Packet boat cook topic of meeting
Local author Diane Bostick will be conduct a meeting on Sarah Irene McGee, a cook aboard a packet boat on the Erie Canal circa 1854-1859, titled “Historical Potatoes” at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at The Cayuga-Owasco Lakes History House, 14 W. Cayuga St., Moravia.
Share laughter and history of a simpler time when friendships were strong and canal folk transformed New York state, and learn an Irish recipe or two along the way.
At the meeting, the group will look over some of its many artifacts including old photos, scrapbooks and tour the History House.
Project to list seven wondrous people
Eighth-graders at East Middle School are building upon last year's project involving the “Seven Wonders of Auburn” to this year spotlight the “Seven Wondrous People of Auburn.”
The project originated when students read “The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs,” a novel by Betty Birney. According to the book, “a wonder is a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise or admiration.”
Community members are asked to submit their selections for those people that make Auburn unique. A “wondrous person” can be, but is not limited to, a celebrity, educator, entrepreneur, family member, folklore, historical person, inventor, politician, sports figure, volunteer, etc. Math students will poll community members, collect all the data and tally the results to establish the final list.
The community may vote through a student interview, via e-mail at sevenwonders@auburn.cnyric.org or by mailing their selections to: Mr. Jeff Alberici, East Middle School, 191 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021. Voting ends on Thursday, May 31.
Nominations and the final “Seven Wondrous People of Auburn” will be posted online at www.auburn.cnyric.org.
Youth fishing derby at Harris Park
A youth fishing derby will be held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Harris Park in Cayuga. There is a division for those 12 and under and 13 to 17 years. Categories are Lunker panfish, perch and carp.
The fee is $5. To register, visit Bass Pro Sportman's Center at the Fingerlakes Mall until closing by Friday, June 1.
For more information, call 253-8543 evenings or 539-3262 days.
Festival of Arts and Nature in Sterling
The Sterling Nature Center will hold “Inspiration: Festival of Arts and Nature” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Nature Center, Jensvolt Road in Sterling. Featured will be Virgil the Magician, Dam Dog, The Lock 52 Jazz Band, food, poetry, a children's tent and nature walks.
The event is free. For more information, call 947-6143.
Computer classes to start at Center
Computer classes at the Boyle Senior Center will resume next month with state of the art computers.
The next sessions will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21, at the center, 149 Genesee St., Auburn. Classes are taught by instructor Lisa Tarby.
Cost for six classes is $70. To register, call the center's program office at 253-6178.
- From staff reports
Share laughter and history of a simpler time when friendships were strong and canal folk transformed New York state, and learn an Irish recipe or two along the way.
At the meeting, the group will look over some of its many artifacts including old photos, scrapbooks and tour the History House.
Project to list seven wondrous people
Eighth-graders at East Middle School are building upon last year's project involving the “Seven Wonders of Auburn” to this year spotlight the “Seven Wondrous People of Auburn.”
The project originated when students read “The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs,” a novel by Betty Birney. According to the book, “a wonder is a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise or admiration.”
Community members are asked to submit their selections for those people that make Auburn unique. A “wondrous person” can be, but is not limited to, a celebrity, educator, entrepreneur, family member, folklore, historical person, inventor, politician, sports figure, volunteer, etc. Math students will poll community members, collect all the data and tally the results to establish the final list.
The community may vote through a student interview, via e-mail at sevenwonders@auburn.cnyric.org or by mailing their selections to: Mr. Jeff Alberici, East Middle School, 191 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021. Voting ends on Thursday, May 31.
Nominations and the final “Seven Wondrous People of Auburn” will be posted online at www.auburn.cnyric.org.
Youth fishing derby at Harris Park
A youth fishing derby will be held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Harris Park in Cayuga. There is a division for those 12 and under and 13 to 17 years. Categories are Lunker panfish, perch and carp.
The fee is $5. To register, visit Bass Pro Sportman's Center at the Fingerlakes Mall until closing by Friday, June 1.
For more information, call 253-8543 evenings or 539-3262 days.
Festival of Arts and Nature in Sterling
The Sterling Nature Center will hold “Inspiration: Festival of Arts and Nature” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Nature Center, Jensvolt Road in Sterling. Featured will be Virgil the Magician, Dam Dog, The Lock 52 Jazz Band, food, poetry, a children's tent and nature walks.
The event is free. For more information, call 947-6143.
Computer classes to start at Center
Computer classes at the Boyle Senior Center will resume next month with state of the art computers.
The next sessions will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21, at the center, 149 Genesee St., Auburn. Classes are taught by instructor Lisa Tarby.
Cost for six classes is $70. To register, call the center's program office at 253-6178.
- From staff reports
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