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Ithaca
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 24, State Senator Lea Webb announced $100,000 in emergency food relief equipment grants for local nonprofits—funds that groups like Seven Valleys Health Coalition and Catholic Charities used to buy a pickup truck and generators to protect food supplies during outages and other emergencies. 607 News Now
- ➤ The Hector Playground Project is raising money to build an accessible playground behind the Hector Fire Department and plans to break ground within the next year. The group will hold a Giving Tuesday fundraiser on December 2 that will trigger a $25,000 matching gift from Corning Inc. CEO Wendell Weeks and his wife if at least 25 donations of $25 are received — this effort follows a recent $25,000 match from Shea’s Play Fund and has raised over $80,000 so far. WENY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Ithaca College, disabled students formed the Disabled Students’ Alliance to support peers who face challenges with campus access and bias — they meet Thursdays in Friends Hall room 301. The group will ask officials to improve facilities and policies — so every student can get fair treatment. The Ithacan
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Macro Workshop with Anmol Bhandari
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Ives Hall — No entry fee — Explore macroeconomic theories and applications with a leading economist in an interactive workshop.
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Béla Fleck Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Experience an evening of innovative music featuring Béla Fleck and his talented ensemble.
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The Wood Brothers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers in the heart of Ithaca.
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A Very Merry Classic Christmas with Jessica Lynn
7:00-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive holiday concert featuring award-winning artist Jessica Lynn.
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An Evening with Evan Horne
8-10 p.m. — Kitchen Theatre Company — $20 — Experience the immersive sounds of cinematic-folk artist Evan Horne in an intimate setting.
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New Year's Eve Dance Party
8:30 p.m. — Foundation of Light — Check event page for ticket details — Celebrate the new year with a night of games, raffles, and festive fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Carl Jung
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