1890 House Museum and Center for Victorian Art

37 Tompkins Street
Cortland NY 13045

(607) 756-7551

For more information: www.1890house.org

Grand limestone mansion was built at the height of the “Gilded Age” by successful wire manufacturer Chester F. Wickwire. The lavish interior of the 30 room mansion features parquet floors, jewel-like stained glass windows, ornate decorative stenciling and oak and cherry woodwork. The massive limestone castle is the highlight of Cortland’s Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the museum’s 4-room orientation center, then explore the towers and turrets, and nooks and crannies of this captivating structure. The museum grounds also feature landscaped lawns and a stately two story carriage barn.

Daily 1 – 4 p.m., except Mondays and major holidays. Admission charge. Children under 12 and members free. Special group tours are also available.

Come join in the pachyderm fun of
Elephant Extravaganza

Saturday, August 16, 2008

10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park will be celebrating elephants during the annual Asian Elephant Extravaganza on August 16 .  This event gives zoo-goers an opportunity to honor the Asian elephant collection, which includes Indy, Siri, Romani and Kirina.

Asian elephants are intelligent and extremely social animals. They are also endangered. With less than 40,000 in the wild, management and breeding of Asian elephants in captivity is essential to their survival. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has been in cooperation with the Association of Zoos and Aquarium Asian elephant Species Survival Plan since 1981.

This event if free with regular zoo admission of $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors age 62+ and students 16-21 with ID,  and $4.00 for children aged 3-15.  Children two and under are free.

For more information check out:
http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/events_extravaganza.asp

Free Entertainment at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds to include a Skaneateles Local Greg Carroll

July 3 thu July 5th

July 3rd
Gypsy Fire Band
Country Rock and Oldies
7 pm – 11 pm

July 4th
The Disclaimerz
Classic Rock and Roll
7 pm – 11 pm

July 5th
Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll (Skaneateles Local)
Acoustic Entertainment
7 pm – 11pm

For more information: http://www.cayugacountyfair.org/exhibitors.htm

Country 4X4 Concert at Cayuga County Fair

Cayuga County Fairgrounds
RT 31
Weedsport NY

July 4, 2008

Concert performers are:

Jamie O’Neal
Rhett Akins
Doug Stone
Wes Earl

Gates open at 1:00 pm
Concert starts at 2:30 pm
For ticket information:
http://www.cayugacountyfair.org/concert.htm

The Auburn Beautification Commission (ABC) is a dedicated to making the City of Auburn a more beautiful place to live. Originally an advisory group that formed in September of ’07, ABC is currently raising funds, planning, designing, and/or implementing nine beautification initiatives. The group recently became a not for profit 501-c-3 charitable corporation, allowing it to accept tax-deductible donations and membership fees. The commission can also apply for city grants.

For more information about the Auburn Beautification Commission, visit www.beautifulauburn.org, call 224-4586 or write to P.O. Box 1227, Auburn, NY 13021-1277.

In virtually every project, the ABC is partnering with one or more organizations, volunteers, and/or local merchants. (more…)