OSWEGO COUNTY SUMMER/FALL EVENTS 2015 MAY 5/2 Sat., Oswego. I LOVE MY PARK DAY AT FORT ONTARIO, 8:30am-3pm. Lend a hand to freshen up the grounds of Fort Ontario. Bring your own yard and gardening hand tools. (No power tools allowed.) Presented by Friends of Fort Ontario, Parks & Trails NY and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Fort Ontario, 1 E. Fourth St., 315-343-4711. www.fortontario.com 5/2 Sat., Parish. I LOVE MY PARK DAY AT MERRILL TOWN PARK, 10am-2pm. Spring cleanup day; trail, playground, and picnic area projects. Sponsored by Friends of Parish Parks, Parks & Trails NY and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Merrill Town Park, Rider St., 315-278-6632. www.townofparish-ny.us 5/3 Sun., Williamstown. THORNWOOD MX MOTOCROSS RACE, 9:30am-6pm. Live action Motocross racing for all ages. Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 & under free. Presented by Thornwood Motocross, 1108 Stone Hill Rd. Williamstown. 315-420-9613. http://thornwoodmx.com 5/8 Fri., Fulton. FULTON FAMILY YMCA’S COSMIC BINGO, 6-7:30pm. Black lights, music and the chance to win prizes! Appropriate for all ages. Prizes are geared toward children. Members are free. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W. Broadway, 315-598-9622. www.fultonymca.com 5/9 Sat., North Volney. GOSPEL CONCERT/USED BOOK SALE, 9am-4pm. Used book sale, puzzles, magazines, CDs, food, drinks, and baked goods. Free gospel concert 12-3pm. Free admission; free will offering collected for musicians. Presented by North Volney Methodist Church, at the corner of Co. Rte. 4 & Co. Rte. 6, North Volney. 315-593-6825. 5/9 Sat., Fulton. FOOD PRESENTATION CULINARY ARTS CLASS, 10am-1pm. Make tulips from carrots and cucumbers, olive penguins or rose radishes. Students will take home what they make. Instructor is Diane Sokolowski of Treat Me Sweet. Ages 7 to Adult. (Ages 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult.) Fee is $18/person. Preregistration required. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 5/9 Sat., Mexico. BIRD FESTIVAL AT DERBY HILL BIRD OBSERVATORY, 10am-5pm. Live birds of prey demonstration, birding and nature walks. Barbecue and kids’ activities. Free admission. Sage Creek Dr., off NYS Rte. 104B. www.onondagaaudubon.com 5/9 Sat., Oswego. STORY HOUR AT RICE CREEK, 11am-12pm. Share tales of nature, animals’ wild ways and how we relate to our world around us. Designed for elementary aged children, though all are welcome. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-3126677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs

5/9 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO SPEEDWAY 65TH SEASON OPENER, 11am. Novelis Super Kick-Off (50), RoC Modified Richie Evans Memorial (75), Pathfinder Bank SBS (30) pits open 11:30am; practice 1:30pm; time trials (Super, SBS) 4pm; heats 5pm. 300 E. Albany St. 315-342-0646 http://www.oswegospeedway.com 5/9 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO MUSIC HALL PRESENTS JEAN ROHE BAND, 7:30pm. Incorporating aesthetic approaches from jazz, folk, and Brazilian traditions. Admission $14. Presented by The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts, Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., McCrobie Building. 315-342-1733 http://oswegomusichall.org 5/13 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees of all ages will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. Some supplies will be provided-bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 5/13 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com 5/16 Sat., Phoenix. VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE, 8:30am-4:30pm. Presented by the Bridge House Brats and the Village of Phoenix. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 5/16 Sat., West Monroe. FIDDLEHEAD FRENZY, 9am-4pm. Guided hike of woodland fiddlehead fern garden to witness the beauty which gives the center its name. Free admission. Presented by Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center, 306 Co. Rte. 23B, 315-6686093. www.RNHolistic.com 5/16-17 Sat., Oswego. “SUMMER KICK OFF” MARITIME DISTRICT WEEKEND, 1-5pm. Museum vessels are open for viewing. Opening of Nick D'Innocenzo’s traveling exhibit, which tells the story of the Oswego Canal and the people who constructed it through new and archival photographs. Admission is free this weekend. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 5/17 Sun., Fulton. FULTON FAMILY YMCA’S MOMMY/DAUGHTER SPA DAY, 1-2:30pm. Enjoy pampering each other with nails, hair braiding, sugar scrub and much more. Light refreshments provided. Ages 2 & older. Pre-registration is required by 5/12. Admission: Members $18/couple, $7/additional child; Non-Members $25/couple, $10/additional child. No refunds. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W. Broadway, 315-598-9622. www.fultonymca.com 5/17 Sun., Oswego. CAMP HOLLIS OPEN HOUSE, 1-4pm. Meet the staff and see the camp. Free admission. 40 Health Camp Rd. 315-349-3241. www.oswegocounty.com/youth/hollis/index.html 5/22 Fri., Fulton. FULTON FAMILY YMCA’S HAWAIIAN LUAU, 5-7pm. Swimming from 5-7pm and dry land activities from 6-7pm. Appropriate for all ages. Kids under 8 need a parent or

