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Hospital, ECF Offer Free Wi-Fi

By Mike Healy, director community relations
(Oneida, NY) Free wireless internet access is now available at Oneida Healthcare Center.
“We went ‘live’ at the beginning of March and everyone is very excited about it,” said Mary McGuirl, OHC’s Chief Information Officer. The service is available to visitors, patients and residents throughout the Hospital and Extended Care Facility [...]

Kelberman Center to Air ‘Autism: The Musical’ as Part of 2010 Autism Speaker Series

(Morrisville, NY) The Kelberman Center is hosting a variety of activities and events leading up to and throughout April in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The Autism Speaker Series takes place on Tuesday, March 30 where “Autism: The Musical” will be shown, followed by a brief question and answer session.
The movie will air from 6 [...]

Joy’s Studio to hold Wellness/Fitness Day

Submitted by Samanthi Martinez
(Hamilton, NY) The concept of wellness means positive health through quality of life and a sense of well-being. There’s no doubt that healthful foods, regular exercise, and enabling the body to heal and repair itself are vital to wellness. The hard part is learning all there is to know and putting it [...]

March Blood Drives

The Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives in March. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 448-3543.

5* Stockbridge Valley School 9:00am-2:00pm
Williams Rd., Munnsville

9 Cazenovia HS 9:00am-2:00pm
Cazenovia

11* Chittenango HS 9:00am-2:00pm
Route 5, Chittenango

11* First Presbyterian [...]

Madison-Oneida American Red Cross News

Volunteer Helps in Our Community
(Canastota) This year, the Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross is again partnering with Dunkin Donuts to show appreciation for the tireless efforts of its local volunteers with the 2010 Volunteer of the Month Awards.
The American Red Cross is an organization comprised of volunteers, who do the majority of the [...]

Kelberman Center Offers Educational Events in Madison County

(Utica, NY) The Kelberman Center is hosting two educational events in Madison County during the first week of March. A speaker series, featuring Dr. Mara Ladd, is taking place on March 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and a meeting for the Family Resource and Support Group is taking place on March 4 from [...]

Nichols Volunteer of Month

Red Cross, Dunkin Donuts honors volunteer for hard work
By Paulette Loomis
(Oneida, NY) Dunkin Donuts and the Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross honored Karen Nichols with the February Red Cross Volunteer of the Month Award.
Since Nichols walked in the door of the Madison-Oneida Chapter she has been a very enthusiastic volunteer. Nicholas has stepped [...]

Leonardsville Volunteer Fire Company News

Department Gets Grant, Reminds Residents About Carbon Monoxide
Submitted by Michael Jones
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a $35,053 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program award to the Leonardsville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., Feb. 13. The grant will allow the fire company to purchase a backup generator for the fire hall, two small portable generators, a [...]

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley to host Healthy Kids Day April 17

(Oneida, Rome, New Hartford – April 17, 2010) On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley invites the Oneida, Rome and New Hartford communities to participate in the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, the nation’s largest health day for kids and families.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is filled with fun, engaging and creative [...]

Three Non-Profits to Benefit Saturday

Signing Event to Help Pantry, CAP and Bookstore
(Hamilton) Readers and collectors alike who missed receiving a copy of the inaugural edition of the Madison County Courier will now have the opportunity to get one, signed by the publisher, editors and some contributors of Madison County’s newest publication.
On Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., [...]

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