Benefit planned for March 11

CANASTOTA >> A benefit for Oneida resident Eric Lawrence will be held Saturday, March 11 from 1-5 p.m. at the Canastota VFW, 3835 Canal Road. Lawrence has been diagnosed with invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Proceeds will be used for medical expenses. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, music, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 per person, $15 per couple and $25 per family. For more information, contact Joyce Cornish at (315) 761-6783. To make a donation to Lawrence, visit www.gofundme.com/campaign-for-my-dad-eric-lawrence

Business After Hours set for March 16

ONEIDA>> The Chamber of Commerce March Business After Hours event will be hosted by Commonfund Mortgage, 210 Farrier Ave., on Thursday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. The event is free for all chamber members and their employees. The cost is $10 for non-members. RSVP to office@oneidachamberny.org by March 14.

Historical association will meet Sunday

DURHAMVILLE>> The Town of Verona Historical Association will meet Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at 6600 Germany Road. Randy Phillips will present a program on the Oneida Indians’ History and Culture. The public is invited to attend.

Scholarship applications available

VERONA>> Fred “Fritz” Scherz Jr., councilman on the Verona Town Board, will sponsor the 8th 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, 2017. Additionally, the student must have lived in the Town of Verona since at least Dec. 1, 2016, and must be voluntarily engaged in community service or must have created a community project. Scherz created the scholarship in 2010 in memory of his father, Fred Scherz Sr. Complete rules and application are available at www.fritzscherz.com. Deadline to apply is May 13.

Student artwork on display at library

SHERRILL>> The Sherrill Kenwood Library Community Art Wall will feature the artwork from students at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central Schools during the month of March.

Seniors group will meet March 16

CANASTOTA >> The Canastota/Lenox Seniors will meet on Thursday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Canastota, 144 Center St.

Solar workshops offered monthly

ONEIDA>> CNY Solar will hold a free solar workshop the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at its new location, 2111 Genesee St. Refreshments will be served.

Time change for town boardmeeting

CHITTENANGO>> The time for the Sullivan Town Board meeting on March 15 has been changed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call (315) 687-7221.

Presentation on ‘fake news’ at Cazenovia Library

CAZENOVIA>> Cazenovia Public Library welcomes Cazenovia resident Ken Harper to the Community Room on Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. for a presentation titled “Making Sense of Fake News.” Harper, an award-winning designer, professor, photojournal- ist and media educator, will provide tips and techniques to find relevant and credible information about ongoing events around the world. Harper currently serves as an associate professor and the first director of the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. For information on this and other library events, call (315) 655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Hamilton Library events

HAMILTON>> Hamilton Public Library has scheduled the following events: Tuesday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. Story Time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers is held in the children’s story room, led by Early Childhood Educator, Hilary Virgil. Story Time for preschoolers will be held in the community room, led by guest teacher Joan Ford. Adult Coloring Club takes place Thursday, March 16 from 2:30-4 p.m. On Friday, March 17 from 2-4 p.m. the library will hold Lego Fun Dropin and Build for ages 3 and older.

Chili cook off will benefit scholarship fund

CANASTOTA>> Micieli’s Roadhouse and Comfort Dining will host a chili cook off fundraiser on Saturday, March 18 from 12-3 p.m. at Micieli’s, 3177 Seneca Turnpike. The cost is $3 per person to taste and judge. of Chefs’ Culinary Scholarship fund.

Social dance set for March 25

ONEIDA>> A social dance will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Greater Oneida Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. Live music will be provided by Double Image from 7-10:30 p.m. Admission is $15 per person, and the dance is open to the public. For information, call the Kallet at (315) 363-8525.