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Syracuse Parent and CNY Family • May 2011 • �

INSIDE

From the stacks:Bookworm sez page 5

Fayetteville LIbrary calendar page 5OCPL calendar page 5Barnes and Noble book signing page 6

For mom:Garden tour, rummage sale set page 8

Summer camps:Blast off for art page 9

Recipe for s’more cake page 9

Things 2 Do:Calendar of events pages 12-15

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Here I am, back from our yearly jaunt to the “Happiest Place on Earth” – Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando, Fla.

My husband and I brought our chil-dren on their sixth trip to the magical grounds occupied by fairies, villains and of course, heroes.

We’ve seen our children enjoy many encounters with Mickey and the gang, ride the attractions and simply enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures that we in Central New York have not encoun-tered as yet in 2011.

They’ve grown and learned and now look forward to the trip even more each year, partly for the fun times they know are in store. I suspect it also has some-thing to do with the break from the grind of school work and other day-to-day tasks.

As they’ve gotten older, their taste in rides has also matured. They still get excited about favorite rides, but they are way beyond the Dumbo ride or “Snow White’s Not-So-Scary Adventure.”

They now know that the ghouls in the Haunted Mansion can’t really get them, that lurking somewhere behind Mickey’s big nose and even bigger ears resides a human being and that, alas, the fun must eventually come to an end as we gear up to head home.

My son, Jacob, has been to Disney every year of his life except his very first. His favorite ride is now Space Mountain, a ride that terrified me at his age. Cas-sidy, ever the thrill-seeker, now finds the Rockin Roller Coaster eclipsing Expedi-tion Everest as her favorite ride.

We spent more time on thrill rides and less time with the characters. We didn’t

even go on the ever-popular “It’s a Small World” ride – a sin in many a Disney fanatic’s book. The teacups – passe. Jungle Cruise – likewise. Don’t even get me started on the Peter Pan or Winnie the Pooh rides.

The kids were more than willing to souvenier shop, go back to the hotel to swim in the pool and just relax over a good meal – things that wouldn’t have satisfied them a few short years ago.

Though it makes me sad to realize that they are getting older, there are some ben-efits to not dragging toddlers through the parks – very little whining among them.

It occurred to me as I was packing for the trip home that perhaps my children would outgrow Disney before me – I ad-mit to still being entranced by the whole experience.

So I asked Jacob, “When do you think

you’ll be too old for Disney?”My seven-year-old looked at me for a

long minute, thinking.“I don’t know,” he said, obviously pon-

dering the question seriously. Then, more as a question than an answer, “Maybe when I’m 90?”

Until he said that, I didn’t realize that the question was actually important to me. I didn’t want to think of my children ever losing that wonder – the feeling of living in the moment and just enjoying the sights, sounds and colors of Disney as they surround you.

So are we going next year? Of course! In fact, we’re also taking the Disney Cruise!

I hope they never outgrow the magic

The kids were all ears this year.

Visiting with Winnie the Pooh.


MOMS:Take a break - May 8 or any old time!

Indulge in a day at the spaMany local establilshments offer specials, including facials, manicures and massages.

If you don’t have the time to commit to a full day of pampering, a mani-pedi can relax you without making the rest of your day a mad dash to get things done!

why not:

Catch up on some readingGrab a best-seller and a cozy corner and involve yourself in the latest thriller or ro-

mance. Or, if solving riddles is your thing, grab the crossword or Sudoku puzzle, take a deep breath and dive in.

Go out with the girlsDress up and have afternoon tea. Or maybe grab a bite to eat at the local pattiserie.

Or, if you can get dad or the sitter to watch the kids, get your fancy duds on and have a regular ladies’ night - with dancing, cocktails and, of course, conversation.

Have a date nightPicture this - just you and your sweetheart - on the town! Try out that new restaurant,

grab a bucket of popcorn and watch a movie at your local theater or, if you can get child care for the night, book a room at a romantic bed and breakfast.

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Syracuse Parent and CNY Family • May 2011 • �From the stacks“B is for Blue planet”by ruth Strother, illustrated by Bob Marstall; c.2011, Sleeping Bear press $16.95, 40 pages

Someday, you’re going to get a really gi-normous giftIt’s going to be the biggest present ever. It’s so big that it

can’t be wrapped, so huge that you’ll have plenty to share with friends, brothers, and sisters. This gift comes with a lot of responsibility, but you can handle it.

That’s because this gift is the Earth, and it will be all yours some day. So why not start being a good caretaker by reading “B is for Blue planet” by ruth Strother, illustrated by Bob Marstall?

If you’re like most kids, you love our planet. Maybe you even try to do good things for the Earth by picking up trash or celebrating Earth Day. But did you know that, other than the grass and the trees, the Earth is made up of lots more?

If you’ve got a young reader around, you’ve probably got at least one shelf in your house that’s filled with books that have been outgrown. The nice thing about this book is that it grows with your child: share it with a 4-year-old, then keep it for the 12-year-old he’ll be someday, because “B is for Blue Planet” really is two books in one.

Doing dual duty, author Ruth Strother offers a quick, easy-to-understand poem for smaller children, each accompa-nied by a colorful illustration from artist Bob Marstall. You’ll notice, though, that on the outer half of each letter-page are longer, more thorough, more scientific explanations meant for older kids - or for yourself, if you need a little help answering a question-filled child.

For preschoolers to middleschoolers, “B is for Blue Planet” will prove that Earth Day isn’t the only time to be green. For them, this book is a good lesson and a good gift.

“Before There Was Mozart” by Lesa Cline-ransome and James E. ransome; c.2011, Schwartz & Wade Books $17.99, 40 pages

Many, many years from now, you’re going to be a major-league ball player.Or a concert pianist, maybe a ballerina, or a singer with a band. That’s because you spend a lot of time practicing. Though it’s sometimes hard and

not always fun, practice makes perfect and you want to be as perfect as possible when you’re a ball player, pianist, ballerina, or singer.

Throughout his life, a young boy named Joseph practiced his violin, but only when he wasn’t exploring. In the new book “Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-george” by Lesa Cline-ransome and James E. ran-some, you’ll read a story that’s somewhat hidden by history.

It was breezy on Christmas Day 1739, and the slaves who worked the sugar fields were preparing to celebrate the holiday. But up in the main house, the owner of the West Indies plantation was awaiting the birth of his first child…

If you go looking for this book - and you should – you’ll probably find it in the picture book section of your library or bookstore.

It might be ill-placed there, however. Author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James E. Ransome have dusted off an amazing

story that even adults can appreciate, but I fear that the narrative is too sophisticated for toddlers, who gravitate toward picture books. Surely, “Before There Was Mozart” can be enjoyed by them – the illustrations are colorful, and very little-kid-friendly - but children old enough to un-derstand history, classical music, and this tale’s significance will prob-ably like it more. Overall, this is a beautiful and important book, but just beware for whom you bring it home. Small children may squirm with impatience at this story, but for kids 8 and up, “Before There Was Mozart” is just perfect.

