Month: October 2017

National, state and local public policy experts will join featured speakers from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom for a conference titled “Business Incubators and New York State: New Strategies for Socio-Economic Renewal.” Featured speakers for the event include Dr. Henry Etzkowitz of Stanford University, originator of the Triple Helix theory for business incubation.

The Minetto United Methodist Church kitchen will spring to life in a few days as more than 100 parishioners and friends prepare and serve the annual harvest turkey dinner. The dinner is scheduled for October 21, with serving beginning at 4 p.m. Guests may eat in the dining room, carry out dinners to take home, or pick up dinners in the drive-through line.

Artists of all genres of music interested in appearing at Harborfest 2018 can obtain information and an application by logging onto the Harborfest website (www.oswegoharborfest.com), under the “Applications” tab, or at the Harborfest office, 41 Lake St., Monday – Wednesday between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Novelis, will serve as an official sponsor for Oswego County Opportunities’ “Giving Thanks” fundraiser. “Novelis is an integral part of our community and we are pleased to welcome them as one of our Silver Level sponsors,” said OCO Fund Development Coordinator Margaret Barclay.

Physical and sexual child abuse is the most serious health problem that youth face. It is a prevalent problem that affects hundreds of youth and their families in Oswego County. Last year alone, the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County provided services to 497 children and their families. “Child abuse in our communities is a serious problem,” said Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Karrie Damm.