Lots of food, dinner, and donation events coming up

Exhibit by local artist

This fall, the Cazenovia Public Library will showcase the work of local artist Allyn Stewart in the Art Gallery. The featured exhibition, “Patterns & Motifs: New Work on Paper,” is a celebration of pattern, form and color. Stewart explains, “I see patterns every time I step out my front door, the grate in the street, decorative elements on a house, the thin slats of picket fences. I see form in the repeating telephone poles and color in the gardens in my neighborhood.” The exhibition on display through the end of November includes a collection of collages and artist books, all composed using Adobe Photoshop. Digital technology was an integral part of the creative process, serving as a mark making tool, an image manipulation tool and means to explore form and color.

For more information, call (315) 655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

500 turkeys needed

The Rome Rescue Mission is in need of 500 turkeys plus all the fixings for this year’s Great Thanksgiving Basket & Banquet. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday at the Mission Distribution Center at 280 E. Dominick St. and weekdays at 413 E. Dominick St. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Items needed include 500 turkeys, stuffing, cranberry sauce, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, vegetables, coffee, hot cocoa, sugar, milk, juice, eggs, bacon, fruit, salad vegetables, condiments, pies/ desserts, snacks, take out containers and gallon size freezer zip lock bags. Monetary donations are also accepted; checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 337, Rome, N.Y. 13440 or online at Romemission.org.

Last year the Rome Rescue Mission fed more than 350 people at its Thanksgiving community meal and distributed more than 400 meals to the poor and homeless throughout the community.

Harvest Dinner

St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold its Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 12- 4 p.m. Turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, carrots, biscuits, gravy and pie will be served along with coffee, orange drink and milk. Dinners are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $4 for children 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger.

The church is located at 341 Main St. in Oneida. Take outs will be available. For free home delivery call 363-1940.

No overnight parking

Village of Canastota residents are reminded that there is no parking from 2-6 a.m. on the streets of the village, effective Nov. 1.

“Trunk or Treat”

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a “Trunk or Treat” for the community in its parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2- 4 p.m.

Children are invited to dress up a day early and get a head start on Halloween by trick-or-treating at multiple car trunks in one safe place with bathrooms available.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 4897 Old Oneida Road, Verona. For more information call the church at (315) 3635211.

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 church.

Canastota Library

The Swamp Snappers will feature their photography at the Canastota Public Library, 102 W. Center St. for the month of November. Please come out and meet the members of the Swamp Snappers. The group formed at the Great Swamp Conservancy several years ago. If you are a nature lover and photographer, why not consider joining this fun group of folks. Photographic prints are available for purchase and make excellent gifts. An artist reception date will be announced soon.

The Book Chat Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The book to be discussed this month is “The Beekeeper’s Apprentice” by Laurie King. The group meets in the library’s Carnegie Room. New members are always welcome.

Are you interested in learning about your ancestry, but have no idea where to start? Let the library help you. Librarian Chris Darby will offer “An Introduction to Ancestry.com” for anyone who has never used the website previously. On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Chris will offer this introductory session. Chris will walk you through the basics to help you maneuver around this website to find the information you need to fill in your family tree. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Garden club meets

The Sherrill Garden Club will hold its Nov. 1 meeting at the SherrillKenwood Free Library at 7 p.m. Master Gardener Margaret Murphy will speak on “Planning a Garden while thinking about nature, habitats of plants and the interdependency of birds, butterflies, flowers, trees and soil.”

Hostesses will be Cheryl Daily and Barbara Reese. Reese will also present World Gardening. Guests are welcome.

“Double Feature” play

Sullivan Free Library will present “Double Feature” Nov. 2-5 at 7 p.m. at the library’s Chittenango branch.

The play, written by retired Chittenango High School English teacher Greg Ellstrom, spoofs the movie double features of the 1950s. The production is sponsored by the Chittenango Lions Club.

Tickets for the performances on Nov. 2, 3 and 5 are $10. The Nov. 4 performance features a special gala with door prizes, raffles and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for this performance are $25. Proceeds from the play benefit the Sullivan Free Library Bridgeport Building Fund. The library plans to add an 840 square foot addition to the Bridgeport Library in 2017. Tickets are available at either branch of the Sullivan Free Library and at the door. Space is limited to 75 people per night. For more information, call the library at (315) 687- 6331.

