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Feature Stories .................... 11-24 / 70-78 Calendar of Events .......................... 26-69 Map of Upstate New York ................ 38-39 Areas of Interest

Oswego City ........................................................................28-35 Pulaski .................................................................................40-45 Fulton / Phoenix..................................................................46-49 Mexico .................................................................................50-51 Sandy Creek / Lacona ........................................................57-58 Oneida Lake Shores ................................................................ 53 1000 Islands ........................................................................59-60 Fair Haven ...........................................................................61-62 Sodus Bay ...........................................................................63-64 Old Forge / Adirondacks ......................................................... 65 Cortland .................................................................................... 66 Finger Lakes .......................................................................67-69 Camden .................................................................................... 75 Onondaga County ................................................................... 74 2012 • Fall Guide — The Best of Upstate• 5

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Automotive

■ AUTO DEALER Burdick Ford / Toyota........................ 84 Burritt Motors .................................... 30 Fuccillo Auto Malls ............................. 4 Par-K Motors .................................... 49 Timebuyer........................................... 8

■ AUTO REPAIR Carson’s Car Mart ............................ 34 Ken’s Body Shop .............................. 32 ■ AUTO PARTS Parker’s Service(NAPA) ................... 43

Farm & Garden

■ FARM & GARDEN Bailey’s Power Inc. ........................... 44 C & B Farm Market /Piggers ............ 35

■ GARDENING Bakers Acres .................................... 67 Phoenix Flower Farm ....................... 49

■ FARM MARKET/U-PICK Godfrey’s Last Stand ........................ 46 Hencle’s Berry Patch ........................ 74 Ontario Orchards ................................ 2

■ LAWN & GARDEN Breezy Acres Farm Market ............... 68 Don’s Sales & Service ...................... 27

Fun Things to Do

■ AMUSEMENT PARK Thunder Island & The Oasis ............. 17 Seabreeze Amusement Park .............. 9

■ CASINO Akwesasne Mohawk Casino............. 83 Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel ......... 27

■ ATTRACTIONS Adirondack Scenic Rail Road ........... 65 Akwesasne Mohawk Casino............. 83 Boldt Castle ...................................... 59 Brockway Motor Truck Show ............ 17 Fort Ontario ...................................... 29 Kingston Development ..................... 60 Onondaga Parks & Recreation ........... 3 Pulaski Farmer’s Market .................. 45 Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure ...... 41 Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum ....... 63 Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion.. 68 St. Lawrence County Chamber ........ 58 Sterling Nature Center ...................... 62 Tri-R Karts ........................................ 42 Uncle Sam Boat Tours ...................... 59 Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel ......... 27

■ ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District.............. 68 OTB Western Regional..................... 75

■ AUCTION Sivers Auction Service ...................... 31 ■ AUTO RACING Fulton & Brewerton Speedways ....... 27 Oswego Speedway........................... 31 ■ BALLOONING Airborne Adventures Ballooning ....... 25

■ FESTIVAL Oswego County Fair ......................... 83 ■ GOLF COURSES Battle Island Clubhouse/Golf Course 15 Evergreen Hills Golf Course ............. 15 ■ MUSEUMS Cortland County Historical Museum 66 Friends of History in Fulton............... 46 Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum ................. 69 MOST ............................................... 74 Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute18 Rockwell Museum of Western Art..... 25 The 1890 House Museum ................ 66 H. Lee White Marine Museum ......... 30 Safe Haven Museum ........................ 29 ■ TOURS D & A Tours ......................................... 8 Riveredge Mansion B&B .................. 49

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Gifts & Specialties ■ ANTIQUES Geneva Antique Co-op ..................... 13 The Colonial Houseﬁtter ................... 13 The Heckled Hen .............................. 13

■ AUCTIONS/ANTIQUES Iroquois Auctions ................................ 5 ■ GIFTS & SPECIALTY SHOPS 1000 Islands Duty Free .................... 60 All Mixed Up & Murphy’s All Fed Up ................ 74 Colosse Cheese / Colossal Ice Cream Shop........................ 40 Comic Shop ...................................... 28 Edible Arrangements .......................... 9 Elderberry Pond Restaurant & Organic Farm ..................... 68 Friendship Thrift Shop ...................... 58 Gardner The Train Doctor................. 64

Health

Harbor Towne Gifts & Souveniers .... 30 Hillside Antique Flea Markets ........... 41 Mother Earth Baby............................ 36 Mountain Ash Elk Ranch .................. 57 Oak Hill Bulk Foods ......................... 69 Ol’ Factory Soaps & Scents & Lavender Festival .............. 25 Old Forge Hardware ......................... 65 Reakes Country Goods .................... 68 Real Deals ........................................ 40 River Rat Cheese / Gold Cup Farms ..................... 59 Sharp’s Bulk Food ............................ 37 The Blue Schooner Gift Shop ........... 53 Treasure Chest Gift Shop ................. 30 Weedens Mini Mall ........................... 13 West Camden Country Store ........... 73 ■ JEWELERS J P Jewelers ..................................... 32

Associated Dental Arts ..................... 35 Bayview Wellness Center ................. 61 Crouse Hospital ................................ 18

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ........ 52 Fulton Dental Health ......................... 48 Oswego Health- Urgent care ............ 23

Burke’s Home Center ....................... 28 J & B Seamless Gutter Co................ 27 Mr. Rooter Plumbing ........................... 8

Pro Build .......................................... 72 White’s Lumber................................. 45 Yager’s Plumbing.............................. 46

Paura’s Discount Liquor Store .......... 34 Pulaski Wine & Spirits ...................... 44

C & B Farm Market /Piggers ............ 35

Home Improvement Liquor Stores

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W hat to See!

On the Water

■ BOATING & MARINAS Arney’s Marina.................................. 75 Brewerton Boatyard .......................... 27 Burt Goodnough’s Marina East ........ 57 Canal Landing Marina ...................... 49 Greene Point Marina ........................ 72 Mid-Lakes Erie Macedon Marina ........ 5 Skaneateles Marina .......................... 82 South Shore Nautical........................ 53 ■ CAMPING Catﬁsh Creek Fishing Camp............... 8

■ CRUISE NYS Canal Cruise ............................ 25 Old Forge Lake Cruises.................... 65 Riveredge Mansion B&B .................. 49 ■ FISHING Midway Charters............................... 42 Woody’s Tackle & Gifts ..................... 44 ■ RAFTING/ATTRACTIONS Hudson River Gorge ......................... 21

Places to Eat/Bars Azteca Mexican Grill ......................... 33 Blue Moon Grill ................................. 47 Burger King......................................... 5 Cherry’s Ice Cream........................... 43 Driveway Inn ..................................... 48 Eddie’s Cove Bar & Grill .................. 57 Eddy’s Place ..................................... 44 El Rincon Mexicano & Rio Tomatlan .. 8 Elderberry Pond Restaurant & Organic Farm......................... 68 Good Golly’s Family Restaurant ....... 53 Grist Mill Restaurant ......................... 53 Little Sodus Inn on the Bay............... 63

Mimi’s Drive-In .................................. 46 Mr. Sub ............................................. 44 Oak Leaf Café .................................. 69 Press Box ......................................... 32 Rainbow Shores Restaurant ............ 44 Red Baron Pizza............................... 48 River House Restaurant ................... 41 River Park Grille ............................... 69 Rudy’s............................................... 12 Sandy Pond Steakhouse Resort & Marina..................... 57 The Alton Coffee Cup ....................... 64

Places to Stay

■ BED & BREAKFAST Lynne Parks SUNY Cortland Alumni House ....................... 66 Serendipity B & B ............................. 34 Riveredge Mansion B & B ................ 49 The Roselea B & B ........................... 74 Tudor Hall B & B on Keuka Lake ...... 67

■ CAMPGROUND Bear’s Sleepy Hollow ....................... 40 Catﬁsh Creek Fishing Camp............... 8 Cherry Grove Campground .............. 25 Colonial Court Campgrond ............... 58 Hejamada Campground ................... 69 Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground ......................... 68 Northbay Campground ..................... 49 Sutter Creek Campground................ 62 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park .............. 50

■ HOTELS, MOTELS, INNS All Seasons Inn................................. 33 Belhurst Castle ................................. 12 Brown’s Village Inn ........................... 62 Catﬁsh Creek Fishing Camp............... 8 Day’s Inn........................................... 28 Driftwood Motel................................. 44 Geneva on the Lake ......................... 67 Moose Head Lodge ......................... 73 Port Lodge Motel .............................. 45 Super 8 Motel ................................... 45 Travelodge ........................................ 28 Travelodge ........................................ 40 Waterloo Harbor ............................... 69 ■ RV PARK Brennan Beach ................................ 43 Holiday Harbor Resort Marina .......... 63 Sunset RV Park ................................ 35

