Community

Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation cosmetology students lent a helping hand during the 10th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County, held April 10 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center.

St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter to provide a monthly series of educational workshops covering a variety of topics important to those who may be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or their caregivers.

Fulton’s Tree Committee is collaborating with Friends of Fulton Parks to plant trees for Earth Week, on Saturday. Young, native deciduous trees will be supplied by the city’s tree nursery.

The Oswego County Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee presents Martin Weiss with a certificate of appreciation for his 40 years of service. Weis is a senior associate planner with the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department.

Accomplished opera singers Kyle Pfortmiller, a baritone, and soprano Laura Pfortmiller, whose careers have brought each to Oswego in the past, will perform duets and arias from grand opera composers at 7:30 p.m. April 27, in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom.

The 28th annual Severe Hazards Awareness Week will be observed in Oswego County and throughout New York State April 24 – 30. As part of its educational campaign, Oswego County Emergency Management Director Dale A. Currier reminds local residents of the precautions they should take when hazardous weather conditions are predicted.

You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, safe sleep and other ways to protect them. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations?

Carlene Smith, a senior SUNY Oswego student majoring in Creative Arts and Studio Arts, visited The Gardens recently to do a poetry reading for the residents.