Connecting our Community
Some of our favorite events that take place in the Utica area are geared at educating the youth in our area. One of the events we sponsor and donate to each year is the New Hartford Fire Department Fire Truck Spectacular every year at the New Hartford Shopping Center. All local Fire Departments are invited to come with their best trucks. It's a great way for all local towns and cities to participate, get to know each other, and for local residents to learn about fire safety! Insurance Agents are always on hand to go over options, the smokehouse is always staffed to show children (and adults!) what to do in the event of a fire, and car seat safety checks are also provided.
Another community involved educational event we sponsor each year is the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Antique Car & Motorcycle Event held at the end of the week long Summer Arts Festival. The Arts Festival and the Car Show are both free events that welcome anyone of all ages to enjoy the local art from artists in many of the MWPAI art programs. The Car Show has been going on for over 30 years now, and draws hundreds of people to the historic grounds of the museum and Fountain Elms.
