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 Ted.Long@cumulus.com and make sure to include any web links you may want listed.
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The Tipp Hill Neighborhood Assoc. are selling engraved pavers for $100, $200, $300 to cover the cost of this memorial. It will be located just outside Pass Arboretum on Avery Ave near Salisbury (a couple of blocks from Jensen’s Tipp Hill home) Anyone who was moved by their sacrifice and would like to help us honor Lt Hoosock and Officer Jensen are welcome to participate.
www.tipphill.org/officer-memorial
JUNE PRIDE MONTH IN CNY
- THURSDAY, JUNE 5
- Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets – 5pm
- NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse, NY
- ● It’s Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets! Tailgate starts at 5. Giveaways, deals on dogs and brews…enjoy great music on the deck and party with Come Out CNY and Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Events! All are welcome!
- SUNDAY, JUNE 8
- Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Cafe: Pride Edition! – 2pm
- Kelsey’s Coffee & Friends, 1200 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a monthly queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus. Join us for this special Pride edition Guerrilla Gay Cafe!
- TUESDAY, JUNE 10
- Pride Interfaith Service – 7pm
- May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society
- 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY
- ● This event is a beautiful gathering of people of all faiths to celebrate queer joy. It’s become a beloved Pride Month healing tradition and all are welcome!
- THURSDAY, JUNE 12 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 13
- New! Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit – 7pm
- Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Pride Ethos is a two-night celebration of queer artistry featuring drag, burlesque, dance, and theatre in unexpected places throughout the museum. Suggested donation of $30 or pay what you can – one ticket gets you access to both shows, with a different cast each night.
- ● Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit is a production of Breadcrumbs Productions, GoJo Productions and Come Out CNY, and is made possible with funds from the Tier Three Project Support program, a regrant program of the County of Onondaga with the support of the County Executive and administered by CNY Arts, and with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
- New! Queer Happy Hour: Pride Edition – Friday, June 13, 5pm
- Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the Salt City Market has tons of great food options to explore!
- SATURDAY, JUNE 14
- Manlius Pride Festival – 12pm
- Seneca Street Brew Pub, 315 E. Seneca St, Manlius, NY
- ● Now in its fourth year, the Manlius Pride Festival returns for an evening of celebration, solidarity, and community spirit. Enjoy live music, theatrical performances, local art vendors, food trucks, and a joyful, inclusive atmosphere at Seneca Street Brew Pub.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 20
- CNY Pride Weekend Kickoff Party – 6:30pm
- Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor, 310 W. Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Get the CNY Pride party started with the official CNY Pride weekend kickoff party, featuring live entertainment.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 21
- CNY Pride Parade (11am) and Festival (12-5pm)
- Progress Park, Inner Harbor, Syracuse, NY
- ● The CNY Pride Parade and Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, held annually at Progress Park in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, beginning with the parade at 11am, followed by the festival from 12pm to 5pm.
- ● The parade features an energetic, colorful procession along Solar Street and West Kirkpatrick Street, showcasing the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
- ● The festival offers live entertainment, over 80 vendors, food and beverages, and a family-friendly area with activities for all ages. CNY Pride is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all.
- Pride Picnic – 6pm
- Wolf’s Den, 617 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Don’t miss the Pride Picnic hosted by the Wolf’s Den – good food and great company in a safe and inclusive space for all. Bring your friends and your fabulous self!
- Pride After Party – Doors open at 8pm
- Song and Dance, 115 E Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Cap off your Pride Festival day in Syracuse with a dazzling night of drag and dancing at the Song & Dance Pride After Party, headlined by Jaida Essence Hall, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 and a fan favorite from the all-winners edition of All Stars 7.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 28
- New! Revolutionary Love Dance Party – 9pm
- Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Close out Pride Month with one chance to dance! Join us for the new Revolutionary Love Dance Party at Salt City Coffee & Bar and come connect and celebrate community, love, and liberation one more time.
- The new events offered this year were developed through a partnership with Come Out CNY, a newly-founded local organization that promotes and celebrates the diversity of Central New York’s LGBTQIA+ community by highlighting inclusive businesses, events, and spaces that go beyond acceptance to foster belonging. The organization began as Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar – a series of pop up events at local businesses where the queer community could gather – and has grown into a broader effort to promote safe, joyful, and visible spaces for queer connection and community across the Central New York region.
