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October 7, 2009

Anonymous The Daily Star Wed Oct 07, 2009, 03:45 AM EDT

WEDNESDAY

Oneonta

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

VFW Post 1206 and Ladies Auxiliary meetings, 6 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St.

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

English as a second language classes, 9 a.m. to noon, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free, for adults older than 21 years of age.

Oneonta Teen Center, 2:30 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.

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 10 to 2 Duplicate Bridge Club, 10 a.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.

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.

Activewear sales, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fox Care Center.

Delhi

Bingo, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 41 Page Ave. For info: 746-3036.

Gilbertsville

Harvest supper, Gilbertsville Presbyterian Church, state Route 5. Takeouts, 4 to 5 p.m. Admission by free-will offering.

Laurens

Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club, 7 p.m., Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club.

Morris

The Magic Closet, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zion Episcopal Parish House, 162 E. Main St. A free clothing store for everyone,For info: 263-5116.

Fire department open house, 5 to 7 p.m. 117 Main St.

Otego

Otego Fire Department Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Otego Fire Department Auxiliary. Firehouse. New members welcome.

Otego Historical Society rooms open, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Otego Historical Society, 6 River St. For info: www.otegohistoricalsociety.org.

Roxbury

Senior citizens fall card and game party, noon to 4 p.m. Firehall, all are welcome.

Schenevus

International Walk to School Day at Schenevus Central School, 7:45 a.m. walk to school from Schenevus-Maryland Fire Station, followed by Pedestrian Safety classroom presentations by Safe Kids of Otsego County and FedEx.

Sidney

Open volleyball for adults, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. Sidney Civic Center gym. Players at all levels welcome. For info: Joe Menzel, 563-1370.

Tri-Town Singles Club, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., American Legion, 41 Page Ave. Sidney all are welcome, free refreshments. For info: 369-3737.

Stamford

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

THURSDAY

Oneonta

Adult Education GED Classes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free, for adults older than 21.

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

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. Learn conversational English and improve skills for continuing education or the workplace.

Classes ore offered free of charge.

Monday -Friday from 9:00-12:00 noon and

Monday & Wednesday 5:30-8:00 pm

Other classes and times available

NAACP, 6:30 p.m., Olympia Brown House, 16 Ford Ave. For info: 547-5156.

Oneonta Chess Club, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oneonta Chess Club. Hunt Union cafeteria, State University College at Oneonta; no dues or fees. For info: 206-0510.

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

Susquehanna Valley Quilters, 7 p.m., Wesleyan Church, 5308 State Highway 23.

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.

Cooperstown

Fire Safety exhibit by Safe Kids of Otsego County & Rural Three for Tobacco Free Communities, 7 a.m. to noon, Bassett Clinic Lobby, River Street.

Davenport

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

Gilbertsville

Bingo, 2 p.m., Gilbertsville Baptist Church, Commercial Street.

Morris

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

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

Schenevus

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

Sidney

Open volleyball for adults, 7 p.m. 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, 10860 County Hwy.

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