Fayetteville Free Library events

Onondaga County Public Library events

Branches offer activities, programs for kids, teens and families

May Programs at the Fayetteville Free LibraryAdult Programs

JOB CENTER ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE Mondays through Thursdays at 2:00 PMA LIBRARIAN can help you explore careers,

create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Please call to register at 637-6374 x 2.

MOTTO MUSICALE: THE OASIS “VOICES ALIVE” CHORUS

Sunday, May 01 at 2:00 PMThe Motto Musicale features the Voices

Alive Chorus from OASIS, at 2pm in the read-ing room.

HAPPY MIND BOOK SIGNINGTuesday, May 03 at 7:00 PM Author, chiropractor and happiness expert

Dr. William Yoder, together with his wife Dr.

Mary Yoder, will conduct a talk and a book signing for new book, “The Happy Mind”. The Happy Mind explains that happiness is a state of mind rather than a state of affairs—an inner driving force rather than a whim of fortune. The book offers seven simple core beliefs that can allow you to experience deep and lasting happiness, and provides practical tools to help you change old patterns. Visit TheHappyMindBook.com for more information. Registration Required.

CAFE FRANCAIS Friday, May 09 at 1:30 PM

Join VIOLETTE HUMSI for an enjoyable French conversation and cafe!

Please register by calling 637-6374.Regis-tration Required.

AWARD WINNING MOVIE SERIES: BLACK

SWANTuesday, May 10 at 6:30 PMA psychological thriller set in the world

of New York City ballet. An insecure ballet dancer wins the lead in Swan Lake but slow-ly loses her grip on sanity when a seductive newcomer is out to steal her role.

rated R. 108 min. runtime. Registration Required

ENHANCING YOUR SPIRITUAL INTUITIONWednesday, May 11 at 7:00 PMSpiritual Intuitive, Coleen Shaughnessy,

presents on an interactive discussion on developing your psychic abilities. Registra-tion Required.

LEARN TO CROCHETSaturday, May 14 at 1:00 PMKathleen will teach you the basics of

learning to crochet and the fireplace area will provide a cozy setting for conversation. Please bring $6.50 for supplies or your own materials. Additional Information:2 balls diff color 100% cotton worsted weight yarn, 1-2 crochet hooks, 1 yarn needle, 2 stitch mark-ers, pencil, scissors (opt). Contact Kathleen at [email protected] to sign up.

FFL ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: EXPLORE THE WORLD 2011

Friday, May 20 from 7:00 PM- 10:00PMJoin us for a gala evening in support of the

FFL! Featuring a fantastic silent auction, a raffle for a Stickley Limited Edition Harvey Ellis Wedding Mirror and a MacKenzie-Childs Trapeze Serving Bowl, as well as gourmet food and drink, and live music! Purchase

Beauchamp Branch Library2111 South Salina St., Syracuse

435-3395For children:Funwork homework help

Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 243:00-5:00 pmGet help with homework and have fun

with Mrs. Hayden. Free!Wii & game Fun

Fridays, May 13, 20 and 27 3:00 pmTest your skills on the Nintendo Wii and

enjoy an assortment of games. And while you’re waiting to play the Wii, enjoy a range of different board games. Ages 6-12.Story Times

Saturday, May 141:30 pm

Celebrate “Dance Like a Chicken Day” with a chicken dance story time and a chicken craft to go along with it!

Bring your toddler or preschooler and enjoy books, songs, dance and fun! A wonderful introduction to books and reading!Sidewalk Art Contest for Kids

Wednesday, May 183:00 pmLet’s create sidewalk art on the front

steps of Beauchamp Library. Use your creativity and see who wins the prize for Most Outstanding Work. For all children!The reading room: OnDance

Friday, May 27 3:30pmDance Instructor Cheryl Wilkins Mitchell

will read, share basic dance poses, and have a range of dance activities for all to enjoy. For teens:Summer Job hunting Skills Workshop

Thursday, May 195:30 pmAndrea Schnobrich, Youth Service Con-

sultant from CNY Works will be presenting a workshop that will teach effective strate-gies on how to search and apply for jobs and internships. The workshop will focus on job hunting strategies, writing irresist-ible resumes and cover letters, developing interviewing skills, networking, dressing appropriately for interviews, and useful tips to keep your job.

For families:Family Movie Fun: “Yogi Bear”

Thursday, May 125:30 pm

Family Movie Fun: “Tron: Legacy”Tuesday, May 245:00 pm

Betts Branch Library4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse

435-1940For families:Betts Library Annual Book Sale

Wednesday, May 11–Sunday May 15During regular library hoursGet ready for summer and vacation

reading by coming by the library during our Annual Book Sale! We have a good se-

May programs include ‘Voices Alive Chorus,’ book signing, movies

Bookworm sezThe Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.

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See OCPL on page 11


event and raffle tickets at www.fayetteville-freelibrary.org/exploretheworld. The library will be closed all day to prepare for this fundraiser.

AWARD WINNING MOVIE SERIES: THE KING’S SPEECH Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 PM

The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

Rated R. 118 min. runtime. Registration Required.

Youth ProgramsFABULOUS 4’S AND 5’S STORYTIMETuesdays at 10:30 AM

Description: Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills.

FIRST STEPSWednesdays at 9:30 AMA language building program using music,

movement, rhymes and stories. For tod-dlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime

TERRIFIC 2’S AND 3’S Wednesdays at 10:30 AMNurture a love of books with your 2 or 3

year old. We will learn letters, sounds and words as we share stories, songs and rhymes

CUDDLETIMEThursdays at 11:30 AM

Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult

Teen EventsTAG- TEEN ACTION GROUPMonday, May 9th at 6:00PMAt this meeting of the TAG we will be in

the Teen computer lab designing flyers to promote the FFL Teen Summer Reading Programs. No previous computer design ex-perience necessary. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome! (Registration Required).

GAME ON!Friday, May 27th at 11:00AMEnjoy this day off of school at the FFL play-

ing brand new games on the Wii and Xbox Kinect. Bring your friends! Snacks available for purchase.

Computer Programs TECH TIMETuesday, May 03 at 10:00 AMStaff assisted one-to-one computer lab

time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Registration Required.

BLOGS & WIKISTuesday, May 03 at 7:00 PMNeed help deciding how to build your

online presence? Explore blogs, wikis and other online tools for building a website. Registration Required.

TECH TIMEThursday, May 05 at 1:00 PM

Staff assisted computer lab. Please let us know what you need when you register. Registration Required.

TECH TIMEMonday, May 09 at 4:00 PMStaff assisted one-to-one computer lab


INTRODUCTION TO MS WORDThursday, May 12 at 7:00 PM Introduction to Microsoft Word. Registra-

tion Required.TECH TIMEWednesday, May 18 at 3:00 PMStaff assisted one-to-one computer lab


TECH TIME

Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM Staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Registration Required.

