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October 31, 2009

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Saturday

Oneonta

 AOII Haunted House, 6 to 9 p.m., Alpha Omicron Pi Sigma Chi Chapter, 17 Maple St. Donations accepted. To benefit arthritis research.

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

 Halloween party with tribal-style belly dancers, 9 p.m., My Father's Place, 5690 State Highway 7.

 History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 183 Main St. Oneonta & World War II exhibit. Free.

 Saturday's Bread soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.

Andes

 Harvest Moon Ball, 7 p.m., The Andes Hotel, 110 Main St.

Cooperstown

 Cooperstown Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street, behind Key Bank.

 Halloween at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market, 4 to 6 p.m. Hot food, $2, drinks, $1. For info: 547-6195.

Davenport

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

East Meredith

 Wildlife Management Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Hanford Mills Museum, 73 County Highway 1.

Fly Creek

 Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Fly Creek United Methodist Church, county Highway 2. Sponsored by the Fly Creek UMW

Gilbertsville

 Community Halloween party, 3:30 p.m., Butternut Valley Grange, Bloom Street.

Maryland

 Heroes Unmasked' costume party, 6 to 8 p.m., Word of Faith Christian Family Center, 6568 State Route 7. For info: 432-4287.

Meridale

 Community Halloween party, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Meridale Firehouse, corner of state Route 28 and county Route 1. For info: Jessica Rall, 437-2583.

Morris

 Halloween party, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Morris Central School, 65 E. Main St. Costume contest. Sponsored by Morris Rotary 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.

Norwich

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

Sherburne

 Creepy crawly creatures' program, 11 a.m., Rogers Environmental Education Center, Route 8. For info: 674-4017.

Stamford

 CORE VALUES thrift shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4722.

Walton

 Eells House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9 Townsend St. Featuring local historical exhibits, presented by the Walton Historical Society.

sunday

Oneonta

 American Legion Post 1135 pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Alumni Field House, State University College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway.

 Fashion Show and Luncheon, 1 to 4 p.m., Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St.

 History Center, 2 to 4 p.m., Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 183 Main St. Free admission.

 Tri-Town Singles Club dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St. DJ music, open to all ages 18 and older.

 Family Service Association golf ball drop, 1 p.m., Fortin Park, West Davenport Road. For more info: FSA, 432-2870.

Fly Creek

 Donation Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Fly Creek Area Historical Society/Grange Hall, 210 Cemetery Rd.

Laurens

 Chicken-and-biscuit dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Laurens Masonic Lodge, Brook Street. $8, adults, $4, children.

 Chinese auction, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Laurens Masonic Lodge, Brook Street. Sponsored by Laurens Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Norwich

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

South New Berlin

 American Legion Brooks' B-B-Q chicken dinner, 11 a.m., Corner of state Routes 8 and 23. $5.

Monday

Oneonta

 Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St.

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

 Duplicate bridge group, 6:30 p.m., YMCA, 20 Ford Ave.

 English as a second language classes, 6 to 8 p.m., Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main Street, fifth floor.

 Midstatesmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus, 7:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 25 River St. For info: 278-6369.

 Oneonta Lodge #466 Free and Accepted Masons, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St.

 Otsego County Council of Senior Citizens, 1 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church.

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

Laurens

 ABE/GED classes, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. Matthew's Church, 97 Maple St. Free, for adults 21 and older.

Morris

 Morris Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., Town house. For info: 263-5450.

New Berlin

 GED and ESL classes, 5 to 7 p.m., New Berlin Library, Sotuh Main St. Free, for adults 21 and older.

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