourth annual Communiversity event, 6 p.m., State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Bouck Ballroom. Hosted by the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. For info: (518) 255-5631.

Cooperstown

Cooperstown Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pioneer Alley, 101 Main St.

Winter snow tubing, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31. Weather permitting. Visit www.friendsofglimmerglass.com.

'Sherlock Holmes' (2009), 6:30 p.m., Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St. Part of the Books We Love to Watch Film Class.

Cooperstown Ladies Auxiliary, 11 a.m., Cooperstown Fire Hall, 26 Chestnut St.

Davenport

Thrift shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23. For info: 278-5231.

Delhi

SUNY Delhi Community Dog Wash, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Farnesworth Hall, SUNY Delhi, 2 Main St.

Guilford

'A Trip Back in Time: Why did they dress like that?', noon to 3 p.m., Guilford United Methodist Church, Main Street. Presented by the Guilford Historical Society.

Hartwick Seminary

Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.

Laurens

Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Laurens Presbyterian Church, 3 Main St. Part of Mission Outreach Program. Cost is $1 a plate.

Morris

Magic Closet thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall, 162 E. Main St. Free clothing. For info: 263-5116.

Mount Upton

Rummage/bake sale and soup and sandwich lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Upton United Methodist Church, 1741 State Highway 8.

Norwich

Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 33 Rexford St. Or by appointment. For info: 334-4522, 336-5951.

Oneonta

Occupy Together Otsego Rally, noon to 2 p.m., Muller Plaza, Main Street.

Saturday's Bread, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St. For info: 432-0803.

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

Mardi Gras Gala & Auction, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary's Parish Center, 40 Walnut St. Presented by Orpheus Theatre.

American Legion Riders: Cabin Fever party, 2 to 7 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St. Any Legion, Legion Rider, SAL or Auxiliary member of an American Legion are invited.

Ducks Unlimted 2012 Banquet, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Oneonta Holiday Inn, 5206 State Highway 23. Advance ticket sales only. For info: 432-5243, geodecker@stny.rr.com.

Spaghetti and meatball dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., The River Street Baptist Church, 133 River St. Takeout will be available.

Stamford

CORE VALUES thrift shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.

Worcester

The Storehouse Inc., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 145 Main St. A not-for-profit community-run thrift store and advocacy center.

Sunday

Cooperstown

Winter snow tubing, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31. Weather permitting. Visit www.friendsofglimmerglass.com.

Smithy Writers Circle, 4 to 6 p.m., Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St. For info: 547-8671.

Hobart

'Some Old Hobart Families Who Settled in the Area,' 3 p.m., Hobart Firehouse/ Community Center, 80 Cornell Ave. Winter Respite Lecture Series. For info: 538-9080.

Milford

All-you-can-eat breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Milford American Legion Post 1566, West Main Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, toast, pancakes, French toast, homemade muffins and more.

Oneonta

Tri-County Dance and Social Club, 6 to 10 p.m., Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St. DJ music, open to all ages 18 and older.

Sidney

Second Mid-Winter Community breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Sidney VFW Post 7914, 133 W. Main St. Hosted by the Greater Maywood Rural Community Services.

Monday

Hartwick Seminary

Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.

Oneonta

Oneonta Lions Club, 6:15 p.m., Stella Luna Ristorante, 58-60 Market St.

Children's stories with Mrs. Toad, 11 a.m., The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St.

Oneonta Lodge 466 Free and Accepted Masons meeting, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St. Regular business and pictorial presentation.

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

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

Richfield Springs

Mammography breast cancer screening; mobile coach, Bassett Healthcare Network, Richfield Springs Health Center, 8550 State Highway 28. For appointment, info: (888) 416-3409.