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NYS Safe Boating course

The Steuben Co. Sheriff's Department, along with the Finger Lakes Boating Museum, will offer the NYS Safe Boating course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 and April 21 at the Glenn Curtiss Museum, St. Rt. 54, Hammondsport. Attendance for both classes is mandatory. There is no charge for people taking the course, however a $5 donation to the Glenn Curtiss Museum, for the use of their facilities, is requested.

The Boating Safety course is intended for all young boat operators between the ages of 10 and 18 who wish to operate a motor boat, and is the mandatory course required for everyone, regardless of age, who wish to operate a personal watercraft, wave-runner and jetski's. Those who successfully complete the course will be issued a NYS Safe Boating certificate.

For those interested in taking the course are asked to call the Steuben Co. Sheriff's Office at 1-800-724- 7777 to pre register for the course. Class size is limited. 2events include: free blood pressure check, food stamp eligibility prescreen, free book with new Library card, building tours and refreshments, compliments of Wegmans. Children events include: face painting, crafts, bean bag game, balloons and snacks. KLP launches Annual Membership Drive

Keuka Lake Players has revamped their membership benefits for the 2007 season. Members joining KLP at the basic level will get the monthly E-newsletter, an invitation to the Annual Dinner, discounts on tickets for the three show season, preferred seating and free admission to in-house theater craft workshops. Dues are $10 for basic individual or $25 for basic family membership which includes all immediate family members.

Keuka Lake Players is a community based voluntary organization, dedicated to preserving, encouraging and teaching live theater in West Central New York by providing opportunities for the public to see learn about and take part in live theater. Students interested in the arts are encouraged with KLP granted scholarships. The organization also contributes to local community projects with talents and funding.

For more information contact Stewart at 776-9523, or Membership Coordinator, Amber Payne at 346-9523. Avoca Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2007-2008 school year will be held at the Avoca Central School on the following dates:

+ From Noon to 6 p.m.

April 23.

+ From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24.

To register, parents will need to show a birth certificate proving that their child will be at least five years old by Dec. 1, 2007 and a current immunization record. Immunizations are required for public school attendance before entering.

Phone calls will be accepted for appointments on April 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Call Mrs. Weldy in the Elementary Office at 566- 2221 x-122. Spring story programs

The Dormann Library will begin its Spring story programs started March 19. New this year will be a program for children under three and their parent/ caregiver. This program is held on Mondays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. The dates will be March 19-June 11. Songs, rhymes, and simple stories will be presented.

The preschool story hour is for ages three-five. This program will be on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. The dates will be March 21-June 13. Each week has a special theme with stories, songs, games, and a craft.

Visit the library web site at www.dormannlibrary.org for a list of the themes.

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris Street in Bath, NY. For more information call 776- 4613. Mother's Day Smorgasbord

St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport will hold their annual Mother's Day Smorgasbord Supper from 4-6:30 p.m. May 5. The cost is as follows: $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and free for children 3 years of age and younger. Take outs will be available. The menu will include roast beef, ham, chicken, and meatloaf with a variety of casseroles, fruit and assorted salads, vegetables, assorted breads, dessert and beverages. A complimentary glass of wine will be available for those that are 21 years of age and older. The event will be chaired by Nancy French.

Holy Services

The First Presbyterian Church on the Square in downtown Bath announces the following Holy Week Services:

+ At 8:30 a.m. April 8 (Easter Sunday) will be Contemporary Worship, live music. Also on April 8 at 11 a.m. is Traditional Worship, Senior Choir and special music.

The location is handicap accessible anad coffee hour will be held at both services.

Rev. Douglas Maddan, Pastor, will lead the services of the local church. Peg Inglis is Director of Music. Rediscover Your Musical Heritage

Join the North Baptist Church for a Sacred Harp singing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 at North Baptist Church, 127 Sly Avenue, Corning.

The Sacred Harp is a shaped-note hymn book containing early American Sacred music, including hymns, anthems, fuguing tunes and camp meeting songs. The music is sung in a vigorous four part a cappella harmony. Admission is free and all singers are welcome.

For more information contact Bob Wheeler at (570) 827-0158 or email at rwwofnelson@chilitech.com. Flower arranging class

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is getting back to basics by offering public classes in a number of educational areas. The first session, from their agriculture/ horticulture department, Flower Arranging, will be offered at 6 p.m. April 16 at the Cooperative Extension Learning Center in Bath.

The class will be led by Tom Cortright, owner of Flowers by Cortright in Corning. He will guide the participants to each build a rounded centerpiece that can

be adapted into several various designs. While the class creates their arrangements, Cortright will provide plenty of background information such as where flowers tend to come from and the price of producing the flowers.