TECH TIMEMonday, May 23 at 2:00 PMStaff assisted one-to-one computer lab


EASE INTO EBOOKS Monday, May 23 at 3:00 PMLearn tips for how to use your e-reader

device and download and transfer ebooks onto your Sony Reader, Nook or Ipad. Regis-tration Required.

TECH TIMEThursday, May 26 at 5:30 PMStaff assisted one-to-one computer lab


BUILDING A BASIC WEBSITETuesday, May 31 at 7:00 PM

Learn how to use online tools to build a basic website. Registration Required.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Fayetteville Free Library is located at

300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville and can be reached at 637-6374 or online at www.fay-ettevillefreelibrary.org. The library is open Monday through Thursday 9am – 9pm, Fri-day and Saturday 10am – 5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.

Barnes & Noble in Dewitt will welcome author Molly Morgan for a reading and book signing of “The Skinny Rules: The 101 Secrets Every Skinny Girl Knows” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday May 4.

Skinny girls. You know the ones. Those girls who seem to eat whatever they want,

yet never gain a pound. You can’t help but envy their skinny jeans and high metabolisms—but now you don’t have to.

The truth is, skinny girls live by a set of Skinny Rules, whether they realize it or not.

And now dietician and nutritionist Molly Mor-

gan has collected their 101 secrets so you can free your inner skinny chick and lose weight—without dieting!

Drawing on the latest research and featuring insights from top experts and your favorite skinny celebs, The Skinny Rules shares the simple rules that every skinny girl follows, so that the rest of us can live like a skinny chick and look like one, too.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers is located at 3454 Erie Blvd. East, Dewitt.

about the author:Molly Morgan, RD, CDN, counsels

individual and corporate clients on good nutrition through her company, Creative Nutrition Solutions.

She has been featured on CNN and in national magazines like Fitness, Shape,

Women’s Health and many more. Visit her website at mollymorganrd.com.

Barnes and Noble hosts book signing From the stacks

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Canoe, kayak beginning May 7The perfect outdoor activity for the whole family this spring

and summer is canoeing/ kayaking at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Beginning May 7, the Canoe/Kayak Dock will be open weekends 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and visitors will be able to explore the lake’s edge in search of beaver lodges, turtles, herons and birds of prey. Paddlers may bring their own canoe/kayak or rent one from the Visitor Center. Canoe/Kayak rentals will be available for $8 per hour and $2 for each additional hour.

At 6 p.m. on Saturday May 28 a guided Kayak Tour will be of-fered.This will be an opportunity to drift across the still waters of Beaver Lake looking for great blue heron, painted turtles and beaver lodges.There is a $5 program fee for each kayak. Partici-pants may bring their own kayak or use one of the Centers’s for an additional $8.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is locat-ed at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visitOnondagaCountyParks.com.

OCC to host spring concertsSpring Concerts I & II will

be held at 3 p.m. Sundays May 1 and 8 at Storer Audi-torium.

This event is free and open to the public with free park-ing. The most convenient lots are Lots 3 or 4 directly behind Ferrante Hall and Storer Au-ditorium.

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Onondaga Communi-ty College Concert Choir, directed by Richard Mc-

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Onondaga Community College Wind Ensemble, directed by John FlazerMay 8, 2011

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Minimize your ‘growing pains’Terry Ettinger gives advice for starting a garden

By Jennifer WingWith the start of spring, many feel a rejuvena-

tion of both spirit and energy. Some will begin scrubbing and cleaning

the inside of their homes; others will turn their attention to yard work outside. They will rake up remnants of fall’s harvest of leaves, assess the condition of their perennial shrubbery and begin their shopping list for annuals to add to their home’s landscaping. Among the many tasks homeowners may decide to tackle: growing a vegetable garden.

Terry Ettinger, owner of Terry L. Ettinger Horticulture Consulting Services, is well aware of the enthusiasm and drive behind the creation of a place in which to grow fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit.

“People like to be outside, in the fresh air, and like the notion of eating food they have grown themselves,” said Ettinger, who also works as an instructional support specialist for the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

He is also cognizant of the many pitfalls that come with growing a garden.

“It’s a lot of work,” he said. “But there are ways to have a garden that makes sense for your life and lifestyle. People are busy nowadays, going from here to there, driving kids to activities, etc. When creating a garden, everyone has a notion of what should be done, but creating a garden to fit into your everyday life can be complicated.”

Ettinger recommends the following to make a garden that works for you:

1.Think outside of the ‘box’Ettinger said there is no need to be limited to

the conventional.“Most people imagine a vegetable garden to

be a square patch somewhere in the back yard,” he said. “They think of it as a square or rectangle in the back corner, but that might not make the most sense.”

“Choosing the correct location for the garden is important,” Ettinger said. “Think about having to drag a hose 100 yards to the back corner of your yard to water the plants. Instead, why not put the garden closer to the water source, even next to the house?”

One client of Ettinger’s planted a garden be-hind an attached garage.

“There was a path from the driveway around to the door that wound through their vegetable garden, so you would walk through it to get into the house,” he said. “It was actually quite beautiful and functional at the same time.”

Another option Ettinger suggests is incor-porating fruit and vegetables into your general landscaping.

“Vegetables are not ugly,” he said. “Why not line your walkway with colorful leaf lettuce instead of impatiens? Or mixing tomato plants in with your marigolds? They are then easily ac-cessible and add to your landscape.”

For those who don’t want to highlight the vegetables, but like the idea of having them within easy reach, Ettinger suggests planting them be-hind shrubs or along the side of the house.

He reminds homeowners, however, that vegetables do best in full sun.

“Tomatoes will bear some fruit in the shade, but they will produce a great deal more in sun,” he said. “If you have a shady backyard but a sunny front yard, why not have your garden in front? Again, vegetables are not ugly.”

For those of you dealing with wildlife gnawing at your veggies, Ettinger recommends utilizing large cage enclosures for plants or visiting his website, tlehcs.com, to view more elaborate enclosure projects.

2. grow what you loveIt is not necessary to grow a wide variety of

fruits and vegetables.“People have pre-conceived notions of what

they should grow – peppers, peas, beans, squash – but if they don’t typically eat these vegetables on a daily basis, why grow them?”

Ettinger said the gardener should ask them-selves, “What do I like? Typcially, people will say, ‘I like a good tomato in my salad,’ and that’s what they should grow. The same thing for herbs – if you use a particular herb a lot, that is what you should grow.”

3. Simplify while minimizing aches and pains

If you have issues with your knees, shoulders or back, why make things harder than they need to be? Make a raised bed for your garden.

“You could make a raised garden with many materials – cinderblocks, landscaping timber or natural or synthetic [garden] stone,” he said. “You could either bring the garden up waist-high or could have it be high enough where you could

sit to weed and harvest.”Another possibility, for those

who don’t need to have a huge garden, is to pot your plants.

