Oswego County, NY

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It is DIRTcar Sportsman Series Race Day Plus Demo Derbies...Mod Lites & 4-Cylinders will join in on the fun on a perfect weather day !!!

Looks like our weather is going to be good for our Friday night Cruise in . Hope to see everyone Friday for good food and great times We will be posting our July schedule with entertainment every Friday night.

This little one popped up on the porch of a house across from Breitbeck Park in Oswego.

There have been a lot of questions about the upcoming summer and how it will look for Camp Hollis. As of right now we are moving forward with a residential camp... program. If COVID persists, we will need to reevaluate and reimagine camp. As we receive more information about guidelines and restrictions for the upcoming summer we will let everyone know. There has also been a change to the CIT program for the upcoming summer. We will now be requiring a registration fee for all CIT's who will be attending camp this summer. On the application you will find different weeks that you can sign your 15 or 16 year old up for as well as the fee for attendance. Before any payment is required there will be an interview process. Once those have been conducted and decisions have been made, the payment for the summer will be due. If you have anymore questions about this new program you can visit our website at youthbureau.oswegocounty.com or email Zach Grulich at [email protected]. As the months progress we will keep everyone updated on the impact that COVID will have on our camp program. As for now, please stay safe and healthy and look forward to an amazing summer here at Camp Hollis!

Very sad news to report. Gen. Jacob Brown, the long-time mascot at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, died Dec. 1 at the age of 17. He was cared for by Paul Lear, site manager at the fort, and Amy Stone Lear, who owns and operates Man in the Moon Candies in downtown Oswego. Many of you who have visited Fort Ontario in the past became acquainted with Gen. Brown. He greeted guests, patrolled the ramparts, and rode in a seat of honor during the Oswego Independence parades. We will miss you, Gen. Brown. Your watch is over. Rest in peace.

Please enjoy checking out the fascinating artifacts on here that are on display in the old stone fort while Fort Ontario is closed for the season. New artifacts will be uploaded on here regularly.

Credit: Amy Lear, Man in the Moon Candies In days past, lighthouses played an indispensable role in helping ship captains safely navigate to their destinations. Today, the Thousand Island-Seaway’s rich legacy of historic lighthouses are among its most visited travel destinations. Send a tasty reminder of these beloved waterside landmarks to someone special this year by gifting a delicious Oswego Lighthouse recreated in chocolate and surrounded by edible chocolate rocks, from Man in the Moon Candies. Oswego; $19.95.

Tonight...You don't want to miss this amazing food or amazing musician!! Battle Island Brisket Dinner $15 Dave Wolever performing 5:30-8:30p... As is required by NYS, a food purchase is necessary at the time of the initial alcoholic beverage order. We always offer small plate snacks in addition to the dinners provided by Kristen's Kitchen. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we must follow the rules and regulations of NYS and our County. We are required to limit entry to the barn to 50% capacity and provide appropriate physical distancing to our guests. Please, no more than 10 at a table, and you must wear your mask when standing, going to the bar or bathrooms. Masks may only be removed when seated. Curtis Manor is dedicated to doing our part to promote responsibility during this time

For those of us who are missing our annual holiday visit to the Richardson-Bates House Museum, or those who have not had the chance to see it decorated for the holidays -

Check out these cool stereograms of Oswego Harbor throughout the years. Stereoscopy is a technique that creates the illusion of depth by displaying two offset ...images viewed independently through the right and left eye, as viewed through a stereoscope. They were hugely popular in the US and Europe been c. 1850 and the early 20th century. The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego and Treasure Chest Gift Shop are open by appointment through March 31st by contacting us at 315-342-0480 or https://hlwmm.org/contact.php

We are pleased to announce we will be holding a viewing of the Holiday Pops showing by Symphoria of CNY! Bring your favorite snacks and a blanket. To sign you and your family up please call the Welcome Desk at 315-342-6082!

Guided Nature Programs Resume at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will be offering guided nature programs to f...amilies this winter season. These family fun programs will be 1.5 hours long and explore the facility’s woodland. Snowshoes may be worn if the snowload allows for it. The facility has snowshoes for participants to borrow. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and in layers. If there is a scarcity of snow, attendees will enjoy a winter boot wander. For the purpose of these programs, a family is defined as individuals living in the same household. A $20 minimum fee covers a family group up to 4 people. Each additional person is $5 upto a maximum of 8 people. Families should call Linda Brosch, 4-H Team Coordinator, to arrange for their personal guided program at 315-963-7286 ext. 400. Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center is located on State Route 183, between Routes 13 and 69 in eastern Oswego County. For information about the facility and its programming, call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at 315 963 7286. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

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