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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York

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W here to Go!

Automotive

■ AUTO PARTS Parker’s Service (NAPA) ....................47 ■ AUTO REPAIR Munski Auto ........................................35 Ken’s Body Shop ................................36

■ AUTO SALES & SERVICE Burritt Motors ......................................29 Burdick Ford / Burdick Toyota.............84 Fuccillo Auto Malls ................................9

Farm & Garden

■ FARM & GARDEN Bailey’s Power Equipment ..................47 C & B Farm Market .............................37 Deaton’s Agway & Deaton’s Ace Hardware ..........................40 ■ LAWN & GARDEN & FARMS Don’s Sales & Service ........................59

■ FARM MARKET & U-PIC Hencle’s Berry Patch ..........................11 Ontario Orchards ..................................2 ■ GARDENING Baker’s Acres .....................................66 Lasnicki Landscaping .........................54 The Green House Effect .....................43 Trust Nursery ......................................44

Fun Things to Do

■ AUTO RACING Fulton & Brewerton Speedways .........12 Oswego Speedway.............................30

■ AMUSEMENT PARK Seabreeze Amusement Park ................5 Sylvan Beach Amusement Park ...........3 Thunder Island......................................4 ■ ATTRACTIONS Adirondack Scenic RR........................65 Boldt Castle ........................................60 Brockway Motor Truck Show ..............68 Fort Ontario ........................................29 Renaissance Fair..................................3 Santa’s Workshop ................................3 Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum .........64 Sterling Nature Center ........................63 Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour .......................60 Vernon Downs ....................................76 Shooter’s Billiards & Café ...................57 Tri R Karts ..........................................45 ■ CASINO Vernon Downs ....................................76 ■ ENTERTAINMENT OTB Western Regional.......................35 Pulaski Farmers Market/Salmon River Festival Derby..........................41

■ FAIRS & FESTIVALS Harborfest ...........................................27 Herkimer County Fair .........................59 Oswego County Fair ...........................83 ■ GOLF & MINIATURE GOLF Battle Island Clubhouse/Golf Course .15 Evergreen Hills Golf Course ...............15 Fillmore Golf Club ...............................15 Putter’s Paradise ................................15 Starlight Driving Range.......................15 Wild West Miniature Golf ....................15 ■ MUSEUMS Cortland County Historical Society .....68 Friends of History in Fulton.................58 Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum ...................67 H. Lee White Marine Museum ............28 MOST .................................................74 Richardson Bates Museum ................28 Safe Haven Museum ..........................35 ■ WINERIES Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars .....67 Fulkerson Winery................................67 Long Acre Farm’s ...............................66 ■ ZOOS G & G Reptiles....................................34 Rosamond Gifford Zoo .......................10

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Gifts & Specialties

■ ANTIQUES The Heckled Hen ................................13 Geneva Antique Co-op .......................13 New Hope Antiques ............................13 ■ GIFT STORE Treasure Chest Gift Shop ...................28

■ SPECIALITIES All Mixed Up .......................................74 Bridge Street Jewelers .......................32 Colosse Cheese / Ice Cream Store ....45 Comic Shop ........................................32 Edible Arrangements ............................4 Friendship Thrift Shop ........................52 Gardner the Train Doctor ....................64

Hillside Antique Flea Markets .............46 Lakeshore Hardwood .........................43 Lakeside Artisans ...............................28 Mary’s Needleart Supplies & Frames .52 Mountain Ash Elk Ranch ....................51 Oak Hill Bulk Foods ...........................66 Reakes Country Goods ......................68 Real Deals ..........................................43 Resales Unlimited...............................34 River Rat Cheese/Gold Cup Farms ....60 Sandy Pond Country Cupboard..........52 Sashes & Lace & One Horse Open Sleigh .............................40 Sharps Bulk Food ..............................11 Weedens Mini Mall .............................13 West Camden Country Store..............73

Home Improvement

■ HOME IMPROVEMENT Beck, Inc. ............................................48 Burke’s Home Center .........................32 Deaton’s Ace Hardware ......................40 J and B Seamless Gutter Co. .............75 O.D. Greene Lumber Co., Inc.............61

Pro Build ............................................50 Yager’s Plumbing................................58 Zanetti Plumbing.................................50

■ LIQUOR STORES Paura’s Discount Liquor Store ............34

Piggers .............................................37 Pulaski Wine & Spirits ........................47

■ BOATING & MARINAS Brewerton Boatyard ............................12 Canal Landing Marina ........................56 Empire Yacht Sales ............................76 Greene Point Marina ..........................53

■ FISHING All Seasons Sports .............................42 Boyer’s Guide Service ........................32 Catﬁsh Creek Fishing Camp...............50 Praying Mantis Sport Fishing..............50

■ CAMPING Stoney’s Pineville Campground..........47

■ MARINAS Burt Goodnoughs Marina East ...........53 Mid-Lakes Erie Macedon Marina ..........8 Reiters Marina ....................................53

■ PROPANE Johnston’s Gas ...................................57

Liquor Stores

On the Water

■ CRUISES Mid-Lakes Navigation ..........................8 Midway Charters.................................45 River Tours .........................................74 Riveredge Mansion Bed & Breakfast..57 Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour .......................60

■ RAFTING & ATTRACTIONS Hudson River Rafting Company .........61 ■ TACKLE & GIFTS Woody’s Tackle & Gifts .......................44

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W hat to See!

Places to Eat/Bars Arena’s Eis House ..............................48 Blue Moon Bistro ................................57 Blue Plate Seafood .............................31 Brewerton Motel .................................54 Czirr Goodness...................................30 Driveway Inn .......................................55 Eddie’s Cove Bar & Grill ....................52 Eddy’s Place .......................................40 Global Buffet .......................................37 Good Golly’s Restaurant ....................54 Grist Mill Restaurant ...........................54 Hogger’s Restaurant ..........................52 Hurricane’s Bar ...................................36 Little Sodus Inn on the Bay.................62 May’s Country Store ...........................31 Mimi’s Drive-In ....................................55

Mr. Sub ...............................................47 Nu Pier Restaurant .............................61 Oak Leaf Cafe ....................................66 Ponderosa Steakhouse ......................46 Press Box ...........................................36 Rainbow Shores Restaurant ..............47 Red Baron Pizza.................................55 River House Restaurant .....................41 Rudy’s.................................................33 Sandy Pond Steakhouse Resort & Marina ..................................52 South 40 .............................................63 T. C. Brewster’s Restaurant ................53 Thai Rose Restaurant.........................28 Treasure Isle RV Park ........................73 Two Brother’s Pizza ............................52

Places to Stay

■ BED & BREAKFAST Maple Grove Bed & Breakfast ............63 Riveredge Mansion Bed & Breakfast..57 Serendipity Bed & Breakfast...............30 The Roselea .......................................11 Tudor Hall B&B on Keuka Lake ..........66

■ CAMPING Bear’s Sleepy Hollow .........................47 Cherry Grove Campground ................62 Colonial Court Campgrond .................51 Hejemada Campground .....................67 J & J Campground ..............................48 Junius Ponds Cabins & Campgrounds67 Lake Placid KOA.................................65 Northbay Campground .......................57 Sutter Creek Campground..................62 Yesterday’s RV Park ...........................33 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ................48

Catﬁsh Creek Fishing Camp...............50 Day’s Inn/Travelodge ..........................37 Evergreen Motel .................................27 May’s Polynesian Motel ......................31 Moose Head Lodge ............................73 Oswego Inn ........................................36 Port Lodge Motel ................................42 Rainbow Trout Lodge .........................35 Riverside Inn.......................................56 Travelodge ..........................................47 ■ RENTALS Cobtree Vacation Homes / Resorts ....67 ■ RESORTS Geneva on the Lake ...........................66 Sandy Pond Resorts...........................51

■ HOTELS & MOTELS & INNS Brown’s Village Inn .............................62

■ RV PARKS Brennan Beach ..................................44 Holiday Harbor Resort ........................63 Sunset RV Park ..................................37

Brycon Realty .....................................42 Century 21 Galloway .........................32

Christmas & Associates .....................73 Peter’s Realty .....................................33

Real Estate

Recreation/Sales

Bibbens Sales & Service (Can-am) ....62 Bibbens Sales & Service (Polaris) ......63

Cornell’s Pedal & Paddle ....................42

Services & Organizations

■ ACCOUNTANTS Accurate Accounting ...........................54 Computer Accounting Services ..........32 ■ COMPUTER REPAIR W.C. Wireless Computer Repair.........47 ■ EMPLOYMENT Adecco................................................56 ■ FINANCIAL SERVICE Met Life – David Mirabito ....................57 Empower Federal Credit Union ..........76

■ GOLD / SILVER / AUCTIONS Gold & Silver Buyers of America/ Iroquois Auctions .....................................8 ■ GROCERY Sandy Creek Big M.............................51 Al’s Big Hometown Corner Market .....42 Tops Friendly Market ..........................43 ■ HEALTH Ananda Healing Arts ...........................62 Associated Dental Arts .......................34 Bayview Wellness Center & Spa ........62 Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield ........81 Oswego Health ...................................29 ■ INSURANCE Eastern Shore Associates ..................78 Fitzgibbons Agency ............................29

■ ORGANIZATIONS Brookﬁeld Power ................................79 Fulton Family YMCA...........................56 Greater Mexico C of C .......................49 Greater Oswego/Fulton C of C 34 Long Lake/Racquette Lake.................65 Novelis ................................................82 Onondaga Parks & Recreation ...........10 Oswego Community Development .....83 Oswego County Council VFW/ American Legion Posts............77 Oswego County Promotion & Tourism 12 Oswego County Stop DWI..................31 Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber ........46 The Oswego Paranormal Research Society .....................................37 ■ PLACES OF WORSHIP 1st United Methodist Church of Fulton55 Oswego Alliance Church ....................34 ■ PRINTING Oswego Printing .................................36 ■ RECYCLING Santa’s Redemption Center & Thrift Shoppe ....................................37 Conﬁdata ...........................................75 ■ SCHOOL & TRAINING National Tractor Trailer School ...........74 ■ SEWING Tracy DeCann-Sewing .......................33

Advertisers are also listed alphabetically. See listing on page 80.

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Summer &GOLD all & SILVER WANTED F The Best of Upstate New York

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Feature Stories .................... 11-25 / 69-75 Calendar of Events .......................... 26-69 Map of Upstate New York ................ 38-39 Areas of Interest

Oswego City ........................................................................28-37 Pulaski .................................................................................40-47 Mexico .................................................................................48-50 Sandy Creek / Lacona ........................................................51-53 Oneida Lake Shores ................................................................ 54 Fulton / Phoenix..................................................................55-58 1000 Islands ........................................................................60-61 Fair Haven ...........................................................................62-63 Sodus Bay ................................................................................ 64 Old Forge / Adirondacks ......................................................... 65 Finger Lakes .......................................................................66-67 Cortland .................................................................................... 68 Camden .................................................................................... 73 Onondaga County ..............................................................74-75

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Awesome Zoo!

Get up close to nearly 700 animals including Asian elephants, spectacled bears, magnificent tigers, adorable red pandas and Humboldt penguins at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Exotic birds, playful monkeys and tropical fish swimming through a coral reef will delight all ages. 10am-4:30pm

1 Conservation Place (oﬀ of S. Wilbur Ave.), Syracuse

$8 adults; $5 seniors $4 children (3 - 18); 2 & under free

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Be Thrifty, But Have Fun! Here are ways to preserve your budget and still enjoy the season By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

t last! The weather’s great and it’s time to get out there and enjoy all the terriﬁc events and venues Central New York has to offer. Don’t let a tight budget spoil your fun this season. With a little planning, you and your family can save money and still enjoy all the outdoor festivities and fun. Advance sale tickets often provide great savings such as discounted prices and buy-one-get-one-free deals. Many grocery stores sell these. Check out the events’ websites to ﬁnd where you can save. The sites may also offer printable or Smartphone-accessible discounts on food and activities. Your company may have corporate discounts available to employees because of group rates. Ask at the human resources department. If these discounts aren’t available, form your own group to snag a great deal. If you plan on attending more than once, season tickets or ones good for multiple days may save a few bucks. Don’t assume you need premium tickets to an event unless you’ve attended before and know it’s what you really want. Mystery shopping companies sometimes offer free admission tickets and meals. Try Kern Scheduling (www. sassieshop.com/2kern/index.norm. php), Gap Busters, (www.gapbuster. com) and Cyber Shoppers (www. cybershoppersonline.com). Prepare for the day’s needs. Buying sunglasses, sun block or bug repellent at an event will cost a bundle. It may pay to toss a change of clothes and Continued on page 70

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ANTIQUING Searching for treasures in Upstate New York can make for pleasant, and even proﬁtable, day!

