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Ithaca
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Danby firefighters are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast today from 8 to 11 a.m. at the West Danby Fire Station (meals cost $12 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors, with free meals for children under 4). 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cayuga Bird Club is offering its 50th Spring Ornithology course with Dr. Stephen Kress, which will run from Mar. 24 to May 19 at Kendal at Ithaca and via Zoom; registration costs $125 and includes club membership. 607 News Now
- ➤ At Thursday’s Student Assembly, Cornell passed resolutions targeting its partnership with Technion and inviting speakers tied to war crimes; President Michael Kotlikoff + VP Ryan Lombardi answered student questions during a heated session, and the measures now await review by the Office of the President. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s fashion program offers two majors—fashion design and fashion design management—that emphasize hands-on technical training and sustainable innovation. Students build a tight-knit community in Ithaca and use digital tools and traditional techniques (despite local fabric shortages) as they prepare for creative careers. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County received extra funding to offer free or reduced-cost Out-of-School Time programs for up to 45 youth in Ithaca, Groton, and Dryden districts by the end of the school year for 2025-26. Families contact the YMCA for details (eligibility varies by need). 607 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler asked Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday to investigate rising gas prices in the county that are 20 to 35 cents higher than in nearby areas — a trend Sigler said has strained working families, commuters, and small businesses. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Friday's game, Cornell will meet Harvard again today at 7 p.m. at Lynah Rink plus a winner-take-all contest is scheduled for Sunday if needed. Freshman goalie Alexis Cournoyer could make history as the Red build on a strong home playoff record. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell hosts Ivy Madness basketball at Newman Arena from Friday to Sunday. The women's semifinals run Saturday at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. (with a championship at 6:30 p.m.) while the men's team plays Yale in an early Saturday semifinal before a Sunday championship game. 14850
- ➤ Today at 11 a.m. the Red will host Yale at Newman Arena during Ivy Madness and aim to build on recent home wins to secure a March Madness ticket. Head Coach Jon Jaques and star guards Jake Feigen and Cooper Noard lead the charge — excitement is high at home. The Cornell Daily Sun
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The Music of Hans Zimmer
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Cost info not provided — Experience unforgettable iconic scores led by a pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Raclette for Lunch
12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Cost varies — Enjoy a cheesy alpine tradition paired with refreshing cider at this popular local event.
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Paint & Sip with Bob Ross
4-6 p.m. — South Hill Cider — 2 drink minimum — Enjoy painting along with Bob Ross while sipping cider on a Saturday afternoon.
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Skunk Cabbage Classic Half Marathon
Time not specified — Barton Hall — Registration fee applicable — Participate in Ithaca’s iconic spring tradition featuring 10K and half-marathon courses through the scenic Cornell campus.
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The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring Screening
6:00 – 11:59 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not provided — Experience the epic journey of a meek Hobbit and his companions to save Middle-earth.
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Ithaca D.I.Y. Festival
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Ithaca — Free entry — Celebrate the local music scene with performances from vibrant local and college bands.
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bailey Hall — Check event page for pricing — Experience the vibrant fusion of cultures through Flamenco in a captivating new production.
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