guardian in the pool with them. Admission: Members are free. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W. Broadway, 315-598-9622. www.fultonymca.com 5/22-23 Fri.-Sat., Oswego. PORT CITY 160 'SUPER SPECTACLE' WEEKEND OSWEGO SPEEDWAY. Jim Shampine Memorial Novelis Super (75), Jack Murphy Memorial ISMA Super (50), Tony White Memorial Pathfinder Bank SBS (35). Pits open 11:30am; practice 1:30pm; time trials (ISMA Only) 4pm; heats 5pm. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., 315-342-0646. www.oswegospeedway.com 5/23 Sat., New Haven. 3RD ANNUAL EAGLE RUN BENEFITTING ANNIE JARDIN, 10:30am. 5K run/walk on fairly flat road course. Benefits Mexico's Annie Jardin, Rio 2016 Olympic hopeful. Chicken dinner by Jimmie James BBQ included in race fee. Register online at http://registerrnr.competitor.com/search3/event.aspx?id=27926 5/23 Sat., Fulton. 34TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE, 10am-10pm. Annual parade 10am; entertainment, food, rides, games throughout the day; 9:30pm fireworks light up Lake Neatahwanta. Free admission. Presented by the Fulton Service Clubs (Sunrise Rotary, Rotary Kiwanis, Lions and the Fulton Veterans’ Council). 315-569-1779. visit www.fultonmemorialdaysalute.com 5/23-24 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. CROQUET FESTIVAL AT FORT ONTARIO. Enjoy the hottest sports craze of the Victorian Era with friends and family at Fort Ontario. Open play will be held Saturday, 5/23 and tournament play will be Sunday, 5/24. Admission: TBD. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. 315-343-4711. www.fortontario.com 5/23-25 Sat.-Mon., Phoenix. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE VFW, Parade at noon on 5/25. VFW Post # 5540-Phoenix, NY-Clubhouse, 70 Culvert St., 315-695-3315. Presented by VFW Post #5540, Bridge House Brats, Village of Phoenix and Town of Schroeppel. 315-6951308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 5/24 Sun., Mexico. WILD EDIBLES AT MEXICO POINT PARK, 2-4pm. Learn about nature’s buffet with Nancy Kaiser. PowerPoint presentation and nature walk. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. www.mexicopointpark.com 5/28-30 Thu-Sat., Lacona. LACONA FIREMEN’S FIELD DAYS, Opens Thu. & Fri. 4pm; Sat. 9am-closes each night at midnight. Rides and games; live bands every night; variety of food including clam stand; wine slushies & beer. Fireworks Fri. at dusk; parade Sat. at 7pm. Presented by Lacona Fire Dept., 34 Maple Ave. www.frontiernet.net/~lfdweb/index.html 5/30 Sat., Oswego. SUSTAINABLE ART AT RICE CREEK, 11am-12pm. Using pods, cones, feathers and dried grasses, invent whimsical and festive critters. Ages 7 -adult. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs

5/30 Sat., Richland. HALF-SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCHEON PRESENTATION , Noon2pm. Program and meeting with lunch. Open to the public. Admission: Freewill offering. 1100 Co. Rte. 48. 315-298-3620 or 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 5/30 Sat., Richland. PULASKI EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEPTION & DINNER DANCE, 5-6pm reception; 6 - 7pm light buffet followed by dancing to 11 pm. Open to the public. Admission: Freewill offering. Half-Shire Historical Society, 1100 Co. Rte. 48. 315298-3620 or 315-532-5919; [email protected] 5/30 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO MUSIC HALL PRESENTS NATALIA ZUKERMAN, 7:30pm. A variety of folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues music on slide guitar, lap steel and Dobro. Admission $14. Presented by The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts-Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., McCrobie Building. 315-342-1733 www.oswegomusichall.org 5/30 Sat., Mexico. PROFESSIONAL GHOST HUNT AT MEXICO POINT, 6pm-2am. Join the P.I.T. Cru in the search for ghosts in Casey's Cottage. Admission: $35/person. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. Reservations required. Call 315-963-7657. www.mexicopointpark.com JUNE 6/5 Fri., Phoenix. CANAL DAY, 9am-2pm. Sponsored by Bridge House Brats. Free admission. Canal Island, State St. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 6/5 Fri., Mexico. CORK & CANVAS WITH KELLEY SHELDON, 7-9pm. Wine and painting class. Admission $20. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. For reservations contact Betty Green at [email protected]. 315-963-7657. www.mexicopointpark.com 6/6 Sat., Fulton. FULTON EAST SIDE GARAGE SALE DAY, 9am-4pm. Residents of the City of Fulton’s East Side join forces to hold garage sales filled with treasures and bargains around the area. Presented by City of Fulton Mayor’s Office 315-592-7330 6/6 Sat. Altmar. ATV BENEFIT RIDE, 9am-4pm. ATV ride to benefit the Altmar Fire Department. Admission $10/person. Altmar Fire Department, 15 Bridge St. 315-298-5555 www.facebook.com/AltmarVFD 6/6 Sat., Fulton. “NO BAKE” COOKING CLASS, 10am-1pm. Make hors d' oeuvres, salads and desserts from no-bake recipes. Ages 7-adult (7-10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.) Instructor is Diane Sokolowski of Treat Me Sweet. Fee is $20/person. Preregistration required. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com. 6/6-7 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. LAX BY THE LAKE. Lacrosse tournament for boys under 10, boys under 12, and boys and girls JV and varsity levels. Guaranteed minimum of 2 games each day. Vendors, raffles and Iroquois stick makers. Oswego High School, 2 Buccaneer Blvd. Team

