For the second consecutive summer, Human Concerns, Oswego’s emergency food pantry along with AmeriCorps member, Evan Oustrich, is conducting a backpack drive to aid the United Way’s Stuff-a-Bus campaign. There is a great need throughout Oswego County for backpacks so that students can carry their belongings to school.
The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2014 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:
“Who’s On First?” will be performed on the stage of the Frances Marion Brown Theater in the Arts Center at Fort Ontario Park, on Sept. 12, 13, 19 and 20 with a concluding matinee on Sept. 21. This is the 76th year the Oswego Players have been presenting quality community theater in Oswego.
Partnering with more than 20 businesses and organizations, as well as school districts throughout Oswego County, the annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign collects donations of school supplies for distribution to less fortunate students throughout Oswego County.
I just adopted a new cat, Marvella, (no I did not choose that name, but she’s three and she seems to know it) and she seems very loving and friendly except for one thing. She will jump on my lap and act really affectionate and I will pet her and then suddenly she will hiss and try to bite me and jump down like she is really mad at me.
Dance is back at Arty Camp with Jennica Vehrs at CNY Arts Center August 11-15 along with Theatre classes with Dan Williams. Students receive morning art, dance or theatre classes with professionals followed by lunch, which is provided, then group activities and art projects.
The Oswego County Office for the Aging will co-sponsor a free training program Aug. 27 for professionals who want to learn more about combating elder abuse and the financial exploitation of older people. The training will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 132 W. Fifth St. Registration and lunch are free. Registration is required by Aug. 15.
The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning is compiling a list of events and activities to include in its “Winter in Oswego County” brochure. The brochure will list winter and spring events in Oswego County that take place between Nov. 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015.
Dave Anthony, AC2CM, a member of the Oswego County Emergency Communicators/RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services), was honored with the 2014 Service Award for his dedication to the amateur radio group that helps government agencies with emergency communications needs.
State Street United Methodist Church will be hosting a hair cutting and bake sale event on August 21 from 3-8 p.m. A licensed hair dresser will be offering simple, basic hair cuts for $5. The proceeds from this event will be going to the church roof benefit fund.
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