COMMUNITY
Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group will meet from 6:45- 7:45 p.m. Monday nights. The next meeting will be held Aug. 11.

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 Sept. 7.

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.

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 highschool 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.worldheritage. 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. 19. For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org.

H-port music in the park

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

• 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 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour guides will be on hand.

Top Of The Hill Blue Grass Festival

The Top Of The Hill Blue Grass Festival will continue today at 6226 Lain Rd., Canisteo. For more information call Louise Hartman at 698- 2382.

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.

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. 15. Music will be by Ron Brewer.

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.co m.

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-K- Grade 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.

• BEACH PARTY-The Kanona Methodist Church will host a vacation Bible school from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18-22 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. 11. For more information call Pat at 331-5827 or Jim at 776-9486.

Avoca Free Library events

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.

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.

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 12 with the theme being Bring on the Butterflies.

• 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. 12 with the theme being Wormy.

• The Dormann Library Friday Fun Days will be at 2 p.m. Fridays for all ages. The next Friday Fun Day will be August 15 with the theme being Buggy Game Day.

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

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.

Safe Kids

The Grand Lodge of F&A Mason State of New York and the Child Identification Program (CHIP) will hold their third annual function for Safe Kids from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds, 4-H Craft #8 Building, Horseheads. Protect your child free, no cost and no obligation. Full fingerprints, photos, pertinent info and K-9 scent samples will be available. All data is retained by the parent or guardian. This event is hosted by Mid-State South Region CHIP & C-S-T District CHIP and Horseheads Old Oak Lodge #364. For more information visit www.nychip.org.

Bath Peace and Justice

The Bath Peace and Justice Book Discussion Circle will meet Wed., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m., in the Empire Room of the Dormann Library in Bath. The book we will discuss this month is Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, by Lester R. Brown (2008: Earth Policy Institute). A group member will provide a brief introduction to the book, followed by discussion. To provide everyone with an opportunity to speak, the discussion will be moderated. While reading the book prior to the discussion is not required, it helps enrich the discussion if some of those attending do so.

The book, or selections from it, may be downloaded at: http://www.earth- policy.org/Books/PB3/Contents. htm. The Southern Tier Library System also has several print copies of Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization available for borrowing.

The program is free and open to the public.

Call 522-4356 or 569-2114 for more info.

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.

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 Sept. 5. For more information, please call Sue at 776-1170 or Elisa at 776-1728.

Retire Corning Police Officers Association

The Retired Corning Police Officers Association will meet at 5:30 p.m.Aug. 12 at The Central Restaurant in Painted Post. The Association is open to any retired Steuben County police officer or any retired police officer living or working in Steuben County. For more information call Tom Greven at 769-8717.

Chicken barbecue

The Tyrone United Methodist Church will host a chicken barbecue beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children and halves. Eat in or take out available. Homemade pies for dessert.

2008 Artist Studio Tour

The Yates County Arts Center, 119 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, is presenting its annual Artist Studio Tour for the weekend of Aug. 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive-yourself tour features 22 locally talented artists. Admission is free.

Watch for YCAC signs that will help direct you to the studios. A color brochure including limited directions to the artists' studios may be obtained at the Yates County Arts Center during open hours, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9-3. Call 315-536-8226 for more information.

Bob Burns benefit

A benefit spaghetti dinner for Bob Burns who is suffering from brain cancer will be from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Bath Rod and Gun Club, 7771 Telegraph Rd., Bath. Donation is $10. Take outs are available. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information or for tickets call Judy VanLeuvan at 776-8030. Proceeds will be used to help with traveling expenses to and from Boston for treatment.