Briefly

Stained glass workshop rescheduled

ONEIDA » Oneida Community MansionHouse’s workshop on Caring for Historic Windows has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 7 from 1:3:30 p.m. The cost for the workshop, led by stained-glass expert and window restorer Jerome Durr, is $40, or $30 for OCMH members. Registration is required; call (315) 363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.

Sweet 16 play at the Kallet

ONEIDA » The Kallet Civic Center will show the Clemson vs. Kansas and Syracuse vs. Duke NCAA Sweet 16 games on the big screen this Friday, March 23. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Concessions and bar will be open. Admission to the event is free.

OPL board will meet March 27

ONEIDA » The Board of Trustees of Oneida Public Library will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room at 220 Broad St. The public is invited to attend. The Meeting Room permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped. For more information, call the Oneida Library at (315) 363-3050.

Easter Basket/Meat Raffle set for March 25

VERNON » Upstate Independent Drum and Bugle Corps will hold its second annual Easter Basket/Meat Raffle on Sunday, March 25 from 2-5 p.m. at the Nothin’ Fancy Banquet Hall, 10 Ruth St. More than 30 Easter baskets will be raffled, along with boys and girls bicycles. Tickets are $1 each, seven for $5 or 15 for $10. For more information, visit the group on Facebook.

“Victoria and Abdul” showing March 26

ONEIDA » Oneida Public Library will be showing “Victoria and Abdul” for its Monday Movie Matinee on March 26 at 1 p.m. The Stephen Frears film stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria and Ali Fazal as the Indian servant Abdul who became the queen’s last favorite. Coming up in April are the 2017 Academy Award winner for best film, Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” on April 9 and “Lady Bird” with Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf on April 23. All Monday Movie Matinee shows at the OPL are free and open to the public. For more information, stop by the Oneida Library, 220 Broad St., or call (315) 363-3050.

VVS board will meet March 26

VERONA » The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Board of Education will hold an executive session at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 26 in the Administration Building for the discussion of specific personnel, contract negotiations, and pending litigation. The regular meeting will follow at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building, 5275 Route 31. Copies of agendas and minutes from board meetings are available at vvsschools.org, at the Vernon and Sherrill public libraries and at the Verona Town Hall.

Easter Breakfast served March 25

MUNNSVILLE » Munnsville American Legion Post 54 will hold an Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 25 from 8-11 a.m. at the Legion, East Hill Road. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-16 and free for children 5 and younger.

Free movie at Sherrill Library

SHERRILL » Sherrill Kenwood Free Library will show the movie “Marshall” on Wednesday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. “Marshall” is based on the true story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and one of the landmark cases of his life. The movie is rated PG-13. The library will be closed March 30-31 for the Easter weekend.

“Unknown Museums” offered April 8

CLINTON » “Unknown Museums of Upstate New York” will be presented by Chuck D’Imperio at the Clinton Historical Society, 1 Fountain St., on Sunday, April 8, at 2 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. D’Imperio, an award-winning radio broadcaster from Oneonta, has authored nearly a dozen books about Upstate New York and gives more than 40 presentations about his books around the state annually. Budget meeting set for April 19 CANASTOTA » The Canastota Public Library Board of Trustees will hold an informational meeting about the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the library’s Carnegie Room. The budget will be $334,822, an increase of $6,565 (2 percent). The vote will be part of the Canastota Central School District budget vote on Tuesday, May 15. Copies of the budget are available at the main desk of the library or the business office of the Roberts Street School.

Reservations due March 22

ROME » The Oneida County Association of Towns (OCAOT) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St. Cash bar is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol and Gerry Neri from NYS Supreme Court Justice James Tormey’s office will speak on the Oneida County Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court project. Officials from local government in Oneida County are welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person. For reservations, call Gina LaMonte at (315) 839-5678 ext. 7 or Fritz Scherz at (315) 363-3509 by 4 p.m. on March 22. For more information on OCAOT, visit www.facebook.com/oneidacountyassociationoftowns.

