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It is common knowledge that the early years are important in a child’s educational development – it’s a time to learn the basics, form good habits and, most of all, gain enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. I have seen, firsthand, the growth of my children’s vocabulary, from the inevitable first words – “No!” or “More!” – to the not-so-pleasant words they pick up through television programs and casual, unthinking conversations they’ve heard. Like their first steps, the learning of the alphabet or how to count to 10 are milestones that are met with fanfare and repeated performances for friends and relatives. It is at this time, when they are experiencing a growing pride in their accomplishments, that parents can take advantage of their kids’ desire to soak up everything around them. Read to them, bring them to new places, widen their experiences, and the rewards are endless. When Cassidy was ready, we decided to look into preschools in order to give her some early classroom experience. We didn’t go into it lightly, as no parent should. We weighed many factors: program depth, class size, distance from home, time and days of the week, and there were quite a few schools that fit the bill. What decided it for us was more of a feeling; the school we chose was bright, welcoming and, quite frankly, had a sterling reputation. It would turn out that reputation was well-deserved, and Cassidy blossomed, made new friends and learned an amaz-

ing amount in the few short years she was there. When Jacob reached preschool age, it was a no-brainer to send him there as well. His path was already well-worn by his little feet; he had spent many mornings along for the ride to drop and pick See Preschool on page 19

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From the stacks

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For the older kids (who aren’t faint of heart) “Dreadful Fates”

Audiobook review

“The Replacement”

by Tracey Turner, illustrated by Sally Kindberg c.2010, Kids Can $14.95 112 pages, includes index

by Brenna Yovanoff c.2010, Brilliance Audio, $24.99, 9 CDs / about 10-1/2 hours

he last time you lost something, you thought you were seriously never going to hear the end of it. First, you got some grief from your mother about how she can’t afford to keep buying new whatever-it-was-you-lost. Then your dad chimed in and gave you a lecture about blah responsibility blah. So you lost something. Things can be replaced. But what about people? In the “The Replacement” by Brenna Yovanoff, a teenager finds out that his life is not what he thought it was. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has One of Emma Doyle’s first memories was when she was four years old, been reading since she was 3 years old and she peeking through the slats of her baby never goes anywhere without a book. She lives brother’s crib. Mostly, she rememon a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 bered his black, black eyes and his books. sharp teeth as he tried to bite her. Imagination? Maybe, but there was something different about sixteen-year-old Mackey Doyle…. So you say you like things dark and creepy – the darker and creepier, the better, right? Well, you’re in luck: “The Replacement” is dark as a dungeon and very, very crEEEEEpy. But why, well, I can’t exactly put my cold, dead finger on it. Author Brenna Yovanoff presents quite a fine story about a changeling boy who learns that everything in Gentry is pretty rotten – literally – and that he can fix it, but it won’t be pleasant. Or maybe it’s because of the performance by Kevin T. Collins, who brings Mackey to life (or would that be “death”?) and who does such a fine job on the mood and other characters that you’ll feel like you could visit them… if you dare…. Be aware that there’s profanity in this audiobook, so you might want to think twice about sharing it with a younger brother or sister. But for you, if you love your books dark as a moonless night, “The Replacement” is one to lose yourself in.

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Library events

Library instruction for home schooled students offered

Instruction will be offered for home schooled students on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Manlius Library. Subjects include: March 2: Dewey Decimal System (Ages 8+) March 9: Searching the Online Catalog (Ages 8+) March 16: Basic Internet Search (Ages 10+) March 23: Library Databases-Part 1 (Ages 12+) March 30: Library Databases-Part 2 (Ages 12+) Free. Registration is required for all sessions (682-6400). Manlius Library, is located at 1 Arkie Albanese Ave.; manliuslibrary.org.

Folk Music Series continues at Liverpool Public Library

Liverpool Public Library’s Fourth Annual Folk Music Series continues with the following performances: Linda Russell - A History of 18th Century Women in Song on March 20 The Irish Channel Jazz Band - Traditional New Orleans Jazz on April 17 All performances begin at 2 pm. This season’s series is funded by the Friends of Liverpool Library. andin part with funds from New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Grant Program, a State Agency and the Cultural Resources Council, a Regional Arts Council For more information, visit the library’s website at LPL.org Liverpool Public Library is located at 310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY 13088.

Hard to believe, but in a few months, the school year will end.

The holiday season is over, football season is just a memory, and winter will be done soon. All good – and bad – things must come to an end. And that includes lives, too. In the new book “Dreadful Fates: What a Shocking Way to Go!” by Tracey Turner, illustrated by Sally Kindberg, you’ll learn about a few fatal finishes, extraordinary endings, and gruesome gravestones of people throughout history. As you probably know, there are all kinds of ways to leave this Earth. And while nobody really wants to go, sometimes things happen. Take, for instance, what befell thirty-five individuals who tried, over the years, to get a free soda by shaking a vending machine. The machine tipped over on them and…. oops. Accidents like that are as ancient as time. Scientists once found a skeleton of a man beneath a huge stone in Wiltshire, England. They think he was helping to move one of the stones and what happened, well, that must’ve hurt. But is this subject funny? You decide, but be careful what you choose. In 1599, the King of Burma died laughing… If you’ve got middleschoolers around, you know how they love a good shiver and they love out-grossing their friends. What they’ll find inside “Dreadful Fates” will tickle them to death. Reaching back as far as ancient times (but including some recent deadly deeds), author Tracey Turner buries kids in dozens of short, silly and shuddery endings of the rich, the common, geniuses, doofuses, and those in the wrong place at the wrong time. This isn’t one of those give-a-kid-a-nightmare books, though: Turner and illustrator Sally Kindberg give their subject a lighthearted twist, which makes it perfect for all but the most sensitive of young souls. For 9-to-12-year-olds, “Dreadful Fates” is a great book to have when they’re ready to kill some time in a fun way. And in The End, buying this book is way better than buying the farm.

Fayetteville Free Library

Programs for kids offered in March Preschool storytime: Fabulous 4s and 5s

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills.

Preschool storytime: Terrific 2s and 3s

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Nurture 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

First steps

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. A language building program using music, movement, rhymes and stories. For toddlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime.

Kiddie Cafe

Wednesdays from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Drop in to Cafe 300 for puzzles, coloring sheets, lacing cards, kids music, snacks and fun!

Cuddletime

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult.

Smartplay

Friday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Free play program for preschoolers featuring 5 play stations based on early literacy skills. Drop in any time from 10:30-noon.

Old school video games and pizza party

Monday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. Join us for pizza and traditional video games. Please call to register.

Lego’s at the library

Friday, March 25th at 10 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m.. Please register for one of the two sessions.

‘Glee’ karaoke revolution

Friday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Love Glee? Join us for Glee Karaoke Revolution. Tell all your friends! Registration Required.

Teen cafe

Wednesdays from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. Teens can drop in to study or take a break from schoolwork, listen to music by request, and enjoy half priced nachos. Teen books, movies and magazines will be on display each week.

Make your own comic

Monday March 7 at 6 p.m. Join us in Cafe 300 for an introduction to bitstrips.com, a website where you can make your own comic strips. Learn how to use the site, then take home what you’ve learned and create a comic about your favorite book. Then send it to us here for a chance to have it posted on our website! Registration Required as space is limited.

