COMMUNITY
Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic ViolenceWomen's Support Group will meet from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Monday nights. The next meeting will be held Aug. 4.

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

Bath Neighborhood Watch Group

The Bath Neighborhood Watch Group will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bath Municipal Building. The next meeting will be held Aug. 20.

For more information contact Evie Lamb at 776-7664, ext. 229 or 776-4711.

Bath Area Writers Group

The Bath Area Writers Group invites interested individuals to join their round table readings and critiques from 7-9 p.m. every second and forth Tuesday of every month in the Empire Room of the Dormann Library, W. Morris St., Bath. The next gathering will be Aug. 12.

H-port legion monthly meetings

The Hammondsport American Legion Unit #407 will hold their monthly meeting the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. The next meeting will be held Aug. 3.

VEW enrollment

If you have a child who will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2008, or if you know a child who meets this criteria, please contact Vernon E. Wightman Primary School regarding kindergarten enrollment. In addition, parents of children who will be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2008 are requested to call the school about enrollment in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program.

At this time the school is requesting the child s name, birth date, address, phone number and parents names. For more information, call the school office at 776-4123, ext. 5110 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Christian concerts

Nite Lite Gospel House will host live Christian concerts for the family every Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the Christian Coffee House on Roosevelt Avenue in Bath. The next concert will be held on Aug. 8. Music will be by Gary Belknap.

The concerts will include refreshments such as coffee, cappuccino, soda and snacks. For more information, call 664-1373 or visit the Nite Lite Gospel House website at www.nitelitegospelhouse.com.

Boys and Girls Car Campaign

Now that the price of scrap metal has sharply risen, the Boys and Girls Car Campaign will accept most any car with no restrictions. Cars will be picked up anywhere in New York, usually within a week, and are sold at auction.

To donate, call 800-246- 0493. Funds obtained by the sales go directly to help the New York clubs.

Cornell Guideline Series

• Cornell Cooperative will provide their Cornell 2008 Pest Management Guideline for Berry Crops for $25 plus postage. Guidelines will include information such as: small fruit nutrient guidlelines; insect, mite, diseas, and weed management information; and cultural, biological and chemical control options. To get a copy call 664-2300.

• Cornell 2008 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass is now available. Guide line includes turfgrass selection, fertilization, mowing and irrigation practices, insect, disease, weed and wildlife control. Available for $18 plus postage by calling 664-2300 or visit their office to save postage at 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath.

Mossy Bank nature center

The next event for the 2008 Ted Markham Nature Center Educational Series will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Mossy Bank Park, Bath. The day event will include a family scavenger hunt.

Foreign exchange students

World Heritage is seeking families, couples or single parents (with or without children at home) who are interested in hosting a high-school-aged foreign exchange student for the 2008-2009 school year. Students who spend a semester or school year in the US are fulfilling a lifetime dream. Call Michael at 1-800-888-9040 or visit www.world-heritage.org.

Family mediation

The Center of Dispute Settlement is offering the alternative of Mediation. The advantages are that Mediation is free to those 21 and younger, it is confidential, a neutral person helps to consider all options, it results in better communication between family members, it helps maintain control over family problems, and everybody has a chance to tell their side of the story. Mediation is an alternative to filing PINS. The service is available to anyt Steuben County resident or youth over the age of seven years old.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact The Center for Dispute Settlement in Bath 776-6976, Corning 963-4727 or Hornell at 324-9887.

Wine Country Toastmasters

The Wine Country Toastmasters will meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the County Health Care Facility, 7009 Rumsey St. Extension, Bath. The meeting will be to promote communication and leadership development. The next meeting will Aug. 5. For more information call 776- 6813 or e-mail at tbilancio@bilancio. org.

H-port music in the park

Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce 2008 Music in the Park schedule is as follows:

• August 7 - Kev Rowe

• August 14 - Buford & the Smokin Section

• August 21 - Abagail Payne

• August 28 - Dee Specker & the Henrie Boys Tres Swing

All events will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Hammondsport Village Square, rain or shine.

Sanctuary tours

The First Presbyterian Church of Bath will hold sanctuary tours on Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour guides will be on hand.

Seeking Christian poets from Bath

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special poetry contest sponsored by the Christian Fine Arts Society, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, including a $1,000 grand prize, totaling $4,000. To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage Dr., Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com. Deadline is Aug. 18. Be sure to add your name and address on the page with the poem.

Bible school

• GOD'S BIG BACKYARD - August 4-8 from 5-8 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Dinner provided. Children having completed Pre-KGrade 8 will learn to serve family, friends, community and Jesus. Pre register by calling the church office at 776- 4503 or register online@ www.stthomasbath.org.

• SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR - August 18- 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hammondsport United Methodist Church. All children welcome. Pre register by calling 569-3511, 569-2093 or 868-3945.

• The Kanona Methodist Church will host a vacation Bible school from 6:15-8:30 p.m. for ages 4-12. Call 776- 2411 for pre-registration information.

Alliance of Guardian Angels

The Bath Chapter of The Alliance of Guardian Angels meets at 7 p.m. every Monday (except holidays) at the Freedom Gospel Church, Campbell and East Steuben St. The next meeting will be held Aug. 4. For more information call Pat at 331-5827 or Jim at 776- 9486.

Vendors wanted

Chemung County 4-H is sponsoring its 6th Annual Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 4 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. Vendors are wanted for this event. For more information and/or to pick up an application, call Candy at 734- 4453, email her at clb27@cornell. edu, or stop in at the Human Resources Center, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira. Guardian Angels looking for help

The Bath Chapter of the Alliance of Guardian Angels are looking for dedicated people to join them. One must attend a weekly meeting for two to three months for training in Guardian Angels techniques and patrol tactics, First Aid/SPR, legal training and ongoing self-defense training. After training one is expected to follow attendance and appearance guidelines. For more information call Patricia Gilbert, Chapter Leader, at 331-5827 or Jim Murray, Assistant Chapter Leader, at 776-9486.

