Community Calendar

Haymakers for Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and care, is returning to NYC for its 14th annual charity boxing event. Unlike typical boxing matches, Haymakers for Hope gives men and women the opportunity to step into the ring for the first time to fight for a cause bigger than themselves. Selected from a pool of applicants, the fighters undergo a training program with expert USA Boxing-registered trainers and face off in official bouts in front of thousands of supporters, all while raising funds for a cancer charity that is personally meaningful to them.

This high-energy boxing event will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammerstein Ballroom, bringing together live boxing and philanthropy for an unforgettable night dedicated to knocking out cancer.

Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 West Bay Road, Fair Haven, NY 13156

Admission: Free

The annual Flavors of Fall Craft Show, a fundraiser benefiting the Wilmot Cancer Institute, takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven.

Event Highlights:

• 50 skilled crafters and vendors
• Special raffles
• Food and drinks available for purchase
• Baked goods and dessert sale (100% of proceeds benefit Wilmot)

About the beneficiary: Wilmot Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated cancer center, is part of University of Rochester Medicine and serves patients across New York state.

Free Turkeys! On November 21 at 9 a.m., River Church, located at 750 James St in Syracuse, NY, is giving out Free Turkeys! (while supplies last)

🍁🍂 Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is here! Come and enjoy the season's bounty 🍎

Traditional turkey and fixings dinner with dessert: $20. 🎫Tickets purchased in the hall.

To-go available, or enjoy your meal in our dining hall 🦃🌽

AS ALWAYS, WE RECOMMEND YOU COME EARLY!! We always appreciate the local support and often sell out quickly. Plenty of convenient parking.

🗓 Sunday, November 22 @ 12 p.m.
📍607 Tecumseh Rd. Jamesville

United With Gratitude – Holiday Celebration

Celebrate the holiday season with United Way of Cayuga County on Saturday, November 28, 2026! Join us for the Auburn Holiday Parade, enjoy FREE hot cocoa provided by Student United Way during the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and stop by our office for an Open House. Meet our team, learn about our programs and initiatives, and discover how United Way is making a difference right here in Cayuga County.

Event Schedule:

4:00 PM: Auburn Holiday Parade

5:00 PM: Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with FREE hot cocoa provided by Student United Way

5:30–6:30 PM: United Way of Cayuga County Open House

Location: United Way of Cayuga County Office, 2 State Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Join us as we celebrate the season, connect with our community, and share our gratitude for the people who make Cayuga County a wonderful place to live, work, and give back!