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Head over to the Hamilton First Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm for a blood drive! The American Red Cross is thankful for blood donors. Those who come to give blood 11/18-12/8 will receive 2 pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while they last! 🧦 Keep a pair, gift a pair & ask a friend to be there for patients too! Giving is better with FRIENDS. � You can schedule your appointment through the link in our bio.

If you ran the Chamber of Commerce 5k, these faces may look familiar to you. The @colgatewbb team helped volunteer at this event and we couldn't have done it without their incredible spirit during the event and especially at the finish line. This weekend Colgate is hosting the 2024 Thanksgiving Tournament! Bring your family out for a weekend of fun! Admission is free with the donation of a canned good. All canned goods will be donated to the Hamilton Food Cupboard! Games are held at Cotterell Court. Friday, November 29th: Colgate vs. UMBC @ 1 pm Akron vs Iona @ 4 pm Saturday, November 30th: Consolation Game @ 1 pm Championship Game @ 4 pm @hfphotographycny

This holiday season, shop small and shop local to find great gifts for loved ones while strengthening your community! Many Chamber of Commerce members are offering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals. We have included a sampling below. Chamber members, did we miss your sale? Drop it in the comments! @adorn_vintage: 10% off accessories and 20% off all clothing! @colgatebookstore: Shop 20% off all non-Colgate gifts, toys, and books*! Skip the crowds and keep your dollars local this holiday season. Enjoy a free gift with purchase! *Sale is in-store only, some exclusions apply. @flourandsalt: 10% off gift cards over $25 (and up to $200) - November 30th only! Includes e-gift cards and physical cards. @goodnaturebrewing: Join the 2025 GNB Mug Club during their pre-sale event! Save 15% on Black Friday. @home_town_events: Prices slashed on Wedding Coaching Sessions and Wedding Errands! @newmoonfarmstead: 10% off gift cards, a free seasoning with your order of $150 or more, and a free journal with any purchase! @retrospectofhamilton: *Black Friday* 50% off storewide on red slashed items and watch for special discounts on select items throughout the store! @sholsboutique: 30% off all apparel in store and online now through Saturday! @srbeautycompany: Enjoy 50% off appointments booked on Friday, 11/29 at srbeautycompany.com. Excludes microblading and rescheduled appointments. Spots are limited, so don't wait! @swankbydesign: Sip, Sample & Shop Event on Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Enjoy the debut of their winter collection and their biggest tasting event of the year! In-hsop specials, refreshments, door prizes + giveaways! PLUS! 🐎 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides are back on 11/30, 12/14, and 12/21. These free rides take place from 3 pm to 5 pm and depart from the @colgateinn. Thank you to this year's sponsors for making this tradition possible! Gold: @communitymemorial, @colgateuniversity and the Colgate Inn's Prancer's on Payne pop-up bar. Silver: Hamilton Realty Partners, Hearth Financial Partners and the @colgatebookstore. Bronze: @flourandsalt, Curtis Lumber and @marthasonmadison.

On December 14th, 2024, @artsatthepalace (AATP) will host their Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser, “Celebrating Artists.” This will be a wonderful evening of congeniality to celebrate and uplift our arts community. Hosted by Chartwells Catering and the AATP Board of Directors, this premiere night will feature Art Deco stylings, live music, dancing, exceptional food, a live auction, and an OPEN BAR! Artist Showcase for AATP Patrons: 6:00 pm General Admission & Welcome: 7:15 pm Purchase tickets at artsatthepalace.org/register. Can't attend the gala in person? Purchase a general admission Pay it Forward ticket and AATP will give it to someone who might not otherwise be able to purchase a ticket. The open bar will feature a French 75 and a winter Paloma as well as beer, wine and n/a options. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres including fig & olive bruschetta with arugula in a mini parmesan taco shell, tobiko on blini with champagne crème fraiche and lemon zest, and duck rillette with pickled cherry, candied walnut and duck fat snow on sourdough. Also on the menu: baked oysters with lobster Utica greens, a raw bar, stuffed mushrooms and so much more. There will also be gluten free and vegetarian options! High Rollers Auction & Raffle Items - 8:15 pm The Blueprints Live Music & Dancing - 8:45 pm Henry's Speakeasy Karaoke - 10:00 pm to midnight Attire: Glitzy Glam

The @wise_wbc digital marketing series in collaboration with @thehubhamiltonny is underway. Though the events were created for women in Madison County and the content is tailored for start-ups, anyone can attend and entrepreneurs at all stages who need marketing support are welcome. All sessions will be held virtually, and participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Each week includes two sessions: a large-group webinar on Zoom followed by a hands-on tech support session for those who want to apply the concepts directly to their business. We can accommodate up to 85 attendees for the webinar and 15 for the hands-on sessions. Instructor: Maisha Walker, President & Founder, Message Medium Upcoming workshops and topics: WEEK 2: Building a Website that Sells Zoom: Tuesday, December 3rd from noon to 1 Hands-on tech support: Thursday, December 5th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm WEEK 3: Leveraging Email Marketing Strategy & Software Zoom: Tuesday, December 10th from 11 am to noon Hands-on tech support: Thursday, December 12th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm Register for each session through the link in our bio.

There are a lot of great events happening around Hamilton this weekend. We think there is something for everyone! 🎥 Wicked, Gladiator and Red One at the @hamtheater All weekend long! Visit hamiltontheater.net for show times. 🦌 Prancer's on Payne holiday popup bar in The Library at the @colgateinnny Through Saturday, December 28 Thursday, Friday & Saturdays from 5 to 10 pm "Get in the holiday spirit this season at Prancer's on Payne Holiday Popup Bar! We are transforming The Library into a festive wonderland of holiday cheer. Join us on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5-10pm to sip on specialty holiday cocktails and enjoy seasonally inspired small plates from The Tavern." 🎶 @mattnakoa live at the @earlvilleopera Friday at 7 pm - tickets at earlvilleoperahouse.showare.com. College students half off with valid ID. Matt Nakoa is an award-winning songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. A modern troubadour, he makes his home on the highways and concert stages of America, and appears regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush. The Boston Globe says of Nakoa, “Between his piano chops and heartfelt originals on guitar, he drops jaws.” ⚫️ Painted Black live at the @huffbraullc Saturday at 9 pm - free show After you enjoy Matt Nakoa at the EOH, pop down the street for refreshments and another great show at the Huff! 🖼️ 27th Annual Holiday Sale at the @earlvilleopera November 23 - December 21 Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 12 to 4 pm Featuring the best of CNY artists! Shop local and support local artisans. Also on November 23 at 1 pm, Pathfinder Village Bell Ringers perform on the main stage 1 pm. This performance is free to the public. 🎻 @nicksstrings live at @raybrothersrbq Saturday at 9 pm - free show Nick got his start performing bluegrass music on the five-string banjo, playing with multiple bands in New York State. Through the years he has made his mark as a highly proficient multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and entertainer, joining Yonder Mountain String Band in 2020. He blesses the band with his skills on mandolin, fiddle, banjo and guitar.