CHENANGO COUNTY – The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is offering a weekly update for the community.

For more information visit www.bainbridgecofc.com.

On Saturday, November 20 at 9 a.m: Chamber Christmas Tree Delivery to Businesses. If you are able to help out, please meet at the back of Bob's Diner at 9 a.m.

Businesses, remember to have your trees decorated before next Saturday. This year's Festival of Trees is sponsored by Sidney Federal Credit Union, thank you.

Free Child Passenger Safety Seat Check: On Saturday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bainbridge Highway Garage, 179 Lawrence Road. Please bring the child, car seat, the vehicle the child will ride in, and the owner's manual for the vehicle.

YMCA Turkey Trot on schedule for November 21: This year marks the 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot, which will be held in-person on November 21 at 12:30 p.m.

The Norwich YMCA is happy to offer the event in-person once again after it was held virtually last year. This annual event directly benefits the YMCA, and they would love to see a large turnout for the race. While there will not be race shirts this year due to inventory issues, the Norwich YMCA is excited to offer commemorative Turkey Trot coolers for the first 375 runners. For more information or to register contact or email race director Shannon Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.

Apply Now for the Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program

USDA is currently accepting applications for the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant portal at https://usda-prs.grantsolutions.gov/usda by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Approximately $650 million in funding is available for the PRS grants. Contact information for providers offering technical assistance on this grant application is available on the AMS PRS grant webpage under ‘Additional Resources’: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/prs.

Commerce Chenango

What Employers Need to Know About Vaccination Mandates: Join us on December 7, 2021, for a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Angelo D. Catalano, partner with Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP will be our guest speaker. Watch for more details coming soon.

COVID-19 vaccine: Schedule an appointment

The Chenango County Health Department now has COVID-19 vaccinations in our clinics. Make an appointment today by calling 607-337-1660.

You can also check with your health care provider and the local pharmacy websites to locate other vaccination clinics with available appointments.

COVID-19 vaccine transportation offered

Rural Health Network of South Central New York's mobility management program, Getthere, can provide rides to vaccinations. Please contact Getthere if you, a loved one, or a client living in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, or Tioga counties are unable to get to a COVID-19 vaccination site.

 

The Call Center can be reached at (855) 373-4040 Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. A Mobility and Transportation Advocate will help schedule a safe, secure ride. No referral is needed.

 

Getthere is a mobility management program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York serving Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties.

Important information:

The American Red Cross is Seeking Volunteers. There is a need for more volunteers to help with disaster relief. Please consider becoming a part of the Disaster Services Team. For more information, contact Red Cross' Volunteer Recruitment Specialist, Tylar Henson at 607-223-9935.

Bainbridge Community Center, 3 Prospect Street:

Things are coming along at the Community Center: The building has been graded, insulation has been installed, plumbing has been installed, and the concrete floors are completed. We now need skilled volunteers that can help with the finishing work on the inside. If you are able to help out, please contact Matt Germond at mgermonddc@yahoo.com.

Bainbridge Food Pantry: Serving those families in need, primarily from the BG School District, but will also assist those in nearby areas where no other food pantry is in place. Open Monday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. Located at the United Methodist Church, 27 N. Main Street, Bainbridge. Enter from the parking lot at the back of the church. Also open for emergencies only by calling 607-967-7383.

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Bainbridge Soup Kitchen, located at the United Methodist Church. Lunch is served Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All meals are served take out and curbside until further notice. No reservations are required.

Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Helpline: Call 1-844-863-9314 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week

The United Presbyterian Church of East Guilford has a Blessing Box which is regularly filled with non-perishable food, fresh fruit and veggies, and personal hygiene items for those in need. It is available 24/7 at a drive-up location in the parking lot of the church. Please take only what you need today and leave what you can for others in need. It is requested that the donations left in the box are food/hygiene items; no household goods please. 

Respectfully Submitted by,

Christine Smith,

Bainbridge Secretary

(607)967-8700   

bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com