HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

• The Independent College Fund of New York State, in conjunction with Hammondsport High School, cordially invites parents and teens to attend a college and financial information session on Monday, Nov. 12, from 6- 7:30 p.m. at Hammondsport Central School, Room 134. The ICF is an association of 18 private colleges in the state, each of which receives scholarship money through the Taylor Foundation. First priority for the scholarships is given to graduates of Hammondsport Central School. The following colleges will be in attendance: Alfred University, Canisius College, D'Yooville College, Keuka College, LeMoyne College, Roberts Wesleyan College, College of St. Rose, and Wells College. This will be a good opportunity for students and parents to obtain valuable information about the colleges and financial aid in general. All families with juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to attend.

• Wine Country Senior Citizens will enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner when they meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church hall. Please bring the dish to pass that you suggested, plus your own table service. There will be a brief meeting after the meal. Hostesses are Yvoone Webster and Sue King.

• Hammondsport Central School retired teachers and staff will meet for breakfast and fellowship at Bath Chat-AWhyle on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m.

• The yearly Keuka Health Care Foundation Friends Gala was held recently at the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport. Food was prepared by Jane Russell's Around the Corner Catering, with music by the Oriental Express. Proceeds benefit the construction of a new Rehabilitation Services Building at Davenport and Taylor hospital complex. Donations will still be thankfully accepted. 2007 Friends Gala Honorees included Dr. Wen Haur Huang, for his 31 years of service in our community; Dr. Blaine W. Cobb, Physician of the Year; and Diana Phillipson, R. N. Director of Nursing and Staff Development Coordinator at the Fred and Harriet Taylor Health Center.

• Hammondsport Central School Baseball Team is available for all fall clean-up. If you would like to hire the team for a donation, contact Coach Dan Conley at 569-5200.

• The Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library is offering 16-inch oblong holiday wreath centerpieces as a fundraiser again this year. Available are wreaths with red or burgundy candles; fresh mixed greens such as holly, Frasier fir, and white pine; small metallic balls, berries, pine cones, and fresh limonium. Place orders beginning on Nov. 12 through Dec. 7. Please prepay the cost of $25 at the time of ordering. Pickup is Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the lower level of the library on William Street. Call 569-2045 for more information or to order.

• Wanted: Vendors for Hammondsport's 31st annual Christmas in the Park on Saturday Dec. 8. Please contact the Greater Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce; www.hammondsport.org; or on the Village Square at 47 Shethar St., Hammondsport, 14840.

Hammondsport church news:

• St. Gabriel's Catholic: Maureen O'Neill, Pastoral Administrator: Rev. Peter Anglaaere, Sacramental. Mass schedule: Saturdays 5:30 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.

St. Gabriel's is so happy to have Annabella Marie Story and Lillian Grace Walsh as the newest members of the St.

Gabriel's family. Baptized here recently, the church prays that these two beautiful baby girls will continue to grow in God's grace.

The Parish Youth Group hosts a spaghetti dinner Friday, Nov. 16, from 5-7:00 p.m. in McGill Hall; $7 adults, $4 children. This fundraiser for the youth group is a chance to thank the parish for its support.

Nov. alter care: Tony and Carol Olszewski.

Nov. 10 was the last day for the Bon Ton Community Day booklet sales. Lucy Perkins was in charge.

• St. James Episcopal: Located on the corner of Main and Lake Streets. The Rev. Sandra Curtis, Rector; Sunday Eucharist and Sunday School are at 9 a.m., followed by Coffee Hour; Thursday 12:15 p.m. Eucharist.

Monday, Nov. 12: 7 p.m. book study at the Rector's home at 10 Shethar Street; 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon meeting at the church.

Tuesday, Nov. 13: 3 p.m. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry open; 7 p.m. Bible study at the Rector's home.

Wednesday, Nov. 14: 7 p.m., Vestry Meeting at the church.

Thursday, Nov. 15: Last day to place orders for ready-tobake apple pies. Each pie is $7. Call 569-3215 to order.

Friday, Nov. 16: Movie Night at the Rector's. Dinner at 6

p.m. -bring a dish to pass; beverage and dishes provided - with the movie to follow.

Saturday, Nov. 17: 11 a.m. Food Pantry open; also Apple Pie Day. Pick up pre-ordered pies between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• First United Methodist Church: The Rev. Paul Rowley, Minister: 8:30 a.m. Service: 9:45 -10:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m. Service. On the 5th Sunday of the month, the two services are combined with a 10 a.m. service for all.

United Methodist Women update: Sara Circle invites all women of the church to join us on the first Tuesday of the month at l p.m. for Christian study, service projects, and good fellowship. Over the next several weeks, Gerry Simmons will lead us in a UMW discussion and study about Israel and Palestine; cost of the book is $8.50. Come and join us over a cup of tea!

The UMW has been donating to the work of the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky, for many years. At our last quarterly meeting, Sue King spoke on the programs of Red Bird Mission and ran a DVD that highlighted the many facilities of service available for this rural area in Appalachia - such as a K-12 school, medical clinic, craft and community store, home repair, and community outreach such as Meals on Wheels. There is always a need for donations, volunteers, and goods and services. Log onto www.rbmission.org if you are interested in learning more about this outstanding mission.

• The First Presbyterian Churches of Hammondsport and Pulteney: Interim Pastor Anne Waasdorp at both churches: Pulteney at 9:30 a.m.; Hammondsport at 11 a.m. At the Port Church there is Bible Study for adults on Sundays at 10 a.m. led by Jim Walling. In Pulteney, Bible Study and Prayer on Thursdays at 10 a.m. for both churches on Wayne Muller's book Sabbath.

In Hammondsport, Deacon for the month of November is Lucy Walbridge.

Today, Nov. 11, be sure to bring your shoe box full of toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and so forth for Operation Christmas Child project. Talk with Janny Koster for more information.

Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, Bible study in Pulteney led by Bob Illi at 6:45 p.m. on Paul and the Ephesians.

At the Port church on Tuesday, Nov. 13, Session meeting at 7 p.m.

During the worship service on Sunday, Nov. 4, Deacon John Wilderman gave out literature on Heifer International Ark. Money from donations is used to purchase farm animals for needy persons and communities around the world. Animals available to help alleviate hunger, poverty, and hopelessness include: cows, sheep, camels, oxen, water buffalo, pigs, beehives, goats, donkeys, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, geese, chicks, and llamas. There are a variety of levels for donations depending on the type of animal to purchase. (As Mr. Wilderman reminded the congregation, the larger the animal, the more feed it requires, which may be more than a new owner can afford.

Gifts of smaller animals are +

recommended.) Bryan Braman is collecting donations for this effort. At the church, talk with Mr. Wilderman for more information.