Food Pantry open

Vernon — The Holy Family Church Food Pantry on Peterboro Road in Vernon serves families in Vernon, Vernon Center, Sherrill, Oneida Castle and Oriskany Falls. The food pantry is open the first and third Monday and Friday of every month. Monday is open 5-6:30 p.m. and Friday is open 9:30-11 a.m. Fresh food is the fourth Thursday of every month open 3-4:30 p.m. The pantry will be open the following dates: Monday, June 3 and June 17; Friday, June 7 and June 21; and Thursday, June 27.

Stone Soup

Verona — Stone Soup, a free community dinner, will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Rock Road and Main Street in Verona. The Seventh Day Baptist Congregation will prepare and serve the meal. All are welcome. A free will offering is accepted and all proceeds go to support the Verona Area Food Pantry.

Spring Fun(d) Day

Cleveland — The Cleveland United Methodist Church will hold its 34th annual Spring Fun(d) Day on May 31 from 5-8 p.m. There will be a rummage and bake sale, as well as food. On June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will be a rummage and bake sale, chicken BBQ, games and bounce house, food, and music from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a charity auction at noon provided by Messier’s Auction Service.

Bible in an Hour

Sherrill — Plymouth Alliance Church will host “Fast Forward - The Bible in an Hour” on Wednesday, June 5, from 7-8 p.m. The Rev. Kurt Johnson will give an overview of the Bible’s contents in 45minutes. The focus will be on the Bible’s main points as well as highlight its united movement in broad, understandable ways. There will be a 10 minute question-and-answer following the event. For more information, call 315-363-5642.

Court Our Lady

Vernon — Cathol ic Daughters Court Our Lady 1250 will hold a Fun, Food and Friendship and Fifties Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, June 6, in the parish center of Holy Family Church in Vernon. The event will begin with a social time at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:45 p.m. All members of the court are encouraged to attend this informal and casual get together. Entertainment will include some good humor activities for enjoyment. Ladies from area parishes are also invited to come.

Sue Tyler and Kitty McMahon are organizing the spaghetti dinner menuplanning on the food items to be donated by the membership. Members who did not sign up need to call Sue Tyler at 315 363-1451 or Kitty McMahon at 315 363-6194 before June 4 as to what you food you will bring. Non-members should call for sign up only.

Everyone planning to attend is asked to bring her own table service Also, members who signed up to do setups and service should arrive beforehand at 4:30 p.m.

Craft Festival applicants wanted

Richfield Springs — Applications are currently being accepted for the 40th annual Friendship Craft Festival, sponsored by the Church Of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs. It will take place on Saturday, June 8 from9a.m. to 3 p.m. in Spring Park on Route 20. For information, an application and festival details go to www.rschurchofchristuniting.com or call Lani King at 315-858-9451.

Teens for Christ

Clinton — The Utica Area Teens for Christ Garage Sale will be held June 27-29 at the Clinton Arena Ice Skating Rink, 36 Kirkland Ave., Clinton, NY, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are also accepted as follows: Saturdays, June 1, 15, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, June 2, 23, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; andMonday, Wednesday and Friday, June 3, 5, 7 and 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations are tax deductible and arrangements can be made for pick up. Please be sure that items are in good condition. Please no clothes, TV’s, entertainment centers, mattresses, computers or books.

Holy Land trip

Utica — The Good News Center will host a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Nov. 30 through Dec. 10, led by Mark Kaminski, as well as a local guidewho lives in Israel. The trip will visit the sites of Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, and more. Prices include first-class accommodations, airfare, ground transportation and some meals. For more information, call 315-735- 6210 or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org or selectinternationaltours.com.

Lakeside Walkers

Sylvan Beach — The “Lakeside Walkers” walking group will meet in Sylvan Beach on Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. The group will begin at the picnic table closest to the bath house. Those interested in setting up walking times or checking in to see meeting times can visit www.meetup.com/ Lakeside-Walkers. On that site, different walking times and levels of difficulty will be posted and any weather cancellations. Those interested in organizing walks in other communities are also welcome to use the website. For more information, call Cindy Scott at 315-245-5962 or email SarahScott3030@gmail.com.

Church pantry moved

Morrisville — The Morrisville Community Church Food Pantry has moved from the Cornell Cooperative Building, 100 Eaton St., Morrisville, to the lower level of theMorrisville Community Church, located at 3824 Swamp Road, Morrisville. New hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Food is available outside of normal hours during emergencies. For more information, contact the church at 315-6843314.

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) 6843070.

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 GoodNews 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. Drop-ins welcome. This is a non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-7356210, 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 becomemore 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 groupmeets in awarm, 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 315735- 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 conflicts, 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 315-735-6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org or visit us online www.thegoodnewscenter.org.