Health & Nutrition

• Syracuse Parent and CNY Family • March 2011

Eat Right during National Nutrition Month Explore ‘Kids Eat Right!’ By Susan Branning, MBA, RD, CNSD, CDN Every year during the month of March, the American Dietetic Association along with Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians across the country celebrate National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color” which encourages consumers to remember to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein and dairy on their plates everyday. We all know that eating healthy is important to families everyday, not just in March, so in November, the American Dietetic Association and American Dietetic Association Foundation launched their joint initiative, the Kids Eat Right campaign, which aims to promote healthier eating among families by reaching out to parents and caretakers with recipes, articles, weekly tips and videos all designed by Registered Dietitians. The Kids Eat Right campaign has three cornerstones: Shop Smart - To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table. Cook Healthy - Involve your child in the cutting, mixing and preparation of all meals. Even a snack can be healthy. Eat Right - Sit down together as a family to enjoy a wonderful meal and the opportunity to share the day’s experiences with one another. With so much nutrition information available from such a wide variety of sources, it’s important to know where to go for reliable nutrition information. To learn how to help your family eat healthier and achieve a healthier lifestyle and to take part in the Kids Eat Right campaign visit: eatright.org/kids. For trusted sources of reliable nutrition information, be sure to look for the RD (Registered Dietitian) credential. Susan Branning, MBA, RD, CNSD, CDN, is a clinical nutrition manager at Upstate University Hospital.

Rainbow Penne Pasta (by Melissa Ohlson, MS, RD, LD) Here’s just a sample of one great recipe from Kids Eat Right that will help you and your family eat right:

Servings: 8 (1 cup servings), Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 16-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium-size red bell pepper, thinly sliced; slices halved ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions 1.Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. 2.Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. 3.Add the garlic and sauté 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully release into the oil. 4.Add the broccoli, beans, pepper, 3 tablespoons water, and salt. 5.Cover and adjust heat to medium. Steam, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until the broccoli is hot and the pepper is crisp tender. 6.Toss the pasta with the vegetables. Top with the Parmesan cheese and fresh pepper. Cooking Tips For a spicier flavor, add more garlic and/or pepper. Substitute any vegetables your children (or you) like, varying cooking time as needed.

Safety alert

Common dangers to kids on the home front Often overlooked safety traps put children at risk Each year in the U.S., more than 2,000 children under the age of 14 die as a result of a home injury, according to Safe Kids USA, a non-profit organization. “Parents often underestimate their kids’ abilities and overestimate their intelligence,” says Chrissy Cianflone, director of program operations at Safe Kids USA. “They think, my child’s too smart to do X and they often don’t realize how strong their kids are.” There are so many things to think about as you safe-proof your home to protect small children that it’s easy to overlook important risks. Most people are aware of common safety measures like covering your electrical outlets, keeping your child away from hot stoves and watching them like a hawk as they bathe, but there are other dangers that don’t readily come to mind.

Cords from window treatments

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, one child a month between the ages of 7 months and 10 years dies from strangulation or is severely injured by near strangulation from the loose strings or

cords on window blinds and shades. A window covering advertised as cord-less does not mean that it is truly cord-free. Kenney Manufacturing’s new Truly CordFreeTM Roman Shades use a twist wand to raise and lower the shade and inner mechanisms to eliminate all strings and cords. kenney.com.

Dressers and other tall furniture

Dressers are dangerous because they are heavy, not always well balanced and can be pulled over if a child tries to climb them. An unsteady toddler trying to climb doesn’t understand that a heavy object can topple. Invest in brackets found at home improvement stores or baby stores like Babies R Us to anchor dressers, TVs and wall units. Keep heavier items on lower shelves or in lower drawers, and don’t keep remote controls or temptations like candy or toys on top of furniture. BabiesRUs.com .

Window screens

Never rely on a window screen to keep children safe from an open window. Screens are for keeping insects out, not for keeping kids in. Invest in heavier child-proof

window screens, which cost under $30. Don’t place furniture by a window, potentially creating a climbing opportunity and the associated risk. cpsc.gov/cpscpub/ prerel/prhtml00/00126.html.

Open medication containers

Be vigilant about your child’s safety away from home. A risky situation can exist when a child visits a grandparents’ home where pills may be left within their reach. Vitamins and OTC medications can be extremely dangerous to children. Remind family members and caretakers to buy pill bottles with child safety caps and keep all medicines and pills out of your child’s reach, preferably locked up.

Under the kitchen sink

More than 100 children ages 14 and under die each year from unintentional poisoning, according to Safe Kids USA. In addition to household cleaning supplies, pesticides, cosmetics, art supplies, paint products and alcohol are dangerous to children. To avoid accidental poisoning, store these products up high in locked cabinets. It is a good idea to install a safety latch to keep the doors to under the kitchen sink secured at all times.

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through April 12. This session will also include our semi-annual clothing exchange. As always, childcare is available. We ask for a donation of $2 per child per week, but we encourage moms to attend even if they are unable to contribute to child care. Community Wesleyan Church is located at 112 Downer St. in Baldwinsville. Parking is located off Frawley Drive or Ford Street. Call the church office at 638-2222 for more information. Registration is not required. You may attend any or all weeks!

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 3-8 AND THEIR FAVORITE ADULTS cost: $16 per person. Lunch is included. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Wandering Wonderland Characters, a Happy Unbirthday Parade, Indoor Croquet, Magician, Storytelling, Movie Clips, Skits, Multiple Crafts including Design-Your-Own-Hat, Beautiful Basket Raffles and FROLICKING, FOOLISH FUN FOR EVERYONE!!! For ticket information go to www.SGCKiwanis.com or call Grace at 488-5628 or Martha at 488-8028 ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO GOLISANO

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In our schools

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Families helping families

Child Health Plus from New York State and Total Care provides free or low-cost health insurance for children who qualify up to age 19. Caitlin Donnelly

Child Health Plus coverage includes: No Co-Pays

Well-Child Visits

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Kim Saffioti, Leah Stuck and Leighanne Herd will hold the next ADHD support group meeting on Feb. 14.

ADHD support group formed in Liverpool

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After the first meeting on Jan. 10, the trio agreed that the parent participants have brought their own goals to the group. At the first meeting, many expressed an By Caitlin Donnelly interest in learning more about ADHD editor@eaglestarreview.com in general, available resources, strategies on behavior management, and forging Nearly one in ten school-aged children relationships with other parents in the are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hy- group. peractivity Disorder. “Parents in the group are able to reFor some, it’s just a late to one another in statistic. To a parent raisa compassionate way ing an ADHD child, it’s when they have some life changing, which is information to share. why the Liverpool CenThere’s such power in March 14: ADHD and tral School District now hearing other people’s executive functioning offers an ADHD parent stories,” said Saffioti. April 11: Medication Q & A support group. “There were a lot of May 9: Managing family The group—created tissues passes around relations and organized by Kim the first meeting, a lot of June 13: Transitioning to Saffioti, ADHD coach; tears as parents shared summer fun Leah Stuck, Nate Perry their stories. Having Aug. 8: Start the school year Elementary psychologist; an ADHD child is not positive and Leighanne Herd, what you think of when NPE fourth grade teachyou go into parenting. er—started last fall, after It’s difficult,” said Herd. “These parents Saffioti and Herd both voiced the need for should be commended for getting up a parent support group in a community. everyday, and be told that they’re doing “People don’t understand that ADHD OK,” said Herd. affects the whole family, not just the child The last meeting drew approximately or the parent,” said Herd, and it is impor- 20 people, and the trio hopes to see many tant for parents to share stories and relate familiar faces, along with new ones, at the to other parents going through the same next meeting. situation. “We basically offer the safe environWhen the trio presented the school dis- ment for the families and the time and trict with the idea for the support group, they take away from it what they need,” the district was very supportive and gave said Stuck. the go-ahead shortly after, said Stuck. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 With backgrounds in medicine (Saffioti p.m. the second Monday each month in is also a registered nurse), psychology and the Nate Perry Elementary School Liteaching, and a having been personally brary, and each meeting is complete with affected by ADHD, the three women had handouts and guest speakers. The support a good basis to start planning, and a con- group is free, and no sign-up is required. sensus on running the group was reached For more information about the ADHD very quickly, said Herd. support group, contact Leah Stuck at 453The group is open to Liverpool families 0272 or email her at Lstuck@liverpool. and teachers raising ADHD children from k12.ny.us. pre-school to adulthood.