Real Estate Century 21 Galloway ....................... 35 Christmas & Associates ................... 73

Furdi’s Home Center ........................ 36 Senior Citizen Housing ..................... 21

Bibbens Sales & Service (Can-Am).. 61 Bibbens Sales & Service (Polaris) .... 67

Fuzzy Guppies ................................. 69

Recreation/Sales

Services & Organizations

■ ACCOUNTING Computer Accounting Services ........ 33 ■ BOAT & RV DETAILING Mirror Finishes / On-Site Boat/ ............. RV Finishes ........................... 82 ■ CONTRACTING Beck, Inc. .......................................... 50

■ FINANCIAL SERVICE Met Life – David Mirabito .................. 48 Oswego County Federal Credit Union33 ■ GROCERY Sandy Creek Big M........................... 58 Tops Friendly Markets ...................... 10 ■ HEATING/ENERGY Ted’s Outdoor Boiler ......................... 34 ■ LOGGING Joseph Stolar Forestry ..................... 21 ■ ORGANIZATIONS Brookﬁeld Power .............................. 79 Fulton Family YMCA......................... 49 Greater Mexico CofC ........................ 51 Greater Oswego/Fulton CofC ........... 34 Home Builders & Remodelers of Central New York ................... 19

Mexico VFW ..................................... 71 Novelis .............................................. 81 Oswego County Tourism .................. 19 Oswego County Stop DWI................ 31 ■ MONUMENT Oswego County Monuments ............ 31 ■ PEST CONTROL Ehrlich Pest Control .......................... 74 ■ PRINTING Oswego Printing ............................... 32 ■ PROPANE Johnston’s Gas ................................. 48 ■ RECYCLING Conﬁdata .......................................... 82 Santa’s Redemption Center & Thrift Shoppe......................... 32 ■ SCHOOL & TRAINING Bartender Professional Training ....... 74 ■ PLACES OF WORSHIP Oswego Alliance Church .................. 32 1st. United Methodist Church of Fulton ...................... 48

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Gorgeous Gorges in Upstate New York Great vistas, hiking opportunities By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

xploring Upstate New York’s gorges can provide your family with memorable back-to-nature daytrips this season. Rimmed by forest and hewn by moving water, these gorges’ hiking trails offer exceptionally beautiful vistas. Each park is within a short driving distance. So breakout the hiking boots and cameras: the gorges are waiting! Watkins Glen State Park (www.nysparks.com/ parks/142/details.aspx) in Watkins Glen offers hiking trails above, around and even behind its largest waterfall. With its panoramic views from the rim trails, stream and well-maintained footpaths, it’s little wonder the park has become a favorite, not only of local nature enthusiasts, but of out-of-state visitors, too. “Watkins Glen State Park is the oldest and most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound,” said Kristine Uribe, representing New York State Parks. “Many come as ﬁrst timers to experience its beauty. Even more make the trek because they remember being awed when they visited as a kid and wish to pass those memories onto their own children.” Camping facilities are available if you want to plan an overnight stay. Ithaca’s numerous gorges and waterfalls provide several hiking opportunities within a 10-mile radius. Buttermilk Falls State Park (www.nysparks.com/parks/151/ details.aspx) offers a small lake, forest and gorge trails, pool, playground and playing ﬁeld. Campsites and cabin

Watkins Glen Gorge rentals are available. Ithaca Falls boasts an impressive 105 feet high and 175 feet wide, the largest of the six waterfalls along Fall Creek in a mile-long gorge. Robert H. Tremen State Park is home to Enﬁeld Glen, a historic gristmill and 12 waterfalls. The ruggedness of the landscape is reﬂected in names like “Devil’s Kitchen” and “Lucifer Falls.” Looking down its 115-foot plunge, you can see a breathtaking view of the gorge. Cabins and camping facilities for RVs and tents are available.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Castle Voted One of the Most Romantic Places in New York State, The Belhurst also offers fine food, beautiful accommodations, perfectly memorable events . . .

Can’t make it to Arizona this summer? Consider visiting the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park (www.nysparks.com/parks/79/details.aspx) in Castile. The park earned its nickname for its 600-foot gorges. The Genesee River winds through the 14,350-acre park. With its 66 miles of hiking trails, you may want to expand your visit from a day trip to camping at the park a few days. Letchworth provides cabin, tent and trailer camping facilities. Chittenango Falls State Park (www.nysparks.com/ parks/130/details.aspx) boasts a 167-foot waterfall, footbridge lookout and a large variety of plant and animal life along its hiking trails. The falls may be viewed from top and from down in the gorge. Fishing is allowed at the park.

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Enjoying the Season —

Without Breaking the Bank Fun things this season can be free or very inexpensive By Melissa Stefanec

ummer and fall are so welcoming, they make you want to get out of the house and look for some fun. A lot of fun comes with a hefty price tag, but there are some entertainment options out there that won’t break the bank or a fun-loving summer spirit. Here are some lowcost entertainment ideas.

State Parks/Historic Sites and County Parks

There aren’t a lot of places where you can do so much for so little (under $10 a carload). You can swim, hike, bike, boat, barbeque, sunbathe, camp, and the list goes on. Visit www.nysparks.com/parks/ to see a list of state historic sites and parks. You can ﬁlter by amenities and activities. A few clicks will lead you to your version of fun.

Summer Leagues

Joining a sports team may be just the shot in the arm your summer needs. Most leagues are low-cost or free. Think soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball and the like. A league will force you to get moving and rediscover your competitive spirit.

Wine Tours

No matter where you live in New York, the Finger Lakes aren’t too far away. Whether you’re a wine aﬁcio-

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York nado or know your wines by two kinds (red and white), a wine tour has something for you. Most wineries only charge $1 or $2 for tastings. Besides wineries, there are quite a few craft breweries and distilleries on the wine trails. Many also offer gourmet foods and even do food and wine pairings. There are wineries outside of the Finger Lakes too, in places like the Buffalo area and the Thousand Islands region. There is also a Finger Lakes Cheese Trail.

Group Buying

Watch the Internet and television or listen to the radio. There are a lot of group-buying companies out there. Many of them offer specials on recreation or discount getaways, often at half the price. Some sites let you sign up for family or couplesthemed specials. They are a great idea generator.

Grow a Garden

Our modern times are often very

busy and complicated. We are very far removed from our food. Take the time to grow a garden this season. If it’s later in the year, buy plants instead of planting seeds. Start small and plant a garden with your favorite fruits, vegetables and herbs. When harvest time comes along, get reacquainted with your kitchen and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Visit usda.gov and search for gardening for tips on getting started.

Concerts

New York state is lucky to have a very active outdoor music scene during the warmer months. Most of them are free. Whether you like jazz, classics, rock or symphonies, music abounds in this area. Check out community calendars on local television or radio stations and their corresponding websites. You can also visit county, city or town websites.

Picnic

Picnicking is a lost past time. It basically involves packing up what you were going to eat at home and bringing it outdoors. There’s something liberating about enjoying a meal outside. Pick a picnic site where you can do something else outdoors like playing, walking or site seeing. Just remember to pack enough napkins and some materials for clean up.

Fishing

There is water all around us. Whether it’s a lake, stream, river, pond or reservoir, you can’t go far without finding a fishable body of water. Getting basic fishing reels and tackle doesn’t cost much. You can go out and have many days of fun for very little money. Just remember to get a New York state license if you are over 16 and to check seasonal regulations. For a list of the state DEC public access sites visit www.dec. ny.gov/outdoor/9924.html.

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Your Guide to Farmer’s Markets The jargon you need to navigate the market and become a savvy buyer By Melissa Stefanec

armer’s markets are one of the last places you can get fresh, seasonal, local and affordable food in every color of the rainbow. They are growing in popularity and popping up in neighborhoods and cities all over the country. They present a unique opportunity and offer a selection that most retail stores simply can’t match. It’s not just fruits and vegetables that are sold at farmer ’s markets. Many of today’s markets run from spring into fall and offer an unparalleled selection of goods. You can purchase breads, baked goods, pasta, cheese, butter, meat, plants, honey, oils, eggs and other homegrown and homemade foods. Many markets also have non-food items like lotions, candles, soaps, crafts, furniture and the like.

