PENNY SOCIAL

SPAFFORD FIRE HOUSE - JULY 25 - 1 PM - 5 PM

Spafford Ladies Auxiliary are seeking donations of items (no clothes, please) for their Penny Social. They will pick up or you may drop them off. Please call Rose (607) 749-2753 or Debbie (607) 749-7780.

BARN SALE

BORODINO HALL - JULY 31 - 8 AM TO 3 PM

Benefits restoration of Borodino Hall. Items to donate can be dropped off July 17 and 24, 9am-noon. Pick up of large items or large lots can be arranged. Some large items (such as boats) can be taken on consignment. Call (315) 391-8477.

9th Annual Giro of Otisco Lake

The Race Up the Causeway

Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 AM

Sign in 8:30-9:45 AM at the Side Hill School on Willowdale Rd. Register online at BikeReg.com or at the schoolhouse the morning of the race.

Proceeds benefit the Spafford Area Historical Society.

10th Annual Harley Raffle- July 17th

Spafford Fire Dept is holding their 10th Annual Harley Raffle on July 17th 12-4, at Marcellus fire dept. The price of $100  buys you a 1-in-350 chance of winning the Harley, $1000, or $500 or in a remote chance, all three prizes.

The proceeds from the raffle buys supplies for the year and some projects we may do during the year. It buys the oxygen supplies, the rescue supplies (bandages, backboards, large tools for rescues) and other equipment. Through your support, we have remained one of the best equipped departments in the county, and have stayed on the cutting edge of being trained and equipped to help YOU!

The ticket price is tax deductible and you do not need to be present to win. If you cannot join us, please support us and get your ticket. Call Teri at 315-420-6078.

Hemlock Hike Saturday February 27, 2010

Experience the winter beauty of the forested ravine along Bear Swamp Creek, as we take a close look at the local hemlock trees that line the hillside. Mark Whitmore, Forest Entomologist at Cornell University will provide an overview about the threats posed by the hemlock wooly adelgid and demonstrate how to inspect trees for this destructive insect.  Hikers will also take a guided hike down the "Jug Path" which links the upstream Carpenter Falls, to the lower waterfalls and cascades created by Bear Swamp Creek as it makes its way down to the lakeshore.

Call (315) 424-9485 x0 to register and for meeting directions.
Dress for the weather * Snowshoes * GPS * Camera

Pictures from Bear Creek Swamp hike 2004

Saturday Breakfasts at Spafford Firehouse begin March 6, 2010
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Sponsored by the Spafford Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary, proceeds go to the Food Pantry.