Month: July 2013

On July 23 at 7 p.m. the Divisi Children’s Choir of Valencia, Spain, will be performing at the Fulton Alliance Church a variety of sacred and secular music. This choir of “voces blancas” has performed around the world. Two of the choralists are daughters of a former Fulton resident, Renee Rice.

‘Fishing Behind the Lines’ and ‘The Run’ Will Air This Summer

“Fishing Behind the Lines” with Don Meissner is a 13-part series produced by WPBS-DT and explores more than just fishing and celebrating our region, but also highlights the most basic forms of humanity and how we connect to people through recreation.

Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart to take center stage at Fulton Speedway on July 17

Plans are full speed ahead for the July 17 appearance of Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne at the Fulton Speedway. The racing on the Fulton Speedway “High Banks” will be as hot as the July weather as Tony Stewart will strap into his Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops/No.14/ 410 Sprint Car and take on the best of the All-Star Sprints.

Oswego Cinema 7: Starting Thursday, July 11

The buddies from the original Grown Ups return and find that, on the last day of school for their kids, there’s still plenty for the adults to learn. See a trailer from the movie and check the times for all the films playing this week at the Oswego Cinema 7.

Concert, Fireworks Set At Mexico Point Park

Life’s best things are free! Keeping that thought in mind, Mexico Point Park presents “A Lakeside Concert and Fireworks” on July 14 starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy the music of Mexico Summer Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Choir, Mexico Brass Band and the fiddling Futures.

Sheriff Todd Sends Local Kids To Summer Camp

Young people from Oswego County left on Sunday for the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute 2013 Summer Camp. Now in its 37th year of operation, the camp will accommodate more than 900 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from across New York State this summer. The campers attend at no charge.

Office for Aging to Distribute Farm Market Coupons for Seniors

The Oswego County Office for the Aging will distribute farmers’ market coupon booklets again this year. The booklets are valued at $20. All persons aged 60 and over whose gross income is at or below 185 percent of federal poverty guidelines are eligible to participate in the program.

Port City Roller Derby to host intraleague bout July 20

Two teams of Port City Roller Derby skaters will battle for pride, bragging rights and crowd support during their Naughty-Cal Catastrophe bout on July 20 in Crisafulli Rink. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. whistle for the third home bout in the league’s third season.

July 8, 2013 Submitted article

Volunteers Will Attack Invasive Plants at Port Ontario on July 13

Volunteers, river guides, and members of local environmental organizations will gather July 13, at the Pine Grove Boat Launch near Selkirk Shores State Park for a community water chestnut pull on the Salmon River Estuary. Volunteers may ride in a driftboat with members of the Oswego County River Guides Association, or bring their own canoes and kayaks.