“There is no need for heavy terracotta pots any more, with lighter resin versions available,” Ettinger said. “You could plant anything – beans, tomatoes, herbs and even berries or leafy greens like lettuce or spinach, and put them on your porch or deck. This makes them easy or water, weed and harvest.”

“Imagine pulling into your driveway, and on the way into the house, picking some toma-toes, radishes and Swiss chard for your salad,” he said. “How easy is that?”

4. plan your space Although Ettinger stresses

that most vegetables and fruits can be grown in Central New York, there are some species that might be bet-ter purchased from the local grocer rather than grown at home.

“Artichokes, while grown locally in both Onondaga and Oswego counties, are a lot of work for a low yield,” he said. “Potatoes, although delicious when homegrown, take up a lot of space and are therefore not practical. The same goes for sweet corn.”

Some vegetables grow prolifically, to the point where one might actually have too much of a good thing.

“Zucchini grows well,” Ettinger said. “But you have to ask yourself, how much zucchini can I eat? You might like a vegetable, but can get very sick of it after a while. In that case, keep low the number of plants in your garden.”

About Terry EttingerEttinger’s interest in growing plants began when he

spent time as his grandfather’s shadow on his farm in northern Illinois. his experience includes ten years of post-secondary education at Southern Illinois universi-

ty-Carbondale, the university of Minnesota-St. paul, and the SuNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry

in Syracuse, more than five years as a horticulture specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, more than 25 years of

experience in the field of landscape horticulture and certifica-tion as both a certified nursery and landscape profession and arborist. Since March of 2008 he has managed the teaching and research greenhouses at the SuNY College of Environmen-

tal Science and Forestry in Syracuse. he is the host of “The Weeder’s Digest” on News radio 1069 and 570 WSYr, and

“garden Journeys” on Time Warner Cable’s YNN news sta-tions throughout upstate New York. he also wrote “Let’s

get growing” a weekly column, for Eagle Newspapers.

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In briefrummage, bake sale set

WHAT: Mommy and Me of CNY Baby/Kids Rummage & Bake Sale

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur-day May 14

WHERE: Liverpool Elks Lodge-3730 Cold Spring Rd. Baldwins-ville

WHAT: Your one-stop shop in your search for quality used ma-ternity, infant, & toddler items.

Mother’s Day Annual Garden Tour and Art Exhibit promise spring delightsOn Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8th, 2011

from 11am to 4pm, the private gardens at Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, will be open to the public. The over 30 acres of themed gar-dens feature 500,000 flowering bulbs, 700 varieties of trees, thousands of perennials, an evergreen maze, a folly, and ponds filled with colorful Japanese Koi fish waiting to be fed. Sculpture and statuary are strategically placed throughout. In the bell gardens, visi-tors ring bells and sound gongs, layering the gardens with an audible texture.

Encouraged to enjoy the gardens, people

bring picnics, spread out blankets, and linger all day. Opportunities for nature photogra-phy, outdoor painting and drawing abound.

Browse the Art Exhibit and enjoy unique works of art for sale by talented local artists. Find special pieces to treasure, as well as gifts for summer weddings and other occasions.

Events are held rain or shine. The garden is handicapped accessible. Parking is free.

All proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

Tickets are $5.50 on-line at www.balti-morewoods.org or by credit card at (315) 673-1350, and $5 at area locations through

May 1st. On-line ticket sales end May 1st. After May 1st, tickets are $10 at all sale

locations and at the gate. Children under 8, free admission.

Buy tickets in Marcellus at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Key Bank, the Chocolate Pizza Company; in Skaneateles at Creekside Books and Coffee; in Manlius at the Chocolate Pizza Company; in Auburn at the Auburn Public Theater; in Onondaga Hill at Silver Spring Farm Market.

Contact Baltimore Woods Nature Center at (315) 673-1350 or at [email protected] for more information.

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Pee Wee & Hot Shot TennisOption I: 11am-12pm, Mon-Fri.

July 5-8 (4 day camp $80) July 13-15 (3 day camp $60)

Option II:$

Junior Instructional CampsBeginner Camp: ages 8-18

Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate: ages 10-18

Intermediate Camp: ages 10-18

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The Everson Museum of Art has an-nounced the schedule for its popular Art Blast! Summer Art Camp for children ages 4-12. Scholarships, made possible by Key Bank, are also available. Sessions begin July 18, and registrations are now being accepted.

Children who attend Art Blast! Sum-mer Art Camp will enjoy new and excit-ing activities each week. Students will work with a variety of materials, sketch in the galleries, explore the Everson’s outdoor sculpture, and more.

“The generosity of Key Bank will make it possible for children to have this creative, energizing experience, who may not otherwise be able to,” said Steven Kern, executive director. “We are excited to be able to offer these scholarships, and we hope now we can accommodate all who wish to attend.”

Those interested in applying for a Key Bank Scholarship are asked to mail or email a letter of need to Amy Goodall-Ayres, Education Manager, [email protected] or 474-6064 x 303.

A wide selection of session dates and times are available.

Session I: July 18-22 Session II: July 25-29 Session II: August 1-5 Half Day Session AM - 9:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m.Half Day Session PM - 1 – 4 p.m.

Full Day Session (ages 8-12 only) - 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The full brochure, including pricing and registration form is available at ever-son.org, on the education page, and also at the museum. Participants can register by calling Amy Goodall-Ayres, education manager, at 474-6064 x 303.

The operation of the Everson Museum of Art is made possible with funding from the Dorothy and Marshall M. Reis-man Foundation, Syracuse University, County of Onondaga, the Central New York Community Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

For more information, visit everson.org or call 474-6064. About the Everson Museum of Art:

The Everson Museum of Art, whose roots extend to 1897, is internationally recognized for its extensive and significant collection of ceramics, its pioneering art video collection and its distinctive struc-tural design by the noted architect I.M. Pei. In addition to exhibitions, the Everson presents a monthly Contemporary Film Series, regular Artists Open events and a wide variety of art education programs for adults and children.

The Everson is open to the public Tues-day – Friday and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more infor-mation please visit everson.org.

Everson offers popular summer campBlast off for art

Campside Treat Gets Revamped S’mores is one of the most popular desserts enjoyed around the campfire

and at cookouts. Now you can enjoy the flavor of this delectable dessert without the fuss of toasting marshmallows over an open flame.

S’mores history dates back to the early 20th century. While the actual recipe origin is unknown -- considering most camping recipes were passed down from generation to generation -- the first printed recipe for s’mores appeared in 1927 in the Girl Scout Handbook. S’mores were popular campside treats because of the portability of ingredients. It was easy to pack a bag of marsh-mallows, a box of graham crackers and a few bars of chocolate.

