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“If you need it, you’ll find it at the Southside Mall,” said Mall Manager Luisa Montanti.

Here are Christmas “There’s a great gifts Libby found in selection for everyone.”

Southside Mall: I’m not one of ► “Seinfeld” Festivus Pole, $39.99, those people who FYE goes to the movies ► Cosmos Ornaon Christmas, but ment, $45, Dead I do love a good Serious film … and even ► Silver Sequin more than that, the Pencil Skirt, $34, book it was based Maurice’s ► Puzzlers “Bees on! “We have a lot of people who Knees” Brain see the movie, Teaser then come over ► Chickpea the and buy the book,” Cat, $75, Petco said Katrina Vega, owner of Black Tree Books, a few storefronts over from Southside Mall Cinemas. “When we know a movie is about to open, we stock up on extra copies, because we usually sell out.”

Black Tree also carries plenty of vintage pulp paperbacks and hard-to-find books. “We’ve got a lot of out-of-print baseball books,” she said.

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Big chunky statement jewelry, left, is all the rage, advises Jamie Wagner at Maurice’s.

Far left, Tori Rifanburg, shows our Libby Cudmore beautiful jewelry made from vintage buttons and beads!

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HEAR THEM RING: The Pathfinder Village Bell Choir hosts a Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 373-7817.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Final two days of local specialty vendors. Bill and Janet Rigby tell the story of their handmade tin ornaments 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, and Karin Bremer sells handcrafted jewelry and re-purposed journals 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.

Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-0960.

ON YOUR TOES: The Fokine Ballet presents the Christmas classic, “The Nutcracker.” $18, general, $15 students and seniors. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Goodrich Theater, Fine Arts Bldg, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-6290.

COMMUNITY CAROLS: Join in a free Holiday Handbell and Choral Concert. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-4102.

WRAP IT UP: Let Catskill Symphony Orchestra volunteers wrap your gifts!

By donation. 10 a.m-8 p.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 24. Southside Mall, Rte 23, Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-4401.

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Shop Locally With Success On Southside GIFTS/From B1 If you’ve still got room on your tree, Wendy Nirschl brings her hand-painted wooden ornaments out of Etsy and into her Southside Mall kiosk, outside Radio Shack. “The cats and the cosmos are new designs this year,” said Tori Rifanburg, who was manning the booth on Sunday, Dec. 14. “I love this one of the cats decorating the tree, because that’s what they do – you put all the ornaments on, and they ‘redecorate’ while you’re gone.”

Tori also had her line of jewelry out, all made from vintage beads. “I love finding weird buttons and beads and finding new ways to use them!” she said. “It adds a personal touch.”

Like Tori, Jamie Wagner at Maurice’s knows all about sparkle and glam. “Statement jewelry is huge this season,” she said. “If you’re wearing just a simple shirt, a big necklace pulls your whole outfit together.”

Maybe it’s a little early for me to be thinking about New Year’s Eve, but all the sparkly, glittery outfits they had on the mannequins made me plan right past Christmas! “You take one of these silver glittery tanks, pair it with a jacket and heels, and you’ve got your party look,” she said. “It’s super easy.”

But maybe the guys in my family wouldn’t be interested in a gem-cluttered clutch, so it’s over to FYE. “We’ve got our toys in for the holidays,” said manager Zach Dann. “We’ve got blankets, ornaments and hats for ’The Walking Dead,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ and especially ‘Dr. Who.’ We had a ‘Dr. Who’ toothbrush, but we sold out of it.”

Not sure I need a Dalek ornament on my tree or a zombie blanket on my couch, but I know plenty of people who do.

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“We’ve got coats and sweaters, and plenty of toys!” said Petco manager Dennis Powell. “Laser lights are really popular – cats love them, but so do dogs, birds, even fish will chase them.”

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RAIL YARDS/From A1 of the county IDA, after the governor announced this year’s awards Thursday, Dec. 11.

The county IDA – the Industrial Development Authority – plans to move forward on a proposal from Clark Patterson Lee, a consulting firm with offices in Albany and Rochester, to prepare an ec-dev plan for the rail yards, Mathes said.

The governor’s announcement underwrote three other IDA “consolidated funding applications” (CFAs) for state ec-dev funding: • $400,000 for Springbrook to renovate 10 group homes throughout the region where the school’s specialneeds students live.

• $200,000 for a county Agricultural Microenterprise Program, which, in collaboration with CADE (the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship, on Elm Street), will train 10 farmers to market products to the New York metropolitan area.

