Write a commentThe Zonta Club of Oswego will provide the next Oswego County Salvation Army Guest Chef Dinner on Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 to 6:30.
They will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetable, and tossed salad. Members of the Advisory Board and Zonta will provide assorted desserts and beverages. The dinner will be at the fully-accessible Salvation Army Center for Worship & Service, 73 West Second Street, in Oswego. Dinners may be enjoyed in our dining room or carried out.
Zonta International is a worldwide service organization working to improve the legal, political, economic, and professional status of women. The Oswego Club, founded in 1955, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The group is well known for its annual Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award. Additionally, it provides four scholarships, including the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship and scholarships for non-traditional students and Young Women in Public Affairs. The members of the club perform many community service projects such as Holiday Adopt a Family, Adopt-a-Highway, Oswego Hospital bazaar, and contributions to Human Concerns and The Salvation Army.
The Guest Chef dinners are organized by The Salvation Army Advisory Board and offered to the community to raise funds for support of the services of the Army throughout Oswego County. The remaining dinners this year will be served on October 6 by Canale’s Restaurant and by Jimmie James BBQ on Election Day, November 3.
The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps provides fresh-cooked meals five days each week in both Fulton and Oswego, groceries from its food pantries, and many other services to individuals and families in need throughout Oswego County.
Planning is underway for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. The need is to raise over $100,000. There will be opportunities for individuals and families, as well as organizations, businesses, and groups of all kinds to lend a hand. The kettles will be out from mid-November through Christmas Eve. Small counter-top kettles are available for business locations. Call the special Red Kettle line at 315-207-3359 to volunteer or ask questions. Anyone wanting more information or to offer service as a volunteer may call 343-6491 or stop at the office at 73 West Second Street, Oswego.
