The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, today announced an aggressive, three-pronged initiative involving research, policy advocacy and youth activation intended to urgently address the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use. The initiative, launched as 1 in 4 high school students nationwide report using e-cigarettes, has…
On January 5th, the Leatherstocking Council celebrated the lifelong achievements of 64 young men who achieved BSA’s highest rank of Eagle Scout in 2019 (as of December 3rd). The recognition dinner will be at Francesca Banquets & Catering, 144 E Main Street in Ilion, NY from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Primarily attendees will include friends…
On Monday, December 9, 2019, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will transition all laboratory services at the Faxton and St. Luke’s Campuses to MVHS-operated labs. Since 2009, laboratory services at the Faxton and St. Luke’s Campuses had been provided through a services agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp). The St. Elizabeth Campus Laboratory…
As the holiday season fast approaches, so does GivingTuesday, an international day of giving falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, the Utica Zoo has formed GivingZooWeek on December 2-6, in conjunction with #GivingZOOday, a day to highlight the impact that members of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums have on not only animals,…
Brilliant glassware, handcrafted by artisans from the Corning Museum of Glass, will be raffled and auctioned at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute First Fridays Happy Hour, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday , December 6 in the Museum of Art. Throughout the evening, the Institute will be collecting canned goods for the Utica Food Pantry. For each…
Sangertown Square together with the Kelberman Center welcome children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families to meet with Santa during the annual Sensory Santa event. Sensory Santa will take place Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th from 8am to 9:30am in Center Court. This event gives children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and…
Saturday, December 7th at the Treehouse Reading & Arts Center From 1pm – 3pm: Come in your PJs for Llama Llama crafts and hot cocoa! (Free, for all ages) From 5pm – 8pm: We are having a Parents Night Out Pajama Party for kids ages 5-12! Parents – you’re free to go shopping…
Join Hamilton College History Professor Maurice Isserman for an illustrated talk on his just-published book, The Winter Army: The 10th Mountain Division in World War II. The ranks of the 10th were filled by men who in civilian life were already proficient in skiing and mountaineering. They were shipped to the Italian front and their…
Crooked Brook is offering a 10% discount on all chef coats 12/02/19 thru 12/09/19. All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly “Made in the U.S.A.” to order in Utica, N.Y. and they ship worldwide. Call 315-733-1992, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Read more here: http://www.crookedbrook.com/chef-jackets-coats.htm…
Join the MVSBDC on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 10am – 3pm at the ThINCubator for a QuickBooks 101 Class and learn how to use the most popular business accounting software program by small businesses. For QuickBooks beginners. If you have never used QuickBooks or are just starting to use the program, this training…
Celebrate the holidays and another successful year with your amazing employees! DoubleTree Hotel Utica is hosting a big Christmas party for small offices/companies. The evening will start with a cocktail hour with premium open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a dinner reception with cash bar, food stations, DJ and dancing! Purchase tickets for…
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica is collecting New & Unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! Drop off your donations at our reception desk! When you donate a toy, you’ll receive a free raffle ticket for a $100 Holiday Gift Basket! The raffle will be drawn on December 18th at 1657…
Broadway Utica is proud to present the Fiddler on the Roof engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Stanley Theatre on December 18th – 19th. The tour launched October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre. For tickets please call the Broadway Utica box office at…
The Boilermaker Road Race unveiled the new 2020 logo along with separate 15k and 5k race logos on Tuesday, November 26. The 2020 logo was designed by Ryan McGrogan of McGrogan Design, who also created the 2019 logo, and designed the Boilermaker’s Court Street mural. For more information on McGrogan Design, visit McGroganDesign.com To…
Following Brain Injury, Artist Rediscovers The World Through a Child’s Eyes Introducing Find Wonder in the Ordinary, A kids book for adults Local Author Bernie Freytag will be sharing the proceeds of his book Find Wonder in the Ordinary, a Kids Book for Adults, with Stevens-Swan Humane Society. For every book purchased, $5 will…