• $58,000 for Cooperstown’s update of its comprehensive master plan and a strategy for development, led by Elan Planning, which was involved in the revival of Saratoga Springs and other Upstate communities.

This is in addition to $2 million in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) money the governor awarded to the county on Dec. 4, including $200,000 to train 80 people at the IDA’s new Susquehanna Regional

Center for Growth on the fifth floor of 189 Main.

While the D&H funding was appreciated, Mathes expressed disappointment that other IDA projects – the Upper Susquehanna Regional Ag Center at Chestnut and Market and a commerce park in Richfield Springs, in particular – weren’t chosen as well.

“We’re going to advance both those projects on our own with IDA funding,” said Mathes, who was brought aboard last January to lead a threeyear, $3 million IDA effort to improve the county’s economy.

By “working harder, strengthening our projects,” he said, the IDA hopes to have better success next year.

More Flexible TASC Replaces Familiar GED DIPLOMA/From B1 sessing Secondary Completion (TASC) to get their High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate. “We were both servicing the same area, so it didn’t make sense to compete for students,” said Lishansky.

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become more efficient.”

The TASC replaces the more familiar GED, which New York State stopped using last January. Students must pass all five sections – math, science, social studies, reading and writing – to earn the HSE, but they don’t have to pass them all

at once. “The test is offered five or six times a year,” said Lishansky. “There’s no set time you have to complete the program by.”

All learning is tailored to the student’s individual needs, so when a student comes into the classroom, Lishansky, Jim Cimko or one of the other teachers will sit down and work with them. “We assess what their needs are, if they need ESL (English as a Second Language) help, and we go from there,” said Lishansky.

“Working one on one helps build for success.”

Gary Grant, Oneonta, one of the students taking the test next week, was inspired by his daughter’s graduation to go back to school. “I dropped out in my senior year,” he said. “I want to finish up my degree and move back home to Miami.”

Having the program connected with BOCES also means that students can take any of BOCES vocational programs – nursing, cosmetology and automotive, for instance – for free.

“The vocational training is a huge piece,” said Lishansky. “Our students go on to run successful businesses.”

The program’s flexible hours and scheduling – students can come in whenever they want – helps make it easy for students to fit school back into their schedule. “Adults have other responsibilities than teenagers do,” he said.

“They have jobs, families, but they make the effort to come here.”

“I dropped out because I got pregnant,” said Michelle Cash, Oneonta. “I’m a noon-hour aid, but want to work more with the kids, so I need to get my degree.”

The busy mom even brings her newest baby, Carter, to classes with her a few times a week.

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Help For Downtown Mounts Up DOWNTOWN/From A1 Market Street, preparing the way for future development.

• Also in the statewide CDBG announcement was $400,000 for “streetscape” needs along Main Street, one block north of Market.

Last year in the CFA process, City Hall received $75,000 for a market study of Main Street. “I would like to tie that downtown money with money we just got,” given that the success of Main and Market are interrelated, he said.

The “entertainment

district” idea was developed by the late Mayor Dick Miller, to include a “boutique” hotel with a brewerythemed restaurant on vacant land between Stella Luna and Foothills Performing Arts Center.

The market survey will explore how that might relate to Foothills, the Clarion and redevelopment of underused buildings along market, such at the former Ford dealership Chestnut and Market.

The future of the parking deck also needs to be explored, he said.

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PIONEER PARK SANTA – 3-6 p.m. (Also Dec. 20 from 1-5 p.m., and Dec. 21-24 from 1-4 p.m.)

Visit Santa in Cooperstown’s Pioneer Park. Main St., Cooperstown.

NUTCRACKER BALLET – 7 p.m.

(Also Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.)

Folkine Ballet presents its annual live “The Nutcracker,” featuring professional and local dancers.

Tickets $18 general, $15 students/seniors at area merchants.

Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta.

Info: (607) 432-6290. Also, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday.

’Tis the season to smile.

Saturday, December 20

TREE SALE – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lions Club Annual Christmas tree sale continues in Cooperstown till all trees are sold. Monday-Friday 5–6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 pm; Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Otsego 4-H “RoboKronos” Robotics Team, on behalf of the Red Cross.

Help the team bring in at least 50 holiday donors. Oneonta Masonic Lodge (dining room), 322 Main St. at Grand St., Oneonta. For appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Walk-ins also welcome.

