Help us make history! Staffworks presents the 15th Annual Oneida County History Center Telethon on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WUTR. Call 315-735-3642 during the Telethon to pledge your support by donating, becoming a member or renewing your membership. The History Center plays an important role in protecting and…
ICAN (Integrated Community Alternatives Network) announces plans to relocate the Utica Children’s Museum from Bagg’s Square to a more centralized, state-of-the-art family center on the Parkway. Formerly Kids Oneida, ICAN’s not-for-profit scope offers family resources for every step of life, from prenatal to endof-life care. Similarities between populations and communities served led ICAN and the…
The Friends of The Arc Foundation proudly announces Texas-based country music duo, Smithfield, as the opening act for the upcoming Josh Turner concert, happening Friday, April 3rd at The Stanley Theatre in Utica. Tickets are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com, the Stanley Theatre box office, or by calling 315-724-4000. All proceeds from the show…
Thousands of runners and walkers became a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives at America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk. The Mohawk Valley drew a crowd of about 5,000 walkers and runners to Utica College on Saturday, March 6th. Participants helped raise $803,935 at America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk. …
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,…
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…