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Child care directory

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Pre-School & Nursery School Programs

Pre-School and nursery school programs generally serve children 3 to5 years of age and follow the school calendar, closing for the summer, school breaks and holidays. Private or public schools may operate full-day programs in their buildings, but non-school programs generally operate less than 3 hours per day unless they are licensed as child care centers. Hours of operation are not listed as they vary greatly. Please call programs for their specific schedules. Though some of the programs listed below are licensed as child care centers and some are school-based programs which fall under State Education Department standards, part-day community nursery and pre-school programs are not required to be regulated in NY State. Some may choose to voluntarily register with the State Education Department, but are typically not inspected. Parents are encouraged to inquire about health and safety standards when interviewing programs. A Time to Grow Nursery School The Wesley Center, Main Street, Fabius 13063 Director: Deborah Gleason 683-9901 Abundant Life Academy 7000 All Nations Boulevard, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Alice Haywood 463-7300 Baldwinsville Nursery School First United Methodist Church, 17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Julie Dillon 635-5723 Bellevue Heights Nursery School 2112 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13207 Director: Michelle Ulm 475-2344 Bishop’s Academy at Holy Family Nursery School & Pre-K 130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse 13219 Director: Helen Chajka 487-8515 Bishops Academy at Most Holy Rosary 1031 Bellevue Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Director: Kathleen McDermott 476-6035 Blessed Sacrament Pre-K 3129 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Andrea Polcaro 463-1261 Bright Beginnings Nursery School 601 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Terry Doolittle 637-4413 or 6375837

Choosing child care that fits By Peggy Liuzzi Executive Director, Child Care Solutions There’s no one-size fits all solution to families’ child care needs. There are many factors to consider when looking for a child care program that works for both children and their parents. Luckily families in CNY have a variety of child care options from which to choose. Here are some things to think about.

Know your child:

Some children thrive in a busy classroom with several teachers and a group of children all in the same age range. Other children are more comfortable with one caregiver and a smaller group of children of different ages. Think about your child’s age, interests and temperament when exploring possible child care settings.

Make a list of your family’s needs:

Do you need a program that is close to home or work or in-between? What hours of care do you need to fit your work schedule and daily commute? If you have more than one child, do you want all your children in the same program? Does your school-age child need transportation between his or her school and after-school program?

Know your options:

Develop a list of potential programs that might be a good fit for you and your child. Start by searching the Child Care Solutions website at childcaresolutions.org for a list of child care centers, family child care homes, pre-schools and after-school Broadbent Nursery School 112 Chapel Street, Fayetteville 13066 Contact: 637-6124 Bumblebee Preschool 3474 Stiles Road, Syracuse 13209 Director: Annette Cregan 546-6238 or 478-7828 Cathedral Academy at Pompei School 915 North McBride Street, Syracuse 13208 Director: Patricia Schmidt 422-8548 Catholic Charities: Operates Pre-K programs for children ages 3 to 5 years of age. Enrollment priority is given to neighborhood residents. •Bishop Foery Foundation, 100 Edmund Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Larry King 475-8316 •Hawley Youth Center, 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Rick Kline 472-6343 •Northside CYO Preschool, 527 North Salina Street, Syracuse 13208 Director: Felicia Castricone 474-7428, Ext. 11 •Vincent House, 500 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: 475-9844, Ext. 20 (The) Crayon Box Nursery School @ OCM BOCES 6820 Thompson Road, Syracuse 13221 Director: Nancy Slominski 433-2635

programs in your area. Child Care Solutions also provides free, personalized referrals to child care programs in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties that match your specific criteria. And be sure to check with family and friends to see what child care programs they use.

Research costs and financial assistance:

Child care costs vary greatly depending on the program, hours and the age of your child. There are also several resources that can assist eligible parents with the cost of child care. These include the Dependent Care Tax Credit, employer Flexible Spending Accounts, county child care subsidies and child care scholarship programs. To learn more, contact Child Care Solutions.

Take time to visit and ask lots of questions:

At Child Care Solutions, we always encourage parents seeking child care for the first time or making a change in their child’s care to visit several programs before making a decision. This is your opportunity to get a feel for each setting and to gather information about the program. When possible, visit at a time when you can observe the adults interacting with the children and see the children at play. Look for a safe environment with good health practices like hand washing. Ask to see the outdoor play space as well as the indoor space and find out what a typical day is like for the children. Ask specific questions about mealtimes, napping, TV and computer time, early literacy activities, and discipline techniques. For specific information about child care options, financial aid and a checklist of questions for screening child care, contact Child Care Solutions at 315-446-1220 or 888-729-7290, ext. 303 or childcaresolutions.org.

East Syracuse-Minoa Pre-K Program at Park Hill School 303 Roby Avenue, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Carol Feldmeier 434-3801

Erwin Nursery School Erwin Methodist Church, 920 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse 13210 Director: Nancy Pulver 472-5580 UPK also available.

Eastwood Baptist Nursery School 3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Cheryl Clark 463-1930

Fairmount Nursery School 4801 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13219 Director: Deborah Luke 487-8507

Elbridge ABC Preschool 119 Main Street, Elbridge 13060 Director: Madeline Nolan 689-3797 or 253-8969 (home)

Faith Heritage Pre-K Program 3740 Midland Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Kathleen LaCourse 469-7777

ENABLE @ Exploring Your World 620 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Gretchen Lee 218-0296

Faith Lutheran Nursery School 6142 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Barb Snyder 699-6087 Continued on next page

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Friends in Faith Christian Preschool 603 Tulip Street, Liverpool 13088 Director: Becky Krebs 457-4090 Holy Trinity Pre School 37 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Helen Glowacki 685-5820 Huntington Family Center Pre-K 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Robin Manning 476-3157 Lafayette Nursery School 1875 North Road, Tully 13159 Director: Esther LaClair 677-3644 Little Eagles at Saint Ann’s Pre-K and Nursery School 4471 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse 13219 Contact: 468-6441

Director: Judy Wight 457-3934

Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031

Luther Memorial Nursery School 435 South Main Street, Syracuse 13212 Director: Kathy Hathaway 458-1481

Montessori Discovery School 109 Waring Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Kristin Colton 446-0204

Manlius Pebble Hill Pre-K 5300 Jamesville Road, Dewitt 13214 Director of Admissions: Lynne Allard 446-2452

Montessori School of Syracuse 155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary Lawyer-O’Connor 4499033

MANOS West 109 Shonnard Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Director: Theresa Pagano 435-4608

Northminster Nursery School and Early Childhood Center 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindy Fowler 458-2669

Marcellus Parent Nursery School 15 West Main Street, Marcellus, NY 13108 Director: Charlene Welsh 673-4395

Little Lamb Christian Preschool 420 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Janice Cooper 452-3302

Mario Tomasetti Pre-School Sydney Johnson Vocational Center, 573 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Patricia Phillips 435-4519

