Community Calendar

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Robin Wall Kimmerer on Wednesday, September 24, from 3-4:20 p.m.

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s widely acclaimed narrative nonfiction book “Braiding Sweetgrass” is a New York Times bestseller. She is also the author of “The Serviceberry” and “Gathering Moss,” which won the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing. She has been featured on NPR’s On Being and has addressed the United Nations on the topic of healing our relationship with nature. Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

Wednesday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m., held online

In today’s stressful world, people may face conflicts or disagreements, both large and small. Learn how to use de-escalation and mindfulness techniques to reduce tension and improve relationships in all areas of life. These techniques provide practical ways to navigate workplace disputes, manage challenging situations and cultivate more positive, peaceful environments. Rehabilitation Psychology Registered Nurse Bettie Loughery will discuss how to apply techniques and practice mindfulness and enhance the quality of our lives and relationships.

Speaker: Bettie Loughery, RN, PMHNP-BC, Rehabilitation Psychology, Upstate Medical University

Depressive Disorders Support Group is a peer support group that has been meeting regularly for 30 years. Anyone with any form of Depression or Bipolar Depression may attend. You need to be well enough to attend on your own. Support people, students or others may not attend. Our hope is that you leave feeling better than when you walked in.
Contact: jhowley8@gmail.com or call 315-299-5750

Shepherds Creek Alpacas will be open to the public for National Alpaca Farm Days from 11 - 4 on 9/27 & 28! Feed the alpacas, take pictures, enjoy refreshments and craft activities, or just sit and enjoy the farm and alpacas! Visit the Alpaca Farm Shop for beautiful alpaca yarns, fiber, hand and commercially made accessories, toys, clothing and more!

Shepherds Creek Alpacas will be open to the public for National Alpaca Farm Days from 11 - 4 on 9/27 & 28! Feed the alpacas, take pictures, enjoy refreshments and craft activities, or just sit and enjoy the farm and alpacas! Visit the Alpaca Farm Shop for beautiful alpaca yarns, fiber, hand and commercially made accessories, toys, clothing and more!

Getting recruited to fill the position in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers previously held by Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor and Peter Green is just the most recent honor Carolyn Wonderland has earned in a career brimming with praise from fellow guitar greats. Her hot licks, solid songwriting and powerhouse vocals make Wonderland's passionate performances intensely satisfying.

No wonder her original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll, brings audiences to their feet and invites for her to play from greats including Bob Dylan, Johnny Winter, Townes Van Zandt, Levon Helm, Willie Nelson, James Cotton and Kris Kristofferson.

This Texas legend is gaining international acclaim for her outstanding concerts and superb albums. From first note to last, you'll know why when Carolyn and her band hit Unity Hall's Main Stage for this showcase concert event!

Tickets are $35 and are available exclusively through Humanitix.com. If available, tickets the night of the concert go on-sale at 6:45 p.m. at the box office.

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times

Join us for a day of learning - from experts and from each other. We could be the heroes we’ve been waiting for!

Is the need for your nonprofit growing? Is your funding stream in jeopardy? Are you struggling to get the help you need to deliver on your mission? As individual nonprofit leaders, we face uncertainty now more than ever. But together, we possess the expertise, the connections, and the resources to thrive.

This year’s summit features more opportunities for targeted networking. Have breakfast with nonprofit leaders who are struggling with the same problems you are. Have lunch with a local expert in marketing, fundraising, coalition building, board development, or staff engagement.

Breakout sessions will address the topics that keep you up at night, such as:

How to boost fundraising to collaborate with other nonprofits to better engage and retain your nonprofit's staff.

The registration fee of $35 includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and peace of mind.

Depressive Disorders Support Group is a peer support group that has been meeting regularly for 30 years. Anyone with any form of Depression or Bipolar Depression may attend. You need to be well enough to attend on your own. Support people, students or others may not attend. Our hope is that you leave feeling better than when you walked in.
Contact: jhowley8@gmail.com or call 315-299-5750

We’re closing the streets for local vendors, community organizations, and hands-on fall fun. Enjoy fresh produce, interactive activities, art and crafts, resource tables, and an open Westside EcoFarm where you can explore and pick pumpkins. As the sun sets, bring a blanket for a family-friendly movie under the stars to close out a day of connection and celebration.