What’s going on, 315!
Hard to believe it’s already the last week of July - where did the time go!? Hopefully, you’ve been managing to stay reasonably cool during these seemingly endless hot days! Don’t let the heat and/or rain stand in your way - go check out an offbeat event or two! Chainsaw Carving Championship, anyone?
There’s quite a lot going on this weekend - namely, festivals of all kinds! The Arts & Crafts Festival is happening in Syracuse, as well as the Ukrainian Festival and Margarita & Mimosa Fest. Oswego Harborfest will feature thrilling rides, live music, food, and fireworks above the lake. Plus, it’s Pirate Weekend at the Renaissance Festival in Sterling - don your costume and take part in a swashbuckling adventure!
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Featured Events
Community news, minus the politics and crime – only the good stuff
Fort Drum MEDDAC, Guthrie Army Health Clinic Welcomes New Commander
During Change of Command - Elizabeth Duque assumed command of the MEDDAC, replacing Christina Buchner.
Source: army.mil
23rd Annual Spoker Ride this Weekend
The 50-mile, 30-mile, and 10-mile races will take place in Watertown this weekend, benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Source: WWNYTV
New York to Make Phone Calls Free in State Prisons
Inmates currently get three free 15-minute calls per week. The state corrections department states that increased connection with family will reduce conflicts inside state prisons.
Source: WKTV
Local Church Offers Free Will Dinner
On the first Sunday of every month, the Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church will offer free dinner. All are welcome.
Source: Oswego County Today
New Harvester Boat will help Otisco Lake
After years of working to receive funding, Julie Abbott has succeeded in acquiring an 11-foot boat that will help combat invasive species.
Source: Eagle News Online
Upcoming Events
Your guide to what’s happening around the 315 this weekend and next week
Syracuse Area:
July 24
Marvelous Tails & Mocktails 🍹🦚 Rosamund Gifford Zoo, Syracuse, 8 - 11pm Link
CNY Summer Networking Event 👥 Salty City Bar, Syracuse, 5 - 7pm Link
July 25 - 27
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival 🎨 Downtown Syracuse Link
July 26
Syracuse Margarita and Mimosa Fest 🍹 Armory Square Park, Syracuse, 2 - 8pm Link
Brown Suga: The Ultimate R&B Day Party 🎶💃 Aspen, Syracuse, 4pm Link
Ukrainian Festival 🇺🇦 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, Syracuse, 12 - 10pm Link
The Dead is Alive Fest 🎸 Clinton Square, Syracuse, 4 - 11pm Link
Oswego County:
July 23 - 27
Oswego Harborfest Carnival 🎡 Lake Street, Oswego Link
July 24
Paint & Sip 🎨🍻 Junco Brewing Company, Oswego, 6pm Link
July 25
All About Bats 🦇 Sterling Nature Center, Sterling, 8pm Link
July 26 - 27
Pirate Invasion Weekend 🏴☠️🦜 Sterling Renaissance Festival Link
July 27
Christmas in July 🎄 Market Brandon’s Pub & Grille, Sterling, 12 - 5pm Link
Mohawk Valley Region:
July 25
Live Music with Showtime Trio 🎶🎸 Babe’s at Harbor Point, Utica, 6pm Link
July 26
Summer Concert: Rome 🎻 Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome, 8pm Link
Adults Night Out 🕺 Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, Rome, 7 - 10pm Link
July 28
Landmarks Society Walk & Talk 🏛️🚶➡️St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Utica, 6pm Link
North Country:
July 23 - 26
US Open Chainsaw Carving Championship 🪚 Burrville Power Equipment, Watertown Link
July 26
Saturday Outdoor Market 🛍️ State Street Market, Watertown, 10am - 5pm Link
Second Annual Rock for Runks 🎶🎸 Spook Hill Bar and Grill, Adams Center, 12pm Link
Goat Hike and Historic Walk 🐐🚶➡️ Outskirts 112, Sackets Harbor, 10:30 - 11:30am Link
Trivia Night 🍻✨Boots Brewing Company, Watertown, 5pm Link
Finger Lakes Region:
July 25
Ghost Tours of Auburn 👻 Seward House Museum, Auburn, 7:30pm Link
July 26
Attic Treasures & Music on the Lawn 🕰️🎶 Seneca Fall Historical Society, 9am Link
Saturday Market 🛍️ Downtown Auburn, 9am - 1pm Link
July 27
Seneca Falls Classic Car Show 🚗 Downtown Seneca Falls, 9am - 3pm Link
Swagger 🎶🎸 Wolffy’s Grill & Marina, Seneca Falls, 4 - 7pm Link
Foodie Corner
Where to eat in the 315 this weekend
Foodie Corner
Jake’s Grub n Grog – Brewerton
Twenty minutes north of Syracuse on East River Road, Jake’s Grub n Grog offers casual pub fare and a friendly lakeside vibe. Known for its fresh fried haddock served as one huge filet with a side, the kitchen also lets you build your own mac & cheese with add‑ons like scallops, steak or bacon. Other specialties include a shrimp po’ boy with sriracha mayo and a weekly bourbon burger. The pub serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday (Tue–Thu 11 am–11 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–midnight, Sun noon–10 pm, Mondays 3–10 pm) and features a banquet room for up to 200 guests. Jake’s is easy to find just off I‑81 (exit 31) in Brewerton. Check out menus and weekly specials at grubandgrog.com/jakes.
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