Upcoming spooky events in CNY

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Events in Cazenovia

Events taking place in the Village of Cazenovia this coming week include the Pumpkin Run on Oct. 23.

On the 29th, the last farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Memorial Park. The next farmers market will be held on Nov. 5 at the EAST Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cazenovia Cut Block. For more information contact the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce.

Loaves & Fishes

The Hospitality Center of Loaves & Fishes will be held Oct. 24-28 in the United Methodist Church, 144 Center St., Canastota. The dinner is sponsored by the Canastota Area Ecumenical Churches. Those attending will enjoy a nutritious hot lunch and a bag meal to take home for your supper. Everyone is invited to attend.

Serving is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.

OPL’s Halloween Treat

As a warm-up for Halloween, After-school Science at Oneida Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. will give elementary school students the chance to experiment with “spooky chemical reactions.”

Using simple and harmless materials, students will create special effects that evoke Gothic horror scenes and scary films.

The program is free and open to all elementary school students. For more information, stop by the Oneida Library, 220 Broad St. or call 363-3050.

Free movie

The Wednesday 1 p.m. Movie Matinee at Sullivan Free Library in Chittenango for Oct. 26 is titled “Ithaca,” 2015, rated PG and running 96 minutes. It stars Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks and Jack Quaid. The drama, set during WWII, was filmed in Ithaca, N.Y.

OPL extends yoga

By popular demand, Willard Skinner’s Yoga for Seniors class, which meets at Oneida Public Library on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. has been extended with sessions on Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16.

Skinner, who earned certification in Hatha and Senior Yoga at the Savannah Yoga Center in Georgia in 2013, adapts yoga postures and breathing exercises as required to fit the physical needs of students.

The class has room for new senior students interested in participating. To reserve a spot, register at the circulation desk at the library, 220 Broad St. or call 3633050.

Civic Club meets

The Canastota Civic Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Johnnie’s Pier 31 Restaurant, Route 31, Canastota. A social hour will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

The program planned is Education Night. Don Cerio is chairman of the committee assisted by Peter Finocchiaro, Jim Dean, Peter Juravich, Sam Sgroi and Rick Stagnitti.

Tickets are $13 for members and $13 for guests.

Program note: the club will not have any programs/dinners in January or February as too many members are down south.

Canastota Library

The Friends of the Canastota Public Library are busy preparing for this year’s annual book sale. The sale, which will be held Oct. 27-29, is a highlight of autumn in the Canastota community.

“We’ve had many local residents donate books to us this year. Our Friends have been working almost daily to sort and catalog these for the sale,” noted Liz Metzger, director of the library. Volunteers make this event a special one for the library. The Friends are made up of volunteers who have helped to prepare for the sale and also work for many hours for the sale. Raffle baskets are designed by some volunteers and donated in an effort to earn additional revenues. Also, a local organization, Ralston Supply Co. will provide the tables needed to hold the event.

The money raised through this sale is always used to benefit the library’s programs, collection or enhance the building and services that the library offers. In previous years the money raised has been used to purchase new blinds and curtains for the Carnegie Room, a dishwasher for the community kitchen and assistance in purchasing the laptop com- puters that patrons may use throughout the library. A portion of the funds raised during last year’s book sale was also earmarked for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to offset the cost of mailing books to those youngsters in the program.

Times for the sale are Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The free movie to be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. is titled “A Walk in the Woods,” rated R.

“Cafe Society” film

The Cazenovia Public Library will host a free public screening of Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society” on Friday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The 2016 romantic comedy stars Jeannie Berlin, Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stall and Ken Stoff.

Set in the 1930s, the film centers on Bobby Dortman, a young man who moves to Los Angeles and falls in love with his talent agent uncle’s assistant, Vonnie. When she leaves him for another man, a heartbroken Bobby returns home to the Bronx. Back in New York City, he begins to run a high-end nightclub with his gangster brother, Ben. Bobby transforms the club, Les Tropiques, into a famous hangout for the rich and powerful. He is introduced to the alluring socialite Veronica and romance ensues. Bobby’s life is turned upside down by the unexpected arrival of his old flame, Vonnie.

“Cafe Society” is rated PG-13 and runs 96 minutes. Free popcorn will be provided.

All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information call 6559322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Haunted Opera House

The Earlville Opera House is thrilled to reprise a beloved tradition, and will be transforming the historic 1892 theater into the Haunted Opera House. Come if you dare on the eve of Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m., but beware, a frightening time awaits you.

Generously sponsored by Black Cat Antiques in Earlville, the Haunted Opera House is entirely free and open to the public, though donations are welcomed. Parents with young children, please use your own judgment; we don’t want to frighten any little ones. Also please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The Earlville Opera House is wheelchair accessible with a ramp and a lift. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 6913550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com. Earlville Opera House events are made possible in part thanks to the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Clear Path brunch

Join Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango on Oct. 30 for a relaxing, family-style brunch buffet put on by Clear Path’s executive chef, Sean Galloway.

