July 31, City Of Cortland Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction AND Cortland County Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction

10 am, Cortland County Auditorium, 60 Central Ave., Cortland. 55 properties of all types throughout Cortland County and the City Of Cortland. Including: Single Family, Multi Family, Commercial Buildings, Vacant Lots, Commercial Lots, etc. A wonderful opportunity to buy real estate at Public Tax Foreclosure Auction! Auction by Manasse Auctions. See complete list of properties available.

July 28 - August 14, “Brigadoon” (CRT)

Cortland Repertory Theatre, Little York NY. Deep in the hills of Scotland lives the magical town of Brigadoon, which disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. While on an overseas hunting trip, New Yorkers Tommy and Jeff stumble upon the town, where they meet the lovely Fiona and the bawdy milkmaid Meg. In one magical day, their lives are changed forever by the town’s bewitching charm. With rich music, an enchanting love story and even a traditional Scottish wedding and sword dance, this musical is a theatrical treat of imagination and beauty. For more information and ticket sales,visit www.cortlandrep.org.

July 29 and 31, August 6 and 7, “The Jungle Book” (CRT)

10 am, Cortland Repertory Theatre, Little York NY. Kids of all ages will adore this wonderfully imaginative participation play in which children take part, pretending to be silly monkeys, helpful elephants, wolves, reptiles, bees and even a tropical storm! Familiar characters include Mowgli, the jungle boy raised by wolves, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python. When the man-eating tiger Shere Khan plots to rule the jungle, it's up to Mowgli, his friends and the audience to stop him. The play also contains messages about the importance of ecology and the strength of friendship. For more information and ticket sales, visit www.cortlandrep.org.

July 29, Summer Concert Series: Steve Southworth & the Rockabilly Rays

7 pm, Courthouse Park. After 24 years these guys remain the ultimate tribute band to the legends of the 50’s and 60’s. The band faithfully reproduces original compositions, arrangements, tempo and sounds of the Rockabilly Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll treasure trove of tunes. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the music! For more information call the Cortland Youth Bureau at (607) 753-3021.

July 30, Main St. Music: Sammy Naquin & The Zydeco Whips

6 pm, Market Place Mall Parking Lot, 66 Main St. When you catch Sammy Naquin onstage he'll cook up a Louisiana musical gumbo, with a strong traditional zydeco / cajun / creole roux, with some zydeco blues (a la the great Clifton Chenier, one of Sammy's early mentors), spiced with New Orleans jazz and R&B, maybe a dash of country and just about anything else he's heard in his travels. He will mix it up till it becomes one and serves it up smokin' hot. Free admission. Donations welcome at shows or send to Cortland Main St Music Series, PO Box 174, Cortland, NY 13045. For more information call (607) 423 -5173, e-mail howard_lieberman@hotmail.com or visit cortlandmainstreetmusicseries.com.

July 31, Little York Lake Plein Air Paint-Out

2 - 5 pm, Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Artists will be painting on site. The silent auction will be concluded during CRT's "Broadway on the Lake" fundraiser beginning at 6 pm. Sponsored by Cortland Repertory Theatre and Cultural council of Cortland County. Proceeds from the plein air paintings will equally support both organizations. Artists may pre-register by calling (607) 753-1188.

July 31, “Broadway on the Lake” (CRT)

6 pm, Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Evening performance of the musical “Brigadoon,” with an elegant buffet offering hearty appetizers, assorted seafood and carving stations with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive silent auction with items donated by Central New York businesses and a brief live auction of special “big ticket” items. Special auction items include a 68-piece Satin Easton stainless steel flatware set (valued at $1,245), an autographed Jets football, passes to Disney World and Darien Lake, tickets to Mets games, one pound of coffee per month for a year from CoffeeMania, unique artwork and jewelry, wool blankets made from CRT Artistic Director Kerby Thompson’s family sheep farm, opportunities to watch a show from the CRT Stage Manager’s booth or backstage, and to sit in on CRT’s New York City auditions. Also offered will be homemade soaps, tickets to area theatres, ski packages, dance lessons, gym memberships, golf packages, bed & breakfast gift packages, gift certificates to restaurants and hotels in Cortland, Ithaca and Syracuse, bottles of wine and champagne and much more! Ticketsare $45.00, with proceeds going to Cortland Repertory Theatre. For more information and ticket sales, visit www.cortlandrep.org.

