Town of Hancock

🎅 Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 2PM to 8PM for the beloved annual tradition: Holiday Market Vendors for Christmas Gifts, Sweet Treats & Shopping at our annual Christmas on the Square, in the heart of the village at 20 East Main Street. 🌟 Meet Santa Claus himself and take free family photos under the twinkling lights of the Town Square from 4-8PM! Sip on hot cocoa, toast marshmallows over the outdoor fire-pits, and enjoy holiday treats from local vendors. 🎁 Kids can join Rudolph’s Reindeer Run scavenger hunt with fun prizes from 2-6PM — all throughout Hancock’s charming downtown district! ✨The entire park will be lit up in a magical light show — with outdoor heaters to help keep the whole family warm., around a 30ft Christmas Tree Donated by the Leet Family. Just don’t forget to dress for the weather! 🎙️ Brought to you by the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, Hancock Partners, hancock Fire Dept, Bisbee Lumber & Supply, Kaybirds & NBT Bank — So please come celebrate the holidays the small-town way: bright, joyful, and full of community cheer.) 📻 This holiday season, there’s no place like Hancock, New York — named Time Out New York’s #1 Best Small Town in the U.S.!

Southern Tier Regional Virtual Career Fair Set for December 11

Job seekers across the Southern Tier will have a major opportunity to connect with dozens of employers at the Southern Tier Regional Virtual Career Fair, taking place Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Hosted by the New York State Department of Labor, this virtual fair brings together a broad lineup of employers—including businesses, public agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and manufacturers—who are actively recruiting for hundreds of open positions across the region. To help participants prepare, a Preview Day will open on Wednesday, December 10 at 9:00 AM, giving attendees the chance to browse employer booths, review job openings, and upload their résumé ahead of the live event. How to Participate: Participants are encouraged to pre-register and upload their résumé in advance at: 🔗 https://nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com - This virtual format allows job seekers to chat with recruiters, view open positions, and submit applications directly from home. Need More Information? Email: VirtualJobFairs@labor.ny.gov Phone: 888-469-7365 Website: www.labor.ny.gov

FREE EVENT TODAY: Gather & Feast Community Supper – You’re Invited! Join the Gather & Feast Community Supper on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall, 316 West Main St, Hancock, for a FREE family-friendly dinner hosted by The Bridgewater Church. Food items include things such as: ham, potato casserole, carrots, Thanksgiving soup, rolls & butter, and dessert are on the menu. Take-out starts at 6:15 p.m. while supplies last. No sign-up needed—come as you are. All are welcome at the table. 🧡

FINAL DAYS! Help Hancock restock one of our local food pantries! The Hancock Rotary Club & Strength Brokerage’s “Bags for Food Pantry” drive wraps up November 26 — and every bag counts. Just fill a brown paper or plastic grocery bag with non-perishable items (peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits/veggies, soups, rice, mac & cheese, instant potatoes, cereal, baby food, etc.) and drop it off at: 📍 Strength Brokerage is located at: 65 West Front Street Ext., Hancock, NY 🕒 This event runs through November 26 💛 Strength Brokerage will donate $5 to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry for every full bag received. Your donation supports local families heading into winter. Please note: items past their sell-by dates cannot be accepted. Let’s finish strong, Hancock — your kindness matters. ❤️🛍️🥫

Hancock Honors Local Heros with Veterans Day Events. The Hancock community will proudly come together on November 11th and 12th to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans — past and present — with a series of heartfelt local events. Tuesday, November 11th: A Day of Tribute and Togetherness. The day begins with the Hancock Legion Post 289 Veterans Day Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Hancock Town Square. This annual service offers residents a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served in our armed forces. All members of the community are invited to attend and show their support. Wednesday, November 12th: Honoring Service in Our Schools On Weds morning, Hancock Central School will hold a special Veterans Day Assembly beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary School “C” building. All veterans — both past and currently serving — are encouraged to attend. The assembly offers students the opportunity to meet local heroes, hear their stories, and understand the meaning of sacrifice and service firsthand. The Town of Hancock extends sincere thanks to every veteran and their families. Your courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us all. Let us come together this Veterans Day to remember, reflect, and give thanks.

SAVE THE DATE: Gather & Feast Team invite you to their upcoming Community Supper. Join the Gather & Feast Community Supper on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall, 316 West Main St, Hancock, for a FREE family-friendly dinner hosted by a different organization each month, November is the Bridgewater Church. Food items include things such as: ham, potato casserole, carrots, Thanksgiving soup, rolls & butter, and dessert are on the menu. Take-out starts at 6:15 p.m. while supplies last. No sign-up needed—come as you are. All are welcome at the table. 🧡