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.
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.
Thursday
Davenport
Thrift shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23. For info: 278-5231.
Delanson
Mammography breast cancer screening; mobile coach, Delanson Health Center, One Cooley Heights. For appointment, info: (888) 416-3409.
Gilberstville
Free dinner, presented by Bread of Life ministry, 5:30 p.m., Christ Church, 166 Marion Ave.
Hartwick Seminary
Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.
Hobart
Hobart Rotary pancake dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Hobart Community Hall, River Street.
Milford
Milford Booster Club's homemade chicken and biscuit dinner, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Milford Central School cafeteria, West Main Street. For info: 286-7212.
Morris
Magic Closet thrift shop, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall, 162 E. Main St. Free clothing. For info: 263-5116.
Mount Upton
Community Buffet Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Mount Upton United Methodist Church, 1741 State Highway 8. Eat in or take out. Free will offering.
Oneonta
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 269 Main St. For info: 432-5335.
Otsego County Chapter of AARP No. 3099, 1 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. Marcia Kozubek from Rural Three Tobacco Free to speak.
Oneonta Chess Club, 5 to 10 p.m., Capresso, 215 Main St. For info: 206-0510.
General Assembly of Occupy Together Otsego, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, Chestnut Street.
Primitive Rug Hooking Group, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Green Earth Health Food Market, 4 Market St. For info: Zoe, 278-5866.
Otego
The Otego Craft Club meeting, 2 to 4 p.m., Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St. For info: 988-6842.
Richfield Springs
PLAY after school program, 3 to 5 p.m., Richfield Springs Community Center, Walnut Street. For children in kindergarten through fourth grade.
The Lord's Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Sidney
The Sidney Historical Museum, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sidney Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
Sidney PAL Center, 2 to 7 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.
Treadwell
Word Thursdays, 7 p.m., Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Chestnut St. Featuring Annie Sauter.
Walton
Souper Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. For info: 865-5765.
Worcester
The Storehouse Inc., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 145 Main St. A not-for-profit community-run thrift store and advocacy center.
