Month: March 2011

The community is invited to meet and support members of the new Oz Roller Girls roller derby league when players serve as guest bartenders April 9 at LaGraf’s Pub, 187 E. 10th St.

Kingsford Park NIE Award Winning Students

The Oswego City School District Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools recently recognized Newspaper in Education award winners.

United Way’s Stone Soup Too Luncheon A Success

I extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who lent their support to the United Way’s Third Annual Stone Soup Too Luncheon held recently at Holy Trinity Parish in Fulton.

SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Offers Springtime Hikes, Bird Banding

Spring nature programming has started blooming at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Biological Field Station, inviting public participation in walks, observations and exploration at the ecologically diverse, 400-acre resource off Thompson Road.

March 24, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Autism Walk Planned; Agency Support Needed

April is Autism Awareness month. It also marks the fifth year in a row families, friends, teachers, service providers or anyone who has been affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder can come together in Oswego County and “Walk For Autism.”

United Way Stone Soup Too Luncheon Receives Rock Solid Support

Supporters of the United Way of Greater Oswego County filled the Parish Center at Holy Trinity Church in Fulton as the community came together to enjoy a delicious meal of soup, salad and breads at United Way’s “Stone Soup Too” Luncheon.

Bonnell Joins Child Advocacy Center

Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, Karrie Damm has announced that Kristen Bonnell will be serving an internship at the CAC.

United Way Honors Pathfinder Bank

Campaign coordinator Rob Rolfe and the campaign team from Pathfinder Bank were honored at the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s annual Salute to Volunteers held March 9 at The American Foundry.

Entergy Recognized

In honor of National Mentoring Month, Catholic Charities of Oswego County recently recognized Entergy Nuclear, James A. FitzPatrick Power Plant, for its support of the CYO Mentoring Program.

United Way Recognizes OCO

The United Way of Greater Oswego County recently presented Oswego County Opportunities with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of the agency’s Leadership and Commitment to United Way’s Annual Campaign.