Community

Senate Select Committee on Libraries Chair Senator Patty Ritchie sat down recently with members of the New York Library Association, including individuals representing libraries from throughout Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties, in Albany as part of Library Advocacy Day.

It’s that time of year again and anticipation is building for one of Oswego County Opportunities’ most popular community events, the annual Bowl-A-Fun! This year’s bowling tournament and fundraiser will be held April 29 at Lakeview Lanes in Fulton beginning at noon.

The Oswego County Health Department will hold eight rabies clinics at locations around Oswego County this year. All clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The first clinic will be March 22, at the County Highway Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Scriba.

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Jr./Sr. High School will present “Beauty and the Beast” on three dates, March 10, 11 and 12 with show times at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

The Oswego County Historical Society is proudly planning the 30th Annual “Not So Silent Auction” to be held on April 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The American Foundry at 246 W. Seneca St. in Oswego. Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase now and at the door the day of the event

Scheduled for March 10, the CAC Wing Fest will be held at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, East First Street in Oswego from 6 to 10 p.m. with wings being served from 6 – 9 p.m. Attitude adjustment hour begins at 5 p.m.

March is “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,” a time when the Cancer Services Program Partnership of Oswego County reminds us that regular screenings are especially important for the early detection of colorectal cancer.

Feel like you need a little touch of green? Want to unleash your inner Van Gogh? You will have your chance to do both at Riverside Artisans next Paint Party on March 6 at 7 p.m.

Children and their families that participate in Oswego County Opportunities Head Start Pre-K program in Oswego will soon enjoy a schedule change that will benefit them both.