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Where have my babies gone? (And will they take me with them?) Now that school has begun again, I find myself busier than ever – making lunches and snacks, going over homework, bringing the kids to and from practice and constantly trying to make sure events and appointments are scheduled, prepared for and attended. This, along with normal chores such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and, of course, work, can be pretty stressful. Now that Cassidy is in third grade and Jacob is in second, I figured the logistics

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Make sure your little goblins are safe

Each Halloween, neighborhood streets are teeming with children in costumes, running from door to door to collect their sugary rewards. In all of the excitement, it is easy to forget the dangers that can be lurking, ready to spoil the fun. Here are a few tips to help ensure that doesn’t happen: When you spend money on your little one’s costume and the candy you will be doling out Halloween night, you can also purchase items that will help keep your kids visible – and safe – on that much-anticipated night. Flashlights and glowsticks not only are a fun way to light up the night, but also help motorists spot trick-or-treaters on the roadway. In addition, flashlights will help the kids avoid any uneven spots on the roadway and lawns, thus avoiding injuries due to a fall. If your child does wear a mask, make sure the eyeholes fit properly so they don’t have an obstructed view of the road and other hazards. Small children should never trick-or-treat alone. Perhaps you can form a group of trick-or-treaters with an adult to accompany them in order to have safety in numbers. If that is not possible, place a bowl of candy on your front porch and leave the light on for visitors to your home so that you can accompany your child on his or her expedition. If your child is old enough to go with friends, know their route. This way those who lag behind can be easily picked up. Lastly, when the children bring their loot home, make sure to go through the goodies yourself to make sure that unwrapped candy is discarded.

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of my day-to-day schedule would be more difficult than in previous years, what with more homework, more activities and more friends made as they join a new class. This actually has not been the case. The kids are maturing, and are able to help more – whether it be getting a snack themselves, making sure to present their completed homework to me for inspection and help or simply picking up after making a mess in the playroom. This has not

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‘Just a taste’ adds up page 9 Daily contacts: a summary page 10 Our “other child” at Walt Disney World this spring.

When it comes to a milestone, all’s Fair This year’s trip to the New York State Fair marked a milestone for our family: it was the first visit we’d taken without our stroller, or, as my husband calls it, our “other child.” Although Cassidy is now 8 and Jacob will soon be turning 7, we had always carted the double-seater with us to the fairgrounds. It served many purposes – among them toting the tired kids, so we didn’t hear choruses of “carry me” and “my feet hurt.” It also served the purpose of hauling coolers filled with drink boxes and other refreshments as well as any purchases made from Fair vendors. The stroller has seen a lot of action in its eight-plus years – including six trips to Walt Disney World and many a neighborhood garage sale. It has See Stroller on page 4

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Sweet Cicely offers up an odorous myrrh scent In Greek mythology, Myrrha was the mother of Adonis. To get her out of harm’s way, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, turned Myrrh into a tree. That very same myrrh tree (Commiphora myrrha) gives off a wonderfully fragrant reddish-brown sap. Myrrh trees are native to Yemen, Somalia, and the eastern parts of Ethiopia. But myrrh lends her name to the scientific name, “Myrrhis odorata” for the herb Sweet Cicely, for the plant when handled gives off a deep warm myrrh scent. Sweetness extends form the nose to the tongue because sweet cicely tastes as if it has been dunked in sugar. Its bright green, fern-like leaves and huge umbel-like clusters of white flowers make sweet cicely at home in the flowerbeds as well as the shady herb garden. It will grow up to three feet tall with a spread of up to three feet. It is one of the first herbs to leaf out in early spring and stays green until late fall. Bees and hummingbirds alike love this herb because it is one of the first nectar plants to appear, blooming in May and June. Use the large seed heads in dried flower arrangements. In Medieval times, servants crushed the inch long seeds, releasing an oil that they rubbed with cloths on to oak furniture to give it not only a deep gloss but also a heady myrrh fragrance. You can candy Sweet Cicely roots to serve as sweets or grate the roots raw into salads along with olive oil and vinegar. Use the anise-scented leaves and stalks in desserts. Chop fresh leaves to add to salads, and add a cupful of chopped leaves to rhubarb or fruit pies and cobblers. The leaves go nicely in summer fruit drinks. The lightly anise flavored dried leaves will lighten herbal tea blends. With it’s lightly anise flavor it goes well with baked fish and in herb vinegars. You can even boil the roots and eat them as you would potatoes or carrots. It’s the sweetness of the leaves that are most interesting. Try using the sweet leaves and stalks, whether fresh or dried, for up to half the sugar in fruit desserts. For best results, sow Sweet Cicely in the fall. Move the seedlings to a permanent location the following spring. Once started it is quite a carefree perennial that is hardy to USDA zone 3. Once germinated, it’s easy to grow. However, it can be difficult to germinate the seed because the seeds need to freeze and then thaw before germinating. Myrrh lends its name to the scientific name, See In the garden on page 5