registration $675-$725. Presented by LAX by the Lake-CSC, Inc., a supporter of “Stick it to Cancer.” 315-342-7223 www.cslclax.com 6/6-7 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. GREAT LAKES MUSEUM SHIP D-DAY RADIO EVENT, 1-5pm. The Great Lakes Amateur Radio Club will broadcast from the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and contact other clubs throughout the Great Lakes. Admission is $8. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 6/6 & 6/20 Sat., Oswego. RICE CREEK RAMBLES, 11am-Noon. Explore the trails and wetlands at Rice Creek to see the latest arrivals. Family friendly, naturalist-led walks. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 6/7 Sun., Williamstown. THORNWOOD MOTOCROSS (WNYMA) SUMMER SLAM SERIES, 9:30am-6pm. Live action Motocross racing for all ages. Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 & under free. Presented by Thornwood Motocross, 1108 Stone Hill Rd. Williamstown. 315420-9613. http://thornwoodmx.com 6/7 Sun., Oswego. 4TH ANNUAL RIVER’S EDGE CRAFT SHOW SPONSORED BY THE OSWEGO LIONS CLUB, 10am-5pm. Showcasing handmade quality crafts, live music, food and fun for the entire family. New location in Breitbeck Park. Presented by Oswego Lions Club, 315-343-1394. www.oswegolionsclub.org 6/7 Sun., Mexico. ARTS IN THE PARK AT MEXICO POINT PARK, noon-6pm. Featured artist Dr. Ken Richards; book signing by children’s book author/illustrator Daniel Middleton; “make & take” projects; buy & sell artwork. Free admission. To show and sell work contact [email protected]. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point Park. www.mexicopointpark.com 6/10 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees of all ages will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. Some supplies will be provided-bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 6/10 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com 6/10-14 Wed.-Sun., Oswego. TALL SHIP VISIT: NINA & PINTA, 10am-5pm. The world famous tall ships Nina and Pinta visit the H. Lee White Maritime Museum. Open for tours. Admission is charged. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 6/12 Fri., Fulton. FULTON FAMILY YMCA’S FATHERS’ DAY BBQ, 5-7pm. Celebrate the special guy in your life at Fathers’ Day Superhero themed BBQ. Games, dinner and time

together. Registration required by 6/8. Members $10/family. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W. Broadway, 315-598-9622. www.fultonymca.com 6/13 Sat., Fulton. FULTON WEST SIDE GARAGE SALE DAY, 9am-4pm. Residents of Fulton’s West Side join forces to hold garage sales filled with treasures and bargains around the area. Presented by City of Fulton Mayor’s Office 315-592-7330. 6/13 Sat., Phoenix. FLAG DAY CELEBRATION, Noon. Bake sale 10am-noon. Free admission. Presented by Bridge House Brats, Village of Phoenix and Town of Schroeppel. Canal Island, State St. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 6/13 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO YACHT CLUB LIGHTHOUSE RACE. A long standing tradition, the Lighthouse Race is a home and home series between the Oswego Yacht Club and the Selkirk Yacht Club. Presented by the Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 6/13 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO MUSIC HALL PRESENTS JORY NASH, 4:30pm. Jory Nash blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, pop & soul into an original stew of sound. 2014-15 OMH season finale. Admission $14. Presented by The Ontario Center for the Performing-Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., McCrobie Building. 315-342-1733 http://oswegomusichall.org 6/14 Sun., Oswego. COOKIE DAY AT FORT ONTARIO, 10am-5pm. Enjoy a molasses cookie made from the authentic Fort Ontario recipe. Admission: $4 adults; $3 seniors/students; Free 12 & under. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. 315-343-4711. www.fortontario.com 6/15-16 Mon.-Tue., Oswego. SENIOR CAMPING AT CAMP HOLLIS, People ages 50+ enjoy the facilities of Camp Hollis. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside location and end the night with a bonfire and live music. Overnight and day camp options available. Oswego City-County Youth Bureau/Parks and Recreation 315-349-3451. http://co.oswego.ny.us/youth/hollis/seniors.html 6/18 Thu., Volney. HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL 4:30-6pm. Homemade ice cream social with picnic style meal followed by ice cream sundaes. Take-out available. Admission $8/person. Presented by North Volney Methodist Church, corner of Co. Rte. 4 & Co. Rt. 6 in Volney. 315593-6825. 6/20 Sat., Oswego. OSWEGO COUNTY HOSPICE CUP REGATTA & WALK/RUN FOR HOPE, 8:30am-7pm. Benefits Oswego County Hospice patients and their families. Sailing races, 5K walk/run, on shore party. Fee: $15 for walk/run; $15 for party; $70 sailing race registration. Presented by Oswego Yacht Club, Lake St., 315-343-5223. www.oswegoyachtclub.org or www.friendsofhospice.org 6/20 Sat., Oswego. TRI-OSWEGO TRIATHLON, 8am-2pm. Intermediate distance, sprint distance, relay race, youth aquathlon, and children’s fun run. Appropriate for first time racers as well as seasoned athletes. Live music, food and drinks. Admission varies depending on entry type. Wright’s Landing and Breitbeck Park, Lake St., 315-806-0250. www.tri-oswego.com

6/20 Sat., Granby. FREE FAMILY FUN DAY, 11am-3pm. Food, entertainment, horseback rides, face painting, crafts for kids, magician, bounce house, giant slide and vendors. Free admission. Presented by the Town of Granby, 812 Co. Rte. 8. 315-598-6500 www.towngranby.org 6/20-21 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. LAKE ONTARIO CNY LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE. Celebrate the 81st anniversary of Oswego's lighthouse and tour several lighthouses along the Seaway Trail. Includes some lighthouses not usually open to the public. Earn a souvenir at each lighthouse. Admission $25/group. Pick up a touring booklet at H. Lee White Maritime Museum. 1 W. First St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 6/21 Sun., Oswego. YACHT CLUB’S ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET, 8am-5pm. Blessing of the Fleet followed by a reception at the clubhouse. Presented by the Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 6/21 Sun., West Monroe. SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION! 7-10:30pm. Celebrate the longest day of the year by honoring Mother Earth. Bonfire at dusk with Drum Circle. Free admission. Presented by Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center, 306 Co. Rte. 23B, 315-668-6093. www.RNHolistic.com 6/24 Wed., Oswego. OCFCU MOVIES IN THE PARK – “THE LEGO MOVIE,” 7pm. Family movie night in Washington Square (East Park). Face painting, arts & crafts, bookmobile and entertainment fill the park until the movie begins at dark. Free admission. Presented by Oswego County Federal Credit Union, E. Bridge St. 315-343-7822. www.oswegofcu.org 6/26 Fri., Phoenix. ST. STEPHEN’S SUMMER STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL WITH FIREWORKS, 711pm. Old time rock and roll band Nite Life performs at 7pm. Fireworks at dark. Food booths including strawberry shortcake. Bring a blanket or chair. Presented by St. Stephen’s Parish, Bridge House Brats, Village of Phoenix and Town of Schroeppel. Free admission. 55 State St., 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 6/27-6/28 Sat.-Sun, Statewide. NEW YORK’S FREE FISHING DAYS. No fishing license is required to fish in New York State for these two days, resident or non-resident. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html 6/28 Sun., Mexico. QUEEN OF HEARTS TEA, 2-4pm. Tea, treats, stories and more with the Queen of Hearts. Admission: Adults $10 per person; children 3-12 $5. Contact Betty Green at [email protected] or 315-963-7657 before June 25 for reservations. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. www.mexicopointpark.com July 7/1-7/5 Weds.-Sun., Sandy Creek. 158TH OSWEGO COUNTY FAIR, 10am-11pm. The 2015 theme is “Oswego County Fair Loves Kids”. Harness racing July 1, 11am; parade July 1, 7pm;