Cost of the class is $15 per person. All materials will be provided. Participants should bring their own pruning shears. With only 15 spaces available in this class, reservations should be made quickly before April 12 to 664-2307 or sms64@cornell.edu to secure a space. Wine Country Toastmasters

Wine Country Toastmasters will meet the first and third Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the County Health Care Facility, Co. Rte. 113, Bath. The meeting will discuss enhancing communication and leadership skills. The next meeting will be held April 17.

For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org. P-burgh Senior Citizens Club

Starting April 19 the Prattsburgh Senior Citizens Club will meet at 6 p.m. the first and thrid Thursday of every month through Nov. 2007 in the Prattsburgh Methodist Church dining

room, 4 Porter St. The meeting are open to all Prattsburgh seniors, ages 55 and over. Bring a dish to pass and your own table servie, enjoy the social time, special events, get to know your neighbors, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. For additional information call 522-7853.

Family Movie Night

The Dormann Library will host its Family Movie Night at 7 p.m. April 20 at the library.

This month in celebration of Spring and the return of the wild animals we will be watching "Over the Hedge". This movie is rated PG.

Everyone is invited to movie night refreshments will be served.

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris Street in Bath. For more information, call 776-4613.

Bath Billiards Club

Bath Billiards Club open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 14 and 15 at Bath Billiards Club, 7194 Rt. 415, Bath. New member discounts will be available. Events include billiards, cards, chess and more.

For more information call 622-5360. Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursday evenings. For more information call 1-800- 286-3407. Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. April 9 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.

Bath Relay for Life

A Team Captain Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 10 at the Days Inn, 330 W. Morris St., Bath. Anyone wishing to form a team or get more information about what relay is about is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Rita at 566-2604.

Savona Free Library

The Savona Free Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. April 9 in the library. S.A.L Annual Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

The S.A.L. Annual Chicken and Biscuit Dinner will be held from 2-5 p.m. April 15. The dinner is free and only for senior citizens 55 and older. Take outs will not be available.

Pre-K registration

Registration for the fall 2007 pre-kindergarten program will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16-18 at the Vernon E. Wightman Elementary School. The child's birth certificate and immunization record are required.

Children who will turn four on or before Dec. 1, 2007

and are residents of the Bath Central School District are eligible to attend the program during the 2007-08 school year. To add your child to the list of eligible students or for more information, contact the school at 776-4123 ext. 5110. Bath Area Community Chorus

The Bath Area Community Chorus is looking for members. Singers residing in the Bath area and surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the new choral group. Rehearsals will be held at Haverling High School on the following dates:

+ From 7- 9 p.m. April 17

+ From 2- 4 p.m. April 29 + From 7-9 p.m. May 8

+ From 2-4 p.m. May 20

An informal performance follows the last rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the Haverling High School Auditorium. The group will be led by Neil Bryson, Choral Director at Haverling High School; Dr. Carl Johengen, Co-Minister of Music at St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Bath; and Mrs. Peg Inglis, Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church of Bath. For more information, send an e-mail to bathchorus@yahoo.com.

Road closing

This Tuesday, April 10, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department Inc. will be installing a new water line

across East Morris St. in the Village of Bath. The road will be closed to traffic between Wilson Ave. and Halsey St. for the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local residents will have access to their driveways. The Volunteer Fire Department apologizes for the disruption of the area.

There will also be restricted access on Monday, April 9 while they make the cuts in the blacktop.

Radical Reptiles

The Tanglewood staff will present Radical Reptiles at 10:30 a.m. April 21 at Mossy Bank Nature Center. The event is presented by the Tanglewood staff. Bring the family to learn about and enjoy the reptiles.

Employment Fair

Persons interested in full or part time employment with the county's leading human service organization are invited to an employment fair at 5 p.m. April 17 at the Hornell State Office Building. The Arc of Steuben is recruiting candidates for positions in a number of different departments, including direct support. Representatives from the Arc's Human Resources department will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. "To Have and to Hold"

"To Have and to Hold," an exhibit of classic wedding gowns of yesteryear, presented

Continued from page 11 by Lorraine Loomis- Konig, will be on display from April 20 to June 17 at The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. The museum is open daily from 10-4 until April 30. Beginning May 1, the museum will be open 9-5, Mon.-Sat., and 10-5 on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 and older and $4 for students 7- 18. Children under six are free. Group rates sare 10 or more are available.

For more information call 569-2160 or go online to www.glenncurtissmuseum.org.