Garden club will meet Thursday

ONEIDA CASTLE » The Green Thumb Garden Club will begin its spring season with a meeting at 11 State St. on Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Committee reports will be read and annual dues will be collected. Jo Jones will present a program on newspaper pots. There will be a seed exchange following the program. The evening will be hosted by Karen Snell and Joanne and Albert Finocchiaro.

Fish dinner served March 30

CHITTENANGO » Chittenango Fire Department will hold a fish dinner on March 30 beginning at 4 p.m. at the fire house, Genesee Street. The menu includes fried fish, french fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw or tossed salad, dessert and beverage. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children. A hot dog meal will be available for $7.

All County Festival set for March 24

MORRISVILLE » The Madison County Spring All County Music Festival will be held Saturday, March 24 at the Morrisville-Eaton High School auditorium, 5061 Fearon Road. The 2 p.m. concert will feature the 5-6 Grade Band and the 7-9 Grade Chorus. The 9-12 Orchestra and Chorus will each perform during the 3:15 p.m. concert. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children and senior citizens, and free for children younger than 5.

Ham dinner served March 25

MUNNSVILLE » Munnsville Volunteer Fire Department will serve a Palm Sunday Ham Dinner Buffet on March 25 from 1-6 p.m. at 5210 S. Main St. Donation is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and $3 for ages 5 and younger.

Spring Dance slated for April 15

ONEIDA » Madison County Motivators, a self-advocacy group, will hold a Spring Dance on Sunday, April 15 from 2-5 p.m. at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. Admission is $6 per person.

Scholarship available to Verona residents

VERONA » Fred “Fritz” Scherz Jr., councilman on the Verona Town Board in Verona, will sponsor the 9th annual Fred Scherz Sr. Memorial Scholarship for Volunteer Community Service. The $250 scholarship will be awarded to a Town of Verona student who is on track to graduate from high school (public or private) or home school by June 30, 2018. Applicants must have lived in the Town of Verona since at least Dec. 1, 2017, and must be voluntarily engaged in community service or must have created a community project that benefits the Town of Verona. Scherz created the scholarship in 2010 in memory of his father, Fred Scherz Sr. Complete rules and application are available at www.fritzscherz.com. For more information, call: (315) 363-3509. Deadline to apply is May 23.

Tiny Tots production at KAC

CLINTON » Kirkland Art Center will host the annual production of Tiny Tots with the Mohawk Valley Ballet on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17. Tiny Tots is a studentled production put on for local kindergarten and pre-school students. This year’s production, “Coppelia,” tells the story of an eccentric toymaker, lifesized dancing dolls, and a young couple in love. Performances will be held at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Monday and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Each performance lasts approximately 30 minutes. Admission is $3 per person. Teachers must call (315) 853-8871 Tuesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to reserve space for their school group.

Membership meeting planned for April 12

UTICA » Retired Public Employees Association Mohawk Valley Chapter will hold a membership meeting and breakfast on Thursday, April 12 at the Holiday Inn, Burrstone Road. The cost is $8.50 per person. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 9 a.m., guest speakers, and the membership meeting. RSVPs are due April 5. For information, call Elaine at (315) 735-7228.

Open house slated for April 13

UTICA » Mohawk Valley Community College will host its Spring Open House Friday, April 13 at the Utica campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. The program, which begins at 1 p.m. in the Information Technology Building, will feature an introduction to the college and Admissions Office and a financial aid presentation, along with a session on residence life. The event will include a showcase of MVCC’s academic programs and student services in the Jorgensen Athletic and Event Center Fieldhouse, where faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to talk with prospective students and their families and answer questions. Campus tours will be offered throughout the day. For information, visit www.mvcc.edu.

CCE pasture management program

MORRISVILLE » Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County will offer Equine Pasture Management and Forage Quality for equine owners or forage producers on April 25 at 5:30 p.m.at a location to be announced. The workshop will include a pasture walk, discussion of a healthy pasture and good grazing habits, as well as discussions of forage quality from pasture and hay. This program will feature guest speakers Troy Bishop, the “Grass Whisperer,” and Carol Buck- hout, nutrition professor at Cazenovia College. For updated information, visit www.madisoncountycce.org or www.facebook.com/ ccemadison/ or contact Jenn Farwell at (315) 6843001 ext. 126.

