YOUR COMMUNITY
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. The next meeting will be held on Nov. 12.

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.) The next meeting will be held on Oct. 22.

Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will meet the second Monday of every month except where a holiday occurs then it will be the following Monday. They will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 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.

Victims ofDomestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursday evenings. The next meeting will be held Oct. 25.

For more information call 1-800-286-3407.

Wine Country Toastmasters

Wine Country Toastmasters will beet the first and third Tuesdays of every month 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 on Nov. 6.

For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org.

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.

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.

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 Oct.-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.

STAR rebate checks

New Yorkers are eligible for realy property tax relief in the form of a 2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate Program Check. This year's rebate is based not only on your property tax burden but also on your income level.

Homeowners who receive the basic STAR exemption should have received a letter notifying them of the need to apply and provide income information to receive this year's rebate check. Applications are due by Nov. 30.

The fastest way to receive the check is to apply online at www.nystax.gov. Information that was sent in the mail will be needed to complete an application.

Senior citizens who are property owners and receive an enhanced STAR exemption on their 2007-2008 tax bil ldo not need to fill out an application and will receive a rebate check automatically.

For more information, go to www.nystax.gov or call 1 (877) 678-2769.

Educational seminar

The Alheimer's Association and Steuben County Office for the Aging will present an educational seminar from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Wayland Library, 101 West Naples St., Wayland. Topic will be Caregiving for the Sandwich Generation. Registration is required. Please call the Alzheimer's Association at (585) 760- 5400 or (800) 272-3900 24- hour helpline or Steuben County Office for the Aging at 664-2298. This program is designed for family caregivers only. Professional caregivers please call for information regarding offerings that may be of interest to you.

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum display

"A Splash of Color: Quilts of the Finger Lakes." An exhibit of over 70 quilts in contemporary, traditional, modern and art styles will be on display from Sept. through Nov. 4, at The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of early aviation and local history. Both hand stitch and machine techniques are represented. Participants include the Park Patches Quilt Guild of Hornell, the Keuka Quilters of Hammondsport, and Lake Country Patchwork Quilters of Hammondsport. Open from 9-5, Mon-Sat, and 10-5 on Sunday, the Curtiss Museum is located at 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors 65 and older, and $4.00 for students 7-18. Children 6 and under are free. Group rates for 10 or more are available. For more information call 569- 2160. The Curtiss Museum website is www.glennhcurtissmuseum. org.

Fall Party & Bridal Expo

The Fall Party & Bridal Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Holiday Inn Elmi ra Riverview, 760 E. Water St., Elmira. Visit their website, www.SpecialEventNetwork. net.

Howard Public Library

The Howard Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting the second Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Howard Public Library.

Halloween events

• The Towlesville Grange will hold a Halloween Party at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Grange. Games, free refreshments and costume judging will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• The annual Halloween party will be held at the Dormann Library, Tues., Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m. The Mad Hatters will entertain with stories. There will be crafts and contests. Halloween safety will be reviewed. Dress in costume and join us for a fun evening. Healthy treats will be provided. The program will be sponsored by the Friends of the Dormann Library.

• The Dormann Library will hold a "Spooky Stories from Around the World" program from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

There will be stories, a craft, and snack for ages 3 and up.

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

• Green Meadows will be haunted by little ghosts and goblins as they sponsor a Safe Trick or Treat and Halloween party for local area children. Festivities will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Green Meadows, 120 Creekside Dr., Painted Post. All children must be in costume and accompanied by an adult. Pleave RSVP by calling 962-5096.

"Wizard of Oz"

The performance, "Wizard of Oz" will be presented by The Lake Country Players at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Watkins Glen High School Auditorium, 12th Street, Watkins Glen. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free for children age 5 and under when accompanied by paying adult.

For more information call 535-8950 or email lakecountryplayers@gmail.c om.

Southern Tier All Star Jazz Band

The Southern Tier All Star Jazz Band will perform from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Bath American Legion, 14 W. William St., Bath (behind the Post Office.) Cost is $3 per person or 2 for $5. Program is to benefit The Bath Area Family Resource Center. Cash bar and 50/50 raffle will be availalbe.

Hammondsport Legion meeting

The Hammondsport American Legion Auxillary #407 will hold a meeting the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. at Roswell Post, Route 54, Hammondsport. The next meeting will be held Nov. 4.

For more information or questions call 569-2820.

Avoca Historical Society

The Avoca Historical Society is finished and have many interesting displays and a great deal of information to offer. They always looking for donations of itmes that have anyting to do with Avoca and Wallace. The museum at 5 Grisold St. is now open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, and by appointment.

For further information call Judy Wightman at 566- 2804 or 566-8500.

Pop can drive

The Bath Neighborhood Watch will hold a pop can drive. Drop off site is from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Bath Save-A-Lot. McGruff the Crime Dog will make an appearance from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Pulteney Park. Funds are to be used for annual activities for the community, such as ; Children's Christmas Party, Village of Bath Christmas decorating contest, Summer community picnic and Spring clean pizza party.

For more information contact Evie Lamp at 776-4711.

Holiday Bazaar and luncheon

The St. James Episcopal Church will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the church, corner of Lake and Main Street.

Cuba Cheese, baked goods, james, pi c kles, Christmas decorations, needle work, crafts, gift sets, handmade soaps, mission jewelry, take home supper of homemade soup and chili with breadsticks as well as many other items will be available. A silent auction and white elephant table will also be held.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The menu consists of clam chowder with homemade bread, chilie, assorted sandwiches, wraps and beverages.

Small Business help in Schuyler County

Corning Community College's Small Business Development Center, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce and SCOPED are partnering to offer free and confidential counseling to start-up, home-based and existing businesses in Schuyler County. Help is available on business plans, loan requirements, cash flow projections, record keeping, start-up steps, expansion, marketing and women/minority certification.

Consultations are available by appointment in Wat kins Glen on Wednesday s at th e SCOPED Office, 2 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen. To schedule an appointment, call the Small Business Development Center at 962-9461 or 1- 800-358-7171 ext. 461.