Olum’s and the Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Central New York are teaming up to celebrate Christmas in July.  Throughout the month of July, donation collection points are available at Olum’s Furniture stores in Vestal, located in the Campus Plaza, and in Syracuse, located at 5775 Bridge Street, East Syracuse and 168 Northern Lights Plaza, Mattydale. These donations will go to support the families of seriously ill children. The Christmas in July Wish List is based on the resources necessary to serve families in need. Immediate needs include: non-perishable food and drinks, household items, office supplies, and gift cards. For a more detailed items list and further information, visit http://www.cnyronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.  The Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of CNY first opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day, 1982. Since then, more than 17,000 families in need have found comfort and hope at the home in Syracuse. Over the last 27 years, the organization has expanded from seven to sixteen guest bedrooms and has implemented the administration of a mini-grants program for charities meeting the needs of children in Central New York. ===================================================================================================



Farm Sanctuary will host their Annual New York Country Hoe Down at the Watkins Glen shelter on Saturday, July 31^st and Sunday, August 1^st.T. Colin Campbell, co-author of the best-selling book, The China Study and Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary’s president & co-founder are just a few intriguing speakers that will be in attendance this year.  This weekend long event includes exciting presentations, hayrides, a barn dance and time to tour the shelter grounds. ========================================================================================================================="I'M COMING BACK" - ORIGINAL MUSICAL The Landmark Church Theater Co will present this inspirational original musical written by Sherry Bell at the church located at 126 Court St, Binghamton.  The church is wheelchair accessible, and admission is free.  For questions, please call 607-748-3985.  http://thelandmarkchurch.org     Friday, July 30, 7:30pm (Doors and concessions open at 6:45pm) Saturday, July 31, 7:30pm (Doors and concessions open at 6:45pm) Sunday, Aug 1, 10:15am (Doors open at 9:45am) =========================================================================================

Family Enrichment Network will be offering FREE nutritious meals and snacks for community parents and children during the summer months.  Meals and snacks will be served now through September 3, 2010.  Morning snack will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week (except July 5^th) at 24 Cherry Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 in the Cafeteria.    For more information, please call 607.723.8313.  The vision of Family Enrichment Network is that all children and families in our service area have the opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential.  By offering family support programs and services to the community, Family Enrichment Network is able to ensure children and their families a better way in life.  The agency is celebrating 32 years of service in 2010 and works with over 500 families each year.  
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The Broome County Council of churches needs power tools and monetary donations to build wheelchair ramps for people in the Southern Tier who can't get in/out of their homes.  If you can help, call 724-9130.
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The Binghamton Police Athletic League Day Camp runs now through 8/6 from 9-5 daily M-F.  Call 723-2766.
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7/30-

The J.C. Elks Lodge is offering a roast beef dinner tonight 5-9 pm.  They're at 4212 Watson Blvd.

7/31-

"Battling for Brandon" is a fundraiser for Brandon Schoonover, diagnosed w/ hepatitis, today 7-11 pm at the West Windsor fire station.


The BC Friends of the Library will be having a book sale today 9-2 pm at the B.C. Library on Court Street.