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Who’s excited for the warm weather? This week, summer is getting into full swing with festivals, markets, drag shows, baseball, and more!
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In the News
Community news, minus the politics and crime – only the good stuff
Syracuse Challenger Baseball program celebrates opening day
The Syracuse Challenger Baseball program welcomed nearly 300 players with special needs for its opening day on June 3rd.
Singer hints at 50-50 chance he’ll join classic rock band’s Upstate NY concerts
Foreigner’s original singer Lou Gramm has stated in a recent interview that he might appear on the band’s current tour, which includes a show in Verona on September 20th.
20 Under 40 emerging NNY leaders celebrated at Paddock Arcade
The annual awards dinner was held at Paddock Arcade in Watertown, celebrating 20 young professionals from St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. The 2025 class included leaders from a variety of fields, including healthcare and construction.
Upcoming Events
Your guide to what’s happening around the 315 this weekend and next week
Syracuse Area
June 6
Taste of Syracuse 🍴 Clinton Square, Syracuse, 11 AM – 10 PM Link
June 7
CNY Regional Market 🛒 Syracuse, 7 AM – 12 PM Link
Pet Fair 🐾 Cortland Fairgrounds, Cortland, 10 AM – 2 PM Link
Strawberry Festival 🍓 Heritage Hill Brewhouse, Pompey, 11 AM – 9 PM Link
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival 🇬🇷 Syracuse, 12 – 10 PM Link
Little League Night ⚾ NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse, 5:00 PM Link
June 8
Grand Opening Celebration 🎸 School of Rock, Fayetteville, 3 – 7 PM Link
The Lafayette Ball 🎩 Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse, 5 – 10 PM Link
June 12
NYS Blues Festival 🎶 New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, 4:00 PM Link
North Country
June 6
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy 🥃 The Historic Kallet Theater, Pulaski, 6:00 PM Link
Jefferson County Dairy Parade 🐮 Washington Street, Watertown, 7–9:30 PM Link
June 7
1000 Islands Family Free Day 🚤 Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, 10 AM – 5 PM Link
Nococon 2025 🎮 Watertown Municipal Arena, Watertown, 10 AM – 5 PM Link
June 9
Death at the Disco 🪩 Italian American Civic Association, Watertown, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Link
June 11
Watertown Farm and Craft Market 🌽 GWNC Chamber, Watertown, 8 AM – 2 PM Link
Utica/ Rome Area
June 6
June Antique Show 🪑 Route 20, Bouckville, 8 AM – 5 PM Link
Oz-Stravaganza! 🌈 Chittenango, 3:00 PM Link
June 7
Line Dancing Class 🤠 Rock Valley Brewing Co., Little Falls, 12 – 1 PM Link
Junk in the Trunk 🚗 Foothills Mercantile, Barneveld, 9 AM – 2 PM Link
Youth Entrepreneur Expo 💼 Erwin Park, Boonville, 10 AM – 4 PM Link
Wine in the Wilderness 🍷 Utica Zoo, Utica, 6 – 9 PM Link
Pride Drag Show 👑 Uptown Theatre, Utica, 8:00 PM Link
June 8
Half Moon Hustle: Roller Derby 🛼 Clinton Arena, 11:30 AM Link
June 10
Mohawk Valley Women 💬 Nostro Restobar and Lounge, Utica, 5 – 7 PM Link
June 11
CLE Summer Mixer 🤝 Utica University Nexus Center, Utica, 5 – 7 PM Link
Finger Lakes Region
June 7
The Mere Mortals 🎸 Prison City Pub & Brewery, Auburn, 6:00 PM Link
Pride Drag Show 👑 Auburn Public Theater, Auburn, 7:00 PM Link
June 8
Sunday Funday Live Music 🎶 Colloca Estate Winery, Sterling, 4 – 8 PM Link
June 11
Owasco Farmers Market 🥕 Owasco, 3 – 7 PM Link
Oswego County
June 7
Oswego Backroads Cruise 🏍️ Wheelaway Motorsports, Fulton, 2 – 5:30 PM Link
June 8
Chicken BBQ 🍗 Orwell Fire Company, Orwell, 12:00 PM Link
June 12
Garden Themed Paint & Sip 🎨 Central Square American Legion, Central Square, 6:00 PM Link
Foodie Corner
Where to eat in the 315 this weekend
Zeina’s Cafe (Utica)
This family-run hidden gem has been serving up Utica’s best Lebanese food since 2010. Everything is made fresh, the flavors are bold, and the hospitality is unmatched. If you haven’t been yet, make this your next lunch or dinner stop!
Website: zeinascafeutica.com
Local Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our community!
Reflections Memory Cafe
Caring for someone affected by memory loss can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone! Held regularly in Baldwinsville, Reflections Memory Cafe offers a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to connect, recharge, and feel seen.
Find support, share experiences, and walk away feeling less alone.
WWDoT Computers
Tech issues shouldn’t slow your business down. WWDot Computers is Onondaga County’s trusted source for managed IT services and computer repair. From everyday fixes to full-service support, their team takes the stress out of your tech.
Get Reliable IT Help
Let the pros handle your tech, so you can get back to what matters most.
Envision Events
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So Much to Drool About:
Lessons for Living Large
A Book by Barb Stone
In So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large, Barb Stone shares heartwarming stories and gentle wisdom inspired by her beloved Great Danes: Jazz, Beau, Aryanna, and Zeus. Through their eyes, she reveals the simple joys of living in the present, embracing life’s adventures, and facing challenges with resilience and an open heart. Discover how these gentle giants can teach you to find the “drool-worthy” moments in your own life and live with a renewed sense of joy and gratitude.
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