MULLER PLAZA SANTA – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit Santa in Muller Plaza. Main St., Oneonta.

HISTORY CENTER MARKETPLACE – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guest vendor Karin Bremer, Windfall Designs handcrafted jewelry and repurposed journals. Portion of sales benefits Greater Oneonta Historical Society. 183 Main St., Oneonta.

Info: www.oneontahistory.org WRAP IT UP – Let Catskill Symphony Orchestra volunteers wrap your gifts, for a small donation. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec 24.

Table is near J.C. Penney’s. Southside Mall, Rte 23, Oneonta. Info: (607) 432-4401.

ART SHOW & SALE – 11 a.m.4 p.m. (also Dec. 21 1-4 p.m. & Dec. 22 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Cooperstown Art Association.

Info: (607) 547-9777 or gallery@cooperstownart.com “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” – 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Last two performances of the Charles Dickens classic tale live, with a local cast.

Tickets: $10-$15; under 6 free.

Louis C. Jones Center, Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Hwy 80, Cooperstown.

Info: tickets (607) 547-1461 or www.farmersmuseum.org.

ORATORIO – 4 p.m. Voices of Cooperstown Christmas Concert, featuring J.S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio.” Maestro Dan Foster conducts soloists, orchestra, choir. Tickets $20 adults; $10 students. Tickets at Cooperstown Art Assoc., 22 Main St., Cooperstown, or at door.

Christ Episcopal Church, 46 River St., Cooperstown.

Info: (607) 547-9555.

CONCERT – 7 p.m. “A Hometown Christmas,” presented by the Catskill Conservatory, featuring Catskill Brass and guests.

Free, walk-in basis. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St, Franklin. Info (607) 436-3419.

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“FROZEN” CHARACTER GREET – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Meet costumed characters Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff from the movie “Frozen.”

Also costumed Cinderella and Belle. Dress as your favorite character and get a free sticker set.

Take photos on the queen throne; photo packages start at $10.

Admission $5. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info: www.foothillspac. org or (607) 431-2080.

CONCERT – 3 p.m. Holiday Handbell and Choral Concert.

Sing carols, hear handbell choirs, soloists, brass and a cappella groups. Free-will offering. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta.

Info: (607) 432-4102.

CONCERT – 7 p.m. “Richard & Janet Nevins Young Christmas Concert,” presented by the Catskill Conservatory, featuring Catskill Brass and guests. Free, walk-in basis. Millpond Community Center, Rte 80, Van Hornesville.

Info: (607) 436-3419.

Wednesday, Dec.24

CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT– 4:45 p.m. carol sing; 5 p.m. candlelight service with Christmas pageant; 10 p.m. candlelight service. First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 21 Church St., Cooperstown.

Info: (607) 547-9735.

CHRISTMAS EVE NATIVITY – Live nativity, plus 6:45 p.m.

Christmas prelude; 7 p.m. candlelight service, followed by refreshments. Main St. Baptist Church, Main & Maple St., Oneonta.

Info: www.msbchurch.org CHRISTMAS EVE PLAY – 7p.m. candlelight service, Christmas play, band, and mitten and hat offering. At 10 p.m., communion, choir, brass & bells. First United Methodist Church, 66 Church St., Oneonta.

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IN MEMORIAM Loren Kenneth Davidson, 92, Professor Recreated Huck Finn’s River Journey ONEONTA – Loren Kenneth Davidson, 92, rugged individualist, adventurer, professor of American literature, retired Army colonel, poet, photographer and arborist, died peacefully at home on Dec. 11, 2014.

He was the father-in-law of Common Council member Larry Malone.

Known to his parents and siblings as Ken, his passion was maintaining the Davidson family’s stone house and farm in Plum, Pa., that dates to the founding of the republic.

He was born in Two Ridges, Ohio, to Harrison and Mary (Love) Davidson.

During World War II, he commanded a cold listen-

ing post on the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.

Immediately after his service in the occupation army Loren K. in Europe, he Davidson crossed Africa by camel with his missionary brother Harrison.

He got his M.A. at the University of Kentucky and his Ph.D. at Duke University. As a young professor, he rafted down the Mississippi, recreating Huck Finn’s escape, and in 2006 published “Down the River,” about his own adventure on that journey. He taught at Duquesne University, researched his Scottish Clan Davidson

Gerald ‘Van’ Van Dusen, 84; Ran Oneonta Auto Service MOUNT VISION – Gerald B. “Van” Van Dusen, 84, formerly of Oneonta, who operated Van’s Auto Service for 30 years, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at his residence.