- “We are expanding the event offerings this year as this is a way to show up for the LGBTQIA+ community – here in Central New York and beyond. It’s more important than ever to reach out, connect with your friends, and support local queer artists, businesses, and organizers,” said Kevin Bailey, Founder of Come Out CNY.
- CNY Pride is proud to support Pride events throughout the Central New York region, including Manlius on June 14, Cazenovia on June 28, Rochester and Cortland on July 19. Please visit https://www.comeoutcentralnewyork.com/ for more information.
Thursday, June 5th through Saturday, June 7th
Friends of NOPL Brewerton to Hold Annual Used Book Sale
Brewerton, NY – The Friends of NOPL Brewerton will hold its annual used book sale June 5 through June 7, 2025. Thousands of items will be available for purchase, including adult, young adult/teen, and children’s fiction, as well as a wide range of nonfiction titles. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks will also be for sale. New this year, the event will feature thousands of music CDs, many in their original packaging.
The book sale is a fundraiser held by the Friends of NOPL Brewerton, a volunteer group that supports programs and services at Northern Onondaga Public Library. It will take place at Brewerton Fire Department, 9625 Brewerton Rd, Brewerton. A pre-sale is set for Thursday, June 5, 4 pm to 7 pm ($5 entry fee, individually priced items). The sale continues on Friday, June 6, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, June 7, 9 am to 3 pm, with a $5 bag sale on the last day. The sale accepts cash or check only.
Fridays in June
Still room to register in Youth Shooting Sports – Archery Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County still has room in their Shooting Sports – Archery Program. Register today to ensure your youth doesn’t miss out. 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.
Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Program for more details on 4-H and its Shooting Sports Program, 315-963-7286 or email at lcr23@cornell.edu.
Friday, June 13th 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.
Saturday, June 14th
All You Can Eat Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Saturday, June 14, 2025
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Lamson Grange #588
9108 Fenner Road, Baldwinsville, NY
Adults – $12.00 ages 6 – 12 – $6.00, 5 and under – free
Menu: Belgian waffles, fresh strawberry topping, warm syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, beverages
For more info (315)413-8993
Saturday, June 14th
Celebrate National Trails Day at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County invites community members to celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. While the official National Trails Day falls on the first Saturday of June, this event provides an opportunity for local residents to contribute the following weekend to the care and upkeep of this treasured natural space.
Participants will join Extension staff for a rewarding morning focused on improving and preserving the center’s trail system. Volunteer tasks will include spreading wood chips, raking pine needles, planting saplings, and trimming tree branches. Tools and wheelbarrows will be available, though volunteers are welcome to bring their own equipment if preferred. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to all volunteers. Registration is requested to help organizers plan accordingly and ensure ample refreshments for participants. Find registration and more information on this program and others at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/events or register directly at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/NTD25_235. The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County, between Routes 13 and 69 near Williamstown. The Center provides year-round opportunities for environmental education, recreation, and hands-on learning for youth and adults alike. The center’s network of trails offers a peaceful setting for exploring nature, observing wildlife, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. More information about the Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center and its programming, can be found at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/amboy-4-h-environmental-education-center, or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at (315) 963‑7286.
Saturday, June 14th
Clay Historical Association- author Lee E. Hickey
Clay Historical Association is presenting author Lee E. Hickey on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31. Lee will be discussing her book, “Girl in the Glass House; Tolkin Affair”.
Step back in time to Oswego, NY during the fabulous Gilded Age and witness the fascinating true story of ten-year-old Virginia Tonkin, whose tragic death spawned a legend that has been passed down for generations. She made history when her parents refused to inter her body and kept her inside their home in a glass coffin for well over a year. The Tonkin family’s curious tale is one full of intrigue, tragedy, scandal, romance, betrayal, mystery, and even murder.
Sunday, June 15th
Clay Historical Association’s Open House on Sunday, June 15th from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, Clay. 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, June 21st
Salt Potatoes, The Irish, and the Erie Canal
Come and join Elaine Peters, Jordan Village Historian, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, from 1-3pm to explore the salt potatoes’s journey from humble staple to State Fair food! Any questions, please call Cindy at 315-927-7573.
