Potatoes at Vernon UMC

VERNON » Vernon United Methodist Church, Route 5, will hold a ham and scalloped potato dinner on March 10 from 4-6:30 p.m. The menu will include ham and scalloped potatoes, rolls, vegetables and homemade pie. The cost is $10 for adults, $4 for ages 6-11 and free for children 5 and younger. The church is handicapped accessible. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit missions. Take outs are available by calling (315) 8293535.

Irish Buffet served March 10

VERONA » Verona United Methodist Church on Main Street will hold its annual Irish Buffet on March 10 from 4-6 p.m. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, Guinness stew, colcannon, root vegetable trio, scones and clotted cream, Irish soda bread, green deserts and beverages. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children.

St. John’s Lenten program continues

ONEIDA » St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold a Lenten program on Wednesdays through March 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Each session of the series, called “Oneida Unmasked” will feature a presentation by a civic leader, and conclude with evening prayers. There will be time for questions and discussion. The speaker on March 7 will be Jean Dana-Melton from The Arc. The church is located at 341 Main St. All are welcome. For more information, call (315) 3631940.

Mid-week Lenten services offered

CANASTOTA » Grace Lutheran Church will hold mid-week Lenten services on Wednesdays through March 21 at the church, 3965 Carter Road. Soup suppers will be held at 6 p.m. each week, followed by worship at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call (315) 6972128.

Casino Nite slated for March 17

CANASTOTA » St. Agatha’s Church will sponsor the third annual Luck of the Irish Casino Nite on March 17 from 7-11 p.m. at Theodore’s (formerly Rusty Rail). A donation of $40 per person includes a buffet, $200 in play money and five raffle tickets for basket raffles. Participants are invited to come wearing their green to enjoy fun and fellowship. To purchase tickets, call the rectory at (315) 697-7104.

Corned beef dinner set for March 17

VERNONCENTER » Vernon Center United Methodist Church will serve a corned beef dinner on Saturday, March 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the church, 5815 Youngs Road. The menu will include corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, assorted breads, beverage and dessert. Take outs are available. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children 5-12 and free for ages 4 and younger. The church is handicapped accessible.

Thrift shop reopens March 16

MORRISVILLE » Second Chance Thrift Shoppe of CNY, Inc. Route 20, (former Buzzy’s Diner building) will be reopening Friday, March 16. The shop is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Net proceeds go to local animal rescue programs. Second Chance Thrift Shoppe is a volunteer organization. Donations of household goods are accepted during business hours. The shop is unable to accept donations of televisions, monitors, printers or electronics, firearms, clothing, shoes, mattresses, box springs or large furniture items.