What’s going on, 315!
There’s a lot to look forward to this June! Pride Month continues with fabulous drag shows and fairs, plus Father’s Day and Juneteenth are this weekend.
No matter what you’re celebrating, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the 315 this week, whether it’s a festival, a cornhole tournament, or afternoon tea aboard a train. For live music lovers, the New York Blues Festival is returning to Syracuse this weekend - and best of all, admission is free!
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In the News
Community news, minus the politics and crime – only the good stuff
Syracuse Juneteenth Festival honors changemakers June 13-14 at Clinton Square
The festival will feature a parade, Gospel music, food, vendors, community resources, and more.
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe opens community service building
Members of the public toured the brand new program offices. Services offered include Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation, Homeowner Assistance, Community & Family Services, and more.
Source: North Country Now
Free Enrollment for Eligible Adult Learners at Herkimer College
SUNY Reconnect aims to increase access to higher education. Qualified learners are between ages 25 and 55, and do not yet have a college degree.
Syracuse area adds more than 5,000 jobs: Which sectors are driving growth?
Between April 2024 and April 2025, private sector jobs in the Syracuse area grew by more than 2%.
More than $600,000 raised for Longhouse Council through ScoutPower
One of the largest scouting events in the US, ScoutPower 25 celebrated its 57th annual fundraiser. The proceeds will continue to support the scouting mission.
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Upcoming Events
Your guide to what’s happening around the 315 this weekend and next week
Syracuse Area
June 12-14
New York State Blues Festival 🎶New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse Link
June 14
The Mere Mortals 🎸Middle Ages Beer Hall, Syracuse, 8pm Link
$50 Tattoo Flash Sale 🪄Skull City Tattoos, Syracuse, 12 - 8pm Link
June 15
Ice Cream Social 🍦Clinton Square, Syracuse, 3-5pm Link
A Sipping Tour Through American Whiskey History 🥃Syracuse Whiskey Coop, 2pm Link
June 17
Drag Under the Stars 🏳️🌈Emerald Cocktail Kitchen, Syracuse, 7pm Link
The Disco Biscuits 🎵Westcott Theater, Syracuse, 7pm Link
North Country
June 13-15
The Great NYS Food & Wine Festival 🍷Gordon Cerow Recreation Park, Clayton Link
June 14
18th Annual Salvation Army Carnival 🎪Salvation Army, Watertown, 10am - 3pm Link
Goat Yoga with Mindful Meditation 🐐🧘♀️SPCA Dog Park, Watertown, 12 - 1pm Link
Watertown Cars & Coffee 🚗☕Top of the Square Plaza, Watertown, 9 - 11am Link
Finger Lakes Region
June 14
Pizza Fritte Drive Thru 🍕Cayuga Museum, Auburn, 11am - 2pm Link
Two Canal Guys: An Afternoon of Music and Memories of the Erie Canal 📜Canal Society, Port Byron, 3pm Link
June 15
Bri & Me 🎵Lunkenheimer Brewing Company, Weedsport, 1pm Link
Father’s Day Chicken BBQ 🍗Fleming Fire Department, Auburn, 11am Link
Mohawk Valley Region
June 14
Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷Proctor Park, Utica, 11am Link
Sofronio Vasquez 🎤Stanley Theater, Utica, 7:30pm Link
Tea Time 🫖✨Adirondack Railroad, Utica, 2-4pm Link
June 15
Cousins Maine Lobster 🦞Copper City Brewing Company, 1 - 6pm Link
Downtown Rome Pride Fair 🌈Rome Capitol Theater, 12 - 4pm Link
Summer Sizzle Five Mile Run 🏃➡️Proctor Park, Utica, 9am Link
Oswego County
June 13
Friends of History Porch Party 🥂Pratt House Museum, Fulton, 5:30 - 7:30pm Link
June 14
Cornhole Tournament 🏆Dominick’s Sports Tavern, Oswego, 12pm Link
Rock the Paws! 🐾Lakeview Lanes, Fulton, 11am - 5pm Link
Craft and Yard Sale Show 🎨Fowler’s Farm Stand, Hannibal Link
Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta ⛵Oswego Yacht Club, 3pm Link
Fantastic Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale 🏷️Brown Bag Boutique, Fulton, 9am - 3pm Link
Foodie Corner
Where to eat in the 315 this weekend
Elderberry Pond (Auburn)
If you’re looking for a tranquil spot to enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal while overlooking orchards and vineyards, look no further. The food is beautifully presented, the wine list is excellent, and the service is impeccable.
Website: https://www.elderberrypond.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.
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