Members of the fourth grade Glee Club at Fairgrieve Elementary School were recently recognized at Morning Express as part of Music In Our Schools Month. Students are led by music teacher Hope Lawton. The Glee Club is a great introduction to chorus, which is offered in fifth and sixth grade. The group performs at the school’s virtue of the month award ceremonies.
The annual Minetto Elementary School musical played before an enthusiastic audience of students, parents and community members. Under the direction of Minetto music teacher Susan Olinsky, the students presented “The Trial of Alice in Wonderland.”
The Oswego AmeriCorps launched a new program in February that provides financial literacy and housing services to economically disadvantaged individuals in the county. The Oswego Economic Development Corps supplements the mentoring, fitness and nutrition activities for youth that AmeriCorps has provided locally for several years.
The Oswego County Historical Society is currently organizing the 27th Annual “Not So Silent Auction” fundraiser to be held on April 25 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the American Foundry at 246 W. Seneca St. Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase at the door the day of the event.
State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she is now accepting nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame program. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to New Yorkers who have served their country in the US Armed Forces and made significant contributions to their communities.
Friends of the Hannibal Free Library will be hosting a Book and Bake Sale to help offset some of the Hannibal Library’s needs for this coming year.
The following events and activities are coming up next month at SUNY Oswego.
Oswego County Federal Credit Union has presented a check for $1,000 to Oswego County Opportunities in support of the agency’s annual bowling tournament fundraiser. The credit union is a “Building Dreams” sponsor of this year’s OCO “Retro Bowl.”
Oswego County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner recently presented a proclamation designating March as American Red Cross Month to Danielle Hayden, branch director of the Onondaga-Oswego Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross spreads humanitarian aid and goodwill to people around the world.
Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus of Mexico was re-appointed co-chair of the New York State Association of County Clerks Legislative Committee, and was appointed to the newly formed SAFE-Act Committee, by Association President Cheryl Dinolfo.
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