Fireworks July 4 at dusk. Food, games, competitions and Hawkins Amusements. Free admission. Oswego County Fairgrounds, Ellisburg St. 315-806-3938. www.oswegocountyfair.com 7/4 Sat., Oswego. THE FIRE CRACKER JAM AT OSWEGO YACHT CLUB. A friendly informal race around the harbor followed by a pot luck dinner and fireworks. Presented by the Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 7/4 Sat., Oswego. 4TH OF JULY GRAND PRIX NIGHT/CHRISTMAS IN JULY SPECIAL & FIREWORKS! Novelis Super Grand Prix (75), Pathfinder Bank SBS Grand Prix (35) pits open 2pm; practice 4pm; heats 6:30pm. Fireworks when racing ends. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., 315-342-0646. www.oswegospeedway.com 7/4 Sat., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER PRESENTS CELEBRATE MUSIC! 7-9pm. A showcase of local recording artists in concert by the lake at Bullhead Point on Rte. 3. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787) www.CNYArtsCenter.com 7/5 Sun., Oswego. OSWEGO INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, 1pm. The annual Oswego Independence Parade steps off from Oswego High School at 1pm, traveling east on Bridge Street to Fort Ontario. Fireworks over Oswego Harbor at approximately 9:45pm. Free admission. Presented by the City of Oswego and the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 315343-7681 www.oswegofultonchamber.com 7/5 Sun., Oswego. INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION FIREWORKS VIEWING AT FORT ONTARIO, 9:45pm. Watch the spectacular fireworks display at Fort Ontario and celebrate our nation’s birthday. Free admission. Friends of Fort Ontario can watch from inside the fort. General public can watch from the grounds surrounding the fort. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. 315-343-4711. www.fortontario.com 7/6-10 Mon.-Fri., Oswego. EXPLORING NATURE AT RICE CREEK, 9am-2pm. Youngsters ages 5-13 can explore and investigate life around Rice Creek while discovering nature firsthand through walks, activities and games. Fee: $165/child. Registration deadline is June 5. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 7/8 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. All ages are invited to participate. Some supplies are provided but bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 7/8 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com

7/10-11 Fri.-Sat., Fulton. FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL @ HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 5-10pm. Chicken BBQ and other foods. Raffles, cake booth, grocery booth, games of chance, kids games, dunking booth and entertainment. Free admission. Presented by Holy Trinity Church, 309 Buffalo St. 315-598-2118. www.holytrinityfulton.weconnect.com 7/10-12 Fri.-Sun., Oswego. ST. MARY’S ANNUAL BAZAAR, Fri 6-10pm; Sat. 5-10pm; Sun. 59pm. Games of chance, raffles, kiddie land, chicken BBQ much more. Entertainment nightly. Free admission. St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 103 W. 7th St. 315-343-3953. visit www.stmarysoswego.org 7/11 Sat., Fulton, Minetto, Oswego. PADDLEFEST & ROCK THE LOCKS, 8am-4pm. Take a paddling adventure on the scenic and historic Oswego River Canal. Launch at Indian Point Landing, Fulton at 8am or Minetto River View Park at 10am and paddle through four locks to Oswego. End at Breitbeck Park for music, food, and vendors. Rain or shine. Lifejackets are required. Pre-registration: $25 for canoes; $20 for kayaks. Fee includes a meal voucher for a Rock the Locks vendor. No refunds. 315-349-8322. http://www.oswegopaddlefest.com/ 7/11 Sat., West Monroe. LABYRINTH AS A TOOL FOR SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION, 10am1pm. Lecture, guided labyrinth walk and workshop to create a string labyrinth. Admission is $10. Presented by Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center, 306 Co. Rte. 23B, 315-668-6093. www.RNHolistic.com 7/11 Sat., Central Square. TRAINS IN THE GARDEN, 11am-4pm. Many G-gauge trains run through gardens with ponds, waterfalls, and village scenes. Admission is free-donations are accepted. Presented by the Central New York Large Scale Railway Society, 102 Mohawk Ave., Central Square. 315-668-9582. http://www.cnylsrs.net 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25 Sat., Oswego. RICE CREEK RAMBLES, 11am-12pm. Explore trails and wetlands at Rice Creek to see the latest arrivals. Family-friendly, naturalist-led walks. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 7/13-17 Mon.-Fri., Oswego. EXPLORING NATURE AT RICE CREEK, 9am-2pm. Youngsters ages 5-13 explore and investigate life around Rice Creek while discovering nature firsthand through nature walks, activities and games. Admission: $165/child. Registration deadline is June 5. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 7/15 Wed., Oswego. KIDS’ PIRATE DAYS. H. Lee White Maritime Museum presents Kids’ Pirate Days for ages 2 and up. The day includes various fun activities. Admission is $15. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 7/15 Wed., Oswego. OCFCU MOVIES IN THE PARK – “ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY,” 7pm. Family movie night in Washington Square (East Park). Face painting, arts & crafts, bookmobile and entertainment fill the park until the movie

