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The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce “Parish Irish Days” to be held on March 14-15!!! The parade will be held on Sat. March 14 beginning at 10 a.m. (line up at 9:30) at Dill Pickle Alley with vendors ( Parish Town Historical Society, Dori Rolon, Mary Lou Taro, Bonnie Frederick, Parish Dining & Activity Center, Parish Health Center, Rolanda Maynes, Relay for Life, Miss Jamie’s Right Step Dance Studio, Girl Scout cookies, Phyllis Dayger, and of course the chamber) and activities at the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium 2938 East Main Street following the parade. On Sunday morning there will be a pancake breakfast held at the Parish Fire Station, 16 Union Street from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. If you would like to participate contact Dan Dalin, president at 625-4955. There are still seats available!!! Bright Star Productionz will return to the Grist Mill as a part of the Parish Irish Days Celebration on Sunday, March 15. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. A hilarious Irish Wake Awaits you! Solve the mystery and win fabulous prizes!!! Tickets are $26.95 which includes 3-course meal, show, and tax Meal Choice #1: Soup or Salad, Fish dinner with baked or mashed potatoes Meal Choices #2: Soup or Salad, Corned Beef with carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Both choices include ice cream for dessert, coffee or soda, and gratuity. Jan Morse took her grandchildren Vehjric and Vanessa Dupree to the circus on Feb. 26 in Mexico and then they spent the night. They had a great time. The trio are planning on attending the Shrine Circus in May. The three of them go every year to the circus and always have fun. Grandma Jan loves the circus as much as Vehjric and Vanessa. These are their special times together. Oswego County Legislator Chairman, Barry Leemann joined the seniors for lunch on Monday, March 9 at the Parish Dining & Activity Center . Barry brought interesting topics to the table, that everyone enjoyed and appreciated learning more about. On Thursday, March 12, Christa Gibson who is a regular guest on Thursdays at the center, but was a special guest this time. She spoke about growing up in Germany during the Hitler era, sharing her experiences and memories. Christa certainly had everyone’s attention. The Parish Ecumenical Food Pantry would like to thank the American Legion Russell-Horning Post 601 for their very generous donation. The Parish Ecumenical Food Pantry is located at 814 Rider Street and is there for when you need it. For more information or assistance please call 625-7833 or 625-4575. The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome Ms. Linda M. Goodness, Assistant Director of the Oswego Community Development Office to the March 25th meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Mills and Petrie Mem’l Gym. Linda will present a grant opportunity to market Oswego County in a collaborative effort. The meeting will end promptly at 7 p.m. to make room for the Village Board Meeting.
The Parish Relay for Life Committee will launch its 2009 fundraiser at a kick-off "25th Birthday Celebration" March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Altmar-Parish- Williamstown High School , County Route 22, Parish. Come join the party, and enjoy the fun! You won’t want to miss it. There will be delightful party music and games along with finger sandwiches, vegetable trays, assorted chips and beverages. For desserts you'll have Birthday cake and misc. cookies and brownies. Girl Scouts of the Mexico Service Unit announce their annual spring event at the BOCES Mall. The Girl Scout “World Cultures” Carnival will be held on Sat. April 4 from noon to 3 PM. The public is encouraged to attend this fun family event. Games, crafts and food items range from 25 cents to one dollar. And of course, those popular donation themed baskets will be available. To make this column interesting and informative, we need to hear from you, email information to guindfam@yahoo. com or call 625-4575.
Blessings and Peace be with you, 
Mary Lou Miller Guindon/'75 315 625 4575
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