“Myrrhis odorata” for the herb Sweet Cicely

Babies only balanced out the additional activities in which they are involved, but has also helped to lessen my stress. It is, however, a good news – bad news proposition, for as they grow and mature, they are also leaving behind some of the “baby-ness” that I love so much. When Jacob ties his cleats himself before football practice, I am glad I don’t have to crouch down to help him, but am also a bit sad that it seems those cleats are taking him farther away from that little bundle of joy I used to have to have to rock back to sleep at 3 a.m. Or, when Cassidy whips up a batch of brownies by herself (with me putting them in the oven, of course) I can’t help but pine for the times when I used to give her bottles of milk and despair over where her missing pacifier was. They are growing so fast now – Cassidy can ride most of the adult rides at the Fair, and Jacob is fine with me simply dropping him off at practice. The good news is, I can now reason with them – when they ask why something is or isn’t a good idea, I can explain it to them, and have them understand (even if they still don’t like that it’s not okay to get a puppy, eat ice cream for breakfast or stay up late on a school night.) The bad news is, they now make too much sense some-

Eagle Newspapers has a new home Office moves to James Street in Eastwood

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Eagle Newspapers, parent company of Parent, is now located at 2501 James St. in Syracuse. Eagle Newspapers, parent company of Parent, recently moved its office to the Eastwood Exchange building at 2501 James St. in Syracuse, kitty-corner from the Palace Theater. Now “nestled” in the heart of Eastwood, it is business as usual, from page 3

times, and the answer “Because I said so” just doesn’t fly anymore. They question. They argue. They always seem to want things faster, brighter, bigger, now. Since the day they were born, they have been like their friend Bob, sponges that absorb everything around them. As they’ve aged, they are now squeezing out that knowledge gained – forming opinions, being creative, excelling at school, sports and other activities and – yes – sometimes being difficult. But mostly, they make me sit back in pride and wonder, marveling at the two little adults that have grown out of something originally the size of a grain of rice. They’ve hit so many milestones – from their first smile, laugh and steps to their first report card and lost tooth – but have so many more milestones to meet. They are brimming with potential. You can almost see it in their eyes – the excitement of knowing there’s a road, wide and open with many twists and turns, ahead. And, boy, are they up for the trip. I just hope they let me come along for the ride, a mere passenger on their journey. Maybe they will, if I promise not to be too much of a backseat driver.

except with a more visible presence in the community it serves. The location was chosen with the newspapers’ readers in mind, according to company President David Tyler. See Eagle Newspapers on page 6

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also certainly seen better days – the brakes no longer work, the canopies are long gone and the wheels have lost quite a bit of their range of motion. It’s been thrown up on, covered in sand and used as everything from a “time out” seat to a dinner as well as (yikes!) changing table. The old girl has served her time, and is now being sent out to pasture. Perhaps we’ll donate her, although most likely she will end up in our yearly garage sale – at a bargain price, well below her worth. So it is with sadness that the unofficial end of summer has come and gone for our family, which will be down by one from this point forward, as the sun has set on the conveyance used to bring my children to their next stage in life. Rest easy, old friend.

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Wolves are returning to Beaver Lake Nature Center. On Saturday Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Mission: Wolf of Silver Cliff, Colorado will once again visit Beaver Lake. Mission: Wolf is a facility which provides a home to 47 wolves and hybrids that were all born in captivity and cannot return to the wild. During this program Mission: Wolf founder Kent Weber will discuss the importance of supporting protection of wild habitat for wolves and also explain how Mission: Wolf has developed from a sanctuary in a remote section of Colorado into a leading nationwide force supporting wolf education. One or two live ambassador timber wolves will provide the finishing touch to an exciting program. Admission is $10 per person. In addition to the 3pm show, there will be a special showing at 6pm where only 50 seats will be sold. This show will give the viewers an upclose encounter with the wolves as well as the opportunity to meet with Kent Weber at a reception after the event. The price is $60 per seat. Tickets may be purchased at the Nature Center or by telephone with a MasterCard, Visa or Discover by calling 638-2519. Seating is limited for both shows. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, 3 miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visitOnondagaCountyParks.com.

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real human being on the phone. No matter how good the automated systems are, they just can’t respond to us like another live person can. No matter how clever the commercial products may be, no matter how expensive they are, they just can’t respond to our children like we can. And they cannot help our children learn language nearly as well as we can. When we respond to our children’s messages, we are letting them know that their communication works, and they will want to continue. From us they learn that language has power. As they have conversations with us, they gain skill in expressing themselves and confidence in their ability to use words to solve problems. As we have conversations with our children, we can add new vocabulary, ask them questions and add on to what they already know. They learn how to express thoughts, how to make and use longer and more complex sentences. They learn how to use words to describe their world and to put words to their emotions. They learn about taking turns in conversation. All of these are vital to language development and all help our children build a strong foundation for literacy. Language development is one aspect of school readiness that is featured in Child Care Solutions’ 2010 edition of “Kindergarten, Here We Come,” a month-by month calendar for parents of four year olds. It contains suggestions to

Parents are the major players in their children’s language development. help parents get their children ready for kindergarten and features details about kindergarten registration and contact information for each school district in Onondaga and Cayuga County. You can download a copy of the calendar on Child Care Solutions’ website - childcaresolutionscny.org. You can also stop by Child Care Solutions’ office at 6724 Thompson Road in Syracuse and pick up a copy at no cost. If you would like to receive a copy in the mail, please call 446-1220 for information on mailing costs.

