Community Calendar

Join FOCUS for a hybrid public forum where local experts will explore water conservation, watershed health, and the shared environmental responsibility of protecting Central New York's most essential natural resource. This discussion is informed by regional conditions, ongoing conservation efforts, and the interconnected relationship between healthy land, healthy water, and thriving communities. Panelists will provide an overview of watershed ecology, conservation strategies, and environmental stewardship efforts across Onondaga County, drawing on their professional roles and direct experience in conservation science, environmental education, and land and water stewardship at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the Onondaga Environmental Institute, and the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District. The conversation will highlight how these organizations work alongside communities, landowners, and local governments to protect and restore the natural systems that sustain our water supply. The Forum will emphasize practical civic participation, including understanding how land use affects water quality, supporting local conservation programs, and connecting with the organizations working every day to preserve and protect the region's watersheds, while allowing panelists to address emerging issues and priorities as they see fit. 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 initiatives. 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.

NAMIWalks is a fundraiser to benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Syracuse, which strives to better the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through advocacy, support, public awareness, and education.
Join us on June 28th, 2026, at Burnet Park in Syracuse, NY, from 11am to 1pm to bring awareness to know it’s OK to not be OK.
Bring a friend or a relative for a fun day of casual walking, food, drink, speakers, family-friendly activities like face painting, photo booth pics, the bubble man, balloon animals and more! You might even get the chance to “break some boards” to break the stigma!
See details and help us raise funds at namiwalks.org/Syracuse

In commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Lorenzo State Historic Site is sponsoring a free Speaker Series featuring highly regarded historians, archaeologists, and authors specializing in the Revolutionary War era. This month we welcome Dr. Philip Levy for his presentation: George Washington's Cherry Tree in Fact and Fiction. The series will be hosted at Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery on the first Thursday of the month through November. It’s made possible by funding from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the partnership of Friends of Lorenzo and Meier’s Creek Brewing Company. Admission is free.

The 21st Annual Run-Walk for Hospice
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Fair Haven, NY
Registration opens at 8:00am
Race starts at 9:00am
Register Here - https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/FairHaven/RunforHospice

We encourage you to sign up by June 15th to guarantee your race t-shirt. Any registrants after June 15th will get a shirt on a first-come first-serve basis on the day of the race.

The 5th Annual Kids Fun Run will be back again this year! The kids will be doing a 100-meter dash prior to the main race.

The Kid’s Fun Run will take place before the race at 8:45 AM sharp – Your child must be up by the start line by 8:40 AM to guarantee their participation.

We will still keep our virtual option for those who will not be able to join us in person for this year’s event.

We will see you at the starting line!

Any questions regarding the event or sponsorship opportunities, please call 315-634-1100.

May 4- July 6:

If you want to donate clean, usable, workable donations to be sold, feel free to drop off items anytime under the left overhang of the museum.

On July 10 & 11:

Come and shop! We always have a HUGE variety of items from home goods, books, clothes, DVDS, holiday items, outdoor, etc. - you name it, we probably have it!

May 4- July 6:

If you want to donate clean, usable, workable donations to be sold, feel free to drop off items anytime under the left overhang of the museum.

On July 10 & 11:

Come and shop! We always have a HUGE variety of items from home goods, books, clothes, DVDS, holiday items, outdoor, etc. - you name it, we probably have it!

The Madison County Historian’s Office is proud to announce the return of our popular summer series, offering an exclusive look inside the county’s most iconic historic landmarks.

The Experience
Our evening begins at the Oneida Community Mansion House. Guests will enjoy an intimate look at the history of the Community through a guided tour led by Tom Guiler, OCMH Director of Museum Affairs.

The Menu
Following the tour, we will move to Lakeside Landing at 6:30 PM for a specially curated buffet-style dinner.

Dinner Includes:

Entrées: Prime Rib, Garlic & Herb Chicken, Broiled Haddock, and Shrimp Saffron

Sides: Mac & Cheese, fresh salad, and dinner rolls

Beverages: Tea, lemonade, and water

Event Details
Price: $60 per person (includes tour and dinner)

Registration: Required. Seating is strictly limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking: Available at the rear of the Oneida Community Mansion House or at the adjacent golf course.

The Lorenzo landscape will set the backdrop for the 50th annual Lorenzo Driving Competition, a display of horse and carriage driving skill, timing, and style. Exhibits, sales, refreshments, and demonstrations are also offered. Sponsored by the Lorenzo Driving Competition, Inc. Admission to the show is free. For more information visit lorenzodriving.org or e-mail lorenzodriving@gmail.com.

The Lorenzo landscape will set the backdrop for the 50th annual Lorenzo Driving Competition, a display of horse and carriage driving skill, timing, and style. Exhibits, sales, refreshments, and demonstrations are also offered. Sponsored by the Lorenzo Driving Competition, Inc. Admission to the show is free. For more information visit lorenzodriving.org or e-mail lorenzodriving@gmail.com.

The Lorenzo landscape will set the backdrop for the 50th annual Lorenzo Driving Competition, a display of horse and carriage driving skill, timing, and style. Exhibits, sales, refreshments, and demonstrations are also offered. Sponsored by the Lorenzo Driving Competition, Inc. Admission to the show is free. For more information visit lorenzodriving.org or e-mail lorenzodriving@gmail.com.