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October 15, 2009

Anonymous The Daily Star Thu Oct 15, 2009, 09:40 AM EDT

thursday

Oneonta

 Adult Education GED Classes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free for adults older than 21.

 English as a second language classes, 9 a.m. to noon, Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free for adults older than 21.

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

 Chess club, 6 to 10 p.m., Capresso Coffee Bar, Main Street. For info: 206-0510.

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

 Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., 4 Academy St. Enter on Fairview Street. For info: 433-2009.

 Otsego County Chapter of AARP meeting, speaker Anne Marie Thayer, Alzheimer Association educator, 1 p.m., Elm Park Church. Refreshments available.

 PEO meeting, 1 p.m., home of Helen Rees, 31 Elm St. For info: Sally Tyler 432-5192.

 Cheeseman, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox Hospital Lobby.

 Nutman, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fox Care Center.

Cooperstown

 Adult Basic Education GED Classes at The Meadows, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., The Meadows, 170 Cty Hwy 33. Free GED classes for adults 21 and older.

Davenport

 Thrift shop, 9 a.m. to noon, United Methodist Church of Davenport, 72 Spruce St. For info: 278-5014.

Morris

 The Magic Closet, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Zion Episcopal Parish House, 162 E. Main St. A free clothing store for everyone. For info: 263-5116.

Schenevus

 Bingo, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 2752, 16 Main St.

Sidney

 Open volleyball for adults, 7 to 9 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. Players at all levels welcome. For info: Joe Menzel, 563-1370.

 Sidney Retired Social Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St. For info: 561-2311.

South Kortright

 Hobart Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m., Hidden Inn, 10860 County Hwy.

 Parent information session on learning disabilities, dyslexia and hyperactivity, 6 p.m., South Kortright Central School. For info: 538-9111, ext. 317.

Stamford

 CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4722.

Walton

 Souper Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 101 North St.

Friday

Oneonta

 English as a second language classes, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free for adults 21 and older.

 Oneonta Teen Center, 3 to 6 p.m., Asa Allison Memorial Building, 4 Academy St. Enter on Fairview Street. For info: 433-2009, oneontateencenter@yahoo.com or myspace.com/ocay.

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

 Adult Education GED Classes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oneonta Adult Education, 189 Main St., fifth floor. Free for adults 21 and older.

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

 Not-Only-Antiques-Auction, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Lettis Auction House, 43 Church St. Greater Oneonta Historical Society fundraiser, Kevin Herrick, auctioneer. Viewing begins at 3 p.m. Refreshments.

Cooperstown

 Adult Basic Education GED Classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., The Meadows, 170 Cty Hwy 33. Free for adults 21 and older.

Davenport

 Thrift shop, 4 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church of Davenport, 72 Spruce St. For info: 278-5014.

Laurens

 Bingo, 7:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., Laurens Firehouse. Early bird, regular bingo, 50-50 and more.

Maryland

 Trap shoot, 7 p.m., Crumhorn Rod and Gun Club, Crumhorn Lake Road.

Stamford

 CORE VALUES thrift shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 112 Main St. For info: 652-4722.

Treadwell

 Community Food Site, 1 to 3 p.m., Treadwell United Methodist Church, 68 Church St. Sponsored by Franklin-Treadwell United Methodist Churches. For info: Irma Hall, 829-8780, or Stella Sprague, 829-6411.

West Burlington

 St. John Lutheran Church fall rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 2546 State Hwy 80.

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