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
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
6002 NY-31, Cicero, NY 13039
*Limit two boxes of papers per household.
Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for disposal.
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, July 25th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Shops at Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY
*Limit two boxes of papers per household.
Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for disposal.
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, July 11th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Skoi-Yase Primary School (65 Fayette St, Waterloo, NY 13165)
*Limit two boxes of papers per household.
Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for disposal.
Fridays | 6-9 pm July 10th - July 31st at the Market Place Mall Lot (64-76 Main Street Cortland)
Free and fun for the entire family, Main Street Live presented by Beginnings brings live music to Cortland each week at the Marketplace Mall (64–67 Main Street).
Join us from 6:00–9:00 PM for an evening of live entertainment featuring a mix of local and regional artists across genres like jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.
THURSDAYS | 5-8 pm June 11th - Sept. 3rd at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 5:00 pm each Thursday between June 11th and September 3rd, 2026, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
Past Events
Live and free concerts are held every Thursday from June 8th - September 14th. 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.
We are also selling $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win an acoustic guitar at the end of the series that has been signed by all the bands. The guitar was generously donated by Ithaca Guitar Works.
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.
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
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.
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
- 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!
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.
NEW LOCATION!
Get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
East Syracuse Minoa High School
East Syracuse, NY 13057
*Limit two boxes of papers per household. Shred Only.
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.
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
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.
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.
9am – 12pm
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!