Community

Scheduled for Sept. 15, the Back to School Youth Fair will be held at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kites of all colors, shapes and sizes will dance over the grounds of Fort Ontario Sept. 8, at the annual Arts, Crafts and Kites Festival. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Ontario, the festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camp Hollis will be keeping it simple on Sept. 10 and 11 at the annual Senior Camping program for people 50 years young and older. Visitors should plan to enjoy nature programs, hikes, arts and crafts, sports, bingo, dancing, a bonfire, guest speakers, sing-a-longs, and great food.

The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee recently recognized Patricia Egan for her dedicated service to the Oswego County Emergency Management Office.

The Oz Roller Girls invite the community to an open house/recruitment night at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 for those interested in learning more about the sport and how they can participate.

The Oswego State men’s basketball program and head coach Jason Leone will be offering two basketball clinics on Oct. 7 and 21.

From picnics to parades, this summer I had the privilege of meeting a number of our region’s senior citizens at events throughout Central and Northern New York. At these events, one thing stood out.  Many of our area’s senior citizens are in their prime, still living very active lifestyles.

The Oz Roller Girls will wrap its second season by hosting Assault City Roller Derby’s Assault Squad on Sept. 15, in Crisafulli Rink. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. whistle for this clash of teams from Oswego and Syracuse in a superhero-themed bout titled Star Pass of Doom.

The Oswego County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee presented Wanda Ketcham with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service.