Liverpool Christian Pre School 800 4th Street, Liverpool 13088

Merriday School 1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203

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North Syracuse Early Education Pre-K 205 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Barbara Poole 218-2200 Onondaga Central Preschool Rockwell Elementary School, 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 Director: Margaret Hart 552-5070 P.E.A.C.E. Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start P.E.A.C.E. Inc. operates multiple Head Start sites throughout Onondaga County; most of the sites are licensed by NY State. Sessions for 3 to 5 year olds run either part or full day. Participants must meet income guidelines. Home-based, center-based and Early Head Start program options are available. For an application or more information call 470-3300 or 470-3346. Head Start and Early Head Start center-based programs are regulated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. No fee. •Baldwinsville Head Start, 110 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 •Cicero Head Start, 6221 Route 31, Cicero 13039 •Dunbar Head Start, 1453 South State Street, Syracuse 13205 •Jordan-Elbridge Head Start, 25 North Main Street, Jordan 13080 •Lafayette Head Start, 2777 Route 11 North, Lafayette 13084 •Merrick Head Start, 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse 13204 •Rockwell Head Start, 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 •St Brigid’s Head Start, 810 Willis Avenue, Syracuse 13204 •St. Daniel’s Head Start, 3020 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 •Sumner Head Start, 215 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210 Peanut Butter Nursery School 126 Terry Road, Syracuse 13219 Director: MaryAnn Halsey 488-0284

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Playschool Preschool First Baptist Church, 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Wendy Mapstone 416-3374 Presbyterian Weekday Nursery School 64 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Susan Wolken 635-7391 Radisson Nursery School North Entry Road in the Aspen House, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Kristine Weaver 635-2815

Rockefeller Nursery School 350 Nottingham Road, Syracuse 13210 Director: Gretchen Brown 472-8130 Saint Matthew’s Over the Rainbow Day Care Center 214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, 13057 Director: Barbara Falcone-Quonce 438-4328 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Route 31, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Gell 652-9364 Saint Joseph’s Preschool 5600 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Shari Wolfe 484-2153 Saint Margaret’s Nursery School 201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Sue Donze 455-5791 Saint Paul’s United Methodist Nursery School 2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 Director: Rebecca Emerson 469-0541 Saint Rose of Lima Pre-K 411 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Susan Sees 458-6036 Skaneateles Nursery School St. James Episcopal Church, East Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Darcy Sisto 685-8543 Syracuse City School District Pre-K/ Universal Pre-K Programs The Syracuse City School District operates state funded Pre-K programs at various sites throughout the city. For more information call 435-4276.

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•Bellevue, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse 13207 •Blodgett, 312 Oswego Street, Syracuse 13204 •Central Village Housing, 203 East Castle Street, Syracuse 13205 •Delaware Academy, 900 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13204 •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 416 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 •Dr. King Toddlers (EI), 419 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 •Dr. Weeks, 710 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 •Elmwood, 1728 South Avenue, Syracuse 13205 •Franklin Magnet, 428 South Alvord Street, Syracuse 13207 •Frazer Magnet, 741 Park Avenue, Syracuse 13204 •Grant, 2400 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 •Hughes Magnet, 345 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse 13210 •Huntington, 400 Sunnycrest Road, Syracuse 13206 •Lemoyne, 1528 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse 13208 •Levy, 111 Fellows Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 •McKinley-Brighton Magnet, 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse 13205 •Meachem, 171 Spaulding Avenue, Continued on page 10

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The ever important personal essay By Maria Badami Finally, March is here and the last of the college applications are submitted. For those seniors and parents of seniors who have reached this point, congratulations. We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Give it a few weeks and I am sure you will all be on speaking terms again soon! For those that have put off the college application process, and are now beginning to contemplate this gargantuan task, I offer some perspective on the ever important college essay. For years now I’ve been preaching that the student’s transcript, challenging curriculum, GPA and SAT or ACT scores were the most important in the application decision process. While still very important, the new reality is that the personal essay is growing increasingly in importance. Why would a short single page essay matter so much? All things being the same or similar (grades, scores, activities, recommendations), the essay suddenly becomes meaningful and often the tie breaker. According to the National Association of College Admission Counseling, in 1993 only 14% of colleges indicated that the personal essay was of “considerable importance” in deciding who gets in, as opposed to 26% in 2009. That goes

up considerably among the most selective colleges. So how difficult is it to write a personal essay? Let me explain. The personal essay is intended to be a composition where the student’s voice is meant to come through. Students are challenged to share in the firstperson an experience, event, thing that has had a meaningful impact on them and how. Not that difficult you say? Well it is if you have not had experience or learned how to write this way. The typical high school curriculum emphasizes analytical and argumentative essays, not self reflective prose. Even the best students taking AP English courses are not taught this, practicing expository writing instead. I do not have an answer for how to tackle this challenge. It is not my place to change our students’ curriculum or college’s choice of essay format. I do know, however, that I spend the bulk of my time with students having them read samples of personal prose and exercising their own skills in this writing style.

Maria Badami is a college admissions consultant with College Directions of CNY, 7030 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY. 243-6658. collegedirectionscny.com.

Nottingham Senior Tradition - Get Your Name in Lights One of Nottingham High School’s traditions is to celebrate the seniors as they make plans for life after college. When you have made a decision about college, the military or work, please let the school know and we’ll post your information on the outdoor 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

electric sign. Many Nottingham families make it a tradition to take a photo of the sign with their student’s name on it. Nottingham is proud of its grads, and would like to share the excitement with the school and our community.

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.

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CONGRATS! The following students have been accepted to college for fall 2011:

3 Nottingham senior Nick Jones was accepted early decision to Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. 3 Nottingham senior Daniel barbour was accepted at LeMoyne College as a Leader Scholar. barbour is considering a major in English (creative writing) with a minor in music. 3 Nottingham senior Raya Redmond recently received her early admission letter from the Rochester Institute of Technology. 3 Nottingham senior Wednesday Shedd will be attending Marywood University, dual majoring in special education and elementary education. To have your child and his college of after-high school plans listed, please email NY GEARUP at nygearup@syr.edu.

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Trinity Nursery School 8396 Morgan Road, Clay 13041 Director: Donna Klopfer 652-9186

United Church of Christ Nursery School 215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Sharon Catalino 652-3650 Village Nursery School 310 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Martha Bradshaw 637-9683 West Side Nursery 303 Kasson Road, P.O. Box 266, Camillus 13031 Directors: Nancy Jenner-Gabriel, 488-0147

Director: Katie Polhamus 458-4233 â&#x20AC;˘Learn As You Grow 8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Emily Tinsley 699-7189

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Solvay School District 103 Third Street, Solvay 13209 Contact: Eric Larison 468-1111 Solvay Collaboration Sites: Solvay Residents Only •Learn As You Grow 120 North Orchard Road, Solvay 13209 Director: Kristie Rubino 487-0821

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12 years in a group setting. School-age programs that operate separately from other child care programs are registered by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Registered programs must meet minimum requirements for health, safety, nutrition, child’s programming and staff training. Drop in programs and programs operated by public or private schools, for enrolled students only, are exempt from NYS School-Age Child Care Registration. See listings under “Child Care Centers” for Centers that provide a school-age option within their program. Atonement Child Care Center - SACC

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Blessed Sacrament School-Age 3129 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Andrea Polcaro 463-1261 Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse Four locations available: •Hamilton Street Club, 201 Hamilton Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Kelly Petrilli 579-1050 Summer program is available. •East Fayette Street Club, 2100 East Fayette Street, Syracuse 13224 Director: Kirby Dar Dar 472-6727 Summer program is available. •Shonnard Street Club, 201 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Sameerah Owens 475-5069 Summer program is available. •Central Village Club, 212 Van Buren Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Syeisha Byrd 425-1965 Summer program is available. Brewerton Community Child Care 5395 Orangeport Road, Brewerton 13029 Director: Michele Sidman 668-7444 Continued on next page