ANTIQUING AT ITS BEST… IN A COZY, COUNTRY SETTING. Open May 27 – Nov. 27 Fri.– Sun., 10–5 (plus Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day & Columbus Day)

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WE BUY- SELL-TRADE- SINGLE ITEMS TO ENTIRE ESTATES The Geneva Antique Co-op is a 6,000 sq. ft. Antique & Collectables Cooperative with over 80 vendors. We offer a wide range of merchandise at affordable prices including the following.... Costume Jewelry Art/Photography Political Items Military Items Glass & China Sport Cards

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Staycationing in Upstate Close-to-home, mini vacation ideas abound By Melissa Stefanec

s your gas and grocery bills and all your expenses seem to be going up, it’s easy to dismiss a vacation as unnecessary. However, you probably deserve a getaway more than ever with all these mounting financial stresses. The trick is to take a shorter vacation and stay local. You have to learn to be a tourist in your own neck of the woods. If you stay local and limit yourself to day trips or overnights, you will save yourself money and get the vacation you deserve. Best of all, you’ll arrive back to work refreshed and without the ‘I need a vacation from my vacation’ feeling. Here are some close-tohome, mini-vacation ideas waiting to be experienced. Zoos/Petting Zoos — Who doesn’t like animals? Whether you are 4 or 74, viewing and interacting with animals is a great stress reliever. A few 50-cent handfuls of corn can buy a lot of smiles. Most zoos let you bring in coolers or lunch bags so you can pack a picnic lunch and bring your own snacks and drinks. Many zoos also offer family or seasonal passes at a discount price. That means you can take a couple of weekends and revisit your favorite friends. Water Parks — A hot day demands water refreshment. Water parks have a little something for everyone. Go down your favorite slide five times or just float in a tube at the pool. Most parks let you bring in food and beverages, which will

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save you money. Wine Tour — Living near the Finger Lakes has a lot of advantages. Most notably is the proximity to some of the best wines in the world. Jump in a car and make your own tour or take a guided tour with a safe driver. There are events over the season with chocolate, cheese and other food pairings. There are also a lot of bed and breakfasts to offer rest to a weary wine traveler. Visit www.fingerlakeswinecountry. com for more info. Camping — Taking the family out in nature and staying in tents is reminiscent of simpler (and cheaper) times. S’mores by the campfire and hotdogs on a stick are sure to satisfy. Most New York state park campsites are available for about $20 a night and offer an easy getaway (www. nysparks.com/camping/). Fishing — Remember the thrill of reeling in your first 4-ounce sunfish? Relive the magic or share it with someone new and head out for a day of fishing. You can relax away a vacation’s day for the cost of a few bobbers and a couple of containers of worms. Make sure to bring a camera. For a list of public access points visit www.fishny.com/map. Historical Sites — The New York state park system (www. nysparks.com/historic-sites/) has a list of historic sites throughout the state. Whether you want to walk a battlefield, take a trip back to colonial times or learn more about your very own town, historic sites offer a

wealth of knowledge that is hard to ﬁnd anywhere else. Sporting Event — The big games can get expensive, but a local team’s tickets can usually be purchased for a reasonable price. Go see your local franchise or go to a college sporting event. Have a tailgate picnic in the parking lot and save yourself money on concession food and drink. Visit Family/Friends — A lot of us are always putting off visiting out-of-the-area family and friends. Make good on those promises and take the road trip this summer. Once you are there you get free lodging and the opportunity to enjoy a place that is exotic for you. Next summer have that person to your area and enjoy showing him or her around. Point of Interest Road Trip — Are you an avid golfer, video gamer or other hobbyist? Take your passion and turn it into a road trip. Map out an area and visit all the stores, courses or other points of interest that are part of your hobby. If you love baked goods, visit and sample from multiple bakeries. If you love billiards, go to multiple pool halls. It doesn’t have to be fancy; it just has to be fun. Fall Harvest Festival — There are fall festivals all over Upstate New York. Most come complete with animals, displays, activities and lots of food. Enjoy apples, cider, wines, cheeses, dips, chutneys and other fall favorites. The whole family will enjoy the break.

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Golf Courses Evergreen Hills

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285 Co. Rt. 20, Oswego

5230 US Rte.11 • Pulaski Open Seven days a Week Dawn to Dusk

www.evergreenhillsgolf.com

(315) 342-PUTT

Fillmore Golf Club 18 challenging holes overlooking Owasco Valley & Lake

• Snackbar/Lounge • Pro Shop • Driving Range • Group Outings Welcome WEEKDAY SPECIALS...$ per golfer for party of 2 18 holes with cart before 2 pm

Upstate New York is home to myriad golf courses ideal for all levels of skill. The region’s courses include the sites of professional tournaments to practice driving ranges. Courses vary according to the terrain of the area, making many of them quite unique and all ideal for the perfect round of golf.

Serving the Golﬁng Community for Over 40 Years! Call for Reservations and Tee Times

1505 Tollgate Road • Locke, NY13092

315-497-3145

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3-18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses & Batting Cages! • Parties for All Occasions • Soft Serve Ice Cream Open 11am - 9pm 3201 Erie Blvd. East (Behind CiCi’s Pizza) Dewitt NY 13214 315-446-3960 www.puttersandbattersparadise.com

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June, July, August Twilight Golf $10 Greens Fees

Clubhouse (315) 402-2694 Booking Banquets of All Kinds: Graduations, Receptions, Anniversaries & Birthdays Happy Hour Daily from 4-7 Serving Food: Monday-Saturday 11-9 & Sunday 12-5

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Chill Out! Cool off this season at regional water parks By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

s the temperature climbs, make a splash at any of the area’s water parks to keep cool this summer. All of these are within an easy day trip’s drive. Or, consider taking your vacation at any of the water park resorts. You’ll save a bundle on gas and have a blast. • Between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Darien Lake Water Park in Darien Center (www.godarienlake. com) is part of a 360-acre resort that also includes a theme park, hotel, RV rental site and campground. As the Empire State’s largest theme park and resort, its 100 attractions will surely offer something for everyone to enjoy, even if they aren’t so fond of water rides. And even mermaid wannabes need a break occasionally. Darien Lake’s theme park rides range from its six roller coasters to the “Slingshot” bungee suspension ride to smaller, carnival-style rides for younger kids. Summer 2011 attractions include Thomas & Friends Full Steam Ahead Live show, Sea Lion Splash exhibit, Laserblast light display and more. Inpark concerts will feature “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks and Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove. For water fun, Darien Lake’s Barracuda Bay (included with the cost of general admission) expanded last summer, adding a new waterslide complex, a lazy river ride and a wading pool for younger children.

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You can also zip down raft rides and slides and, in “Hook’s Lagoon,” drench each other with tipping buckets, among other hands-on play features. Since the park offers lodging and both water and non-water attractions all included with one admission price, it’s a vacation destination for a summer getaway. The park is open May through September. Contact the park for admission prices and hours at 585.599.2211 or www.godarienlake. com. • Seabreeze Park in Rochester (www.seabreeze.com) was named for its location near Lake Ontario. Its Victorian theme attests its status as the nation’s fourth-oldest operating amusement park. Seabreeze offers 40 acres of theme park rides, an arcade, carnival games, the Carousel Museum and Raging Rivers Waterpark. The water park includes a lazy river, wave pool, tube slides, raft slides and designated places for children, including an interactive play area. Seabreeze Park is open May through September. For more information, contact the park at 585.323.1900 or www.seabreeze.com. • Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua offers 56 acres of fun: a wave pool, family oriented raft rides, a few slides, tube slides and, for younger children, an interactive water play area. Feeling competitive? The “Water War” area lets you bombard friends

with water balloons for $2 a bucketful. After you’ve toweled off, you can play sand volleyball and bocce ball. Check the website for special events all summer long, including “Dunk Tank with the Lifeguards”, cartoon caricatures, “The Magic Guy”, free Zumba class on Fridays, Watkins Glen Tour Car and Pit Stop Challenge, Renaissance Day, acoustic guitarist Shawn Welch, and more. Roseland is open June through September. For more information, contact the park at 585.396.2000 or www.roselandwaterpark.com. • When it comes to the biggest sized water park, nothing in the state tops Enchanted Water Safari in Old Forge. The 60-acre amusement park is the cool place to be on any hot summer day. Its 31 attractions include a wave pool, lazy rivers, family pool and family raft rides. Challenge your friends to grab a mat and race on any of the several ﬁve-lane tube slides or go solo on body slides. Younger children will love the “Kid Wash” and three-story play area. For toddlers, the “Pygmy Pond” and “Tadpole Hole” mini-slides will bring hours of fun. Enchanted Forrest also features a few carnival-style rides, a petting zoo, arcade, circus shows and a park museum. Next door, Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Center offers an arcade, miniature golf, rock climbing wall,

go-karts, and bumper boats. Enchanted Forest is open June through September. For more information, contact the park at 315.369.6145 or www.watersafari.com. • Lightning storms won’t end the fun at The Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark near Lake George (www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge. com), which offers 38,000 square feet of splashing adventure. It includes a multi-level interactive play area, lazy river ride, a rapid river ride, tube rides, surfing, kiddie pool, and (for those 18 and older) a hot tub. Because the water park is part of the lodge, which also includes dining, an arcade and fitness center, you can plan an entire weekend getaway that doesn’t involve a lot of driving around once you get there. For more information, contact the resort at 518-824-6060 or www. sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com. • Thunder Island Family Entertainment Park in Fulton (www.thunder-island.com) offers several tunnel rides, tube slides, and a kids’ river for easy-going floating. For dry fun, try their go-karts and jungle-themed miniature golf course. Thunder Island is open June through September. For more information, contact the park

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Chill out this summer at an area water park such as Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge. at 315-598-8016 or www.thunder-island.com. The website also features coupons. • Want more chances to get wet in Central New York? Just wait. Construction on the Maya Indoor Water Park (www.themayaexperience. com) in Syracuse is slated to begin in 2012.

Thunder Island Family Entertainment Park in Fulton is a great option this season — and it’s close to home.

Plan ahead for water park fun.

Call to ensure the park is open and to verify hours, admission prices, and park policies regarding food. Some do not permit coolers inside but allow picnicking in designated areas, for example. Keep close watch of children. Even if they are good swimmers and there are lifeguards on duty, drowning accidents can happen in a moment. If you want to visit a variety of parks and a season pass won’t save you any money, check group rates and get friends and neighbors to help you swing a better deal. Wear comfortable clothing that dries quickly. Parks usually require you to change into street clothing before leaving the water park area and going to a game or eating area. Bring along a towel, water-resistant sunscreen (reapply at least every two hours and after towel drying), sunglasses, broad-brimmed hat or visor, non-skid water shoes, swimsuit and regular walking shoes.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego (www.fortontario.com) is just one example of many ways to explore history this season.

10 Fun (Nearly) Free Things to Do Explore informative and entertaining options this season By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Family fun doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Get out and enjoy the great weather with these activities. Make Some Animal Friends. The New York State Fairgrounds (www.nysfair.org) hosts many free expos presented by animal associations that are open to the public and offer free parking. Check the fairgrounds’ events calendar to see what’s happening on any given day. At Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park in Syracuse (www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org), you can swing a group rate of $3.25 per child ($7 per adult; children under 2 are free regardless of group size) if 20 or more make reservations

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in advance, so grab a few neighbors and go. Enjoy the Parks. Central New York is full of terriﬁc parks of all sorts: playgrounds, historic sites and nature parks. Although some charge a fee, it’s usually only $8 per vehicle and many that charge admittance allow children 12 and under in free. Most include picnic areas and offer free exhibits and activities. Visit nysparks.state.ny.us for more information. Get Involved with Community Events. Scan local papers, craigslist.com, www.visitsyracuse.org, www.eventful.com/syracuse and public bulletin boards for

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free family oriented events and activities in your area such as vacation Bible school hosted by area churches (some of these welcome kids aged 3 through teenagers), community festivals hosted by civic organizations and municipalities and, for little ones, story time at the library. Read. Present your library card to get your hands on great reading materials, both books and periodicals. But libraries offer so much more for free, including videos, CDs and other resources. Many libraries offer discard bins or inexpensive books for sale so you won’t have to worry about damaged or lost items if you want something to take

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York with you to the beach. Learn About History. The Onondaga Historical Association Museum in Syracuse (www. cnyhistory.org) offers free admission to its permanent and temporary exhibits. The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse (www.eriecanalmuseum. org) offers free admission (it suggests a $5 donation). The Salt Museum in Syracuse (onondagacountyparks.com/salt-museum) borders Onondaga Lake Park. Take the free museum tour to learn about the history of salt in Syracuse and share a picnic and walk at the park afterwards. At Sainte Marie among the Iroquois Living History Museum in Liverpool (www.onondagacountyparks.com/sainte-marie-among-theiroquois), admission starts at $2 and children ﬁve and younger are free. Larger families will appreciate the $10 family rate. The recreated French mission features costumed interpreters depicting life in the mid-1600s and what life was like when the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and French Jesuit missionaries interacted. Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego (www.fortontario.com) charges $4 for adults, $3 for students and children 12 and younger are free. If you round up a group of 10 or more, the rate drops to $2 apiece. The site boasts beautifully restored buildings and furnishings dating back to when the fort served as “Guardian of the Northern Frontier.” The buildings date back to mid-1800s and the buildings were added and updated into the 1940s. Soak Up Local Culture. Everson Museum of Art (www.everson. org) suggests a $5 donation for visitors touring this museum of ﬁne art and artistic architecture. Syracuse Jazz Fest (www.syracusejazzfest.com) offers free music, Plowshares Summer Crafts Fair, and

Many of the New York State Fair’s attractions and entertainers are free with admission. ﬁreworks at the Onondaga Community College campus for the two-day event. Bring exact change for the $5 parking fee and your own seating. Coolers aren’t allowed. Explore Science Admission at the Museum of Science and Technology (www.most.org) starts at $6, a reasonable cost considering all the hands-on educational activities available for kids and fun for grown-ups, too. Learn About Agriculture. In August, Empire Farm Days (www.empirefarmdays.com) in Seneca Falls charges $10 per car per day for admission to the threeday event, but once you’re on the grounds, all the exhibits and seminars are free. Some people bring a picnic for lunch. Many farm stands in the area host fall festivals, too. Pick Your Own Lunch. “Youpick” farms allow visitors to harvest produce at a substantial discount from grocery stores or farm markets. The kids will learn

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where their food comes from and you’ll reap a huge savings in your grocery bill, all while having fun together. Visit www.pickyourown. org/nycentral to find area farms. Call ahead to confirm hours, restroom facilities, payment options and whether or not you need to bring your own containers. Celebrate Our State. The New York State Fair (www.nysfair.org) in Syracuse offers reduced-cost tickets if purchased in advance, and free admission on certain days for specific groups such as students, veterans and Native Americans. Parking is $5. Most attractions are free and many food vendors offer reasonably priced options. The fair has been ranked as one of the nation’s best state fairs for good reasons. It’s well managed, jam-packed with attractions and presents new entertainers, vendors and activities every year, while keeping the crowd-pleasing favorites.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Chimney Bluffs’ dramatic landscape contrasts the lulling waves of Lake Ontario.

The Wonders of Wolcott Chimney Bluffs, Wolcott Falls Parks offer spectacular views By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

himney Bluffs State Park offers a geological wonder. Tucked along the eastern shore of Lake Ontario just west of Wolcott, the park features columns of rock and sand that spike up to 150 feet high, contrasted by swooping dunes. The barren, lunar-like landscape is surreal considering the forest fringing the top of the bluffs. The park’s two trails are each a mile long and run parallel to each other and the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The lower trail lies along the shore and the upper trail is through the forest overlooking the bluffs. The trails connect at both ends. The

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western end includes a paved parking lot, picnic area, grassy lawns, grills and restrooms. The eastern trailhead was left natural and offers limited parking. Wear your hiking shoes to walk these trails. This is no place for ﬂipflops or slippery-soled shoes. The trails are minimally maintained so expect exposed tree roots, jutting rocks and uneven terrain on the upper trail and a rocky beach strewn with driftwood on the lower trail. The trails will not accommodate a wheelchair or stroller. Keep in mind that the bluffs can easily give way and result in a fall.

Be careful along the edge and hold little ones’ hands. Leashed dogs are permitted in the park, but keep them close by so they don’t take a tumble over the cliffs. Expect the temperature to feel a little cooler along the shoreline. In early spring or late fall, this could warrant a light jacket. Bring along your camera to take breathtaking photos. If you visit next year and take photos from the same vantage points, you’ll ﬁnd that the bluffs will have changed by then. The bluffs erode one to ﬁve feet annually because of the erosion of wind and water.