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“We looked at a number of buildings in and around Syracuse, but when I saw this location, it just felt right,” said Tyler. “One of my priorities was choosing a location that put us in a community business district. This really is a bustling place … one that we’re happy to call home.” The Eastwood Exchange building was built in 1926 by Jim Heffernan, who also built the Chimes Building in downtown Syracuse. “Obviously the suites and offices have been changed significantly in the past 85 years, but when you look at the building from the outside, or when you go into the basement, you can really feel the history of the place,” Tyler said. In recent years, a number of buildings along James

Street have been revitalized, including POMCO, the Palace Theater, Mars Jeweler’s, the new Walgreen’s store, and the Skinner Properties strip mall. “Eastwood is going through a renaissance right now. Our new landlord, Jan Nastri, along with Bob Pomfrey of POMCO, Michael Heagerty of the Palace, and Steven Skinner of Parable Bookstore, have been at the heart of that,” Tyler said. “We want to be a part of it.” Although the location is new to Eagle, the telephone and fax numbers and email addresses at Eagle remain the same. The new mailing address is 2501 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206. Keller Williams Real Estate occupied most of the building until the agency moved to Lyndon Corners at the beginning of September.

Another thing that will not change is Eagle Newspapers’ drive to keep its readers informed, reporting on municipal and school board news, stories on crime and safety, health and leisure, sports, obituaries, milestones such as weddings, anniversaries and births and honors for military service and academics. Eagle Newspapers had been located at 5910 Firestone Drive, Syracuse, since 1996. “Eagle is all about community – the sense of being a part of a neighborhood that is thriving and bustling with commerce and the day-to-day tasks we all face,” said Jennifer Wing, managing editor. “With our offices now located on a street with sidewalks and streetlights, small stores and eateries, we are now finally where we belong – we’re home.”

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s parents, we want our children to do well in school, and we know that strong literacy skills play a huge role in school success. It’s only natural, then, that we want to give our children the best beginning, the strongest foundation for literacy. Thanks to research, we now know that the key to literacy is language. Why is this? It’s because “words are words” whether we are hearing them, using them to speak, reading them or writing them. You can’t comprehend the written word if you don’t understand the spoken word. You can’t write words you have never heard or spoken yourself. The more words you have heard and use yourself, the more words you have available to help you learn to read and write. The more you understand about how language works and the more comfortable you are with it, the better you can understand what you read and express what you want to write. We also know that parents are the major players in their children’s language development. This works out perfectly because we are also in the best position to help our children acquire language. Language skills don’t start when the child says his or her first word; they are developing from the very beginning. Language is everything we do to send out messages and to get messages from

others. My mother could give me a look without saying a single word, and I knew exactly what she meant. Long before my children could use words to tell me to pick them up, they could give me a big smile and hold out their arms. Before my grandchildren could say real words, they would jabber away with such great expression, I swear I understood them. Parents do not need to buy equipment or educational materials to do the important work of helping their children acquire language. This is because language develops best through back and forth conversations with someone who knows and uses more language than the child does. The key to these conversations is responsiveness. Responsiveness starts when we first pay attention to the messages our children send – through their cries, their facial expressions, their gestures, their jabbering and their words. Once we pay attention to their messages, it’s our turn to respond – warmly and personally. We answer their cries; we meet their smiles with words of delight and a smile of our own; we look carefully at an object they point to and name it for them; we put words to their excited clapping; we interpret their jabbering and we take their first words and repeat them in sentences. This kind of responsiveness builds language far better than any mechanical toy or electronic device. Think of the automated customer service systems we all try to outsmart to get to a

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Volunteer with NY GEARUP Giving back to the community, the schools, and especially to students leaves you with a great feeling of accomplishment. But often, people just don’t know how to get involved to give back. Well, this year NY GEARUP is looking for your help. By working with the Syracuse City School District, we help to motivate, inspire, and mentor a class of students to excel in high school and pursue higher education. This year, our cohort is in their senior year, meaning we’re kicking into high gear. And we’re looking for your help! What was your education like? Maybe everything was all set out in front of you. Maybe it wasn’t. Either way, sharing that story is something that can help students find their own ways to college and postsecondary education. You can share your

story by writing for our monthly publications in The Eagle or Urban CNY. Or if you’re not much or a writer, we’d love to welcome you onto our weekly radio program, Step It Up! On Power 106.9. Our student DJs are always looking for people to talk to and interview on the show, and your story would make for a great addition to the show. Our students are also always looking for a way to learn more about the careers and job fields they want to pursue. Volunteer your time as a representative of your profession and introduce these students to every aspect of your career: from the most mundane to the extremely exciting! You can do this through job shadowing, where we can set you up with one or two students interested in your profession and

they’ll get a first-hand experience seeing you do your thing. Or we’re also looking to set up job counseling, where you would be asked questions by various students about your job, the skills needed, and the education you sought to make your goals happen. However you choose to get involved will make a difference. It’ll help the class of 2011 more prepared than ever for leaving high school and entering the real world, whether that means going to college or entering the workforce. If you’re interested in getting involved or have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to e-mail at nygearup@syr. edu or call us at 443-7848. We look forward to having you get involved and seeing the difference you can make.

