This Week
Visual Arts
November 1 to 22
Autumn Blooms photography display by Christina Hodinger, will be held at the Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St., in Clinton. For more information and library hours call (315)853-1785. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Workshops & Classes November 6 "Cooking with Confidence" program at the Western Town Library, 9172 Main St in Westernville at 3:30 p.m. Guest cook will be Donna Kirkland of Rome. The theme will be Holiday Treats: Appetizers and Desserts. This class will be held at the library. Call the library at 827-4118 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 2-8 p.m. for reservations for this class or more details and/or directions.
November 8 Knitting with yarn, ribbon or plastic bags class at Shawangunk Nature Preserve, located between Cold Brook and Grant on Pardeeville Road, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. If you're new to knitting, here's where to learn how, starting this week and coming back next week for review. If you're experienced, you'll be interested in how to knit with new materials such as knitting ribbons or converting plastic shopping bags into sturdy bags or rugs. Materials fee depends on what you want to bring for yourself. For more information call (315)826-7405.
November 10 CPR course at the Farm and Home Center, 121 Second St., Oriskany, from 6-10 p.m.The session will satisfy the New York State Office of Children and Family requirement for child care providers. Participants will be instructed in infant, child and adult CPR and automated external defibrillators by a certified Heartsaver instructor. The cost of the session is $25 and pre-registration is required by Monday, Nov. 3.For more information. contact the Child Care Council at (315) 223-7850 x 225 or visit www.mycccc.org.
Food November 7 & 8 Sugar Plum Ball will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hart's Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St., Whitesboro. Tickets are $65 per couple and $25 for each additional person. Dinner includes: Nutcracker Salad, Snow Queen Chicken, Twice Baked Bon Bon Potatoes and Sugarplum Fairy Parfait.
November 8 Pancake breakfast A sausage and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Mount Markham High School science teacher Pam DeCarr will be held will be held from 8-11 a.m. in the Mount Markham High School Cafeteria on Fairground Road, West Winfield. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under. A raffle for 200 gallons of heating fuel or kerosene and gas cards worth $100, $50 and $25 will be held during the breakfast, along with a Chinese auction featuring gift baskets of items donated by local businesses. Tickets for the fuel raffle are $5 each and can be purchased in advance by contacting Carrie Abate at 525-4806 or cabate@mmcsd.org.
Church Events November 8 Holiday Bazaar will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 502 W Chestnut St., Rome from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The ladies of the Sew & Sews and Lutheran Women's Missionary League prepare for the bazaar every fall. Members of the congregation also contribute specialty items offering shoppers a wide variety of choices like Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, quilts, knit and crocheted items, house plants, as well as a white elephant table. Baked goods and coffee will also be available.
Film November 7 "The UnPossessed" can bee seen at the Palace Theater, 19 Utica St., Hamilton at 8 p.m. Desserts are always available during intermission and before the show in the café. Tickets are currently available. Arrive 15 minutes early for a pre-show introduction. For more information call (315)824-1420 or visit the website at: www.palacetheater.org.
Casino Royale will be shown at midnight at the Hamilton Theatre, 7 Lebanon St., Hamilton. Admission is $3 and includes a pizza slice. For tickets and information contact Hamilton Theater, (315)824-8210.
November 8 "2001: A Space Odyssey" will be shown at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The movie is rated G. For more information call 336-4570.
Lectures November 6 Oneida storyteller's lecture Learn the traditional ways of the Oneida Indian Nation's storytellers during a cultural experience with Tony Wonderly at Mohawk Valley Community College's Plumley Complex Auditorium on the Rome Campus at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. MVCC's Rome Campus is located at 1101 Floyd Avenue. Wonderley will discuss detailed analysis of the Oneida stories during his presentation. As author of "Oneida Iroquois: Folklore, Myth and History," spectators will discover from his lecture that aspects within tales from the Oneida Indians are similar to those found in stories from Wyandot and Huron lore, but also the uniquely Iroquoian characteristics. For more information on Cultural Series events, contact the MVCC Events Office at (315)731-5722 or visit: www.mvcc.edu/culture.
Veterans Oral History Project will be held at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
November 12 Tuskegee Airman Herbert Thorpe will speak at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
Concerts November 7 Adam Bingham of 4:37 will perform at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica.
The Gifted Children will perform at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica.