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York On the forest trail, you’ll likely see ferns, wild grapevine, trillium, jackin-the-pulpit, blue cohosh, and colt’s foot, among other plant life. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the park before you head home, or patronize a local restaurant. Instead of crossing Ridge Road to go back to state Route 104, turn east onto Ridge Road to visit Mill’s Diner. It features fun ‘50s décor, an impressively sized menu of sandwiches, baked goods, and family friendly fare. Mill’s boasts many flavors of soft and hard ice cream and treats featuring farm-fresh fruit from the Mill’s Farm on site. Mills’ farm stand also sells fruit, gifts, jelly, and more. As you enter the village of Wolcott on Ridge Road from the west, turn left onto West Port Bay Road to enjoy a cone, burger, hot dog or sandwich al fresco at one of the picnic tables at Brooks, Inc. The family-owned ice cream stand is one of the newer ones in Wolcott. On the village’s main square, Peter’s New York Pizzeria and Mark’s Pizza are local favorites with take-out or eat-in available. They each sell pizza by the pie or slice, along with other Italian favorites. If you turn south at the stoplight into New Hartford, you’ll ﬁnd the Village Restaurant on the left and China King on the right. The Village Restaurant offers shaded seating for its ice cream window and indoor dining with typical small town diner fare. Also in New Hartford, China King provides limited seating, but allows takeouts and serves a reasonably priced, broad selection of Americanized Chinese food. The lunch menu is an especially good deal with heaping portions for a reduced price. You can also eat at the picnic tables at Northup Park adjacent to the restaurant. Look for the bandstand. Fall for it — Another pleasant little park in the village, Wolcott

Wolcott Falls Park, not far from Chimney Bluffs, offers a pleasant view of the falls, picnic pavilion and playground. Falls Park, is just off Oswego Street. Follow Main Street east and turn left onto Oswego near Palace Theater. Wolcott Falls Park will be on the left. At the upper level of the park, enjoy the overlook of the falls, picnic pavilion and playground. At the west end of the park, follow a short, steep trail through the woods to enter the bottom level of the park at the base of the falls. Wolcott Falls Park offers restroom facilities. Chimney Bluffs and Wolcott Falls parks are open dawn to dusk. To get to Chimney Bluffs, take state Route 104 West to Lake Bluff Road. Turn right (north) onto Lake Bluff Road. Lake Bluff Road becomes Garner Road. Look for signs. Want to stay in the area longer?

Check out Lake Bluff Campground (lakebluffcampground.com, 315-5874517) for tent or RV camping near Chimney Bluffs. Want more to do in Wolcott? Attend a seasonal festival in the Northup Park/Main Street areas. In mid-June, the village offers the sweet ﬂavors of Strawberry Festival. In August, the park hosts the Wine & Jazz Festival, the 20th Annual Wolcott Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce Car & Cycle Show, and Annual Community Sidewalk and Yard Sales. September brings the Sportsman Show with vendors presenting all kinds of equipment for outdoorsmen. For more information and this year’s dates and times, visit www.villageofwolcott. com or call 315-594-9501.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Disc Golﬁng: Game Getting Popular By Melissa Stefanec

f you’ve recently driven through a park, you might have noticed the addition of some baskets with chains above them and a number on top. These baskets may look a little strange, but they are used by disc golfers. Disc golf, which is growing in popularity with each passing season, is also referred to as frolf and frisbee golf and it is taking nature lovers by storm. Disc golf is enjoyed by amateurs and professionals. The sport actually has a professional organization dedicated to it called the Professional Disc Golf Association (PGDA). Although some people enjoy the sport on make-shift courses in their back yards, there are other people who play professionally and compete in world championships. In fact, this year’s PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships is being held at the end of July in Rochester. Adam Kraebel is one Central

New Yorker who picked up the sport and hasn’t been able to put it down. He started playing three years ago and gets out at least three times a week, weather permitting. He plays in the snow, cold and rain and doesn’t let a lot keep him off the course. He often ends up lengthening his season to eleven months per year. Frolf is enjoyed by a large demographic of people and he says a lot of the sport’s appeal lies in the fact it allows the player be closer to nature and doesn’t cost a lot. “Anybody who likes to take a hike in the woods will enjoy playing and because it’s so cheap, you can practice up and develop your game in a short amount of time,” said Kraebel. “This is a big bonus if you’re interested in competing in tournaments.” How to Play — Disc golf is played much like regular golf. There are tee boxes and players shoot their discs with the end goal of sinking the disc

Adam Kraebel playing disc golﬁng at Green Lakes State Park near Syracuse.

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into the basket. The basket is typically metal and has chains connected to it to help the disc drop into the basket. Each hole has a par. The courses may be in wide open ﬁelds or be wound through woodland trails. Natural features such as trees, creeks and tall grasses replace man-made sand traps and roughs. The goal of the game is the same as traditional golf; you want to ﬁnish with the lowest score. Most courses have either nine or 18 holes. Getting Started — People who want to learn to play can visit the PDGA website for rules, tutorials, advice and a list of courses in their area. Discs can be purchased online or at most sporting goods stores. Although players can use just one disc, as people progress in the sport they start incorporating more discs in different shapes and weights. Most dedicated players have at least three discs: a distance driver, a mid-range disc and a putter. Harnessing its Appeal — People who play disc golf are typically outdoorsy people who love and respect nature. Players are encouraged to respect nature on the courses they play on. They share courses with animals, trees, children and people who are on various skill levels. Although the sport is played by professionals, most players just head out to enjoy nature and make improvements to their personal game. It’s low cost and low stress features are appealing to a growing number of people. Although Kraebel wants to improve his game, at the end of the day his passion for the sport is much simpler than that. “It’s a walk in the wilderness. It doesn’t get any better than that. It’s great exercise. The culture of the game is very laid back and relaxing. Figuring out your line to the target is often challenging and sometimes you have to be creative with your shots. It’s a great game. Give it a try”

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York ‘I’m Bored’ No More. How to Keep Kids Busy Creative projects, activities add zest to fun By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

re you hearing “I’m bored!” from your kids yet? Fortunately, keeping the kids busy during summer break is lots of fun for everyone. Try these ideas in the weeks ahead. • Volunteer to help a cause your family cares about. Besides aiding someone in need, your children will learn lifelong lessons about empathy and giving. If volunteering on a regular basis won’t work with your schedules or you’re not sure where to start, ask if you can pitch in “just this once” at your church, a civic organization or charitable group. Nursing homes warmly welcome young visitors if you call in advance. Picking up litter in your neighborhood also shows you care about your town. . • Tackle a project together. Cleaning out the garage may not seem like much fun to the kids, but set a goal and offer a reward, such as, “if we get this done by 4, we’ll order pizza and rent a movie.” Working with them instead of sending them off by themselves will also help the job get done. • Vacation in your hometown. Have you ever wondered about that park you pass by or the historical site in your neighborhood? Research it online or pick up brochures to plan and then visit it. You’ll be surprised at what lies just beyond your own back yard. Take along the camera and pick up a brochure so

you can visit like a tourist. • Play treasure hunt. For younger children, it could include finding—and returning—a few simple things such as, “find something blue, something wet and also something fuzzy.” For older children, challenge them to find a list of more complex items, such as a five-inch long pinecone, an acorn, a rock larger than a half-dollar, and a ladybug (release it when the game is over). Outfit your oldest kids with cameras to take pictures of the items on their list. Whoever completes his list first wins. • Get wet. Get into swimsuits, get outside and let the water fly! Fill up the squirt guns, turn on the garden hose and make water balloons for cool fun. • Camp out in the back yard. Even if it’s not overnight camping, it’s fun to set up the tent (or make your own with blankets) and rough it for a few hours with no electronics. Help the kids fix “camp foods” for lunch, like pork and beans, hotdogs and S’mores to eat outside. • Rainy days? Don’t let them dampen your fun. Get cooking with the kids. Let them have whatever they want as long as they help you shop for the ingredients and make it. Look through the cookbooks for something interesting. Let them choose a three-course meal: appetizer, soup and main dish, even if they don’t really coordinate well.

Remember, it’s all about learning and having a good time, not making the cover of “Bon Appetit.” Regardless of how it turns out, it will be a memorable meal. • Strut your stuff. Have the kids stage a fashion show with you and your spouse as the models. Let them put together clothing ensembles from any closet in the house and ﬁx their hair and make-up. Take plenty of pictures of their outrageous getups for a hilarious slideshow later. • Get crafty. Break out whatever craft supplies you have on hand and raid the recycle bin to challenge the kids to make a useful or decorative object without spending anything or telling each other what they’re planning. Give them a deadline to help spur them into action. Or stop by a craft store and let each child pick out supplies for starting a new hobby. Start small in case they lose interest quickly. • Dig into history. Help the kids interview their grandparents (or other older adults) on what things were like in the old days. They will be surprised about what was different and what has remained the same. Have them compile a list of questions about daily life, such as “What did you eat for breakfast when you were my age?” “What was your favorite outﬁt?” and “What did you do for fun during the summer?” Perhaps they’ll get a few ideas for making more summer fun for themselves.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Campﬁre: A Fun Part of Outdoor Living By Melissa Stefanec

hen camping, hiking or relaxing outdoors, a campfire is synonymous with outdoor living. A campfire is relaxing, alluring, practical and fun. It’s also a great and delicious way to cook. Almost anything can be cooked on a campfire if you have the right tools and methods. Meat, grains, vegetables and fruit can all be enjoyed courtesy of a campfire. Here are some ways to cook on a fire and some ideas of what to include in a fire-cooked feast.

Cooking Methods

Stick — Cooking on a stick is oldfashioned and nostalgic. To keep the stick from burning, soak it in water for 15 minutes before cooking with it. A green stick (one you cut off a tree as opposed to finding on the ground) will be better because it will burn less. A green stick will have a green layer instead of a brown layer beneath the bark. Choose a long stick so you can stand back from the fire and shave it down to a pointed end to stab your food and keep it secure. Grate — A grill grate is a great thing to have at a fire. Make sure it is

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balanced on both ends by something sturdy and placed just over the flames of the fire. You can use rock, logs or other items for balancing. With a grill grate on top, a campfire is almost like your gas grill at home but with a better flavor. Pans — A frying pan is a great addition to bring along to the campfire. Make sure you choose one with a long handle and bring along pot holders. If you are hanging onto the pan it can get hot. If you put it on the grate the handle will get hot. Protect yourself. Cook in the pan just like you would on the stovetop. In the coals — Coals are just as important to campfire cooking as the flames. You can cook in the coals while your fire is burning. To cook in the coals you want to make sure your food is tightly sealed in heavy duty aluminum foil so no ashes or coals can enter your meal. Make sure food is placed in the middle of the coals so hot coals completely surround your food. Remove food with tongs and allow it to cool so you don’t burn yourself when unwrapping. Pie Iron — A pie iron is a sort of sandwich maker that comes in aluminum or cast iron. It consists of two metal pieces about the size of a slice of bread that are hinged together with long handles on the ends. You put two pieces of buttered bread in and fill with savory or sweet fillings. You can also use biscuit, pizza or other dough in place of bread. Place the pie iron in hot coals and turn evenly. Check your creation every 3-5 minutes. Whatever you are cooking is done when it’s

golden brown on both sides. Essential tools — Depending on your cooking method, you will need some implements. Stick-cooking only requires a knife. For cooking in coals you will need heavy duty aluminum foil and tongs or some other implement to get your dinner out of hot coals. A pot holder can also save some burns. A large spoon and some salt and pepper also make things a little easier and tastier.

What to Cook

Hotdog — One the campfire’s most versatile foods, a hot dog can be cooked on a stick, in a pan, on a grate or in the coals. Marshmallows — Why use anything other than a stick? Just remember, if it catches fire, don’t shake the stick. Either wait for it to burn off or carefully blow on it. Shish kebab — You need a grate to turn this grill-side favorite into a fireside favorite. Fish — Fishing and a campfire go hand in hand. Clean and filet your fish and put the filets in foil. Squeeze on fresh lemon juice to protect the meat and flavor. Cook in the coals until flakey and enjoy. Corn — This perfect campfire food needs no implements. Keep the corn in the husk and give it a quick soak in the water. Place in the coals until kernels are soft and remove the husk. Baked potato — Wrap it in aluminum foil place it in coals. Leave it in for about 40 minutes. It will yield to pressure when it is done. Baked apple — Fireside apples are like nature’s apple pie. Take an apple and cut a hole in the middle to remove the core and seeds. Fill with brown sugar and cinnamon (and a little butter if you have it). Wrap the apple in foil and make sure it stays top side up. Place in the coals for 1011 minutes.

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Being prepared will enhance your ﬁshing trip

Fish On!

