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.
Tuesday
Gilbertsville
Informational meeting on upcoming bus vote, 7 p.m., Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School, Board Room D104, 693 State Highway 51. For info: 783-2207.
Hartwick Seminary
Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.
Middleburgh
Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Middleburgh Central School, 168 Main St. Sponsored by the Schoharie Valley Hayshakers Square Dance Club. For info: (518) 842-5496, (518) 827-5762.
Oneonta
Knitting and crocheting group, 1 to 3 p.m., Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St. Any level, any project. All women welcome. For info: 434-2378 or 432-0002.
Open forum discussions, 7 to 9 p.m., The Yellow Deli, 134 Main St.
Diamondway Buddhist Meditation, 5:15 p.m., The Green Earth Health Food Market, 4 Market St. For info: 829-3702.
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 269 Main St. For info: 432-5335.
Oneonta Community Health Center, 5:30 to 8 p.m., 22 Academy St. For appointment: 433-0300.
Introduction to Family Day Care Pre-Service Training, 9 to 11 a.m., The Child Care Connection, 176 Main St. Registration required.
Oneonta Business Women's Club Fashion Show and dinner, 6 p.m., Alfresco's Italian Bistro, 26 Main St. For info: 432-5496 or bjgarrity@stny.rr.com.
'The World According to Monsanto', 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Ave.
The Lord's Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Pasta lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sixth Ward Athletic Club, 22 W. Broadway.
Richfield Springs
PLAY after school program, 3 to 5 p.m., Richfield Springs Community Center, Walnut Street. For children in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Sherburne
Maple Syrup for beginners workshop and pancake dinner, 5:30 p.m., Sherburne Fire Hall, 15 W. State St. Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County. For info: 334-5841.
Unadilla
Story Time for Preschoolers, 10:15 to 11 a.m., Unadilla Library, 193 Main St. For info: 369-3131.
After-School Story Time, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Unadilla Library, 193 Main St. For info: 369-3131.
Walton
Free soup and sandwich, 5 to 6 p.m., New Hope Community Church, Stockton Avenue.
Wednesday
Cobleskill
Free cancer screenings to uninsured women 40 and older and men 50 and older, Community Bank NA, 750 E. Main St. For appointment and info: (888) 345-0225.
Presentation on the economy, 7 p.m., Cobleskill Village Community Center: Teen Center, 45 N. Grand St. Presented by the Peacemakers of Schoharie County. For info: (518) 287-1463 or stinson@midtel.net.
Cooperstown
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 201 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 77 Main St. Four Master Masons to be initiated.
'The 5th Quarter', 7 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Lake Road. Bassett Medical Center and the Center for Donation and Transplant.
Franklin
Franklin Rotary Club dinner, fellowship and program, 6:15 p.m., Franklin United Methodist Church, 107 Main St. New members welcome.
Gilbertsville
Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q's chicken dinner, 4 p.m., Gilbertsville American Legion, state Route 51. Sponsored by the Butternuts Cemetery Association of Gilbertsville. For preorders and info: 783-2373, 783-2040, 783-2452 or 783-2445.
Hartwick Seminary
Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.
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.
Oneonta
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 269 Main St. For info: 432-5335.
Community Alternative Health Care Clinic, 1 to 4 p.m., The Green Earth Health Food Market, 4 Market St. Donations accepted. For info: Justin, 544-4335; Jenny, 437-7867.
Soup-to-Go, 4 to 5 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. For info: 432-6552.
Oneonta Council No. 87 Cryptic Masons meeting, 8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St.
Dr. John E. Spoor Memorial EMS Lecture Series, 7 to 10 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Levine Conference Room. Hosted by A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. For registration, info: (800) 726-1665.
The Lord's Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Otego
Otego Historical Society, 1 to 4 p.m., 6 River St.
Oxford
Whistle and bodhran lessons, 6 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park. Whistle, 6:30; bodhran, 8. For info: 843-6876.
Sidney
Tri-Town Singles Club dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Sidney VFW Post 7914, 133 W. Main St.
The Sidney Historical Museum, 4 to 6 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
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 4 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.