November 8 John Hammond in Concert with Midnite Mike, at Munson Williams Proctor Theatre at 8 p.m. Blues guitarist John Hammond has more than 30 albums to his name, a Grammy win, four additional Grammy nominations, multiple W.C. Handy Awards, a movie soundtrack (Little Big Man) and the featured role in a documentary on Robert Johnson. He played with both Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix Tickets are $22 ,$17 for MVBS members , available online at www.mwpai.org. For more information, visit mvbluessocety.com.
The B Sharp Musical Club will perfrom at the Presbyterian Home on Middle Settlement Road at 2 p.m. This is the first of a series of outreach programs by B Sharp, which is a non-profit music club of volunteers organized in 1903, that offers scholarships and concerts to the community. This concert will include vocal selections by Jo Zangrilli, Jill Bush, and Patrick Marthage accompanied by Angela Nassar. Instrumental solos will be presented by Joe Karwacki (string bass), Curtis Karwacki (cello) accompanied by Fiona Peters. A mini group of young chamber musicians will perform Christmas selections.
Through November 9 SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, or $18 for students and seniors. To make reservations or for more information, call 474-4332.
November 12 B Sharp Musical Club will be performing a free concert at the Williams Proctor Arts Institute Auditorium at 11 a.m. Performers include Sar-Shalom Strong (piano), Lisa Jones (soprano), Elizabeth Evans (flute). Joseph Karam, Carol Sours, Jane Metzger and Ron Medici will present a dramatic reading of the dramatized version of the short story entitled "The Hen" by Saki. For more information contact Elizabeth Walrath at 724-7296 or Erla Zimmerman at 894-3303.
Mohawk Valley Blues Jam at the Devereux in Utica from 7-10 p.m., hosted by Bernie Clarke & the Rhythm Sharks, featuring Seth Rochford on guitar and new bass player Jack Chapple. $3 general admission, MVBS members free. For more information, visit www.mvbluessociety.com
Kids Mondays through April 20 PRE-SCHOOLERS' ARTS & CRAFTS will be held at the Oriskany Public Library. For potty trained 3-5 year olds. Each Monday, children will engage in hands-on crafts and activities that will encourage their learning of colors, numbers and shapes in fun and creative ways. This program will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 621 Utica Street, Oriskany. A snack will be served. This program is free. For more information, call the library during the hours of 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays at 736-2532.
Misc. November 6 Cutter and Harley's Sewing Party at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica, at 7 p.m. Bring your machine or your hand held materials.
November 7 First Friday Open Mic will be held at The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts, in Little Falls from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Join us each month to hear what local artists have been up to. Equipment will be provided as well as refreshments. A piano, stand up bass, and hand drums will also be available. A $3 donation comes with a cup of coffee. Free admission for performers.
Recipe taste and trade at the Oriskany Public Library, 621 Utica Street, in the Village of Oriskany at 5 p.m. Patrons are invited to bring their favorite dessert recipe to the library. Please call to participate so space can be made available. Recipes will be displayed and sampled by those who attend; please bring copies of your recipe to share or trade with others. The library will provide free coffee to all who participate and attend.For more information, call 315-736-2532.
Health Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2620 Genesee St., Utica. There will be free health screenings/information from United Cerebral Palsy, Abraham House, NYS Epic, Rome Hospital, Resource Center for Independent Living, Faxton-St. Luke's Continuing Care Services and more. The medical screenings are first-come, first served. For more information, call the church office at (315)732-7869.
November 8 Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair at the Boonville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Ann St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. An assortment of unique gift items by local crafters will be available. A luncheon prepared by the United Methodist Women's Group will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, donuts, and muffins will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the church's shared ministries fund. For more information, call chairperson Barb Traxel at (315)942-4010, or call the church office at (315)942-2626.
Kopernik Grand Ball a Baroque-themed dance, with historically selected dinner menu served in an elegant atmosphere, by 16th Century costumed dancers at the Polish Community Club, 810 Columbia St., Utica. Entertainment includes Hamilton College's College Hill Singers under the direction of G. Roberts Kolb presenting a Polish renaissance and Baroque repertoire. Cocktails will be at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:15 p.m. Dancing with The Stefan Anton orchestra will be from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $40 per person. To make reservations, call Adam Ziemba at 724-8205. For more information, call Valerie Elacqua at 768-1253 or 725-1651.
Youth showcase of singer/songwriters at the Palace Theater in Hamilton at 8 p.m. The showcase is sponsored by Orbital Sound who will be donating the grand prize of a professional four-song recording demo package valued at more than $650. Big Apple Music is also sponsoring the showcase with three gift certificates of $100, $75, and $50 values. The showcase will include performances by nine solo and group performers playing original compositions. There will be an admission charge of $4 for youth and $5 for adults with all proceeds benefiting youth programming. For more information, call the Earlville Opera House at (315)691-3550.
