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.

Volunteer Mediators Wanted

The Center for Dispute Settlement is presently seeking public service minded individuals that would be interested in becoming a Volunteer Mediator in one of their three offices in Steuben County. They expect to train approximately 20 participants to help. For more information call Jim Waight at 776-6976.

H'port Farmers' Market

The Hammondsport Farmers' Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, from Aug. to Oct. at the Citizen Hose Firemen's Feild, State Route 54, Hammondsport. For more information call 377-4143 or 776-4362.

Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 10 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.

Support for homeschoolers

Bath Area LEAH (Loving at Education at Home) would like to extend an invitation to all new and seasoned homeschoolers to join then in the coming year for support and fellowship as we begin a new school year. LEAH is a Statewide nondenominational Christian organization that offers support, advice and opportunities to share with fellow homeschoolers at a local level. Beginning in September, Bath LEAH will meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Assembly of God in Bath for a potluck with activities following.

For questions about homeschooling or you would like to join us at our meetings, please call Kevin and Lori Coe at 566-2526 or Joe and Linda Hargraves at 776- 6499.

Clam bake chicken BBQ

The Bath American Legion Post #173 will hold a clam bake chicken BBQ from 1-6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the legion. Ticket includes; salt potatoes, baked beans, salad, half-chicken, 2 doz. clams, draft beer and music. The cost is $15 per ticket and an extra $5 for an extra dozen of clams. Pre-sale tickets only, available at the Bath American Legion Post #173 until Sept. 1. The event is for MEMBERS and GUESTS.

Special Education Advocacy Training

The Advocacy Center announces Lay Advocacy Training for parents of children with developmental disabilities. The training will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 27-Nov. 15 in Bath. There is no fee for the training. Parents who complete this training may be asked to assist other families with advocacy issues in the year following the training.

The training prepares parents to better advocate for their own children and to assist other parents in their area with educational advocacy.

Fore more information, call Jean Tydings at (716) 546-1700 or toll free at 1- 800-650-4967 ext. 264.

NYS Safe Boating Course

Steuben County Sheriff's Department will offer the NYS Safe Boating Course from 6-9 p.m. August 28 and 30 at the Hammondsport Fire Hall, State Route 54 in Hammondsport.

Attendance in mandatory for both classes.

The boating safety course is intended for all young boat operators between the ages of 10-18, who wish to operate a motor boat. This class is mandatory for everyone, regardless of age who wish to operate a personal watercraft, AKA jet ski. Those who successfully complete the class will be issued a NYS boating certificate.

To pre register contact the Steuben County Sheriff's Department between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-800-724-7777.

Savona Cinderella Softball

The Savona Cinderella Softball annual meeting, election of officers and picnic will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Savona Village Park.

Distracted driving

During the week of August 26, the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, along with Sheriff Offices and local law enforcement from across New York State, are "Taking Action against Driver Distraction." Patrols will be focusing on what you are doing behind the wheel.

Welcome home picnic for vets

The Bath VA Medical Center and Crystal City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #524 invites local veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to attend a "welcome home" picnic Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Corning VFW Post, located at 281 Baker St., Corning.

Admission is free for returning veterans and their family members. Food, refreshments and games will be available.

VA Medical Center staff will be on hand to discuss health care benefit information for veterans of these conflicts.

For more information, call Carl Haneline at 664-4869.

VA benefits workshop

The Bath VA Medical Center will present a day-long benefits and healthcare information workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Recreation Building 92 at the facility.

The workshop is open to all area veterans and their families. Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn about the full range of veterans' healthcare entitlements and benefits.

Areas to be covered include cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes, fall prevention, osteoporosis, smoking cessation, stress and pain management and many others.

Refreshments will be available. There is no cost to attend.

More more information, call 664-4837.

Dramatic Desserts

Eat your dinner early on Saturday, September 8th because Keuka Lake Players is presenting a dessert theater at 6:00 PM at Hickory Hill Camping Resort, 7531 Mitchellsville Road, Bath. "An Evening of One Acts" featuring "Monkey's Paw" and "Ledge, Ledger, and the Legend" will also include scrumptious desserts served during intermission. A silent auction of unique items will also take place.

Tickets are only $10.00 and are available at Hickory Hill, but it is recommended that you reserve your tickets by calling 776-4345 because