Saranac Thursday kicks off for the year
By: Chelsea Rarrick
Updated: May 24, 2012
It's one of the most anticipated events on Varick Street, and behind the cold cups of your favorite beer on Saranac Thursday, is The United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area who comes together with the F.X. Matt Brewery far before those Thursday nights begin.
"This is a several month long project, being involved with Saranac Thursdays, we're involved in just about every aspect of the event," said United Way Executive Director, Brenda Episcopo.
For the last 14 years, Saranac Thursdays have drawn the community together in more ways than one.
With a portion of the money raised on Thursday nights going to United Way, it gives some Central New Yorkers an opportunity to not only enjoy time with friends, but also volunteer with United Way.
Any group of organization looking to spend an evening volunteering is welcome with open arms by United Way.
But with so many eager to volunteer, Espiscopo says they do have to cap it off.
"We have 40 slots for work places or groups, and we receive 80 or more applications," she said.
And one of the lucky returning volunteers is Alicia Brockway, with the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce who wouldn't change the experience for anything.
"It's never like work, and the time really does fly by when you're back there because you're always going back and forth and you're moving from one place to another," said Brockway.
"This is a several month long project, being involved with Saranac Thursdays, we're involved in just about every aspect of the event," said United Way Executive Director, Brenda Episcopo.
For the last 14 years, Saranac Thursdays have drawn the community together in more ways than one.
With a portion of the money raised on Thursday nights going to United Way, it gives some Central New Yorkers an opportunity to not only enjoy time with friends, but also volunteer with United Way.
Any group of organization looking to spend an evening volunteering is welcome with open arms by United Way.
But with so many eager to volunteer, Espiscopo says they do have to cap it off.
"We have 40 slots for work places or groups, and we receive 80 or more applications," she said.
And one of the lucky returning volunteers is Alicia Brockway, with the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce who wouldn't change the experience for anything.
"It's never like work, and the time really does fly by when you're back there because you're always going back and forth and you're moving from one place to another," said Brockway.
