Since June 8, state legislators and those hoping to unseat them have been busy gathering signatures from registered voters in their districts.

The Bronx Medicare recipients who may be falling into the prescription drug “donut hole” will be receiving help to plug the nearly $2,000 gap in coverage.

Now when you want to contact Councilman Fernando Cabrera, who represents parts of University Heights, Kingsbridge Heights and Mt. Hope, you can avoid the phone calls and just text him.

For the third consecutive year, the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) has received national recognition for its excellence in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010-2011 edition of "Best Children’s Hospitals."

•    The Community District 10 Education Council will hold its Public Business/Calendar Meeting on Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at PS 209, 317 E. 183rd St. For more information, call (718) 741-5836 or email CEC10@schols.nyc.gov. •    The 52nd Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet on Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 3519 Bainbridge Ave. For more information, call (718) 220-5824. •    The Croton Facilities Monitoring Committee will meet on Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at the DEP outreach office, 3660 Jerome Ave. •    For detailed information on all Community Board 7 committee meetings, call

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On Sunday, May 30, Pastor Katrina Foster’s last Sunday at the Fordham Lutheran Church, more than 100 people turned out for a long, loud and joyful service. Foster’s infectious energy, enthusiasm and warmth were very much on display that morning. During a performance by the choir, she could be seen bobbing her head vigorously, clapping her hands, and singing along, a huge smile spread across her face.

Two former Monroe College baseball players are headed to the pros. The Oakland Athletics drafted former Monroe Mustangs shortstop-turned-pitcher Jose Macias in the 18th round and the Arizona Diamondbacks selected pitcher Victor Lara in the 34th round of the Major League Baseball draft last week.

While walking along Jerome Avenue, one might notice this rectangular-shaped double bin on the southeast corner of Jerome and Gun Hill Road, standing beside a mailbox.

Meet the Big Belly.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the Bronx Green Business Summit on Friday, June 25. The summit will be held at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 3901 Fieldston Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature remarks from business executives and government agencies, as well as breakout sessions on various environmental initiatives. The summit will be addressing the benefits of environmental awareness in the workplace and the value of green business. The Bronx Green Business Summit, co-sponsored by the Bronx News Network, is now accepting free registration online at www.bronxgreenbusiness.com. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call Angela Boston, (212) 289-8506, ext. 305.