By Brandon Smith

pstate New York has some of the most diverse fishing opportunities in all of North America.During the summer and fall, the difference between catching a walleye, salmon, largemouth bass, trout or black crappie can be as simple as a short drive, or reaching a little deeper into the tackle box. So be adventurous, explore and see what your local waters have to offer! Be prepared — Before going in search of your next meal or trophy, it helps to know what kind of fish you feel like catching. After all, we are surrounded by water with a vast variety of fish to choose from. The Internet is a great resource for finding fish reports and directions to the “hot bite,” as well as tips on what baits and techniques are bringing in the fish of your choice. When I’m going to a brand new fishing spot, I try to find multiple resources for that area to identify the trends. If three different places say I need to be using a green lure, you can bet I’m bringing more than one green offering. But you can’t just bring a couple green lures; this is an adventure! Along with the locally recommended tackle, bring some other odds and ends. The conditions may change once you arrive, so be prepared to adapt. Bring a digital camera and before you leave home make sure you have saved your pictures to your computer and clear the memory card. When you catch a beautiful fish,

you will absolutely kick yourself if you have to fumble with the camera to delete pictures to make room. Besides, if you’re exploring new territory, you’re bound to ﬁnd picture-worthy landscape as you connect with nature. Also, put your camera in a plastic sandwich bag in case you get wet. Pack a lunch in a cooler with ice. This not only saves you from having to spend money on food, but also prevents you from having to leave hungry ﬁsh to feed a hungry com-

panion. Never leave fish while they’re biting! You can still grab a bite to eat on the road; just don’t make that your only option. The ice in the cooler will also be handy if you plan to keep any fish, as they always taste best when kept continuously cold. Did you bring bug spray? Remember, fish aren’t the only things that bite. Ask for directions — When I arrive to the fishing spot, I might ask Continued on page 75

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Entertainment

Guide 2011

June June 1

Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Assoc. “Ride and Slide.” Five days of quality NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) reining events. Saturday night special event to include freestyle — start time 6 p.m. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds. (315) 682-0592

June 2 Lacona. Lacona Firemen’s Field Days. Rides, food and fun in support of the Lacona Fire Dept. Parade on June 4 Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the festival happens in the heart of Ithaca on the Ithaca Commons, throughout downtown and in DeWitt Park. On Sunday, the entire Festival moves to Stewart Park at the base of Cayuga Lake. The Ithaca Festival showcases the work of over 1,000 local artists, including crafters, poets, painters, dancers, divas, come-

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dians, musicians, clowns, acrobats, community groups and ensembles. Ithaca’s largest festival and craft show celebrating the local area. Music, performers, and food vendors. (607) 273-364. www.ithacafestival.org Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Assoc. “Ride and Slide.” See June 1 listing

June 3 Phoenix. Canal Days. Canal Island. Free admission. (315) 695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats. us Chittenango. Oz-Stravaganza. This event features rides, a parade, games, hot air balloon rides, exceptional food & much more. Celebrate all things Oz. 417 Genesee St. (315) 687-6250. www.oz-stravaganza.com Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse brings out exciting food and music from throughout Central New York. The festival showcases specialties from over 85 area restaurants, wineries and other businesses. Each restaurant will sell sample foods for $1 as well as larger portions

for purchase. Clinton Square. (800) 234-4797. www.tasteofsyracuse.com LaFargeville. 22nd Annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. Combined old-time and bluegrass festival with workshops, vendors, crafts food and more. Featuring Beachley & Scott. Other bands include Delaney Brothers, Eric Royer, Spare Change, Lake Effect, Matthews Family Band, Diamond Someday, River Grass and Reed & Linda Crowner. NNY Ag Historical Society at Stone Mills. (315) 658-2353 Clifton Springs. Sulphur Springs Festival. Live music, games for the kids, Saturday parade, Victorian fashion show, food & craft vendors, and much more. Main St. Fri 5 – 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (315) 573-1603. www.sulphurspringsfestival.com/ Brewerton. Dean Hubbs Memorial at the Brewerton Speedway, 60 U.S. Route 11. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Nationwide Insurance, this race brings IMCA Modiﬁeds, Late Models, ModLite, 4-Cylinder Stocks and Kids Poster Contest. Tickets $12. :(315)668-6906 or visit

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LaFargeville. 22nd Annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. See June 3 listing

Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 2 listing

June 5 Syracuse. Finger Lakes Feather Poultry Club Show. Poultry show featuring 75-100 breeds and varieties of exhibition poultry being judged for awards including standard chickens, bantam chickens (miniatures), ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys. NYS Fairgrounds. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (315) 492-1974 Mexico. Celebrate the Arts. Music, drama and family fun. 1– 4.p.m. Mexico Point Park. (315) 963-8216. Donations appreciated Farmington. Sports Car & Vintage Auto Festival. Farmington Town Park, County Road 8 and Collett Road. The East Coast’s largest one-day car show. Hot rods, sports, antique & custom cars, ﬂea market, arts & crafts, food & beverages. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (585) 234-1402. www.mgcarclub.com Chittenango. Oz-Stravaganza. See June 3 listing Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Assoc. “Ride and Slide”. See June 1 listing LaFargeville. 22nd Annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. See June 3 listing Clayton. 1,000 Islands International Chapter of Dog Shows. See June 4 listing Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 2 listing

June 8 Sackets Harbor. War of 1812 Shipwrecks Exploration. This 7 p.m. presentation by Dr. Ben Ford and his colleagues describes their underwater archeology investigation of War of 1812 warship sites near Sackets Harbor. This free War of 1812 Bicentennial program is hosted at the Sackets Harbor Battleﬁeld Site red barn off Hill St. (315) 646-3634. www.sacketsharborbattleﬁeld.org

June 10 Jamesville. Jamesville BalloonFest. Food, rides, games and hot air balloons. See Web site for ﬂight times & more information. (315) 4355252. www.jamesvilleballoonfest.com Cicero. 19th Annual Cicero Community Festival. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to Our Heroes.” 8229 Brewerton Road (Route 11). (315) 6991358. www.cicerofestival.com Orwell. Orwell Old Home Days. Baseball game Friday, parade noon Saturday with food, games and vendors. Outdoor church services and chicken BBQ Sunday at noon. Four Corners in

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Orwell. (315) 509 – 4246 Syracuse. 57th Annual Polish Festival. Polish Festival Guest: Winner of 18 Grammy Awards, Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Clinton Square. (800) 234-4797. www.polishscholarship.com Syracuse. WWE World Tour Raw. 7:30 p.m. War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St. Featuring all your favorite WWE RAW Superstars: John Cena, Randy Orton, Cm Punk, The Miz, Sheamus, John Morrison, Daniel Bryan, Santino Marella, Evan Bourne, The Nexus, Sin Cara. Ticket Prices: $60, $45, $35, $25, $15. (315) 435-8000. www. oncenter.org Oswego. SUNY Oswego Sesquicentennial Celebration/Reunion. A reunion celebrating the college’s 150 years. (315) 312-5559. www. oswego.edu/about/150.html

June 11 Baldwinsville. Peony Festival. Peony Fest features include an outdoor art show, demonstrations, select artisans and exhibitors, entertainment and refreshments all presented against the backdrop of the museum’s heritage peony gardens. Shacksboro Schoolhouse Museum, 46 Canton St. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (315) 638-2452 Watertown. Heritage Days and Classic Car Rally/ Show. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. More than 100 classic cars participating in the Road Rally and 200 cars on display at the Cruise-In, starring the 1910 Babcock made in Watertown. The family car, van

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See June 11 listing Syracuse. 57th Annual Polish Festival. See June 10 listing Orwell. Orwell Old Home Days. See June 10 listing Oswego. SUNY Oswego Sesquicentennial Celebration/Reunion. See June 10 listing

June 12 Mexico. 1st Annual Car Show. VFW Post 369. Food, drink, music by Larry Steele. $3 general admission. (315) 297-2476

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June 18 Ithaca. Juneteenth Celebration. Celebrate the final emancipation of slaves in the USA. During the week of June 19th at the Southside Community Center. Music, food, and more. Southside Community Center. (607) 273-4190 Old Forge. 14th Annual Father’s Day Weekend Car Show- Cash prizes to two best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod), dash plaques to first 100 entrants. First, second and third place trophies in 20 classes. Gates open at 9 a.m., judging starts at noon, prizes and trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Also auto-related vendors and swap meet, food and beverages available. In case of rain, show cars parked inside pavilion on first come basis. Car registration fee $10 advance received before June 1, $12 gate. Auto vendors and swappers registration $20. George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored

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June 24 Syracuse. Syracuse Jazz Fest. The largest free jazz festival in the Northeast. 2011 headliners and artists are yet to be announced. Past headliners include Jazz, Soul and R & B legends Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Kenny G, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Pete Fountain, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Smokey Robinson, and Spyro Gyra. Onondaga Community College. (800) 234-4797. www.syracusejazzfest.com Syracuse. Finger Lakes Arabian Summer Festival Horse Show. Arabian, Half-Arabian A-rated horse show. Public welcome, free admission & parking. Halter, English, Western and Hunter Pleasure classes - Sport Horse Division - no Dressage or Jumping. Friday 8 a.m. –10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. (315) 626-6790. www.ﬂaha.com Constantia. Constantia Fire Department Field Days. Live music Fri. and Sat.; Parade Sat. Horseshoes all weekend. 23 County Rt. 23. (315) 623-7351 Phoenix. Fireworks at Henley Park. Fireworks at dusk, food and ice cream available. Boat tours available through Seaway Navigation. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. (315) 695-1308. www.bridgehousebrats.us Alexandria Bay. 5th Annual Thousand Islands

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June 25 Oswego. Tri-Oswego Triathlon. U.S. sanctioned triathlon will showcase 500 athletes of all ages. Family fun activities throughout the weekend. Wright’s Landing and Breitbeck Park. Admission: Free, see Web site for registration fees. www. tri-oswego.com Sandy Creek. 1st Annual Bass Tournament. 5 a.m. 100 percent pay back. Sponsored by Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association. (315) 387-6310. sandypondsportsman.com Ithaca. Ithaca Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. This festival has 300 bagpipe drones playing at the same time. There’s dancing by the lake, huge men ﬂipping telephone poles, and food “created on a dare.” With competitions in bagpiping, drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include other aspects of the culture such as Celtic traditional & rock

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June 26 Oswego. Tri-Oswego Triathlon. See June 25 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Jazz Fest. See June 24 listing Constantia. Constantia Fire Department Field Days. See June 24 listing Alexandria Bay. 5th Annual Thousand Islands River Run Motorcycle Rally. See June 24 listing Ithaca. Ithaca Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. See June 25 listing Syracuse. Finger Lakes Arabian Summer Festival Horse Show. See June 24 listing

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June 30 Sandy Creek. 154th Oswego County Fair. Events scheduled daily, rides, parade, displays and more. General admission free, admission to grandstand events varies. Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg St. (315) 387-3834. www.oswegocountyfair.com Syracuse. International Horse Show. See June 29 listing

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DeWitt. This annual concert series is held every Thursday evening at Ryder Park, adjacent to Town of DeWitt ofﬁces and the Erie Canal State Park. Don’t forget your lawn chair, blanket and some munchies. Performers are: July 7: Dan Elliott - Great American Songbook (classics through the ages); July 14: Elvis in the House w/ Tom Gilbo & The Blue Suedes (Impersonation Show); July 21: Stroke (Great Rhythm & Blues.); July 28: TJ Sacco & the Urban Cowboys (country classics): Aug. 4: Maria DeSantis Band w/ special guests TBA (classics of the 40-s thru 90’s). 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ryder Park. (315) 446-9250 x9

July 1 Sandy Creek. 154th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing Syracuse. International Horse Show. See June 29 listing

July 2 Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. 12 stages of continuous live entertainment, interactive village characters and lane shows, an awesome arts & crafts show, fully-armored jousting tournaments, day-long feasting and revelry, games, rides, food. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Adults $24.95; Child $14.95; Children 5 & under free. (800) 879-4446. www.sterlingfestival.com Fair Haven. Fourth of July Celebration. Weekend-long festival with a boat parade, 5K mile/run, arts & crafts vendors, classic car show, live music, carnival, and ﬁreworks over the bay. (315) 947-5737. www.fairhavenny. com/calendar.html Sandy Creek. 154th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing Syracuse. International Horse Show. See June 29 listing

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July 3 Brewerton. Community Fireworks Display. Fireworks are displayed at dusk from a barge between Rt. 11 and Rt. 81 bridges. www.oneidalakechamber.com Oswego. Oswego Independence Day Parade. Parade starts at Oswego High School at 1 p.m., ending at Fort Ontario. Fireworks over the harbor at 9:45 p.m. (315) 343-7681. www.oswegofultonchamber.com Clayton. Gala Fireworks. An annual tradition to celebrate the nation’s history. Come to the waterfront for a grand ﬁreworks display at dusk. (315) 686-3771 Geneva. Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. American Legion grounds, 1115 Lochland Rd. Rides, games & food. 5 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk. (315) 789-5165 Sodus Point. Annual Kiddie Parade. Themed costume parade from Sodus Point. Fire hall to lighthouse pavilion. Refreshments and vouchers provided. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 4834936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Sandy Creek. 154th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing

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July 4 Alexandria Bay. Fireworks Over Boldt Castle. Alexandria Bay waterfront. Come by boat or by land. (315) 482-9531. info@alexbay.org Sackets Harbor. July 4th Celebrations. Celebrate July 4th American traditions at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site, Main St. Cannon firing starting at 2 p.m., tours of the Navy Yard’s Commandant’s House and visit the Lieutenant’s house gift shop and gallery. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (315) 646-3634 www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org Canandaigua. Independence Day Parade, Festivities & Fireworks. Main Street & Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Dr. 1:30 p.m., live music 3:30-11 p.m., fireworks 9:45 p.m. (585) 396-0300. www. canandaigua-events.org Sodus Point. Gap Mangione Big Band. A legendary Premier Stage, Swing and Jazz Band. (7-12 noon) Breakfast on the bluff: hot breakfast along the lake shore; (7:30-10 a.m.) Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum and McDonald’s of Wayne County

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July 7 Windham. Windham 2011 Mountain Bike World Cup Festival. The World Cup circuit is a series of races in three different racing disciplines – cross-country (narrow, rocky paths through forests and streams), downhill (riders race the clock on treacherous descents) and “4-cross (4X)” (four riders at a time race a fast downhill course with jumps and banked corners). Block party and concerts for spectators. Windham is the seventh stop on a tour that also visits Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Dalby Forest, Great Britain; Offenburg, Germany; Fort William, Great

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July 8 Cape Vincent. 43rd Annual French Festival Celebration. Food, crafts, parades, ﬁreworks, tournaments and more create a full schedule for the weekend. Festivities begin on Friday evening with a Family Block dance at 7:30 p.m. (315) 654-2481 Palmyra. Hill Cumorah Pageant. Hill Cumorah Visitor Center, 603 Route 21. Big budget religious story on outdoor 10 level stage, twelvetower lighting, state-of-the-art sound system, Hollywood special effects & cast of over 650. 9 p.m. www.hillcumorah.org Utica. Boilermaker Road Race Weekend. The Boilermaker 15K road race hosts over 10,000 runners per year. Boilermaker Weekend offers events for participants of every age and skill level. It has grown to include fitness and special events, such as a 5K Run, a 3 Mile Walk, a Youth Run, an Invitational Mile, Kids’ Olympics, a Health and Fitness Expo., and more. Designed around the weekend’s crown jewel, the Boilermaker 15K Road Race, Boilermaker Weekend promotes a healthy lifestyle with a focus on fun, family, and community spirit. Masonic Care Community, 2150 Bleecker St. www.boilermaker.com Windham. Windham 2011 Mountain Bike World Cup Festival. See July 7 listing

July 9 Oswego/Mexico. Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon & Trout Team Tournament. Amateur and professional teams compete for prizes. Teams fish from ports of Oswego and Mexico. Weigh-ins behind Best Western Captain’s Quarters Hotel, E. First St. (315) 349-8322. www.lakeontarioproam.com Fulton. Nights of Racing Bonus Night. Fulton Speedway, 1603 County Rte. 57, Fulton. Universal Metalworks presents Wix Filters100 Modifieds / Sportman Modified / Crate 525 / Late Models / Novice Sportsman / ModLites and Gladiators plus the Kids Poster Contest. Tickets: $12. (315) 593-6531 or visit www.fultonspeedway.com Granby. Granby Family Fun Days. Games, face painting, animals, fire trucks, food, displays and more at the Granby Community Center. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.townofgranby.org Ithaca. Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat Festival. Inlet Island. Come watch as Dragon Boat teams race down the Cayuga Lake Inlet off Cass Park. Join the celebration of this multicultural sport and enjoy Chinese Ribbon Dancing, Japanese Taiko Drumming, gospel singing, martial arts demonstrations, and a