November 9 Annual basket bonanza hosted by the Parkway Senior Center and RSVP from 3-6 pm. at the Parkway Senior Center, 220 Memorial Parkway, Utica. There will be a variety of baskets, entertainment and refreshments. Admission is $5. For more information, call the Parkway Senior Center at 223-3973.
Record Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Deerfield Firehall, 5476 Trenton Road (off North Genesee), North Utica. Music dealers selling and buying all music types. 100,000 CDs, DVDs, and records for sale.
November 11 Veterans Day Open House at the Raymond-Faulkner-Cook American Legion Post No. 858 in Cleveland on State Route 49 from noon to 4 p.m. The focus of the open house will be the sacrifices veterans have made during the country's history to protect and defend the United States of America. Displays of military items will be showcased and refreshments will be available. For more information, call Sherry Kaderli, post chaplain, 675-8871.
November 12 Holiday House Gala at the Rome Art And Community Center 308 W Bloomfield St., Rome, from 6-9 p.m. There will be wine, food and entertainment from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and and Engelbert's Jewelers drawing 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $40 per couple; they will be $30 and $50 per couple after Nov. 4th. To make reservations, call 336-1040 or email: racc2@cnymail.com
Through November 17 Bountiful Thanksgiving Basket Raffle through the Dance 10 Boosters. The basket of donated items includes a turkey and a cornucopia of various items for Thanksgiving. The basket is valued at $75-100. Tickets are $1 for one, $2 for 3 and $5 for 10 and are currently being sold by all the Dance 10's competition dancers and their families. Tickets are also available at the studio. The basket will be on display at the studio beginning Oct. 20. The drawing will be Nov. 17 and the winner will be notified. For more information, call 896-4004.
Next Week Food Novemer 14 MOMS CLUB OF ROME NY OPEN HOUSE BRUNCH will be held at 10:30 am at The First Presbyterian Church, W. Court Street (Behind the Police Station). Activities for the children will be provided. Meet current and prospective club moms, and enjoy a plentiful fall brunch. Contact Dria at (315)334-1374 for more information.
November 15 Brooks Chicken Barbecue will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Herkimer VFW as a fundraiser for the Herkimer County Historical Society. The menu is Brooks chicken barbecue, salt potatoes, cole slaw, and a roll. The cost for the dinner is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, with take-outs being served only. For more information, call the society at 866-6413.
A Gala Men & Women's Luncheon will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dibbles Inn, Route 5, Vernon. Tickets are $12, inclusive. The Olde Kountry Market will be featured and music will be provided by singers Mark and Eva Boswell, of Kirkville. Speaker will be Hal Jensen, of Skaneatales and the topic will be, "A Changed Heart - a New Life." For reservations or nursery care (bring lunch) call Jackie at (315)363-1224 or choralmom@integrity.net or La Moyne at (315)363-1254.
Workshops & Classes November 15 Choosing Quality DayCare at the Utica Public Library at 1 p.m. in the library gallery. The workshop is geared not only for prospective parents, but also for adults who are considering parenthood for the future. A PowerPoint presentation will present an A to Z approach that will include handouts, contacts and interview questions. The workshop will be presented by Kelly DeGrace who has been involved with childcare for more than 30 years and is currently a NYS licensed, Group Family Daycare Provider. Call the library at 735-2279 to register or for more information.
Knitting with Felting class will be held 10:30 to noon at the Shawangunk Nature Preserve, 255 Shawangunk Road, Cold Brook. Reviewing what was learned the previous week and if you worked on a wool garment during the week (or a hot pad as a sampler), you'll learn how to felt the wool to make a sturdier, denser fabric useful for making hats and bags. No fee. Call (315)826-7405.