Most of the offerings at a farmer’s market are locally produced. Buying at a market is a great way to support local agriculture and artisans — it keeps your money local and offers a great opportunity to reinvest in your community. It’s also a great way to reduce your carbon foot print. A pepper from the farmer down the road took a lot less oil to produce than the one that was grown south of the equator. The local pepper probably tastes a lot better, too. When you browse the vendors at a farmer’s market, there will be a lot jargon ﬂoating around. Here is a guide to help you navigate the market and become a savvy buyer.

Locally grown

This should mean it was grown relatively close to where you are standing. If you are unsure, ask the vendor. Most vendors will be glad to tell you about their farms. If the person can’t tell you about the farm, the items are probably the same ones you could purchase in a supermarket.

Organic

Organic typically means that the item you are buying was grown without the use of chemically formulated pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics or growth stimulants.

GMO/GEO-free

GMO stands for genetically modiﬁed organism, while GEO stands for

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genetically engineered organism. Without getting too much into the science, a GEO or GMO is one that’s DNA has been rearranged and engineered. Food without GMOs is typically grown from heirloom seeds.

Heirloom

This word is typically associated with a fruit or vegetable that was grown from an heirloom seed. An heirloom seed is one with a history that has been passed down for generations. Seeds from a fruit are harvested and used the next season. Heirloom seeds are not used in modern, largescale agriculture. For example, most fruits and vegetables are now grown from grafts or from a few seed varieties. Plants grown from heirloom seeds come in hundreds of varieties.

Cage-free

This could mean a number of things and is usually applied to eggs. It could mean the chickens have a door to the outside or it could mean they roam free. If you are concerned with the animals’ outside access, freerange is your safest option

Free-range

This means that the animal that supplied you with a product was allowed to spend some of its life outside and wandering around freely. Free-range animals get much of their diets the old-fashioned way; they eat off of the earth.

Grass-fed

This term is typically applied to meat and it means just what it sounds like. The animal that is providing you with meat was allowed some time to graze. Many animals responsible for our modern day meat supply are not allowed outside of feed lots. If you see a word you aren’t familiar with, just ask the person at the booth. Most will be happy to tell you everything you need to know about the products he or she is selling.

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Sonnenberg Gardens Has Never Looked Better With new events and plenty of things for kids, site offers fun opportunities for the family By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

he property now known as Sonnenberg Gardens (sonnenberg.org) in Canandaigua had enjoyed a long history of beautiful

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landscaping and graceful architecture. Once a private residence, the property had enchanted visitors for decades with its bounty of ﬂowers,

carefully kept gardens and stunning vistas of Canandaigua Lake. In recent years, the buildings and 50 acres of grounds had fallen into disrepair because of a lack of funding; however, in June 2011, Sonnenberg Gardens celebrated a grand reopening for three completed renovation projects totaling $2.5 million. A “Save America’s Treasures” grant, funds from the Natural Heritage Trust and fundraisers paid to renovate the belvedere, mansion veranda, a building in the Old Fashioned Garden, and the Japanese Teahouse. The property’s sale to New York State Ofﬁce of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation in 2006 also helped fund repair of the facility. “Thanks to generous contributions from individual and business donors, along with a $12,000 Lloyd E. Klos Historical Preservation Grant from Rochester Area Community Foundation, our goal was achieved and a new roof was put on the Tea House last fall,” said Lisa Scott, development and marketing manager for Sonnenberg Gardens. Scott also said other events have been added thanks to the support of the Rochester Japanese Association whose members donated their time and talents to present Moon Viewing Parties this September and a traditional tea ceremony. “These special events helped educate visitors about Japanese traditions and culture in the serene setting of Sonnenberg’s Japanese Garden,” Scott said. The facility will host a “Fashions

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kid-friendly site” with its Kid’s Trail Scavenger Hunt, Teddy Bear Party and other special events for young and old scheduled throughout the year. Naturally, the artful gardens make a perfect venue for art events such as the annual Art at the Gardens show. This year, Sonnenberg will extend its popular Moonlight Stroll series into July and August and plans to welcome a horticulturalist to speak in September. Along with a tour of the mansion and gardens, the Finger Lakes Wine Center, on site for the past decade, and the café and gift shop provide visitors with more to do. “You can spend whole day here,” Scott said. A member of the Canandaigua Wine Trail, the Wine Center showcases wines and foods from more than 40 local wineries and farms, all in the Bay House near the conservatory.

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Try a Paddle Kayaking is growing in popularity thanks to area’s abundant bodies of water and pristine scenery By Melissa Stefanec

ayaking is catching on with people in Upstate New York. The area’s abundant bodies of water and pristine scenery make it an ideal place to kayak. This water sport can be enjoyed by people from all skill levels. Whether you want to leisurely paddle about a lake or dive down a raging rapid, CNY offers a breadth of experience for kayakers. Here is an overview of kayaking. Read on to see if this activity could fast become one of your favorite past times.

Who:

Kayaking is a great way to get out and enjoy nature. Many places

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are easier to access in a kayak than in other types of boats. Photographers and nature viewers often choose kayaking as a way to access isolated and infrequently traveled areas. Kayaks are fairly simple to use and can be enjoyed by young and old.

How:

A kayak is a narrow one-person boat powered by a person wielding a single paddle with blades on both ends. A blade is the ﬂat or curved and of a kayak paddle that resembles the end of a canoe oar. A kayak is propelled by a person paddling by placing alternate ends of the paddle in the water.

What types:

• Fishing/sit-on-top kayak: These kayaks provide adequate deck space for rigging and safety gear and are very safe and stable. They are very hard to tip and some models allow users to stand up. • Rafting kayak: These kayaks are typically intended for people navigating rapids and difﬁcult waters. They can seat multiple individuals. They are agile and great for quick navigations. • Ocean kayak: These kayaks have a lot cargo space, maneuverability and comfort. There’s lots of room for passengers and cargo, such as a

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York tent, food, water and other supplies. • Inﬂatable kayaks: These kayaks are convenient for hikers to carry in packs and allow people to exit the water and carry their boats a long distance. The best ones have three separate air chambers, so if one area is punctured the boat can still remain aﬂoat. • Whitewater kayak: These kayaks are typically made of hard plastic. They are typically shorter and stouter than kayaks intended for calmer waters. People often strap into these kayaks so they do not fall out of their boats when they tip. • Tandem kayaks: These have two separate hulls for two people to paddle.

History:

Today, most kayaks are made of plastic and are made smaller, stronger and more resilient than their ﬁberglass predecessors. The earliest kayaks appeared about 4,000 years

ago and were used predominantly for hunting. Kayaks were ﬁrst built and used by the Inuit people. They stretched animal skins across whalebone or wood frames. The resulting boat was used to navigate rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters. Today’s kayaks are typically used for recreation, but frequent many of the same waters.

Most modern kayaks are designed with stability as the primary goal. One of the skills experienced kayakers have to learn is rolling. This skill allows the kayaker to stay in the boat when it capsizes and roll it back into an upright position. Many recreational kayakers do not have this skill and simply stick to quiet waters where capsizing is fairly safe.

Safety:

Where:

Safety considerations are very important when kayaking. A kayaker should always wear a coast-guard-approved life jacket and a helmet. The helmet will protect the head if capsizing occurs. Kayakers should also know something about the waters they are traveling to make sure they don’t run into unintended drop-offs or rapids. People new to kayaking should also seek guidance on how to correctly paddle in order to avoid injury and get the most enjoyment out of their experience.

Acquiring your own kayak is a big investment. Even the lowest level boats are around $200 and that’s without a paddle, helmet or life vest. If you want to try it out, there are plenty of places to rent kayaks. Inquire at state parks and other recreational areas. If you decide to buy a kayak, make sure you go to place where the people are educated in the sport and can advise you on what boat and gear will be right for you.

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York H. Lee White Marine Museum Turns 30 Oswego museum is featuring an expanded Titanic exhibit to celebrate the 100th year of the ship’s sinking By Lou Sorendo

t’s a piece of the Port City’s nautical history. The H. Lee White Marine Museum, located at the foot of West First Street in Oswego’s historic maritime district, is a tourism jewel for Oswego County. The former administration building at the 1920’s grain elevator complex now serves as a treasure trove of maritime history and exhibit space. Executive director Mercedes Niess said this is the 30th year of operation for the museum. She said the key to its longevity is the strength it has as a nonprofit organization. “We work hard to make sure we are financially stable and we don’t take on things we can’t manage,” she said. She said it is vital to have projects and program ideas developed even if the financing is not yet available. When it is, volunteers and staff will be ready to present them, she said. “This museum has always had a great collection of artifacts. Of course, maritime history is so strong here that it’s really a no-brainer to exhibit, display and talk about it,” Niess added. A significant development at the historic district is the impending merger of the museum with the Oswego Maritime Foundation. The two partners are intertwined now and in the process of finalizing their merger, Niess noted.

