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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.

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 ìMentoring programî. 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 ís 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.

Holiday gift wrap

The Annual Holiday Gift Wrap event will be held 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. Dec. 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. 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. Keep the bells ringing

The Salvation Army bells is summoning people to remember those facing hardships during the holiday season. Volunteers are needed to help the fundraising effort that raises money to help local families in times of need. Bell ringing has already started and will end on Christmas Eve.

Anyone wishing to help can call The Salvation Army at 962-4681, The Red Kettle Center any time of the day or nght at 1-877- 764-7259, or go to www.redkettles.org and fill in the volunteer form online.

Bath board meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Bath Central School District will be held on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. in the District Office. Southern Tier Library meeting

Southern Tier Library System Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. December 19 at the Dormann Library, 101 West Morris Street, Bath.

If there is not sufficient trustees attending to make a quorum, the Executive Committee will meet to conduct System business. Hport board meeting

Hammondsport Central School will hold a Regular Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. December 20 in the High School library, Main Street school.