ITHACA, N.Y. -- The second annual "Cornell on the Commons" community event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the downtown Ithaca Commons.

Cornell on the Commons, which also is a featured part of the university's Welcome Weekend at the beginning of the fall semester, has the dual purpose of familiarizing Cornell students with downtown Ithaca, while also showcasing many of the Cornell programs and services open to the Ithaca community.

The event will feature information booths, fun activities for all ages, and four performance stages with Cornell and community entertainment, as well as other activities.

Community organizations that want to participate in Cornell on the Commons should contact Susan Whitaker at (607) 277-8679 or Susan@downtownithaca.com ; Cornell-affiliated organizations that want to participate should contact Mike Barry at (607) 255-1898 or mjb44@cornell.edu . Contact Barry for more information on the event.

Cornell on the Commons is organized by the university's Department of Campus Life and Office of Community Relations, and the Ithaca Downtown Partnership.