The Ronald McDonald House is holding their annual Christmas In July where they encourage community members to collect and donate items from their wish list to keep the house running. Jen Leitgeb is their Development Director. See more on their website at http://RMHCNY.org

The  Americu Arts and Crafts Festival is happening Friday, July 29th through Sunday July 31st with over 130 arts and crafters representing at least 23 states and Canada! Merike Treier is the Executive Director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and she fills us in. See more on their website at http://DowntownSyracuse.com

It’s been two years since the Syracuse Ukrainian Festival happened and this weekend it’s back! Running Friday July 29th and Saturday July 30th at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tipp Hill! Organizer Nick Fruscello says it’s a great way to show your support of the Ukrainian community. See more at http://SyrUkrainianFest.com

Do you want to do something good for the community but you’re just not sure how to do it? The United Way of Central New York’s Day of Caring is happening Thursday August 4th where nonprofits from around the area will be teamed up with volunteers to make things happen. Nancy Eaton is President of the United Way of CNY. You can sign up to volunteer at many non profits in the area at http://VolunteerCNY.org