January 28 & 30, "Mame" (C4Act)
7 pm, Center for the Arts, 72 South Main St., Homer. Featuring Barbara Jo Williams as Mame. Tickets $5 at Origins and Sheridans or at the door. For more information call (607) 749-4900 or visit center4art.org.
January 31, Hope on the Slopes
Hope on the Slopes, Ski & Ride for a Cure (HOTS) is a fundraising event held at mountain resorts and ski areas nationwide. Individuals and teams raise funds through various fundraising activities leading up to the day or weekend of the HOTS event. On the mountain, participants compete for vertical feet skied/boarded and enjoy various fun activities. Since 2003, HOTS has raised more than $4 million dollars to benefit the American Cancer Society! Learn more about the cause and register to participate today by visiting greekpeak.net/event/hope-slopes-ski-ride-cure.
January 31, Winter Carnival
6 - 8 pm, JM McDonald Sports Complex, Fairgrounds Dr. Lots of family fun. Games, contests, music, bounce houses, pictures with characters including the Frozen Princesses, Crossroads the Clown and so much more! Admission $5 per child with FREE admission for adults and children under 3 years old.
January 31, Samantha Fish
8 pm, Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St., Homer. A modern rocking sound with elements of Americana, country and roots. Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $15, and under 18 free. For more information, call (607) 749-4900 or visit center4art.org.
February 6, Women Working Together Luncheon
11:45 - 1 pm, The Manor at Briggs Hall, Homer. Susan Briggs, Chair of the Cortland County Legislature, will speak about why she ran for political office, her experiences in county government especially as one of very few females in a leadership role, and how citizens can become more involved in local issues. $12 including a catered lunch buffet. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Please RSVP to Kelsey@cortlandywca.org or by calling 607-753-9651. For more information visit cortlandywca.org.
February 6, First Friday Art Event
5-8 pm. First Fridays celebrate the art and culture of our local community on the first Friday of each month. Participating galleries, studios, artists, interested businesses, music and performing arts venues will be open to the public to spotlight the arts. For more information visit www.cortlandfirstfridays.org, or our Facebook page.
February 6, Go Red for Women Rock 'n' Skate
8:30-10 pm, JM McDonald Sports Complex, Fairgrounds Dr. Enjoy a night of ice skating, music, door prizes, raffles and more! We encourage everyone to wear red, raise their voices, know their cardiovascular risk and take action to live longer, healthier lives. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement.
February 6, Owl Prowl
7-9 pm, 338 McLean Road. Start at our Visitor Center and learn facts about our feathered friends before venturing out “calling” owls. Members $4, Not Yet Members $6. 6:45, Arrival; 7:00-7:30, Short Informative Live Owl Show; 7:45, Variety of Owl Prowl Hikes (including a Junior Owl Prowl followed by a craft). Whether you are an avid birder/owler or have never been owling before in your life, we have a hike for you! For more information call (607) 662-4632 or visit www.limehollow.org.
February 6-7, Winterfest
Homer Village Green. Antiques, crafts, parade, chili cook-off, Human Dog Sled Race, Snow Sculpture competition, children's activities, and wine tasting. For more information and schedule of events, visit www.homerwinterfest.org.
Through February 21, Art Challenge Exhibit
Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St., Homer. Exhibit of the visual arts entries from the Arts Challenge. Show is open through February 21. Stop by and cast your vote for the "People's Choice" Art Award. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Arts and the Cultural Council of Cortland County.
Funds for Purchase or Rehabilitation of Single Family Homes Awarded to City of Cortland
The City of Cortland was awarded funds to assist in the purchase and rehabilitation of single-family homes in the City.
Multi-Family Home Ownership Program Funds Still Available UPDATED 08-01-2014
The City of Cortland has a limited amount of Community Development Block Grant funds remaining in its Multi-Family Home Ownership Program. The Program provides assistance for down payment and closing costs for those wishing to purchase a two or three unit home in the City of Cortland that is in need of repairs. The City can provide up to $16,000 to assist in the purchase.
Energy Challenge Program
The typical household in Central New York wastes about 30 percent of its energy consumption. The Challenge Team program is designed to reduce that energy waste.
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