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 Nov. 24.

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

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 Nov. 25.

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 today, Dec. 7.

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 Dec. 1. For more information call 776- 6813 or e-mail at tbilancio@ bilancio.org.

Dormann Library events

 

The Dormann Library began its Fall story programs Sept. 9.

• The preschool story time is for ages 3-5. This program will be on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. until Dec. 2. The next program will be held Nov. 25. Each week has a special theme with stories, songs, games, and a craft.

• Cuddle Up is a program for children under 3 and their parent/caregiver. This program is held on Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m. until Dec. 19. The next program will be held Nov. 28. Events will include songs, rhymes, and simple stories and lots of fun.

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

Hammondsport Library story time

 

Join the Hammondsport Library for pre-school story time at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport. This fall preschoolers age 3-5 are invited to come to the library on Friday mornings for fun with stories and activities. Siblings are always welcome to tag along. No pre-registration is required. The program will run from Friday at 10:30 a.m., until Friday, Dec. 19. The next story time will be held Nov. 28. When school is closed due to weather, story hour will be cancelled for that day.

For more information, contact the Fred and Harriett Taylor Memorial Library at 569-2045.

NARFE monthly meeting

 

The national Association for Active and Retired Federal Employees monthly meeting will be held the second Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m. at the Bath Country Club. The next meeting will be held Dec. 8.

Steuben Child Care Project

 

There are several professional development services and programs that Steuben Child Care Project offers providers in order to increase the quality of care that they provide to children. From group size evening workshops and conferences to personalized on-site consultations. The Quality Department offers developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The schedule is as follows:

• Nov. 24 - Strategies for Protecting Your Business During the IRS Audit.

• Nov. 25 - How to Write a Medication Approved Health Care Plan.

Personalized on site training is also available.

For more information regarding quality child care services, call Steuben Child Care Project at 776-2125 or 1-800-553-2033.

HEAP applications

Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, applications for the 2008- 2009 HEAP program will be accepted in Bath at Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. located at 117 E. Steuben Street. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis between 8:30 am and 4 pm. Applications may also be filed with the Steuben County Department of Social Services between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Questions regarding eligibility or the application process can be directed to any of the numbers listed below:

• Steuben County Department of Social Services: 776- 7611 or 800-346-2211 or by dialing 211.

• Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc: 776-2125 or 1- 800-553-2033.

• Steuben County Office for the Aging: Bath at 776- 7813.

• New York State HEAP Bureau: 1-800-553-2033.

• Or online at: www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/he ap.

Hall of Fame nominations

 

The Steuben County Hall of Fame Committee is searching for a "hero" for 2009. Help by submitting a written nomination for someone who has distinguished himself of herself, and by doing so, has brought reflected glory to Steuben County. Nominations are being requested from people of all ages for the 2009 Hall of Fame, and they must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2008 to the Steuben County Hall of Fame Committee. If the indivudla you have nominated is not chosed for the 2009 Hall of Fame, you may continue to submit their nomination each year.

Drive through Living Nativity

 

A free drive throught Living Nativity will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 and 14 at the Cohocton Assembly of God, 31 N. Dansville Street, Route 415, Cohocton. Call 585-384-5952 for more information.

Alliance of Guardian Angels

 

The Bath Chapter of the Alliance of Guardian Angels will meet on the second and forth Monday of every month (not including holidays) at 7 p.m. at the Freedom Full Gospel Church, corner of Campbell Street and East Steuben Streat. The next meeting will be held Nov. 25. For questions call Pat at 331- 5827 or Jim at 776-9486.

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 Dec. 2. For more information, please call Sue at 776-1170 or Elisa at 776-1728.

Bath American Legion

 

• Charles E. Wescott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 173 Jr. Auxiliary meetings will be held the first Saturday of every month at 1 p.m.. The next meeting will be held Dec. 7.

• Charles E. Wescott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 173 meetings will be held the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held Dec. 8.

Christmas auction

 

A Christmas auction will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Bradford Fire Hall with auctioneer Bobby Nadjadi. Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations and new items will be sold. Short foods and drinks will be available. This event is sponsored by the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards will be accepted.

Bereavement program

 

Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care has announced the beta testing for its preschool-grade 12 school bereavement program for schools in Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler Counties. The school bereavement program will create a system to identify and support bereaved students and to provide training for the school staff and faculty members for schools in the three-county service area. Souther Tier Hospice and Palliative Care staff will also be a permanent resource to the schools to assist in referrals, continuing the training program and assist in identifying ways to fill unanticipated needs that might be bought forward in the community.

Any schools that are interested in becoming part of this program should contact Andrea Barber at 962-3100 or email her at abarber@sthospice.org.

H-port Chamber of Commerce

 

The Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce Winter General Membership meeting will be from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Visitor Center, 47 Shethar Street. Social hour will be from 6-7 p.m. and the meeting from 7-8 p.m. A beer and wine tasting, hors d'oeurves and guest speaker Kyle Bower, Hammondsport Central School District Superintendent will be available. Please RSVP by Nov. 28 by calling 569-2989 or email to info@hammondsport. org.

