Oswego Harborfest is set for late July, but the efforts to raise funds for one of the largest admission free festivals in the nation continues on February 7. Proving you can have fun while fundraising planning is under way for the annual chicken barbeque. In conjunction with “Warm Up Oswego” festivities, Gibby Thompson, owner of Gibby’s Irish Pub, has volunteered his cooking expertise and business to play host to the event.
The Rotary High School Exchange Program exchanges students between countries for the period of one school year.
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2014.
Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announced the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.
Kindergarten registration is rapidly approaching in the Oswego City School District. This year kindergarten registration will be from February 23 to 27. Registration will take place in the school your child will be attending.
I have two dogs. One of them, Amanda, loves to go out in the winter, no matter how cold and she runs around happily in the snow until I call her in. She is a mutt of some sort with short hair, so it’s not like she’s a natural winter dog. The other one, Gertie, is a little poodle mix and she acts like snow feels like hot burning coals. I can hardly get her to go out to do her business and then she zips right back to the house.
“FitzPatrick employees are long-time community supporters and are very involved with many non-profit organizations. This year FitzPatrick employees surpassed last year’s contribution with donations totaling $51,416 in support of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Annual Campaign,” said Communications Specialist Tammy Holden.
The start of a new year is always a time to reflect on the year that was, but more importantly it is a time to look forward and make positive changes for the coming year. A study done by the University of Scranton showed that about 45 percent of Americans make resolutions each year and that by six months into the new year, only 46 percent of those making resolutions have stuck to them.
Folks visiting the annual Oswego Harborfest celebration enjoy the food, music, fireworks, but aren’t necessarily aware of what it took to stage one of the largest admission free festivals in the nation. Executive Director Doug Buske said, “It takes a substantial number of people who possess a wide range of life experiences to organize and stage the annual event.”
Several new faces will appear on stage in the Frances Marion Brown Theater at the Arts Center in Oswego as the Oswego Players, Inc. open its 77th season with Neil Simon’s female version of “The Odd Couple.” The play is being directed by Troy Pepper.
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