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Solvay, 13209 •Soule Road Elementary, 8338 Soule Road, Liverpool 13090 •Stonehedge Elementary, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus 13031 •Wetzel Road Elementary, 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 •Willowfield Elementary, 3900 Route 31, Liverpool 13090

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Catholic Charities: Sponsors child care programs for children 5 through 12 years of age. Enrollment priority is given to neighborhood residents. The programs are free or charge nominal fees. The sites also offer summer programs. •Bishop Foery Foundation, 100 Edmund Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Larry King 475-8316 •Vincent House Elementary Program, 500 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: 475-9844 Community Kids 1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Bettie Graham 214-3676 Contact Community Services – Paving R Way Lincoln Middle School, 1613 James Street, Syracuse, 13203 Contact: Softin Miller 251-1400 Happy Campers School Age Child Care 6221 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Annette Oliva 699-9701 Summer program is available. Holy Family Extended Day Care 130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse 13219 Director: Tina Dee 484-7852 Huntington Family Centers, Inc. School Age Program 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Karla Nesbitt 476-3157 Jewish Community Center After School Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Lori Innella-Venne 445-2360 King’s Kids Christian Child Care SACC Program 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Marjorie Edwards 682-5034 Koala Kare School Age Program 3448 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021 Lafayette After School Program Route 20, Grimshaw Elementary School, Lafayette 13084 Director: Beverly Oliver 677-3152 Marcellus Community Child Care Center SACC Program 1 East Main Street, Marcellus 13108 Director: Sharon Morgan 673-2608 Summer program is available. Merriday School 1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203 Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031 Summer program is available. Montessori School of Syracuse 155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary O’Connor 449-9033 (The) New School 5205 Jamesville Road,

Dewitt 13214 Contact: Tamara Breed 475-6453

Saint Margaret’s 201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Susanne Donze 455-5791 Summer program is available. Saint Matthew’s Over the Rainbow 214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Barbara Quonce 437-8319 Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Helen O’Malley 476-7508 Say Yes Programs •Bellevue Elementary, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse, 13207 Site Director: Carole Bildstein 807-8628 •Blodgett Elementary, 312 Oswego Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Sylvia Martinez-Daloia 8078632 •Delaware Academy, 900 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Asomgyee Pamoja 552-4871 •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , Elementary 416 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Site Director: Nira Taru 350-4671 •Dr. Weeks Elementary, 710 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Site Director: Jennifer Dombroske 807-8634 •Elmwood Elementary, 1728 South Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Site Director: Vincent Cobb •Franklin Magnet Elementary, 428 South Alvord Street, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Sheila Kusi 807-8638 •Frazer Magnet Elementary, 741 Park Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Kristi Eck •Huntington Elementary, 400 Sunnycrest Road, Syracuse 13206 Site Director: Rhoda Smith 481-1301 •Lemoyne Elementary, 1528 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse 13208 Contact: 807-8631 •McKinley-Brighton Magnet Elementary 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse, 13205 Site Director: Roshana Daniel 481-0520 •Meachem Elementary, 171 Spaulding Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Site Director: Jennifer Holland 552-8300 •Porter Elementary , 512 Emerson Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Tanesha Cameron-Cole 8078637 •Roberts Elementary, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Nicole Miller •Salem Hyde Elementary, 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Site Director: Ahmeed Turner 807-8629 •Seymour Magnet Elementary, 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Janet Quinones-Eatman 3504717 •Van Duyn Elementary, 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Jenna La Manna 679-0399 •Webster Elementary, 500 Wadsworth Street, Syracuse 13208 Site Director: Jessica Earley 744-4439

STRIVE / Samuel and Lydia Clark Foundation 218 Webster Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Lisa PalmerMoore 476-2538

Syracuse Northeast Community Center 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Tom Bazydlo 472-6343 St. - See “Saint” Rothschild SACC Program 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Cheryl Livshin 445-0049 The Salvation Army–Citadel Corporation 749 South Warren Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Denise Cole 479-1334 Town of Dewitt/Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Series) at Tecumseh Elementary 901 Nottingham Road, Jamesville 13078 Contact: Lori Wirth 446-9250 Tully After School Program Tully Elementary School, 20 South State Street, Tully 13159 Contact: Kelly Uyehara 3456390 YES - See “Town of Dewitt” YMCA School Age Care Programs The YMCA sponsors programs for children in grades K-7. YMCA of Greater Syracuse 340 Montgom-

ery Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Liz Horne 474-6851, ext. 315 •East Hill Elementary, 410 Blackmore Road, Camillus 13031 •K. C. Heffernan Elementary, 2 Reed Parkway, Marcellus 13108 •Kinder Kids Club, Fairmount Free Methodist Church, 804 Onondaga Road, Syracuse 13219 •Lyncourt School, 2707 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 •Onondaga Road Elementary (including Split Rock and Stonehedge Schools), 703 Onondaga Road, Syracuse 13215 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Baldwinsville) 2725 West Entry Road Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Lesley Wilcox 635-1050 •Palmer Elementary, 7864 Hicks Road, Baldwinsville 13027 •Reynolds Elementary, 222 Deerwood Drive, Baldwinsville 13027 •Van Buren Elementary, 14 Ford Street, Baldwinsville 13027 •Northwest Area, 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville 13027 •Ray Middle School, Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville 13027 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (North Area) 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Holly Kontak 451-2562 •Allen Road Elementary, 803 Allen Road, North Syracuse 13212 Continued on next page

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•Bear Road Elementary, 5590 Bear Road, North Syracuse 13212 •Cicero Elementary, 5979 Route 31, Cicero 13039 •Kinder Kids Club, North Area YMCA, 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 •Lakeshore Road Elementary, 7180 Lakeshore Road, Clay 13041 •Roxboro Elementary, 200 Bernard Street, Mattydale 13211 •Smith Road Elementary, 5959 Smith Road, North Syracuse 13212 •Brewerton Elementary, 9530 Brewerton Road, Brewerton 13029 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (East Area) 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Kerry Coleman-Herrick 637-2025 •East Area, 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 •Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Salt Springs Street, Fayetteville 13066 •Minoa Elementary, 421 North Main Street, Minoa 13116 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Downtown) 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Catherine Ranieri 474-6851, ext. 310 •Roberts Elementary School, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 YMCA-WEIU of Auburn Ramsdell Elementary School, 9 North Chappell Street, Jordan 13080 Director: Cynthia Wingood 689-9078 YWCA School Age Care Programs Sponsors programs for children in grades K-6 in multiple elementary schools in various school districts. Contact: Tiano Palermo 424-0040 •Bellevue Elementary, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse 13207 •Elden Elementary, 29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville 13027 •Fremont Elementary, 115 West Richmond Road, East Syracuse 13057 •H.W Smith Elementary, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 •Roberts Elementary, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 •Salem Hyde Elementary, 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 •Zonta House, 401 Douglas Street, Syracuse 13203 Contact: Jackie O’Hara 474-0746

Child Care Centers

A child care center provides care in a nonresidential facility. Children are cared for in groups according to their age and the number of caregivers. Care can be provided for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Each center determines the ages of children they will accept into their program. Several child care centers do offer a school-age option within their program. All child care centers are licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Programs must meet minimum standards for health, safety, nutrition, and children’s programming. The staff and Director are required to meet specific education and/or work standards. Unless otherwise noted, all child care centers listed here are open during school holidays, breaks, and summers.