November 17 Basic Mouse and Keyboard Skills class will be held at the Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
November 18 Identity Theft and Fraud Seminar presented by GPO Federal Credit Union at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in New Hartford. Town of New Hartford Police Chief Raymond Philo will be speaking. The seminar is free and open to the public, reservations are required. To make reservations call JoAnn Rosecky at (315)724-1654 x2924 or register online at: www.gpoconnect.com
Integrate "YOU" into the Holidays at the Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Presenter Connie Armstrong, a pastoral minister at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Her life experiences and educational background serve to bring others into hope by living and learning through their own life story and the chapters of that story. Event includes presentation and dinner, begins at 6 p.m. Suggested offering is $5/person. Register now by calling 735-6210 or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org
November 19 E-mail for beginners class will be held at the Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
Energy Forum Local residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about energy options at an energy forum that will be held at Mohawk Valley Community College's Rome Campus. The forum, sponsored by the Rome Chamber of Commerce, begins at 8 a.m. in the Plumley Complex Auditorium. It will include representatives from National Grid, The New York Power Authority, The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, and Integrys Energy who will serve as panelists for a one-hour discussion. The Rome Business and Professional Women's group will moderate. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Rome Chamber of Commerce at 337-1700.
Film November 14 Spiderman 2 will be shown at midnight at the Hamilton Theatre, 7 Lebanon St., Hamilton. Admission is $3 and includes a pizza slice. For tickets and information contact Hamilton Theater, (315)824-8210.
November 15 "Goldfinger" will be playing at Rome's Capitol Theater at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., recreating the original 1965 movie experience with original ticket prices. It will also feature trailers from other Sean Connery as James Bond films. Tickets are the original 1965 admission prices: Adults are 90 cents and children are 50 cents.
November 18 "Point Blank" the 1967 neo-noir classic will be shown at the Utica Public Library at 6:30 p.m. A stylized, taut thriller, the film focuses on revenge and greed in the world of organized crime. Lee Marvin plays the stoic, macho "Walker" who is determined to get the money stolen from him during a double-crossing heist. Director John Boorman gives the film a visual style of great impact with his impressive use of expansive widescreen. The film is rated PG and is free to the public. Call the library at 735-2279 for more information.
Concerts November 14 15th anniversary celebration for Daniels Den Coffee House ministries at Clark Mills UMC, 4857 Clinton St., Clark Mills beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a dinner and concert featuring Kingdom Bound Ministries Worship leader Mike Failla. The Daniels Den All-Star Band, featuring Mark Bolos, AJ Jarvis, Mike DeZotell, Jessica Edick, Doug Ingalls, Gabe Fisher, and singers Lindy Colon and Whitney Jones, will also perform. Admission for the event will be a freewill donation. All proceeds will go to the Country Food Pantry. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is limited. For more information, call (315)790-7544 or visit: www.danielsdencoffeehouse.com
Jim's Big Ego will perform at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica. Early bird tickets for $10 are available at the Tramontane now.
Misc. November 13 Crafting Skill Share hosted by Cutter Two Wheels at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica, at 7 p.m. Barter and trade event.
November 13 "2001: A Space Odyssey" book discussion at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
November 13-15 Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, in the children's room. The fair will run from 1-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call 336-4570.
November 14 Social Hour presented by GE Ski Club for those 21 and over at Marcy Tavern on Route 291 at 6 p.m.
November 15 Anime/Game Night hosted by Melissa L. at the Tramontane Cafe, 1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica. Prizes and specials.
Coat Drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sherwin Williams, 1719 Black River Blvd., Rome. Used coats, hats, mittens, boots and scarfs in good condition will be collected and given to local families in need. The store will also have hot coffee, apple cider, and cookies throughout the day and into the evening. Donations can be dropped off throughout the month of November during regular store hours as well.
Social Dance at the Greater Oneida Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St., Oneida, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Live music provided by the Susan Taylor Trio. Admission is $11 per person, and the public is welcome. Singles are encouraged to attend. Call the Kallet at (315)363-8525 if there are questions.
Unplug and Play board game group will meet at Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, in the auditorium, from 1-4 p.m. For more information call 336-4570.
Story Time with Clifford will be held at the Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 11 a.m. For more information call 336-4570.
November 15, 23 Holiday Pet Photos at the American Legion Post 229, 409 Herkimer Road, North Utica, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy photos with Santa, the bakery, festive baskets and pet boutique. There is a $15 charge for two 5x7 photos Sponsored by Kunkel Ambulance Have all dogs on a leash and cats in pet carriers for everyone's safety.
November 18 "Persuasion" Connect with Classics book discussion will be held at the Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 336-4570.
Upcoming Trips December 5-7 Ski Weekend & Brewfest with GE Ski Club at Smugglers' Notch, Vermont - carpool trip. For information, contact Mike at 797-4400.
December 13 HOLIDAYS IN NEW YORK CITY A full day to enjoy NYC on your own. See a Broadway show, have lunch, shop, visit a museum,. $56 per person. Hosted by Rome Art and Community Center. For more information call 336-1040.
