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Stand Against Suicide to hold fundraiser June 2

This summer, SAS will hold its first-ever “Take a Stand, Save a Life” fundraiser. The soon-to-be annual event will feature a craft fair, car and motorcycle show, live music, raffles, children’s activities and food.

B'ville receives Save the Rain grant

I recently sat down with Mayor Joseph Saraceni at the B’ville Diner to learn about what is new in the village. While he gave me an update on the Village Square project (sidewalks should be in within the month then topsoil and seed will be spread) and this weekend’s Carp Tournament (Joe will participate as a local celebrity), the breaking news was the village receiving a $492,000 Save the Rain grant.

Lysander Parks and Recreation prepares for two programs

Lysander Parks and Recreation prepares for Pitch, Hit and Run Skills Competition and Lysander Day Camp.

Upcoming activities at Beaver Lake Nature Center

Check out activities happening this weekend and throughout next month at Beaver Lake Nature Center.

Shacksboro to lead history trail in May

Discover Baldwinsville’s History Trail by participating in The Museum at Shacksboro Schoolhouse’s special event celebrating Preservation Month on May 19.

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B’ville residents compete in 4-H Club challenge

Onondaga County 4-H Club members attended the Region 3 Horse Bonanza held March 10.

COLUMN: Nature’s corner - Peepers mark the arrival of spring

Given the mild winter we have had, it might be hard to determine when winter has ended and spring has begun. The flocks of migrating snow geese can be seen by the thousands and the trees have started to bud, marking the end of the sugaring season.

Beaver Lake Nature Center: Last chance for fresh maple syrup

Beaver Lake is bustling with activities this spring.

A lot is happening at Beaver Lake Nature Center

In Central New York, one of the signs of spring is it's maple syrup time at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The Beaver Lake staff is now preparing extensive programming centered around the year's "first harvest" including a demonstration sugarbush with six different stations to introduce visitors to the heritage of maple sugaring as well as an opportunity to sample the fruits of photosynthesis.

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Maple syrup flows at Beaver Lake

The Beaver Lake staff has prepared extensive programming centered around the year's "first harvest" including a demonstration sugarbush with six different stations to introduce visitors to the heritage of maple sugaring as well as an opportunity to sample the fruits of photosynthesis.

Activities happening this month at Beaver Lake Nature Center

In Central New York, one of the signs of spring is it's maple syrup time at Beaver Lake Nature Center.

Get back to nature within village of Baldwinsville limits

I wrote an article in last week’s Messenger about the trail system in Baldwinsville and what residents can expect for the coming summer namely the completion of Village Square and the Southshore East Trail.

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B’ville Girl Scouts donate sandwiches, toiletries to Samaritan Center

Brownie Troop 10319 recently delivered 402 sandwiches, which the girls made with the help of junior troops 10261 and 10130, as well as toiletries, clothes and extra jars of peanut butter and jelly to the Samaritan Center in Syracuse.

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Elks, friends enjoy outdoor Olympics

Despite a lack of snow, the Liverpool Elks held their annual Winter Olympics this past Saturday, Feb. 4, welcoming members from other lodges as well as the general public to participate in events such as the tug of war, volleyball, horseshoes and more.

B'ville Hall of Fame seeks nominees

B’ville Baseball Alumni game scheduled for June 1

The Baldwinsville Baseball Alumni Committee would like to consider new members to the Baldwinsville Baseball Hall of Fame. Last year, the first class to be inducted included Otis Sennett (former coach and athletic director) and John Lindenmayer (former coach and founder of Kiwanis Little League).

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