Psychic Fair in Canastota

Psychic Fair

The fourth annual Canastota Fall Psychic Fair and Community Food Drive is being held today at Greystone Castle, 201 N. Main St., Canastota. The hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Admission is $8. There are vendors, healers, psychics and lectures. Admission fee does not cover the cost of psychic readings or vendor products. All lectures are included with admission fee.

Please note: “The Gift From the Heart Project.” Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the local food pantry and $1 will be deducted off the admission fee. For additional information visit www.alternativemindscny.com or call (315) 6973344.

20th Anniversary

The Great Swamp Conservancy of Canastota is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a special event planned for today at 2 p.m. Harpist Patricia Beatty will start out the gala with soft

melodic tones while hors d’oeuvres are being served in the museum. Guest speaker is SUNY ESF Associate Professor Jacqueline Frair, who will discuss her research with coyotes. She teaches several popular courses including Applied Wildlife Science, Wildlife Field Techniques, and Landscape Ecology. She is also associate director of ESF’s Roosevelt Wild Life Station, whose mission is to deliver the science and trained professionals to preserve our wildlife heritage and save imperiled species worldwide. She and her students have worked with a wide range of mammals in New York from bats to moose and otters to foxes, completing several studies on coyotes over the past 15 years. Dr. Frair’s research also spans the globe, extending to peccaries, jaguar and other felids in South America and human-lion conflicts in Africa.

The GSC is a 501©3 non-profit, serving the surrounding communities, offering environmental education, hiking, bird watching, nature and art programs, yoga, camera club and a museum of natural and local history (in progress).

Join us in celebrating 20 years of protecting and preserving wetlands for future generations. Call (315) 697-2950 or email greatswampconservancy@gmail.com for reservations, $20 per person, $35 per couple.

Hamilton Library

Wanted — information on missing librarian!

Ethel M. Tucker is missing from our Library Director Wall of Fame. Ethel was the head librarian of the Hamilton Public Library from 1938-1952, and had previously worked as an assistant librarian under the direction of our first head librarian, May Coman. At one point, Ethel lived at 27 Hamilton St. We believe she was born around 1889 and think her parents were Minnie and Frederick Tucker. There may have been a connection to the Larsen Tucker Hardware Co. in Hamilton, but we’re not sure. We’re asking the community for help in restoring Ms. Tucker to memory and giving her proper recognition for her many years of service contributions to the Hamilton Public Library. Any information or pictures you may have are greatly appreciated! Please stop by or contact our Assistant Director, Meghan Milligan (mmilligan@midyork.org or (315) 824-3060) with any information you have to help us crack the case of the missing librarian.

The Hamilton Public Library is hosting another Social Security information seminar on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Join John Kalil from Retirement Solutions, LLC, to hear how pre-retirees (ages 50-70) can maximize their Social Security benefits prior to receiving them. Topics will include recent changes to legislation, how to avoid frequent claiming mistakes, and judging the best time to claim benefits. This program is free, but seating is limited. Please call or stop by the library in advance to reserve your seat.

On Friday, Nov. 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the library will celebrate major updates to its original wing, funded by the Friends of the Library, and also bid a fond farewell to outgoing library director, Hilary Vigil Deskiewicz. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

November movies

Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., the Canastota Public Library shows a movie in the Lawson Community Room. These are scheduled for an adult audience. In November, the movies they are showing have been requested by those who faithfully attend the movie night. The following movies will be shown:

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Michael Keaton stars as Ray Kroc, a struggling businessman who meets two brothers who run a burger operation. The time line is 1950s. Kroc is impressed with the brothers’ operation and sees franchise possibilities. Rated PG-13.

Tuesday, Nov. 21, “Bay Watch” is back with Dwayne Johnson and friends! In this movie, based on the television series, a dangerous crime wave hits the beach. Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson) leads his elite squad of lifeguards on a mission to prove that you don’t have to wear a badge to save the day. This also stars Zac Efron and even Pamela Anderson makes an appearance. This movie is rated R.

Tuesday, Nov. 28. In this week’s movie, a grieving father receives a mysterious invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.” The film stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and Tim McGraw and is rated PG13.

The Canastota Public Library is located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota.

Sherrill Library

The Sherrill Kenwood Library Community Art Wall and downstairs gallery will feature watercolor works by artist and Sherrill resident Laura Diddle during November and December.

Toddler Tuesday Story Hour meets Tuesdays, Nov. 14 and 28. Introduce your toddler to all the library has to offer. Join us for stories, songs and crafts.

The Wednesday Movie Matinee on Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. will feature “Spider Man: Homecoming,” rated PG-13.

A Thanksgiving and Harvest Story Hour will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.

Tickets are still on sale for the Linda Adams Memorial Quilt Raffle with the drawing to be held Saturday, Nov. 18. The quilt, made by former VVS teacher and Thread Bears Quilters member Linda Adams, was donated to the library by her family.

Sherrill Recreation meeting

The Sherrill Recreation Department will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Community Activity Center, upstairs level.

All are invited to come share their ideas for future programs, activities and events in Sherrill at the parks, pool, CAC, etc.

If you have questions, or are unable to attend but have ideas to share, please contact Sara Getman at (315) 363-6525 or sgetman@sherrillny.org.

Civic Club meets

The Canastota Civic Club will hold its November meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Three Pines Restaurant, North Peterboro Street, Canastota. A social time will be held at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. This is one of the Special Dinners of the club.

Theme for the evening is Club Appreciation Night and is a special time to thank a Club Member. Rick Stagnitti is chairman of the program of the evening. Tickets are $13 for members and $13 for guests.

Free movie

The Wednesday 1 p.m. Movie Matinee at Sullivan Free Library in Chittenango for Nov. 15 is “The Glass Castle,” 2017, rated PG-13. The film, starring Brie Larsen and Woody Harrelson, is based on the bestselling memoir by Jeannette Wall. Admission and popcorn are free.

Christian luncheon

The Oneida Canastota Christian Women’s Club’s Fall Harvest Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11:15 a.m. at the Rusty Rail, Route 5, Canastota. The buffet is $14.

Featured on the program will be Peter’s Woodworking of East Syracuse with his homemade wooden accessories such as bowls, potpourri boxes, spoons, etc. Guest speaker for the luncheon will be Carol Martin of Accord. Her topic is “Where There’s Life, There’s Hope!” Music selections will be by Jim Keiper, vocalist.

Reservations can be made by calling Jackie at (315) 363-1224.

Colgate Bookstore

The Colgate Bookstore, Utica Street, Hamilton, kicks off the holiday shopping season with aplomb! Here’s what is happening:

It’s never too early to shop for the holidays! On Friday, Nov. 17, the village of Hamilton is hosting a Holiday Open House. Participating Hamilton stores will be open late to kick off the season with refreshments and giveaways. The entire bookstore will be 13 percent off from 5-7 p.m. (some exclusions do apply). There will be locally made refreshments and cider, plus you can enter to win a basket of books.

Shop HUGE sales on Maroon Friday, Nov. 24. The entire gift wing and all books and toys will be 20 percent off.

On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. The entire gift wing and all books and toys will be 20 percent off. Enjoy locally made refreshments as you shop local.

Come to the Booklovers Club Annual Holiday Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to receive free books, and enter to win more! Enjoy locally made refreshments and receive expert personal assistance while shopping for the holidays. The more books you buy, the more chances you have to win bundles of free books.

For more information, visit www.colgatebookstore.com or call (315) 228-7480.