TK99 Community Bulletin Board

On Point for College and MONEY Federal Credit union are teaming up for a new “Coins for College” promotion to raise money to help low-income, first generation college students successfully graduate. It’s easy to get involved, you can place a collection container in your home or business. For more information contact Fritz Diddle at  (315) 484-3150 or email fritz.onpoint@gmail.com

Millions of people at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be able to prevent the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation with early identification and a dedication to healthy habits.

During National Kidney Month in March and in honor of World Kidney Day, March 8, 2012, the NKF is calling on all Americans to protect their kidneys and prevent damage by educating themselves about CKD and the proactive ways they can reduce their risk of kidney failure.

 Because identification of the disease is such an important first step, NKFCNY is offering a free screening through the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at NKFCNY offices, 731 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203. KEEP is offered to those most at risk for CKD – anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. 

Registration for the KEEP screening is recommended. Call 315-476-0311 Today!

The National Kidney Foundation of CNY is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.  For more information about risk factors, World Kidney Day activities and to sign up for the free screening, visit www.kidney.org. 

The Syracuse Crunch’s February 24th game against the Albany Devils will help raise money for the CNY Roller Derby. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated directly to the CNY Roller Derby. 

Mohawk Valley Night presented by GoCal.co will serve as a fundraiser for the CNY Roller Derby which 
lost their practice facility to damages caused during a fire on February 9, 2012. The Crunch will donate a 
portion from each ticket sold within the Mohawk Valley for the Friday, February 24 home game vs. 
Albany to the CNY Roller Derby.

Tickets for the game will be available at a discounted price of $10 for residents within the Mohawk 
Valley. Tickets, which will be located on the stage, can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 
473-4444 ext. 18 and using the codeword “Derby” or tickets by contacting a CNY Roller Derby 
representative prior to February 23. Portion of all tickets sold by the CNY Roller Derby or by use of the 
codeword will go toward assisting the program as it recovers from this disaster.

The Town of Manlius Historical Society is having our 36th Annual Antique Show

Location: Fayetteville-Manlius High School House 1
             8201 East Seneca Turnpike
             Manlius, NY 13104

Dates: Friday April 13, 2012 PREVIEW
          Hours: 4p-7p
          Cost: $10.00 plus refreshments

          Saturday April 14, 2012 ANTIQUE SHOW
          Hours: 9am-4pm
          Cost: $4.00

website: www.manliushistory.org
email.  :  manliushistory@gmail.com

JOIN Central Library's TUESDAY PAGETURNERS!
OCPL Central Library’s new book club for adults, led by Central Librarian Assistant
Linda Kandel, will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Central
Library:

Smith Room, 5th floor
OCPL Central Library
The Galleries of Syracuse
447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202-2494

The group’s first meeting is January 10, 2012, and they will discuss The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak.
Please call 315.435.1900 with any questions.

The Book Thief is also the newest CNY Reads title.  Events related to The Book Thief
will be scheduled in Central New York throughout 2012.

Joe Bonamassa has been lauded as one of the world’s greatest guitarists, and he’s fast evolving into a full-blown truly charismatic and mesmerizing blues-rock star, as well as a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. To support his recent release ” Dust Bowl”, Bonamassa is back on tour in Syracuse on May 17th at the Landmark Theater. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Click here for a free download from Dust Bowl. 

For 21 years, Fayetteville Manlius High School has been holding a Dance Marathon for Camp Good Days & Special Times, a residential camp facility providing FREE OF CHARGE camp programs and year-round support and activities for children, adults and families with a cancer diagnosis. On Saturday, March 3^rd, from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, over a thousand students will come together for the 2012 “RUN DM 12” Dance Marathon (FM-DM) to raise money for Camp Good Days and Special Times. 

Visit www.fmdancemarathon2012.com for more information on the 2012 FM Dance Marathon or to donate.

For more information about the many programs and services provided by Camp Good Days, to learn about volunteer opportunities, or to make a tax deductible donation, please contact Renee DeVesty, CNY Regional Director of Camp Good Days at 315-434-9477 or visit us online at www.campgooddays.org.   

Turn your used old car, boat, recreation vehicle, camper, motorcycle riding lawn mower, or tractor into a “Kidney Car” and a possible tax deduction. The donation process is simple and can be completed with one phone call. Find your title and call the Kidney Foundation of Central New York at 315-476-0311 or 1-800-488-CARS (2277).

All proceeds from the Kidney Cars Program are used to support the programs of the Kidney Foundation of Central New York and to fulfill the Foundation’s mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of patients affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.