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The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with district students displaying their artwork in the commons area of the building for our annual “Art in the Atrium.”

Assemblyman Will Barclay will host his annual American Red Cross blood drive on May 12 at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 132 W. Fifth St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donating blood is an important and easy service people can provide to their community.

To paraphrase a classic movie, “The woodlands are alive with sound of music,” bird songs of course, and the music is enchanting! On May 4 at 7 p.m. (rain date, May 5), delight in an evening concert along woodland trails of the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center.

Nearly two dozen John C. Birdlebough High School students were honored recently for their leadership and volunteerism during the President’s Youth Service Awards ceremony. The 21st annual event, held at the Phoenix Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5540, recognizes students who have dedicated their time to serve the community.

Mr. Darcy (Sean Ryan) and Elizabeth Bennet (Alex Matsu) lean in for a kiss as their love kindles despite past antipathy in the SUNY Oswego theatre department’s update of “Pride & Prejudice,” based on Jon Jory’s adaptation of the classic 19th century novel by Jane Austen.

“Healing Neen” presents the compelling story of Tonier “Neen” Cain’s emergence from drug addiction, multiple incarcerations and two decades of homelessness to become a tireless advocate and educator on the devastating impact of childhood abuse.

The new specialist track for teachers pursuing a SUNY Oswego master of science degree in curriculum and instruction recently earned SUNY and state Education Department approvals.

Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County Karrie Damm, announced that the members of the CAC’s Multi-Disciplinary Team met recently at the CAC’s annual meeting to establish its goals for the future and update the group’s Interagency Agreements.