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has an exhibit focusing on “Sailing Oswego’s Harbor.” Anchoring the exhibit is a painting by James Gale Tyler that the museum recently had conserved. This season, the museum will have an expanded Titanic exhibit. 2012 is the 100th anniversary of its sinking. While the museum does not have actual artifacts from the ship,

it does have artwork and points of interest that are bound to captivate onlookers. Niess said Oswego’s George DeMass, chaplain of the Titanic Historical Society, is expected to return to the museum as well for his riveting lectures. The museum will feature a ribbon cutting for the restored tug Chancellor, a historic canal tugboat built in 1938. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The schooner OMF Ontario has been under repair in Sodus and should return this summer to be berthed in front of the historic World War II LT5 tug. A trio of kids’ pirate days is also slated for July. The museum is open year-round and attracts about 28,000 visitors annually.

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Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. The festival showcases specialties from over 85 area restaurants, wineries and other businesses. Some exciting features of Taste of Syracuse will include: Live Entertainment on three stages, including headliner .38 Special; also featuring Duke Robillard and Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown; over 85 Exhibitors with 40-45 food vendors. Each restaurant will sell sample foods for $1 as well as larger portions for purchase. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Clinton Square and the surrounding area. www. tasteofsyracuse.com Clifton Springs. Sulphur Springs Festival. 2-day event held the ﬁrst weekend in June, it features a parade on Saturday evening, live musical acts on Friday and Saturday, games for the kids, lots of food, and much, much more. Celebrating the village and its history, the festival is family fun for all ages. ww.sulphurspringsfestival.com

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Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. The Ithaca Festival showcases the work of over 1,000 local artists, including crafters, poets, painters, dancers, divas, comedians, 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 Phoenix. Canal Day. Canal Island Sponsored by the Bridge House Brats, (315) 695-1308. Admission free 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 Rochester. East End Festival. One of three festivals throughout the summer that feature live music and highlights Rochester’s East End District. www.eastendmusicfestival.com LaFargeville. 23rd Annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. Combined old-time and bluegrass festival with

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York For more information, visit www.MohawkCasino. com Williamstown. Thornwood MX. 1108 Stone Hill Rd. Motocross racing and practice track. Upstate Motocross sanction events. (315) 420-9613 Adam, (315) 420-8931 Jeff, amh223@gmail. com, hopfarms@aol.com. Admission $10 LaFargeville. 23rd Annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. See June 2 listing Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 1 listing Oswego. 68th Anniversary of D-Day. See June 2 listing

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Syracuse. Concert: Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie Raitt will be on the stage of the Landmark Theatre. “Slipstream,” scheduled for release on April 10, will be Raitt’s ﬁrst album in seven years. The California native is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 2000. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, at

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York June 9 Baldwinsville. Peony Festival. Come enjoy this wonderful festival celebrating the lovely peony. This event features an art show, peony display, demonstrations, plant sale, ﬂower show, garden walks/talks, great food, music, outstanding arts & crafts. Shacksboro School House Museum, 46 Canton Street. (315) 638-2452 Oswego. Lax by the Lake Lacrosse Festival. Oswego Lacrosse Club. Co-ed youth lacrosse tournament, seven divisions, under 10 through under 17, four game guarantee. Call for more details. Oswego Lacrosse Club, (315) 342-7223, csc@twcny.rr.com. Admission TBD Mexico. Mexico Music Festival. Mexico High School, 3338 Main St. Presbyterian Church selling homemade strawberry shortcake, bake sale, and iPod rafﬂe. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (315) 963-7902, pastorkaren_2000@yahoo.com. Admission free Fulton. West Side Garage Sale. West Side of Oswego River. Many west side residents conduct garage sales. Shop all day for great bargains. City of Fulton, (315) 592-7330,

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June 10 Oswego. River’s Edge Craft Show. Bridie Manor, 1830 Bridie Square. “Handmade” craft show with live entertainment by Cortini Brothers and Mike Sheil, kid’s bounce house, water safety demonstration, and bicycle helmet giveaway. (315) 343-1394, cpelton@twcny.rr.com. Admission free, $40 charge for vendors Jamesville. Jamesville Balloonfest. See June 8 listing Mexico. Men’s Auxilliary Second Annual Car Show. Edick-Hamlink VFW Post 369, 5930 Scenic Ave. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (315) 420-2017. Call for details

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June 12 Canandaigua. An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash. CMA Performing Arts Center. 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. Crosby, Stills & Nash is a folk rock super group made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. Often compared to the sound of Simon & Garfunkel, they are noted for their intricate vocal harmonies. All members of Crosby, Stills and Nash have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. (585) 393-4880

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Corning. Studio Faculty Presentation. Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Chad Balster, Karina Guévin, Cédric Ginart and Heike Brachlow. 7:30 p.m. at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call to (607) 438-5100 conﬁrm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.

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State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. History of the American ﬂag and ﬂags over Fort Ontario. 10 a.m. Co-sponsored by Oswego Elks, Continental Arms Collectors Unit, NYS Parks. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., (315) 343-4711. Admission free

June 15 Syracuse. Juneteenth Festival. Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street. Visions of Victory Parade arrives in Clinton Square at 1pm. Juneteenth, the premier African-American celebration for Syracuse and Central New York,

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Wilson, Rose Falcon and Carly Pearce. In addition to the great country music, the family friendly festival atmosphere will include food and vendors. (315) 487-7711

Syracuse. B104.7 Presents: Country Throwdown. 4 p.m. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. There will be multiple stages of music being headlined by Gary Allan - in addition Rodney Atkins, Josh Thompson, Sunny Sweeney and Eric Paslay are also on the lineup. The folks at famed Nashville music club The Bluebird Cafe will host a stage, which will include Channing

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June 19 Ithaca. Taste of the Nation. More than 50 of the area’s restaurants and wineries will gather at Ithaca College’s Emerson Suites for Share

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June 21 Syracuse. Concert: James Taylor. War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St. American music icon, James Taylor will perform live at the War Memorial arena on June 21st. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend has hits including “Fire and Rain”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and many more. (315) 435-8000

June 22 Syracuse. Jazz Fest. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor. Syracuse’s quintessential music fest and the largest free jazz fest in the northeast U.S. celebrates its 30th year. This year’s Jazz Fest will announce its outstanding array of performers at a later date. (800) 2344797 www.syracusejazzfest.com Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival Presents: “Henry IV,” Part 1. Presenting the epic history, “Henry IV,” Part 1 in the beautiful Thornden Park Amphitheatre. Free admission. (315) 476-183. www.shakespearefestival.org Utica. Wine & Beer Tasting Train. Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Featuring a different Finger Lakes winery every trip, enjoy a wine tasting, light snacks, and live music onboard as you travel from Utica to Remsen. Beer from a great variety of New York state microbreweries will be available every trip. $40 for ﬁrst class tickets; $25 for coach. Departs at 6:30 p.m. 321 Main St. Call (315) 724-0700 or visit www.adirondackrr. com for more information Phoenix. Fireworks 2012 Celebration. Henley Park. 55 State St. Music 5-7 p.m. featuring

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Madeline Morgan, 7-9 p.m. featuring oldies band Nite Life. Numerous food booths. Bridge House Brats, (315) 695-1308. Admission free

June 23 Syracuse. World Refuge Day Celebration. Help celebrate the rich cultural diversity brought to Syracuse by local refugees and join Syracuse’s. A parade to City Hall will start at the 500 block of N. Salina St. at 10 a.m., followed by a City Hall gathering and a U.N. ﬂag raising ceremony at 11 a.m. The day will culminate with a multicultural festival featuring music, dance and food from 12 – 4 p.m. at Hanover Square.