Arc of Steuben's Annual Day of Sharing

 

The Arc of Steuben will host its annual Day of Sharing by giving out donations of winter wear, toys, clothing, crafts, small household items, small appliances and other new or recycled gifts. This event is the Arc's Christmas gift to the community and will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at One Arc Way behind Simmons Rockwell in Bath. This event is open to everyone.

Boxwood topiary class

 

A boxwood topiary class will be held from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library. The cost is $15. Preregistration is necessary. Call the library at 569-2045 for more information.

Thanksgiving craft project

 

The Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport will offer a special Thanksgiving themed craft project for children ages 5 and up from 1-2 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 26 in the lower level of the library. Preregister at 569-2045.

"13th Annual Miniatures Vendor Show and Sale"

 

The "13th Annual Miniatures Vendor Show and Sale" will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, at The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of early aviation and local history, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. This is an opportunity to purchase miniatures as well as view the 18th Annual Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit. Special reduced admission for this one-day event is $5.00. The Curtiss Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 569-2160 for more information.

Thanksgiving Eve service

 

A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Campbell United Methodist Church, 8516 Main Street, Campbell.

Windmill Farm & Craft Market

 

The Windmill Farm & Craft Market is decorated and ready for Holiday Shopping. Open every Sat. until Dec.13th, Nov. 29 is Customer Appreciation Day with free hotdogs, hot chocolate and visits and photos with Santa between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. He will also be on hand Dec. 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hot chocolate will also be served on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Gift certificates are available.

Pregnancy Resource Center new hours

 

The Pregnancy Resource Center of the Valleys, Inc ( formerly known as: Loving Arms of Steuben County, Inc.) has increased their hours. They are now open; Mondays from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.- 7: 30 p.m.

Christmas party

The Bath Neighborhood Watch will hold their Annual Christmas Party from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at The Dormann Library, Bath. Snacks, drinks, crafts and Santa will be available. The party is free and open to the public.

Holiday fair

 

A holiday fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Campbell Legion, Campbell. Many local venders and crafters will be present. A light lunch and beverages will be available as well as door prizes.

Family holiday gathering

 

Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care is offering a Family Holiday Gathering from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at their offices at 11751 East Corning Road next to the Crystal Lanes bowling alley. This gathering offers time to make an ornament, decorat cookies and other crafts. There will be information on managing grief for both children and adults. Families are encouraged to attend and work on projects together. Refreshments will be served while holiday music plays. There is no cost for the event.

To register call Pam Fraboni at Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care at 962-3100.

Pearl Harbor Day ceremony

 

A Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Bath Rod & Gun Club. The public is welcomed to a day of remembrance of the Pearl Harbor survivors and the men and women that gave the supreme sacrifice for our freedom.

Prattsburgh Winterfestival

 

The Prattsburgh Winterfestival will begin on Dec. 5. Festival of Lights at the Historical Society will have tree's decorated by Dec. 4. Events by days are as follows:

• Dec. 5 - Businesses will hold Open Houses during regular Business hours with refreshments and drawings. A "Cookie Walk" by Methodist Women will be held at the American Legion.

• Dec. 6 - The Ambulance Corp will hold a chicken BBQ dinner from 4 p.m. until gone at the Prattsburgh Firehall. Cost is $5 for half a dinner and $7 for a whole dinner.

• Dec. 7 - The Prattsburgh Rotary will sponsor the arrival of Santa. Boys Scouts will serve hot chocolate. The Prattsburgh Bible Church will present a Live Nativity at 5 p.m. Immediately following will be the town tree lighting will all trees lit at the same time. After the tree lightings the Prattsburgh Library will hold an open house. Refreshments by sponsored by the 4H. The Christmas cash drawing will be held with prceeds to the Prattsburgh Summerfestival. Gingerbread houses will also be on display.

Call Lenora Applebee for more details at 522-3566.

Campbell United Methodist Church

 

The Campbell United Methodist Church will hold the following services in Dec.:

• At 7 p.m. Dec. 7 is "Community Lessons and Carols."

• At 7 p.m. Dec. 21 is "The Gift Goes On" Community Christmas Cantata.

• At 7 p.m. Dec. 24 is the Christmas Eve celebration.

St. Mary's Thanksgiving service

 

the Ecumentical Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 32 E. Morris Street, Bath. The service is sponsored by the Ministers' Association of Bath representing, but not limited to, these area churches: St. Mary's Church, St. Thomas' Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Centenary United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Bath. An offering for the Association's Itinerant Fund will be collected.

A special guest preacher will be the Right Reverend Dr. Prince Singh, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester (pictured here). His sermon topic will be "radical hospitality."

The service will feature the combined gifts of area musicians. An opportunity will be given for individuals to submit names of people and situations for which they are thankful and these will then be read aloud.