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February 14, 2012

Anonymous Daily Star The Daily Star Tue Feb 14, 2012, 02:30 AM EST

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.

Tuesday

Cooperstown

Women's Club of Cooperstown monthly meeting, 2 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church Parish House, 69 Fair St. 'A History of the Valentine,' presented by Wayne Wright. For info: 547-9269.

Hartwick Seminary

Susquehanna SPCA Better Exchange Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4841 State Highway 28. For info: 547-9462.

Laurens

Four County Library System Cybermobile, 1 to 1:30 p.m., Laurens Library. For info: 723-8236.

Mount Vision

Four County Library System Cybermobile, 12:20 to 12:45 p.m., Mount Vision United Methodist Church, 2343 State Highway 205. For info: 723-8236.

Norwich

Heart Day at UHS Cardiology Norwich, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chenango Memorial Hospital, 179 N. Broad St. For info: 337-4215.

'Hope for a Change: Renewable Energy', 7 p.m., United Church of Christ Founders' room, 11 W. Main St. For info: 334-6095.

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.

Pasta lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sixth Ward Athletic Club, 22 W. Broadway. Sponsored by the Sixth Ward Athletic Club.

Knitting and crocheting group, 1 to 3 p.m., Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St. Any level, any project. All women welcome. For info: 434-2378 or 432-0002.

Diamondway Buddhist Meditation, 5:15 p.m., The Green Earth Health Food Market, 4 Market St. For info: 829-3702.

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

Oneonta Community Health Center, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Oneonta Community Health Center, 22 Academy St. For appointment: 433-0300.

Open forum discussions, 7 to 9 p.m., The Yellow Deli, 134 Main St.

AARP: Get the Facts on the state budge, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 84 Chestnut St. For reservations: (877) 926-8300.

Otego

'Beat the Winter Blues' card and game club, 2 to 4 p.m., Harris House, 334 Main St. For info: 988-6661 or harrislibrary@yahoo.com.

Schuyler Lake

Four County Library System Cybermobile, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Schuyler Lake post office, 7367 State Route 28. For info: 723-8236.

Stamford

First Baptist Church of Oneonta Harmonica Band, 2 p.m., Robinson Terrace Residential and Rehabilitation Facility, 28652 State Highway 23. For info: 783-2044 or 432-2432.

Unadilla

Story Time for Preschoolers, 10:15 to 11 a.m., Unadilla Library, 193 Main St. For info: 369-3131.

After-School Story Time, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Unadilla Library, 193 Main St. For info: 369-3131.

Walton

Free soup and sandwich, 5 to 6 p.m., New Hope Community Church, Stockton Avenue.

Wells Bridge

Four County Library System Cybermobile, 2:05 to 2:45 p.m., Wells Bridge Baptist Church, 7 Church St. For info: 723-8236.

Wednesday

Cooperstown

Cooperstown Lions Club regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tunicliff Inn, 34 Pioneer St.

Community Art Night, 6 to 8 p.m., Smithy Pioneer Gallery, Pottery Studio, 55 Pioneer St.

Franklin

Franklin Rotary Club dinner, fellowship and program, 6:15 p.m., Franklin United Methodist Church, 107 Main St. New members welcome.

Hartwick

The Hartwick Literary and Zucchini Soup Society meeting, 1:30 p.m., Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11. For info: 293-6600.

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

Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m., Main Street Baptist Church, corner of Main and Maple streets. For info: 432-9150.

Soup-to-Go, 4 to 5 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. For info: 432-6552.

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.

Free cancer screenings to uninsured women 40 and older and men age 50 and older, Planned Parenthood of South Central New York Inc., 37 Dietz St. For info: (888) 345-0225.

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. Free drop-in center 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.

Summit

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Grant public meetings, 1 and 5:30 p.m., Summit Town Hall, 1580 Charlotte Valley Road. For info: 652-2823.