Exchange St. Festival will showcase regional restaurants, bakeries, wineries & creameries plus the new Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. Attendees will receive a souvenir wine glass. (315) 252-7291 Williamstown. Thornwood MX. See June 3 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival Presents: Henry IV, Part 1. See June 22 listing

Sandy Creek. Sandy Pond Sportman’s Assocation 2nd Annual Small & Largemouth Bass Derby. Sandy Pond Sportsmans Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15. Register at the club before you ﬁsh. 100 percent payout, catch can be cooked at the event. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. (315) 387-6310, harvspsa@gmail.com. Registration TBD

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June 26 Corning. Studio Faculty Presentation. Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Gianni Toso, Matthew Urban and Shane Fero. 7:30 p.m. at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call to (607) 438-5100 conﬁrm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change

June 27 Corning. Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace featuring Virgil Cain. Rock out with Virgil Cain at the ﬁrst of the season Music, Margaritas and Sunsets series on the Corning Museum of Glass terrace. Virgil Cain’s music is inﬂuenced by Billy Joel, Paul Simon, and Dave Matthews. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Advance reservations required by at June 26. 1 Museum Way Corning. Members free, non members: $10. 607-974-2333 Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Breitbeck Park. This concert series consists of two groups. “City Band” is a 30-piece concert band, with the second band being a 17-piece jazz band. Music is suitable for the entire family. City of Oswego, (315) 343-1176, dgoodness@twcny.rr.com. Admission free Fulton. Tunes in June. See June 6 listing

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June 29 Canandaigua. Tim McGraw with special guests Dierks Bentley and Kip Moore. CMA Performing Arts Center. 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. The ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour will reunite McGraw and Chesney for the ﬁrst time in 10 years. The 20-city tour kicks off on June 2 in Tampa and will hit the nation’s biggest stadiums through August. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (585) 393-4880 Oswego. Attack on the Rear Guard at Oswego Reenactment. Fort Ontario State Historic Site. East 4th Street. French and Indian War reenactors, who ﬁgured highly in the successful campaign to reopen Fort Ontario State Historic Site after its closure in 2010, are invited to return, commemorate, and recreate the July 5-6, 1759 French attacks on Oswego. (315) 343-4711, Paul.Lear@parks.ny.gov

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June 30 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 bands, sheep herding & shearing and Celtic crafts and traditional foods. Stewart Park. (646) 7176481. www.ithacascottishgames.com Sandy Creek. 155th Oswego County Fair. Oswego County Fairgrounds. 291 Ellisburg St. Grandstand events, ride, parade, agriculture displays and more. Free parking. Theme is “Happy Birthday America!” (315) 387-3834. Admission free, grandstand event prices vary Windham. Windham 2012 Mountain Bike World

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Oswego. Independence Day Parade. Fort Ontario State Historic Site. 1 East 4th St. Oswego’s annual parade ends at the fort grounds with children’s activities, musical performances, food vendors, and more. Open until dusk. Sponsored by Friends of Fort Ontario. (315) 343-4711. Admission charged

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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 Alexandria Bay. Fireworks Over Boldt Castle. Alexandria Bay waterfront. Come by boat or by land. (315) 482-9531. info@alexbay.org

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Old Forge. Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display & Band Concert — Old Forge Lakefront. Live music at 7 p.m. The Fireworks will begin at dusk

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Oswego. 49th Independence Day Celebration. Breitbeck Park. Parade at 1p.m. along Bridge St. Concert at 7 p.m. in Breitbeck Park with vendors and ﬁreworks over the Oswego harbor at 9:45 p.m. Sponsored by Greater OswegoFulton Chamber of Commerce. (315) 343-7681, events@oswegofultonchamber.com. Admission free Windham. Windham 2012 Mountain Bike World Cup Festival. See June 28 listing Oswego. Attack on the Rear Guard at Oswego Reenactment. See June 29 listing Sandy Creek. 155th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing Constantia. Constantia Fire Department Field Days. See June 29 listing Ithaca. Ithaca Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. See July 1 listing

July 2 Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. 55 State St. Please call (315) 695-1308 for more information Sandy Creek. 155th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing

July 3 Sodus Point. Annual Kiddie Parade and Fireworks Display. Themed costume parade from Sodus Point. Fire hall to lighthouse pavilion. Refreshments and vouchers provided. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 4834936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Brewerton. Brewerton Fireworks. Oneida Lake. Fireworks begin after dark. Sponsored by Fort Brewerton/ Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce, (315) 668-3408. Admission free.

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end-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 Cazenovia. Fireworks Over the Lake. Lakeland Park. Sponsored by the Cazenovia Lions Club. Immediately following the concert at Lakeland Park. Display begins at dark approx. at 9 p.m. Free event - Donations gladly accepted Auburn. Fireworks. Emerson Park, 6914 E. Lake Rd. Large ﬁreworks show along the shore of Owasco Lake. Alcohol not permitted in park Sandy Creek. 155th Oswego County Fair. See June 30 listing.

July 5 Vernon. Vernon Downs presents “America” at the Vernon Downs Grandstand. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at all Ticketmaster locations, Vernon Downs Players Club, and Colors, the Retail Store at Vernon Downs. All proceeds to beneﬁt the Food Bank of Central New York. The concert is outside. Rain or shine Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. Henley Park. 55 State St. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bring your own instrument. Please call (315) 695-1308 for more information Fulton. Summer Concert Series. Bullhead Point. Canal Landing Gazebo. 7-8 p.m. Enjoy concerts every other Thursday at Bullhead Point and every Friday at Canal Landing Gazebo during the months of July and August. City of Fulton, (315) 592-2474. Admission free Fair Haven. Fourth of July Celebration. See July 4 listing

July 6 Weedsport. Cayuga County Fair. 10 a.m. - midnight. Weedsport Speedway, Rt. 31. Exhibits will be on display in the Grange building, featuring art, crafts, photography, baked goods, ﬂoral arrangements, and house plants entered by local residents, both youth and adults. A talent contest, a baby show, a basketball free throw, decorated bale contest and a pet show are among the many events being held throughout the four days of the Fair. www.cayugacountyfair.org Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Fair Haven. Fourth of July Celebration. See July 4 listing

July 7 Rochester. Corn Hill Arts Festival. Located on the banks of the Genesee River and a short stroll from the vibrant business district, Corn Hill is

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Oswego. Festival Italiano. St. Joseph’s Church, 240 W. First St. 5-10 p.m. Rafﬂes for cash prizes, baskets, and lottery. Games of chance, Italian food, clams, kiddieland, white elephant, entertainment, and chicken BBQ. St. Joseph’s Church, (315) 343-2160, stjosephoswego@gmail.com. Admission free Weedsport. Cayuga County Fair. See July 6 listing Fair Haven. Fourth of July Celebration. See July 4 listing

July 8 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 Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 106 Lake Drive. Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool will be closed to automobile trafﬁc so inline skaters, joggers, walkers and bicyclists can enjoy this two

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York listing Oswego. Festival Italiano. See July 6 listing

Sodus Point. Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra. Pops music featuring Old Favorites, Light Classics, Patriotic, and Broadway Show tunes. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org

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4th. Camping will be available on site. www. nycountryjam.com. (800) 684-7320 Syracuse. NYS Blues Festival. Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street. Featured performers for the 2012 Blues Fest are: one of Ottawa’s hottest acts MonkeyJunk, recent winners of Canada’s Juno Awards for Best Blues Album; multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Wonderland; singer-songwriter Anders Osborne; harp player Mitch Kashmar, Low Rider Band, Kenny Neal Band and Brooks Family Blues Dynasty. Local acts include the Double Barrel Blues Band, Ron Spencer and the Soul of Syracuse. Clinton Square performances will be 3:30 to 10 p.m., July 13, 1 to 10 p.m., July 14 and 1 to 9:30 p.m. July 15. The fest will extend entertainment beyond Clinton Square to a Blues Club Crawl at Westcott Theater and Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. A Blues Club VIP tent, catered by Dinosaur Bar-B-Q, local restaurants offering their signature dishes and craft beer and wine also are planned. www.nysbluesfest.com, (800) 234-4797. $10 per person, per day at the door; $25 weekend pass; children free

Scenic Railroad. Featuring a different Finger Lakes winery every trip, enjoy a wine tasting, light snacks, and live music onboard as you travel from Utica to Remsen. Beer from a great variety of New York state microbreweries will be available every trip. $40 for ﬁrst class tickets; $25 for coach. Departs at 6:30 p.m. 321 Main St. Call (315) 724-0700 or visit www.adirondackrr. com for more information Watkins Glen. Finger Lakes Wine Festival. Watkins Glen International, 2790 Cty. Rt. 16. Over 85 NYS wineries, Brewer’s Garden with ales and lagers, culinary products and wine accessories. Fri 6 - 9:30 p.m., Sat, Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (866) 461-7223. www.ﬂwinefest.com Tully. Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Observing Session. 7 p.m. Darling Hill Observatory, Strong Road. If the weather does not permit observing on Friday night, this session will be hosted on the next day (Saturday) at the same time. Please check the website for more info. (315) 559-4737Free admission

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 and cast of over 650. 9 p.m. www.hillcumorah.org

Aurora. Aurora Fest. 8 a.m. - dusk. Village of Aurora. Summer event kicks off on Friday night with a Blessing of the Boats BBQ, a Live Band along the shores of Cayuga Lake, food, ﬁreworks and much more.