The combination of sticky marshmallow, smooth, rich chocolate and crunchy graham crackers provides a perfect melding of flavors. However, s’mores weren’t the first pairing of these ingredients. Mallomar cookies and Moonpies also featured these ideal components.

To make a delicious dessert that builds upon the s’mores flavors and theme at your next summertime event, try this recipe for Frozen S’mores Cake.

Get a taste of camping ... in the kitchen

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• Overnight camp for grades 3-12 and for youth and adults with developmental disabilities• Sailing, canoe and kayak • Drama and art• Nite owl • Wilderness survivor • Geocaching

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EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART

Summer Art Camp

SIGN UP TODAY! New activities each week

Sketch in the galleriesExplore outdoor sculpture Use a variety of materials

Keep your child’s imagination active this summer!

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Session I: July 18-22Session II: July 25-29Session III: Aug. 1-5

Half Day &

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DISCOUNTS for multiple sessions & Everson Members!

Key Bank Scholarships

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nygearup.syr.eduMay 2011

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is the state agency that has been designated by the Governor’s office to administer the NY GEARUP Program. Funding for NY GEARUP is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

NY GEARUP at Syracuse University receives $567,000 in funding that is matched 100 percent by in-kind services for a total funding of $1,340,000.

HESC helps people pay for college by providing a comprehensive range of financial aid services, including

the Tuition Assistance Program, guaranteeing student loans, and administering the nationally recognized New York’s College Savings Plan.

New York State is a leader in the national financial aid community, providing more grant money to college students than any other state.

NY GEARUP @ Syracuse UniversityNYGEARUP

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CONTACT US

HESC offers tips for protecting your personal information

Identity thieves are on to you. Your identity can be stolen in ways you don’t even realize until you get a credit card statement with purchas-es you didn’t make, are denied for a major purchase or a col-lector calls for a payment.

Here are ten steps you can take to keep your identity secure provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corp (HESC), the state’s student financial aid agency that helps people pay for college:

3 Be careful about disclosing your personal information, such as your mother’s maiden name, your Social Security number or other clues to your personal information, such as your pet’s name.3 Secure your online and ATM passwords and PINs. Consider encrypted software that can secure all your passwords like Password Safe, RoboForm or similar programs. Avoid keeping bank PINs in your wallet or with your checkbook. If

you must write your PINs and passwords, keep them in another location, away from your personal computer. 3 Take your credit card re-ceipts from ATMs, stores, gas stations or restaurants and shred them when you get home. Thieves dumpster dive to get personal information.3 Thieves may spy for PIN num-bers while you’re using ATMs, so be aware of your surround-ings and be wary of anyone who is too close to you when making ATM transactions.3 Be sure to finish your ATM transactions completely.Watch for the screen that sig-nals your transaction is com-plete and remove your receipt. If you don’t, the next customer may find an ATM slip hanging from the slot with the screen waiting for an additional response. How tempting!3 Trash can be treasure—purchase a good cross-cut shredder and use it. Shred everything that contains identifiable information on it including bank statements, bills, credit card slips, even the pre-approved credit card offers you may receive. You may be unwittingly throw-ing valuable infor mation about yourself into the trash.3 Check your mailbox daily.Don’t let mail accumulate in your box. Often, those pre-

screened credit card offers may contain personal infor-mation or include special offer codes that can be used when calling a toll-free num-ber by someone misrepresent-ing themselves as you. Shred these. You can stop getting these offers by contacting the official Consumer Cred-it Reporting Industry web-site: optoutprescreen.com.3 Beware of social engineer-ing schemes such as pretexting or phishing. Sharp con artists may call you on the phone and misrepresent themselves as officials from a bank, credit card company, or retailer and ask you to “confirm” secure, personal information. Un-less you initiated the call, do not give this information.Beware also of unsolicited emails that appear to be from a legitimate company asking for personal information for verification purposes. Pre-texting by phone, phishing by email and other fraudulent methods of obtaining pri-vate information are illegal.3 When online shopping, be sure the website is secure. Look for the yellow closed lock or unbroken key before entering your billing informa-tion and credit card number.3 Schedule regular checkups.Just like health checkups, you should obtain an annual

credit check for yourself. By federal law, all consumers are entitled to a free, yearly credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Experi-an, Equifax and TransUnion). Review it carefully, watching for any incorrect addresses, credit accounts or other in-formation and report errors or suspected fraud to each credit bureau immediately.

The only authorized source for free annual credit reports is annualcreditreport.com. Other sources may offer a free report only after subscribing to their service. Learn more ways tech-savvy thieves steal identities by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft website.

Ten steps to safeguard your identity

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lection of fiction, non-fiction, paperback, audio books, cookbooks, movies, and music. Bring your children- there are plenty of teen and children’s books also. The final three days are a “Buck-a-Bag” blowout!

Don’t miss the first part of the final install-ment of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series.For children:Story Time with Miss Mandy

Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 2610:30 amA lively mix of stories, songs, and rhymes

make this a special time for you and your child.

Story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read.Bedtime Stories

Wednesday, May 256:45-7:15 pmVisit the library on your way to bed and

Miss Mandy will read you stories. Come in your jammies for this 30 minute evening story time if you like. Stories are selected for children between 3 to 6 years of age but all are welcome.

robert p. Kinchen Central LibraryThe galleries of Syracuse447 South Salina St.435-1900For children:Butterfly Craft

Saturday, May 711:00 Join us in Children’s World to make a fun

craft.YogaKids

Saturday, May 2111:00 amYogaKids activities build strength, flex-

ibility, balance, and concentration using tradi-tional yoga poses presented in a kid-friendly manner.

For teens:Theatre Club

Fridays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27

3:00-4:30 pm Kids ages 13-17 are invited to read, discuss

and perform both their own poetry, as well a timeless poets from the past to present.

paine Branch Library113 Nichols Ave.Syracuse, NY 13206435-5442For children:Teddy Bear Story Times

Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 2510:00 amChildren ages 2 to 5 and their families are

invited to enjoy picture books, finger plays, flannel boards and more. Please register in advance by visiting the branch or by calling 435-5442.huntington Elementary School Art Show

Throughout MayThe annual huntington School Elemen-tary Art Show will be on display in the Children’s room throughout the month of May. The art students of Mrs. Terry Cameron will display their artwork. Reception

Saturday, May 710:00 am Reception to honor the Huntington

School Elementary art students of Mrs. Cameron. Students, families and friends of the art students are cordially invited. Refresh-ments will be served.

