8 pm, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York Lake. Traditional Jazz concert by JazzHappensBand before the Fireworks Extravaganza, celebrating July 4th Independence Day. Raindate July 5. For more information call (607) 756-7245, e-mail jeffdovi@yahoo.com, or visit www.jazzhappensband.com.

July 1-18, Damn Yankees (CRT)

7:30 pm Tues - Sat, 2 pm Sundays. Little York Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Musical produced by Cortland Repertory Theatre. A middle age baseball fanatic trades his soul to the devil for a chance to play against the Yankees. For more information visit www.cortlandrep.org or call (800) 427-6160.

July 2-5, Fetch Gate Farm Sheep Dog Trial

8 am - 4 pm each day, 1804 Babcock Hollow, Virgil. Four days of herding competitions with competitors from all over the NE and more. Open competitions are on Sat/Sun for over $4000 in prize money. Less experienced dogs compete on Thur/Fri. Sponsored by Canidae Dog Food with support from Cortland Co. Regional Sports Council. Concessions available Sat/Sun. Shade/rain cover provided but bring a chair. FREE! but donations accepted. For more information call (607) 835-6584, e-mail millen@frontiernet.net or visit www.fetchgatefarm.com.

July 4, Fourteenth Annual Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence

10:00 a.m., Bandstand, Homer Green. Bud and Chip Jermy will present the historical background of the events that led up to its adoption in 1776. Those who wish will be invited to read a short portion of the Declaration itself. Following the reading, the surrounding church and other bells will be rung, and cannons will be fired. All are welcome, families in particular, and there is no charge. Those desiring seating should bring their own lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will be held in the sanctuary of the adjacent Homer Congregational Church. For more information, please call Bud or Chip at (607) 749-4365 or e-mail cwj1@cornell.edu.

July 4, Cortland Community Independence Day Celebration

10 am - 2 pm, Courthouse Park. Free Face Painting, Helium Balloons, Water Tattoos, Music, Games, Prizes and More. 50 Cent Food - Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy.

10 am, Flag ceremony, Pledge Of Allegiance, Reading of The Declaration of Independence, Singing of the National Anthem

12:00, Watermelon Eating Contest

1 pm, Free Magic Show by Master Magician Joe Dorn

Sponsored by Cortland C.A.R.E.S. (Cortland Community Action, Resource, Education and Service). For more information visit www.CortlandCares.org.

July 7, Art in the Park: Bubbling, Juggling and Mime

10:30 am, Court House Park. Family entertainment. Sponsored by Price Chopper, Tobacco Free Cortland, Reality Check, and Cortland Youth Bureau. For more information call (607) 753-3021.

July 7-11, Cortland County Junior Fair

Traditional county fair featuring agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, midway and food. Fair Queen Contest on Tuesday, Fireworks on Saturday night. Barnyard olympics, veggie car race, pro wrestling, apple pie contest, antique tractors, Crossroads the Clown, Dan Chace's snakes, bands, and pedal tractor pull. At McDonald Sports Complex, displays on energy, consumer/financial, nutrition, horticulture, bike safety, Family Fun and Resource Center, plus food demos, arts and crafts, skateboarding, fashion show, and on Saturday a talent show. For more information call (607) 753-3109.

through October 24, East End Farmers' Market

8 am - 1 pm on Saturdays, Dexter Park, corner of Elm and Franklin. FMNP coupons accepted. For more information about who you can expect to see at the Market, what's in season, and tips for preparing delicious meals from Cortland's local bounty, visit www.eastendfarmersmarket.com.

through October 31, Main Street Farmer's Market

8 am- 2 pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays. See list of participating farmers, crafters and bakers.