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Events Calendar

At Beginnings Credit Union we love to be involved in the community! When the community thrives, we thrive and we believe that by working together we create an amazing place to live and work!

Upcoming/Ongoing Events

26 July, 2025, 9 AM-12 PM
2025 Ithaca Shred Day
Shred Days

 

 

Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.

Date: Saturday, July 26th

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Shops at Ithaca Mall

40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.

 

23 August, 2025, 9 AM-12 PM
2025 Waterloo Shred Day
Shred Days

 

Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.

Date: Saturday, August 23rd

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Tops Plaza Waterloo

1959 Route 5 and 20, Waterloo, NY

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.

 

 

6 September, 2025, 9 AM-12 PM
2025 Cortland Shred Day
Shred Days

 

Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.

Date: Saturday, September 6th

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Grand Union Plaza 

3910 Route 281, Cortland, NY

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.

Past Events

7 June, 2025, 9 AM-12 PM
2025 East Syracuse Shred Day
Shred Days

Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.

Date: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: TBD

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.

31 January, 2025, 5:30 PM-9 PM
CFCU Day at Ithaca College

Join us for a double game night! Featuring both Women’s and Men’s basketball teams. Come help cheering on the Bombers!

When: January 31st 

  • Women’s Game 5:30 pm
  • Men’s Game 7:30 pm

Where: Ben Light Gymnasium

What: Free admission to both games for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!

Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!

9 November, 2024, 1 PM-4 PM
CFCU Day at Cornell

Join us as we cheer on Big Red as they take on the University of Pennsylvania!

When: Saturday, November 9th at 1pm

Where: Schoellkopf Field

CFCU Members can claim up to 2 complimentary tickets by visiting this link.

Tickets are available for redemption from October 30th to November 6th.

  1. Select "Buy Tickets"
  2. Click "Select Seats"
  3. Add "CFCU Day"
  4. Proceed to check out!

Additional tickets may also be purchased using the link above.

Hope to see you there. Go Big Red!

26 October, 2024, 1 PM-4 PM
CFCU Day at SUNY Cortland

Join us at SUNY Cortland for Family Weekend and help cheer on the Red Dragons!

SUNY Cortland vs. St. John Fisher

When: SaturdayOctober 26th at 1pm

Where: Grady Field

What: Free admission to both games for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!

Hope to see you there. Go Red Dragons!

18 October, 2024, 5 PM-7 PM
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase supported by Downtown Ithaca Allaince. Community Arts Parthership, Asteri

Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!

When: Friday, October 18th from 5pm to 7pm

Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850

12 October, 2024, 1 PM-4 PM
CFCU Day at Ithaca College

Ithaca College Football vs University of Rochester. Join us in cheering on the Bombers!

When: October 12th

  • Game 1:00 pm

Where: Butterfield Stadium

What: Free admission for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!

Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!

20 September, 2024, 5 PM-7 PM
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase supported by Downtown Ithaca Allaince. Community Arts Parthership, Asteri

Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!

When: Friday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm

Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850

12 September, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
29 August, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
22 August, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
16 August, 2024, 5 PM-7 PM
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase supported by Downtown Ithaca Allaince. Community Arts Parthership, Asteri

Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!

When: Friday, August 16th from 5pm to 7pm

Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850

15 August, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
10 August, 2024, 9 AM-12 PM
2024 Waterloo Shred Day

Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.


August 10th 

9am – 12pm 

Tops Plaza at Seneca Falls 
1959 US-20, Waterloo

 

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.

8 August, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
1 August, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
27 July, 2024, 9 AM-12 PM
2024 Cortland Shred Day

Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.

July 27th 

9am – 12pm 

Grand Union Supermarkets 
3932 NY-281, Cortland


*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
CFCU More Ice Cream Day at East Hill Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Thursday, July 25th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU East Hill Branch

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Triphammer Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Thursday, July 25th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU Triphammer Branch

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at East Syracuse Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU East Syracuse Branch 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Route 281 Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU Route 281 Branch 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Meadow Street Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU Meadow Street Branch

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Transformation Center!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU Transformation Center on the Ithaca Commons 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Port Watson Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

CFCU Port Watson Branch 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

23 July, 2024, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Craft Road Locations!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Tuesday, July 23rd from 12:30-1:30pm

CFCU 1030/1050 Craft Road Offices 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

See you there!

19 July, 2024, 5 PM-7 PM
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase supported by Downtown Ithaca Allaince. Community Arts Parthership, Asteri

Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!