Food November 27 Community Thanksgiving Diner at the First Presbyterian Church, 1605 Genesee St., Utica, from noon to 2 p.m. To make reservations, call 732-5112 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Nov. 10-26. Deliveries are available for the homebound.
December 11 Christmas Luncheon will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Club Monarch, 16 Erie St., Yorkville, by the Mohawk Valley Chapter of the Retired Public Employee's Association. Social hour will be noon to 1 p.m. then lunch will be served. Larry Brennan, ventriloquist, and Charlie will provide entertainment and a theme basket raffle will be held. Choice of chicken bianco, stuffed fillet of sole or queen cut prime rib. Tickets are $15. Reservations are due by Dec.3. For more information call Phil Nowakowski at (315)736-6166.
Film November 21 Crash will be shown at midnight at the Hamilton Theatre, 7 Lebanon St., Hamilton. Admission is $3 and includes a pizza slice. For tickets and information contact Hamilton Theater, (315)824-8210.
November 22 Beatlefest 2008 featuring the 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night" at 7 p.m. at Rome's Capitol Theatre. There will also be a live performance by CNY's Beatles tribute band Abbey Road to benefit the Rome Thunderbolts. General admission is $10.
November 24 "Persuasion" will be shown as the Monday Night Movie at the Jervis Public Library, 613 North Washington St., Rome, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. The move is rated PG. For more information call 336-4570.
Concerts December 6 Boys & Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Christmas Concert presented by the YMCA Center for the Creative Arts will be held at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., in Rome. To purchase tickets call (315) 336-3500.
Church Events November 28 Christmas at the Corner at Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 South Park Row, Clinton, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Event will feature chili, clam chowder, cookies, cocoa, crafts, antiques, afghan raffle, fair trade shop and clock tower table.
Misc. November 20 Regional Celebration of Education held by The Genesis Group at 5 p.m. at Hotel Utica. For more information, contact Carmela Brown at cbrown@uticaschools.org
Gift of Friendship Compeer of the Mohawk Valley is looking for caring men and women to be supportive friends to adults receiving mental health treatment, or mentors to local at-risk youth. To learn more about giving the gift of friendship visit the Oriskany Public Library, 621 Utica St., in Oriskany from 3-7 p.m. as Compeer representatives will be available to offer information about the program. Learn about Compeer by calling (315)735-1066 or visiting: www.compeermv.org
Nov. 21 - Nov. 23 Rome Art and Community Center will hold a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. One of a kind artisan works and merchant pieces will be offered.
November 28 45th Annual Shopping Stroll and Parade this holiday tradition, presented by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the Village of Clinton, is filled with caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, hot mulled cider and many more offerings from the merchants of Clinton. The festivities include a tree lighting ceremony, a reading of the poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the holiday parade. For more information call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at (315)853-1735.
Social Hour presented by GE Ski Club for those 21 and over at Village Tavern, College Street, Clinton at 6 p.m.
November 29 Participants needed for holiday parade The Resource Center for Independent Living is in the early planning stages for the Mohawk Valley's annual holiday parade in downtown Utica. The third annual Wonderland of Lights Holiday parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. RCIL is presenting the holiday parade in conjunction with Christmas on Main Street. The parade will proceed North on Genesee Street to Columbia Street, while Mrs. Claus will continue to the Utica Train Station to meet Santa. Want to participate? There is no fee associated to join in the parade. Schools, clubs, organizations and businesses are encouraged to join. To participate, or for more information, contact Holly Fedorka at (315)797-4642, ext. 2968 or via email at hfedorka@rcil.com.
December 1-13 3rd Annual Gingerbread contest at the Didymus Thomas Library on Main Street in Remsen. The contest is open to individuals in Oneida County and will feature categories that include professional, adult individual, adult group, youth individual kindergarten-5th grade, youth individual 6th-12th grade, youth group, and youth and adult. Entries may feature houses, cottages and churches, or more non-traditional themes with fantasy, whimsical, castle, farmyard, or transportation structures. The deadline for registration is Nov. 24. Applications can be picked up at the Didymus Thomas Library, and Remsen Country Bakery, both on Main Street in Remsen. Entrants can also call 831- 5922 or e-mail remsenbarnfota@yahoo.com for an application.