begins at dark. Free admission. Presented by Oswego County Federal Credit Union at Washington Square Park on E. Bridge St. 315-343-7822. www.oswegofcu.org 7/16-18 Thu.-Sat., Mexico. MEXICO FIREMEN’S FIELD DAYS. 7pm Thu. parade. 6pm Fri. fish dinners. 12:30pm Sat. kiddie parade and 1-5pm special price on rides. 3284 Main St., 315-9637494. 7/17 Fri., Phoenix. CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY, 9-11am. Lock Island. Presented by the Bridge House Brats, the Village of Phoenix and the Town of Schroeppel. State St., 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 7/17-18 Fri.-Sat., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER PRESENTS DESSERT THEATRE, 7:30-10pm. Luscious desserts and a show-“Interval” a play about relationships, mystery and murder. Admission $15/person includes dessert. CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr., 315-598-2787. www.CNYArtsCenter.com 7/18 Sat., West Monroe. FAMILY FOREST WALK, 10-11am. Stroll through the woods learning about woodland and marshland ecology and animals we spot along the way. Free admission. Presented by Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center, 306 Co. Rte. 23B, 315-668-6093. www.RNHolistic.com 7/20-23 Mon.-Thu., Oswego. CONSERVATION FIELD STUDIES, M-W 3-7:30pm. Thursday 5:3010pm. Teens investigate the interdependence of Rice Creek's ecosystems through field studies and projects. They will examine the importance of stewardship through habitat study, animal habits and real-life applications. Admission: $100/child. Registration deadline is June 15. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 7/22 Wed., Oswego. KIDS’ PIRATE DAYS. H. Lee White Maritime Museum presents Kids’ Pirate Days for ages 2 and up. The day includes various fun activities. Admission is $15. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 7/23-25 Thu.-Sat., Pulaski. PULASKI PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE, Thu. 11am-7pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-1pm. Hardcovers, paperbacks, magazines, puzzles, games and DVDs, priced 25¢ to $1. Free admission. Presented by Friends of the Pulaski Public Library, at Snow Memorial Building Auditorium, 4917 N. Jefferson St. 315-298-2717. www.pulaskinypubliclibrary.org 7/23-26 Thu.-Sun., Oswego. HARBORFEST WEEKEND. Enjoy four days of free live music, great food, carnival rides, crafters and tons of family fun, at the various parks around the city. Spectacular fireworks over Oswego Harbor at dusk on Saturday. Free admission. 315-343-6858. www.oswegoharborfest.com 7/23-26 Thu.-Sun., Oswego. HARBORFEST AT FORT ONTARIO, 10am-5pm. Tour Fort Ontario with family and friends and enjoy Oswego’s living history. Admission: $4 Adults; $3

seniors/students; free 12 & under. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. 315-343-4711. www.fortontario.com 7/24-25 Fri.-Sat., OSWEGO YACHT CLUB’S 28TH ANNUAL SAIL OSWEGO REGATTA. Join the fun at the best regatta on eastern Lake Ontario. Presented by the Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 7/25 Sat., Richland. HALF-SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCHEON PRESENTATION , Noon2pm. Program and meeting with lunch. Open to the public. Admission: Freewill offering. 1100 Co. Rte. 48. 315-298-3620 or 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 7/26 Sun., 2015 LYRA FOUNDERS CUP RACE. Long-distance race to Sodus Bay. Presented by LYRA. Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 7/31 Fri., Pulaski. PULASKI OLD HOME DAYS. Farmer's market with music in South Park Friday night. Continues Sat. 8/1 and Sun. 8/2. Games, vendors, refreshments. Free admission. Village of Pulaski. 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 7/31 Fri., Oswego. ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FESTIVALE ITALIANO, 5-10pm. Drawings with cash prizes totaling $1,500; games of chance, Italian food, chicken barbeque, kiddieland, white elephant and entertainment. Continues Sat. 8/1 and Sun. 8/2. St. Joseph’s Church, 240 W. 1st St. 315-343-2160. www.stjosephoswego.com AUGUST 8/1 Sat., New Haven. TOWN WIDE SALES, all day. Sales held at more than 30 homes throughout the town. 315-963-3900. www.newhavenny.com 8/1 Sat., Parish. Oswego ABATE OUTDOOR RODEO, noon. Motorcycle Rodeo at Happy Valley Inn on Route 69. Motorcycle ride -$5 donation. Register at noon; kickstands up at 1pm. Bike show and awards to follow. Happy Valley Inn, NYS Rte. 69. (315) 625-7387. www.oswegoabate.org 8/1 Sat., Phoenix. COMMUNITY PICNIC, 1-3pm. Sponsored by the Council of Churches in Henley Park on State St. Presented by the Bridge House Brats, the Village of Phoenix and the Town of Schroeppel. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 8/1 Sat., Oswego. 29TH ANNUAL $10,000 TO WIN MR. NOVELIS SUPERMODIFIED, 2pm. Novelis Super Grand Prix (75), Pathfinder Bank SBS Grand Prix (35) Pits open 2pm; practice 4pm; heats 6:30pm. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., 315-342-0646. www.oswegospeedway.com

