Army Band will performJuly 7

HAMILTON » The United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C. will present a free public performance at the Village Green on Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Eastern U.S. Music Camp, Colgate University and the Town of Hamilton.

Swimming lesson for Town of Vernon residents

VERNON » The Town of Vernon will sponsor a free instructional swim program for all Town of Vernon residents who are at least kindergarten age by Sept. 1 up to age 12. The program will be held Mondays and Wednesdays for five weeks, June 26 through July 26 at the City of Sherrill pool. All children must have signed permission slips on file at the Town Office Building. Applications are distributed in the elementary school classes and are available at the Town Office Building. For more information, call the Town Supervisor between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (315) 829-2985.

LEGO building offered at Cazenovia Library

CAZENOVIA » The Cazenovia Public Library invites children ages 3 and up to the Community Room on Monday, June 19 for the chance to channel their inner architects and get building. Children’s Programming Coordinator Jenna Wright Martin will lead two handson sessions: “Block Party” at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3-5 and “LEGO My Library” at 3 p.m. for ages 5 and older. For more information, call (315) 6559322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Strawberry Festival set for June 20

ONEIDA » Oneida Elks Lodge 767 will hold its 15th Annual Strawberry Festival on Tuesday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the lodge, Main Street. The menu will include hamburger or hot dog, pasta salad, baked beans, beverage and strawberry short- cake or sundae. Donation is $10. The event will be held rain or shine.

KoreanWar vet will speak at library

CAZENOVIA » Cazenovia Public Library will host a special interview with local Korean War veteran Lieutenant Colonel Robert Clark on Friday, June 23 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Clark received a Bronze Star for his service in Korea. During the program, he will discuss his experiences and share photos from his time overseas. Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will conduct the interview as part of the ongoing veterans’ interview program. For more information, call (315) 366-2453 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Information session offered June 19

SHERRILL » The City of Sherrill will hold a public information session on June 19 at 7 p.m. in the City Court facility adjacent to City Hall at 377 Sherrill Road. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a synopsis regarding the city’s exploration of separating from the Town of Vernon. This will be the first of several opportunities for the public to provide their thoughts on the matter. City Commissioners as well as city personnel will be in attendance. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

OPL board will meet June 22

ONEIDA » The Board of Trustees of Oneida Public Library will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Local History Room, 220 Broad St. The public is invited to attend. The History Room permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped. For more information, call the Oneida Library at (315) 363-3050.

Installation Banquet set for July 20

CANASTOTA » The Canastota/Lenox Seniors will hold their Installation Banquet on Thursday, July 20 at noon at Flo’s Diner, 3223 Route 31. A buffet lunch will be served. The cost is $18 per person. To make a reservation, call Marge Palmer at (315) 409-6222 by July 6.

Hop plant sales benefitMCHS

ONEIDA » Potted hop plants are available to benefit the Madison County Historical Society for a minimum $5 donation. More than 200 hop plants are ready for purchase now. Plants will also be available at the Hop Shop on Saturday, Sept. 16 during the Annual Madison County Hop Fest. Varieties available include Cascade and “Hedgerow Hops” from the wild stock of the old hop yards near Bouckville, where commercial hop growing was introduced to New York State in 1808. For plants, and more information, contact Norm Dann at (315) 3809389 or ndann@twcny. rr.com

Free concert at Cazenovia Library

CAZENOVIA » The Cazenovia Public Library will host a special concert by local musician Dave Robertson on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Robertson, a singer-songwriter from Cazenovia, performs folk and modern-folk originals, as well as covers of Neil Young, John Prine, Ryan Adams, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, and Cat Stevens. All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 366-2453 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Blood drive at OPL

ONEIDA » Oneida Public Library will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 28 from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment or to find out more about the procedure, call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Annual Teddy Bear parade planned

CAZENOVIA » Cazenovia Public Library and Cazenovia Children’s House, Inc. will sponsor the annual Teddy Bear Parade on Saturday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Children will gather with their teddy bears and families at Memorial Park for a simple craft before marching down Albany Street to the library for animal crackers, lemonade, and activities. In the case of rain, the festivities will be relocated to the Library Community Room. Families are invited to adorn their wagons, strollers, tricycles, and teddy bears with Independence Day decorations. For more information, call (315) 6559322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Ice cream social set for June 19

HAMILTON » Hamilton Public Library will hold an ice-cream social and kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 19 from 6-7 p.m. This summer’s program will feature the Super Silly Bazillion Bubble Circus, storytelling and songs with return performer Story Laurie, and the Gravitational Bull Juggling and Comedy Hour. For more information, call (315) 824-3060.

Summer music camp planned for July 10-14

SHERRILL » The KEYS Program will host its annual Summer Music Camp July 10-14 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. each day at the Sherrill Kenwood Free Library, 543 Sherrill Road. Children ages 3-8 will enjoy singing, dancing and playing instruments while learning musical notation, rhythms and dynamics. Cost is $7 a day or $35 for the week. Proceeds help the KEYS Program provide free music outreach and family respite day programs for kids impacted by cancer in Central New York. To register, contact the KEYS Program at (315) 363-6446 or keysprogram@msn.com.