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July 14 Red Creek. 5th Annual New York Lavender Festival at Ol’Factory Farm. 12973 Upton Road, Red Creek. Sponsored by Ol’Factory Soaps & Scents. Pick fresh lavender from the ﬁelds, learn from informational speakers. Plus enjoy musical entertainment and more than 50 craft artisans. Visit the Family Farm Museum and the Ol’Factory Soap Shoppe, walk the Lavender Labyrinth, sample lavender baked goods, herbal tea and lavender ice cream sundaes. Childrens area, hay rides, hands-on workshops and more. Admission $3. Free for those under 12. No pets. www. nylavenderfestival.com or 315-754-8828 Oswego. 18th Annual Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon & Trout Team Tournament. Best Western Captain’s Quarters, E. First St. Amateur and professional teams compete for cash and prizes. Teams ﬁsh from ports of Oswego and Mexico. Weigh-ins behind Best Western Captain’s Quarters Hotel. E. First St., (315) 349-8322 Pulaski. Pulaski Historic Art and Antique Faire. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pulaski Historical Society, 3428 Maple Ave. Art, antiques, and unique craft vendors. Pulaski Historical Society, 315/298-4650, phspulaski@aol.com. Admission free Granby. Granby Family Fun Day. 11 a.m. - 3

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p.m. 812 Co. Rte. 8. 35 ft. slide, castle bounce, ride, food, and much more. Town of Granby, (315) 598-6500, granbysupervisor@yahoo.com. Admission free Victory. 8th Annual Lavender Festival. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ol’Factory Farms, 12973 Upton Rd. Enjoy a day of fun and relaxation on the farm. Pick fresh lavender bundles from the ﬁeld, purchase lavender plants, enjoy wine tasting and visiting with over 50 unique craft artisans, listen and learn from our informational speakers, visit the Olfactory Soap Shoppe with over 40 varieties of homemade soaps. You can also walk through our family farm museum, enjoy a hay ride, sample baked goods and homemade lavender ice cream. There will be musical entertainment both days, a small children’s area, great food and so much more. (315) 754-8828 Aurora. Aurora Fest. See July 13 listing Palmyra. Hill Cumorah Pageant. See July 13 listing

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York tickets $10; Non-member advance sale tickets $15; At the door $17 for everyone – registration required Sodus Point. Fairport Fireman’s Band. Many time NYS Champion Band performing a variety of marches and popular old favorites. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www. soduspointlighthouse.org Red Creek. 5th Annual New York Lavender Festival at Ol’Factory Farm. See July 12 listing

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July 15 Syracuse. Penguin Palooza. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place. Chill out at Penguin Palooza - presented by Empower Federal Credit Union. Admission includes ice cream tastings from a variety of vendors as well as performances by local entertainment groups, games and entry to the zoo. Throughout the evening attendees will also enjoy animal demonstrations, including a penguin feeding! www.rosamundgiffordzoo.org. (315) 435-8511 x113. Member advance sale

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Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing Oswego. 18th Annual Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon & Trout Team Tournament. See July 14 listing Syracuse. NYS Blues Festival. See July 13 listing Victory. 8th Annual Lavender Festival. See July 14 listing

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July 17 Oswego. Summer Concert Series. See June 19 listing Palmyra. Hill Cumorah Pageant. See July 13 listing

July 18 Fulton. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark 14th Annual Fly-on. 1222 Red Schoolhouse Rd. Pilots from NY, PA, NJ, and other states, as well as Canada, will be displaying their planes of all types. Small GA, PPC, PPG, trikes, and more. Food and drinks available. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark, (315) 593-1403. Admission free. Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. See June 27 listing Palmyra. Hill Cumorah Pageant. See July 13 listing

July 19 Mexico. Mexico Fireman’s Field Days. Mexico Vol-

unteer Fire Department. 3284 Main St. Thursday: Parade at 7 p.m., Friday: Fish dinners at 6 p.m., Saturday: Kiddie parade at 1 p.m., Chicken BBQ. Beer, food, clams, and more. (315) 963-7494. Admission free Sandy Creek. Chick it Out. Annie Porter Ainsworth Memorial Library. 4 – 7 p.m. 6064 S. Main St. “Chick out” local author booths and used book sale. Chicken BBQ dinners. Annie Porter Ainsworth Memorial Library, (315) 387-3732, scrlib@ncls.org. Admission free Trumansburg. Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance (GrassRoots) promises to be the most musically diverse one to date. Over 60 other unique performances will entertain at the fourday event, held at the Trumansburg Fair Grounds. (607) 387-5144. www.grassrootsfest.org Palmyra. Hill Cumorah Pageant. See July 13 listing Fulton. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark 14th Annual Fly-on. See July 18 listing Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing

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Show. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. The Syracuse Nationals Classic Car show is one of the largest car shows in the country with over 7,300 cars, 82,000 people, and 350 vendors converging on the NY State Fairgrounds from 30 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Every square foot of the 365 acre fairgrounds is overflowing with cars, vendors, and activities for the whole family. The Swap Meet, Car Corral, Women’s World, Mini-Nationals model car show, live music, demolition derby, on-site camping, flamethrowing cars and spectacular fireworks displays are just a few of the things to do while you’re at the show! (800)753-3978. Admission: $17 Syracuse. Empire Brewfest 2012. 5:30 – 10 p.m. Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street. Come and enjoy the annual Empire Brewfest in Clinton Square! Get to listen to great live music while you and your friends sample some of the best local brew there is. www.empirebrewfest. com. (315) 426-8741 Liverpool. Great American AntiqueFest. Long Branch section of Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Longbranch Road. This outstanding annual event routinely attracts 200 dealers from across the United States and Canada and 8-10,000 customers. Held along the shoreline of beautiful Onondaga Lake Park just eight miles west of

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York Syracuse, the Antiquefest occurs in the geographic center of Upstate New York - still one of the most productive regions for good quality antiques anywhere in the country. With acres of quality antiques, abundant and delectable foods, amenities that make shopping easy including bulky item pickup services and free directories, anticipate delightful antiquing at the Great American Antiquefest. (800) 234-4797. Friday 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. $20 (“Set-up Shopper” while dealers unpack) includes re-entry on Saturday & Sunday; General Admission from 12 -4 pm $7; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7; Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7. Weekend Pass for Saturday & Sunday $8. Children under 12 are free & parking is free Syracuse. Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. 4 – 10 p.m. St. Elias Church, 4988 Onondaga Road. Come enjoy the delicious full-course menu of Middle Eastern food all made from scratch! Dishes like kebobs, kefta, falafel; lemony rolled grapeleaves, spinach pies, tabouli parsley salad; creamy hummus bread dip; and popular desserts like the syrupy-sweet baklawa, zalaby & the buttery-sugary grahbee and mammoul cookies plus much more!! Live Arabic music, dance performances, marketplace full of souvenir gift items. (315) 488-0388. Free parking/admission.

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July 21 West Monroe. Jacques A. Rautio Memorial Golf Tournament & Amanda Fisher Pre-Tournament Challenge and Dinner. Register online. Beneﬁts CSCC and Fort Brewerton Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by Central Square Community Church. Greenview Country Club, 20 Whig Hill Rd., (315) 374-6200, kwlff@highlanderassoc.com. Admission $60/ golf & dinner, $25/ dinner only Canandaigua. Meatloaf Mad Mad World Tour. CMA Performing Arts Center. 3355 Marvin Sands

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Sodus Point. The Dady Brothers. Performing a wide range of musical styles: Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Irish. 2 p.m. Annual Ice Cream Sunday Sundaes starting at 1 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Old Forge. Storytelling & Music Fest. The Old Forge Library will host this event under a tent on the Forge Knoll from Noon until 2 p.m. It will include performers Jesse & Joe Bruchac,

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storytellers and musicians who are interested in the preservation of Native American culture; Bill Smith, Adirondack storyteller, the acknowledged master of the personal story as tall tale; and Beauty & the Beast (Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss), who bring balance to this presentation with their traditional folktales from around the world using their specialty tandem storytelling. (315) 369-6008 or visit OldForgeLibrary.org Trumansburg. Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. See July 19 listing Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing Fulton. Gulliver’s Wilderness Airpark 14th Annual Fly-on. See July 18 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Nationals - Classic Car Show. See July 20 listing Liverpool. Great American AntiqueFest. See July 20 listing Syracuse. Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. See July 20 listing

July 23 Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York July 24 Syracuse. The Comedy of Jim Gaffigan Live. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St. Jim Gaffigan will be bringing his show ‘The America Tour’ to the Oncenter Theaters on Tuesday, July 24th at 7 p.m. Gaffigan’s comedy has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians today. He has been on “Letterman” and “Conan” countless times and his CDs and DVDs have gone platinum. Tickets start at $39.75 and can be purchased in person at the Oncenter box office, or by calling (315) 435-2121 Canandaigua. Ontario County Fair. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Road 10. Demolition derbies, horse pull, tractor pulls, stunt show, 4H activities, DIRT racing, music and more. $ for grandstand events. (585) 394-4987

July 25 Canandaigua. Ontario County Fair. See July 24 listing Corning. Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace featuring Caribe Jazz AllStar. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Advance reservations required by at July 25.