Back to School at Henninger High School

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LEFT: Senior Pedro Moreira Ramos, an exchange student from Brazil, experiences his first day of American school at Henninger High School on Sept. 10. CENTER: Seniors in

Mrs. McRobbie’s Room 214 homeroom wait to be dismissed to their first class of the day. Back row, left to right:Thomas Stack, Nicole Spoto,Theresa Stephens, Brittany Stewart, Adam Sniften and Aaron Steinbrecher. Front row: Mary Stapleton and Danielle Steinberg. RIGHT: Philip Diminno is ready for what lies ahead during his senior year. 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

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Health & nutrition Just a taste

Syracuse Parent and CNY Family • October 2010 •

Simple Squash Recipes ACORN SQUASH

By Julie Mellen, RD, CDE, CDN

Did you know that eating just an extra 100 calories each day can add up to 10 pounds gained in a year? Here is the math behind it: 3500 extra calories equals 1 pound. Just 100 extra calories each day for 365 days per year equals 36,500 total extra calories. Divide that number by the 3500 and you get a whopping 10.4 pounds of extra weight each year! Think about your day and all the opportunities to grab a ‘taste’ of something. Keeping track of what you eat each day can be beneficial in determining when, what, and how much you are eating. It is a great tool to catch the ‘tastes’. It allows you to be more mindful of your eating habits. Tasting while you are cooking or cleaning up, eating the last few bites of food off your child’s dish, sampling at the grocery store, grabbing that Hershey kiss out of your coworkers candy dish…whether we like it or not, it all counts! Here is an example of how easily and quickly that extra 100 calories can add up. Breakfast: Finish the last few sips of the OJ in the container (1/4/cup) Calories: 30 Finish your child’s slice of toast with 1 Tbs. Peanut butter (1/4 of slice) Calories:

Grab a handful of Honey Nut Cheerios (1/4 cup) Calories: 30 Add 1 tsp of sugar to your morning coffee Calories: 16 Mid morning One glazed munchkin… Calories: 75 Lunch 1 Tablespoon mayo added to your sandwich instead of mustard Calories: 100 5 Potato chips Calories: 40 1 Oreo cookie Calories: 50 Mid afternoon 1 Hershey Kiss Calories: 25 Coffee, cream and sugar (10 oz.) :120 Dinner While making macaroni and cheese you taste 2 Tbs. Calories: ~60 After dinner, finish what’s left in the pan (1/4 cup) Calories: 108 Nighttime snack 2 Tbs. of ice-cream while dishing out cones to the kids. Calories: 50+ TOTAL EXTRA CALORIES: ~749!!! Here are some other scenarios: While making a peanut butter sandwich you finish the peanut butter on the knife Calories: ~ 30 for 1 teaspoon of peanut butter See Just a taste on page 10

1 acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded 2 slices pre cooked Bacon or real bacon pieces 2 Tbsp. Maple syrup 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing PLACE squash, cut-sides up, in microwaveable dish; cover with waxed paper. MICROWAVE on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until squash is tender. CUT squash into wedges; brush with combined syrup and dressing. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over squash.

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1 spaghetti squash 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese 2 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine, melted PIERCE squash several times with fork or knife to allow steam to escape. Microwave on HIGH 12 minutes or until tender, turning over after 6 min. Cool 5 minutes. CUT squash in half. Remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash to form strands just like spaghetti; place in large bowl. ADD cheese and butter; toss to coat. You can also mix in your favorite pasta sauce.

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Daily disposable contact lenses: A healthy winning opportunity Between school, sports, and friends, today’s kids are busier than ever – which can make it difficult for them to remember their glasses wherever they go. So it’s no wonder that over 40 percent of parents say they don’t think that their teens always wear their glasses when they should. Clinical studies have shown that contact lenses can make teens feel more confident in three key areas: physical appearance, academic performance, and athletic abilities. I truly believe that our kids deserve excellent, clear vision for their active lifestyles. Daily disposable lenses a perfect choice for just about every contact lens wearer, especially for sports and other types of on the go activities. What is a daily disposable contact lens? Daily disposable lenses are lenses you only wear once. You put them on in

