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FLP open auditions

The Keuka Lake Players will hold open auditions for their performance, Fiddler on the Roof. Auditions will be held from 6-9 p.m. June 4 and 6 at the Hammondsport High School Auditorium, Main St, Hammondsport. Come prepared to audition with a song from the show.

For more information call 569-2834. Auction and flea market

The Weston Presbyterian Church, mission fund raiser will hold an auction and flea market June 9 at the Tyrone Fire Department, County Route 226, Tyrone. Auction viewing will be held at 9 a.m. and will start at 11 a.m. The flea market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Donations will be accepted and areas for non-profits vendors call Marion at 583-2799. Haverling Alumni Banquet

The Annual Haverling Alumni Banquet will be held on June 22 at the VFW, Rte. 54, Bath. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., $17 per person. Speaker of the evening will be Luther Hoffman, former Haverling band director.

Reservations may be made to Haverling Alumni Association c/o Christine Wallace, 108 E. Steuben St., Bath, 14810. Please include a check made payable to Haverling Alumni Assoc. Deadline for reservations is June 15.

For more information call Christine Wallace at 776- 9070. Bath commencement ceremony

The commencement ceremony for the Haverling High School Class of 2007 will be held at 11 a.m. June 23 in the High School gymnasium.

Graduates will receive eight to ten tickets for admission to the ceremony. Guests without a ticket may watch the ceremony via a live feed in the auditorium. P-burgh School Alumni Banquet

The annual Prattsburgh School Alumni Banquet will be held on June 23, at the school cafetorium at a cost of $16. Doors open at 5 p.m. for school tours. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Paid reservations a must by June 7. Please make check payable and send to: Margy Weaver, Treasurer, 9492 Mutton Hollow Road, Prattsburgh, NY, 14873.

For more information call 522-3356. Haverling regular meeting

The Board of Education of the Bath Central School District will hold a Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. June 6 in the District Office. Following the Regular Meeting the board of education will hold a building workshop. Women Business Owners' Roundtable

The Women Business Owners' Roundtable will meet at 9 a.m. June 13 at Corning Community College's Small Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway, Corning. Denis Sweeney Enterprises will present "How to Overcome the Fear of Advertising." Call the SBDC at 962-9461 for information.

Golf Classic

The 9th Annual Davenport and Taylor Golf Classic will be held on June 14 at the Bath Country Club. Many events will take place. Proceeds benefit the construction of a new Rehabilitation Services Building. Registration deadline is June 8.

For more information call 776-8671 or email khfmaj@idmh.org. Community Food

Distribution

The Salvation Army of Corning, in co-operation with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, will hold a Community Food Distribution from 6:30-8 p.m. June 14 at The Salvation Army, 32 Denison Parkway East, Corning. Please bring bags or boxes to hold your items. Car seat check and distribution

A car seat/booster seat car check and distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9 at the Hornell Fire Department. No appointment needed. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. For more information call 664- 2438. Third Annual Peace Banquet

The Third Annual Peace Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at the PeaceWeaver Retreat Sanctuary, Crouse Rd., Bath. A gourmet Italian dinner will take place with the cost for adults at $10 and free for kids 12 years of age and under. Donations will be accepted and will go to support the scholarship fund. RSVP by June 1. For more information call 776-4060. Kiwanis Summer

Soccer

Last sign-ups for the Kiwanis Summer Soccer will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 4 at the concession stand, varsity soccer field off Charles St. The cost is $10. Antique show postponed

St. Thomas Episcopal Church antique show, originally scheduled for June 9, has been postponed the Rev. Brad Benson announced last week.

Plans for a new date have not yet been finalized Benson said.

Avoca/Wheeler Lions

The Avoca/Wheeler Lions will beet at 6 p.m. June 5 at the Country Cafe in Avoca. Guest speaker will be Mads Skipanes from Stavanger, Norway, who has been an exchange student at the Avoca Central School for the past year. Mitchellsville Cemetery Association

The Mitchellsville Cemetery Association Annual Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. June 6 at the cemetery. Arts extravaganza

Join Dana Lyon students for their arts extravaganza at 7 p.m. June 6 in the auditorium. The students will present, A New York State of Mind, a musical tour of our state that celebrates the people and places of New York.

The Bath Band Boosters will hold a Bath "Teachers with Talent" Recital and Ice Cream Social at 7 p.m. June 14 at the Haverling High School auditorium. Come and listen to Bath Music Teachers perform.

Tickets in advance can be purchased at the high school office and Deb's Books and Things on Liberty St. The cost of tickets purchased in advance is $5 for adults, students and senior citizens for $3 and children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets at the door will be $7 for adults, $5 for student and senior citizens and children under 5 for free. All proceeds will support the Bath Instrumental students. Improving driver safety

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

For confidential help visit the Steuben County Office for the Aging website 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 St., Bath.

SPCA donations

The Finger Lakes SPCA is requesting area residents to continue donating returnable cans and bottles to the shelter on St. Rte. 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. Communication 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. 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. 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 occurs, then it will be held the week before.) Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. June 11 in the Empire Room of the Library Building, 101 W. Morris St., Bath.

Please call the Library at 776-4613 to confirm that the regular meeting has not been rescheduled. Spring story programs

The Dormann Library will hold a program for children under three and their parent/caregiver.

The program is held on Mondays from 10:30-11 a.m. until June 11. Songs, rhymes, and simple stories will be presented.

