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“The unique aspect of this book auction is the videos” said Nick Little, Oswego Bookmobile Board of Directors member. “City leaders like our own Mayor Barlow, were asked to read excerpts from one of the six books in order to give the bidders a glimpse into the stories and of course, they’re fun to watch.”

An internationally respected and straight-forward parenting program is now being offered throughout Oswego County. The Circle of Security Parenting Series offers caregivers the opportunity to learn different ways to strengthen their relationships with their children. Any adult who cares for children can benefit from this program.

The First United Church of Fulton will have a Blessing of the Animals service on September 25 at 1:30 p.m. The service will be held in the church parking lot.

The Oswego County Health Department will offer influenza clinics for adults age 19 and older weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 26 at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego. No appointment is needed; walk-ins are welcome.

The event is one in a series of community festivals celebrating the fall harvest season along the state canal system and is sponsored by the village of Phoenix, Phoenix Rising, Taste NY, the New York State Canal Corp., I Love New York, and the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.

With the 10th Annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest just days away excitement is building for one of the area’s most anticipated fundraisers. A benefit for Oswego County Opportunities Literacy Volunteers, the fest takes place on September 22 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 312 W, Fifth St.

Camp Hollis, in the town of Oswego, and the Oswego County Nature Park at Camp Zerbe, in Williamstown, are owned by Oswego County and operated by the Youth Bureau. The facilities are available May through October for use by families, wedding parties, youth groups, clubs, school groups and other organizations.

Rabies continues to be a threat across Oswego County, and the Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that it will hold two more rabies clinics this fall. Clinics will be Oct. 5, at the County Highway Garage, Pulaski, and Nov. 2, at the County Highway Garage, Scriba.