Clergy kick off Samaritan Center appeal in meal service
Prominent clergy led by Rev Harald Avery Monsignor Joseph Champlin and Rabbi Charles Sherman launch the Samaritan Center annual appeal by serving the afternoon meal at the interfaith kitchen for the poor. Former SU basketball star Dwayne Washington join in support as donors are urged to send checks or call.
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Hearty thanks pour in for volunteers aiding mother of four
Wilson a 33 year old single mother of four in Syracuse received everyday support after a Herald American piece highlighted struggles of poor families. Denise delivered groceries and others offered coats, food, and Christmas presents while Joan Mapes coordinated excess donations to help other families.
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Onondaga County Mental Health Department
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Holiday Zoofest Lights up Rosamond Gifford Zoo
About 750 visitors joined the opening day of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Holiday Zoofest at Burnet Park in Syracuse. The daytime weekend event runs noon to 4 pm through Dec 23 with crafts, storytelling, performances, and animal encounters.
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Syracuse
Santa
Jamie
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Catholic Charities Auction at New York State Fair Center
A charity auction with live and silent bidding from 6 to 9 30 pm Thursday at the Art and Home Center offers dancing wine tastings and merchandise. Tickets 75 dollars. call 424 1600 for details. Proceeds aid Catholic Charities programs.
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Post-Standard Youth Holiday Story Contest Announced
The Post-Standard sponsors its 18th Children’s Holiday Story contest for students through eighth grade. Entries must be original, postmarked by December 18, include the author’s name age grade home address and phone, and be mailed to The Post-Standard Childrens Holiday Story Contest PO Box 4915 Syracuse 13221. First prize is 50 dollars, runners-up 25 dollars each. winning stories will be published on Christmas Day.
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