Soule Branch Library101 Springfield roadSyracuse, NY 13214435-5320For children:preschool Story Time

Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 2610:30 amPlease join our children’s librarian, Ms. T.,

and enjoy stories, songs and finger play with your three to five year olds in the welcoming and inviting children’s area of the library.Tulip Day Drop–In Craft

Friday, May 133:00-4:00 pmChildren are invited to join children’s librar-

ian Ms. T for a “Tulip Day” drop-in craft. They can create their own little paper tulips with supplies provided by the library. Don’t miss it!Children’s Book Week

May 2 through May 8Visit the children’s section of the library and

check out children’s book award nominees in celebration of children’s book week. Perhaps you will be inspired to write your own story! Contact Ms. T for more details.White Branch Library763 Butternut St.Syracuse, NY 13208435-3519 For families:Friday Fun! game Days

Fridays, May 13, 20 and 273:30 pmJoin us for an afternoon of fun playing

board games. We have modern board games and traditional games. Socialize with friends and play games while surrounded by books, librarians and knowledge. For teens:Onpoint for College

Wednesday, May 185:30 pmOn Point for College, Inc., is an organiza-

tion dedicated to making higher education accessible to low-income youth who feel college is out of reach due to economic, academic and other barriers. Meet an OnPoint for College representative and find out how to make a college education part

of your future.For children:Animal ABCs

Saturday, May 1410:30 amThe Rosamond Gifford Zoo presents an

exciting hands-on literacy series featuring live animal visitors, touchable animal arti-facts, refreshments and lots of silly zoo fun. The program builds on the Imagination Li-brary Project that is geared toward children from birth to age 5 and their parents.Build a Bookshelf

Wednesday, May 113:30 pmThese tabletop shelves are easy to as-

semble and a perfect place to store all your library books and DVDs. After assembling the shelf students will have an opportunity to decorate it. Space is limited so advance registration is required. For children 8 years and older.grow a pizza herb garden

Tuesday, May 31 3:30 pmWhat makes pizza taste so great? Is it

the crust, the sauce, or the gooey cheese? Yes to all! But it is also the seasoning. After listening to a story, children will have the opportunity to create a small Italian herb garden; just the thing for scrumptious homemade pizza. For children ages 8-12; younger if accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Frozen S’mores Cake1 quart vanilla ice cream1 quart chocolate ice cream10 or 12 graham cracker squares1/4 cup melted butter1/2 tablespoon sugar1 jar of hot fudge1 bag mini-marshmallows2 tablespoons waterVegetable shortening

Crush graham crackers in a zipper-lock bag or pulse in a food processor until made into crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter to the crumbs, mix and press into the bottom of a spring-form pan. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, or until the crust browns a bit.

Soften ice cream by letting it sit out of the freezer for a few minutes. Use a spatula or spoon to spread the choco-late ice cream over the cooled graham cracker crust. Spread desired amount of fudge topping over the chocolate ice

cream. Then spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the fudge layer.

Coat a microwave-safe bowl with a thin layer of shortening. Add most of the marshmallows, reserving a few for garnish, and the water to the bowl. Mi-crowave for about a minute to a minute and a half until the marshmallows are melted. Top the vanilla ice cream with the melted marshmallows.

Place the cake in the freezer overnight to harden.

When ready to serve, place the gar-nish marshmallows on top and drizzle with a little melted hot fudge. You can use a kitchen torch or a barbecue lighter to add a little browning to the garnish marshmallows to make them look like they were toasted over a fire.

Slice and enjoy quickly before it melts. This cake also makes a great alternative to a store-bought ice cream birthday cake.

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Sun May 1African Violets Show. 10 AM-4:30

PM. Plants on display and available for purchase. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free with admission. 638-2519.

Literature Live: Little Critter! Noon-5 PM. Meet Little Critter and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359.

pizza & Books. 1-2:30 guys, 3-4:30 girls. A lively interactive book club for students in grades 4+. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 2 PM. Al-liance Bank Stadium. $. 474-7833.

Woodies & Hoodies. 2 PM. Enjoy a slide presentation on ducks fol-lowed by a hike to the beaver pond. Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. 748 State Route 183, Amboy. $3/person, $12/family, under 3 free. 963-7286.

30 Years of premieres. 4 PM. Fea-turing the Syracuse Children’s Chorus. Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse Univer-sity. 478-0582.

Mon May 2Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 6 PM. Al-

liance Bank Stadium. $. 474-7833.Bedtime Stories. 6:30 PM. Come in

your pajamas. Onondaga Free Library. 492-1727.

Tue May 3Sciencenter Math Time. 10:30 AM.

Story and math activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600.


Childbirth prep Class for Couples. 6:30-8:30 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liv-erpool. $80. Pre-register. 455-6MOM.

rock in harmony. 7:30 PM. Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra plays the music of Billy Joel, Led Zep-pelin, and more. Le Moyne College. 445-4523.

Wed May 4general Wellness Seminar. 6 PM.

Learn tips for a healthy, fulfilling life. West Genesee High School. Free. 487-2279.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 PM. Club for mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Ruby Tuesday’s, Dewitt. Free. 308-0277.

YogaKids. 6:30 PM. For ages 4-10. Onondaga Free Library. Pre-register. 492-1727.

Thu May 5CNY Autism Society of America.

7-9 PM. Jowonio School. 3049 E. Gen-esee St, Syracuse. 447-4466.

Star party. 8:30-10:30 PM. Use

telescopes to look at planets, stars and more in the night sky. Baltimore Woods. $8/person or $25/family. Pre-register. 673-1350.

Fri May 6Family Fun Dance party. 5:30-8

PM. Juice box and popcorn for every child. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $8/child, adults/free. 695-2211.

Sat May 7hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby.

8-11:45 AM. For ages 16 and under. Prizes for largest and smallest fish. Bring your own bait, tackle, and pole. Onondaga Park, Strathmore. 473-4330.

home Depot Kids Workshops. 9 AM-noon. Children ages 5-12 accom-panied by an adult learn about tool safety while building from project kits. Each child also receives an apron and pin. Free. Pre-register at your lo-cal Home Depot.

Fiesta de las Aves. 10 AM-4:30 PM. Celebration of migratory birds and Latin American culture. Bilingual animal demonstrations, activities, puppet shows and more. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 435-8511.

Wildlife Festival. 10 AM-3 PM. Live birds of prey, kids games and ac-tivities, BBQ, pies, live music, raffles, prizes, hikes and paddles, farmer’s market, wildlife exhibitors, and more. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $3/adult, $1/kids ages 5 and up, under 4 free. 365-3588.

LEgO Mystery Build. 10:30 AM. Kids ages 6-12 can bring their own legos and create a themed master-piece in 40 minutes. Dewitt Commu-nity Library. 446-3578.

Astronomy Day. Noon-4 PM. Spe-cial presentations and the opening of the new LunarViewer exhibit. Scien-center, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600.

Magic Circle Children’s Theatre. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s the-ater featuring Snow White. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823.

Sun May 8Sycamore hill gardens Tour. 11

AM-4 PM. Tour the 25 acre themed, private gardens at 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. $10/person, un-der 12 free. 673-1350.

Mother’s Day galaxy golf. Noon-5 PM. Free round of science-themed miniature golf for moms. Sciencenter, Ithaca. $4/other golfers, under 3/free. 607-272-0600.

