Chicken and biscuit dinner

Vernon — The Vernon United Methodist Church on Route 5 in Vernon will offer a chicken and biscuit dinner on Oct. 6 from 4-6:30 p.m. The menu includes Chicken, biscuits and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, beverages, homemade pies. Prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 5. Take out orders are available by calling 315829-3535. Ten percent of all proceeds will go toward a mission.

Harvest Dinner

Bouckvi l le — The Bouckville United Methodist will hold its annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The church is located on Route 20 in the heart of Bouckville. The dinner will be turkey with all the trimmings topped off with pumpkin or apple pie, all for a free will offering.

World Communion

Augusta — The Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, Augusta, will observe World Communion this Sunday with a special worship service. Worship and Sunday school both begin at 10 a.m.

Rummage and bake sale

Sherrill — Christ Church United Methodist in Sherrill will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday there will be a $1 bag sale on rummage sale items. The church is located at the corner of Park Street and East Noyes Boulevard. All proceeds are used to support missions.

Ham dinner

Canastota — St. Agatha’s Church of Canastota will hold a baked ham dinner at the Church Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5-7:30 p.m. Dinner includes baked ham, double stuffed baked potatoes, vegetable, brownie a la mode, drink and coffee. Cost is $1 for adults and $6 for children 8 and under. Tickets will be available at the door.

Organ recital

Hamilton — The First Baptist Church, 27 Broad St., Hamilton, will present an organ recital featuring guest artist Anne Laver on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 3:30 p.m. The recital will feature works by composers Bingham, Kokkonen, Manz, Mozart, Pärt, Rheinberger, Sweelinck, Vierne, and Wammes. Admission is free, with a catered reception to follow the concert in Fellowship Hall.

Harvest dinner

Oneida — St. John’s Eqiscopal Church will hold its Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. The menu includes turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, carrots, biscuits, and lots of pies for dessert. Also included is coffee, orange drink and milk. The dinner will be served family style. Dinners are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children (6-12) and children 5 and under are free. St. John’s is located at 341 Main St., Oneida. Dine in, take out and free home delivery are available. Contact Peter at 315-272-3218 or the church at 315-363-1940 with any questions.

Flags for Heroes

Utica — The Good News Center will once again post 1000 flags on Utica’s Memorial Parkway the week before Veterans Day, which will be on display Nov. 2-11. The flags will be tagged in memory or honor of a loved one. On Nov. 11, the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War I, a ceremony will take place at the Memorial Parkway where visitors can see the flags on display and hear keynote speaker, Jan Scruggs. Scruggs, a Vietnam veteran, founded the memorial that has become known as the Vietnam Wall. The cost to sponsor a flag is $35. You may also call for information on sponsoring a portion of the field. All proceeds will be used to support the Military Rehabilitation program at Sitrin Health Care Center. You can order by calling us at 315-735-6210.

St. Pat’s Fall Bazaar

Chittenango — St. Patrick’s Church, Chittenango, will host its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival will take place at the church (1341 Murray Drive) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights will include: gift basket raffles, a variety of crafters, a country store with fresh baked goods, live music, a chance wheel, and contests and games for children in the music corner. There will be a grand raffle with a top prize of $1,000. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Friendship Inn open each Thursday

MORRISVILLE — Friendship Inn at St. Joan of Arc Church offers a free weekly meal to the Morrisville community every Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. Non-denominational and open to all, regardless of financial need, Friendship Inn draws on a small army of volunteers who fulfill numerous tasks, from set-up, cooking, serving, to clean-up. Volunteers are always needed. Donations are welcome as well to supplement food offerings and to purchase equipment and supplies. Checks may be made out to Friendship Inn, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 6 Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 1087, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408. For more information contact Patty Higgins at (315) 684-3070.

Clothing donations accepted

ONEIDA — St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341 Main St., has been chosen by St. Pauly Textile, Inc. as a repository for used clothing. St. Pauly’s mission is to provide wearable clothing to people who need it, both in the United States and Third World countries. Items that can be collected include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed toys. No rags or fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods are accepted. Donations are not cut up or shredded. Items should be placed in plastic bags (no larger than 13 gal. size) and placed in the chute of the shed located on St. John’s driveway. Donations are acceptable any time of the day or night. This mission has provided more than 30 million garments to people all over the world who are in need.

Support for parents

Utica — Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a national organization founded in Arizona. The group will be led by Michelle Holliday, who has been trained by PAL. Some of the topics covered are: addiction cycle, traits and behaviors, delayed emotional growth, role of family and enabling behaviors. Meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. every other Monday at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-735-6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or online at www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Grief survivors

Utica — The Grief Survivors group meets every other Tuesday from 5:307:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Dropins welcome. This is a nondenominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-735- 6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Women at the Well

Utica — Women at the Well Women at the Well meets from 6:30–8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. All Christian women of any age are invited to come to Women at the Well to enrich their awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day. Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ, spiritual director, this evening becomes a time for receiving insights, as well as gaining support. For details, call The Good News Center at 315-735- 6210 or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Separated and divorced support group

Utica — The Separated and Divorced Support Group meets every other Sunday, 5- 6:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. The group meets in a warm, caring, confidential environment designed to help teach skills and practical information that will guide participants in rebuilding their lives after separation or divorce. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 315-735- 6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter. org, or visit us at www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

The Third Option

Utica — The Third Option meets every other Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p,m, at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Learn communication skills such as how to handle anger more constructively, resolve conf licts, and communicate better. Hear couples share how they overcame problems in their marriages. The Third Option support group is for married couples. For more information and to register call 315735- 6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org or visit us online www.thegoodnewscenter.org.