The minute school let out for the summer, the library stepped into high gear with its Children’s Summer Program. Some of the activities included visits by members of the Fulton Fire Department and Connie Evans from Paws Across Oswego County/Tails and Tales, read her book, “Charlotte’s Big Dream” about a rescued dog.
“Wild beasts” and more will be out at the Summer Fun Day at the Richardson-Bates Museum at 135 E. Third St., Oswego, on Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. There will be games with prizes for everyone, songs by the New Horizons Chorus and refreshments provided by Stewart’s of Oswego.
“Next year, we are also commemorating the Oswego County Bicentennial,” said Fort Ontario State Historic Site Superintendent Paul Lear, chairman of the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium Committee. “Several local speakers will be included in the stellar panel of presenters. They will talk about a variety of topics related to the history of the county and its origins.”
Oswego County is currently experiencing a shortage of foster homes for children and teens. At any given time, there are up to 60 children in foster care. Less than half of the teens in care have the option to reside in a local foster home. As a result, they are placed in foster homes, group homes or other types of residential facilities outside of the county.
The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29, at the Oswego County Highway Garage. The event will feature children’s games and prizes, a bike giveaway and bike rodeo, free child ID cards, free car seat checks, and information on a variety of local services such as bicycle safety, search and rescue operations, and several other community programs.
The Oswego Elks held its annual Jack Haynes Golf Tournament August 2. There were 18 teams participating in the tournament, which raised $ 3,000 for the Elks National Fund. The golfers enjoyed a steak dinner after a day on the golf course.
A local family is rallying community support as they prepare for a 5K at Walt Disney World to benefit type 1 diabetes research. Oswego native Sarah McCrobie, 30, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 2, will participate in the JDRF Marathon Weekend at Epcot on Jan. 7.
Eight incoming freshmen participated in the Summer Institute, an intensive two-week program that focused on building skills in the four primary subject areas: math, science, English and social studies.
Reality Check and Youth 4 Youth will hold a teen Leadership Training August 25, from 10 a.m. – 3: 30 p.m. at the Fulton Community room. Teens 13-18 years old, living in Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego counties who are interested in learning critical leadership skills such as public speaking and managing a group, are encouraged to attend. The training starts at 10 a.m., is free and both snacks and lunch will be provided.
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