Annual Dinner Meeting

The Canastota Canal Town Corporation will hold its annual dinner meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9. This year’s program will include a video presentation prepared by Mark and Ellen Dunbar with Ross Stignitti interviewing two long-time Canastota residents: Joyce Gustin and Joe Fisher.

The event will be held at the Rusty Rail Restaurant, Route 5, Canastota. A cash bar will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include tax and tip. A choice of roast pork and stuffing or pasta and meatballs are offered. All choices include appetizers, dinner rolls, salad, dessert and coffee. A vegetarian selection is also available upon request. The event is open to all who are interested. For reservations or more information, contact Maria Galton, (315) 697-2384 by Nov. 2.

Vendors needed

The Verona First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Rock Road in Verona, will have a Holiday Bazaar, Cookie Walk and luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table space will be available.

Interested crafters should call (315) 2450407 for more information.

Hamilton Library

Traditionally an activity for children, adult coloring activities have become quite popular. This calming activity is a great way to de-stress and utilize some creative energy. In addition to our monthly coloring club for adults, the Hamilton Public Library is hosting a fall coloring contest. Participants must be 18 years or older. Just stop by the library circulation desk and pick up a coloring sheet -- only one per person, but we have three designs for you to select from. You may use any coloring medium -- crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc. All entries must be turned in at the circulation desk by Thursday, Nov. 17. Judging will take place between Nov. 18 and Nov. 25 and the winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 28. We can’t wait to see your colorful fall designs.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Story Time for babies, toddlers and their caregivers held in the children’s story room led by early childhood educator Hilary Virgil. Story Time for preschoolers will be held in the community room led by Diane Pharmon Needham.

Great NYS Train Fair

The Great New York State Model Train Fair is scheduled to be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6 at the Empire Expo Center, New York State Fairgrounds. The hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the Northeast’s premier model train shows is held with 300 vendor tables and 30 plus operating layouts. The event is sponsored by the CNY Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Admission is $8; children 15 and younger get in free. For information visit modeltrainfair.com.

Holiday Bazaar

The Chittenango Garden Club will hold its Annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion/Town of Sullivan Parks & Recreation Building, 101 Legion Drive.

The bazaar will include a crafters boutique, bake sale, plant sale, second hand shop, turkey dinner raffle, door prizes and raffles.

Lunch will be available. Admission is $2.

83rd Harvest Supper

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 551 Sayles St., Oneida, will hold its 83rd Annual Harvest Supper on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Serving will be at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Take outs will be from 4:305:30 p.m. Roast pork and all the trimmings will be on the menu.

For reservations call (315) 280- 0242, (315) 7616038 or (315) 363-1921.

Christmas Fantasy Fair

The 51st annual Christmas Fantasy Fair at Christ Church United Methodist, Sherrill will be held Friday, Nov. 11 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are toys, food, crafts, art, bakery, antiques and decorations offered for sale.

Friday evening, homemade pie and coffee are available. A homemade hot lunch will be served on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The church is elevator accessible on the Park Street entrance.

Coat & Winter Giveaway

The First United Methodist Church in Oneida will again offer a collection of gently used coats and winter gear in preparation for the 17th annual Coat Giveaway scheduled for Nov. 12.

The event provides gently used and new winter clothes to all who are in need. Coats, hats, gloves, boots, mittens, snow pants and scarves are among the materials needed to supply the event. All donations are needed and are planned to be given away. Nothing is sold or traded for work service.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the First United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Main and Grove streets in Oneida. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the event will open at 9:30 a.m. that day. Groups of 30 will then be allowed to browse the inventory in strictly limited intervals of 20 minutes. Once the timed sessions finish at noon, anyone can return and select additional coats or items as needed.

There will be a free lunch served by the Knights of Columbus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Salvation Army and Karing Kitchen Christmas events and food distribution. A food stamp assistance sign up and Fidelis Insurance representative are also expected to be at the event.

Donations are needed. If any local businesses or individuals are interested in donating, the church accepts lightly used items or store gift cards which church members will use to purchase different pieces of winter clothing. Donations may be made in person at the church, 116 W. Grove St., Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Those who cannot drop items off in person can arrange to have donations picked up by calling (315) 363-2450. There will also be a drop off box for winter gear available at the Gorman Center.