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.
THURSDAY
Charlotteville
Benefit buffet supper, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Charlotteville Fire Station, 634 Charlotte Valley Road. To benefit Charlotteville Cemetery.
Columbus
Harvest dinner, The Whitney House, 4311 State Highway 80. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
Davenport
Thrift shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Davenport United Methodist Church, 15696 State Highway 23. For info: 278-5231.
Delhi
Preschool storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Cannon Free Library, 40 Elm St.
East Meredith
‘Rural Genius: Innovation, Ingenuity, and Invention in the Town of Meredith,’ 7 p.m., Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12. Sponsored by the Meredith Historical Society.
Franklin
First Thursday community dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main Street.
Morris
Free turkey and biscuit dinner for residents of Butternut Valley, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Morris, 17 Church St.
Morris Farm Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Guy Rathbun Park, Main Street.
Magic Closet thrift shop, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall, 162 E. Main St. Free clothing. For info: 263-5116.
Oneonta
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
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.
PEO Oneonta meeting, 1 p.m., home of Virginia Marr, 121 Park Drive.
Public Planetarium Show, 7 to 8 p.m., Science Building #1 SUNY Oneonta, 164 W. Dormitory Road. To register: employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/planetarium.html
Public Observing at College Camp Observatory, 8 to
11 p.m., State University College at Oneonta College Camp, Hoffman Road. For info, directions: employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/astronomy.html.
Busy Bees Senior Group meeting, 1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 25 River St.
American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive. Held in the Wellness Center.
American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Hunt Union Ballroom, State University College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway.
Otego
Photo presentation of travel in the Galapagos Islands by Dr. Laura Bukovsan, 7 p.m., Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St.
Sidney
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.
The Sidney Historical Museum, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Sidney Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
Stamford
CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.
Holiday pop-up farmers’ market, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Stamford Railroad Station, 21 Railroad Ave. Sponsored by the Greater Stamford Area Chamber of Commerce.
Walton
Souper Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. For info: 865-5765.
Walton Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Eells House, 9 Townsend St.
Rummage sale, 1 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. No early birds: first day finds.
FRIDAY
Cooperstown
Coooperstown Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church St. Music of Escape with Casey Carr calling.
Gilbertsville
The 17th annual Quilter’s Dream quilt show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Major’s Inn, state Route 51.
Laurens
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main St. Games start at 7:15.
Laurens Jaguars Color Guard annual chicken barbecue, 3 to 7 p.m., Laurens American Legion building, Main Street.
Margaretville
Fall Health Fair, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Margaretville Hospital, state Route 28.
Meridale
Baked ham dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Meridale Community Church, state Route 10. Sponsored by the Meridale Ladies Aid.
Milford
Milford American Legion Post 1566, 7:30 p.m., West Main St. For info: 296-9261.
Norwich
Seasonal bazaar, 4 to 6 p.m., Founders Room at the UCC, First Congregational Church, 11 W. Main St.
Oneonta
Player piano marathon, 3 to 8:30 p.m., Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 183 Main St. Part of Fabulous First Friday. ‘Panoramic Oneonta’ and other local history exhibits.
Fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St.
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Pindars Corners
Primitive rug hooking, 1 to 3 p.m., Country Crock Gazebo, 9245 State Highway 23. Free lessons. For info: 278-5215.
Sidney
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.
‘Dark Shadows’, 3 p.m., Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St. Patrons must be 13 years or older to attend.
Stamford
CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4772.
Summit
Farm tour, 10 a.m. to noon, Summit Naturals Organic Farm, 116 Davis Road.
Walton
Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. Reduced prices.
