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Musicians hit high notes to help kids

There are few causes better than those that help children with medical conditions.

A day-long concert Sunday fits the bill perfectly. Five local groups - Classified, Showtime, Paul Case Band, Mossback Mule Band and Mark Bolos Sr. - will perform between noon and 6 p.m. to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The concert will take place at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St., Oneida. Tickets are $5 for adults; youths ages 12 and younger get in free.

Proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children - a networkof 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America. The hospitals treat children with myriad problems including orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other neurological conditions that affect ambulation and movement - and much more. In the past, the local Ziyara Shriners have conducted clinics locally to examine children who might be eligible for treatment.

Children receive treatment in a family-centered environment and there is no charge to patient, family or insurance carrier for any service or medical treatment.

Doors Sunday open at 11:30 a.m.

Utica, New Hartford art students show their stuff

When it comes to the arts, kids will amaze you.

The talent in our schools is astounding.

See for yourself Saturday when Utica and New Hartford students present their annual fine arts festivals in their respective districts.

- In Utica: The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomas R. Proctor Senior High School, 1203 Hilton Ave. in the main gym. Yiou should use the Arcuri entrance where you will be greeted by a carnival style display of treats, face painting and a variety of fair themed activities. Student artwork (K-12) will be on display in the halls leading up to the gym, where the rest of the exhibit will take place. There will also be a special display of award-winning student work, and art created by district art teachers. Musical performances will take place throughout the day featuring the high school band, choir, Moose Ensemble and elementary ensembles. Artist Andrew Buffington will offer caricatures, and the Ziyara Zanies will entertain guests from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Meetings this week on the public agenda

Today

Whitesboro Zoning Board, 7 p.m., 10 Moseley St.

Tuesday

School district budget votes and board elections. Noon and 9 p.m.

Ilion Free Library board, 6:15 p.m., 78 West St.

Sauquoit Valley school board, 7 p.m., 2601 Oneida St.

Waterville Library Board, 7 p.m. 206 White St.

Wednesday

New Hartford Library Board, 5 p.m., 2 Library Lane. In the Sammon room.

Thursday

New Hartford school district staffing and curriculum committee, 4 p.m., Bradley Elementary Library, 33 Oxford Road.

Clayville Village Board, 6 p.m., Fire Department, 2371 Main St.

Mid York Library Board, 6 p.m., 1600 Lincoln Ave.

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