Most recently of Mount Vision, Gerald was born on May 1, 1930, in Jefferson, the son of Levi and Anna (Wiltsie) VanDusen.

Van loved hunting, fishing, gardening, animals and enjoying the outdoors. He raced stock cars and snowmobiles as a young man and later enjoyed watching his son, Mike, race modified cars. Most recently, he loved cheering on his grandsons, Jeremy and Jeffrey, as they too, race cars.

Van is survived by his sons, Michael VanDusen and wife Debbie of Otego,

Thomas VanDusen of Oneonta and Roger VanDusen of Albany; daughter, Julie (VanDusen) Benincasa and husband Gregory of Holland Patent; brother, Richard VanDusen; the mother of his children, Barbara (Harkenreader) VanDusen of Holland Patent.

He is also survived by his grandsons, including Jeremy VanDusen and wife Leeann of Middlefield, granddaughters and great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Van was predeceased by his parents; brothers Paul and Ward, and sisters, Mary Clare and Mildred Herron.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, NY 13820.

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heritage, and maintained the family tree back to a Revolutionary War veteran, Col. Hugh Davidson.

Loren’s greatest adventure was his life with E.T.A. Davidson, a professor of literature, whom he married on Christmas Eve 1957 in Key West, Fla. On Christmas Day, they continued a year-long quest to interview American authors with a knock on Hemingway’s door in Havana, Cuba.

He defended his wife

and daughter Tina from an attack by nomads in Turkey. His next two children, Eva and Scott were born in Istanbul, where he taught at the American College for Girls, part of Robert College. Later, his wife, son Scott and his last two children, Lâle and Loren Jr., joined him on his Fulbright Scholarship to Santiago, Chile. Together they embarked on one of many family car camping trips, a 12,000 mile journey home

to New York State.

Above all, Loren was deeply committed to the customs and artifacts of another time. He was a passionate reader of history, literature and travelogues, but his strongest belief was in the oral tradition. His family of grandchildren, nephews and nieces and first, second and third cousins valued his perception, photography and family lore.

He is survived by his wife, E.T.A. Davidson and

children Tina Davidson, Eva Davidson and her husband Larry Malone, Scott Davidson and his wife Lily Ji, Lâle Davidson and her husband Charles Brown, and Loren Davidson and his wife, Susan Penevolpe, as well as grandchildren, two sisters and a sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at later time.

Arrangements are with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home.

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192 MAIN STREET, SHARON SPRINGS, NY 13459 Open Seven Days a Week 11 am to 10 pm

Serving A Five Course New Year’s Eve Dinner Seatings at 6 and 9 p.m.

Directed by Donna I. Decker, Ballet by Irine Fokine Friday, December 19, 7 pm Saturday, December 20, 1 and 7 pm Goodrich Theater, State University College at Oneonta

$20 general, $15 students/seniors Tickets available: Green Toad Bookstore, Oneonta The Eighth Note Music Store, Oneonta Rachel’s Framing and Fine Art, Delhi Tickets also available through Decker School of Ballet /FBC 607-432-6290 or deckerschool of ballet.org FBC accepts MasterCard and Visa Cameo appearances by members of the Susquehanna SCPA

Reservations recommended

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10 pm

Dinner Thursday to Sunday Hourly from 5pm Sunday Brunch 8am to 2pm Sunday Afternoon Meals 11:30am to 4pm Reservations recommended

518.284.2105

info@americanhotelny.com

www.americanhotelny.com

with Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra

Skate-n-Dance Special THE MINI THE BIGGIE

Dec. 31 - New Year’s Party 2-5 pm Younger Set, Moms & Dads

Dec. 31 - 8 pm - 1 am

Includes: admissions, rental, prizes,

Includes: admissions, rental, hats,

balloon drop, hats, noisemakers, web mountain-free

$9

noisemakers

Plus 3 lucky door prize winners (8 pm - 1 am only!)

THE RED RED H H ENHapp CAFE You Wishing You Happy Holidays Chestnut Stuffed Turkey $19.95 Fridays Saturdays and New Year’s Eve Reservations *Gift Certificates*

607-264-9400 www.redhencafe.com

will step into the Interskate 88 Money Machine to grab hundreds of real dollars!!!