Atonement Lutheran Church Child Care Center 116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Pam Coppola 492-7407

Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School Syracuse University, M17 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13244 Director: Daria Webber 443-2471 Children’s Beginnings 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse 13261 Director: Tricia Barbaglia 448-0980 Children’s Learning Center 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Michele Ferguson 498-2346 Childtime Learning Centers Five centers offer care: •7453 Morgan Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Lisa Fingerman 451-5246 •4645 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Celena Scherfner 492-0294 •8439 Loop Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Stephanie Misner 635-1693 •3217 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Darlene Strodel 446-2027 •5112 West Taft Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Pamela Frear 452-7955 Cicero Family Sports Center 5575 Meltzer Court, Cicero 13039 Director: Michele Gannett 752-9622 County North Children’s Center, Inc 205 School Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Beth Pastel 451-8520 Creative Environment Day School 531 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Sheila C. Brittain 637-6071 ENABLE @ Exploring Your World 620 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Gretchen Lee 218-0296 (The) Gingerbread House 2500 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 Director: David Cole 471-4198 (The) Growing Place 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Nene Thornton, 446-5788 Honey Tree Day Care 3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Teresa Sobolewski 463-8118 Honey Tree Infant Center 3218 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Teresa Sobolewski 463-8118 Huntington Family Centers, Inc. Program 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: Robin Manning 476-3157 Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Shari Fauer 445-2040, ext. 120 Jordan-Elbridge Country Kids Day School Located in the Jordan United Methodist Church, 63 Elbridge Street, Jordan 13080 Director: Leora Chilson 689-9686

Jowonio School 3049 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13224 Director: Ellen Barnes 445-4010 KinderCare Learning Centers •5009 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Andrea Phillips 433-0089 •3787 Canvasback Drive, Liverpool 13090 Director: Kris Kline 622-0286 Koala Kare Day Care 3476 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021 Lean On Me Day Care Center 422 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Diana Presley 421-6380 Learn As You Grow, Inc •5684 South Bay Road, Cicero 13039 Director: Josh LaGrow 458-4233 •158 Highland Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Heather Rice 474-5627 •120 North Orchard Road, Solvay 13209 Director: Kristie Rubino 487-0821 •3711 Milton Avenue, Bldg. A, Camillus 13031 Director: Laura Sgouris 487-4132 •3711 Milton Avenue, Bldg. B, Camillus 13031 Director: Laura Sgouris 468-1491 •8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Emily Tinsley 699-7189 Little Apples Child Care Center at Blodgett School 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Director: Heather Luchsinger 435-5813. Only for children whose parents are employed by the Syracuse City School District. Little Lukes 5820 Heritage Landing Drive, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Jessica Ellis 701-1107 Little Lukes – Radisson 8282 Willett Parkway, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Meg Kellogg 857-0800 Living and Learning Centers, Inc. 4845 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Kathy Fiermonte 492-6609 Lydia’s Lullaby 213 Cannon Street, Syracuse 13205 Director: Marta Hewitt 471-4750

Marcellus Community Child Care Center 1East Main Street, Marcellus 13108 Director: Sharon Morgan 673-2608 North Area Family YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Michele Cimino 451-5101

Director: Karen Sweeney 468-3902 Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Helen O’Malley 476-7508 (The) Salvation Army Operates several child care facilities in our area. •Salina Street Infant and Parenting Day Care, 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Chandra Smith 479-1113 Priority enrollment for teen parents. •Cab Horse Commons Day Care Center, 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Mardea Warner 479-1113 Shining Stars Daycare Center, Inc. Three centers offer care: •5930 Bowman Road, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Greta McDowell 656-2180 •4581 Enders Road, Manlius 13104 Director: Jill Lane 682-3257 •120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool 13088 Director: Melissa Buczek 457-4500 Skaneateles Early Childhood Center, Inc. 1574 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Sarah Redding 685-8248 Small Wonders Child Care at Elmcrest Early Education Center 960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Michelle Hendricks 446-3220 SonShine Child Care Center 107 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Carol Luebbert Contact: Shelly Daignault 682-2895 St. See “Saint” Stepping Stone Child Care Center 2827 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Jennifer Sofia 635-2344 Syracuse University Early Education and Child Care Center Bldgs M-0 and M-1 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13224 Director: Joan Supiro 443-4482 Priority enrollment for S.U. students, faculty and staff. Temple Adath Rothschild Early Childhood Center 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Cheryl Livshin 445-0049 Together We Grow 7020 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Karin Mabe 656-2399 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center 4081 Route 31, Clay 13041 Director: Celena Scherfner 652-4301

On The Hill Child Care Center 4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Elizabeth Martini 492-9112

Upstate Day Care Center 650 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Clare White 464-4438

Parkside Children’s Services 301 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 Director: Sue Prince 468-1632

World of Wonder Child Care Center 5633 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Danielle Macholl 487-1487

Partners in Parenting 5402 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031

Thu Mar 3 Trail Tales. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Stories and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519. Prime Rib Buffet Dinner. 6-8:30 PM. Skyline Lodge, Highland Forest. $14.95/ adult, $7.50 ages 5-11, under 5 free. Preregister. 683-5550. Pine Grove Middle School Talent Showcase. 6 PM. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. 449-2948. Pajama Storytime. 6:30 PM. Kids ages 2-7 can wear their jammies and enjoy a story, craft, and book signing with author Fran Paige. Dewitt Community Library. 446-3578. CNY Autism Society of America. 7-9 PM. Jowonio School. 3049 E. Genesee St, Syracuse. 447-4466. Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra - British Invasion. 7:30 PM. Featuring the music of Queen, The Who, and more. St. Lucy’s Church. 423 Gifford St, Syracuse. 445-4523. Fri Mar 4 Family 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 Mar 5 Home Depot Kids Workshops. 9 AMnoon. Children ages 5-12 accompanied 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 local Home Depot. Pancake Breakfast. 9 AM-noon. Beaver

Sun Mar 6 Free Sunday at the Sciencenter. Noon5 PM. Free admission. Sciencenter, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Pure Nonsense! Read Across America. Noon-5 PM. 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. Preregister. 682-6400. Drop-in Family Art. 1-5 PM. Children and accompanying adults can make art collectively. Schweinfurth Memorial Art

Mon Mar 7 Monday Kicks. 10 AM-2 PM. Playful learning activities for ages 2-6. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. 585-263-2700. Childbirth Prep Class for Couples. 6:30-8:45 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. $80. Pre-register. 455-6MOM. Tue Mar 8 MOMS Club of Syracuse East Open House. 9-11 AM. Kids can play while moms can meet other stay at home moms and learn about the MOMS Club. Snacks provided. Manlius United Methodist Church. 111 Wesley St, Manlius. Free. 406-5294. Mom’s Morning Out. 9:30-11 AM. Coffee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Sciencenter 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. Wed Mar 9 Library Instruction for Home Schooled Students. 2 PM. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System, library databases, and internet searches. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400.

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• Piano/Keyboard • Ear Training • Percussion • Music Reading

Thu Mar 10 MOMS Club East. 10-11:30 AM. Monthly gathering for kids and moms who choose to stay home full or part time. Manlius United Methodist Church. 111 Wesley St, Manlius. Free. 406-5294. Continued on next page

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Center, Auburn. $5/project. 255-1553. Maple Syrup Weekends. 1-4 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Family Folk Dance. 2-4 PM. Live music and caller along with book & bake sale. Sponsored by The New School, a private K-8 school in Dewitt. United Church of Fayetteville. 475-6453. SSYO Side-by-Side Concert. 2 PM. Featuring the Syracuse Symphony Youth Orchestras. Mulroy Civic Center. $8/children, $12/adults. 424-8222.