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Mexico. Concert and Fireworks. 5:50 p.m. Band concert, food and other activities followed by fireworks. (315) 963-8216. Admission free, donations appreciated Hannibal. Annual Concert in the Park/Duck Derby. 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Music, booths, Old Timers softball game, duck derby. Fireman’s Field. Admission: free. (315) 564-7525 LaFargeville. Strawberry Festival. Annual festival to celebrate the local sweet harvest of strawberries. Classic cars, food and music. Northern New York Agricultural Society at Stone

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July 17 Sodus Point. Nostalgic Reunion. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ice Cream Sundaes start a relaxing afternoon of music featured from the 1930s,40s,50s and 60s. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www. soduspointlighthouse.org Syracuse Penguin Palooza at Rosamond Gifford Zoo. From 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Registration required. $12, children 2 and under free. Enjoy an incredible array of activities: games, entertainment, ice cream tasting & food as the Zoo welcomes costumed characters, face painters, magicians, jugglers and more. Live music. Children ages 2-12 are invited to participate in a wild party unlike any other! Penguin Palooza admission is required for both children and adults. For more information, call 453-8511 Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show. See July 15 listing Alexandria Bay. 34th Annual Vintage Boat Show. See July 15 listing Sackets Harbor. 40th Annual Can Am Festival. See July 16 listing Watkins Glen. Finger Lakes Wine Festival. See July 16 listing Rochester. ESL International Air Show. See July 16 listing

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Fulton. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark Annual Fly-in. dawn to dusk. See all types of small aircraft, trikes, PPG, PPC, Gyros and more. Food and drink available all day. Free admission and free parking. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark, 1222 Red Schoolhouse Rd., (315) 593-1403, fly-in@ulflyers.com, www.ulflyers.com Trumansburg. Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance (GrassRoots) promises to be the most

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Sidewalk Sales. See July 21 listing Fulton. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark Annual Fly-in. See July 21 listing Trumansburg. Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. See July 21 listing

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July 24 Sodus Point. The Dady Brothers. Performing a wide range of musical styles. Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Irish. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. 2 p.m. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org

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July 28 Oswego. Harborfest. World-class ﬁreworks over Lake Ontario on Saturday serve as the center-

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Pulaski area Just minutes from Lake Ontario and directly on the Salmon River, New York’s best and most popular ﬁshing destination! Lake trout, browns, walleye, steelhead, salmon, pike and perch. 4 Seasons of family fun with boating, camping, golﬁng in summer and fall, to snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more in winter.

Let us help plan your next visit. Call 315-298-2213 or visit us at www.pulaskieasternshorechamber.com or e-mail info@pulaskieasternshorechamber.com

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piece of this four-day event. Music ﬂows from stages throughout the city featuring legendary rock groups to break-through artists from Central NY. Juried artists, vendors, unique festival food and a variety of special events. Designated a “Top 100 Event in North America” by the American Bus Association seven times. (315) 343-6858, info@oswegoharborfest.com, www. oswegoharborfest.com. General admission free Rochester. Empire State Summer Games. See July 27 listing

July 29 Syracuse. Syracuse Art & Crafts Festival. The event features contemporary arts & crafts, ranging from functional to decorative, a wide variety of music, multicultural performances, summer refreshments & much more. Columbus Circle, downtown Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. www.downtownsyracuse.com Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. Come to the north shore of Skaneateles Lake for the annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show ofﬁcially sponsored by M&T Bank. Over 80 beautiful antique and classic boats on display. Live Music. Rafﬂe. Kids activity on Sat from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vote your favorite boat in the People’s Choice Award sponsored by Doug’s Fish Fry. Stay late on Sunday for the Sherwood Inn’s Blues and BBQ, from 3-7 p.m.

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Hillside Antique - Flea Markets Treasures Galore & So Much More Antiques & Collectibles • Great Food A Unique Assortment • Arts & Crafts Open Weekends and Holidays Over 150 May 7st - Sept. 25th Vendor Spaces

9 am to 5 pm Rain or Shine www.hillsideﬂeamarkets.com 7753 State Route 3, Pulaski 1/2 mile North of Brennan’s Beach (315) 298-4085

Winter Boat & Camper Storage - Indoors or Outdoors

Oswego. Harborfest. See July 28 listing

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Rochester. Empire State Summer Games. See July 27 listing

org. Admission variable, $15/early to $50/late

(315) 685-0552. www.skaneateles.com

July 30 Parish/Altmar. United States Orienteering Classic Championship. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Two-day OUSA Orienteering Championship with recreational courses offered for general public at Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. Sponsored by Central New York Orienteering. 607/756-8308, sochopx@peoplepc.com, cnyo.us.orienteering.

Sackets Harbor. 8th Annual War of 1812 Weekend. An entire weekend of living history, interpreted by over 800 actors from across the Eastern US and Canada. See demonstrations of 1812 camp life, civilian scenarios, military drills, period dress, music, and games. Watch the cannons roar and rockets glare in a spectacular evening demonstration. Mock naval and land battles, simulate the tactical maneuvers

4279 US Rte. 11 • Pulaski

SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE Financing Available

315-298-7550 We Service Most Brands Pick-up & Delivery Available

CAMPING & LODGING

Seasonals & Snowmobiles Welcome 200 Acres Trailer Rentals • Full Hook-ups Hot Shower • Laundry on the Convience Store Salmon Guide Service • Tackle River Fish Cleaning Station 2904 Route 13 • Pulaski • NY • 13142

1-315-298-2325

Featuring Salads, Tacos, Pizza & Wings

298-4772

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Oswego. Harborfest. See July 28 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Art & Crafts Festival. See July 29 listing

SEASONALS WELCOME!

“Mr. Sub” PO Box 67 • 4811 Salina St. Pulaski, NY 13142

Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. See July 29 listing

web site: www.salmonriver.net

“We Don’t Make the Only Sub in Pulaski. Just the BEST!”

Parker’s Service, Inc.

Candaigua. Waterfront Art Festival. Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Dr. Arts and craft exhibits, demonstrations, food & entertainment. Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (585) 6719102. www.waterfrontartfestival.com

PULASKI, NY

Bailey’s Power

Equipment LLC

of the period and bring history to life. (315) 646-3634

OVER 36 VARIETIES OF HOT & COLD SUBS! 4840 N. Jefferson St., Pulaski OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Debit

Call-in orders are welcome…

298-6021

3723-3724 State Route 13 Pulaski, NY 13142 Tel: 315-298-4717 Fax: 315-298-6645

I-81 Exit 36 Take a day or a week ...Come and camp on Grindstone Creek! 7065 State Route 3 Pulaski, NY 13142

(315) 298-5560 www.bearssleepyhollow.us

Expanded Wine Department!

315-509-4222 We Repair All Brands of Computers Virus / Spyware / Popups Network Installation On-Site Repairs at Home or Business Wireless Security Upgrades

New & Used Computer Sales

3969 Port St., Pulaski 298-5556

Open 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Saturday Sunday Noon - 6 pm

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Mexico area

Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Rochester. Empire State Summer Games. See July 27 listing

July 31 Sodus Point. The Critics. Soul, Blues and R&B. Also, featuring Wayne Drumlin Classic Car Club. 2 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 4834936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org

J&J Campgrounds

Strategically located between the city of Oswego and the ﬁshing village of Pulaski, Mexico rose to prominence as an agricultural center. The Derby Hill Bird Observatory, just outside of Mexico, is strategically located along the ﬂight paths of many bird species, making Mexico a must-visit for birdwatchers.

Pool, Shower, Full Hook-up, Propane Station 291 Tubbs Road, Mexico • Exit 34 off I-81 (315) 963-1108 • (315) 298-3717

~Dinner~ ~Weddings~ ~Banquets~ For Any Occasion 315-963-3830

www.arenaseishouse.com

Academy St. & Watson Ave. • Mexico, NY 13114

Theme Park with Yogi & Boo Boo

Decks • Rooﬁng • Siding Fascia and Sofﬁt Work Replacment Windows Blown Fiberglass Insulation Reliable Professionals You Can Count On! 48 • Summer Guide — The Best of Upstate 2011

“More Than Just A Campground” SPORTING, RV & CAMPING SUPPLIES

CAMP SITES & CABIN RENTALS GIFTS • GROCERIES • MINI GOLF

FLATROCK MINING

Sluice Mining for Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils

WATER WARS New for 2011 - JUMPING PILLOW

601 Co.Rte. 16, Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-7096

Web: jellystonecny.com

Email: ofﬁce@jellystonecny.com

Yogi Bear and all related characters & elements are trademarks of © HBP

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Barbara Molvar Amazing Business Broker

49 County Route 44 • Mexico NY 13114 315-963-4516 E-mail: Info@AmazingBusinessBroker.com Web site: www.AmazingBusinessBroker.com

Friends of Mexico Point Park, Inc. Stewards of Casey’s Cottage and Mexico Point Park 120 Mexico Point Drive West PO Box 326 Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-7657 315-963-3891 www.mexicony.net or www.howardsplace.net/manorhouse

District 7

John E. Proud

Oswego County Legislator P.O. Box 703 Mexico, NY 13114 315-963.3129

3278 Main Street, PO Box 838 Mexico, NY 13114 800-378-9645 • 315-963-8390 M-F 9:30-5:30 • Sat 9:30-3:30

Mary C. Gillen USUI Reiki Master

Animal Reiki Teacher • Classes Reiki Treatment • Animal Communication

315-298-3045 www.GentleReiki.com / Mary@GentleReiki.com Mexico, NY 13114

Welcome to

MEXICO, New York

Mother of Towns A Great Place to Live, Work & Play

Performance Uniforms and Formal Wear • Custom Spiritwear designed and printed in house. • No Hidden Upcharges for Artwork or Set-Up fees • T-Shirts, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Embroidery • Wedding Parties call for special appointments

3248 Main Street, Mexico 963-0642

The Mexico Historial Society South Jefferson Street Mexico, NY 13114

Town Historian 315-963-7034 www.mexicony.com

dba

Hollister Agency

www.mexicony.net

exico, a quaint small town nestled in Central New York, offers many attractions for the whole family. Visit Mexico in the winter for great snowmobiling. Hunt, ﬁsh, swim and bird watch in warm weather. Relax at Mexico Point Park and tour the park’s unique Casey’s Cottage, charter a ﬁshing expedition, or stay at one of Mexico’s camp grounds. Shop at the many small village businesses. Dine at our many excellent restaurants, enjoy an ice cream cone, experience the rich history of the “Mother of Towns” by viewing the unique “LaGuerre D’ Independence” mural at the high school, stop by our museum and library. Pick berries and apples at local orchards and farm stands. No matter the season, there’s a lot going on in Mexico!

Home • Auto • Business • Health A Partnership You Can Trust For All Your Insurance Needs. 3382 Main St | Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-7263 www.insureit.com A peaceful place to get away from the hectic life.

159 Ladd Road, Mexico, NY 13114

(Off Route 104B- 2 mi. from Lake Ontario)

(315)963-2060

www.yellowrosecamp.com

Shop•Eat•Relax 3273 Main St. Mexico, NY

315-963-2530

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April – September King & Coho Salmon Steelhead Brown Trout / Lake Trout Small Mouth Bass Fishing out of Mexico Bay on Lake Ontario

Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Art & Crafts Festival. See July 29 listing Oswego. Harborfest. See July 28 listing Parish/Altar. United States Orienteering Classic Championship. See July 30 listing Sackets Harbor. 8th Annual War of 1812 Weekend. See July 30 listing Canandaigua. Waterfront Art Festival. See July 30 listing Rochester. Empire State Summer Games. See July 27 listing. Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic

Concert and Fireworks. Mexico. 5:50 p.m. Band concert, food and other activities followed by ﬁreworks. (315) 963-8216. Admission free. See listing of events for more information. July 10.

Aug. 2

Boat Show. See July 29 listing

August

Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Aug. 1

Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. For boys and girls ages 5-8. Shore based fishing instruction for ages 5-8 covers safety, knot tying, weight/bobber selection, casting technique, handling/unhooking fish, and fish identification. Fishing rods & reels provided. Oswego Maritime Foundation. West First Street Pier, Oswego (315) 342-0480. info@hleewhitemarinemuseum.com

Aug. 4

Aug. 3

Phelps. Phelps Sauerkraut Festival. Firemen’s Field, Ontario St. Everything sauerkraut. Midway, crafts, food, live music, parade, 20K race, cabbage bowling, sauerkraut eating contest, ﬁreworks. Free. Thurs 6-11 p.m., Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-midnight. (315-548-2222 or (315)

Lodging with Docking Boat Launch Charters

Discover Trophy Trout & Salmon For Information or Reservations Call (315) 963-7310 118 Chase Drive, PO Box 218 • New Haven, NY 13121 E-mail: catchfish@catfishcreek.com Visit our Web site: www.catfishcreek.com

Formally Strober Building Supply, LLC

For All Your Project Needs! Stop In or Call Today

5818 Scenic Avenue, Mexico

(315) 963-7293

Rte 104, 2nd Light on Route 3 North

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the

Sandy Creek Lacona area Originally known as “Washingtonville,” Oswego County’s ﬁrst incorporated village, Sandy Creek rose to prominence as a milling town along the Rome-Watertown railroad. Today, it’s the home of the Oswego County Fair and is within a stone’s throw from some of Lake Ontario’s nicest beaches.

Colonial Court

Campground

on the Seaway Trail Propane • Ice

Tent or Full Hook up Sites Overnight • Weekly • Monthly • Seasonal

8730 State Rt. 3 • Sandy Creek, NY 13145

(315) 387-3376

SANDY • Propane CREEK • Diesel

• Kerosene • 5 Gallon Water Jugs • Ice

Call to Order Meat / Deli

Route 11, Sandy Creek

www.sandypondresorts.com

315-387-5318

315-387-5212

Dick & Lori Krebs

SANDY POND RESORTS

405 Weaver Road Sandy Creek, New York

Enjoy Lake Ontario at Sandy Pond. Great ﬁshing, swimming, boating, miles of beautiful sandy beaches, Sandy Island Beach State Park, just minutes to the Salmon River & Interstate 81 – Visit our website for detailed info.

