March 8, Goitse
8 pm, Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St., Homer. Pronounced "gwi-cha." Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of wonderful music and fast paced fun with Goitse. They have made a name for themselves as one of the most sought after bands amongst connoisseurs of Irish traditional music. Beer, wine and desserts available at 7:00. For more information call 607-749-4900, email arts@center4art.org, or visit www.center4art.org. Tickets available online, by phone or at the door.
Free Tree Planting Program
The City of Cortland is pleased to offer a beautiful tree for your property’s right-of-way. The City of Cortland’s Landscape and Design Commission (LDC) has chosen several species of street trees for planting under our annual Tree Program. The species of tree to be planted on your property will be determined by the LDC based on overhead and underground utilities, site conditions, tree availability, and your input. Tree choices can be viewed on the City website as of March 1, 2014. The City DPW will plant the trees without cost to you. You will be notified of the tree species and location prior to planting. See details
March 2, Concert with Tenor David Parks and Pianist Blaise Bryski
3 pm, Grace and Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court Street. Nationally and internationally recognized musicians tenor David Parks and pianist Blaise Bryski will perform a widely varied program of works by Beethoven, Faur, Richard Hundley, Roger Quilter, Bart Howard, Billy Joel and Jimmy Van Heusen. Following the concert, audience members and the artists will converse at an informal reception. There is no charge for admission. For more information call (607) 753-3073.
March 3, YMCA Youth and Government Spaghetti Dinner
5:30-7:00 pm, Homer High School Cafeteria. The YMCA Youth and Government Spaghetti Dinner is an annual event, hosted by Homer High School members of the Youth and Government program. Tickets are $5 per person; $15 per family, and may be purchased at the door. Checks can be made out to YMCA Youth and Government. Enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting this youth leadership program!
March 7-8, Clockwork
7:30, Cortland High School Auditorium. A murder-mystery, comedy that's to die for! Tickets $6 at the door. Presented by Cortland High Theatre. See Poster.
Prom Closet Donations
We need your dresses, shoes and jewelry! Thanks to generous donations this giveaway program provides free dresses and accessories to local high school girls. To donate, drop off at Cortland Youth Bureau, 35 Port Watson St. For pickup contact Erica at 607-753-3021 x26 or erica@cortland.org.
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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Rehab Programs - UPDATED 12-13-2013
Single Family Acquisition/ The City of Cortland will be submitting an application seeking funds to assist in the purchase and rehabilitation of single-family homes in the City in January 2014. The City cannot apply for the funds unless they can show adequate interest. Persons who complete a pre-application will receive priority in the application process if funds are awarded. See details.
Multi Family Home Ownership/ The City was recently awarded more funds for down payment and closing cost assistance for those wishing to purchase a two or three unit home in the City of Cortland that is in need of repairs. The City is accepting new applications NOW! See details.