July 31, Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays - East End Center Fundraiser

“Sock Hop” featuring the best 50’s band around, Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays. The evening will also feature a dance contest, prizes for the best 50’s attire, a hula hoop contest, delicious food, raffles and door prizes. After 24 years, these guys remain the ultimate tribute band to the legends of the 50’s and 60’s. The band faithfully reproduces original compositions, arrangements, tempo and sounds of the Rockabilly Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll treasure trove of tunes.

The center has closed its doors at 46 Elm Street and is temporarily housed at the city’s armory facility on Wheeler Ave. Hopefully in the future the center will have a place to call its own once again. Meanwhile, dedicated board members continue to bring many of the center’s programs to the community during this transition. The walking program and the popular beginner computer class, the community literacy program and the history and heritage series will all continue this fall in our temporary home.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and can be purchased in advance at a discount at the following locations: Cortland Youth Bureau (35 Port Watson Street), Sheridan’s Jewelry (6 Main St, Cortland), and Jodi’s Hallmark (11 Main Street, Cortland), Cortland Hardware (and The Ramada Inn of Cortland (2 River Street). Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the event. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event will run from 7 to 11 pm. The Sock Hop is sponsored by the Ramada Inn and the Cortland Youth Bureau. For more information call the Bureau at (607) 753-3021.

August 1-25, Jets Training Camp

SUNY Cortland. The Jets signed a deal with SUNY Cortland to have training camp at the college for the next three years, with an option to extend for five years. Also, the HBO documentary television series "Hard Knocks" will be featuring an in depth perspective of the New York Jets Training Camp in preparations for the season ahead.

August 1-5, Cortland County Chautauqua

6:15 - 9:15 pm, Homer Village Green. This summer classic offers "Learning for All Ages." The weeklong event kicks off with an ecumenical worship service on Sunday at 11 am under the tent on the Homer green, contiues with nightly vespers at 6:15 pm and classes on a wide variety of topics at 6:45 pm and 8:15 pm, and concludes with a picnic supper at 6 pm and finale, "In Praise of New York Seasons," narrated slide show by award winning writer and photographer Rick Marsi at 8 pm in the Center for the Arts Theater. $5 registration fee for the entire event, excluding the supper. Tickets for Thursday night picnic supper are $7. Thursday night finale is open to the public/free of charge. Pre-register by mail or at the door. See poster. Contact the Council of Churches for detailed program booklet and registration form by calling (607) 753-1002 or e-mailing CortlandChurches@aol.com.

August 1-21, 1890 House Extended Hours

12 - 4 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, 1890 House Museum, 37 Tompkins St. The Jets are in town! Extra volunteers join museum board and staff to keep The 1890 House Museum doors open for extended hours during the Jets Training Camp. Take this opportunity to visit the local Victorian residence that put the Oh! in opulence. Come tour five levels, from basement to cupola, and view artifacts on display. Standard Admission: $5/adult, $3/Senior, $3/Student, Children under 12 free. For more information call (607) 756-7551, e-mail the1890house@verizon.net or visit www.1890house.org.

East End Farmers' Market: Saturdays, 6/5 - 10/23, 8 am - 1 pm, Dexter Park, corner of Elm and Franklin, Cortland. Wednesdays, 6/9 - 10/27, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Village Green, Homer. We accept Food Stamp Program (EBT). See www.eastendfarmersmarket.com.

Main Street Farmers' Market: 8 am- 2 pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays. June 1 - October 30. We accept the WIC Nutrition Program for Seniors, the WIC Vegetables and Fruits Program, the Health Bucks Program, and Food Stamp Program (EBT). See list of vendors and contact information.