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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. GST Boces course catalog

The winter/spring course catalog for GST Boces Adult Education and Training programs is now available. The catalog contains descriptions of the more than 265 courses offered, including career training, online and leisure courses and trips.

To receive a copy by mail, call 1-877-adulted. The catalog is available online at www.gstboces.org/adulted.

AAUW meeting

The Bath Branch of AAUW will host a visiting scholar from the New York State Council on the Humanities at a public meeting at 7:15 p.m. March 6 at the Steuben Health Facility.

Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner will discuss research on the influence of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) on Early American Women's Rights, and respond to questions and comments. The meeting is free to the public. Communicating problems?

The Center for Dispute Settlement is offering a free service to Steuben County residents to help with communication skills. The service is for residents under the age of 21. Services are confidential and a neutral person is available to help individuals.

For more information contact the Center for Dispute Settlement in Bath at 776- 6976.

Documentary film

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church will host a free showing of the documentary film An Inconvenient Truth on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty Street, Bath. The film is 95 minutes long and was created by Al Gore and gives the audience an introduction to global warming. No formal discussion is planned. The building is handicap-accessible.

For more information go to www.stthomasbath.org. H-port American Legion meetings

The Hammondsport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0407 will meet at 2 p.m. of the first Sunday every month at The Hammondsport American Legion, Rt. 54. Texas Hold Em Tournaments

Texas Hold Em Tournaments will be held at 1 p.m. Sundays at the Savona Fire Department. At 12 noon sign in for limited registration. The event will benefiting the Savona Fire Department. TV will be viewing games. For more information or questions call 776-7457. West End Gallery exhibits

The West End Gallery Artists will hold a "Little Gems - A collection of miniature paintings" on the first floor and "Director's Choice" on the second floor from Feb. 9 to March 16 at The West End Gallery, 12 W. Market St., Corning. For more information call 936-2011.

Meat loaf dinner

The John P. Eaton Legion Post 746 will hold a meat loaf dinner from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Legion Post, 145 Walnut St., Corning. There is a $7 donation per person. The dinner is sponsored by the Legion and will benefit special projects. Take outs will be available at 936-9658.

For more information contact Mary Lou Belles at 936- 6166. Village of Bath Housing Authority Board

The Village of Bath Housing Authority Board will meet at 4 p.m. the forth Monday of every month (except where a Holiday occures, then it will be held the week before.) The next meeting will be held on March 26. Equine Nutrition meeting

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will host an Equine Nutrition meeting from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Civil Defense Center, Bath.

Elise Able, quine nutritional representative with Blue Seal Feeds, will discuss equine nutrition for special needs horses. The regional NYS veterinarian will also present a brief presentation on national Animal Identification and the New York State Horse Health Assurance Program.

Lunch will be provided by Blue Seal Feeds. A $5 per person donation is requested to benefit Cornell Cooperative Extension and the 4-H horse program (fee waived for youth.) Registration is required by Feb. 22. To register or, for more information contact CCE at 664-2300. The event is sponsored by Blue Seal Feed Inc. Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. March 12 in the Empire Room of the Library Building at 101 West Morris Street. Bath.

Please call the Library at 776-4613 to confirm that the regular meeting has not been rescheduled. Free small buisness help

Corning Community College's Small Business Development Center offers free and confidential counseling to start-up, existing and home-based businesses. Help is available on business plans, start-up steps, loan requirements, cash flow projections, sources of funding, record keeping, marketing, hiring employees, and the certification process as a woman or minority-owned business.

To schedule an appointment at no charge, call the Small Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway West in Corning at 962-9461 or 1-800-358-7171 ext. 461. Chicken biscuit dinner

The Corning VFW Post will sponsor a chicken buscuit dinner for the benefit of the Greater Steuben Chapter American Red Cross Youth Program. The dinner will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 8 at the VFW, 281 Baker Street. The cost is $6 per person and take outs will be available.

Tickets will be available at the door or from the American Red Cross, 123 W. Market St., Corning. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Steuben Chapter American Red Cross youth programs.

For more information contact Elaine Meyers at 936- 3766. Eighth-grade parent night

Parents of eighth-graders are invited to attend a scheduling night at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Middle School cafeteria.

Middle School staff including Principal, Michael Siebert and Guidance Counselor, Danielle Rice will be on hand to discuss graduation requirements, the scheduling process, four-year plans, High School curriculum and the Career Decision Making Scale.

Following the presentation, there will be time for questions. Refreshments will be served. Kindergarten registration

Hammondsport- Kindergarten Registration for the 2007-2008 school year will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Hammondsport Primary School in the Primary Library.

To register, parents will need to show documentation that their child will be at least five years old by Dec. 1, 2007 (a birth certificate) and provide the child's immunization record. The immunizations required for public school attendance must be completed before entering school.

Lenten fish fry

The Cooper Plains Baptist Church will hold their first Lenten fish fry from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the church. The menu consists of fish, choice of macaroni and cheese or French fries, cole slaw, roll and butter and beverage. The price is $6.50 for regular dinner, $5 for half portion and $1 for pie. Take outs will be available. Senior Citizen bus trip

A Senior Citizen bus trip to the Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack will be on March 16. The trip includes a buffet lunch and a show (Irish Music), as well as gambling at the Casino.

Sign ups will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Municipal Building, Bath .

Children events

The Dormann Library will hold two events for children in K-grade 5 during mid-winter break week.

Pirate Day will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Events will consist of stories, songs, games and crafts. Snacks will be available.

Pirate Movie Day will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 23. The movie will be Walt Disney's "Treasure Island." The movie is rated G. Refreshments will be available.

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris St., bath. For more information call 776-4613.

EMT classes

Rural Health Community Systems, Inc. will offer Level II Emergency Medical Service classes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 and 24 at the Bath Ambulance Garage, 110 E. Steuben Street. Bath. The course - Advanced Management Skills - is offered through the professional instructors at JET, Inc. Tuition is free for registered Steuben County EMS providers. To register contact Art Jones (607) 794-0759 or CNIrhcs@stny.rr.com.

Can and bottle drive

The ACS Post Prom Committee of Avoca Central School will hold a can and bottle drive from 8 a.m. to noon March 24 at the drop off at the Avoca Central School Cafeteria. This event is a fundraiser to offset the cost of putting on the post prom party. Neighborhood Watch meeting

The Bath Neighborhood Watch Organization will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the village board room. The topic of discussion will be "What to expect when calling 911." Tim Wixom from the Steuben County 911 center will attend the meeting to provide information to the public. All are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. For more information you may contact the Bath Neighborhood Watch Organization by email at 'bathneighborhoodwatch@veri zon.net'

"Touch of Brass"

Hammondsport's Presbyterian Church on the Square will host the group of Rochester Jazz Musicians called "Touch of Brass" at 11 a.m. Feb. 25. Come earlier to enjoy a public pancake breakfast at the church from 8- 10:30 a.m. for a free will offering.

For more information contact Lynn Domras at 569- 2361 or email her at lynndomras@roadrunner.com. First Presbyterian Church Wednesday lunch

Wednesday luch will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 6 Pulteney Square, Bath from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Feb. 21. Soup and sandwich, $6; Soup or sandwich, $3; Desserts, $1. Beverage included. Take-outs will be available. Savona Free Library meeting

The Savona Free Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the library.