Good morning, Ithaca.

Tompkins Treasure Hunt, a fundraiser for the History Center featuring puzzles on 250 years of local history, begins Sept.

12 at 11:00 AM with a kick-off party at The Jewelbox (301 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca) and runs through Sept. 30 to award over $10,000 in gems.

The Tompkins County Public Information Advisory Board and Public Library invite residents to join a free presentation on Saturday, July 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the BorgWarner Community Room, 101 E.

Green St., where historian Corey Ryan Earle will trace local journalism’s evolution from 1815 to today (no registration is required).

Today at 6 p.m., Ellis Hollow Community Center begins its 22nd annual free Music in the Hollow concert series featuring local phenom SingTrece.

Future Tuesday shows through Aug. 25 will include acts like Freight and Darkwine and offer lawn seating and food from Scooters BBQ.

AAA reported that gas prices in Ithaca dropped by 7 cents to $4.31 a gallon after a busy holiday weekend (prices remain near a four-year high).

On July 1, Cornell hosted an employee appreciation luncheon in Barton Hall that honored over 400 staff for 25 to 50 years of service and recognized voluntary retirement program participants amid rising summer heat.

University leaders praised the workforce for its long-term dedication.

Family Reading Partnership will re-open in a larger space in Lansing on Thursday, July 9 with a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. and tours until 7 p.m. (the best entrance is left of Cayuga Health) after moving from its old spot in the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

On July 1, Congressman Josh Riley introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA) in Washington, D.C.

The proposed law removes the seasonal requirement for H-2A visas and expands eligibility to horticulture so upstate dairy and apple farms can hire workers year-round; major agricultural groups endorsed the measure.

New York state has seen over 100 cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach illness caused by a tiny parasite, since January, with 107 cases since May.

Health officials advise residents to wash fresh produce and drink safe water (the parasite is often found on imported items) to avoid infection.

Asteri Ithaca—intended to provide 181 affordable apartments and shelter for 40 formerly unhoused families—now faces over 50 eviction filings following its reopening after a four-month closure due to safety concerns downtown.

Beginnings Summer Concert Series

5-8 p.m. — Bernie Milton Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy free live music in the heart of Downtown Ithaca every Thursday evening.

The Rocksteady Explosion 20-Year Reunion Show

Time not specified — Liquid State Brewing Company — Benefit concert — Celebrate the ska scene with The Rocksteady Explosion's 20-year reunion and more local acts.

Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Tickets $12-$34 — Experience a family-friendly musical adventure blending brass, gospel, and pop as young heroes navigate identity and belonging.