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Month: August 2015
Community
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest August 23
The new SOLO, ShopOswegoLiveOswego, a group of small locally owned and operated businesses is sponsoring a sidewalk chalk art contest on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. as part of the Port City Co-Op Sunday Flea Market and Small Business Showcase.
Community
Pancake Breakfast Slated
On August 16, a freewill pancake breakfast will be held at Lake City Masonic Lodge No. 127 at 127 E. Seneca St. Serving will be from 8 a.m. until noon.
Community
Elks Help Feed Local Elementary Children On Weekends
Members of the Elks #271 in Oswego gathered recently with members of Blessings in a Backpack to present a check. Elk Charlotte Sereno presented Melissa Russell, program coordinator of Blessings in a Backpack in Oswego, a check for $2,000 to feed local elementary children.
Community
Griffin’s Greens Tees Off Against Cancer
Golfers from two leagues at Griffin’s Greens Golf Course joined forces recently to tee off against cancer. Members of the Tuesday Elks Men’s League and the Tuesday Women’s League formed mixed teams and played a special round of golf to raise money for Oswego County Opportunities’ Cancer Services Program.
Sports
Miller Scores First Career Oswego Kartway Win; Cliff Runs Away in Super/SBS Challenge Race
Another 100 plus entries took on Oswego Kartway last Friday night with Griffin Miller and Dave Cliff scoring the night’s big victories at the ‘Bullring.’ Miller, the grandson of veteran Supermodified car owner Steve Miller, led every lap on his way to his first career victory in the Jr. Blue Clone division on Friday, driving the No. 9.
Community
‘Magic’ Conjures Up Fun In Minetto
In conjunction with Canal Splash on Aug. 8, Magic in Minetto had families enjoying events for all. Highlights of Magic were the Canoe/Kayak Race and Pace, Minetto volunteer Fire Department’s car extrication demonstration, and the historical photo essay of the Oswego Canal.
Community
Scrabble Fest 2015 Promises Fun and Excitement
Where can you go to spend an evening of fast-paced wordplay, dress in clever costumes, enjoy delicious food and beverages, compete for exciting prizes, and leave knowing you’ve helped adults in need of developing literacy skills? Why, Scrabble Fest 2015, of course! On Oct. 2, OCO Literacy Volunteers will hold its 9th Annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest.
Community
Fulton City School District Continues Kindergarten, UPK Registration
Children must turn four years old on or before December 1, 2015, to register for our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program; and Children must turn five years old on or before December 1, 2015, to register for Kindergarten.
Community
AmeriCorps Members Hold Bingo Games At Michaud
Residents at Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton enjoyed a night of bingo and visitors on August 3. Oswego AmeriCorps members Vanessa Langdon and Emma Belcher helped coordinate the event as their community involvement project.