Community

Now through November 25, churches in Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, and Oswego counties will be collecting Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts packed with school supplies, hygiene items and small toys to go to boys and girls ages 2-14 in countries struggling with conflict, poverty, and disaster around the world.

All Oswego County offices, including the solid waste transfer stations and recycling drop-off centers, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving.

The city of Fulton Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that the 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Jubilee will be held on December 5. The official City Christmas Tree is located across from the Fulton Municipal Building at 141 S. First St.

The Oswego County Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle fundraising campaign on Nov. 15. The goal this year is $110,000. Volunteers are needed to ring the bell.

Upwards of 200 guests enjoyed a feast of locally raised foods at the Oswego County Harvest Dinner on October 18. The dinner was held at The American Foundry in Oswego and the 2013 event proved to be as successful in showcasing Oswego County agriculture as it has been in the three preceding years.

Karyn Atkinson, resident counselor with OCO Developmental Disabilities Services, was recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the past year.

With the colder weather upon us, now is the time to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning otherwise known as “The Silent Killer.”

Rev. Chuck Forbes, pastor of the Minetto United Methodist Church, invites all members of the community to a Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service, at 7 p.m. on November 27. The Chancel Choir will perform the anthem, Still the Lord of All.

The Oswego County Department of Social Services will sponsor an informational meeting from  6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, at the Department of Social Services, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for people who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.