This week we’ve got alpacas, a time capsule, and one very satisfying lacrosse comeback — plus a packed weekend lineup from Sandy Creek to Syracuse to the Thousand Islands.
If you’re new here, welcome! We’d love to hear your favorite local eats (just reply and tell us), and don’t forget to follow along on Instagram and Facebook for even more local finds between editions.
📰 In the News
Community news, minus the politics and crime – only the good stuff 😎
📆 Upcoming Events
Your guide to what’s happening around the 315 this weekend and next week
Syracuse Area
May 16-17: 2025 Food Truck Battle 🚚
New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse | 4–10 PM
May 16: Dom Flemons Live 🎶
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Syracuse | 8 PM
May 17: Spring Author Meet & Greet 📝
Baldwinsville Public Library, Baldwinsville | 12 PM
May 17: RetroGameCon 🎮
ELITE Gaming Arena, Syracuse | 10 AM–8 PM
May 17: Salt City Honk Fest 🎺
Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, Cazenovia | 12–5 PM
May 17: Pop-Up Events at Olive’s ✨
Olive’s Eatery, Baldwinsville | 1-4 PM
May 18: Sip & Stretch with Tattoo Pop-Up 🧘♀️
The Emerson Official, Syracuse | 12–3 PM
Oswego County
May 17: Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival ⛵
H. Lee White Maritime Museum, Oswego | 12–4 PM
May 17: Oswego Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting 📚
Breitbeck Park Pavilion, Oswego | 2–4 PM
May 17: Big Truck Day 🚒
Fulton War Memorial, Fulton | 9 AM – 2 PM
May 17: Spring Plant Swap 🌱
Fulton Garden Club, Fulton | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 17: Chicken BBQ Fundraiser 🍗
Fulton Polish Home, Fulton | 11 AM
May 17: Red Tangent Live 🎸
Buster’s, Sandy Creek | 9 PM
Mohawk Valley Region
May 17: Gardening & Clean-Up Day 🌻
Rome Art & Community Center, Rome | 8 AM – 4 PM
May 17: Armed Forces Day Celebration 🇺🇸
Harley-Davidson of Utica, New York Mills | 12–2 PM
May 17: Comedy Night 🎤
Paul’s Pub, Utica | 8 PM
May 21: Cops vs. Kids Kickball ⚽
The Salvation Army, Utica | 5–7 PM
North Country
May 16: The Winery Comedy Tour 🍷
Thousand Islands Winery | 7–8:30 PM
May 17: DPAO Vegas Night 🎲
Faichney Drive Business Complex Banquet Hall, Watertown | 6–10 PM
May 17: Karaoke Night 🎤
The Martin Inn & Pub, Jefferson County | 6:30 PM
Finger Lakes Region
May 17: Flower Power Planting 🌼
Café 108, Auburn | 8–11 AM
May 18: Floral Cookie Decorating Class 🍪
White Rabbit, Weedsport | 1–3 PM
May 18: Goat Yoga 🐐
Hidden Horseshoe Farm, Finger Lakes | 11 AM – 1 PM
May 20: Beginner Needle Felting Class 🧵
Bailiwick Market & Café, Finger Lakes | 5–7 PM
🍱 Foodie Corner
Mix 21 Traditional Restaurant - Watertown
If you’re anywhere near Watertown, Mix 21 needs to be on your radar. This spot serves up authentic Latin food that’s bursting with flavor — and honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
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