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Book group

The Hammondsport Public Library offers a book discussion group for adults, on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library. New members are always welcome. Interested readers may contact the Hammondsport Public Library for more information at 569-2045. Improving driver safety

The staff of the Caregiver Resource Center of the Steuben County Office for the Aging can help you sort out the issues and make suggestions for improving elderly driving safety.

For confidential help call 664-298 or visit the Steuben County Office for the Aging web site at www.steubencony.org.

Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Unit 173 meets every second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Charles Wescott Post on William Streeet in Bath. Can and bottle donations

The Bath Band Boosters are requestion donations of cans and bottles to be brought to the collection cage, located at the Robie Street entrance to the Haverling High School. The money will go towards new band uniforms.

Bath senior trip

The Village and Town of Bath Senior Trip for November 28-29 will be an overnight to Christmas in Lancaster. The trip includes accommodations, two shows, dinner, and breakfast. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. on November 28, 2006.

Sign-ups will take place at the Bath Municipal Building at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2006.

SPCA donations

The Finger Lakes SPCA is requesting area residents to continue donating returnable cans and bottles to the shelter on State Route 54. The recyclable materials are a significant source of income for the SPCA.

Volunteers also are needed to assist in the delivery of returnable materials to recycling centers and in walking dogs and cleaning facilities. For further information, call 776-3039.

Volunteers needed

 Steuben County Health Care Facility needs shoppers, visitors, and coffee hour hosts to serve the residents. Flexible, varied hours with these tasks.

 Catholic Charities needs volunteers to advocate for individuals or families through the Mentoring program. Schedule is flexible.

 Steuben Coordinated Transportation needs drivers to transport senior citizens from Avoca, Savona, and other areas to appointments. Mileage reimbursement is available.

 Office for Aging s Project Care needs volunteers to assist seniors in shopping and getting to medical appointments.

 Bath VA needs several volunteer drivers to pick up veterans for their medical appointments. Volunteers would have use of vehicles provided by the VA.

 Tax counselors are needed for two different programs during the tax season of 1/15/07 through 4/15/07. Volunteers are also needed as greeters and as a media person.

Living Nativity

The Cohocton Assembly of God will hold a drive through living nativity from 6:30-8:30 p.m. December 8, 9, and 10, at the Cohocton Assembly of God, 31 N. Dansville St. (Rt. 415.), Cohocton. For more information call 384-5952. National Family Caregiver Month

November is National Family Caregiver Month and the Steuben County Office for the Aging asks for area residents to join them in saluting the many dedicated caregivers of our community that make it possible for older adults to remain independent in their own homes. Caregivers help with errands, appointments, personal care, housekeeping, and much more. The Caregiver Resource Center provides support for caregivers through education, guidance, referrals, and encouragement. For more information call 664-2298.

Holiday gift wrap

The annual Holiday Gift Wrap event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 3-24 at the Holiday Gift Wrap Booth in front of Barbara Moss, Center Court, Arnot Mall Big Flats.

Volunteers will wrap holiday gifts to raise funds for the Chemung-Schuyler- Steuben chapter of the American Cancer Society. The money is for cancer, research, advocacy, education, and services that benefit the Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben communities.

For more information contact Louise at 734-1553 ext. 2.

Joy of giving

Bath Knights of Columbus are seeking toys for needy children and financial donations to provide food baskets for the elderly. Deposit new or good used toys in barrels located throught the area. The barrels are located at: North American Philips, Steuben County Office Building, Bath National Bank (West End and Hammondsport Offices), CVS Drugs, Eckerds, Save-A-Lot, KMart, P&C, Bath Legion, Steuben Trust.

Tax deductible financial can be sent to: Knights of Columbus, Council 5147, PO Box 745, Bath, NY 14810. For information about food baskets contact Rocco Angus at 583-2021 between 4-8 p.m.

Sign-ups will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. November 25, December 1 and 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 321 W. Washington St., Bath. To qualify for the Toy Program, you must be 10 years of age or younger and reside in the Bath Knights of Columbus District.

Santa's day off will be December 7 at Bath National Bank, Liberty Street. Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration

The 26th Annual Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Bath Rod and Gun Club, Telegraph Rd., Bath. Pearl Harbor survivors and families, law enforcement officers, color guards, and guest speaker Navy Chaplin Jerry Hamblin will be attending the ceremony. Refreshments will be available following inside the Rod and Gun Club. All area residents are welcome to join the ceremony.

Flu clinic

A free "Drive-thru" Flu Clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 2 at the North Hornell Bus Garage, Avondale Ave., Hornell, and the Campbell- Savona Bus Garage, 8242 State Rte. 415, Campbell. There will be 500 free flu shots per location. No pets allowed and short sleeved shirts are recommended.

For more information or questions call the Steuben County Public Health at 664-2438.

Budget workshop

The Village of Hammondsport Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop at 4:30 p.m. December 4 in the Village Office, 41 Lake Street, Hammondsport. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2007/2008 General Fund Budget. Holiday Caring donors needed

The holiday season is sometimes a time of struggle and hardship because there is not enough money for gifts and special meals.

United Way of the Southern Tier provides a connection point for potential donors and human service agencies to join forces and make the holiday season brighter for families and children.

Participating organizations and the needed services can be found at www.uwst.org/holidaycarin g2006.asp. The list changes frequently, and contributors can choose from a variety of opportunities, including adopting a family and volunteering.

Potential donors are asked to review the list, and then contact the organization to work out the donation details. Single Adult Fellowship dance

The Single Adult Fellowship presents a dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2 featuring live music by White River at the First Presbyterian Methodist Church, Painted Post. Open to all divorced, widowed, separated or never married. Must be 21 years of age to attend.