Phone & Fax 315-387-5562 Work 315-298-6939

MOUNTAIN ASH www.empireelk.com ◆ELK

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Marinas

2 private membership marinas, slips now available, many with elec., water, & cable TV, restrooms w/showers, plenty of parking. Rates are $675 - $1150/season.

Rental Cabins

Seasonal MH Park

Clean, furnished cabins w/ Clean, quiet adult park, $1750/ cable TV, AC, fridge, microwave, season includes lot rent, taxes, ﬁre pits, boat launch. Daily rate water, sewer, trash removal, is only $25/night per guest. grounds & road maintenance. Weekly rates available. Great summer residence!

Tenderloin (boneless) ......................$21.00/lb. Filet .................................................$21.00/lb. Delmonico Steak .............................$21.00/lb. NY Strip Steak ................................$21.00/lb. Eye Round Steaks ...........................$17.00/lb. Sirloin Steaks ..................................$15.00/lb. Elk Sandwich Steak ........................$12.00/lb. Roasts ..............................................$13.00/lb. Elk Cubes ..........................................$8.50/lb. Ground Burger Patties.......................$6.50/lb. Ground Burger ..................................$6.00/lb. Hot Sausage ......................................$7.00/lb. Elk Pepperoni ....................................$9.50/lb. Elk Kielbasa ......................................$9.50 lb. Elk Pepper Sticks .......................... $1.50/stick 24/case.................................................. $25.00 EAT HEART SMART 2011 • Fall Guide — The Best of Upstate• 51

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Sandy Pond Steakhouse Resort&Marina

m Wigwa e h T y l Former

Boat Launch • Rooms Overlooking Beautiful Sandy Pond

Specializing in Fresh Cut Steaks Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days @ Noon Live Music Weekly Come by Boat or Come by Car and Enjoy Our “Cool Breeze” Bar

45 Wigwam Drive, on Sandy Pond 548-9515. www.phelpsny.com

5 Park Avenue, Lacona, NY

Take Out / Delivery / Open 7 Days a Week Check Our Website for Money Saving Coupons

www.twobrotherspizzaonline.com

315-387-5959

Phelps. Phelps Sauerkraut Festival. See Aug. 4 listing

Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Aug. 5

Aug. 6

Syracuse. Brew at the Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. $40 advance; $45 at door. An all-inclusive 15th annual beer sampling at the zoo! The entire zoo is open for your enjoyment. Animals will be on exhibit, a silent auction will take place, refreshments and live music will provide entertainment throughout the evening. You must be 21 or over attend

Syracuse. Syracuse Stunt Fest 2011. Presented by Universal Sales and Accessories. Stunt show, wheelie machine and various motorcycle stunt groups. Food and vendors on site. Rain date Aug. 7. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds. (315) 474-1188 Sandy Creek. Trout/Salmon Derby. 6 a.m.

Friendship Thrift Shoppe

HOGGERS RESTAURANT

6046 S. Main St., Sandy Creek

Homemade Food at its Finest!

OPEN 7 Days a Week 6 am to 2 pm Fridays ‘til 9 pm w/ full menu

“Volunteers Extending A Helping Hand”

(315) 387-6673 Offering Quality Used Clothing and Household Items at Low Cost!

We Now Deliver!

Portions Fit for a Hog! TO GO ORDERS ACCEPTED 387-FOOD • (387-3663) 9156 State Route 3, Sandy Creek, NY www.hoggersrestaurant.com

Open Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm

Sandy Pond Country Cupboard a convenience store & much more! 3216 County route 15, Pulaski • 387-7124 located within a mille of Sandy Island Beach

BBQ Chicken y a Night Every Frid Long All Summer

Featuring Groceries, Beer, Ice, Tobacco, ATM, Worms, Propane Exchanges, Flowers, Wood Bundles, DVD Rentals, Sandy Pond Apparel, Unique Gifts, Green Mountain Coffee, Brown Bag Beach Lunches, Grilled Panini Sanwiches & Wraps, Free Wiﬁ

Soft & Hard

ICE CREAM

Sundaes, Shakes, Flurries

Mon.–Fri. 4-8pm • Sat.–Sun. 12-8pm

Store Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 8a-8p; Fri. 8a-9p; Sat. 7a-9p, Sun. 7a-8p

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Two Brother’s Pizza ®

Sixth Annual Trout/Salmon Fishing Derby. Combined with Flea market and chicken barbecue. Sponsored by the Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association, 3201 Co. Rte 15, 315/387-6310, sandypondsportsmans.com. Admission TBD Parish. Parish Olde Home Day. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local farmers sell produce, baked goods, old time crafts, displays and presentations, vendors, refreshments and entertainment at the corner of routes 69 & 69A. Sponsored by Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce, (315) 625-4575, chamber@parish-ny.com, parishchamberofcommerce.parish-ny.com. Admission free Oswego. Canal Celebration. 2 – 6 p.m. Celebrate

Mary’s Needleart

Supplies & Framing

of Rt 11 South, Sandy Creek (About a mile south of the stoplight or 4 miles north of Pulaski)

All Kinds of Needlework

Counted Cross Stitch • Knitting • Crocheting Lessons • Personal Service • Special Orders • Mail Orders

(315) 387-5903

www.marysneedleart.com “We’re known for our books!”

Est. 1986 • Mary L. Hicks, owner Tues:10-5/Thurs:10-5/Sat:10-3 • 240 Miller Rd., Lacona

OVE EDDNIDEG’RSILC L

(315) 387-6828

BAR A

Home of the “Big A” Burger SANDY POND, NY

Open Daily at Noon!

Wednesday - Pasta Night $2 Thursday - 30¢ Wing Night 5-9pm (Eat-In Only) Bloody Marys Friday - Fried Haddock Dinner w/ 2 Sides $9 Saturday - Oven Roasted Prime Rib Dinner $14 All Day Sunday - Chipotle Steak & Egg Wrap w/Home Fries $8.50

the NYS Barge Canal, the Museum’s Derrick Boat 8 and the lighthouse of Oswego. Period dress, tours, demonstrations, crafting, refreshments and more. Lighthouse themed activities and the ﬁrst lighthouse lecture kickoff the August series. Bluegrass music. H. Lee White Marine Museum, W. First St. Pier, (315) 342-0480, info@hleewhitemarinemuseum.com Cortland. 5th Annual Arts & Wine Festival in the Court House Park, Cortland. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. 50 juried artists, live music, food vendors, Finger Lakes Cheese Trail, 18 NYS wineries, Free event, admission for the wine tent is $15. Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Phelps. Phelps Sauerkraut Festival. See Aug. 4 listing Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Aug. 7 Liverpool. Bavarian Fest. This event is ﬁlled with live music, dancing, German food and drink. Long Branch section of Onondaga Lake Park. Starts at noon. (315) 447-3268

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York holds its 13th annual car show fundraiser. There are 21 classes, 3 trophies per class. Visit website for a registration form. Sponsored by Parish Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 313, (315) 6257411, www.parishvfc.org. Admission $8/pre-reg, $10/day of show, $3/spectators Sodus Point. The Damascus Shriner’s Band. Performance by more than 20 musicians playing an array of marches and good old American favorites. 2 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Aug. 8 Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Aug. 9 Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1

listing

Aug. 10 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Hyperscore Community Concert. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org

Aug. 11 Cortland. 12th Annual National Brockway Truck Show “Huskie Drive.” Brockways drive from Cortland to Auburn and back again. www. brockwaytrucks.org Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer

Burt Goodnough’s Marina East Authorized Mercury & Evinrude Sales & Service Manitou Pontoon & MirroCraft Boats Shorland’r, LoadRite & Hoosier Trailers New & Used Marine Parts & Accessories 9245 Rt. 3, Sandy Creek, NY 315-387-5894 bgmarina@frontiernet.net Web site: bgmarina.com

Parish. Parish Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Car Show. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parish Volunteer Fire Co.

Greene Point Marina & Mobile Home Park LLC 206 Greene Point Road., Mannsville, NY 13661 LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL SANDY POND Just off Route 3 at the Oswego / Jefferson line Email: cheryl@gpmarina.com or cathy@gpmarina.com 315-387-3513 • www.gpmarina.com

Marine Store

PARTS | GAS | DOCKAGE Rentals - Boat & motor, pontoon, waterfront camper Mobile home sales: www.gpmarina.com Camping supplies - Groceries, beer, ice, sundries

Weekend Snack Bar Fish Fry Friday 4-9 On the Patio Sat. 11-9

T.C.Brewsters

Restaurant OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!

OPEN 11 am to 11 pm

Route 3 Sandy Creek, 315-387-3660

SERVING LUNCH & DINNERS

Sunday - “Chef’s Choice” Specials Monday - Spaghetti & Meatballs Tuesday - Tasty Tacos Wednesday - Mamma’s Meatloaf Thursday - Homemade Chicken & Biscuits Friday & Saturday - Icelandic Haddock / Prime Rib Dinner

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Oswego. Youth Fishing Classes. See Aug. 1 listing

Oneida Lake

Aug. 12 Fulton. Fulton Jazz Festival. 5 – 11 p.m. Two days of Jazz music from a variety of local and regional performers combined with food with a Cajun ﬂair. Sponsored by the Greater OswegoFulton Chamber of Commerce, William Gillard Drive, Behind Fulton War Memorial, (315) 3437681,ddh@oswegofultonchamber.com, www. oswegofultonchamber.com. Admission free

area

Oneida Lake, the largest lake within New York state’s borders, is famous for year-round ﬁshing and recreational events. Once a major thoroughfare for shipping, as well as a resource for manufacturing, Oneida Lake is most commonly used for recreation these days.

Brewerton Motel

EST. 1984

LANDSCAPING & NURSERY

(315) 699-8849 • (315) 657-2787

Grist Mill Restaurant

INTERSTATE 81 - EXIT 33

Soft Ice Cream • Daily Special OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK

DIESEL • GAS

625-7691

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10+ Acres of Plant Production

Retail & Wholesale NURSERY / GREENHOUSES GARDEN CENTER

Bedding Plants • Perennials • Hanging Baskets Patio Containers • Vegetable Plants • Herbs Trees/Shrubs • Ornamental Grasses • Grass Seed • Peat Moss Bulk/Bag Mulches • Bulk/Bag Soils • Bag Fertilizers • Potting Supplies

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Personalized Landscape Design & Installation Service Available www.lasnickilandscaping.com

Clean • Jacuzzi • Affordable Take Brewerton Exit 31 off I-81, turn right. Go 1/2 mile to US Rt. 11, turn left. Motel is 1 1/2 miles on left side of road.

series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org

315-668-6063 |

SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING • Business Plans • Consulting • Quickbooks Training • Personal Financial Management • Tax Preparation & Consultation

521 County Route 32, Hastings

Sun-Thurs 6 am to 10 pm Fri-Sat 6 am to 11 pm

Breakfast Served All Day Frettas Starting at $4.09 Full Menu Breakfast-Lunch-Diner

Children’s Menu Available

All Including Beverage (No Reﬁlls)

ACCURATE ACCOUNTING

315-668-3861

5500 Bartell Rd. Brewerton, NY 13029 315-676-5766

Located on State Route 49, just east of Exit 32 ramp off I-81 at Central Square

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the

Fulton/Phoenix area Located along the Oswego River, the city of Fulton rose to prominence as an industrial town. Today, Fulton is home to historical parks and sites. The village of Phoenix, south of Fulton has also great parks and offers great Phoenix views of Oswego River.

on Pizza Red BarEstablished 1970 Visit Our New Website

www.redbaronpizzashop.com WINGS • SUBS • PASTA SALADS • SANDWICHES 110 Rochester St. - Fulton

Take Out • Delivery • Catering Open 10 am Monday-Saturday

(315) 592-9122

Breakfast ● Lunch ● Dinner

Mimi’s Drive-In Route 481 N. ● Fulton ● 593-7400 7 DAYS A WEEK

Choice of Two Daily Specials -----------------Including----------------• Prime Rib - Reg. Cut ..................... 8.99 X-tra Cut .................10.99 • Seafood Platter ............................... 9.29 Shrimp, Fish, Scallops and Clams

• Fresh Haddock Dinner ................... 7.99

FAST SERVICE

PLENTY OF PARKING • FRESH COFFEE

Mon.–Sat. 6:00 am-9:00 pm / Sun. 6:30 am-9:00 pm

1st United Methodist Church of Fulton

1408 State Route 176 (Across from Fulton Jr. HS) (315) 592-7347

Worship @ 9:45am every Sunday

• Plenty of parking • Handicapped accessible Rev. Mark Kimpland

www.fultonfumc.org Watch Live Streaming Worship Every Sun. @ 9:45am on the Web

4169 State Route 3 • 315-593-2575

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Aug. 13 Liverpool. CNY Scottish Games at Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park from 9 to 6 p.m. $10, $7 seniors, $4 ages 5-12, under 5 free. Scotland comes to the Syracuse area and brings with it the skirl of pipes, the cadence of the drums, the awe of massed bands, the beauty and form of the dancers, the strength of the athletes, the aroma of Scottish and American Food, the aroma of Scottish and American Food and the feeling of clanship, which all contribute to hours of nostalgia and pure enjoyment West Monroe. Old Home Days. 11 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. followed by food, music, blueberry pie eating contest, blueberry pie baking contest, chicken barbecue, fun things for the kids. Antique cars and tractors on display. All around good family fun. West Monroe Old Home Days, Depot Rd., (315) 668-2051, smaher70@yahoo.

