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
Join us at SUNY Cortland for the Beginnings Game Day and help cheer on the Men's Basketball team as they take on SUNY Canton!
SUNY Cortland vs. Canton
When: Saturday, December 6th at 4 pm
Where: Park Center, SUNY Cortland
What: Free admission to the game for Beginnings members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Red Dragons!
Join us at SUNY Cortland for the Beginnings Game Day and help cheer on the Men's Hockey team as they take on SUNY Canton!
SUNY Cortland vs. Canton
When: Saturday, December 6th at 5 pm
Where: Park Center, SUNY Cortland
What: Free admission to the game for Beginnings members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Red Dragons!
It's Crunch Time!
Join us as we cheer on the Syracuse Crunch as they take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms!
When: Friday, December 12th at 7 pm
Where: Upstate Medical University Arena
Discounted tickets for Beginnings Members here! or visit syracusecrunch.com/BEGINNINGS!
It's Crunch Time!
Join us as we cheer on the Syracuse Crunch as they take on the Rochester Americans!
When: Monday, January 19th at 1 PM
Where: Upstate Medical University Arena
Discounted tickets for Beginnings Members here! or visit syracusecrunch.com/BEGINNINGS!
Join us for an Ithaca College Track and Field Invitational! Featuring over 10 surrounding colleges. Come help cheer on the Bombers!
When: January 31st - February 1st
Events Kick off at 9:30 AM on Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday
Where: Ithaca Athletics & Events Center
What: Free admission to Track Meet for Beginnings members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
It's Crunch Time!
Join us as we cheer on the Syracuse Crunch as they take on the Utica Comets!
When: Saturday, April 11th at 7 PM
Where: Upstate Medical University Arena
Discounted tickets for Beginnings Members here! or visit syracusecrunch.com/BEGINNINGS!
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
When: Saturday, April 25th
- 12:00 PM - First Game
- 3:00 PM - Second Game
Where: Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field (Ithaca, NY 14850)
What: Free admission to both games for Beginnings members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
We invite our members and staff to gather and reflect on the previous year's successes and events, as well as hear updates on the state of the Credit Union.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: The Lookout at Greek Peak
2000 State Route
Cortland, NY 13045
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Large Parking Lot ESM High School. 6400 Fremont Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
Shred your old paper documents. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Grand Union Plaza
3910 Route 281, Cortland, NY
*Limit two boxes of papers