In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, M.A. Polce will be canceling all of our in-person events for the month of March. Please note that virtual training is available for anyone who is interested. We are also offering a free 90-day trial of Cisco Webex to both existing and new customers to help them work remotely.…
Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of sugar maple, black maple, or red maple trees, however it can also be made from other maple species. Maple syrup production is mainly located in northeastern North America; specifically the northeastern states (including New York, Vermont and Maine) and the southeastern parts of Quebec and…
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The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) has been awarded a Grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation that will enable RCIL to purchase a wheelchair accessible van that will be used to transport participants of the Many Hearts Senior Care Center at RCIL. This new van will expand access to the Center for…
On Saturday, March 14th from 10 am – 1 pm the Utica Curling Club will hold an Introduction to Curling program. All curling equipment is provided but participants should bring clean athletic shoes and warm loose fitting or flexible clothing. The cost is $5 and registration is required. In order to register go to www.uticacurlingclub.org and look…
sunsetwood.org The Community at Sunset Wood, established in 1882, is a non-profit organization, offering seniors 62+ an environment that includes gracious living with options for aging in place. The Community at Sunset Wood is independently owned and has a board of managers that oversees long-range goals and opportunities for programs that enhance a high quality…
The Staffworks Fund contributed $27,344 to the 15th Annual Stevens-Swan Humane Society Telethon. That’s 24% of the total $113,000 raised and many animals helped. The Stevens-Swan Humane Society relies heavily on community donations to operate 365 days each year and to pay for daily care, food, shelter and veterinary costs. The goal for…
On Friday, March 6, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in collaboration with healthcare students from both Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute, will again offer free health screenings to the public at the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good Expo.…
The public is invited to the Great American Irish Festival Grand Marshal Reception which is being held on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Irish Cultural Center located at 623 Columbia Street, Utica. This annual event encompasses the “Passing of the Shillelagh” from last year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade…
“Welcome Cree” signs are popping up at local businesses headed up by John Brown and Coldwell Banker Faith Properties. It started with large welcome banners on two of Coldwell Banker Faith Properties Utica locations. Other local businesses have started to put up smaller welcome signs, supplied by Coldwell Banker Faith Properties, in their entrances. Broker/Owner,…
During the New York Yankees baseball season, Rainman, from The Sportszilla Show will host a half hour show called “New York Yankees Lead Off Show” the broadcast will happen when there’s a 7:05 first pitch Monday-Friday and he will be reviewing the last game with audio from the previous game as well as giving…
On Saturday morning, March 7, 2020, thousands of runners and walkers will participate in America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk. The course extends from Barneveld to Utica College. Area drivers will encounter delays and altered traffic patterns between 7:00 am and noon. America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk Weekend events include: The Healthy…
Mayor Robert Palmieri and his wife, Susan, today announced that ICAN will be the recipient of the 2020 Mayor’s Gala, to be held on Saturday April 25, 2020 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in downtown Utica. Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets you can visit the Mayor’s Benefit Gala website at www.uticamayorbenefitgala.com…
On Saturday, March 14th from 10 am – 1 pm the Utica Curling Club will hold an Introduction to Curling program. All curling equipment is provided but participants should bring clean athletic shoes and warm loose fitting or flexible clothing. The cost is $5 and registration is required. In order to register go to www.uticacurlingclub.org and look…
Polo shirts are also called “polos” or tennis shirts and they became so popular on golf courses, people started calling them golf shirts. Although the words “polo shirt” and “golf shirt” are used interchangeably, the term “polo shirt” is more popular. More casual than a woven button-front shirt and dressier than a t shirt, the…