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Minetto. Magic in Minetto. See Aug. 12 listing

Canandaigua. Pier Festival & Dance. Canandaigua City Pier. Live music, charity booths, games, food, & drinks. Sailboat and antique boat parade mid-afternoon. Free afternoon boat rides. Fireworks at 9:30. Free. 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. (585) 394-5050. www.canandaiguarotary.org

Cortland. 12th Annual National Brockway Truck Show. See Aug. 12 listing

Old Forge. Adirondack Craft Brew Festival. Held at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street and sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5p.m. on Sunday. Phone (315) 369-6411 for additonal information or visit the Web site www.ArtsCenterOldForge.org Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival. 6:30 p.m. Brass Quintet Prelude Concert and a Community Extravaganza at Brook Farm. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. Brook Farm, 2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A. www.skanfest.org Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 2 listing

Fulton. Fulton Jazz Festival. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. See Aug. 12 listing Alexandria Bay. Pirate Days. See Aug. 12 listing

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Aug. 14 Sodus Point. Panloco Steel Drum Band. Versatile Steel Drum Band playing traditional island music plus Jazz, Calypso and Soca (Southern Caribbean). 2 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See

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Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Rudy’s Tour de Loop Weekend will feature 5K Run/Walk & Clam Bake (8/19) and 30/50 mile Bike Race & Kid’s Bike Challenge (8/20). Sponsored by Oswego YMCA. Rudy’s, 91 Co. Rte. 89 and YMCA, 249 W. First St., (315) 343-3750, (315) 343-1981, info@oswegoymca.org. Admission $25/clambake, $30/bike race, $5/kid bike challenge Oswego. Tales of the Harbor. 7:45 p.m. In the tradition of beloved local storyteller, Rosemary Nesbitt, the group gathers at historic Derrick Boat 8 for a night of mystifying local lore. Featuring Jonel Langenfeld-Rial, Professor of Theatre and Theatre in Education at SUNY Oswego, who brings a rich history of performance and storytelling to this annual tradition. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No pets. H. Lee White Marine Museum. West First Street Pier, in Oswego’s “Historic Maritime District.” (315) 342-0480. info@hleewhitemarinemuseum.com. www.hleewhitemarinemuseum.com$5 adults, accompanying kids free Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert – the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org Alexandria Bay. Pirate Days. See Aug. 12 listing

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Syracuse. Asian Elephant Extravaganza at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, From 10 – 4:30 p.m. Free with zoo admission. Asian Elephant Extravaganza is an opportunity for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to celebrate the Asian elephant collection and highlight their intelligence, strength and size. The zoo is home to four Asian elephants: Indy, Siri, Romani and Kirina. Start the day by observing a demonstration of ceremonial elephant face painting, a tradition in Asian culture. Visitors will be able to guess an elephant’s weight, and even see how an elephant gets a pedicure! Crafts and biofact stations will also be available for families to enjoy and learn more about Asian elephants and their endangered status Clayton. 34th Annual Clayton 1,000 Islands Rotary Gun and Sportmen’s Show and Sale. Antique & modern ﬁrearms for sale and trade. Military memorabilia, gunsmithing, hunting & outdoor gear, archery supplies, demonstrations, etc. Over 100 dealers. Come to sell buy or trade. Recreation Park Arena - East Line Rd. (315) 783-6917 Skaneateles. ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra). 7:30 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. Brook Farm 2.5 miles south of the village on Route

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Aug. 21 Sodus Point. Dan Elliott and the Monterays. Ice Cream Sundaes, Classic cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s (weather dependent), and Rock & Roll music that’s sure to bring back nostalgic memories by CNY’s top R&R oldies band since 1963. 2 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www. soduspointlighthouse.org Alexandria Bay. Pirate Days. See Aug. 12 listing Clayton. 34th Annual Clayton 1,000 Islands Rotary Gun and Sportmen’s Show and Sale. See Aug. 20 listing

Aug. 24 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: A Musical Happy Hour. 5:30 p.m. Free community concert featuring marimba and ﬂute. Stop by Anyela’s Vineyards after work for a 40 minute sampling of world class music. Enjoy great music with breath-taking views of the lake at this free event. 2433 West Lake Road. www.skanfest.org

Aug. 25 Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. One of the largest & the longest running state fairs in the United States. Enjoy food, rides, games, live concerts, agriculture, competitions and more. NYS Fairgrounds. 8 a.m. to midnight. $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. www.nysfair.org Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert – So Percussion. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. Skaneateles High School, 49 E. Elizabeth St. www.skanfest.org

Aug. 26 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Not Your Mother’s Chamber Concert. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Aug. 27 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Marcus Roberts Trio. 7:30 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. Brook Farm 2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A. www.skanfest.org

Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Aug. 28 Oswego. Taste of Oswego. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Variety of food and beverages from area eateries with live entertainment and activities for the entire family. Sponsored by the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, 70 E. First St., (315) 3437681, gofcc@oswegofultonchamber.com, www. oswegofultonchamber.com. Admission free Sodus Point. Fiddlers of the Genesee. A wide variety of Good Ol’ Tyme Fiddle Folk Music). 2 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 4834936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Aug. 29 Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Aug. 30 Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Aug. 31 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Solo Recital with Jon Nakamatsu. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Wrap up the summer with this annual event. The ﬁve day music festival is staged throughout the village and features spectacular waterfront views, a pleasurable atmosphere, and fantastic blues music. Lower James St. dock area. Free event. (315) 482-9531 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing

Sept. 2 Oswego. Oswego Speedway International Classic Weekend. Winged Super 50, TQ Midgets, ROC Modiﬁed 200, SBS Classic 100, and the 55th Supermodiﬁed Classic 200. NYS Rte. 104 E. (315) 342-0646, www.oswegospeedway.com. Admission charged Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. Part of Skaneateles’ annual world class music by the lake summer series. First Presbyterian Church. 97 E. Genesee St. www.skanfest.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing Alexandria Bay. 11th Annual Blues in the Bay. See Sept. 1 listing

Sept. 3 Redfield. Redfield Old Home Days. 12 p.m./Sat, 11 a.m./Sun. Sat/Chicken barbeque all day, parade at 6 p.m., band 7-11 p.m. Sun/Bluegrass music 1-6 p.m., arts and crafts, chicken barbeque, games for all ages, pushball competition at 12 p.m. Redfield Volunteer Fire Company Inc., 4879 Co. Rte. 17, (315) 599-7750. Admission free

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Sept. 4 Sodus Point. Brad Batz and the Rhythm Aces Big Band. Big Band favorites from Miller, Dorsey, Goodman, Barnett, Ellington and Shaw. One of the premier Big Bands in Western New York. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www. soduspointlighthouse.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing Redﬁeld. Redﬁeld Old Home Days. See Sept. 3 listing Alexandria Bay. 11th Annual Blues in the Bay. See Sept. 1 listing

Sept. 5 Fulton. Fulton Lions Club Duck Derby. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. More than 3,000 plastic ducks “dash” to the ﬁnish line on the Oswego River. Refreshments, live band, prizes. Beneﬁts the Fulton Lions Club, 24 W. First St., (315) 374-1930, dlabarge2@twcny.rr.com, www.fultonlionsclub. org. Admission free Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 25 listing Alexandria Bay. 11th Annual Blues in the Bay. See Sept. 1 listing

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Sept. 8 Mexico. Road Kill Cookout. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. A pig roast featuring local produce, libations, fun, games, music, and square dancing. Friends of Mexico Point Park, off Rte. 104B, (315) 9633891, sanscott@gmail.com, howardsplace. net/manorhouse.html. Admission $20, for reservations call (315) 963-7657

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Sept. 10 Oswego. Kites and Crafts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-sponsored by Friends of Fort Ontario and Ontario Winds Kite Shop. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., (315) 343-4711, www.fortontario.com. Admission free Baldwinsville. Golden Harvest Festival. Celebrate one of the most glorious seasons in Central New York. Highlights of the event include an arts and crafts show featuring over 100 specially selected craftspeople, nationally known, blues,

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Sept. 12 Oswego. Senior Camping at Camp Hollis. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Hollis provides traditional summer camp activities for people aged 50+. Guest speakers and meals. Lodging available for overnight stay. Sponsored by Oswego City-County Youth Bureau. Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., (315) 349-3451, bmorey@oswegocounty.com, www.oswegocounty.com/youth/hollis. Admission $10/day program, $20/two day one night

Sept. 13 Oswego. Senior Camping at Camp Hollis. See Sept. 12 listing

Sept. 16 Syracuse. Festa Italiana. Activities include children’s activities, a bocce tournament, a cookbook sale, outdoor Roman Catholic mass, a Festa Boutique and more. City Hall. (315) 422-8284

Sept. 17 Oswego. Strut Your Mutt. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5K Walk/ Run and 1 Mile Family Walk, lunch, activities for kids, prizes and rafﬂes. Dogs are welcome. Sponsored by Oswego County Humane Society. Fallbrook Recreation Center, 103 Thompson Rd., (315) 207-1070, ochscontact@hotmail.com,

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York oswegohumane.org, Admission $15/individual, $25/family in advance Alexandria Bay. Boldt Castle Wine Festival and Farmers Market. Boldt Castle will host a Wine Festival and Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured wineries will include Thousand Islands Winery, Coyote Moon Winery, Otter Creek Winery, River Myst Winery and Yellow Barn Winery. Wine sampling and sales will be available throughout the afternoon. New York State agricultural producers at the festival’s farmers market will be: Cross Island Farm, Forbes Farm, Gold Cup Farm/River Rat Cheese, Burnham’s Pure Maple Syrup, Home Again Farm and more. Of special interest will be alpacas owned by Home Again Farm. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the festival. Transportation to Boldt Castle is available from Uncle Sam Boat Tours, Alexandria Bay, NY, Clayton Island Tours, Clayton, NY, Gananoque Boat Lines, Gananoque, ON, Rockport Boat Line, Rockport, ON or by private boat. There is no additional charge. Visitors paying regular Boldt Castle admission are free to patronize festival vendors. Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House are open daily. For more information please call Boldt Castle at 315-4829724. www.boldtcastle.com Cape Vincent. Oktoberfest. Noon - 5 p.m. The official Oktoberfest in Munich typically runs from the last two weeks in September to October. An autumn farmers and crafters market will complement a beer garden, featuring authentic German beers, New York state microbreweries and wineries, even an official six piece German band complete with dancers. Food for the day will feature a wide variety of traditional Bavarian fares and will benefit the Cape Vincent Fire Department. $15 admission fee includes a commemorative mug to be used for samples. Discount for active duty military. (315) 654-2481.

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Sept. 23 Syracuse. Great Syracuse Oktoberfest. Enjoy three days of authentic German entertainment, food and beverages. New location: CNY Regional Market. (800) 234-4797. www.germanamericanscny.net Skaneateles. New York Wine Festival. A Wine Festival for both the wine expert and the wine curious. The festival will showcase ﬁne wines from the state’s three main wine growing regions. Mirbeau Inn and Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (315) 685-0552. www. nywinefestweekend.com

Sept. 24 Elbridge. Fall Sportsmen’s Days. Try your hand at a variety of outdoor pursuits, including skeet shooting, waterfowl identification, axe/knife throwing, turkey calling, archery, 3-D laser big game hunting, crossbow, BB gun, fly fishing, jig tying, canoeing, muzzle loading, Conservation officers, forest rangers and Smokey Bear, woodsmen demonstrations, local wildlife artists and authors and trout fishing. Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery. $5 per car. (315) 689-9367 Naples. Naples Grape Festival. Naples Memorial Town Park, Rt. 21S. Grape products, grape pie contest, grape stomping, arts, crafts, food, wine tastings and music. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (585) 3742240. www.naplesgrapefest.org

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Old Forge. Stems & Steins Wine, Beer and Food Festival. Stems & Steins is a celebration of New York State wine, beer and food with an Adirondack ﬂourish. Select producers and marketers of wine, beer, and food within New York State are invited. Stems & Steins will take place at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. Presented by The Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc. Admission charged. For more information, please call (315) 369-6411 Skaneateles. New York Wine Festival. See Sept. 23 listing Syracuse. Great Syracuse Oktoberfest. See Sept. 23 listing Sept. 25

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Fulton. 26th Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw. Held at Fulton Speedway, 1603 County Rte. 57, Fulton. Starts at 4:30 p.m. This is a 200-lap big block modiﬁed race presented by SUNY Canton. (315) 593-6531 or visit www. fultonspeedway.com Ithaca. Apple Harvest Festival, Craft Show and Sale. See Sept. 30 listing

Skaneateles. New York Wine Festival. See Sept. 23 listing

Pulaski. Salmon River Festival. See Sept. 29 listing

Syracuse. Great Syracuse Oktoberfest. See Sept. 23 listing

Oct. 2

Elbridge. Fall Sportsmen’s Days. See Sept. 24 listing Naples. Naples Grape Festival. See Sept. 24 listing Old Forge. Stems & Steins Wine, Beer and Food Festival. See See Sept. 24 listing

Sept. 29

Liverpool. A Perfect Bridal Show - Fall Edition. Noon – 4 p.m. Syracuse’s most elegant bridal show. Come see, taste and experience the best source for planning your Syracuse Wedding. Don’t miss the Great Diamond Dash. Enjoy food, fun and prizes. Holiday Inn Liverpool, 441 Electronics Parkway. Adults only. (315) 487-9333. Syracusewedding.com Ithaca. Apple Harvest Festival, Craft Show and

Pulaski. Salmon River Festival. Village-wide Festival. Starts in South Park in beautiful downtown Pulaski NY. Free admission and parking. Music, food, kids programs, race (Salmon River Run), Cruise In (antique autos), Arts & Crafts, Reptiles and Animals. (315) 298-6407

Sale. See Sept. 30 listing Pulaski. Salmon River Festival. See Sept. 29 listing

Oct. 6 Brewerton. Tradition Big Block/Small Block Outlaw 100 at the Brewerton Speedway, 60 U.S. Route 11, starting at 7:30 p.m. and presented by SUNY Canton. For additional Information and details visit our web page at www.brewertonspeedway.com. Phone:(315)668-6906

Oct. 8 LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Festival. The LaFayette Apple Festival includes rides and games for children of all ages. Lots of food including apple fritters, pies and more. Musical entertainment will also be featured. LaFayette Fairgrounds. (800) 234-4797. www.lafayetteapplefest.org Elbridge. The King of the Empire State World of Outlaw Sprints at The Fast Track. 7 p.m. “The

Maplegrove Bed & Breakfast and Wool Boutique

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Sept. 30 Ithaca. Apple Harvest Festival, Craft Show and Sale. Downtown Ithaca Commons. A special regional festival featuring bountiful produce, apples, cider, baked apple goods. Craft fair, complete with performers, musicians, puppeteers, singers, story tellers, dancers, and band. A gala affair. (607) 277-8679 Fulton. Outlaw Weekend Sportsman Modified Championship. Fulton Speedway, 1603 County Rte. 57, Fulton. Starts at 7 p.m. The racetrack hosts the Outlaw Weekend Sportsman Modified Championship, which includes late model Challenge Series. IMCA Empire State Series, Parts Plus Street Stock Open, plus Modified Hot Laps and Quick Time Sessions. (315) 593-6531 or visit www.fultonspeedway.com Pulaski. Salmon River Festival. See Sept. 29 listing

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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION • July 3 ( STARTS 10am) Annual Lighthouse Themed Kiddie Costume Parade. July 4 - Gap Mangione Big Band –a legendary Premier Stage, Swing and Jazz Band (7-12noon) Breakfast on the bluff- hot breakfast along the lake shore. (7:30-10am) Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum & McDonald’s of Wayne County 5K Run. (10am to 4pm) Annual Lighthouse Art & Craft Show and Sale. (10:30am start) Annual Children’s Fun Run… participation gifts! SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERTS - 2 PM

• July 10 - Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra • July 17 - Nostalgic Reunion 1:00 - 4:00 pm • July 24 - The Dady Brothers • July 31 - The Critics • August 7 - The Damascus Shriner’s Band • August 14 - Panloco Steel Drum Band • August 21 - Dan Elliot and the Monterays • August 28 - Fiddlers of the Genesee • Sept. 4 - Brad Batz and the Rhythm Aces Big Band *Speciﬁc event supported in part by NYSCA. This organization is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, which is administered locally by Phelps Arts Center.