the morning, and simply throw them away at night. Every day starts with a fresh, clean, new pair. What are the benefits of daily disposable contact lenses? They are healthy to wear - Since you throw them away every day, there’s no worry about deposit build up over time. They are easy to use – With absolutely no lens cleaning and disinfecting to worry about, or reusable lens cases to keep track of it makes daily disposables a great no hassle, no mess lens of choice. They are convenient – All you have to do is just open the pack and you are good to go. There is no replacement schedule to memorize other than just putting in a fresh, new pair every morning and tossing them out at night. And the list of benefits goes on – easy handling with advanced packaging, sterile lenses every day, no lens care, they are great for first-time wearers, part-time wearers, and full-time wearers. They are great for children, teens, allergy sufferers, and heavy depositors and ideal for occasional wearers for sports or vacations. In fact they are great for nearly all contact lens wearers and at less than a dollar a day and no lens care products to buy they are a great value! Here are some answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about daily disposable contact lenses: Q. Can my child even wear contact lenses? Is it safe? A. It is extremely safe for your child to wear daily disposable contact lenses. Research has shown that a child’s eyes

can effectively and safely wear contact lenses at a very early age. And daily disposable contact lenses are one of the healthiest ways to wear contacts since you get a fresh, clean pair every day. Q. Is it OK for my child to sleep in daily disposable contact lenses? A. No. Your child should remove the lenses before sleeping. They are meant to be thrown away every night before going to bed. Q. Aren’t daily disposable contact lenses expensive to wear? A. The cost is comparable to other longer-wear contact lenses, especially when you factor in the added costs for lens care items such as disinfecting solution and cases, something that you will never need with a daily disposable contact lens. And best of all the first five pair of trial lenses are FREE for them to try (does not include the fee for the eye exam, fitting, or dispensing – If they are a new wearer). Richard C. Malara, O.D. Doctor of Optometry, has been providing professional, personalized eye care in the Clay, Liverpool, and Baldwinsville suburbs since 1992. He has over 18 years of experience in fitting contact lenses of all types. He is a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a native of Syracuse, New York who now lives in Baldwinsville with his wife and three children.

Just a taste While baking chocolate chip cookies you grab a small handful of chocolate chips Calories: 80 for about ¼ cup and than a spoonful of cookie dough…Calories: ~35.

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So you see, “just a taste” can really add up. If you want to lose weight or not gain any as the years go by, it is important to be mindful of the little things as well as the big things that cross your lips. Just as

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Fri Oct 1 Disco Dance Party. 6-8 PM. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $8/child; adults/free. 695-2211. Star Party. 8-10 PM. Use telescopes to look at planets, stars and more in the night sky. Baltimore Woods. $8/person or $25/family. Preregister. 673-1350.

theater featuring Alice in Wonderland. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823. Maxwell Movie Night. 6 PM. Family friendly films. Maxwell Memorial Library. Free. 672-3661. Childbirth Choices & Prep Classes. 6:30-8:45 PM. With CNY Doulas. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Pre-register. 455-6MOM.

molded into a melamine plate - great for holiday gifts! Fayetteville Free Library. Pre-register. $6/plate. 637-6374. Meet Pancake Pig. 6 PM. Costume character storytime. Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Free. 449-2948. Soulful Cityscape Concert. 7:30 PM. Featuring singer-songwriter Erica Wheeler. Westcott Community Center. $10. 637-1350.

Sat Oct 2 Home Depot Kids Workshops. 9 AM-noon. 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. Preregister at your local Home Depot. Sibling Preparation Class. 9:30-11 AM. For children ages 3-10 and a parent. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Room 5313. $. 448-5515. National Geographic MAPS Exhibit Opening Weekend. 10 AM-8 PM. Learn about real-life adventures through maps, artifacts, and interactive experiences. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. (585) 4106359. A World of Puppets: Jack & the Bean Stalk. 11 AM. Open Hand Puppet Theater. $8/adult, $6/child. 476-0466. Confidence and Focus Workshop. 3-4 PM. Kids age 4-12 will develop focus and discipline as well as bully defense tips. Karate Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Martial Arts Center. 8072 Brewerton Rd, Cicero. Pre-register. 699-1500. Free.

Tue Oct 5 Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morning Out. 9:30 AM. Coffee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Get Energy Smart Workshop. 4-7 PM. Free workshop for educator sponsored by NYSERDA. West Genesee CSD. 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus. Pre-register. 866-552-4683. Habitat Gardening for Life. 7 PM. Presentation by Janet Allen, sponsored by People for Animal Rights. Fayetteville Free Library. Free. 488-PURR.

Sat Oct 9 LaFayette Apple Festival. 9 AM-6 PM. Crafts, entertainment, pony rides, midway, contests. Tully Farms Rd, LaFayette. $4/adult, 12 and under free. Meet Pancake Pig. 11 AM. Costume character storytime. Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Free. 449-2948. A World of Puppets: Father Goose Tales. 11 AM. Open Hand Puppet Theater. $8/adult, $6/child. 476-0466. Magic Circle Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater featuring Alice in Wonderland. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

Wed Oct 6 WiCkNeY Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Book Club. 6 PM. Hosted by WCNY for ages 3-6. Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Free. 449-2948.

Sun Oct 3 Schweinfest. Noon-3 PM. Family festival with traditional music, dance and crafts by Native Americans, the Lost Boys of Sudan, and other cultural groups. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn. Free. 255-1533. National Geographic MAPS Exhibit Opening Weekend. Noon-5 PM. Learn about real-life adventures through maps, artifacts, and interactive experiences. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. (585) 4106359.

