Community Calendar: Jan. 5, 2012

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January 5, 2013

Community Calendar: Jan. 5, 2012

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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.

SATURDAY

Garrattsville

The Lamb’s Rack, 10 a.m. to noon, Garrattsville Presbyterian Church, 947 County Highway 16. Free clothing. By appointment during the week. For info: 783-2867 or 783-9444.

Gilbertsville

The Lamb’s Rack, 10 a.m. to Noon, First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville, 113 Marion Ave. Free clothing. By appointment during the week. For info: 783-2867 or 783-9444.

Oneonta

Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335

Pancake breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Oneonta Moose Lodge, 87 W. Broadway. For info, reservations: 432-6040.

Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St.

Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 183 Main St. Local history exhibits; model train layouts. Free.

SUNDAY

Jefferson

Kevin Berner to scan photos of Jefferson’s family farm photos, past and present, 1 p.m., Jefferson Town Hall, North Harpersfield Road. For info: 652-2107.

Laurens

Chicken and biscuit dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Laurens Masonic Temple, 7 Brook St.

Oneonta

Tri-County Dance and Social Club, 6 to 10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 84 Chestnut. Open to those 18 and older.

MONDAY

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.

Oneonta Lodge No. 466 Free and Accepted Masons, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 322 Main St. Program by Edward S. Newsham on research into the electrophysiology of the heart, open to the public.

Monday Nite Progressive Bingo, Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game begins at 7:15 p.m.