Program for veterans offered April 17

ONEIDA » The Board of Deacons and Military Outreach Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Oneida will present an evening with Clear Path for Veterans on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 304 Broad St. The program, “Supporting the Journey Home” with Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn Fox, will showcase the programs Clear Path for Veterans offers to veterans and active duty military. Information on volunteer opportunities will also be presented. The event is free and open to the public. For information or to register, call (315) 219-7050 or email ofpcmilitaryoutreach@gmail.com.

Senior Coffee Time planned for March 27

MUNNSVILLE » Senior Coffee Time will be offered Tuesday, March 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Stockbridge Methodist Church Social Hall, Route 46. Free refreshments will be provided. For information, call Tamie at (315) 4956660.

Chili Cook-off planned for March 24

CANASTOTA » First Baptist Church will hold a Community Chili Cookoff on Saturday, March 24 from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, 304 S. Peterboro St. Contestants should bring their entries to the church between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. There is no entry fee. Registration is required by calling (315) 6979936. The winning cook will receive a $50 Walmart gift card. There will be door prizes for all tasters.

Board of education petitions available

CANASTOTA, N.Y. » Individuals wishing to run for the Canastota Central School Board of Education may pick up a petition between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the District Office located at the Roberts Street Middle School.

NYSRTA grant available

LATHAM » New York State Retired Teachers’ Association has developed a $1,000 grant to assist educators with an innovative program or project. To be eligible, an educator must be a full-time teacher/administrator in a public school system in the counties of Cayuga, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego. Applications are due by May 1; the winner will be notified by the close of school in June. Applications are available from district superintendents or at NYSRTA.org. For more information contact Mary Radloff at mrad3329@ gmail.com or (315) 364 7439.

Make-A-Wish gala set for April 13

CAZENOVIA » Cazenovia College Business Program will present Wish Upon a Star, a Make-A-Wish gala, on Friday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at Hampton Inn Suites. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour (cash bar) at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow. The event will feature live entertain- ment and a silent auction. Representatives from the CNY Make-A-Wish Foundation will speak about the organization and its mission. Tickets are $30 for students, $40 for adults and $300 for an eight-person table. To purchase tickets, contact cazgala2018@gmail.com.

Story time at Colgate Bookstore

HAMILTON » George Steele, environmental educator and local author, will visit Colgate Bookstore on Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. for a special story time followed by activity and craft by Rogers Environmental Education Center. “Wait Till It Gets Dark” will help young readers investigate the mysterious nature of night. The book describes night-time landscapes and the nocturnal animals that inhabit them, from desert coyotes to the frog chorus in a backyard pond — and a corner of the bathroom at midnight where a spider lurks.

Nominations accepted through April 6

ORISKANY » The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting nominations for the 2018 Friends of Children Recognition Dinner until April 6. The annual event celebrates community members who make a difference in the lives of children, including child care providers, school teachers, community members, agencies and family-friendly employers. Visit www.cceoneida.com/nominate to fill out the information or contact Courtney Jenne at (315) 223-7850 ext. 230 for a form. Nominees will be honored at the Friends of Children Recognition Dinner on May 8 at the Hotel at Utica Centre.

Nominations accepted for Wall of Distinction

VERONA » The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District seeks nominations for the 2018 VVS Wall of Distinction, which recognizes the achievements and contributions of past graduates in areas including profession, athletics, business, community service, religion and the arts. Nominees must have been graduated for at least 10 years. Forms are available at www.vvsschools.org or through the high school principal’s office. Nominations must be submitted to the VVS High School by Friday, May 4.

Scholarships available

BROOKFIELD » The Madison County Fair will award up to seven $1,000 scholarships to New York State high school seniors and students currently enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs (NYSAAF) and New York State Showpeople’s Association (NYSSA) sponsor these scholarships. Applicants must be active at the Madison County Fair, plan to attend college or currently be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Beaver Den Diner or mailed to: Madison County Fair, P.O. Box 114, Brookfield, N.Y. 13314. Due date is Friday, April 13. For information on the scholarship program and application forms, visit: www.nyfairs.org/scholarship.htm