Barbecue/bake sale March 15 in Ames

AMES — The Ames Sprout Brook UMC will hold a chicken barbecue and bake sale on Friday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. Take out only. Dinners are $10, and include a half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, a buttered roll and dessert. A half chicken only will be $6. For tickets, call (518) 673-3026 or (518) 673-5884.

CCS bus lease vote set for March 5

CANAJOHARIE — District residents will vote on Tuesday, March 5, on a proposal to lease three 66-passenger buses for a five-year term.

The buses would be paid for using the district's bus replacement fund — without any impact on the local property taxes. The vote would continue the plan to lease rather than purchase buses.

Under the proposal, the district would lease three buses at an annual cost not to exceed $17,500 each for a total of $52,500. The lease would begin on July 1, 2013 and run through June 30, 2018.

Leasing buses assures that the district is putting the newest and safest buses on the road, while helping ensure the safety of children said Superintendent Deborah Grimshaw.

The polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m. at the high school on March 5.

Adult-child fitness class is March 6

CANAJOHARIE — The Little Rascals Fitness Program, a 6-week adult-child exercise program will take place Wednesdays at the Canajoharie Community Youth Center, 7-9 Erie Blvd., beginning March 6. The program will run through April 10, every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Admission is $3 per family, per night. The program will feature exercise and fun, including kid-friendly circuit training. Circuits change weekly. All ages welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The program will be instructed by Kim Hayes of the Canajoharie Fitness Center. All proceeds will benefit the CYC. Contact the CYC at (518) 673-5117 for more information.

Church to hold ham dinner on April 7

ST. JOHNSVILLE — Our Lady of Hope Catholic Community Church will sponsor a ham dinner on Sunday, April 7, at the Church Hall on 30 Center Street in St. Johnsville. Dinner will be served home-style from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and take-outs will be available. The menu will include baked ham with raisin sauce, mashed potatoes, baked beans, French kraut, rolls, homemade desserts and hot or cold beverages.

Tickets are priced at $8 advanced sale and $9 at the door for adults. Price for children aged 5 to 12 is $4, and children under age 5 will be served free.

Tickets may be purchased after the weekend liturgies, at the church office during office hours and at the door. The office is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home delivery is available in St. Johnsville. To arrange for this service, call (518) 568-2267 prior to the day of the dinner or (518) 568-7080 that day.