When: Friday, July 19th from 5pm to 7pm

Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850

CFCU More Ice Cream Day at Waterloo Branch!
Free Ice Cream for members with the CFCU More App! Visit mycfcu.com/more to learn more

FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!

Tuesday, July 16th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)

Waterloo Tops Plaza Branch

 

Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!

 

Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll.  You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.

 

See you there!

13 July, 2024, 9 AM-12 PM
2024 Ithaca Shred Day
Shred Days

Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.

July 13th 

9am – 12pm 

The Shops at Ithaca Mall 
40 Catherwood Road Ithaca

 

*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
11 July, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
26 June, 2024, 10 AM-5 PM
CFCU Day at the Sciencenter
CFCU Day @ Sciencecenter

MORE INFO COMING SOON...

As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us at the Sciencenter on Wednesday, June 26th, and discover over 250 interactive science exhibits to engage your curiosity and explore the world around you.

When: Wednesday, June 26th

Where: Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

21 June, 2024, 5 PM-7 PM
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase
CFCU Sidewalk Showcase supported by Downtown Ithaca Allaince. Community Arts Parthership, Asteri

Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!

When: Friday, June 21st from 5pm to 7pm

Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850

20 June, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
13 June, 2024, 6 PM-8 PM
CFCU Summer Concert Series
Music lineup for Summer Concert Series. Thursdays 6-8PM. June 13-September 12. More information at downtownithaca.com

THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion

Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
18 May, 2024, 9 AM-12 PM
2024 Syracuse Shred Day

NEW LOCATION!

Get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.

May 18th 

9am – 12pm

East Syracuse Minoa High School  

6400 Fremont Road 

East Syracuse, NY 13057


*Limit two boxes of papers per household. Shred Only.

27 April, 2024, 10 AM-1 PM
CFCU Day at Ithaca College

Ithaca College has moved the baseball doubleheader to 10:00am and 1:00pm due to the likelihood of inclement weather later in the day.

As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for two Free Ithaca College Baseball Games: Ithaca Bombers vs. Hobart College on Saturday, April 27th, at 10 am and at 1 pm!

For free entry, show the CFCU app on your phone or your CFCU Debit Card or Credit Card at the gate.

20 April, 2024, 12 PM-1 PM
CFCU Day at Cornell University

As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free Cornell University Lacrosse Game: Cornell University vs. Harvard on Saturday, April 20th, at 12 pm!

TICKET INSTRUCTIONS

Cornell Ticket Link

  • Register (Registration Closes at 11:59PM on Friday, 4/19/2024)
  • Click on the link above.
  • Click on the "Crescent" seating area.
  • Select up to two "CFCU Day" tickets. (up to 2 free tickets per member)
  • Select any additional tickets for purchase.
  • Click "Details & Pay" and finalize purchase.

Cornell University looks forward to welcoming CFCU members to campus for the Cornell Lacrosse vs. Harvard game on April 20th. In preparation for game day, you can check Cornell's Ticketing FAQs site for more information on attending Cornell Athletics events.

Go Big Red!

27 March, 2024, 12 PM-1 PM
Home Buyer Seminar

Each year, we encourage members of our communities to attend the CFCU Home Buyer Seminar. We review the home buying process. Hear from our entire expert Mortgage team. Giving you the knowledge and resources, you need to take the next step in buying a home. Plus, we will be raffling off two $100 gift cards! Hope to see you there! 

THIS YEAR'S HOME BUYER SEMINAR: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

This year's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please RSVP TO OUR HOME BUYER SEMINAR HERE.

 

16 February, 2024, 3 PM-7:30 PM
CFCU Days: SUNY Cortland Sports

As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a day of free sporting events at SUNY Cortland

Just show up for free entry no CFCU identification needed.

3:00 PM - SUNY Women's Ice Hockey vs. Plattsburgh

5:30 PM - SUNY Women's Basketball vs. Buffalo State

7:00 PM - SUNY Men's Ice Hockey vs. Oswego

7:30PM - SUNY Men's Basketball vs. Buffalo State

 

Every week on Thursday, 8 June, 2023-14 September, 2023
2023 CFCU Summer Concert Series
Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series 2023

Live and free concerts are held every Thursday from June 8th - September 14th with the exception of one Thursday, July 20th. 

Join us at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons from 6pm - 8pm. If you are a member, visit us at our table at the concert to get a free concert t-shirt. If you are not a member, concert t-shirts are a $5 donation. All donation proceeds will go the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.  Visit Downtown Ithaca Alliance's website for more information and to find out who will be playing.