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Things to Do

Coming up in the Mohawk Valley

Monday, Nov. 2 · 3–3:30 p.m.Ribbon Cutting: Upstate Family Health CenterUtica · Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, Nov. 5 · 6–7 p.m.The WW2 Years: Rome Air Depot to Griffiss Air Force Base, 1941–1947Utica · Utica Public Library
Thursday, Nov. 5 · 7–10 p.m.Network & Chill at MilanoUtica · Free networking evening
Friday, Nov. 6 · 4–4:30 p.m.Ribbon Cutting: The Bunker at Turning StoneVerona · Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, Nov. 7 · 7:30–9:30 p.m.Oasis Comedy Theatre: An Evening of Improv ComedyUtica · Players of Utica
Monday, Nov. 9 · 10–10:30 a.m.Ribbon Cutting: The Caring CupUtica · Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, Nov. 14 · 7:30–9 p.m.The Laugh Cult: Stand-Up Comedy ShowcaseUtica · Players of Utica
Wednesday, Nov. 18 · 5–7 p.m.November Business After HoursUtica · Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce

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Eastern time · 2026 dates
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