Good morning, Ithaca.

Scooter’s BBQ food truck is serving lunch on the patio at Antlers Restaurant at 1159 Dryden Road from 11am to 3pm Thursday through Sunday, offering pulled pork, brisket, baby back ribs + coleslaw, baked beans, and hot honey cornbread with takeout available as indoor dining begins at 4:30pm.

Moosewood Restaurant in downtown Ithaca is struggling with rising costs, tariffs, and higher labor bills, and owner Danica Wilcox is planning a new grab-and-go concept at DeWitt Mall while seeking investors to keep the iconic eatery open (it now employs about 40 people).

Richard Schoch will be honored with the 2024 Fischer Environmental Award — recognizing his 36 years of service preserving Ithaca parks — at a tree planting ceremony on June 11 at 5 p.m. at Culver Road Preserve.

Hospice care helps patients stay comfortable during their final days by managing symptoms and offering support to families; Hospicare and Palliative Services of Ithaca arrange home care (including medication management, equipment setup and respite options) based on individual needs.

Dermatology Associates of Ithaca tells residents to wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30 each day and to cover up with hats and cotton clothing when outdoors in the summer.

They also advise routine skin checks to spot early signs of skin cancer—advice that helps even on cloudy days.

The Cornell men’s hockey team will add a new assistant coach, Chris Brown (former associate head coach at Alaska Fairbanks), and 14 new players (including 12 freshmen) next season.

Defenseman Donovan Hamilton is the only newcomer from Upstate New York and is expected to add size and leadership to the team.

Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon

7:30-11:30 a.m. — Black Diamond Trail Trailhead — Registration fees apply — Participate in the 10th annual half marathon that traces a beautiful course from Trumansburg to Cass Park.

Twilight 5K Run

7-8 p.m. — Cass Park — Register for a fee — Participate in an annual 5K event organized by the Finger Lakes Running Club.

Ithaca Reggae Fest 2025

5-11 p.m. — Stewart Park — Free entry — Celebrate the region's largest natural resource with reggae music and community spirit.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and local flavors at Ithaca's favorite cider spot.

CFCU Summer Concert Series

5-8 p.m. — Bernie Milton Pavilion — Free entry — Weekly family-friendly concerts showcasing local and regional artists through the summer.

Project Planning: The Critical Role of Feasibility Studies

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Tompkins Chamber — Registration required — Explore the importance of feasibility studies in project planning with insights from a leading architecture and construction firm.