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Area Children will be able to send a letter to Santa again this year, with local mailboxes to be set up locally, TERI SCHUNK of 4 Towns Forward comments:

(Teri Schunk 12-3-24)

Schunk also reminds Sidney area residents that the Holly Jolly Days parade will be held this Friday, anyone who want to participate should line up in the Sidney Plaza at 5:00 PM, the parade will be followed by the tree lighting & visits with Santa.

Norwich Theater Company will present "Elf the Musical" at the Martin W. Kappel Theater tonight & tomorrow night at 7:00 PM & Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at norwichtheatercompany.com, Service Pharmacy and Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 607-336-2787.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-2-22

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their Jolly Holly Days Parade & festivities tonight, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-2-22)

More information is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or by calling (607) 561-2642.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-17-22

The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce announced that the annual Jolly Holly Days parade is returning this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-17-22)

More information is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Jolly Holly days parade tonight, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 11-9-21)

Anyone needing more information can call 561-2642.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Jolly Holly days parade on December 3rd this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 11-9-21)

Anyone needing more information can email the chamber: office@sidneychamber.org or call 561-2642.

The
Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Holly Jolly Days on December
6th, with a variety of events, Chamber President Teri Schunk Explains:

(Teri
Schunk 11-27-19)

Those
who would like to participate in the Sidney Chamber Parade on December 6th
should call the Chamber at 561-2642.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration later today. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-30-18)

There be many specials sales at downtown Sidney Merchants today & The Sidney Super 8 will distribute donated winter clothes for children at VEP after the parade.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration on November 30th. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-16-18)

The Annual Tree Lighting will be held at 6:00 PM, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will be set up to see area children at Whitaker Way after the parade & Tree Lighting.

The Sidney Super 8 is holding a winter clothing drive for children, Super 8 General Manager Vesna Hoblitz explains:

(Vesna Hoblitz 11-12-18)

All of the items collected these items will be distributed at VEP on Main Street Sidney after the Jolly Holly Days Parade on November 30th at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 563-8880 of be email super8sidney@gmail.com.

The Home for the Holidays Parade Hosted by Destination Oneonta will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Main Street in Oneonta. Following the Parade will be the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Jubilee & Gingerbread Contest in the Foothills Performing Arts Center Atrium. The Inaugural Festival of the Trees will be held in the Foothills Production Room.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Jolly Holly Days” celebration this evening in Downtown Sidney. The annual Parade will start tonight at 6:00 PM, followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony, & Santa will be see area children at his headquarters at Whitaker Way.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that the annual Jolly Holly Days parade would be held on Friday December 1st in Downtown Sidney. Interested participants are asked to contact the Sidney Chamber Office at 561-2642.

State Police arrested 32-year-old Curtis Commesso of Bainbridge for reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt, after troopers were advised of a domestic dispute on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Commesso allegedly drove recklessly by another vehicle that was occupied by his ex-girlfriend, their young child and others, he swerved in front of the victim’s vehicle, and the behavior violated a court order of protection. Commesso was arraigned in the Town of Fenton Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending future court action.

The Sidney chamber of Commerce has 2 events scheduled tonight & Saturday. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk told WCDO News that the maps of those participating in Saturdays Village wide yard sales are available today:

(Teri Schunk 8-26-16)

Village yard sales will be held at Saturday various homes, as well as in the former Mirabito Fuel Group Parking Lot on Grand Street. Also, The Cruise in on Main Street tonight was originally scheduled as part of the Sidney Arts & Music Festival last month; Money raised will benefit the chambers efforts for this year's Jolly Holly days parade in December.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will host a Sidney Village Sale Day on Saturday. Spaces will be available at the Old Mirabito's Parking Lot, behind Trackside Diner at 44 Grand Street. A map of people who are participating will be at local businesses and at the Car Cruise In tonight on Main Street. All proceeds will support the Jolly Holly Day Parade.

The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Jolly Holly days Christmas Parade Friday night. Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 12-2-15)

Green said that awards & cash prizes would be awarded after the parade.

The Jolly Holly Days Committee of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will once again sponsor the annual Jolly Holly Days parade on Friday, December 4th. The theme this year is Dr. Seuss Christmas. There will be awards and cash prizes, which will be judged by a panel. The parade will begin at 6:30 pm with line up beginning at 5:30 pm.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will send out judges tonight & through the weekend, to decide on their annual “Sprit Awards", for the best decorated houses for the holidays. Chamber spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 12-20-13)

The Sidney Chamber held their annual Jolly Holly days Parade December 6th, as well as the annual children’s holiday party at the Sidney Library last Saturday, and this year they collected food for the food pantry during the annual parade.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their annual Jolly Holly days parade tonight, followed by other activities leading up to Christmas.  Chamber spokesperson Kerri Green said that there are some other features with tonight’s parade:

(Kerri Green 12-3-13)

The children’s holiday party will be held on Saturday December 14th at the Sidney library, registration is requested by calling the chamber office at 561-2642 or 267-8541.  The Annual House Decorating Contest, where houses are judged for their holiday decorations, will be held on the weekend of December 20th through the 22nd.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their annual Jolly Holly days parade this Friday night, followed by other activities leading up to Christmas.  Chamber spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 12-3-13)

The children’s holiday party will be held on Saturday December 14th at the Sidney library, registration is requested by calling the chamber office at 561-2642 or 267-8541.

The Sidney chamber of commerce Jolly Holly Days continues this weekend, with the judging of decorated homes and the annual   Children's Christmas Party Saturday.  Chamber President Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green)

The children will also get to make crafts and read Christmas Stories, and 24 houses will be picked for the spirit awards, the winners will have a notification placed on their lawns.