Drop-in Family Art. 1-5 PM. Chil-dren and accompanying adults can make art collectively. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn. $5/project. 255-1553.

Mon May 9Maxwell Movie Night. 6 PM. Fam-

ily friendly films. Maxwell Memorial Library. Free. 672-3661.

Teen Action group. 6 PM. Meeting of TAG for students in grades 6-12. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374.

Tue May 10Sciencenter Storytime. 10:30 AM.

Story and related science activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission. Sciencenter, Ithaca. 607-272-0600.

Keep It Natural. 10:30-11:30 AM. Nature walk and outdoor education program. Baltimore Woods. $8. 673-1350.

Wed May 11Childbirth prep Class for Couples.

6:30-8:30 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liv-erpool. $80. Pre-register. 455-6MOM.

Thu May 12Trail Tales. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Sto-

ries and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519.

Fri May 13Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 PM. Al-

liance Bank Stadium. $. 474-7833.

Sat May 14Folksmarch. Family-friendly fun

walk sponsored by the YMCA. Pratt’s Falls Park, Pompey. $3.50/adult and $1/child. Free for first timers. 676-7366.

Mommy & Me - CNY rummage & Bake Sale. 9 AM-2 PM. Over 20 families participating with a wide variety of pregnancy, nursing, baby, and household goods. Liverpool Elks Lodge. 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Bald-winsville. 558-3480.

LEAp Literacy project read-A-Thon. 9:30 AM-8:30 PM. Daylong storytime event to support the LEAP Literacy Project. Barnes & Noble, De-witt. 449-2948.

Literature Live: Froggy! 10 AM-8 PM. Meet Froggy and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359.

Cazenovia healing & Wellness Fair. 10 AM-4 PM. Natural healing and wellness vendors, including Doulas of CNY. American Legion Post, Cazenovia. Free. 455-6MOM.

Big rig Day. 11 AM-3 PM. Kids and their families can climb aboard some of the Syracuse City’s big trucks and enjoy face painting, bounce houses, and miniature golf. Burnet Park. Free. 473-4330.

Magic Circle Children’s Theatre. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s the-ater featuring Snow White. Spaghetti

Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823.


Warbler Watch. 2-4 PM. Guided hike for all ages. Montezuma Audu-bon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family. 365-3588.

Sun May 15Folksmarch. Family-friendly fun

walk sponsored by the YMCA. Pratt’s Falls Park, Pompey. $3.50/adult and $1/child. Free for first timers. 676-7366.

Native plant & herb Sale. 11 AM-2 PM. Baltimore Woods. 673-1350.

Literature Live: Froggy! Noon-5 PM. Meet Froggy and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359.


Mon May 16Monday Kicks. 10 AM-2 PM. Play-

ful learning activities for ages 2-6. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. 585-263-2700.

Nature’s Little Explorers. 10-11 AM. Hands-on learning about the natural world for kids age 3-5 and an adult. Baltimore Woods. Pre-register. $12. 673-1350.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. Noon. Alliance Bank Stadium. $. 474-7833.

Teen Book Discussion group. 7 PM. For grades 6 and up. Dewitt Community Library. Free. Pre-register. 446-3578.

Tue May 17Sciencenter Animal Time. 10:30

AM. Animal-related story and craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Sciencen-ter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600.

MaterniTEA. 6:30-8 PM. Food and sharing with the Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Free. Pre-register. 455-6MOM.


Wed May 18Duct Tape Crafts. 4 PM. Kids age

6-12 can make wallets, flowers, and more. Dewitt Library. Free. Pre-regis-ter. 446-3578.

YogaKids. 6:30 PM. For ages 4-10. Onondaga Free Library. Pre-register. 492-1727.


Thu May 19Th3. 5-8 PM. A common day each

month where 17 Syracuse visual art venues are open to recognize and

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Sensory processing Disorder Sup-port group. 7 PM. Sensory Process-ing Disorder (SPD) Foundation Par-ents-Connections Group for parents of children with sensory processing issues. Beecon Baptist Church. 4800 Rt 31, Clay. 247-4195.

Fri May 20Click Clack Moo, Cows That Type.

6 PM. Preview of the upcoming Gif-ford Family Theatre show. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. 449-2948.

pancake pig Storytime. 6:30 PM. Hear stories and visit with Pancake Pig from Laura Numeroff ’s books. Barnes & Noble, Clay. 622-1066.


Sat May 21Kids performing for Kids. 10 AM-5

PM. Robotics, speech and debates, singing, music, and a variety of per-formances by kids. Strong Museum, Rochester. Admission. 585-263-2700.

Downtown Living Tour. Noon-6 PM. See downtown’s finest examples of urban living. $. 422-8284.

Sportsology Opening Weekend. Noon-4 PM. New exhibit featuring hands-on activities that teach the

science behind sports. Sciencenter, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600.

Magic Circle Children’s Theatre. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s the-ater featuring Snow White. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823.

Flower Fairy Fun. 1 PM. Learn how to make your very own flower fairy friend. For ages 6-10. Onondaga Free Library. Pre-register. 492-1727.

Sensory Friendly Time at the MOST. 5:30-7:30 PM. Sensory-friendly exhibits and information. Sponsored by the CNY SPD Parent Connections. MOST. $. 415-7074.

Sun May 22Sportsology Opening Weekend.

Noon-4 PM. New exhibit featuring hands-on activities that teach the science behind sports. Sciencenter, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600.

Mon May 23OCC Lacrosse Team Visit. 6:30 PM.

Meet the winners of the 2010 NJCAA National Championship and listen to a story about lacrosse. Onondaga Free Library. 492-1727.

Wed May 25home School Expeditions. 1-2 PM.

Discover the wonder of science in the great outdoors. Baltimore Woods.

$12. Pre-register. 673-1350.

Thu May 26Trail Tales. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Sto-

ries and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519.

Environmental Coffee house. 6:30-9 PM. Coffee, open mic, and environmental presentations. Mon-tezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. 365-3588.


Fri May 27home School Nature Series. 10

AM-noon and 1-3 PM. Hands-on learning about the natural world for home-schooled children ages 6-13. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $7/child. Pre-register. 365-3588.

game On! 11 AM. Teens can play games on the Wii and Xbox Kinect. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374.


Literature Live: Maisy! 10 AM-8 PM. Meet Maisy and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359.

Magic Circle Children’s Theatre. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s the-

ater featuring Snow White. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823.


Sun May 29Sciencenter Tactile Time. 10:30

AM. Toddlers and preschoolers explore their world through touch. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. (607) 272-0600.

Literature Live: Maisy! Noon-5 PM. Meet Maisy and enjoy literature-re-lated activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359.

Memorial Day Concert. 2:30 PM. Sponsored by the Syracuse City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs. Palace Theatre, East-wood. Free. 473-4330.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 6:30 PM. Alliance Bank Stadium. $. 474-7833.

