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October 1, 2009

Anonymous The Daily Star Thu Oct 01, 2009, 03:45 AM EDT

Thursday

Oneonta

Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment,' 6 to 8 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church, 381 Main St. Free, open to the public; featuring energy-saving ideas for residences and businesses. Free-will dinner served, 5 to 6 p.m.

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

Oneonta Chess Club, 6 to 10 p.m., Capresso, Main Street. For info: 206-0510.

Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St. Enter on Fairview Street. For info: 433-2009.

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

Davenport

Davenport Thrift Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23. For info: 278-5014.

Grand Gorge

Thrift shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grand Gorge United Methodist Church, 37264 State Route 23.

Morris

Morris Farmers' Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Village Park, West Main Street. Featuring fresh produce, baked goods, goat cheese and more. For info: 263-2618.

The Magic Closet, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Zion Episcopal Parish House, 162 E. Main St. A free clothing store for everyone. For info: 263-5116.

Varsity girls soccer team fundraiser, 4:30 p.m. Morris Central School. To benefit histiocytosis fund.

Schenevus

Bingo, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 2752, 16 Main St.

Sidney

Open volleyball for adults, 7 to 9 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. Sidney Civic Center gym. Players at all levels welcome. For info: Joe Menzel, 563-1370.

Sidney Retired Social Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. Boys & Girls Club, Sidney Civic Center. For info: 561-2311.

South Kortright

Hobart Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m., Hidden Inn.

Stamford

CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CORE VALUES thrift shop, 112 Main St. For info: 652-4722.

Walton

Souper Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St.

FRIDAY

Oneonta

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

Adult Education GED Classes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth Floor. Free GED classes for adults older than 21 years of age.

English as a second language classes, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth floor. English as a second language classes are on-going and offered to adults 21 years of age or older free of charge.

Oneonta Teen Center, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Asa Allison Memorial Building, 4 Academy St. Enter on Fairview Street. For info: 433-2009, oneontateencenter@yahoo.com or myspace.com/ocay.

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

Burlington Flats

Alaska Missions Team Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Burlington Flats Baptist Church, St Rt 5. Edmeston.

Cherry Valley

Be Red Cross Ready', 10 a.m., Cherry Valley Community Center, 2 Genesee St.

Cooperstown

Rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., corner of Glen Avenue.

Signs of the Time', 6 p.m., Baseball Hall of Fame, Main Stree. Kicks off the fourth annual Baseball Film Festival.

Otsego Commandery #76 Knights Templar, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 77 Main St.

Delhi

Adult Movie Night Facing the Giants' 7 to 8 p.m., The United Ministry of Delhi, 46 Church St., free.

Gilbertsville