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Community's list of needs never stops growing
Affords enrichment for participants and respite for caregiver. Needs: Volunteers are needed to conduct programs in arts and crafts, music or adult education. Extra hands are needed to assist with activities. Groups or individuals are encouraged. Household supplies: laundry detergent, Clorox wipes, dishwashing liquid, hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap, tissues and paper towels. Food: cereal, saltine crackers, graham crackers, Cheeze Nips, sugar-free cookies and jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit and sandwich bread. Office supplies: copy paper, legal pads, manila folders, postage stamps. Craft supplies: glue sticks, scissors, wax paper. Bingo prizes: Socks, lipstick, costume jewelry, Dollar Store items, handkerchiefs, scarves, lotion, healthcare, Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, vinyl gloves.
Subprime Bailout: Good Idea or 'Moral Hazard?'
Saving wounded financial institutions is good for the economy, some economists argue. But others warn against intervention, lest we fall prey to "moral hazard:" Bail out someone who has engaged in risky behavior and you're likely to encourage that behavior in the future. .
Business events
ATHENA Awards Luncheon: The Rochester Business Alliance's Women Council will honor 21 women chosen as finalists for demonstrating significant achievements in business, community service and professional advancement of women. Jackie Kallen is the keynote speaker. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Reservations required. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. $75; $35 student; $550 table of 10. (585) 256-4612. Finance Managing Your Xerox 401(K) Options/Retirement Planning: Marathon Financial. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 28 and Feb. 4. 179 Sully's Trail, Perinton. Free. (585) 419-2280. An Explanation of the Revised New York State Partnership Plan for Long-Term Care Insurance: LTCi Consultants. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Registration required. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
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