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
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.
SATURDAY
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.
Candlelight Evening, 3 to 7 p.m., The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80. Featuring holiday decorations, music and refreshments.
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society field trip, 3 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Otsego County, 123 Lake St. To view short-eared owls.
Davenport
Craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23.
Delhi
Holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Farrell Student and Community Center, State University College of Technology at Delhi, 2 Main St. Student and Community Center.
Franklin
Franklin Holiday Market, noon to 5 p.m., Franklin Firehouse, 69 Main St.
Lasagna dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Franklin Central School cafetorium, 26 Institute St.
Christmas stroll and activities, 11 a.m., Village of Franklin.
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.
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 Seminary
Keeping Families Warm, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ingalls Farm Stand, state Route 28. Cozy Cabin Daycare and Cooperstown Central School students will collect donations of yarn for residents of the Thanksgiving Home to be used in crocheting of blankets for needing families of the community for the holidays.
Laurens
Cookie walk, noon to 3 p.m., Laurens Presbyterian Church, 3 Main St. Presented by the Laurens Presbyterian Women.
Milford
Santa Express Train, 2 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St. For reservations: 432-2429.
Christmas Lights Train, 6:30 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St. For reservations: 432-2429.
Norwich
Rabies vaccination clinic, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Norwich Fire Station, 31 E. Main St. For info: 337-1673.
Oneonta
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335
Cookies and Crafts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Oneonta, 12 Ford Ave.
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.
Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 183 Main St. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits. Free.
Annual Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.
Roast pork dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., River Street Baptist Church, 133 River St.
‘The Polar Express’, 1 p.m., The Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St. Free fun with Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m. to noon.
Oneonta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 1 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St.
Pre-concert dinner for Catskill Symphony Orchestra, 5 p.m., Waterfront Cafe, Hunt Union, State University College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway.
Norsemen Lodge 3-572 of the Sons of Norway, 1 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 1 Center St. For info: Helen Pratti, 510-4118.
Oxford
Christmas market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park.
Portlandville
Holly Jolly Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Portlandville United Methodist Church, 2878 State Highway Route 28.
Sidney
‘Bit of Splendor’ holiday event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St.
Unadilla
Unadilla Winter Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., Unadilla Community Center, 246 Main St. Proceeds will benefit the Unadilla Food Pantry. For info: 369-8508, zoe@unadillarotary.org, www.unadillarotary.org.
Santa Saturday in Unadilla, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Unadilla Community Center, 246 Main St. Free crafts and Holiday movie. Santa from 3 to 5 p.m. Canned goods for the food pantry will be collected.
Christmas cookie walk and bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Unadilla First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main St.
Walton
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, 4 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St.
Holiday treats sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St.
West Winfield
Cookies by the Pound sale, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., West Winfield Public Library, 179 South St.
SUNDAY
Cooperstown
Children’s Christmas party, 2 p.m., Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut St.
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.
Hartwick
Cookie sale and holiday tea, 1 to 3 p.m., Hartwick Community Center, county Route 11. Presented by the Hartwick Historical Society.
Laurens
Holiday gathering and sing-along, 2 to 4 p.m., Laurens Presbyterian Church, 3 Main St. Presented by the Laurens Historical Society.
Milford
Santa Express Train, 2 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St. For reservations: 432-2429.
Oneonta
Tri-County Dance and Social Club, 6 to 10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 84 Chestnut. Open to those 18 and older.
Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 1 to 4 p.m., 183 Main St. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits. Free. Michael Popek signs his book ‘Handwritten Recipes’ at 2 p.m.
Retirement party to honor Justine Butler, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Rowe House, 31 Maple St. Sponsored by Center for Continuing Adult Learning.
Compassionate Friends of the Oneonta Region Worldwide Candle Lighting event, 2:30 p.m., St. James’ Episcopal Church, 305 Main St.
Oxford
Christmas market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park.
Roxbury
Community Chorale of the Catskills, 2:30 p.m., Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, 53837 State Highway 30.
Wells Bridge
Kids day out, 1 to 5 p.m., Unatego Junior Senior High School cafeteria, 2641 New York 7. Sponsored by the Unatego Junior and Senior Honor Societies.