Thu Oct 7 Parent Workshops on ADHD. 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Sponsored by Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s About Childhood & Family. Free. Pre-register. 382-0541. Finger Lakes MOPS. 9:15-11:30 AM. Fun and fellowship for moms and children ages 0-5. Grace Chapel. Routes 20 & 175, Skaneateles. 299-5605. Butterfly Hike with Robert Michael Pyle. 10 AM. Baltimore Woods. $20. Pre-register. 673-1350. Eden in a Vacant Lot. 5:30 PM. Featuring Robert Michael Pyle, champion for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for open space. Palace Theater, Syracuse. $5. 673-1350.

Mon Oct 4 MOMS Club East Open House. 9-11 AM. Open house featuring snacks and activities for kids and moms who choose to stay home full or part time. Ryder Park, Dewitt. 406-5294. Magic Circle Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Fri Oct 8 Butterfly Hike with Robert Michael Pyle. 10 AM. Baltimore Woods. $20. Pre-register. 673-1350. Design a Plate. 11 AM & 1 PM. Create an original drawing using special paper and markers. The drawings will then be sent away to be

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Sun Oct 10 LaFayette Apple Festival. 9 AM-5 PM. Crafts, entertainment, pony rides, midway, contests. Tully Farms Rd, LaFayette. $4/adult, 12 and under free. Tales of the Trees. 2 PM. Learn interesting facts and lore about some trees of the northeast while hiking along the trails. Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. 748 State Route 183, Amboy. $3/ person, $12/family. Pre-register. 963-7285. Capernaum North. 3-5 PM. Faith-based friendship group for teens and young adults with disabilities. Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego Street, Liverpool. Free. Pre-register. 699-7333.

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Things Tue Oct 12 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 Oct 13 HOPE.network. Noon-2 PM. Faith-based support for families w/special needs kids. Northside Baptist Church, Liverpool. Preregister. 652-3160. Design a Plate. 4:30 PM. Create an original drawing using special paper and markers. The drawings will then be sent away to be molded into a melamine plate - great for holiday gifts! Fayetteville Free Library. Pre-register. $6/plate. 637-6374. Prepping for Baby. 6:30-7:30 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Preregister. 455-6MOM.

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Community Library. 446-3578. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Youth Showcase of Singer-Songwriters. 8 PM. Earlville Opera House, Earlville. $5/adults, $4/ youth. 691-3550. Sun Oct 17 Trains Weekend. Noon-5 PM. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. (585) 410-6359. Taiko Drum Performance. 1:30 PM. Zen Center of Syracuse. 266 West Seneca Turnpike. Free. 4929773. The Jazzuits with Todd Hobin. 4 PM. Featuring music by Bob Seger, Earth Wind & Fire, and the Beach Boys. Jazz Central. 411 E. Washington St, Syracuse. $. 445-4523.

Fri Oct 15 Cabin Campfire. 7-8:30 PM. Enjoy songs, snacks, and stories around the campfire. Baltimore Woods. Nonmembers $10, families $30. Pre-register. 6731350.

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Mon Oct 18 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. Happiest Baby on the Block. 6:30-7:30 PM. Soothing & calming tips for new parents. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Ophelia’s Place. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Pre-register. 455-6MOM. Teen Book Discussion Group. 7 PM. For grades 6 and up. Dewitt Community Library. Free. Preregister. 446-3578. Tue Oct 19 Mom’s Morning Out. 9:30 AM. Coffee and discussion group for moms. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. Childcare: $2/session. 638-2222. Get Energy Smart Workshop. 4-7 PM. Free workshop for educator sponsored by NYSERDA.

