Community Calendar: Dec. 29, 2012

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December 27, 2012

Community Calendar: Dec. 29, 2012

-- The Daily Star The Daily Star Thu Dec 27, 2012, 08:00 AM EST

Note: This calendar was compiled in advance and lists events that were scheduled as of Wednesday. Winter weather may cause cancellations or postponements of events listed here. The Daily Star recommends contacting the sponsoring organization before attending if there is any doubt if an event is going forward. 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

Oneonta Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street Walkway, Between Main Street and the Parking Garage. For info: 437-0158, www.oneontafarmersmarket.com.

Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 183 Main St.. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits. Free.

SUNDAY

Norwich

2012 Christmas Worlds Pageant, 2 p.m., Howard Johnson Hotel, 75 N Broad St. Check-in, 1 p.m.; pageant begins, 2 p.m.

Schenevus

Breakfast buffet, 7 to 11 a.m., Schenevus VFW, Main Street. Sponsored by the American Veterans post 2752.

MONDAY

Oneonta

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

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

Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 183 Main St. Model trains and other holiday and local history exhibits. Raffle drawing, 7 p.m. First Night Venue.

Unadilla

Monthly Monday Night Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Unadilla United Methodist Church, 170 Main St.

TUESDAY

Cooperstown

New Years’ Hike, 1 p.m., Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31.