Good news! Activities are starting to pick up even though winter is kicking us hard. Take the time and get out to meet new people and enjoy new things.

Here's what's up:

The Endicott Elks Friday night dinner is beef stroganoff along with their regular menu. Serving is from 5 to 7 pm.

The Choconut Center UMC, Corner of Airport & Lewis Roads in Binghamton, is having a Sunday brunch from noon until 2 pm.

The Union Endicott High School Winterguard is having a spaghetti dinner on Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department. Proceeds help fund the program.

The Teacher Center of Broome County is offering a free substitute teacher training workshop on January 27th from 9 am to 3 pm. Register by January 23rd by calling 763-3282 after 3:30 pm Monday thru Thursday.

Broome County Celtic Pipes & Drums presents their fundraiser: A Robert Burns Evening at McGirks Irish Pub on Saturday at 5 pm. For more information, call 237-6859.

It’s National Volunteer Blood Donor Month and the American Red Cross is teaming up with Dunkin Donuts to bring in much needed blood donors. If you give blood, you may get a $5 DD card! .

All caregivers are invited to the Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Street in Endwell, for the program Coping with Vision Loss. It is January 28th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Pre-register by calling 778-2411.

The City of Binghamton is looking for school crossing guards. To find out pay, hours, and requirements, stop by the 5th floor of Binghamton City Hall or call 772-7095.

The YMCA Childcare Center is now enrolling for fall 2015 Universal Pre-K. For details and requirements, call 772-0560.

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