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You are loved. Happy Pride 2024!

🔥🚗 is a crucial reminder of the importance of child safety, especially as we approach the hot summer months.

Remind your community to make it a habit to always check the backseat before leaving their car.

This week’s theme is “Grilling Fire Safety.” Did you know that grill fires cause an estimated $37 million in property losses each year?

DEI is an active and conscious commitment to build diversity, ensure equity, and foster inclusion in our communities.

Remember that even though cannabis is legal for recreational use, that does not mean there are not risks and dangers associated with using it, and that is especially true for those who are under age! Remember that in New York you have to be 21 years old to legally purchase or consume cannabis products.

It is important to have consistent and open communication with teenagers about drug and alcohol use!

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and localized flash flooding are expected throughout New York State today. Be prepared, know your risk & stay informed:

☂️ Follow your local forecast for weather updates
🚨 Sign up for alerts: alert.ny.gov
⛈️ When thunder roars, go indoors!

Our CYO program is open Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Additionally, join us for our open family fun nights every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here is your chance to get out and support the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County! Learn more and register here: https://hubs.la/Q02zzxfY0

Calling all local farmers and vendors! The Oswego-Fulton Farmers Markets, presented by Oswego Health, are gearing up for another fantastic season. The markets are a beloved tradition in our community, providing farm fresh, local seasonal products to residents. The Fulton Market kicks off on June 8, followed by the Oswego Market on June 13. Now is the perfect time to submit your application to be a part of these vibrant markets. Please contact [email protected], or fill out our online form here: https://hubs.la/Q02tJJK00

The GOFCC also thanks entertainment sponsor Novelis.

A reminder that Narcan saves lives! If you are interested in learning more or getting trained in Narcan, don't hesitate to reach out to us!

We've lined up a plethora of thrilling activities for our CYO kids this month, ranging from Frog on a Lily Pad Craft to Parents Vs. Kids Kickball.

Explore our calendar to discover what adventures await our CYO kids this month!

You are invited to our thanksgiving meal!

All tickets have been claimed!

Looking for something to do with the kids? Join us for a free family movie on Saturday, December 3 at 9:30AM at the Cinema 7.

Registration is required as spots are limited.

The cost of admission is covered by our office. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

🎄🎄Special Events - Fulton, NY is excited to announce the 2022 City of Fulton Christmas Tree Lighting! 🎄🎄

🎅 Visit with Santa
🎠 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
❄️ Children's activities
🎶 Holiday Performances and Caroling
🛍️ Holiday Vendors
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🎆 Closing the night with fireworks! 🎆

There's so much fun planned! We can't wait to see you there!

🚨Stay tuned for additional event details and announcements! 🚨

‼️Update: all spots have been claimed‼️

🎉We are so excited to announce another fun and free event: our Family Christmas Party🎄!🎉

Please join us for tons of fun on Saturday, December 10th from 4:00-7:00PM. Registration is required as space is limited.

❄️Jeff the Magic Man will be twisting balloon creations from 4:30-6:00🎈
❄️Special 🤫 guest appearance from 5:30-7:00🎅🏼
❄️Hot cocoa bar☕️
❄️Holiday games 🎯
❄️Christmas Card station: decorate a card for a local senior citizen
❄️Make-and-take craft
❄️Pizza🍕, drinks🧃 and cookies🍪

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Announcing today we will be hosting several different events and initiatives again this holiday season to encourage local shopping, promote downtown businesses, offer youth activities, and drum up the holiday spirit. The holiday season is a special time here in the City of Oswego and we have developed a package of events and special initiatives to really focus on bringing more spirit and excitement to our community this year. This holiday season will be the first “normal” season following the pandemic, so we hope these programs and events really make a positive impact on restoring the traditional local holiday spirit.

Come join us!!

⭐️Important update⭐️

If your child was not able to turn their coloring🖍 contest🎄 in at school🏫 today, don’t worry! You can drop their coloring contest off at the mailbox 📮located in Civic Plaza. Santa’s helpers will be making a stop there Monday(November 14) morning at 9:00AM to gather any last minute submissions.

🤩It’s that time of year again! The 2022 Coloring Contest has been distributed to all of the schools in the Oswego City School District. 🤩

Students in Pre-K through 6th grade are invited to participate this year.

One winner per grade level will receive a $25 gift card💳 that was generously donated by the Oswego County Federal Credit Union AND they are invited to go on stage with Santa🎅🏼 and Mayor Billy Barlow to push the button to light the Christmas Tree🎄.

Coloring contests are due by November 10, 2022. Your child can turn their coloring contest in to their teacher by that date, mail it in, drop it off at the Youth Bureau or put it in the mailbox at Civic Plaza.

We cannot wait to see the coloring contests! If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Contact Christopher Metz to get more information about serving as an AmeriCorps Member, [email protected] or (315) 349-3402

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬!!! 🎃👻🍬

💟 Early detection saves lives! 💟 Upstate's mobile mammography van will be at the Universalist Society of Central Square | 3243 Fulton Ave | on Monday, November 7th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Appointments are required; please call (315) 464-2588 or visit www.upstate.edu/noexcuses . Women 40 years and older are eligible if they have not had a mammogram in the past year and they show no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. The program welcomes insured and uninsured women.