Community

Executive Director of United Way of Greater Oswego County Patrick Dewine, accepted a $5,000 check from Walter Dengos, community and customer manager for National Grid, representing the company’s corporate support of United Way’s annual campaign.

Oswego County is working with neighboring counties in a new initiative, Solarize CNY. The program is made possible with a grant through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in an effort to reduce start-up costs of solar power in Central New York.

At a recent Sunrise Rotary meeting, Abby Wiertzema, youth exchange coordinator, introduced two G. Ray Bodley High School sophomores who will be our exchange students in the coming year.

Visit the Cleveland Historical Society for an old-fashioned ice cream social on August 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy scenic Tannery Pond and a sundae during the free open house at the society in the former St. James Church, North Street, Cleveland.

Do you like to look at the old cars and remember when you drove one just like that? Recall the days of your youth at the car show at the North Volney Methodist Church on August 22.

The free disposal events are part of a continuing effort by Senator Ritchie and local community leaders to not only clean up our region, but also to stop the spread of mosquito borne diseases like EEE and West Nile. It’s estimated that one single waste tire can act as breeding ground for one million mosquitoes.

Fall registration is Aug. 11 and 13 from 6-8 p.m., held in the Oswego Tea Company, 157 E. First St.

Shakepeare’s Much Ado About Nothing will feature a large cast of more than 20 local actors. It is co-produced by Fulton Community Theatre as part of its 25th anniversary season.

Games, “wild beasts,” music by the New Horizons Chorus, ice cream sundaes and free tours of the Richardson-Bates House Museum are all on tap, Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m at the Family Fun Day. The public is invited to come and take part in this summer fun activity for children and adults alike on the lawn at the museum, 135 E. Third St., Oswego.