Tue May 31Sciencenter Earth Time. 10:30 AM.

Earth-related story and craft for tod-dlers and preschoolers. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600.

Children’s Writers & Illustrators. 7 PM. Meet CNY’s own children’s writ-

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Things 2 doers and illustrators. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. Free. 449-2948.

ONgOINg EVENTS Childbirth preparation & refresh-

er Classes. St. Joseph’s Hospital. $. 448-5515.

Creative Arts Academy Auditions. Ongoing for grades 7-12. Community Folk Art Center. 442-2230.

DivorceCare Support group. 7 PM Mondays. Northside Baptist Church. 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool. 652-3160.

Farmers Market. 4-8 PM Tuesdays, 10 AM-5 PM Thursdays, 7 AM-2 PM Saturdays. CNY Regional Market. 422-8647.

Fleet 204 hobie Cat Mad Catter regatta. May 20-22. Oneida Shores Park. 676-7366.

galaxy golf. 10 AM-5 PM Tuesday-Sunday. 18-hole science-themed miniature golf course. $4/person. Sciencenter, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600.

griefShare Support group. 7 PM Mondays. Northside Baptist Church. 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool. 652-3160.

high point. 6:45-8:15 PM Wednes-days. Faith-based songs, games, and activities for kids in kindergarten through grade 5. Community Wesley-an Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwins-ville. Free. 638-2222.

Kiddie Café. 10 AM-2 PM Wednes-days. Puzzles, coloring, kids music, snacks, and fun. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374.

Morning Bird Walks. 7:30 AM Wednesdays & Saturdays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. 638-2519.

Music & Movement Class. 10 AM & 6:15 PM Thursdays. For ages 1-4 and a caregiver. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $50/6 week session. Pre-reg-ister. 695-2211.

Newborn Care Class. 6-8:30 PM Wednesdays and 2nd/3rd Mondays. St. Joseph’s Hospital Room 5313. $20. 448-5515.

Onondaga Lake Skatepark. Waiv-ers required. $. 453-6712.

public Fishing. 9:30-11:30 AM Sat-urdays through May 28. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, Elbridge. $5/per-son. Pre-register. 451-7275.

Sciencenter Showtime! 2 PM Satur-days. See science in action with an interactive presentation. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600.

Small Business & personal Fi-nance Seminars. Various topics, dates, and locations. Sponsored by Cooperative Federal. 473-0223.

Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 PM Wednesdays. For kids age 5-10. Max-well Memorial Library, Camillus. Free. 672-3661.

Summer reading program. May 24-September 6. For kids in grades 1-6. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt & Clay.

Teen Art program. 4-6 PM Wednes-days and Thursdays. Liverpool Art Center. 101 Lake Drive, Liverpool. $60/month. 234-9333.

Teen game Day. 2 PM Wednesdays. Dewitt Community Library. 446-3578.

Weekend Walks With A Naturalist. 1:30 PM Saturdays & Sundays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admis-sion. 638-2519.

Wellness Walking group. 10 AM Mondays & Wednesdays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519.

Weekend Wildflower Walks. 2-3 PM. Baltimore Woods. 673-1350.

Yoga. 5:30-7 PM Fridays and 1-2 PM Sundays. All levels welcome. $5/class. Zen Center of Syracuse. 492-6341.

YogaKids. 4:30-5:30 PM Thursdays for ages 4-7; 5:45-6:45 PM Thursdays for ages 8-11; 3-4:15 PM Sundays for tweens/teens. CNY Yoga Center. 101 1st St, Liverpool. $. 622-3423.

STOrYTIMES Barnes & Noble Clay. Preschoolers,

10 AM Thursdays. Grades K-3, 7 PM Friday. 622-1066.

Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Preschool-ers 10 AM Thursdays. 449-2947.

Betts Branch Library. Thursdays 10:30-11 AM, starting September 10. 435-1940.

Dewitt Community Library. Baby Bop ages 4-18 months, Thursdays at 10:30. Toddler Time ages 18 months to 3 years, Tuesdays at 10:30. Pre-school, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Pre-register. 446-3578.

East Syracuse Free Library. 10:30 AM Tuesdays for birth-age 3, 10:30 AM Wednesdays for ages 3-4. 437-4841.

Fayetteville Free Library. Pre-school for ages 2&3, Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Preschool for ages 4&5, Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. First Steps for up to age 3, Wednesdays at 9:30 AM. Cuddletime for babies, Thursdays at 11:30 AM. 637-6374.

KidzClub. 10 AM Wednesdays in May. Story & craft. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $. 695-2211.

Maxwell Memorial Library. Pre-school for ages 3-5, Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30. Stories with Sally for 3 and under, Wednesdays at 10:30. Tod-dlers age 1-4, Saturdays at 10:30 AM. 672-3661.

Minoa Library. 10:30 AM Wednes-days. 656-7401.

NOpL Brewerton. 10:30 AM Mon-days for ages 2-4. 11-noon Mondays playgroup for ages 6 months-5 years. 676-7484.

NOpL Cicero. 6:30 PM Mondays (fam-ily story hour), 10 & 11 AM Tuesdays, 11 AM Wednesdays. 699-2032.

NOpL North Syracuse. 6:30 PM Tuesdays (family story hour), 10 & 11 AM Wednesdays, noon Thursdays. 458-


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Onondaga Free Library. 11 AM Tuesday for ages 6-15 months, 10:15 AM Wednesdays and Thursdays for ages 2-3 years, 11 AM Wednesdays and Thursdays for ages 4-5 years. 492-1727.

pottery Barn Kids. 11 AM Tuesdays. Carousel Center. 423-5215.

read & play Storytime. 11 AM & 1 PM Wednesdays. For ages 2-4. Salina Free Library. 454-4524.

Toddler Book Club. 10:30, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM Mondays. Strong Mu-seum, Rochester. Free with admission. 585-410-6359.

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May 24-June 18. Gifford Family Theatre, LeMoyne College. $10/children, $15/adults. 445-4523.

Face to Face: portraits and the American West. Through early May 2011. Rockwell Museum of Art, Corn-ing. (607) 974-4254.

IMAX Movies. Toy Story 3 and more. MOST. $. 425-9068.

Made in NY. Through May 29. Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn. $3. 255-1553.

Museum of Young Art. 10 AM-6 PM Tuesdays-Thursdays and 10 AM-3 PM Saturdays. Syracuse’s first museum dedicated to children’s art. One Lincoln Center. 424-7800.

Silverman planetarium. Zoo in the Sky, 11:15 AM weekends and school holidays. Winter Skies, 3:15 PM week-ends and school holidays. MOST. Admission. 425-9068.

Sportsology. Opens May 21. Learn the science behind sports. Sciencenter, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600.

Teenage Competitive Art Exhibi-tion. May 7-21. Featuring artwork from local students. Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee Street. 442-2230.

Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination. Through May 30. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. $. 585-410-6359.

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