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Wed Oct 20 Get Smart Energy Workshop. 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Free workshop for educators sponsored by NYSERDA. Syracuse Teacher Center. 1153 West Fayette St, Syracuse. Pre-register. 866-552-4683. Breastfeeding Back to Work and School. 1-3 PM. For mothers who will continue to breastfeed as they return to work or school. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Room 5313. $. 448-5515. Infant & Child CPR Class. 6:30-8:30 PM. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Room L-100 D. 448-5515. Teen Advisory Board. 6:30-7:30 PM. Teens can provide their input on library programs and book choices. Maxwell Library, Camillus. Free. 435-3827. Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, Postpartum DADS. 6:307:30 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. Opheliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Pre-register. 4556MOM. Thu Oct 21 Finger Lakes MOPS. 9:15-11:30 AM. Fun and fellowship for moms and children ages 0-5. Grace Chapel. Routes 20 & 175, Skaneateles. 299-5605. Adoption Info Session. 10-11:30 AM. Learn about the process and timeline involved in becoming a foster or adoptive home. Maxwell Library, Camillus. Free. 435-3827. Th3. 5-8 PM. A common day each month where 17 Syracuse visual art venues are open to recognize and support local artistic achievements. Kids Can Cook! 6:30 & 7:30 PM. Cooking demo for ages 3-13 hosted by Jodie Fitz. Fayetteville Free Library. Pre-register. 637-6374. Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group. 7 PM. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Foundation Parents-Connections Group for parents of children with sensory processing issues. Beecon Baptist Church. 4800 Rt 31, Clay. 247-4195. Fri Oct 22 Spooky Science. 6-9 PM. Come in costume for Halloween exhibits and crafts. Sciencenter, Ithaca. (607) 272-0600. An Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 PM. Walk through over 400 jack-o-lanterns and luminaria on two trails. Face painting, fortune telling, and treats. Refreshments available. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $3 per person ages 3 and up; $5/parking. 638-2519. Zoo Boo. 6-8:30 PM. Family Halloween celebration with entertainment. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $5 ages 4 and up. 435-8511. Halloween Family Fun Night. 6-8 PM. Non-scary celebration for the whole family featuring free face painting and treat bags. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $10/ kids; adults & non-walking siblings free. 695-2211. Community General Foundation Gala. 6:30-11 PM. Hotel Syracuse. 492-5079. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Sat Oct 23 Harvest Book and Bake Sale. 10 AM-3 PM. Used books, videos, audiotapes, and DVDs, along with baked goods. Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero. 699-2032. Halloween Storytime. 11 AM. For all ages. Costumes optional. Barnes & Noble Dewitt. Free. 449-2948. Carnifall. 11 AM-3 PM. Halloween-themed carnival featuring an elaborate haunted house in

the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark and spooky east wing. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374. A Fall Festival of Choirs. 2 PM. Featuring various local youth and adult groups. Most Holy Rosary Church. 111 Roberts Ave, Syracuse. $. 478-0582. An Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 PM. Walk through over 400 jack-o-lanterns and luminaria on two trails. Face painting, fortune telling, and treats. Refreshments available. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $3 per person ages 3 and up; $5/parking. 638-2519. Zoo Boo. 6-8:30 PM. Family Halloween celebration with entertainment. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $5 ages 4 and up. 435-8511.

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Sun Oct 24 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. Capernaum East. 3-5 PM. Faith-based friendship group for teens and young adults with disabilities. Eastern Hills Bible Church. 4600 Enders Rd, Manlius. Free. Pre-register. 430-7690. Woodland Halloween Festival. 3:30-7 PM. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games and crafts, campfire, refreshments, and trick-or-treating. Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. 748 State Route 183, Williamstown. Free. 963-7286. An Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 PM. Walk through over 400 jack-o-lanterns and luminaria on two trails. Face painting, fortune telling, and treats. Refreshments available. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $3 per person ages 3 and up; $5/parking. 638-2519. Mon Oct 25 Home School Expeditions. 10-11 AM. Discover the wonder of science in the great outdoors. Baltimore Woods. $12. Pre-register. 673-1350. Magic Circle Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater featuring Alice in Wonderland. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/ person. Pre-register. 449-3823. An Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 PM. Walk through over 400 jack-o-lanterns and luminaria on two trails. Face painting, fortune telling, and treats. Refreshments available. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $3 per person ages 3 and up; $5/parking. 638-2519. Breastfeeding Class. 6:30-8:30 PM. Pregnant women and their partners learn about breastfeeding benefits and methods. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital conference room L-100 D. $. 448-5515. Baby Wearing Demonstration. 6:30-7:30 PM. Sponsored by Doulas of CNY. 407 Tulip St, Liverpool. Pre-register. 455-6MOM. Tue Oct 26 Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morning Out. 9:30 AM. Coffee 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. Wed Oct 27 Preschool Halloween Program. 10:30 AM. Ages 2 to 5. Wear your costumes to this Halloweenthemed story time with songs and a trick or treat parade through the library. Fayetteville Free Library. Pre-register. 637-6374. HOPE.network. Noon-2 PM. Faith-based support for families w/special needs kids. Northside Baptist Church, Liverpool. Pre-register. 652-3160. Camillus Page Turners. 6-7:30 PM. Book club for kids ages 8-12 and their parents featuring lively discussion and light refreshments. Maxwell

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West Genesee CSD. 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus. Pre-register. 866-552-4683.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Breastfeeding Class. 6:30-8:30 PM. Pregnant women and their partners learn about breastfeeding benefits and methods. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital conference room L-100 D. $. 448-5515. CNY Tourette Syndrome Support Group. 7-9 PM. Baldwinsville Public Library. 635-6967.

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Things Double Dog Dare Walk. 8-9 PM. Walk through the woods with only the moon lighting your way. Baltimore Woods. $8/person or $25/family. 6731350.

