Community Calendar

This year, the Victorian Lady antique shop in Oneida is on a mission to collect and distribute warm winter coats and accessories to help neighbors facing hardship during these difficult times.

“If you would like to help make someone's winter a little warmer, we would be most grateful!” says Ms. Gerri Gray, the shop’s proprietor. “We are holding the coat drive throughout the fall and winter.” She added, “We also plan to host a few food giveaways, so if anyone wishes to donate any canned food (including pet food) and/or other non-perishable items, they can bring them to the shop during our regular business hours or simply leave them on our front porch.”

Donations of new and gently-used coats, scarves, and gloves are being accepted every Monday and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on all other days by appointment only. The shop, which was featured on Lite 98.7, is located at 302 Main Street, Oneida, NY (at the corner of Stone).

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

In this 6-week series, students will learn the process of applying acrylic in layers to produce depth and richness that translates into representational art. First, they will focus on establishing value mapping in a painting using a monochromatic palette. Then they’ll learn how to use transparent and semi-transparent color glazes of acrylic, allowing the value that has been established underneath to show through.

The Ultimate RV Show, January 8 - 11, 2026, at the NY State Fairgrounds

Don’t miss one of the region’s largest RV shows - and the only one offering free admission and free parking! Featuring 300+ fully staged RVs, from compact, lightweight tent trailers to travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, Class-A motorhomes, and more. The Ultimate RV Show features an exclusive look at 2026 models and a wide selection of pre-owned inventory, all at show-only special pricing. Top RV manufacturers represented, including Keystone, Forest River, KZ, Thor Motor Coach, Winnebago, Coachmen, Heartland and East to West. Fun for the whole family with an engaging Kids Zone, a Make-a-Wish RV Giveaway, on-site pet adoptions, new product debuts and the chance to enter to win a new RV.

New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse. Show hours are Thursday, January 8 - Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ultimate RV Show is presented by Camping World and Good Sam.

For more info, visit: https://shows.campingworld.com/ultimate-rv-show-syracuse-new-york/

This year, the Victorian Lady antique shop in Oneida is on a mission to collect and distribute warm winter coats and accessories to help neighbors facing hardship during these difficult times.

“If you would like to help make someone's winter a little warmer, we would be most grateful!” says Ms. Gerri Gray, the shop’s proprietor. “We are holding the coat drive throughout the fall and winter.” She added, “We also plan to host a few food giveaways, so if anyone wishes to donate any canned food (including pet food) and/or other non-perishable items, they can bring them to the shop during our regular business hours or simply leave them on our front porch.”

Donations of new and gently-used coats, scarves, and gloves are being accepted every Monday and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on all other days by appointment only. The shop, which was featured on Lite 98.7, is located at 302 Main Street, Oneida, NY (at the corner of Stone).

Watershed: Paintings by Leigh Yardley

Jan. 9 – 31 at The Other Side Gallery, 2011 Genesee St., Utica

Opening reception – Friday, Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m.

Artist Talk- Saturday, Jan 31, 1 p.m.

Yardley’s work on paper and cheesecloth are reflections on the colors, textures and sense of a place. Using digital transfers stitched and painted to create the sensory experience of encountered environments. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted. For additional information, contact Rainer Wehner at 315-395-5235 or rainermariawehner@web.de.

The Ultimate RV Show, January 8 - 11, 2026, at the NY State Fairgrounds

Don’t miss one of the region’s largest RV shows - and the only one offering free admission and free parking! Featuring 300+ fully staged RVs, from compact, lightweight tent trailers to travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, Class-A motorhomes, and more. The Ultimate RV Show features an exclusive look at 2026 models and a wide selection of pre-owned inventory, all at show-only special pricing. Top RV manufacturers represented, including Keystone, Forest River, KZ, Thor Motor Coach, Winnebago, Coachmen, Heartland and East to West. Fun for the whole family with an engaging Kids Zone, a Make-a-Wish RV Giveaway, on-site pet adoptions, new product debuts and the chance to enter to win a new RV.

New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse. Show hours are Thursday, January 8 - Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ultimate RV Show is presented by Camping World and Good Sam.

For more info, visit: https://shows.campingworld.com/ultimate-rv-show-syracuse-new-york/