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July 26 Oswego. Harborfest. City of Oswego. Harborfest is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Enjoy four days of live music, great food, and many activities for people of all ages! Different events and activities’ times vary. Oswego Harbor Festivities, (315) 343-6858, vendor@oswegoharborfest. com. Admission free Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. Every summer, the streets of Buffalo come alive with scores of events by local and visiting theatre and dance companies, puppeteers, media artists, poets, comics, musicians, cabaret acts, digital designers, and miscellaneous insurrectionists. The annual Buffalo Infringement Festival provides artists and audiences of all backgrounds the chance to come together, take chances, push boundaries, and explore uncharted territory because exciting art can happen anywhere, anytime, without a blockbuster budget. infringebuffalo.org Mexico. The Moving Wall. Edick-Hamlink VFW Post 369. 5930 Scenic Ave. Half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Honors Vietnam combat veterans. Open continuously. (315)963-8304. Call for more information Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Canandaigua. Ontario County Fair. See July 24 listing

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Syracuse. AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. Columbus Circle, 259 East Onondaga Street. Part of downtown Syracuse’s ArtsWeek, this spectacular 3-day showcase features 160 of the country’s most talented artists, craftspeople and entertainers in the historic Columbus Circle area of downtown Syracuse. The event features contemporary arts and crafts, ranging

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York drink for the whole family. www.cnyjazz.org. (315) 422-8284 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. Clift Park, 20 E. Genesee Street. Sparkling clean water - gleaming classic mahogany boats - beautifully restored antique wooden boats - live music ﬁlling the air, a feeling of yesteryear. Antique and classic boats are on display both in the water and on land. Activities include: three concerts, boat parade (3 p.m. Saturday),

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July 28 Mexico. Motomasters Motocross Race. US Rte. 11 Motocross race season for bikes and ATVs. 7/28-7/29, 8/26, and 9/23. (315) 480-7733, amorgan@gapropertiesllc.com. Admission $10 Mexico. An Evening with the Ghost of Casey’s Cottage. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Investigate the ghost at Mexico Point Park with professional ghost hunters. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, (315) 963-7657 for reservations, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission $50/ reservations required Jamesville. Bikers for Babies. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the ride around Jamesville Beach park begins at 11 a.m. , after which you will be able to enjoy live music, great food, and good times! (315) 463-0700 Syracuse. The Erie Canal Museum Golden Anniversary Community Carnival. 12 – 4 p.m. Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East. Fun for the whole family! The Erie Canal Museum would like to share this important milestone with the community that has supported it for all these years. Activities will include music, storytelling, arts and crafts, and more. www.eriecanalmu-

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Mexico. Motomasters Motocross Race. See July 28 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing Syracuse. Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival. See July 27 listing

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Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. See July 27 listing

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.

Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing

July 30 Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. Oswego Yacht Club, Lake St. Lake-wide Yacht Racing Association members from around the U.S. and Canada will compete over several days of colorful and intense yacht racing on Lake Ontario. (315) 591-5078. Admission free to view, cost to register Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

July 31 Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

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Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing

July 29

Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

Sodus Point. Dan Elliot and the Monterays. 50’s - 70’s Rock & Roll music that’s sure to bring back nostalgic memories by CNY’s top R&R oldies band since 1963. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org

Oswego. Harborfest. See July 26 listing Syracuse. Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival. See July 27 listing Syracuse. AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. See July 27 listing Skaneateles. Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. See July 27 listing Canandaigua. Ontario County Fair. See July

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so they can afford it. Whatever the reason for the rental, it’s the renter’s gain. Vacation rentals often offer more amenities than most of us have at home. Hot tubs, pools, waterfront views, city skylines and other luxuries are featured. Many of the rentals are also child or pet friendly, so you can literally take the family. Many of the rentals sleep extra people, so you can bring the extended family or a bunch of friends and split the rental fees. The kitchens typically come with all the implements and are ready to cook in, which saves more money by making cooking-in an option. There are a lot of vacation rental websites. Most of them offer similar

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August

Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing

Aug. 1

Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing

Syracuse. PtHA of NYS “Seeing Spots.” See Aug. 2 listing

Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing

Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing

Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

Aug. 5

Aug. 2

Syracuse. Stage of Nations Festival. Noon. Clinton Square, 100 S. Salina Street. This event will feature ﬁne Native American crafters, food, Smoke Dance competition & lacrosse stick making demonstrations by Alﬁe Jacques. Musical entertainment from Grammy Award winner Joanne Shenandoah, Nammy Award winner Jana, the Haudensaunee Singers & Dancers, Corn Bred, Los Blancos and Sammy Award winners The Fabulous Ripcords. (800) 234-4797

Syracuse. PtHA of NYS “Seeing Spots.” Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Two shows for Pinto horses showing English, western and halter riding styles. Call (315) 672-5105 for hours. Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing

Aug. 3 Syracuse. Brew at the Zoo. 5:30 – 8 p.m. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place. Member advance sale ticket $40; Nonmember advance sale ticket $45; Day of the event (if available): $50/person – registration required. Adults only. www.rosamundgiffordzoo. org. (315) 435-8511 x113 Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing Syracuse. PtHA of NYS “Seeing Spots.” See Aug. 2 listing Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing

Aug. 4 Rochester. Park Avenue Festival. One of Rochester’s oldest and most unique neighborhoods celebrates its 35th Annual Festival of arts, crafts and music. This festival annually attracts over 250,000 people! www.park-avenue.org Oswego. Oswego Speedway’s “Mr. Novelis Supermodiﬁed 50” $10,000 to win. “Mr. Pathﬁnder Bank SBS 35” $1,500 to win. Autograph night, gates open 4 p.m.

Sodus Point. Bristol Mountain Bluegrass. The best of old-time and traditional bluegrass music. Enjoy great toe tapping, energetic music performed by award winning musicians. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www. soduspointlighthouse.org Rochester. Park Avenue Festival. See Aug. 4 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. See July 30 listing Syracuse. PtHA of NYS “Seeing Spots.” See Aug. 2 listing Buffalo. Buffalo Infringement Festival. See July 26 listing Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing

Aug. 6 Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing

Aug. 8 Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. See June 27 listing

Aug. 9 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St. Featuring: Harumi Rhodes, Rebecca Albers, Elinor Freer, David Ying, and Michael Unger. (315) 685-7418. $18 to $24; Children 12 and under free. www.skanfest.org

Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Thornden Park Amphitheatre, 201 Ostrum Ave. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival kicks off it’s 10th season with this wonderful classic. (315) 476-1835. Free admission. Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing

Aug. 10 Fulton. Jazz Fest. Fulton War Memorial, Rte. 3. 5 – 11 p.m. Two days of great music from a variety of regional and world-renowned performers combined with delicious food provided by local restaurants. Presented by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. For more information call or email events@oswegofultonchamber.com. (315)343-7681. Admission free Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. Alexandria Bay is home to the infamous pirate Bill Johnston. One of his more daring exploits has become an annual re-enactment for Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days is a 10-day fun filled event for all members of the family. The festival starts off with a block dance on Friday evening to prepare for the Invasion of the Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Watch as the pirate ship attacks the Village from the St. Lawrence River, as the brave villagers try to stave them off. The air is filled with smoke, sound of musket fire and cannons; eventually the villagers succumb as the pirates invade the town. After the Mayor surrenders the key to the village to the invading marauders, everyone becomes a pirate. All events are free. (800) 541-2110 Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” See Aug. 9 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing Rochester. East End Festival. See June 1 listing

Aug. 11 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert at Brook Farm. 7:30 p.m. Brook Farm, 2870 West Lake Road. Featuring: Harumi Rhodes, violin; Rebecca Albers, viola; Stewart Rose, horn; Liz Mann, ﬂute; David Ying, cello; Michael Unger, harpsichord; Anna Petersen Stearns, oboe; James VanDemark, bass; and Maureen Hurd, clarinet. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $20 and $26, free for children 12 and under. www. skanfest.org Parish. Parish Olde Home Days. Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce, Corner Lot of 69 & 69A. Local produce, baked goods, crafts,

