WATERTOWN â A year ago, Christopher Stowellâs career was sparkling in New York City where he worked as an independent electrician and designer for stage productions. But when the pandemic put that career on hold, he wanted to give back to the organization that originally inspired him to pursue his line of work.
So on Thursday, Mr. Stowell plans to get on his bicycle in Florida to begin a journey he calls âPedal With a Purpose.â He plans to ride from Key West to Calais, Maine, a distance of about 2,500 miles.
Mr. Stowell is raising money for Stage Notes. About a decade ago, Ticia Aumell, artistic director and founder of the organization, had a vision to go with her nonprofitâs motto of âPerformance With a Purposeâ: teach kids that they could make a difference. It has produced 14 musicals since 2009 and has donated over $50,000 to local organizations.
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MASSENA â As tax season continues, so does free tax preparation and electronic filing at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.
The assistance is offered by the AARP Tax-Aide program, but is open to everyone and not just AARP members. Itâs available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays during tax season, until April 15.
The only exception is the week of April 5, when it will be available Tuesday and Wednesday so it doesnât conflict with a vaccination clinic Monday.
AARP Tax-Aide Sheryl Campbell said the service is drop-off only, with masks required and social distancing with minimal contact.
OSWEGO — On March 27, The United Baptist Church of Scriba will host the fifth annual March Meatball Madness Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Mexico Blessings in a Backpack program.