PrayerBreakfast

Wampsville— The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will celebrate its 5th Annual Prayer Breakfast with special guest speakers SpudWebb andMelba Moore on Saturday, Oct. 19at NewBeginnings Community Church in Wampsville. Annually, the Y has provided the prayer event to highlight its Christian heritage and mission, while featuring keynote speakers andmusic to share their inspirational stories of overcoming life challenges. The event also serves as a fund raiser for the Y’s Changing Lives Campaign, which raises funds for children and families in the Oneida, Rome and New Hartford areas who need services

BeadsforLife

Clinton— BeadforLife employs women artisans across Uganda, who find joy in creating beautiful thingswith their own hands, and the sale of their products supports B4L’s entrepreneurial training programs, giving women the knowledge and confidence they need to become business owners in their own right. We have a large selection of BeadforLife jewelry (made from recycled paper), plus baskets, collectibles, wood items, food items, clothing and toys from 38different countries in our Fair Trade Shop, Stone Presbyterian Church, 8South Park Row, Clinton. Hours are 10a.m .to 6:30p.m. every Thursday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. second Saturdays, and 10a.m. to 4p.m. on October 3rd at the Farmer’s Market on the Village Green in Clinton. Formoreinformation, contact Lauralyn Kolb, lkolb@ hamilton.edu, 315-725-1326, visit thewebsite atwww.stonepres.org or like themon Facebook atwww. facebook.com/stonepres.

An eveningwith Fr. John Rose

Oneida— Wednesday, Oct. 23at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 347 Main St.

ConsignmentShop accepting items

Oneida— The Second Hand Rose Consignment Shop of Oneida First Presbyterian Churchwill be accepting newand nearly newFall andWinterwomen’s and children’s items alongwith small household items. The shop is located on Broad and Stone Streets with parking in the rear. Shop hours are Wednesday throughSaturday from11a.m. to 3 p.m., taking consignments each day from 11a.m. to 2p.m.

Holy Land trip

Utica — The Good News Center will host a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Nov. 30through Dec. 10, led by Mark Kaminski, aswell as a local guidewho lives in Israel. The trip will visit the sites of Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, andmore. Prices include first-class accommodations, airfare, ground transportation and somemeals. For more information, call 315-7356210or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org or selectinternationaltours.com.

Lakeside Farmers Market

Bridgeport — The Lakeside Farmers Market, a collaboration of Bridgeport UnitedMethodist Church and the community, is every Thursday from 3-7p.m., rain or shine. Fresh produce, honey, eggs, andmore is available, as well as baked goods or a cooked chicken for supper. Themarket is located at 377Route 31in Bridgeport.

Church pantrymoved

Morrisville — The Morrisville Community Church Food Pantry has moved from the Cornell Cooperative Building, 100Eaton St., Morrisville, to the lower level of theMorrisville Community Church, located at 3824Swamp Road, Morrisville. New hours of operation are Tuesdays andWednesdays from 10a.m. to noon, and the first Saturday of each month from 10a.m. to noon. Food is available outside of normal hours during emergencies. For more information, contact the church at 315-684-3314.

Friendship Inn open each Thursday

MORRISVILLE— Friendship Inn at St. Joan of Arc Church offers a free weekly meal to theMorrisville community every Thursday beginning at 5p.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 aswell 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, 6Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 1087, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408. Formore information contact Patty Higgins at (315) 684-3070.

Clothing donations accepted

ONEIDA— St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341Main 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 theworld 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 MichelleHolliday, who has been trained by PAL. Someof the topics covered are: addiction cycle, traits and behaviors, delayed emotional growth, role of family and enabling behaviors. Meetings are 6:30-8p.m. every other Monday at TheGoodNews Center, 10475 CosbyManor 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 5:30-7:30p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475CosbyManor Road, Utica. Drop-ins welcome. This is a non-denominational support group for those sufferingthe loss of a loved one. Formore information contact The Good News Center at 315-735-6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

Women at theWell

Utica— Women at theWellWomen at theWellmeets from 6:30–8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at The Good News Center, 10475CosbyManor 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 themeach day. Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ, spiritual director, this evening becomes a time for receiving insights, aswell as gaining support. For details, call The Good News Center at 315735-6210or visit www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Separated and divorced support group

Utica— The Separated and Divorced Support Groupmeets every other Sunday, 5-6:30p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475Cosby 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 ThirdOption

Utica— The Third Optionmeets every other Sunday from6:30-8:30 p,m, at The Good News Center, 10475CosbyManor Road, Utica. Learn communication skills such as howto 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.