Community

Sandy Creek Elementary students will notice a vibrantly colored Buddy Bench near the playground this year in memory of former student Cara Snyder.

Low Relief Wood Carving Class Slated

The Low Relief Wood Carving class is geared toward beginners and will be held at the Art Association of Oswego. The class will cover tool safety, care, and use, design layout, and carving techniques.

Mark Lomax Quartet to Stage ‘400: An Afrikan Epic’ at SUNY Oswego

The Mark Lomax Quartet will explore past, present and future when they perform “400: An Afrikan Epic” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom.

APW Seventh Graders Attend Orientation Night

To ensure a smooth transition from the elementary school to the junior-senior high school, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown seventh graders attended orientation night prior to opening day.

St. Mary’s Bazaar Set at Elks

St. Mary of the Assumption Preservation Group will host a bazaar on Sunday, September 15, from noon – 6 p.m.

WIC Partners With Rural Health Network For New Lactation Room

When Oswego County Opportunities WIC Program Coordinator Colleen McCann heard that the Rural Health Network of Oswego County was awarding mini-grants for the development of lactation rooms, she didn’t hesitate to apply.

APW Hosts Staff Picnic to Kick Off School Year

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Board of Education and district administration recently welcomed its faculty back to school with a day of team building and learning opportunities.

Planetarium To Celebrate Legacy of Apollo 11 Mission

The SUNY Oswego planetarium will recall one giant leap a half century ago with a presentation of “I Remember Apollo 11” at 7 p.m. every Sunday during September.

Minetto Elementary HSA Receives $15K for Playground Improvements

Minetto Elementary School will soon have its all-inclusive playground rebuilt, thanks to generous support from Keurig Dr Pepper and the national nonprofit, KaBOOM!.

FCSD to Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month

The Fulton City School District will host its annual Attendance Awareness event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at Fourth Street School, 167 S. Fourth St.