8/1-2 Sat.-Sun., Pulaski. PULASKI OLD HOME DAYS. Music in South Park and games for all ages, refreshments, vendors Saturday. Community picnic at Selkirk Shores State Park Sunday. Free admission. 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 8/1-2 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FESTIVALE ITALIANO, 5-10pm. Drawing with cash prizes totaling $1,500; games of chance, Italian food, chicken barbeque, kiddieland, white elephant and entertainment. Free admission. St. Joseph’s Church, 240 W. 1st St. 315-343-2160. www.stjosephoswego.com 8/1, 8/8 & 8/15 Sat., Oswego. RICE CREEK RAMBLES, 11am-12pm. Explore the trails and wetlands at Rice Creek to see the latest arrivals. Family-friendly, naturalist-led walks. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 8/2 Sun., Williamstown. THORNWOOD MOTOCROSS USMX BRIAN COOK MEMORIAL/SUMMER SERIES, 9:30am-6pm. Live action Motocross racing for all ages. Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 and & under free. Presented by Thornwood Motocross, 1108 Stone Hill Rd. Williamstown. 315-420-9613. http://thornwoodmx.com 8/2 Sun., Oswego. NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE AND US COAST GUARD DAY, 2-4pm. The H. Lee White Maritime Museum celebrates US Coast Guard's 225th Birthday and National Lighthouse Day with a speaker and equipment display by Oswego USCG. Admission: Donations accepted. 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 8/6-8 Thu.-Sat., Williamstown. WILLIAMSTOWN FIREMEN’S FIELD DAYS. 6pm Sat. parade. Contact Amy Solinsky at 315-964-7789. 8/7-16 Fri.-Sun., Fulton. SHAKESPEARE’S “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING,” 7:30-11pm. Shakespeare at his best in one of his most popular plays about love, marriage, lies and deceit. Admission $12. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., 315-598-2787. www.CNYArtsCenter.com 8/8 Sat., Phoenix. CRAFT SHOW AND CHICKEN BBQ, 9am-1pm. No fee for craft tables. Free admission. Presented by the Bridge House Brats, the Village of Phoenix and the Town of Schroeppel at Henley Park, State St. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 8/8 Sat., Minetto. MAGIC IN MINETTO, 11am-3pm. Music, craft making, vendors, free ice cream sundaes for kids. A fun family canoe/kayak pace and race with much more. Free admission. Presented by the Town of Minetto at River View Park, Rt. 48, Minetto. 315-3434565. www.townofminetto.net 8/8 Sat., Central Square. TRAINS IN THE GARDEN, 11am-4pm. Many G-gauge trains running through gardens with ponds, waterfalls, and village scenes. Admission is free-donations are accepted. Presented by the Central New York Large Scale Railway Society, 102 Mohawk Ave., Central Square. 315-668-9582. http://www.cnylsrs.net

8/8-9 Sat.-Sun., HOBIE FLEET 204 REGATTA. Hosted by Hobie Fleet 204 and Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 8/8-9 Sat.-Sun., Fulton. ANNUAL FULTON JAZZ FESTIVAL, 5-11pm. Two nights of amazing music, great food, and good times in a beautiful setting on the shore of Lake Neatahwanta. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. No pets or coolers. Free admission. Presented by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. William Gillard Dr. behind Fulton War Memorial, NYS Rte. 3, 315343-7681. www.oswegofultonchamber.com 8/9 Sun., Parish. 17TH ANNUAL PARISH CAR SHOW, 8am-5pm. Cars in 21 competitive classes vie for trophies and special awards, Chicken BBQ, vendors and 50/50 cash drawing. All cars must have fire extinguishers. Admission is $3. Car pre-registration is $8; day of event registration $10. Presented by the Parish Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., 16 Union St. 315-625-7411 8/12 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees of all ages will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. Some supplies will be provided-bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 8/12 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com 8/13-14 Thu.-Fri., Mexico. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER – “MURDER AT MEXICO POINT PARK,” 7-10pm. A little mystery and a lot of fun! Admission: Adults $25/person; members, seniors & students $20/person. Reservations are required by Aug. 10. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. 315-963-7657. www.mexicopointpark.com 8/13-15 Thu.-Sat., Hannibal. HANNIBAL FIREMEN’S FAIR & MUSIC SHOWS, 6pm-midnight. Food, games, midway rides, adult beverages and music every night. Parade Thursday at 7pm. Special price for midway rides Saturday 1-5pm. Free admission; onsite parking $5 per car. Presented by the Hannibal Fire Company, Rochester St. 315-564-5601. www.hannibalfirecompany.com 8/14 Fri., Oswego. TALES OF THE HAUNTED HARBOR, 7-9:30pm. Storyteller Jonel Langenfeld shares myths, mysteries and legends of the Great Lakes and lighthouse tales. Bring a chair or blanket. Admission is charged. Presented by H. Lee White Maritime Museum, 1 W. 1st St. Pier, 315-342-0480. www.hlwmm.org 8/15 Sat., Mexico. OSWEGO COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION’S 2ND ANNUAL FABRIC SALE, 9am-3pm. Fabric sale to benefit Oswego County 4-H program. Fabric is $2/yard. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, State Route 3, 315-963-7286. www.thatscooperativeextesnion.org