Super All-Day Christmas Break Hours: Skate-N-Dance Parties Open Saturday: 1 - 11 pm Admission Rental Sunday: 1 - 7 pm Pizza or Hot Dog $6 and Dec. 23, 26, 29, 30 and Jan. 2 Check out our Noon - 5 pm new Laser Tag!!!

Closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1

www.interskate88.com

Center Street

Deli & Seafood

Annual Shrimp Sale

mber Dece 24 20 -

with Dan Foster, conductor present Johann Sebastian Bach’s

Christmas Oratorio

NEW YEARS 2015 PARTIES $7

The Voices of Cooperstown

Buy 1 pound large shrimp Get $3 off second pound

We have all you need for your holiday gatherings!

Sandwich platters • Meat platters • Shrimp platters Select oysters • Lobster tails • Clams • King crab legs

Place your order now! Special seafood orders also accepted.

Closing 4 pm on Christmas Eve

82 Center Street, Oneonta 607-432-0402 · www.centerstreetdelioneonta.com

Saturday, December 20 at 4 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm) Christ Episcopal Church 46 River Street, Cooperstown

Tickets: $20 Students: $10 Tickets Available at The Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street, Cooperstown

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Thursday, Dec. 18

LIBRARY CYBERMOBILE - Tuesdays Nov 18 & Dec. 16; also Thursdays Nov. 20 & Dec. 18 at various Otsego County libraries. Books may be returned at any library; no fines. Complete 4-county schedule. Info: (607) 723-8236 (then dial zero) or Twitter @4clsCybermobile TOASTMASTERS - 6-7 p.m.

Improve speaking and leadership skills and have fun in a supportive club. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info: www.oneonta. toastmastersclubs.org CHESS - 6-11 p.m. Oneonta Chess Club, all welcome, every Thursday. Hunt Union cafe, SUNY Oneonta. (Summers at Capresso Coffee Bar, 215 Main St., Oneonta). Info: Damiano at (607) 206-0510.

MEDITATION CLASS - Every Tues. 6-7p.m.; Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, taught

by Matthew Zalichin. Winter classes (till Meditation Hall reopens) at Key Bank, 300 Main St., Suite 304, Cooperstown. Info: www.rygcooperstown.org

Friday, December 19

ROAST PORK DINNER - 5-7 p.m. Oneonta Vets Club hosts dinner, with trimmings and dessert. Public welcome. $9. Proceeds benefit OVC building fund.

TENT SALE - ALL MONTH LONG THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18-19, 2014

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO Takeouts available. 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info: takeouts, (607) 432-0494.

Monday, December 22

MEDITATION CLASS - Every Tues. 6-7p.m.; Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, taught

by Matthew Zalichin. Winter classes (till Meditation Hall reopens) at Key Bank, 300 Main St., Suite 304, Cooperstown. Info: www.rygcooperstown.org DRAWING GROUP - 7-9 p.m.

Open Drawing Group, every Monday. $10 per class donation.

Cooperstown Art Association, 5 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown. Info: Janet Erway, (607) 547-9777.

OPEN MIC - 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night at Black Oak Tavern.

Mondays during SUNY Oneonta’s academic calendar. 14 Water St, Oneonta. Info: (607) 432-9566.

Tuesday, December 23

MEDITATION CLASS - Every Tues.

6-7p.m.; Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, taught by Matthew Zalichin. Winter classes (till Meditation Hall re-opens in April) at Key Bank, 300 Main St., Suite 304, Cooperstown.

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Friday, December 26

MEDITATION CLASS - Every Tues. 6-7p.m.; Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, taught

by Matthew Zalichin. Winter classes (till Meditation Hall reopens). Key Bank, 300 Main St., Suite 304, Cooperstown.

Info: www.rygcooperstown.org

Saturday, Dec. 27

COOP FARMERS MARKET - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Seasonal fruits and veggies, local meats, fresh fowl, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, sweet treats.

Handmade goods. Pioneer Alley (behind Key Bank), rain or shine.

Info: (607) 547-6195, www.otsego2000.org ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked goods, late fall veggies, honey, maple products, beef and poultry.

Indoors at municipal garage hallway on Main St. Info: www. oneontafarmersmarket.com

Sunday, Dec. 28

COMMUNITY MEAL - 3 p.m. (and every 4th Sunday). Hosted

by St. James Church of Delhi.

Free. Saint James Church, 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi.

(Southbound side of Rt 28 halfway between Andes and Delhi.)

Info: Fr. James Krueger, (845) 594-2249.

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