Fri Oct 29 Toddler Halloween Party. 10 AM-2 PM. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. (585) 410-6359. Happy Halloween Party. 11 AM. For ages 2-6. Dewitt Free Community Library. Pre-register. 4463578. Zoo Boo. 6-8:30 PM. Family Halloween celebration with entertainment. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $5 ages 4 and up. 435-8511. Death at Bradbury Towers: Murder with Music. 6:30 PM. Teens work together to solve a mystery. Dewitt Free Community Library. Pre-register. 446-3578. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

ONGOING EVENTS

Sat Oct 30 Family Halloween Party. 10 AM-5 PM. Strong Museum, Rochester. $. (585) 410-6359. Halloween Spookapalooza. 10:30 AM. Music by Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and storytelling by Bruce Coville. Costumes welcome for a costume parade. Mulroy Civic Center. $5/children, $10/ adults. 424-8222. Annabel Drudge and the 2nd Day of School. 11 AM. Gothic fairytale performed by Syracuse University Drama Students. $3/person or $10/ family. 824-1420. Zoo Boo. 6-8:30 PM. Family Halloween celebration with entertainment. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $5 ages 4 and up. 435-8511. The Haunted Opera House. 7-9 PM. Free family series event. Earlville Opera House, Earlville. 6913550. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444.

Galaxy Golf. 18-hole science-themed miniature golf course. Sciencenter, Ithaca. $4. 607-272-0600. GriefShare Support Group. 7 PM Mondays. Northside Baptist Church. 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool. 652-3160.

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.

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. Kiddie Café. 10 AM-2 PM Wednesdays. Puzzles, coloring, kids music, snacks, and fun. Fayetteville Free Library. 637-6374. KidzPlaygroup. 10 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM Fridays. Music, fingerplays, arts & crafts, and games geared for toddler and preschool social interaction skills and learning. For ages 1-4 with caregiver. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place, 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $40/4 weeks, includes open play

after. 695-2211. Landscape Painting for Kids. 3:45-5 PM Wednesdays through October 27. For ages 6-14. Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn. $20. Pre-register. 255-2553.

Shake, Wiggle, and Rock. 9:30 and 10:30 Tuesdays & Saturdays. Creative movement and music for ages 6 months – 4 years. $10/class. Steeplechase Apartments Clubhouse. Weatheridge Drive, Camillus. 399-9060.

Lengualectual Spanish for Children. 9-9:45 AM Fridays. Dewitt Parks & Recreation. $. 243-5211.

Small Business & Personal Finance Seminars. Various topics, dates, and locations. Sponsored by Cooperative Federal. 473-0223.

Mix It Up! Youth Art Classes. 10:30 AM-noon Saturdays through November 20. For ages 4-12. Everson Museum. $70/4 class-session. Pre-register. 474-6064.

Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 PM Wednesdays. For kids age 5-10. Maxwell Memorial Library, Camillus. Free. 672-3661. Teen Art Program. 4-6 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays. Liverpool Art Center. 101 Lake Drive, Liverpool. $60/month. 234-9333.

Morning Bird Walks. 7:30 AM Wednesdays & Saturdays. Beaver Lake Nature Center. 638-2519. Newborn Care Class. 6-8:30 PM Wednesdays and 2nd/3rd Mondays. St. Joseph’s Hospital Room 5313. $20. 448-5515. Paint Brushes & Junior Artists. 11 AM-12:30 PM Saturdays, through October 16. For ages 5-11. Community Folk Art Center. 805 E. Genesee St, Syracuse. $10/class. 442-2230. Pilates, Cardio, Yoga. Various times and locations. Essential Kneads, Cicero. 699-8820. Pre-Ballet Class. 10-11 AM Saturdays. For ages 4-8. Community Folk Art Center. 805 E. Genesee St, Syracuse. $10/class. 442-2230. Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois. Noon-5 PM weekends. $3/adults, $2.50/seniors, $2/kids, $10/ family. 453-6768.

Tiny Tigers Karate Prep Class. 5-5:45 PM Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 PM Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 AM Saturdays. Excel Martial Arts Training Center. 600 Nottingham Road, Syracuse. $100/10 sessions. 5065726. 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.

Salt Museum. 1-6 PM. $1/suggested donation. 4536712.

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.

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

Zumba. 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesdays. Community Folk Art Center. $10. 442-2230.

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Memorial Library. Free. 672-3661. Zoo to You. 6:45 PM. Hands-on program featuring African animals. Community Wesleyan Church. 112 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Free. 638-2222.

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Top 10 children’s Halloween costumes for 2010

1. Iron Man Mark VI Costume

Suit up as this Marvel comic armored avenge in a jumpsuit with glow print and character mask.

2. Toy Story Jessie Costume

From the movie series, it includes a printed bodysuit with attached chaps and a red cowboy hat.

3. Super Mario Costume

Nintendo’s favorite character! This costume even includes an inflatable belly.

4. Alice Deluxe Costume

tail and mask.

6. Little Leopard Costume Has a leopard print petticoat dress, arm warmers, tail and ears.

7. Werewolf Costume

5. Avatar Jake Skully Deluxe

Save the Navi! This costume includes a jacket with attached shirt,

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With a vinyl chinless mask, shirt and fingerless gloves.

8. Snow White Costume

Another classic beauty., with flowing, detailed dress and headband.

9. Clash of Titans Calibos Costume

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10. Shrek 4 Fiona Warrior Costume

A classic, with the headband and pinafore.

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Coming to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo October 22, 23, 29 & 30! 6 to 8:30 p.m.