Free parking and shuttle Picnic areas, Lighthouse Food vendors Please bring your own seating and sun protection!

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Sodus Bay area Known to Native Americans as “Silvery Waters,” Sodus Bay provided safe access to Lake Ontario throughout its history. Today, Sodus Bay is a great place to go ﬁshing, boating, and even shopping. Visit the numerous antique and art studios or even catch a fall foliage train.

Greatest Show on Dirt”- and the DIRTcar BigBlock Modiﬁed “Win & You’re In” are featured in one explosive night of action. Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, 8310 Grant Ave. Reserved: $40, General Admission: $35, Kids 9 and Under: Free. (315) 834-6606. www.rollingwheelsraceway. com

Oct. 9 LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Festival. See Oct. 8 listing

Oct. 13 Syracuse. SYRFILMFEST’11. The Syracuse Inter-

national Film Festival embraces an international community by presenting contemporary, international ﬁlm. Palace Theater. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.syrﬁlm.com

Oct. 14 Syracuse. SYRFILMFEST’11. See Oct. 13 listing

Oct. 15 Canandaigua. Fall into Canandaigua Festival. Downtown, Canandaigua. Celebrate Fall in beautiful Downtown Canandaigua with fun, family entertainment. Free. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (585) 396-0300. www.downtowncanandaigua.com

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Old Forge and the Adirondack region offer much for the vacationer during all seasons. In summer and fall, you can enjoy all kinds of activities, including boating, golf, water skiing, ﬁshing, canoeing, hiking, swimming and mountain biking. In winter, you can enjoy the wide open space for snowmobiling on well-groomed trails Lake Placid / in Old Forge, Whiteface Mtn. referred to Open April 29 thru Oct. 21 as the “Snowmobile Unique Vacation Resort! RV Sites • Cabins • Cottages Capital of Tent Sites • Lean-To’s the East.” Canoeing • Hiking • More! Willmington, NY Voice (518) 946-7878 Fax (518) 946-2172 www.koacampground.com

Let us show you the beauty of the Adirondacks DEPARTING THENDARA Trips to Carter Station at 10 am Trips to Otter Lake at 12:30 pm & 3 pm Memorial Day Weekend - Late October

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SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTING THENDARA: Train Robbery with the Mystery Company Wednesday in July & August Canoe Train All operating days except Wednesday July & August Magic Fridays with illusionist Leon Etienne Fridays in July & August Bike & Rail Wed. - Sun. 10 am June 22 - Sept. 11

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Finger lakes area

Waterfalls and gorges, vineyards, cultural city attractions and quaint rural villages are set against the backdrop of the rolling hills and glacial lakes that make the Finger Lakes a vacationer’s dream. Ontario, Yates, Seneca, Schuyler and Cayuga counties plus parts of several others make up the Finger Lakes. It covers a substantial part of Central New York. The Area’s Finest Specialty Food Store

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Syracuse. SYRFILMFEST’11. See Oct. 13 listing

Oct. 16

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Liverpool. Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. Races Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and a four-person relay. * Both Races will be USATF Certiﬁed, which means they are legal for USATF, IAAF recognized records and Boston Marathon qualifying. Onondaga Lake Park. 7 a.m. (315) 403-8268. www.empirestatemarathon.com

Syracuse. Syracuse University Family Weekend. Exciting events are featured throughout the weekend The highlight will be the SU vs. West Virginia football game on Saturday. (315) 4431200. www.syr.edu

Syracuse. SYRFILMFEST’11. See Oct. 13 listing

Syracuse. Syracuse University Family Weekend.

Oct. 22

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�� Thursday, August 11, 2011 ~ NEW THIS YEAR ~ 10 a.m. Gather at Brockway Museum for “huskie drive” around the Finger Lakes; stop in Auburn for lunch; visit the Bass Pro Shop. Friday, August 12, 2011 5 - 8 p.m. Pre-Show BBQ Fundraiser @ Brockway Museum, 4386-4392 US Route 11 (reservations required) 8 p.m. Brockway Auction @ Brockway Museum 9:30 p.m. Fireworks @ Brockway Museum Saturday, August 13, 2011 8:30 a.m. Parade starting from Brockway Museum to Main Street, Downtown Cortland 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Trucks parked on Main Street & Brockway Exhibit by Cortland County Historical Society 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Iron Pour by SUNY Cortland Professor and students 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live Entertainment: Diamond Someday Bluegrass Band 3 p.m. Presentation of Awards Downtown Cortland (in front of Alliance Bank) 5 p.m. Chicken Barbeque and Former Brockway Employee Recognition @ Brockway Museum (reservations required)

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See Oct. 21 listing

Oct. 23 Syracuse. Syracuse University Family Weekend. See Oct. 21 listing

Oct. 27 Baldwinsville. Enchanted Beaver Lake. Over 400 specially carved jack-o-lanterns of different shapes and sizes plus glowing luminaria light the way along two winding, wooded trails greeting participants as they venture through the darkness at the award-winning, Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission: $3; under 3 free and Parking: $5 per vehicle. (315) 638-2519

Oct. 28 Baldwinsville. Enchanted Beaver Lake. See Oct. 27 listing

Oct. 29 Baldwinsville. Enchanted Beaver Lake. See Oct. 27 listing

Oct. 30 Liverpool. Irish Road Bowling. Part golf, part bocce, part bowling. Four person teams will compete by rolling a small cannonball along a 2-mile Shoreline Walking Trail course beginning at the Willow Bay section of Onondaga Lake Park. (315) 383-0733 or (315) 437-2065 x315 Baldwinsville. Enchanted Beaver Lake. See Oct. 27 listing

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York A Medieval Cottage in the Woods By Sandra Scott

asey’s Cottage, a carriage house turned into an 11th Century English manor house, is truly a gem. West of the cottage across the lush lawns of Mexico Point Park is the stone foundation of what was the Mexico Point Club that was destroyed in a ﬁre in the 1950s. Before the advent of the automobile, guests were met at the train station in Mexico and brought to the club by a horsedrawn carriage. When horses were no longer necessary the carriage house was transformed into Casey’s Cottage by two close friends, Dr. William C. Casey and Severin Bischof. Casey provided the means and Bischof provided the designs. “The cottage was a work of love and a place of beauty where friends enjoyed companionship and good conversation,” recalled John Bischof, the artist’s son. Casey was a professor at Columbia University for 28 years. His lectures attracted standing-room-only crowds. Year after year, graduating students voted his courses the “most valuable during their four years.” Casey spent his summers at the Mexico Point Club and during the 1930’s began work on the threestory carriage house. In 1928, when Bischof was an art student at Syracuse University, he met Casey. It was the beginning of a long and creative friendship. Born in Germany, Bischof was a master painter who had apprenticed in Germany where he restored religious paintings and worked in the great cathedrals in Europe. It is estimated that 79,000 manhours went into the building’s reno-

vation and it was never completed. The English manor house has many unique features including the porch that was added to create a moat effect with a mariner’s compass embedded in the concrete step. The moat’s windows are hand-crafted leaded stained glass. The L-shaped great hall boasts a magniﬁcent ﬁreplace complete with chains for the hounds in keeping with the era. Casey invented a heatilator, some say before it was manufactured in Syracuse. Small arched stainedglass windows are set in larger wooden windows both of which open to let in the cool lake breeze. The ceilings are carved with old English and Gaelic quotes and gracing the walls are extensive life-sized carvings of Medieval scenes created by Severin Bischof. The thickly-carpeted stairs lead to the bedrooms, balcony, and chapel. Each bedroom has bunks, a cupboard, a bookshelf, and a tiny closet. The bedrooms lead from one to the other and open into the hall. The windows once were covered with sateen draperies and the bunks with satin coverlets. In the chapel, Casey kept a candle lit as a memorial to his mother, and often played organ music which resounded throughout the park. Casey continued to visit the cottage, when his health permitted, until his death in 1978. In 1982, Severin Bischof’s ashes were placed by his son, John, at the edge of the English-style garden that was located where the river and land met in back of the cottage. For more information check howardsplace.net/manorhouse.html or www.mexicony.net.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Be Thrifty, But Have Fun! From page 11 shoes in the car if there’s a chance you’ll get wet or messy. Once you arrive, check the program, map or ticket for more coupons. Food for thought — Buying snacks and meals at an event will certainly set you back at most venues. Eat a good breakfast before you leave, and take along drinks and snacks. Fill water bottles halfway full and freeze them the night before so you have a cold drink all day. Granola bars, nuts and dry cereal offer nutrition and will help keep you full. Most places permit at least plastic (not glass) water bottles. Find out in advance if you may bring in a lunch. Or ﬁnd a picnic venue nearby. If none’s available, plan to “tailgate”

Snag a free snack at events where vendors offer samples, such as the New York State Fair. in the parking lot. Leaving the event to go eat elsewhere may also provide a savings over eating on site. Make sure you receive a hand stamp or save your ticket to prove you’ve paid the admission price. Don’t deprive yourselves completely, however. Have each

Food vendors offer tasty treats at local events, but it pays to scope out the best deals before buying.

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family member select a special treat to enjoy or allot them with a “treat budget” to spend however they wish. Some events such as the New York State Fair have very reasonably priced food if you find the right vendors. Don’t go to the first booth you see, but shop around a little to find a good deal. And make sure you snack on the many samples available from vendors and organizations in the educational buildings. Many events make a lot of money through offering “extras” not included in a general admittance. Before springing for an additional experience, check out everything else first. Many times, there’s plenty to do without spending more. It may seem fun to pick up a souvenir by which to remember your outing, but many are overpriced and become yet more clutter to clear out later. Taking digital photos offers a nearly free option to preserve your memories. You can print the photos later to scrapbook them with ticket stubs and programs.

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Animal House Area zoos great place to ‘monkey around’ this season

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

f vacation time at your house feels like a zoo, why not take a break to go to the zoo? Taking your “little monkeys” to the zoo can help them learn about animals and natural habitats, and give the whole family a fun outing, too. Upstate New York is home to several zoos to educate and entertain. Best of all, the area zoos always offer something different, from new animals to events to attractions. • It’s easy to see the latest news at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park (www.rosamondgiffordzoo. org) in Syracuse. The “What’s New” page (www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/ whats-new) will keep you updated on new arrivals, zoo babies and other attractions year round. The zoo also offers tour groups and demonstration areas featuring elephants, birds, penguins and “Meet the Keeper” presentations. Admission is $4 to $8 and free for children 2 and younger. • The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park (www.nyszoo.org) in Watertown helps kids get in touch with New York’s wild animals. Check the special events calendar (www. nyszoo.org/calendar.html) for the year-round schedule, which includes animal demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Admission is $4 to $7 and children 3 and younger are free. • Seneca Park Zoo (www.senecaparkzoo.org) in Rochester abounds with animals, and offers several ﬁtness-related events throughout the year, including the “Jungle Jog and

Fitness Challenge.” Check the events page (www.senecaparkzoo.org/ events.aspx) for more information. The Seneca Park Zoo also features age-related programs for the whole

family. “Monthly Night at the Zoo” events all summer allow visitors to see activities of nocturnal animals from 6-8:30 p.m. More summer programs may be found at www.seneca-

Elephant demonstrations are among the attractions at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park in Syracuse.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York parkzoo.org/summer-programming. aspx. Admission is $5 to $10 and free for children 2 and younger. “Night at the Zoo” is $3 to $8. • Aqua Zoo (www.aquazoo.com) in Alexandria Bay features 50 aquarium exhibits of fresh and saltwater ﬁsh, coral, and invertebrates. Fossils are also on display. After your visit, you can follow your favorite ﬁsh on Aqua Zoo’s blog, www.somethingsfishy-aquazoo.blogspot.com. Aqua Zoo boasts of being the nation’s only family owned public aquarium. Admission is $7 to $7.50. Children 2 and younger are free. • In addition to animal exhibits, the Utica Zoo (www.uticazoo.org) offers special events (www.uticazoo. org/events) and age-appropriate programs all summer (www.uticazoo. org/info/camp.cfm), including summer camps and home school classes. Admission is $5.75 to $7.75. Children 3 and younger are free. Each zoo offers group rates. If you plan to go to one particular zoo several times throughout the year,

Exotic birds depicted in their natural habitat are among the creatures on display at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park in Syracuse. compare one-time admission rates to purchasing a zoo membership. Ask ahead if you may bring picnic lunches or what concessions are available on site. Most offer stroller rentals or permit parents to bring in their own. Before heading out, review zoo rules with your children for their safety and to protect the animals. For example, visitors are not allowed to feed or touch the animals except where permitted by the zoo. Some animals are disturbed by camera ﬂashes, tapping on the glass of their tanks or other actions they could perceive as threatening. Zoo attractions and events may change, so it pays to call ahead or check the website to make sure you’re up to date on what’s new and fun at the zoo you plan to visit.

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Fish On! Continued from page 25 around and see if green is still the hot color (perhaps orange looks delicious to the ﬁsh today). Bear in mind ﬁsherman will often lie, so sometimes it’s best just to watch and see if they catch anything. You can see exactly what they’re

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casting after they retrieve their line The Best of can Upstate New York once, so you pester as many people as it takes to figure out what’s working. Some of my best techniques were learned from old timers who were happy to talk my ear off on the matter of fishing in their hometown stream or lake. The hard part was getting away to make a few casts of my own. Be a good listener — Every variety of fish is different, and sometimes you just have to fish for them a lot to break their code. My favorite example of this is the difference between walleye and bass. Walleye tend to feed in deep, running water. Their strike is often difficult to detect because

they tend to bite at the very tip of your bait. Largemouth bass are more commonly found in slow or even still water, and as they inhale your lure their strike is often as strong as rams butting heads. Both can be caught with a worm, but often you won’t catch either one unless you present that worm in a way they like. For walleye, if I’m using a worm, I thread it as low as possible. That way a late strike on the bottom tip of my worm may still result in a good hook set. I do the opposite for bass. All technique aside, even the worst presentation will often still bring in a nice ﬁsh or two. I once caught a bass on a French

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