Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
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🎓 Education
At Ithaca College, students trained guide dogs through the campus chapter of Guiding Eyes for the Blind by working with 12 puppies to build basic skills; seven of these puppies passed their initial guide test and moved on to formal harness training.
This hands-on program lets student volunteers learn real-world care and training techniques for future guide dog work.
🏈 Sports
Ithaca College men’s soccer lost 3-2 to the Hobart Statesmen at Carp Wood Field on Oct 8—this loss marked a three-game losing streak.
Head coach Gabe Kuhn said the team struggled to capitalize on early opportunities and must limit mistakes in future matches.
Football games on Friday and Saturday saw strong wins as Waverly held Maine Endwell 28 to 20 when Ben Shaw threw a decisive touchdown pass in the final minute and Corning beat Binghamton with Clayton Smith rushing for 239 yards and scoring four touchdowns.
Union Endicott handed Horseheads its first loss while Sus Valley, Norwich, Edison, and Watkins Glen and Odessa Montour won their contests — key players like Zack Parker and Jace Schiller led decisive plays that boosted team standings for upcoming games.
🎉 Ithaca Events
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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Experience live jazz with local favorites while enjoying cider and food.
Kathleen Edwards Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Kathleen Edwards as she performs tracks from her latest album Total Freedom.
Modest Mouse Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Catch Modest Mouse as they deliver their signature sound live after a successful tour with Pixies and Cat Power.
Cornell Big Red Football vs Bucknell Bison
12-3 AM — Schoellkopf Field — Tickets available — Watch Cornell take on Bucknell in an exciting college football matchup.
Dizgo Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Deep Dive — $14 ADV / $20 DOS — Experience Dizgo’s cosmic sound with a blend of jamtronica, funk, and psychedelic rock.
August Moon Spa's 20th Anniversary
Join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration at August Moon Spa and La Tourelle. Enjoy live music, light fare and drinks.
Community Line Dance Lesson
7-9 p.m. — Foundation of Light — Free entry — Get ready to groove with a fun line dancing lesson for all ages in Ithaca.
Haunted History Tour in Downtown Ithaca
6-7 p.m. — The History Center in Tompkins County — $20 per person — Explore the city's ghosts and haunted landmarks during this intriguing guided tour.
The Weight of Ants
2 PM – 4 PM — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the English-language premiere of a heartfelt comedy exploring the lives of two teens.
Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz, blues, and originals while sipping on local cider.
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