Little Free Libraries Pop Up in Oswego and Nation-wide
Posted: September 16, 2013
Little Free Libraries Pop Up in Oswego and Nation-wideIf you’re walking through Brietbeck or Franklin (West) Park a new addition may have caught your eye. Little Free Libraries are popping up in Oswego’s parks as well as around the country. Dawn Metott from the Oswego Youth Bureau was introduced to this idea by a co-worker and thought of the value it could bring to the Oswego community. “Little Free Libraries are sprouting up... Read Article
The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County and Wheel-A-Way Motorsports present the 10th Annual Blue Ribbon Ride
Posted: September 3, 2013
The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County and Wheel-A-Way Motorsports present the 10th Annual Blue Ribbon RideBenefiting the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Ride Against Child Abuse, is going to be the biggest and most important ride the CAC has seen yet. 320 children and families were aided by the Child Advocacy Center in 2012. With those numbers rising, they are hoping to bring this issue to the forefront and let people know what the... Read Article
The Children's Museum of Oswego- Teaching Through Imaginative Play
Posted: July 30, 2013
The Children's Museum of Oswego- Teaching Through Imaginative PlayThe Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) was incorporated in 2013 as a “museum without walls.” While there is currently no permanent location for the museum, they have traveled to a number of community events including the Oswego Farmer’s Market and Harborfest and have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from the community of Oswego. Jill Shaver, executive director of the CMOO states “Young families,... Read Article
The Oswego Bookmobile Drives Books Home During the Summer Months
Posted: July 16, 2013
The Oswego Bookmobile Drives Books Home During the Summer MonthsThe Oswego Bookmobile is a free program that is targeted towards children ages 5-18 who may not have access to reading materials and activities during the Summer months. The brainchild of Joan Dain, Terie Daino, Bill Christ, Rameen Mohammadi and Laura Rider, the bookmobile is funded entirely by local businesses and private donors. It is a non-lending library, meaning that the Oswego Bookmobile does not... Read Article
Harborfest Celebrates 26 Years in Oswego
Posted: July 16, 2013
Harborfest Celebrates 26 Years in OswegoFor the 26th year in a row, Harborfest remains “New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival.” While some Harborfest Oswego traditions remain the same, like The Entergy Grucci Fireworks Spectacular and fun and free concerts in the parks, there are some great new attractions in store for festival goers this year. One great change that will take place this year is the Typhoon Tommy Jet Ski... Read Article