Community Calendar

Join FOCUS for a hybrid public forum where local leaders representing literacy education, digital skills development, and community advocacy will explore how access to strong foundational literacy, both reading and digital, affects individuals' ability to thrive in school, the workplace, and civic life, and how gaps in these skills can compound challenges across generations. Panelists will examine not only reading science and digital fluency, but also the ways these issues intersect with educational equity, workforce readiness, and full participation in an increasingly digital world. Panelists will provide an overview of the topic, share insights from direct experience working with learners and educators, and highlight evidence-based approaches and local resources that support literacy development at every stage of life. After opening remarks from our panel, the conversation moves to a moderated Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discover ways to engage with local priorities and partnerships. This is a welcoming, respectful space for community members to learn, engage, and explore ways to be actively involved in shaping the civic life of Central New York.

Annual performance of Oswego High School jazz Ensembles featuring guest saxophonist Bill Tiberio. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free of charge.

Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens is the fiery new acoustic powerhouse female band formed and led by Grammy-award-winning, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Eileen Ivers. The group features critically acclaimed musicians and vocalists from the Celtic and Americana traditions. With The Brigideens, Ivers continues to produce her signature musical sound that led the L.A. Times to proclaim, “Ivers’ presentation was music with the kind of life and spirit that come together when talented artists from different backgrounds find the linkages that connect all forms of music.” Native New Yorkers: Caitlin Maloney on lead vocals, and Hilary Hawke on 5-string banjo, upright bass, clarinet, spoons, and vocals. Anna Colliton, a Chicago native, is a master of the Irish bodhran and adds cajon/percussion. From Maryland, guitarist and vocalist Colin Forhan plays tenor banjo and concertina.

Crusaders United Color Run

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9 a.m.

Everest Park | 5343 North Rd., Auburn

Register by May 3 to guarantee your event t-shirt!

Kids' Fun Run begins at 9:45 a.m.

All proceeds benefit Tyburn Academy and the United Way of Cayuga County

Join us every Saturday morning for the Homer Regional Farmers Market! Live music, local farm vendors, fresh baked goods, hot coffee and more!

Come ride the restored river boat, Rose Lummis, on Sodus Bay! Save our Sodus offers 90-minute and two-hour cruises between May 8 and September 26, leaving from Oak Park Marina in North Rose, NY. Whether you're taking the kids on an eco-tour, or getting a guided history and wildlife cruise, or simply soaking up the sunset with local music, food and wine -- we invite you to experience Sodus Bay on board the Rose Lummis. Booking information at http://www.saveoursodus.com/roselummis.

How do we reconcile our engineered past with an ecological future?

2025 Erie Canal Artists-in-Residence Sarah Cameron Sunde and Kari Varner explore the Canal from an environmental lens.

Kari Varner, a distinguished photographer and educator, explored key ecological sites along the canal, integrating harvested plants into her photographic artworks. Sarah Cameron Sunde, an innovative interdisciplinary artist, engaged with canal communities to create pieces that physically and ecologically connect with the canal. She also developed work in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis, a contemporary fine art photographer and an enrolled Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY.

Looking for a beginner class in quilting, or just need a quick refresher? Join us for a 3-day workshop series on the basics of quilting. We will cover fabric selection, tools, cutting and piecing blocks, quilting, and binding. All materials will be provided.

Cazenovia Artisans presents Kathleen Donovan. A CNY–based abstract expressionist whose layered acrylic works explore perception, energy, and transformation, inspired by natural processes and the structures she observes in her surroundings. May 1 - 28, A reception for the artist and guests is on May 1, 5 - 7 p.m., and is open to the public.