Community News

Lucky Winner. Jen Losurdo was the winner of the United Way of Greater Oswego County's drawing for a ladies half-carat halo diamond ring. Valued at $1,600, the diamond ring was donated by DuFore's for Diamonds in Oswego. The drawing, which is part of the United Way's Annual Campaign, raised more than $1800 for the United Way of Greater Oswego County's Community Fund and made Christmas extra special for the lucky winner.

One local resident met "Santa" three days early for a very special Christmas. Sharon McCoy is the lucky winner of the Diamond Necklace from the Oswego Community Youth Orchestra (OCYO), donated generously by JP Jewelers.

Singer / Songwriter John McConnell will add his soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style to the Child Advocacy Center's 4th Annual Chicken Wing Fest.

Take the best local talent, the best local cuisine, cocktail hour, photo ops, contests and giveaways, and a classic A.R. Gurney play and you've got a delicious dinner theatre experience!

Billy Jonas & The Billy Jonas Band are preparing to entertain its audience at the Oswego Music Hall Feb.7 at 7:30 p.m.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a division of SUNY Oswego's Office of Business and Community Relations, will staff tax sites in the cities of Oswego and Fulton and by appointment in the villages of Central Square and Phoenix.

During Warm Up Oswego, Lakeside Artisans, 191 West First Street, will offer a series of overlapping demonstrations from noon to 5pm.

The first annual Oswego Porchfest will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 1 pm to 5 pm in the Historic Westside Neighborhood of the Franklin Square District.

Plans are underway for a night of fun and laughter at the Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Minetto United Methodist Church. The church returns to offering this winter escape with all the hilarity that has been part of Mardi Gras for years.