Here’s a list of upcoming benefits and events happening in our area.
If you would like your event listed, submit an entry by emailing [email protected] and make sure to include any web links you may want listed.
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Thru Friday, July 25th
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County Announces Youth Shooting Sports – Archery Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is accepting registrations into its Shooting Sports – Archery Program. This program is open to all girls and boys ages 10 to 18 who are interested in archery. The course is being held at the North Sportsman’s Club in West Monroe on Fridays, June 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th, 18th, and 25th. The sessions are held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program provides a positive experience for youth and promotes firearm safety. The program is also valuable for helping youth develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-esteem, and sportsmanship. The Oswego County Shooting Sports Programs are not hunter safety education programs.
Previous experience or firearm ownership is not necessary for youth to participate in this hands-on learning experience. The Oswego County 4-H Program and its instructors, certified through the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, will provide all firearms and necessary equipment. The instructors are volunteers who are chosen for their ability to teach and their skill at relating to youth.
A program fee of $30.00 will be charged to cover the cost of materials and eye and ear protection. Partial scholarships are available through a donation from the Oswego County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs. Space is limited; therefore, registration is necessary, and parental or guardian permission is mandatory. Youth can register to participate by completing the online registration at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Archery2025Oswego4H_235.
Tuesday, July 15th
LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT TO BENEFIT LAFAYETTE OUTREACH : The LaFayette Community Band will perform it’s annual concert at the Columbian Presbyterian Church (located at the corner of rtes. 11 & 20, LaFayette), Tues. July 15, at 7:30 pm. There will be free refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the performance. Suggested donation : $2. ; all donations will be presented to LaFayette Outreach ( our local food pantry). Please come out and support two wonderful community organizations. Questions : 315-677-3293; [email protected] ; www.ColumbianPresbyterianChurch.com
Saturday, July 19th
Ride and Run to Put an End to Hunger and Homelessness!
Ride and Run for the Rescue is back again for 2025! Join us on July 19th at Long Branch Park as we ride and run to end hunger and homelessness in Central New York!
Choose from a variety of different races, perfect for any skill level. We offer a 40-mile bike ride, a 20-mile bike ride, a 10-mile bike ride, a 2-mile family fun ride, and a certified 5k! Every mile you bike or run and every dollar you raise helps us support those who need it most in our local community.
Saturday, July 19th
CHA presents Willow Industry by Liverpool Historian, Joan Cregg
Liverpool is a village of just less than a square mile in area, however, there have been many strands of history that have woven this area. The Liverpool historian, Joan Cregg, will come to Clay Historical Park on July 19th from 1-3pm to share just one of those strands – the willow strand and the immigrant people who moved to the area and wove an industry and a community. She will bring artifacts, photographs, and stories to explain, educate, and entertain.
Sunday, July 20th
Come and meet Jeff Snow, Town of Clay Historian
Jeff Snow will be at Clay Historical Association’s Open House on Sunday, July 20th from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, Clay. Do you have a future story you would like Jeff to feature? Do you have pictures of Clay “then” and would like a “now” story to go with them? Jeff is looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your Clay story. If you can’t attend, but have pictures or a story for Jeff he can be reached via email- [email protected]
All buildings will be open and manned by volunteers: Cigarville Train Station, replica log cabin, Sellen-Weller barn, and Visitor Center. The buildings feature exhibits, artifacts, photographs, documents, and other memorabilia that have been donated by Town of Clay families. For further information go to Facebook or https://sites.google.com./site/clayhistoricalassociation/
Saturday, July 26th
Eleventh Annual Fabric Sale Scheduled for July 26th
The Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, will once again host its highly anticipated annual fabric sale on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Entertainment Building on the Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg Street, Sandy Creek, NY.
Made possible through the generosity of donors from Oswego and the surrounding counties, the event will feature an extensive selection of fabric and crafting materials! All proceeds directly benefit the Oswego County 4-H Program, supporting hands-on learning opportunities for local youth.
A wide array of fabric will be available at the event, all priced at just $2.00 a yard, sold by the piece (yardage will not be cut). Shoppers will find dressmaking materials, home décor fabrics, polar fleece, vintage and retro designs, quilting cottons, seasonal prints, craft panels, and more.
In addition to fabric, the sale includes a variety of sewing and crafting supplies, such as:
- Notions, patterns, and instructional booklets
- Quilting frames, rotary cutters, and sewing machines
- Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and cross stitch materials
PLEASE NOTE: Credit and debit cards will not be accepted; payment by cash or check only.
The Oswego County 4-H Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County sincerely thank the community for its continued support of this important annual fundraiser. For more information about the fabric sale, joining 4-H, or making a monetary donation to support youth programming, please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H office at 315-963-7286.
Saturday, August 9th
Saturday, August 9th
Local Authors & Crafters, Jillie’s Dog Food Truck, and Francis House at Clay Historical Park
DO YOU LOVE TO READ! DO YOU ENJOY MEETING CRAFTERS! ARE YOU IN THE MOOD FOR HOTDOGS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING FRANCIS HOUSE FOR A LOVED ONE?
Clay Historical Association is hosting their 2nd Authors Showcase on August 9th from 1-3pm at 4939 Clay Historical Park. This year’s event will have numerous local authors and crafters, Jillie’s Dog Food Truck, and Francis House. Also, an author panel from 2:00 to 2:30pm in the Visitor Center. This is a family event and parking is free.
Sunday, September 7th
Thursday, September 18th
