Community Calendar

Master Pryor’s Tae Kwon Do (MPTKD) will host its annual Kickathon on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oswego High School, located at 2 Buccaneer Blvd., Oswego, NY 13126.

MPTKD believes that success is built on more than strong kicks and sharp forms—it is also built on discipline, focus, and dedication in the classroom. This event benefits an academic scholarship fund created to support students who are working hard both in martial arts and in their education, helping the next generation of leaders, black belts, and scholars reach their full potential.

The family-friendly community event features a variety of entertainment, activities, and local vendors, including:

• Taekwondo Demo Team Performance: 1 p.m.
• Activities & Entertainment: Face painting, door prizes, raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and a bake sale.
• Food: Local food trucks.

Get Involved: To donate, sign up as a vendor, or get involved, contact Mary Simmons via email at msim621@gmail.com.

• Standard Vendor Fee: $30 and a raffle basket.
• Child-Vendor Fee: $10.

Monday, November 9 at noon, held online

As blood cholesterol rises, so does the risk of coronary heart disease. Healthy lifestyle habits and statin medications are foundational for lowering cholesterol and reducing that risk. In this session, learn the strategies for managing cholesterol levels and how cardiac imaging is used to optimize treatment.

Speaker: Adeeb Al-Quthami, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCMR, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Imaging and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Medical Director of Echocardiography Laboratory, Upstate Medical University

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Thursdays, November 12 & 19 from noon-1:30 p.m., held online

This two-part session will include discussion of our knowledge of and experience with death, along with how to review and share with our loved ones and health care providers end of life concerns. We also will learn and review important documents and the best way to see that your preferences are honored by your medical providers.

Speaker: Joel Potash, MD, Emeritus Professor, Center for Bioethics and Humanities, Upstate Medical University, previous Medical Director of Hospice of CNY

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Thursdays, November 12 & 19 from noon-1:30 p.m., held online

This two-part session will include discussion of our knowledge of and experience with death, along with how to review and share with our loved ones and health care providers end of life concerns. We also will learn and review important documents and the best way to see that your preferences are honored by your medical providers.

Speaker: Joel Potash, MD, Emeritus Professor, Center for Bioethics and Humanities, Upstate Medical University, previous Medical Director of Hospice of CNY

Register to receive your Zoom link.

Join FOCUS Greater Syracuse for a hybrid public forum exploring the lived realities of financial hardship in Onondaga County, the systemic barriers residents navigate, and the community initiatives building paths forward. This session is the second in a three-part fall series on economic instability; attendance at prior sessions is not required.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m.
• Format: Hybrid (In-person and via Zoom)
• Registration: Advance registration is required at FOCUS Greater Syracuse.

Featured Speakers

• Carolyn Brown, executive director, PEACE Inc.
• Gregory W. Dewan, executive director, Hiscock Legal Aid Society
• Qiana Williams, senior program officer of community investment, Central New York Community Foundation

Program Highlights

• Lived Experience & Community Solutions: Panelists will share insights from community research, frontline advocacy, and direct support work across Onondaga County.
• Moderated Q&A: Attendees can ask questions, discuss emerging local priorities, and learn how to connect with regional initiatives.
• Community Engagement: A welcoming, respectful space designed to foster shared knowledge and civic involvement in Central New York.

The Friends of Lorenzo will showcase the bedecked Mansion for A Victorian Holiday. This year, our amazing volunteer decorators have taken their inspiration from Lorenzo itself! Members and their guests are treated to a special evening of live music and seasonal delights. To purchase tickets or become a member, visit: friendsoflorenzo.org.

Tuesday, December 8 at 5 p.m., held online

Over 60% of adult women in the United States report some degree of urinary incontinence. Join Dr. Ginzburg for a candid discussion about causes, common types, and the array of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options to find relief for you or loved ones.

Speaker: Natasha Ginzburg, MD, Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Upstate Medical University

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Join us for A Victorian Holiday at Lorenzo! Built in 1807, Lorenzo has been restored to its 1890-1930 time period, which has inspired this year’s theme. Our amazing decorators will be going all out with Victorian Christmas charm and décor! Look for traditional glass ornaments, paper chains, popcorn and cranberry strands, lace, beads and more. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. Event admission: Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under $2.00.

Join us for A Victorian Holiday at Lorenzo! Built in 1807, Lorenzo has been restored to its 1890-1930 time period, which has inspired this year’s theme. Our amazing decorators will be going all out with Victorian Christmas charm and décor! Look for traditional glass ornaments, paper chains, popcorn and cranberry strands, lace, beads and more. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. Event admission: Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under $2.00.

Join us for A Victorian Holiday at Lorenzo! Built in 1807, Lorenzo has been restored to its 1890-1930 time period, which has inspired this year’s theme. Our amazing decorators will be going all out with Victorian Christmas charm and décor! Look for traditional glass ornaments, paper chains, popcorn and cranberry strands, lace, beads and more. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. The Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for “kids of all ages.”
Event admission: Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under $2.00.