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

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

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris St., Bath.

For more information call 776-4613. 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.

Senior trips

A Bath Village/Town senior trip will be held on August 8 to a luncheon cruise on Skaneatelas Lake and Thoroughly Modern Mille at the Merry Go Round Theater, Auburn. Sign ups will be held Monday, June 25 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village of Bath Municipal Building, 110 Liberty St., Bath. Wine Country Toastmasters

Wine Country Toastmasters will beet 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.

For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org. "To Have and to Hold"

"To Have and to Hold," an exhibit of classic wedding gowns of yesteryear, presented by Lorraine Loomis- Konig, will be on display until June 17 at The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, 8419 St. Rt. 54, Hammondsport. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 and older and $4 for students 7-18. Children under six are free. Group rates are 10 or more are available.

The museum is open from 9-5, Monday-Saturday, and 10-5 on Sunday

For more information call 569-2160 or go online to www.glenncurtissmuseum.or g. Bird walk and breakfast

Peter Robbins will present the Geology of the Bath and Hammondsport area at 10:30 a.m. June 16 at Mossy Bank Nature Center. Discover how this beautiful area was formed. Bath VA Walking Tours

To demonstrate the pride of the Bath VA, the Bath VA Dietetic Staff will conduct walking tours of the grounds every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. until Sept. 29, 2007.

Veterans, employees, and their families as well as the general public are welcome to join the tours and there is not cost to participate.

For questions or for more information call Dietary Staff at 664-4717. Arbor Day Foundations

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Youth Shade Trees." From pruning in the early years of a tree's life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers timely and practical tips.

For a free copy, send your name and address to: How To Prune, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or go online at www.arborday.org. Cohocton Bible School

The Cochocton Assembly of God will hold a vacation bible school, Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God's word, from 6-8 p.m. June 25 and 29 at 31 N. Dansville St. (Rt. 415,) Cohocton. The event is for children from four years of age through 6th grade. Bible stories and verses, songs, dance, games and snacks will be available. 4th Annual Golf Tournament

The St. James Mercy Foundation will hold their 4th Annual Gold Tournament with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. June 8 at Twin Hickory Golf Club. The event will be held rain or shine. Many great prizes and drawings, including a chance to win a free car courtesy of Maple City Dodge.

A limited number tournament sponsorships and teams are still available. Food and beverages will be provided on the course and a dinner will follow the event in the club house. Payment is due at the time of registration, June 1, 2007.

The event is sponsored by the St. James Mercy Southern Tier Health Associates. All proceeds from the event will benefit the health care needs of the local community.

For more information contact Jennifer Bixby at the St. James Mercy Foundation at 324-8135. Stueben Water Day Festival

The Steuben County Environmental Management Council and Steuben Sierra Club Committee are sponsoring a Steuben Water Day Festival. The event will take place on Sunday, June 3 from 12-4 p.m. at Champlin Beach on the south end of Keuka Lake. It will be an opportunity for fun and learning about a variety of water topics: the water cycle, stream processes, stormwater management, the importance of water to health, pollution, sewage treatment, flooding, recreation, fishing, water safety, and lake history.

There will be hands-on activities for all ages. Local science teachers will provide instruction in basic water testing and identification of the plants and animals in Keuka Lake.

Exhibits will include "Living Stream" from the Bath Fish Hatchery, Cayuga Nation Environmental Task Force, Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District, Steuben County Sheriff's dive trailer, Peaceweavers, Chemung Basin River Trail Partnership, Keuka Lake Association, Steuben County Historical Society, Hammondsport Library, and the DEC "Enviroscape" exhibit. Author Lee Welles will sell and autograph her new Gaia Girls book, "Way of Water."

There will be musical performances by the Irish band Kilrush, native flute player Dan Hill of the Cayuga Nation, and the Wayland Cohocton High School Jazz Band.

The Keuka Maid Dinner Boat will be open for visitors, and will offer food for sale. Kirk House will give historical presentations about Glenn Curtiss and steamboats onboard the Keuka Maid.

There is no charge to attend this event. For additional information, please contact the Planning Committee at steubenwaterday@ ecobooks.com or 937- 2624.

Bath summer school

The Bath Central School District will hold registration for summer school from 6-8 p.m. June 6 and 7 in the lobby outside the High School gym. Students who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall are eligible.

Summer school sessions begin July 9 and run until Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students may sign up for one, two or three blocks of study in English/Language arts, math or optional enrichment courses including Discovery Science, Sports and Fitness and Art in the Community.

Students also may register for summer swimming lessons during summer school registration.

All classes are held at VEW Primary School. Parents must provide transportation. Cancer kickball tournament

The 4th Annual Billy Apenowich Memorial Kick Cancer Kickball Tournament will be held Sunday, June 3 at the Bath soccer complex. This is a fun filled all day event. Teams consist of 8-12 players, half adults and half under the age of 14.

For more information on the tournament, or anyone interested in being a part of the organizing committee, contact Joyce at 566-3929.

La Festa Italiana

The La Festa Italiana will be held June 13 at IAV Clubhouse on Magee St. Hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Menu features authentic Italian food and dessert. Music will be by Bernie Rosplock. Raffles, door prizes will be available. The cost is $15 per person.

For tickets and/or more information call Elmira at 733-7739 or Mary Ann at 733-4248. Tickets will also be available at the club. Please purchase tickets by June 6.