The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Toddler Tuesday’s at Sherril-Kenwood Library
Sherrill — The SherrillKenwood Library Toddler Tuesday, 11-11:45 a.m. offers a chance to introduce children to all the library has to offer. Join the library for stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. The program will be held every Tuesday in September and October.
Scouting for Food
Oneida — The Oneida Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are collecting food donations for those in need on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the city of Oneida. Donations needed include canned items such as vegetables, meats, chili, soups or juice, and baby formula, boxed or bagged meals and pasta. Donations should be in plastic bags and placed on doorsteps for pick-up. The items will be donated to local food pantries.
Baskets Galore Fundraiser
Oneida Castle — Holy Cross Academy is sponsoring Baskets Galore on Saturday Nov. 2 at the Verona Fire House, 5555 Volunteer
Ave in Verona. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for viewing, and raffle drawings for over 100 baskets will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be sold and guests are also welcome to bring their own. Proceeds will benefit the school’s academic programs. For more information or to reserve a table, call 315-363-1669.
Pancake breakfast fundraiser
Munnsville — There will be a pancake fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at SVCS cafeteria. The event will benefit the Stockbridge Valley Youth Sports. Adults will pay $8 and students will pay $5, children under 5 are free.
National Caregiver Month
Canastota — Madison County Office for the Aging will celeberate caregivers with a special program on Thursday, Nov. 7 from10 to 11 a.m. at the Office for the Aging. For more information, call Melanie at 315
697-5700.
Parade of Lights event
Canastota — Canastota will be hosting a Parade of Lights event on Nov. 30
Underground Railroad discussion
Waterville — Dr. NormanK. Dann will speak on “The Underground Railroad: Runaway Slaves on the Road to Peterboro” at Waterville Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
Zonta meeting
Canastota — The Oneida
Area Zonta Club will host its monthly dinner/business meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Theodore’s Restaurant. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.
Financial Aid Day at MVCC
Utica — MVCC will host SUNY Financial Aid Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Payne Hall.
The Great Race of 1908 presentation
Sherrill — Bob Sblendorio will host a presentation on The Great Race of 1908 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Sherrill Kenwood Free Library.