Happy New Year, Delhi. I hope this year brings you peace and happiness.
This week’s trivia question is how many families were helped by the Delhi Children’s Christmas fund this year? Thanks to generous donations and volunteers, 24 families could provide their children with gifts this Christmas season. There is still time to donate to the Delhi Children’s Christmas Fund to help support their efforts for Christmas 2024 and beyond. It is a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist families in the Delhi School District with their gift-giving during the holiday season. Please mail donations to Barb Sturdevant at 13 Second Street in Delhi, NY 13753. Call 746-6233 if you have any questions about donating. All donations are greatly appreciated and go to put smiles on children all over the Delhi area.
This week’s trivia question is where was the American House Hotel located?
This week’s community volunteers of the week are the members of the fire department and EMS. Not only do they respond to every emergency in the community and beyond, but they also took time out to bring Santa around the village spreading joy. Thanks to these volunteers for all the time they spend helping others. Your hard work and dedication to keeping your community safe don’t go unnoticed.
This week you can watch the Delaware Academy Bulldogs in Delhi on Wednesday, Jan. 3 as the girl’s JV and Varsity basketball teams play Unatego at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the High School gym. On Thursday, Jan. 4, the boy’s 7th and 8th-grade basketball teams play Sidney at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. Visit www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/athletics to see the full calendar.
The Cannon Free Library hosts many ongoing events. On Wednesdays at 10 a.m., the Knitters group meets. Everyone is invited to bring their knitting, crochet project, embroidery, or any small handcraft project, and sit with others. Chat, have a cup of coffee, and share tips, tricks, and techniques. On the fourth Wednesday, there is a time for Fun and Games at 3 p.m. Don’t miss this time to play board games, puzzles, and more at the Library on Dec. 27. On Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., there is Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 that includes a themed reading of three to four books, some songs, and play on an interactive flannel board. Includes a simple, age-appropriate craft. Also on Thursdays at noon is a Mahjong Meetup. Beginners are welcome. Play the ancient game with others. Visit libraries.4cls.org/delhi or call (607) 746-2662 for more information.
The Delhi’s Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Delhi American Legion at 41 Page Avenue. It is held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bingo will be at the American Legion at 41 Page Avenue every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. Sales will be starting between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. You must be 18 or older to play.
There is an AA group that has been meeting Monday through Friday at noon at the Saint John’s Episcopal Church. We are continuing to be in stressful times, and if you need help, please make sure you attend. These informal meetings are open to anyone. The Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties host many events for those in need at 84 Main Street. Visit www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/calendar or like them on Facebook to learn more info, www.facebook.com/forecoverydo.
Al-Anon Family Group of Delhi meets every Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the United Ministry Church on Church Street. This group offers help and support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking. All are welcome.