8/15-16 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. DISTRICT 7 J24 PENNANT SERIES REGATTA. Presented by Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org 8/16 Sun., Hastings. ANNUAL HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT STEAK BAKE, Noon-4pm. Enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Admission is charged. Presented by the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department, 1994 US Rte. 11. 315-625-7592. 8/19 Wed., Oswego. OCFCU MOVIES IN THE PARK – “BIG HERO 6,” 7pm. Family movie night in Washington Square (East Park). Face painting, arts & crafts, bookmobile and entertainment fill the park until the movie begins at dark. Free admission. Presented by Oswego County Federal Credit Union, E. Bridge St. 315-343-7822. www.oswegofcu.org 8/21 Fri., Mexico. CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT AT MEXICO POINT, 8:30-10pm. Old time movie. Bring a blanket and snacks and watch a movie under the stars. Free admission. 315-963-7657. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. www.mexicopointpark.com 8/22 Sat., Mexico. PROFESSIONAL GHOST HUNT AT MEXICO POINT, 6pm-2am. Join the P.I.T. Cru in the search for ghosts in Casey's Cottage. Admission: $35/person. Reservations are required. 315-963-7657. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. www.mexicopointpark.com 8/29 Sat., Richland. HALF-SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCHEON PRESENTATION , Noon2pm. Program and meeting with lunch. Open to the public. Admission: freewill offering. 1100 Co. Rte. 48. 315-298-3620 or 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 8/30 Sun., Williamstown. THORNWOOD MOTOCROSS USMX/WNYMA 7TH ANNUAL TATERFEST™, 9:30am-6pm. Live action Motocross racing for all ages. Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 & under free. Presented by Thornwood Motocross, 1108 Stone Hill Rd. 315420-9613. http://thornwoodmx.com SEPTEMBER Dates TBA Sat., Oswego. RICE CREEK RAMBLES, 11am-12pm. Explore the trails and wetlands at Rice Creek to see the latest arrivals. Family-friendly, naturalist-led walks. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs 9/4-6 Fri.-Sun., Oswego. OSWEGO SPEEDWAY’S CLASSIC WEEKEND. Fri.: RoC Modified Classic 100 Pits open 10am; practice 11:30am; racing 6pm. Sat.: ISMA Super Nationals (60), Pathfinder Bank SBS Classic (75), ATQMRA TQ Midget Classic. Pits open 1:30pm; practice 3pm; racing 5pm. Sun.: International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds. Pits open 7:30am; practice 9:30am; 2nd Round Time Trials noon. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., 315-3420646. www.oswegospeedway.com

9/5-6 Sat.-Sun., Redfield. REDFIELD OLD HOME DAYS, Sat. noon-midnight; Sun. 11am-6pm. Sat. Parade at 6pm, band 7-11pm. Games for kids of all ages and chicken BBQ both days. Free admission. Redfield Volunteer Fire Co., 4879 Co. Rte. 17, 315-599-7750. 9/9 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. All ages are invited to participate. Some supplies are provided but bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 9/9 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com 9/11 Fri., Phoenix. 9/11 COMMUNITY VIGIL, 7pm. Community vigil at Henley Park on State St. to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Bring a candle and your own chair. Presented by the Bridge House Brats, the Village of Phoenix and the Town of Schroeppel. 315-695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.com 9/12 Sat., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL, 9am-4pm. Art, antiques, flea market, entertainment, food, children’s activities and fun under the tent. Free admission. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., 315-598-2787. www.CNYArtsCenter.com 9/12 Sat., West Monroe. LABYRINTH AS A TOOL FOR SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION, 10am1pm. Lecture, guided labyrinth walk and workshop to create a string labyrinth. Admission is $10. Presented by Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center, 306 Co. Rte. 23B, 315-668-6093. www.RNHolistic.com 9/13 Sun., Mexico. WILD EDIBLES AT MEXICO POINT PARK, 2-4pm. Learn about nature’s buffet with Nancy Kaiser. PowerPoint presentation and nature walk. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point. www.mexicopointpark.com 9/18-9/20 Fri-Sun, Bernhards Bay. 13TH ANNUAL ONEIDA LAKE OLE TYMERS ANTIQUE ENGINE TRACTOR SHOW, TBD. Featuring old time exhibits, tractors, engines, crafts and much more. Sponsored by Oneida Lake Ole Tymers. Free admission. Dave C. Webb Memorial Park, 807 NYS Rte. 49, 315-708-2214. 9/19 Sat., MEXICO. 25TH ANNUAL MEXICO PUBLIC LIBRARY 5K CIDER RUN AND WALK, 9am. 5K run/walk through the village of Mexico. Proceeds benefit Mexico Public Library. $25 preregister, $30 race day. Mexico High School Athletic Fields, Main St., 315-963-3356. 9/19 Sat., HAUL OUT REGATTA. One last race before the boats gets hauled for the winter, a long standing tradition and a farewell to the 2015 sailing season. Presented by Oswego Yacht Club, 30 Lake St., 315-343-9459 www.oswegoyachtclub.org

9/19-20 Sat.-Sun., Sandy Creek. 10TH ANNUAL CRANK IT UP! ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW, Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8am-5pm. Vintage farm machinery, antique tractor pull, garden tractor pull, and street legal tractor pull, crafts, music, and traditional agricultural activities from the rural North Country. Donation for parking and admission. Sponsored by Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber of Chamber of Commerce and Rustic Rarities LLC. Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg St. (Co. Rte. 22A), 315-387-5365. www.crankituptractorshow.com 9/20 Sun., Oswego. PORCHFEST, 12-4pm. A community building annual event bringing local musicians, performing groups and individuals together to entertain on people's front porches throughout the Historic Westside Neighborhood area. West 3rd St.-West 8th St. Free admission. www.facebook.com/oswegoporchfest 9/20 Fri., Oswego. SCRABBLE® FEST, 5:30-9:30pm. Teams of four compete against each other in four 20-minute rounds. Light refreshments included. Admission: Spectator fee is $15; $100 per team. Sponsored by OCO Literacy Volunteers. Elks Lodge #271, 132 W. Fifth St., 315-3428839. www.oco.org 9/26 Sat., Altmar. NYS DEC SALMON RIVER FISH HATCHERY OPEN HOUSE, 9am-4pm. Activities highlight fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities in Salmon River Greenway. Environmental education programs and displays; hatchery tours; fly-fishing demonstrations; fish petting zoo; fishing instruction; and fishing related vendors. Free admission. Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 Co. Rte. 22, 315-298-7605. www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor 9/26 Sat., Fulton. BACK TO SCHOOL KIDS’ COOKING CLASS, 10am-1pm. Kids learn how to prepare creative lunches and snacks for school and home. Preregistration required. Under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor is Diane Sokolowski of Treat Me Sweet. Admission $15/person. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 9/26 Sat., Mexico. HAUNTED HOUSE AT CASEY’S COTTAGE, 7-9pm. Free ghost stories, bonfire and refreshments. Tours of Haunted Casey’s Cottage available for $5/person or $15/family of four. Presented by Friends of Mexico Point Park. 315-963-3891. www.mexicopointpark.com 9/26 Sat., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER PRESENTS DESSERT THEATRE, 8-11pm. Enjoy a great evening out with luscious desserts and a show. Admission is charged. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., 315-598-2787. www.CNYArtsCenter.com 9/25-9/27 Fri.-Sun., CENTRAL SQUARE. LIONESS CLUB OF CENTRAL SQUARE 32ND ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL, Fri. 6pm-10pm rides & food only; Sat. 9am-6pm; and Sun. 9am-5pm. 300 crafters, vendors, non-profits, pony & amusement rides, live bands and apple products galore! Free shuttle parking. Admission $5/carload. Brewerton Speedway and Central New York Raceway Park, enter at 154 US Route 11. 315/675-8232. www.centralsquareapplefestival.com