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Lake Nature Center. $2.50-$4.50. Reservations for groups of 10 or more. 638-2519. Pure Nonsense! Read Across America. 10 AM-8 PM. Literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 10 AM-2 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Mix It Up! Art Class. 10:30 AM to noon. Young artists age 4-12 can explore a variety of media and use the galleries for inspiration. Everson Museum. $70/four class session. 474-0064. A World of Puppets. 11 AM. Family puppetry performance. Open Hand Puppet Theater. $6/children, $8/adults. Pre-register. 476-0466. Saturday Fly Tie. 11 AM-noon. Learn and share fly-tying techniques. Bring your own tools and materials. Baltimore Woods. Free. Pre-register. 673-1350. Together Book Club. 12:30-2 PM. Book club for kids ages 9-11 and their parents. Books, lunch, and childcare provided. Maxwell Memorial Library. Pre-register. 672-3661. Magic Circle Children’s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s theater featuring Sleeping Beauty. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 4493823. Hot Cocoa and Snow Series. 1-2:30 PM. Hands-on nature learning and hot chocolate. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $5/adult, $3/child, $15/family, includes snowshoe rental. Pre-register. 365-3588.

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Wed Mar 2 Library Instruction for Home Schooled Students. 2 PM. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System, library databases, and internet searches. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400. Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 PM. Club for mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Ruby Tuesday’s, Dewitt. Free. 308-0277.

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Tue Mar 1 Sciencenter Math Time. 10:30 AM. Story and math activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600.

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Things Fri Mar 11 Family Fun Night. 6-8 PM. Live entertainment, crafts, glassmaking and more. Corning Museum of Glass. Free. (607)9743306. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Sat Mar 12 Pancake Breakfast. 9 AM-noon. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $2.50-$4.50. Reservations for groups of 10 or more. 638-2519. Literature Live: Peter Rabbit! 10 AM-8 PM. Meet Peter Rabbit and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 10 AM-2 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. It’s Instrumental! 10:30 AM. Learn about orchestra instruments and make your own before the performance. Mulroy Civic Center. $5/children, $10/adults. 4248222. Mix It Up! Art Class. 10:30 AM-noon. Young artists age 4-12 can explore a variety of media and use the galleries for inspiration. Everson Museum. $70/four class session. 474-0064. Keep It Natural. 10:30-11:30 AM. Nature walk and outdoor education program. Baltimore Woods. $8. 673-1350. A World of Puppets. 11 AM. Family puppetry performance. Open Hand Puppet Theater. $6/children, $8/adults. Pre-register. 476-0466. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Noon. Runs down S Salina St in downtown Syracuse. Magic Circle Children’s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s theater featuring Sleeping Beauty. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 4493823. Hot Cocoa and Snow Series. 1-2:30 PM. Hands-on nature learning and hot chocolate. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $5/adult, $3/child, $15/family, includes snowshoe rental. Pre-register. 365-3588. Princess for a Day. 5:30-7:30 PM. Snacks, games, and hair baubles. Princess attire is encouraged. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $20/child. Pre-register. 435-8511. Monster Jam. 7 PM. Admission includes free pit party access from 3-6 PM. Carrier Dome. $10/kids, $15-$50/adults. (800) 745-3000. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

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Sun Mar 13 Literature Live: Peter Rabbit! Noon-5 PM. Meet Peter Rabbit and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 1-4 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. 024787

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Mon Mar 14 Maxwell Movie Night. 6 PM. Family

friendly films. Maxwell Memorial Library. Free. 672-3661. Learn to Sew. 6:30-8 PM. Hand and machine sewing lessons for ages 8-19. Oswego County Cooperative Extension, Mexico. $30/4 classes. Pre-register. 9637286. Childbirth Prep Class for Couples. 6:30-8:45 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. $80. Pre-register. 455-6MOM. Tue Mar 15 Mom’s Morning Out. 9:30-11 AM. Coffee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Sciencenter Animal Time. 10:30 AM. Animal-related story and craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600. Wed Mar 16 Purim Storytime. 10:30 AM. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. Dewitt Community Library. 446-3578. Library Instruction for Home Schooled Students. 2 PM. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System, library databases, and internet searches. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Thu Mar 17 Trail Tales. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Stories and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519. Th3. 5-8 PM. A common day each month where 17 Syracuse visual art venues are open to recognize and support local artistic achievements. Fri Mar 18 LEGO Mystery Build. 10:30 AM. Kids ages 6-12 can bring their own legos and create a themed masterpiece in 40 minutes. Dewitt Community Library. 4463578. Family Fun Spring Fling. 5:30-8 PM. Celebrate the arrival of spring with live animal demonstration, facepainting, dancing, and crafts. Juice box and popcorn for every child. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $10/child, adults/free. 695-2211. Corduroy Bear Storytime. 6 PM. Story & crafts. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. 449-2948. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Sat Mar 19 Pancake Breakfast. 9 AM-noon. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $2.50-$4.50. Reservations for groups of 10 or more. 638-2519. Literature Live: Curious George! 10 AM-8 PM. Meet Curious George and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 10 AM-2 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Continued on next page

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Sun Mar 20 Families Explore. Noon-4 PM. Explore the world through music, dance, crafts, and other activities. Corning Museum of Glass. $14/ages 20 and up, 19 and under are free. (607)974-3306. Literature Live: Curious George! Noon5 PM. Meet Curious George and enjoy literature-related activities for the whole family. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585-410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 1-4 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Mon Mar 21 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. Home School Expeditions. 1-2 PM. Discover the wonder of science in the great outdoors. Baltimore Woods. $12. Pre-register. 673-1350. Teen Book Discussion Group. 7 PM. For grades 6 and up. Dewitt Community Library. Free. Pre-register. 446-3578. More info Tue Mar 22 Mom’s Morning Out. 9:30-11 AM. Cof-

fee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Sciencenter Tactile Time. 10:30 AM. Toddlers and preschoolers explore their world through touch. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. (607) 272-0600. Expectant Parent Night Out. 6:30-8 PM. For new and expectant parents. Meet the Doulas of CNY. Ophelias Cafe. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Pre-register. 455-6MOM. Wed Mar 23 Library Instruction for Home Schooled Students. 2 PM. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System, library databases, and internet searches. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400. Fri Mar 25 Star Party. 7-9 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. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Sat Mar 26 Pancake Breakfast. 9 AM-noon. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $2.50-$4.50. Reservations for groups of 10 or more. 638-2519. Walk/Run for the CNY Ronald McDonald House. 9 AM. Willow Bay, Onondaga Lake park. 453-6712. In Another Galaxy...Weekend. 10 AM-8 PM. Robots, sci-fi art and games, and Star Wars artifacts. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585410-6359. Interactive Storytime with Jonas Sickler. 10 AM. Indestructible books for ages 2-4. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. 449-2948. Maple Syrup Weekends. 10 AM-2 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Mix It Up! Art Class. 10:30 AM-noon. Young artists age 4-12 can explore a variety of media and use the galleries for inspiration. Everson Museum. $70/four class session. 474-0064. Magic Circle Children’s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s theater featuring Sleeping Beauty. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 4493823. Hot Cocoa and Snow Series. 1-2:30 PM. Hands-on nature learning and hot chocolate. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $5/adult, $3/child, $15/family, includes snowshoe rental. Pre-register. 365-3588. Community Safety Day. 1-3 PM. Karate John’s Martial Arts Center. 8702 Brewerton Rd, Cicero. 699-1500. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Sun Mar 27 In Another Galaxy...Weekend. Noon-5 PM. Robots, sci-fi art and games, and Star Wars artifacts. Included with admission. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. 585410-6359. Maple Syrup Weekends. 1-4 PM. Tours of the demonstration sugarbush. Beaver

Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519.

Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

Mon Mar 28 Learn to Sew. 6:30-8 PM. Hand and machine sewing lessons for ages 8-19. Oswego County Cooperative Extension, Mexico. $30/4 classes. Pre-register. 9637286.

ONGOING EVENTS Amphibian Alert! March 21-April 9. Watch out for the migration of hundreds of amphibians after the first warm rainy night after equinox. Baltimore Woods. 673-1350. Childbirth Preparation & Refresher 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. GriefShare Support Group. 7 PM Mondays. Northside Baptist Church. 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool. 652-3160. High Point. 6:45-8:15 PM Wednesdays. Faith-based songs, games, and activities for kids in kindergarten through grade 5. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. 638-2222. Horsedrawn Hay/Sleigh Rides. 11 AM-4 PM weekends and school holidays through March 13. $5, under 5 free. Highland Forest. 683-5550. Kiddie Café. 10 AM-2 PM Wednesdays. Puzzles, coloring, kids music, snacks, and fun. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374. Morning Bird Walks. 7:30 AM Wednes-

Tue Mar 29 Mom’s Morning Out. 9:30-11 AM. Coffee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Sciencenter Earth Time. 10:30 AM. Earth-related story and craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600. Children’s Writers & Illustrators. 7 PM. Meet CNY’s own children’s writers and illustrators. Barnes & Noble, Dewitt. Free. 449-2948. Wed Mar 30 Library Instruction for Home Schooled Students. 2 PM. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System, library databases, and internet searches. Manlius Library. Free. Pre-register. 682-6400. Thu Mar 30 Trail Tale. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Stories and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War

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Mix It Up! Art Class. 10:30 AM-noon. Young artists age 4-12 can explore a variety of media and use the galleries for inspiration. Everson Museum. $70/four class session. 474-0064. Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime. 11 AM. Story & crafts. Barnes & Noble, Clay & Dewitt. 622-1066 & 449-2948. A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Noon-2:30 PM. For kids age 3-8 and accompanying adults. Wandering Wonderland characters, Happy Unbirthday Parade, indoor croquet, magician, storytelling, crafts, raffles and more. Sponsored by Solvay-GeddesCamillus Kiwanis to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital. Christ Community Church. 3644 Warners Rd, Syracuse. $16. 488-5628. Together Book Club. 12:30-2 PM. Book club for kids ages 9-11 and their parents. Books, lunch, and childcare provided. Maxwell Memorial Library. Pre-register. 672-3661. Magic Circle Children’s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s theater featuring Sleeping Beauty. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 4493823. Hot Cocoa and Snow Series. 1-2:30 PM. Hands-on nature learning and hot chocolate. Montezuma Audubon Center. 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. $5/adult, $3/child, $15/family, includes snowshoe rental. Pre-register. 365-3588. Maples and Music. 1-4 PM. Sugarbush tours, live music, and sweet maple treats. Baltimore Woods. $. Pre-register. 6731350. More info The World Begins at Home. 2 PM. Featuring the Syracuse Children’s Chorus and composer Nick Page. Eastern Hills Bible Church, Manlius. 478-0582. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

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Things days & Saturdays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. 638-2519. Music & Movement Class. 10 AM Thursdays. For ages 1-4 and a caregiver. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $10/class. Pre-register. 695-2211. Newborn Care Class. 6-8:30 PM Wednesdays and 2nd/3rd Mondays. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Room 5313. $20. 448-5515.Â Project FeederWatch. 10 AM-3 PM Saturdays through April 9. Collect important data about birds. Baltimore Woods. 673-1350. Sciencenter Showtime! 2 PM Saturdays. See science in action with an interactive presentation. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600. Sleigh Rides. 1-3 PM Sundays through March 27, weather permitting. Granger Homestead, Canandaigua. $5/adults, $3/children. 585-394-1472. Small Business & Personal Finance Seminars. Various topics, dates, and locations. Sponsored by Cooperative Federal. 473-0223. Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 PM Wednesdays. For kids age 5-10. Maxwell Memorial Library, Camillus. Free. 6723661. Teen Art Program. 4-6 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays. Liverpool Art Center. 101 Lake Drive, Liverpool. $60/ month. 234-9333.Â Teen Game Day. 2 PM Wednesdays. Dewitt Community Library. 446-3578. Visit the Easter Bunny. April 8-23. Free smiles, hugs and surprise gift. Great Northern & Shoppingtown Malls. 622-3011 or 446-9159. Weekend Walks With A Naturalist. 1:30 PM Saturdays & Sundays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission. 638-2519. Wellness Walking Group. 10 AM Mondays & Wednesdays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Free w/admission.

638-2519. 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; 5:456:45 PM Thursdays for ages 8-11; 3-4:15 PM Sundays for tweens/teens. CNY Yoga Center. 101 1st St, Liverpool. $. 622-3423. Â STORYTIMES Barnes & Noble Clay. Preschoolers, 10 AM Thursdays. Grades K-3, 7 PM Friday. 622-1066. Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Preschoolers 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. Preschool, Wednesday at 10:30 AM.Â 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. Preschool 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. Maxwell Memorial Library. Preschool for ages 3-5, Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30. Stories with Sally for 3 and under, Wednesdays at 10:30. Toddlers age 1-4, Saturdays at 10:30 AM. 672-3661. Minoa Library. 10:30 AM Wednesdays. 656-7401. NOPL Brewerton. 10:30 AM Mondays for ages 2-4. 11-noon Mondays playgroup for ages 6 months-5 years. 676-7484. NOPL Cicero. 6:30 PM Mondays (family 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. 4586184. 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 Museum, Rochester. Free with admission. 585-410-6359, Â EXHIBITS & SHOWS Both Ends of the Rainbow. Through March 13. Featuring student art. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn. $3. 255-1553. Face to Face: Portraits and the American West. Through early May 2011. Rockwell Museum of Art, Corning. (607) 974-4254. IMAX Movies. Toy Story 3 and more. MOST. $. 4259068. Fun, 2, 3, 4: All about a Number of Things. Learn the fun of applying math to everyday life. Sciencenter, Ithaca. Included with admission. 607-272-0600. Made in NY. March 26-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. Syracuseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first museum dedicated to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 weekends and school holidays.Â MOST. Admission. 4259068.

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Amphibian Alert! at Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Each spring during the first warm rainy night after the equinox, hundreds of amphibians creep from underground lairs to vernal pools. To find out when BWNC will attempt to observe this migration at Labrador Hollow, watch for alerts on its website, or call 673-1350 to be put on the alert list. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25 /family. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am4pm, closed Sundays. The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Baltimore Woods Nature in the City brings authentic natural science learning to K-6 grade urban school children. Holding programs in parks and neighborhood green spaces as well as the classroom, studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; earliest learning experiences in the sciences are relevant, meaningful and fun. Visit baltimorewoods.org for more information.

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up his sister from the school. Some parents may not be able to have their children attend preschool, or may not want them to go to school before kindergarten, and perhaps that is best for them and their family. If you are considering preschool or other child care for your children, turn to our child care directory on page 7 for a listing of wonderful institutions in our community. As for our children, preschool was the best decision, and one that formed a wonderful foundation for their education.

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