The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for landowners who want to help with the second year of a research project on the survival of wild turkey hens.

The American Red Cross Blood Services is holding these local drives in December:

— On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Masonic Lodge 85 in the dining room, 421 Kenwood Ave., Delmar;

Bethlehem Lutheran Church invites the public to services during the five weeks of December — Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening Advent Services as Pastor Mark Mueller presents a sermon series titled “Love Finds a Voice in Bethlehem.”

The holiday season is here and so is the music that goes with it.

Parents teach children the songs that they know and love. Popular carols are translated into many different languages. No matter the age, no matter the culture, the tune is familiar, and the message is the same: The holidays are here; it’s time to celebrate.

BETHLEHEM — A free dinner on Monday, Oct. 21, will precede a discussion on “Hunger Amidst Plenty” at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

The baked ziti dinner starts at 6 with the presentation at 7 p.m. to raise awareness about the scope and impact of hunger in New York State.

Speakers will include:

BETHLEHEM — Sargent and Blais Personnel Services has named Caroline Cunningham, of Delmar, the 5 Star Employee for the month of September.

The Delmar Dolfins will be holding evaluations for new swimmers on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. at Bethlehem High School.

BETHLEHEM — The garden club here has created “The Golden Trowel Award” to encourage merchants and owners commercial properties to keep Bethlehem green. 

He was recognized with several awards including on four occasions with IBM’s highest sales excellence honor, the Golden Circle Award.