In ordinary times during Youth Week, the Fulton Elks would be hosting our 70th annual May Day Festival and bicycle giveaway this year, but due to continuing Covid restrictions, hosting a large gathering is not possible. However, what May Day has always been about, is celebrating the youth of our community. This year, we have decided to help other local organizations who work with, teach, encourage and enable the children of Fulton to grow and be their best in areas such as academics, sports, arts and community service. We have chosen seven organizations and will donate $200 to each. The organizations chosen are the Fulton Family YMCA, Runions Dance Studio, Kiawanis, CNY Arts Center, OCO Community School, OCO Path Program and Quirk's Players.
The bicycle giveaway was always a highlight of our May Day events. As such, we will also be donating 2 bicycles, with helmets and locks, to each organization. We ask that they choose two deserving youth who participate in their organization to receive the bikes.