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.
Karaoke will be offered for the community on January 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First United Church, 33 S. Third St.
“On behalf of the entire SUNY Canton community, I’d like to congratulate each of you on your academic success this semester,” said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “We applaud the hard work and perseverance you’ve demonstrated to attain this special recognition.”
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, will hold an informational hour on falls prevention at Fulton Mills Apartments on Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. The one-hour session will be conducted by Rachel Brooks, “Six Steps to Better Balance” instructor and “Osteo Bone Builders” master trainer.
The public is invited to a free car seat safety check at the East Side Fire Department on Feb 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trained and nationally certified child passenger technicians will be on hand to answer all your questions and assist in making sure your child’s car seat is as secure as possible.
Each month, the Fulton Rotary Club invites two students from Fulton High School so that the students can learn how a service club helps the community and the Rotarians learn how the students are also helping our community. Jake Seymour and Madden Rowlee were congratulated by Rotarian Judy Young, chair of the Student Activities Committee, at a recent meeting.
Part-Time honors are awarded to students who earned at least a 3.25 GPA in 6 to 11 credits of coursework.
Participants at Oswego County Opportunities’ Fulton Dining and Activity center display some of the “Share the Love” hearts they created to decorate the center as part of OCO’s participation in the Subaru “Share the Love” event.
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