A wide range of foods will be served, including bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, eggs, a yogurt bar, smoked salmon, omelet station, fried green tomatoes, two carving stations and a chocolate fountain featuring fresh, handpicked fruits.

Clear Path supports local veteran-owned farms and will be using ingredients from women veteran-owned Creekside Meadows, Grey Rock Farm and Trader Joe’s in order to create and prepare the meal.

Galloway, who recently assumed the title of Clear Path’s executive chef, said he is excited to share his passion for culinary arts along with coordinating the many volunteers who assist with the food prep.

Food will be served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with all proceeds going to support Clear Path’s culinary program. This program works with veterans on every aspect of food growing, preparing and serving. The culinary program offers veterans a variety of learning opportunities from knife skills and basic recipes and techniques to other skills that prepare them for a well-fed life at home or a job in the culinary world.

“The culinary program offers a variety of workshops and specialty classes by Executive Chef Adam Coleman,” Galloway said. “Veterans experience the benefits of preparing and sharing the nutritious meals for others at numerous events hosted throughout the year that are open to the public, such as the brunch.”

Although walk-ins are welcome, you may call ahead to 687-3300 to reserve table space for your party. Cost is $20 per person, $10 for children younger than 12, and children 4 and younger eat free.

Clear Path for Veterans is located at 1223 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango, just east of Syracuse off Route 5.

Trunk or Treat

The Clockville United Methodist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

The cars will be parked in the church parking lot across from the church on Clockville Road. The public is invited to attend. The event is sponsored by the Event Committee of the Clockville United Methodist Church.

Hamilton Library

Are you interested in visiting with friends and fellow community members while coloring? Join the Hamilton Public Library Adult Coloring Club on the third Thursday of each month for October, November and December from 2:30-4 p.m. Traditionally an activity for kids, adult coloring books are becoming more and more popular. This calming activity is a great way to de-stress and utilize some creative energy. Bring your own coloring project or feel free to use our supplies. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m., Halloween Story Time with a special nonscary Halloween theme. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to come in costume. After a few stories, songs and finger plays, all participants are invited for refreshments at the Crouse Community Center Adult Day Services in Hamilton at 11 a.m. Their clients love visiting with the story time families and seeing all their fabulous costumes.

Friday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m., Garden Party Celebration and Dedication with the community invited to join on the front lawn at the library to celebrate the new books and landscaping and share in their dedication in memory of Eleanor Ross. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library.

Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., “Faces in the Crowd” Art Reception featuring many portraits painted by Bill Edmonston, which are currently on display at the library. Please join them for a special reception in our gallery space to celebrate Mr. Edmonston’s art work. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library.

Morrisville Library

The Morrisville Public Library has scheduled the following events for November.

Patrons are invited to participate in the Giving Tree fundraiser from Nov. 1 through Jan. 14 by choosing a tag from the tree naming something they would like to donate to the library.

The library will hold Family Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. with “Ghostbusters,” rated PG13. Popcorn will be provided.

The library’s board of trustees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The historic talk, “From Bingley to Busti” will take place Friday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The Utica Zoomobile will visit the library on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.

Kiddies Korner is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

For more information call the library at 684-9130.

No Cook Friday

The Clockville United Methodist Church will hold a $4 per pound take out No Cook Friday on Nov. 4 from 4-6 p.m.

The church is located on Clockville Road in Clockville across from the Lincoln Fire Department. The public is welcome.

Bridal Fair

The Greystone Castle will host a Fashions by Spy Baby Bridal Fair on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 201 N. Main St., Canastota. The fair will be held from 1-4 p.m.

For additional information, call 697-3802.

Election Day Feast

The Bridgeport Food Pantry is hosting its Annual Election Day Italian Feast on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 7820 Route 298, Bridgeport from 12-7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Bridgeport Food Pantry

There will be music, raffles and a bake sale featuring Dominick’s Restaurant’s famous spaghetti sauce and bread.

The Bridgeport Food Pantry is affiliated with the CNY Food Bank and has been assisting area residents in parts of both Madison and Onondaga counties for more than 20 years.

Adopt-A-Mom

Fuller Life, LLC is teaming up with From the Heart Events in Hamilton to host Ladies Night at Colgate Inn on Nov. 17 from 6-10 p.m. to support the Adopt-A-Mom for Christmas program. Through this program, founder Lea-Ann Fuller has given gifts to hundreds of single women and struggling moms throughout Central New York over the past five years.

Fuller started the program during her own mother’s final Christmas as her mom battled a terminal illness. The situation prompted Fuller to do something for others that honored her mother’s own generosity. Since donating to 10 women in its first year, the Adopt-A-Mom program has grown to provide more than 50 gifts last year. Recipients have included local moms at the Ronald McDonald House, Joseph House and Vera House.

Tickets are $15. For information, visit www.lovingyourfullerlife.com/ adopt-a-mom-for-christmas/.