Drum recital slated for July 16 for July 15

ROME » Corey Colmey Drum Instruction will hold the 8th annual Drum Recital on Sunday, July 16 at The Beeches, 7900 Turin Road from 12-2 p.m. The recital will feature students performing a mix of pop, rock, blues and country. Admission is free. Snacks and beverages will be available. The public is welcome to attend.

Special program at Cazenovia Library

CAZENOVIA » Cazenovia Public Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State with a presentation by Teresa Woods of History Houses on Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room. Woods will introduce participants to New York’s suffragette movement though the story of American Girl Doll Samantha, a spunky young girl living in New York City in 1904. All dolls are welcome. For information, call (315) 655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Award winner announced

CANASTOTA » The Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce has presented its July 2017 Thank You Award to Joyce Gustin in appreciation of her work for the community.

Fairy House workshop set for July 21

CAZENOVIA » Cazenovia Public Library will host a Fairy House Building Workshop at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Families are invited to the Secret Garden Pavilion for an introduction to fairy lore through stories read aloud before building begins. All materials will be provided, including a base and an array of natural objects, such as bark, pinecones, pine needles, leaves, twigs, moss and acorns. Admission to Stone Quarry Hill Art Park is included in the program. Workshop size is limited to ensure program quality. Registration is required. Stop by the library or call (315) 655-9322 to reserve a spot.

Free lunch program offered this summer

ONEIDA » Oneida City Schools will be offering a free summer feeding program Monday through Thursday each week through Aug. 17. Meals are available free of charge to everyone younger than 18. The cost to anyone 18 and older is $4 per meal. Locations will be Durhamville Elementary School, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Willard Prior and North Broad Street schools from 12-12:30 p.m. Menus will be posted at the site locations. Parents should notify food service staff of any allergies their children may have.

30th class reunion planned

VERONA » The VVS Class of 1987 will hold its 30th class reunion on July 2829. Anyone interested in attending is invited to join the Facebook group, “VVS Class of 1987 30th reunion” or e-mail Carolyn Maciag at tmaciag@ rochester.rr.com for details. RSVP is needed by July 21 for Friday’s dinner event.

OPL board will meet July 11

ONEIDA » The Board of Trustees of Oneida Public Library will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the library’s Local History Room, 220 Broad St. The public is invited to attend. The History Room permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped. For more information, call the Oneida Library at (315) 363-3050.

Rabies vaccination clinic slated for July 11

GEORGETOWN » The Madison County Department of Health will hold a rabies vaccination clinic on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the Georgetown Highway Garage, Route 26. Public Health Law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated by 4 months of age. Vaccinations are available free of charge to Madison County residents. A $5 donation is requested to help defray clinic costs. All animals must be at least 3 months of age and be properly restrained.

BOCES board will meet July 12

VERONA » The MadisonOneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services will meet Wednesday, July 12 at 5 p.m. in the District Office Board Room at 4937 Spring Road.

ADA celebration set for July 27

ONEIDA » A celebration of the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be held Thursday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. The event will feature a meet and greet with guest speaker Matt Hamill, mixed martial artist and wrestler who has competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, followed by the official proclamation, speakers and a celebration march. For more information, contact Jen- nifer Lea at (315) 3634672 ext. 228.

Legion bike show planned for July 29

MUNNSVILLE » American Legion Riders Post 54 will hold their 4th Annual Bike Show & Swap Meet on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Legion, 6311 E. Hill Road. All bikes are welcome. Free vendor spaces and on-site camping will be available. For information, call Digger at (315) 4042461. Food will be available for purchase.

Class of 1962 seeks classmates

ONEIDA » The Class of 1962 from Oneida High School is holding its 55th Class Reunion on July 14 and 15. The Class Committee is looking to make contact with these missing classmates: Marcia Bazell Fidell, William Bechtold, Linda DevaulEmig, Robert Dixon, John Ingalls, Marita Lopez-Mena, Sharon Parker Smith, Harry Simmons, Jerome Spear, SusanTweedy. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ralph Shortell at rms289@aol.com or Patty Johnson at wallyj2670@ aol.com.

Croquet Nights offered at Sherrill Library

SHERRILL » The Friends of the Sherrill Kenwood Library will be sponsoring Croquet Nights every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in July and August. Participants are invited to turn off their electronics and enjoy some family time outside playing croquet.

Junior book club meets July 11

CAZENOVIA » The Wild and Wonderful Readers junior book club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cazenovia Public Library Story Garden Room. The group will discuss the 2014 Newbery Honor winner, “Doll Bones” by Holly Black. The club is open to children ages 9-12. Books are available at the circulation desk. For information, call (315) 655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

Card making workshop planned for July 14

CAZENOVIA » Local artist and author Jeanette Robertson will present a seasonal greeting card workshop for adults at Cazenovia Public Library on Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Stop by or call the library at (315) 655-9322 to reserve a spot.

Landmarks Day set

MORRISVILLE » The Morrisville Historic Preservation Commission will present Local Landmarks Day on Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m., commencing at the historic Engine House. Matthew Urtz, Madison County Historian, will discuss stories behind original deeds of historic properties, including the original deed of the Engine House. The presentation to this year’s winner of the Marion H. Taylor Preservation Award will follow Urtz’s talk. Concluding the program will be a tour of the Engine House and refreshments. At 11 a.m., Sheriff Bonney, a.k.a. Sue Greenhagen will present “Stories in Stone,” a walking tour through the old Morrisville cemetery, rain or shine. For more information, contact Carolyn Gerakopoulos at (315) 4155138.

SVCS board will meet July 11

MUNNSVILLE » Stockbridge Valley Central School will conduct its Re-Organizational Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in room S201. The regular Board of Education meeting will be held immediately afterwards.

Christmas in July sale

MORRISVILLE » Second Chance Thrift Shoppe of CNY, Inc. will be having a Christmas in July sale every Friday and Saturday in July, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Christmas items throughout the shop will be 50 percent off. The shop is located on Route 20, a half mile west of Morrisville. Second Chance Thrift Shoppe of CNY, Inc. is a not for profit organization operated solely by volunteers and all merchandise is acquired through donations. All net proceeds are donated to local animal rescue organizations. For information about future sales and promotions, visit www.facebook.com/secondchancemorrisvilleny.

Exhibit open through Aug. 5

PETERBORO » The John Brown Lives traveling exhibit, “Dreaming of Timbuctoo” will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 12-4 p.m. each day until Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5304 Oxbow Road. Admission is $5. The exhibit describes Gerrit Smith’s 1846 gift of 40 acres of land to each of 3000 black men in order to assure voting rights, the persons who moved to the Lake Placid area to work their land, and the ongoing archeological work at the site of the 120,000 acres that came to be known as Timbuctoo.