The Village (GBC)

Before you buy animals you must have a decent amount of grass grown, and a fair amount of fodder in your silo.
When you buy a cow he'll give you a cow bell to call your cows outside.

You can purchase the Super Deluxe Wood House after purchasing the Deluxe Wood House.
You probably won't be able to afford the Super Deluxe Wood House until your second year.

Church:
You can come here to get your fortune told. She will also pray to the Goddess for you.
Sometimes the Goddess will listen to the prayer and bless your cows. She'll bless your cows even if you don't have any cows. o_O
If Maria predicts a bad fortune your chickens will stop laying eggs for three days.

The Flower Shop will only sell seeds associated for the month.
For example: turnip seeds will only be sold during the Spring.

The Juice Bar opens at 6 PM and closes at 12 AM. Some of the beverages will not be available until after that grape juice event.
Some beverages are put in your inventory after you purchase them, and some of them are consumed right away.
All drinks restore a little bit of stamina.

You can eat the lunch box and cake right after you purchase them.
All the rest of the items are stored at your farm.

The cheese and butter maker are not available until the second year.
The sprinkler isn't available until you have done the event with Ann and the watering can.