Women's Fund invites applicants
The Women's Fund of Central New York is looking for grant applications from organizations that support programs that foster leadership, education and economic self-sufficiency in women and girls.
Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations in Cayuga, Onondaga and Madison counties can apply. Requests should range from $100 to $12,500. The application deadline is Jan. 25, 2008, with grant awards announced by April.
As part of the Central New York Community Foundation, the Women's Fund of Central New York was formed in 1998 as a permanent endowment to fund programs and projects that support, empower and recognized the advancement of women and girls in central New York.
Free Erie Canal calendar available
A free 2008 Erie Canalway calendar can be picked up on a first-come, first-served basis at libraries and visitor centers along the National Heritage Corridor.
Twelve winning photos capturing the beauty, history, people and character of New York's canals and canal communities are included in the 4,000 calendars available for distribution.
The corridor reaches 524 miles from Buffalo to Albany and north along the Champlain Canal to Whitehall. It connects 234 diverse communities.
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is one of 37 such areas charged with interpreting, preserving, and celebrating the nation's heritage to benefit today's residents, visitors, and future generations.
Christmas tree recycling offered
People can recycle their Christmas trees through the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District. The organization is hosting a trade-a-tree program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2 to 4; Jan. 7 to 11; and Jan. 14 to 18; and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 5.
Cayuga County residents can bring their Christmas tree to the Natural Resources Center at 7413 County House Road in Auburn. No appointments are necessary.
The tree will be used in wood chipper and the mulch will be used for public works projects. In return, resident will receive a voucher for a balsam fir transplant. The firs will be available in the spring from the Soil and Water Conservation District.
Museum wants seniors' art work
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn, seeks art work by Cayuga County senior citizens for its annual “Both Ends of the Rainbow” exhibit, to be on view Jan. 26 to Feb. 24, 2008. Senior citizens may submit one or two works of art that are framed and ready to hang for inclusion in this year's show.
Entry is free. Works must be two-dimensional and may include watercolor, painting, drawing, photography, among other media.
Artwork must be delivered to the art center between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 31 to Friday, Jan. 11. The Schweinfurth will be closed on New Year's Day.
- From staff reports
Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations in Cayuga, Onondaga and Madison counties can apply. Requests should range from $100 to $12,500. The application deadline is Jan. 25, 2008, with grant awards announced by April.
As part of the Central New York Community Foundation, the Women's Fund of Central New York was formed in 1998 as a permanent endowment to fund programs and projects that support, empower and recognized the advancement of women and girls in central New York.
Free Erie Canal calendar available
A free 2008 Erie Canalway calendar can be picked up on a first-come, first-served basis at libraries and visitor centers along the National Heritage Corridor.
Twelve winning photos capturing the beauty, history, people and character of New York's canals and canal communities are included in the 4,000 calendars available for distribution.
The corridor reaches 524 miles from Buffalo to Albany and north along the Champlain Canal to Whitehall. It connects 234 diverse communities.
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is one of 37 such areas charged with interpreting, preserving, and celebrating the nation's heritage to benefit today's residents, visitors, and future generations.
Christmas tree recycling offered
People can recycle their Christmas trees through the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District. The organization is hosting a trade-a-tree program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2 to 4; Jan. 7 to 11; and Jan. 14 to 18; and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 5.
Cayuga County residents can bring their Christmas tree to the Natural Resources Center at 7413 County House Road in Auburn. No appointments are necessary.
The tree will be used in wood chipper and the mulch will be used for public works projects. In return, resident will receive a voucher for a balsam fir transplant. The firs will be available in the spring from the Soil and Water Conservation District.
Museum wants seniors' art work
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn, seeks art work by Cayuga County senior citizens for its annual “Both Ends of the Rainbow” exhibit, to be on view Jan. 26 to Feb. 24, 2008. Senior citizens may submit one or two works of art that are framed and ready to hang for inclusion in this year's show.
Entry is free. Works must be two-dimensional and may include watercolor, painting, drawing, photography, among other media.
Artwork must be delivered to the art center between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 31 to Friday, Jan. 11. The Schweinfurth will be closed on New Year's Day.
- From staff reports
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