Each year Entergy Corporate matches the funds raised through their employee campaign in support of the United Way dollar for dollar. Their generous donations provided the United Way with $52,890. Entergy’s support plays a major role in the success of the United Way’s annual campaign, as their combined contribution was in excess of $105,000.
Sponsored by the Rural Health Network of Oswego County, the Tobacco Free Network of Oswego County and the Oswego County Health Department, the scrapbooking techniques session will be facilitated by Pam Marion. Marion, who attends a yearly scrapbooking conference in Hamilton, has been creating innovative scrapbooks for the past 15 years.
The Oswego County Department of Social Services sponsors an orientation meeting every month for people interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. The next meeting will be from 9 to 11 a.m. July 6, at Liberty Resources, 1850 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.
Live performances from several of the area’s popular entertainers will add a festive atmosphere to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church’s annual parish bazaar. Scheduled for July 15, 16, and 17 the bazaar will be held in the church parking lot at 103 W. Seventh St.
Thanks to a partnership between Oswego County Opportunities’ Senior Nutrition Services and the Grist Mill Restaurant in Parish, Oswego County residents, age 60 and over, are now able to enjoy a nutritious meal in the friendly environment of the Grist Mill Restaurant.
The Oswego Sub Shop will serve as the “Official Lunch Sponsor” once again this year for the Erik Cole Dream Big Foundation Golf Classic, to be held July 25th at the Oswego Country Club, according to Event Organizer Kevin Caraccioli.
The Parents of Special Children, Autism Connections group, will not meet during the summer months of July and August. The group will restart its regular monthly meetings again on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.
Harborfest has announced the winners of the 2011 Design Contest held this spring in conjunction with the Oswego City School District. This year’s “Great Britain/England” festival theme was captured by students from various schools in the Oswego City School District.
The Oswego Girl Scout Service Unit recently held their End Of The Year Ceremony to honor Girl Scouts of all ages. The celebration was a huge success and was attended by close to 150 people. It included numerous recognitions and awards for Girl Scouts as well as adult leaders and volunteers.
The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau announces its 2011 schedule for the Traveling Arts in the Parks series. Each event is free and open to the public. Glenn Colton kicks off the 2011 season with a 1 p.m. performance on July 5 at Scriba Town Park on O’Connor Road. Colton has performed thousands of energetic concerts for children, parents and teachers since 1992.
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