Steuben County Fair entries

Steuben County Fair entries need to be on file at the Bath Fair Office by Friday, August 1 for the Steuben County Fair to be held from August 12-17. Fair Entry Booklets listing the various categories to enter are available by calling Fair Office at 776-4801. The Steuben County Agricultural Society is encouraging individuals to enter their artwork that they are proud of. Monetary as well as ribbon prizes will be awarded in various categories.

The Bath Fair Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the Fair Office at 776-4801, call Jo Ann Brundage at 776-6410 or call Martha Bigelow at 776-3761.

Top Of The Hill Blue Grass Festival

The Top Of The Hill Blue Grass Festival will be Aug. 8- Aug. 10 at 6226 Lain Rd., Canisteo. For more information call Louise Hartman at 698- 2382. Dormann library events

• The Dormann Library summer reading program, Catch the Reading Bug, is for ages 3-5. This program will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Library. The next Catch the Reading Bug event will be on August 5 with the theme being Those Pesky Flies.

• The Dormann Library summer reading program, Summer Seekers, is for ages 6 and up. This program will be at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Library. The next Summer Seekers event will be on Aug. 5 with the theme being Good Bugs, Bad Bugs.

• The Dormann Library Friday Fun Days will be at 2 p.m. Fridays for all ages. The next Friday Fun Day will be August 8 with the theme being a movie, " It's a Bug's Life."

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris Street in Bath, NY. For more information call 607- 776-4613.

Avoca Free Library events

• The Avoca Free Library will host Nan Hoffman at 7 p.m. August 7. It will be a concert for the whole family.

• The Avoca Free Library will have a community game night with board games galore from 6-8 p.m. August 17. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.

P'burgh "Spirit Alive"

The Prattsburgh Historical Society will sponsor "Spirit Alive" presentations during Summer Fest on August 3. "Spirits" will be dressed in period clothing in front of their homes to tell their story. The "Spirits" are of important people who founded Prattsburgh. The event is free of charge.

Senior Citizen luncheon

The Neighborhood Senior Citizen Luncheon for men and women 50 plus will be at 12 noon Aug. 12 at Waneta Lake Baptist Chapel, West Waneta Lake Rd., Wayne. Bring a dish to pass. Event will feature Trudy Moon with HARP. For more information call Chris at 292-3577.

Safe home seminar

The Alzheimer's Association and Steuben County Office for the Aging will present an educational seminar, "Safe Proofing Your Home" from 7-8 p.m. August 11 at the First Baptist Church, 28 Church St., Hornell. Registration is required. 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, call for information regarding offerings that may be of interest.

Pancake breakfast

The Lamoka-Waneta Lakes Association will hold their annual pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Tyrone Fire Hall, Rte. 226. Also serving french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee.

PeaceWeavers announcements

• Gene Baur, co-Founder of the Farm Sanctuary will speak about his new book, Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the talk will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Thunder Mountain Retreat Sanctuary, 8125 Crouse Rd., Bath. The cost is $25 a person.

Call the PeaceWeavers at 776-4060 or www.peaceweavers.com for more information and directions.

• Grammy-Winner Runs Music Workshop, "Adventures in Sound Play" with Paul Winter, 2007 Grammy Winner, will be from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Thunder Mountain Retreat Sanctuary, 8125 Crouse Rd., Bath. Cost is $50 for the workshop and $75 for the workshop, dinner and concert. Contact the PeaceWeavers at 776-4060 or www.peaceweavers.com for more information or directions. Beginners or experience musicians should bring their instruments.

• A Paul Winter concert and dinner will start at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. at the Thunder Mountain Retreat Sancutary, 8125 Crouse Rd., Bath. Cost is $40 for the dinner and concert and $30 for the concert only. Contact the PeaceWeavers at 776-4060 or www.peaceweavers.com for information and directions.

55 alive driving course

AARP and the St. James Mercy Health System are teaming up to offer the 55 Alive Mature Driving Course for adults ages 50 and over. The two-day course will be from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 19 and Aug. 21 in the hospital's Memorial Conference room.

Participants who complete the 8-hour classroom refresher may receive a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance for three years and points may be taken off their license. The cost is $10 and seating is limited.

For more information or to register call the St. James Mercy Health Community Services Office at 324-8147. Penny social donations

The Charles E. Wescott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 173 is seeking for donations of usable items for the Penny Social event that will be in November of 2008. No junk or clothes please. Call 569-2846 for more information or for pick up of items.

Bath policy committee

A meeting of the Members of the Policy Committee of the Bath Central School Board of Education will be at 7 a.m. Aug. 6 in the District Office.

Family scavenger hunt

Mossy Bank Park will host a Family Scavenger Hunt from 1-3 p.m. Aug 10. Children of all ages are welcome, and visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and camera. Comfortable shoes and clothing are advisable. Guides will be available for those unfamiliar with the trails.

Blood drive

A Community Blood Drive will be from 1:30- 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the American Legion 173, Bath, in the dining room. Please call Eleanor at 569-2063 to make an appointment.

La Leche League

The La Leche League of Bath breastfeeding support group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 9:45-11 a.m. The next support group meeting will be on Aug. 5. For more information, please call Sue at 776-1170 or Elisa at 776- 1728.

Bath legion meetings

The Charles E. Wescott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 173 will hold no meetings for the month of August. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8.