Temple Israel will hold a Summer Porch Party on Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 pm, rain or shine. It will feature the music of Steve Gilbert and kosher light refreshments and a raffle of a quilt. The cost is $5 per person; children under 12 can attend at no cost. Those attending are asked to bring a donation to CHOW; a list of preferred household items and food is available from the synagogue office at 607-723-7461. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP by Tuesday August 13, by contacting the synagogue office. 

Raffle tickets are $3 each or $10 for 4 tickets. One need not be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets before the event, contact the temple office. 

“We would like to thank David Stroka, a local caterer, for donating his time and helping us with this event,” said organizers of the event. “With his touch, it is sure to be an event you don’t want to miss!”