Dec. 2 Open Mic Night at The Earlville Opera House Arts Café from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All styles welcome. Doors open and sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. The Earlville Opera House is located at 18 East Main St., just off Route 12B. For more information, call (315) 691-3550 or check out www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
December 5 & 6 Vendors Wanted for the Whitestown Community Center's fall arts and craft show which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $30 per table, $25 if paid by Nov. 26. For more information call (315)768-6047 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
December 13 Benefit Raffle The Lee Center Fire Department will be selling raffle tickets for $1 on a realistic battery powered fire truck. The truck has many working features. The drawing will be on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. See any member for tickets or call 337-5929.
December 19 Social Hour presented by GE Ski Club for those 21 and over at Hotel Utica, Lafayette Street, Utica at 6 p.m.
Ongoing
Trips First Tuesday of month Kirkland Seniors bus to Turning Stone on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Free play and food ticket is included. Call Barb at 853-2874 or Eileen at 853-8123.
Church Events Every first Friday Padre Pio Prayer Group meetings at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul's Chapel, in the Nazareth Building.
Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday Bread of Life Prayer Group meets at 7 p.m. in the downstairs chapel at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 200 E. Dominick St., Rome. Every third Thursday, a healing Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m., with praise and worship music at 6:45 p.m. Fellowship and snacks follow downstairs. Call 896-6398 or 336-7434 for more information.
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday Zen Meditation classes will be offered at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Higby Rd., Utica, from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning October 1. Meditation instruction will be provided. Classes will be led by a Buddhist trained in the Rinzai Zen tradition. For more information, call 896-4748 or 735-3113.
Every Tuesday END TIMES BIBLE PROPHECY classes at 7 p.m. with Pastor Mitchell Spring, who has been studying Bible prophecy for more than 20 years. Learn how events happening in the world today were prophesied over 2,000 years ago. No fee for these sessions. Classes at Lifepoint Church, 74 Whitesboro St., Yorkville. Call (315)723-0601 for more information.
Every Tuesday Separated and Divorced Support Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Call 735-6210 or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org for dates and information. This group is part of the Family Life Education Office of the Diocese of Syracuse. Walk-ins welcome.
Every Sunday Adult Bible Studies offered at St. John's Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St., Rome, starting at 8:45 a.m. "I Have Good News For You" is a video study of the basics of Christianity suited for people who are new to the Christian faith as well as a review for those who are long-time believers in Jesus Christ. The second Bible study option is a study of the New Testament Gospel of Matthew. Sunday school classes for children ages two through teen are 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and are open to all. The Sunday morning worship service follows at 10 a.m. For further details call 336-8090.
Kids Every Monday Teddy Bear and Me Story Time will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St., Whitesboro. A drop in program of stories and songs for ages 2 and up. For more information, call 736-9734.
Activity Sessions hosted by the Girl Scouts - Foothills Council, Inc. at 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School playground. The program will run through the end of the summer and children ages 5-18 are invited to attend.
Every Tuesday Crafts and Stories will be held at Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., Rome, at 2:30 p.m.
Misc. Attention: RCHS Class of '89 Anyone interested in attending an upcoming reunion is asked to contct Marie Constantino at Marie11@roadrunner.com.
YMCA needs volunteers to help tutor teens in the Teen Center. Volunteers should have an educational background, with knowledge of the current curriculum and work well with teens. Volunteer hours in the Teen Center are available Monday through Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Anyone interested can stop by the YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., Rome and pick up a volunteer application. For any questions, contact Youth Coordinator Sarita Ruiz at 336-3500 ext. 223.
Every Friday Friday Night Dances at the Rome Polish Home, 415 S. George St., Rome, from 7 to 10 p.m. Come between 4 and 7 p.m. and enjoy a fish dinner before the dancing starts. Call Cynthia at (315) 572-0015 for information.
Every Tuesday Writing group at the Other Side, in Utica from 7-9 p.m. Open to all kinds of writing, from poetry to essays to journals, it is also open to those who do not think of themselves as writers, but are willing to take up the practice as a means to self-knowledge. The group will focus in a supportive, constructive way, on sharing participants' current writing, with a mixture of readings and talk that will encourage people to think of writing as a transformational activity that contributes to the evolution of consciousness.
Open mic night with Hans Device at The Electric Company, 700 Varick St. Utica, at 9 p.m.
Every Wednesday Volleyball with Sociable Singles from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Chestnut Street, Rome. Call 338-0779 for more information.
Book sale at the Oriskany Public Library. We have an on-going used book sale section featuring fiction, romance, non-fiction and children's books and the selection is always changing due to generous patron donations. Buy by the bag and get big bargains. The Library is located at 621 Utica Street, Oriskany. Open weekdays, 3-7 p.m.
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