Community

On September 16 at 6:30 p.m., author and caregiver Rundy Purdy will be appearing at the Fulton Public Library to share his experience with Alzheimer’s caregiving and his memoir The Sea is Wide.

Today (Sept. 10) at 8 p.m. on the Joe Wilber Field, the Marching Buccaneers will be putting on a preview show for the season. They plan to break down the show and explain it for you so you can really see all of the intricate parts and really enjoy the performance.

The Center for Career and Community Education has announced it will hold two open houses for adults and prospective students to attend and learn more about the adult training programs offered at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation. During the open houses, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, tour the classrooms and speak with representatives about financial aid and enrollment.

On Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, the Oswego County Humane Society will have cats for adoption at the PetSmart store in Oswego as part of PetSmart’s National Adoption Weekend. Pets will be available for adoption from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Citing the need to talk with voters directly, candidate for Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced a series of “Coffee with the Candidate” listening events. The public is invited to stop and share their input and ideas on what the important issues facing the city.

The public is invited to come investigate insects at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center on September 27 at 2 p.m. Insects make up the largest and most diverse class of animals on earth and have survived for millions of years.

Does a dinner catered by a renowned local chef for you and a table full of friends sound inviting? Renowned Chef Ray Jock, proprietor at La Parilla Grill and Wine Bar will make this a reality for one lucky auction bidder at St. Luke’s “Cheers To 40 Years” Wine and Beer Tasting Celebration, scheduled for October 23.