Community

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is pleased to host the second history lecture of the 2014 Series on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. The topic will be “Battle Island, July 3, 1756: Ambush on the Oswego River.” presented by historian Steve Wapen. The program will be held at the museum and is open to the public.

“Random Acts of Kindness” have been recognized recently at the Oswego Middle School. Principal Mary Beth Fierro and Assistant Principal Robyn Proud have been extremely supportive of  promoting positive actions of their students.

Third generation silhouette artist Erik Johnson is coming to Cicero on April 14 and Oswego on April 15. Johnson will be appearing at Wear It Again Kids Consignment in Cicero and Mother Earth Baby in Oswego to create this unique and rare art form.

Fulton City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten recently held an Ooey Gooey Science Night at the Education Center. Students and their families had fun with hands on activities and were entertained by the Bubble Man.

In an effort to prompt drivers to hang up their cellphones and focus on the road, nationally renowned speaker Jacy Good told her tragic story during the 10th annual Regional Awareness Program for young drivers on March 26.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Phoenix Central School District has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchandizers as one of the country’s Best Communities for Music Education. The distinction acknowledges schools and districts across the United States for their commitment to and support for music education.

If you stroll down the halls of St. Francis Commons in Oswego, you are apt to see friends visiting with residents, including friends of the “fury” variety! Helen Schilling is just one resident who looks forward to a regular visit from “Dolly,” a friendly Shetland Sheep Dog owned by employee Elena Oldenberg.