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October 22, 2009

Faith Briefs: Oct. 23, 2009

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Concert to benefit childrens programs
MALONE — The fifth-annual Malone Wesleyan Outreach Program Gospel Concert is set for 7 to 9 p.m. today at Malone Middle School.

Proceeds will benefit World Hope International's Education Programs and Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child, both organizations that focus on children, a press release said.

Jessie White and Rochelle Stauffer will perform along with several local gospel groups. A free-will offering will be accepted as admission, Refreshments, cards, calendars and memo pads will be available for purchase.

For more information, call 483-5222 or 483-1222.

Share memories
at hospice service

PLATTSBURGH — A memorial service for hospice patients will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Turnpike Wesleyan Church, 2224 Military Turnpike Road (Route 190), Plattsburgh.

"Family, friends, and caregivers are invited to cherish the lives, share the memories and light a candle to commemorate the life of each hospice patient who died from March through August 2009," a press release said.

The music for the service has been donated by Adirondack Harper Martha Gallagher. After the candle-lighting ceremony, a time for sharing will take place. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Hospice of the North Country at 561-8465.

Church Women United to meet
TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga-area Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day 2009 at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 at the home of Cathie Burdick, president, 129 The Portage in Ticonderoga.

A brief business meeting will open the event, a press release said. Officers for 2010 through 2012 will be elected then installed by the Rev. Helenmarie Sunkenberg.

A worship and study program will follow, with participants Nancy Reale, Nancy Law, Lois Gunning, Mary Lou Greenough and Grace Trombley. The theme is "Piecing Earth Together" with scripture from the Genesis creation story and discussion on how to help "piece the earth together" through good ecological practices.

Refreshments will follow.

All area women and men are invited to the event.

The local group supports the Ticonderoga Meal Site each month, supplying funds to buy necessities Essex County does not provide. Collections of toiletries are also made at each meeting for the safe house in Ticonderoga.

For information, call Burdick at 585-7015.

Christian
concert set

CADYVILLE — An evening of contemporary Christian music featuring the group Unity will take place at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.

Child care will be provided during the free concert, a press release said.

For more information, call 293-7149.

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Briefs
  • Health Notes: May 29, 2012 Parkinson's support group to meet; Open house planned at Wilmington practice; Blood drives set; Grants available for area health programs; Patient-controlled epidurals new option for moms at AMC.

    May 29, 2012

  • Book Briefs: May 27, 2012

    Author on hand for book signing June 9; Sherman Free Library planning June sales.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 27, 2012

    DWI crackdown continues through holiday; Hydrant training set in Dannemora; Peru Council continues handbook review.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 26, 2012 Pfizer facility auction expected to be pre-empted; City Public Works adjust hours for holiday; Hydrant flushing to resume on Tuesday; LPCS to discuss administrator.

    May 26, 2012

  • Family Fare: May 26, 2012 Frankie Garrow Fun Run June 2; Hospice planning memorial service; Support group for widows meets May 30; BOPA poster-contest winner announced; Early Intervention council meets May 30; Event allows public to play with technology; Junie B. to make stop in Lake Placid.

    May 26, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: May 26, 2012

    Seton raises $2,600 for Mission of Hope project; Spring Ring May 31 at Lake Placid church.

    May 25, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 24, 2012 Barney Downs Road open again; City hydrant flushing continues; St. Regis Mohawk election coming up.

    May 24, 2012

  • Arts Express: May 24, 2012

    Wilder Homestead opens Saturday; Museum offering free admission; Underground Railroad Museum opens Saturday; Essex Community Fund accepting grant applications.

    May 24, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 23, 2012

    PSU rummage sale to benefit needy; Section of Barney Downs Road in Peru closed today; Village dissolution study ready for reaction; City hydrant flushing continues; City Schools to present amended budget; Emergency work on Lower Locks today in Saranac Lake; Ti seeks input on town's needs; Franklin Co. Solid Waste Authority to consider buying land; Moriah Central sets special meeting; Matching funds available to libraries for technology; Keeseville to wrap up fiscal year.

    May 23, 2012

  • Senior Briefs: May 23, 2012

    Computer Club to learn about Chrome; Trip to Vermont sites planned; Bingo Club offering trip to casino.

    May 23, 2012