9/27 Sun., Oswego. EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY – 5K FUN RUN & 1 MILE FAMILY WALK, 11am3pm. Walk or run with your dog. Picnic lunch, activities for kids, vendors from pet businesses and groups to meet. Presented by the Oswego County Humane Society at Fallbrook Recreation Center, 103 Thompson Rd. 315-207-1070. www.oswegohumane.org OCTOBER Dates TBD Sat., Oswego. RICE CREEK RAMBLES, 11am-12pm. Explore the trails and wetlands at Rice Creek to see the latest arrivals. Family-friendly, naturalist-led walks. Free admission. Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Rd., 315-312-6677. www.oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs TBD, Parish. Oswego ABATE FALL FOLIAGE RIDE, noon. Ride all of the roads in the county, utilizing secondary roads as much as possible. Some travel on state roads but we do not do a group ride on Rt. 81. 315-625-7387. www.oswegoabate.org 10/2 Fri., Oswego. 6TH ANNUAL OSWEGO COUNTY HARVEST DINNER, 6pm. Six-course, sitdown dinner of local food with social hour and gift basket auctions. Admission: $35/person or $65/couple, pre-paid reservations only. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. 315-963-7286. www.thatscooperativeextension.org 10/3 Sat., Oswego. TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW & CHICKEN BBQ, 10am-3pm. More than 30 crafters. Homemade apple dumplings, turkey soup and more. Free admission. Presented by Trinity Catholic School. St. Paul’s Church Hall, East 4th and Mohawk Sts. 315-343-6700. 10/3-4 Sat.-Sun., Oswego. CNY GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, Sat. 11am-6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm. Giant pumpkin registration 9am; weigh-in beginning at 10am Sat. Games, rides, food, vendors and live entertainment both days. Free admission. Washington Square (East) Park on E. Bridge St. Presented by the City of Oswego and the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 315-343-7681. www.oswegofultonchamber.com 10/10 Sat., Pennellville. CAMP TALOOLI FALL FAMILY WALK/RUN 5K, 8am-Registration; 9am-5K Run; 10am-Family Walk/Run. To benefit maintenance of Camp Talooli. Fee is charged. Register at campfireusacny.org. Camp Fire office 315-934-4051.

10/10-11 Sat., Sun., Pulaski. SALMON RIVER FESTIVAL. Farmers' market with music in South Park, games, vendors, petting zoo. Sportsman Expo at Kallet Theater. Free admission. Village of Pulaski. 315-532-5919; [email protected]. 10/11 Sun., Williamstown. THORNWOOD MOTOCROSS USMX/WNYMA TOMCAT 12:1 MEMORIAL, 9:30am-6pm. Live action Motocross racing for all ages. Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 & under free. Presented by Thornwood Motocross, 1108 Stone Hill Rd., Williamstown. 315-420-9613. http://thornwoodmx.com

10/14 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER 6 X 6 ART PARTY, 5:30-8:30pm. Attendees will create art in various media in a 6" x 6" format. All ages are invited to participate in this fun event. Some supplies are provided but bring your favorite materials to personalize your work. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome to attend. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. 315-598-ARTS (2787). www.CNYArtsCenter.com 10/14 Wed., Fulton. CNY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS’ MEET UP, 6-8pm. Local artists meet to support each other and share ideas. All artists working in the visual arts are welcome. Bring art samples and share if desired. Presented by CNY Arts Center at the ARTS in the HeART Studio, 47 S. 1st St. 315-598-ARTS (2787), www.CNYArtsCenter.com 10/17 Sat., Fulton. HALLOWEEN DECORATING CULINARY ARTS CLASS, 10am-1pm. Decorate a small cake, cupcakes, cookies and more for Halloween. Ages 7 to adult (7-10 must be accompanied by an adult). Instructor is Diane Sokolowski of Treat Me Sweet. Fee is $18/person. Preregistration required. Presented by CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Dr. www.CNYArtsCenter.com. 315-598-ARTS (2787). 10/17 Sat., Oswego. FUMC QUILT & CRAFT SHOW, 10am-3pm. Quilt & craft show with chicken BBQ available at noon until sold out. Free admission. First United Methodist Church, 7111 St. Rt. 104 West. 315-342-4895.

10/24 Sat., Richland. 43RD ANNIVERSARY OF HALF-SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER DANCE , 5-6pm reception; 6pm light buffet followed by dancing to 11 pm. Open to the public. Admission: Freewill offering. 1100 Co. Rte. 48. 315-298-3620 or 315-532-5919; [email protected].