HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

• All Village of Hammondsport residents: Village Police have announced that there is No Parking on village streets from 2-6 a.m. from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, 2008. Violators will be ticketed and in emergency situations, vehicles may be towed.

• Davenport & Taylor Adult Program has help when you need it to care for a loved one during the day, Monday through Friday, for all or part of the week. They can provide recreation activities, a nutritious noon meal, medication administration, required therapy, hygiene care, and caregiver respite. Call 607-776-8686 for more information. Medicaid coverage for qualified participants.

• The Community at Wild Flower Hill, located off Route 54 in Bath, will have the Hammondsport Thursday Nighters at their new community center on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. Hostesses are Leonora Decker and Pat Collins. Bring a dish to share with a serving spoon, plus your place setting and a $5 gift to exchange.

• The Keuka Lake Players are delighted to be kicking off the Hammondsport Christmas in the Park celebration on Saturday, Dec. 8, with a performance in the First Presbyterian Church, on the Village Square, from 4-5 p.m. The players will use the classic O. Henry story, "The Gift of the Magi," as a framework for performing old and new Christmas songs. As they close their program, they will lead the audience outside for the 5 p.m. tree-lighting ceremony to begin the park festivities, and then carol through the park and shops during the evening event. The KLP will also host a collaborative fundraiser with the Presbyterian Church. There is much fun to go around and it's hoped that many people will join in this truly local tradition.

• All spots for nonprofit vendors (school groups, church groups, and organizations) have been filled for the Christmas in the Park celebration. Any questions, please stop by the Chamber of Commerce office at 47 Shethar Street or call 607-569- 2989.

Hammondsport church news:

• S t . 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 total for the Catholic Ministries Appeal is up to $7,889, which is 52 percent of the parish goal of $15,147. Thanks to 56 parishioners who have made their pledges.

The church is looking for men, women, and children who would like to join the Christmas Eve choir at the 8 p.m. mass on Dec. 24. Please sign up using the list on the back table in the church. Rehearsals for the Christmas Eve choir will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 for one hour following the 11 a.m. mass.

Church members are invited to take a tag from the tree in the back of the church if you would like to buy a Christmas gift for a local family in need. Gifts should be wrapped, with the tag attached, and placed under the tree. Thanks to all who can help make another's Christmas brighter.

• 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.

The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, located in St. James, is open on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.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.

Remember that the Mission Team that will be working in Gulfport, Mississippi, from Feb. 16-28, 2008, is raising funds to defray the cost of transportation and accommodations. If you have leaf-raking to do or other similar tasks that the group can help with for a donation, please call Diane Albright at 868-3945 or Lynn Domras at 569- 2361.

• F irst 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 Hammondsport 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 Luke.

Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. is the 28thAannual Hymn Sing at Weston Presbyterian Church, with Hammondsport's choir participating. All are welcome for singing, fellowship, an d refreshments.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, combined Session Meeting in Pulteney. Hammondsport will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; both Sessions will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and Pulteney will then meet from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Especially for Pulteney: Tuesday evening Bible Study is in

recess until spring. On Sunday, Dec. 9, the greening of the church will take place after the worship service.

Especially for Hammondsport: Remember that today, Dec. 2, there will be a light lunch provided after the service, followed by singing of Christmas carols at 1:30 p.m., and then the greening of the church. On Sunday, Dec. 9, Communion will be held during the worship service.

The church asks members to send cards to fellow Hammondsport member Joe Kulik, Nursing Home Care Unit 3, VA Hospital, Bath, NY 14810.