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displays, vendors, refreshments, and entertainment. Sponsored by Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information call or email chamber@parish-ny.com. (315)625-4575. Admission free Sandy Creek. Annual Trout/Salmon Derby. Sandy Pond Sportsmans Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15 Annual Salmon Derby & Chicken Bar-B-Q has a 100% payout. Register at the club before you ﬁsh. . Annual ﬂea market is same day. For more information call or email harvspsa@gmail.com. (315) 387-6310. Registration TBD. Oswego. Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Ontario Complex, Bldg. 30, E. 4th St. Artwork, entertainment, and food concessions. Sponsored by Art Association of Oswego. A (315) 343-5675. Admission free Central Square. Trains in the Garden. Central NY Large Scale Railway Society, 102 Mohawk Ave. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. See large scale trains running in a garden atmosphere with waterfalls, ponds, and streams. Up to seven trains running at a time in small villages. Central New York Large Scale Railway Society, (315) 668-9582, rloran102@twcny. rr.com. Admission/ donations accepted Minetto. Magic in Minetto/Canal Splash. Minetto River View Park Town Hall. 11 a.m – 3 p.m. A family event. Music, food, children’s crafts, free ice cream social, crafters, canoe/kayak race and much more. Sponsored by Town of Minetto. For more information call or email rdrosse@twcny. rr.com. (315)343-4565. Admission free Syracuse. John Edward. 2 p.m. Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St. John Edward is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, lecturer and author of several NY Times best sellers. He has captivated audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this intimate event with John. (315) 435-2121.Admission: $53-73. Phoenix. Lions Club Festival. Lock Island. Rides, food, crafters, music, and chicken BBQ. Time of event TBD. Phoenix Lions Club, (315) 695-1308. Admission free Old Forge. Forge Fest 2012 . At the Hiltebrant Recreation Center three tribute bands, plus local favorite Showtime, will be performing favorites from Bon Jovi, Led Zepplin and Van Halen. In addition to the hordes of cover band music, over 20 vendors will be out and about selling wares and providing various services. Kid and pet friendly. ForgeFest2012.com Canandaigua. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lakeshore Drive, Kershaw Park and City Pier. Area wineries, restaurants, farmers, artists, and musicians join together for a weekend long celebration of the things that make this region amazing. (585) 383-0380 Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See Aug. 9 listing

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Aug. 12 Parish. Parish Voluntary Fire Company’s Annual Car Show. Parish Volunteer Fire Company, 16 Union St. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Major fundraiser for the year. Also features tractors, trucks, ﬁre trucks, and racing lawn mowers. Cars are judged and trophies awarded. DJ, door prizes, and chicken BBQ. First 100 cars pre-registered receive dash plaques and goody bags. Parish Volunteer Fire Co., (315) 625-7411 Fire Co., (315) 625-7266 Roger Fox, suef0x@aol.com. Admission $3/ general admission, $8/ car pre-registration, $10/ car registration day of show Sodus Point. 78 RPM Big Band. A great party band playing a variety of popular music from the past to present. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Canandaigua. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See Aug. 9 listing Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. See Aug. 10 listing

Aug. 13 Bouckville. 41st Annual Madison Bouckville Antique Week. Madison Bouckville Show Field, Route 20. Just 40 minutes southeast of Syracuse, one of the largest outdoor antique festivals in the northeast graces our area. Visit Madison and Bouckville as a 2-mile stretch of US Route 20 is lined with over 2000 antique dealers for an entire week. See and buy antiques and collectibles from past centuries, enjoy the excellent food vendors, and plenty of parking. Some show fields open as early as Sunday the 12th with all fields open by Thursday. For a full listing of all antique dealers, show fields and information on the event visit www.madison-bouckville.com (315) 893-1762 Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. See Aug. 10 listing

Aug. 14 Mexico. Mid-Summer’s Eve. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. Medieval fun, music, and food at Casey’s Cottage. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, (315) 963-7657 for reservations, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission $25/ reservations required Bouckville. 41st Annual Madison Bouckville Antique Week. See Aug. 13 listing Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. See June 27 listing Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. See Aug. 10 listing

Aug. 15 Fulton. Fulton Speedway. TK99 presents The Eve of Destruction featuring Chris Morena’s Stunt Show, King’s Smash ‘Em Crash ‘Em Small and Big Car Demo Derbies and other destruction at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Located at 1603 county Route 57, Fulton. For information, visit www.fultonspeedway.com or call (315) 593-6531 Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. See Aug. 10 listing

Aug. 16 Hannibal. Hannibal Fireman’s Fair and Music. Hannibal Fire Company, Rochester St. Country fair with games, rides, food, drinks, and national country music Saturday evening. Han. (315)5645601. Admission free Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. Featuring: Imani Winds; Jasper Quartet; Troy Cook, baritone; David Ying, cello; Elinor Freer, piano. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $18 to $24; free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Bouckville. 41st Annual Madison Bouckville Antique Week. See Aug. 13 listing Mexico. Mid-Summer’s Eve. See Aug. 14 listing Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See Aug. 9 listing Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days. See Aug. 10 listing

Aug. 17 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival: Not Your Mother’s Chamber Music Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. 7 p.m. Behind the Scenes: Pre-concert Talk with the Imani Winds 8 p.m. Concert Featuring: Imani Winds; Jasper Quartet; Troy Cook, baritone;

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Oswego. Rudy’s Tour de Loop. Rudy’s, Rte. 89. 8 a.m. A 30-mile bike race and 15-mile bike tour along Lake Ontario. Sponsored by Oswego YMCA. For more information call or email jshefﬁeld@oswegoymca.org. (315)343-1981. Admission $30 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert at Brook Farm. 7:30 p.m. Brook Farm, 2870 West Lake Road. Featuring: Imani Winds; Ying Quartet; Jeremy Mastrangelo, Sara Mastrangelo, Melissa Matson, Edward Castilano, bass; Andrew Brown, bass clarinet; Sar Shalom-Strong, piano and Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $20 and $26, free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. See July 7 listing

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Aug. 20 Phoenix. Music in the Park. Henley Park. See July 2 listing

Aug. 21 Oswego. Summer Concert Series. See June 19 listing

Aug. 22 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival FamilyFest: with Four National Ensemble. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. 11 a.m. Entertainment for all ages! Come meet the members of Four Nations ensemble and watch them play for you with their fun instruments! (315) 6857418. Admission: $18 to $24; free for children

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Organ Recital with Chelsea Chen. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. 8 p.m. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $18 to $24; free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Corning. Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace featuring John Manfredi Band. Advance reservations required by Aug.21. 1 Museum Way Corning. Members free, non members: $10. 607-974-2333 Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. See June 27 listing

Aug. 23 Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. It’s a 12day celebration of the very best in New York State agriculture, commerce, education, art and music. It’s affordable, it’s fun, and it’s an endof-summer tradition for thousands of New York families. Come experience the sights, sounds, ﬂavors and smells of the Great New York State Fair! One of the largest and oldest state fairs in the United States, offers rides, agriculture, innovative products, government agencies, food from all corners of the world, rides, great live music, and so much more! Located at the Empire Expo Center, the Great New York State Fair covers over 350 acres and 20+ buildings. Gates open at 8 a.m.; buildings at 10 a.m. – buildings close 10 p.m.; gates at midnight. (315) 487-7711. www.nysfair.org. Admission: $6 in advance; $10 at the door

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Mexico. Roadkill Cook Out. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. Good old boy fun and food (BBQ by Jimmy James), learn to square dance, music, theatrics, and more. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, (315) 963-7657 for reservations, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission $20/ reservations required Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Special Event - Solo Piano Recital with Peter Serkin. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. 8 p.m. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $18 to $24; free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org

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Aug. 25 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Accordion Celebration at Brook Farm. 7:30 p.m. Brook Farm, 2870 West Lake Road. Featuring: International accordion champ Alexander Sevastian and his dazzling Musica Viva Band. Don’t miss a thrilling evening of French, Italian, Argentinean and gypsy tunes on the lakeside lawn of beautiful Brook Farm. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $20 and $26, free for children 12 and under. www. skanfest.org Fulton. Loop Around the Lake — Kids Fun Run. Sponsored by the Fulton YMCA. 5K & 15K start at 8:30 a.m. Register at EZRaceReg.com or contact Kim McPherson at (315) 598-9622 Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing

Aug. 26 Sodus Point. Fiddlers of the Genesee. A wide variety of Good Ol’Tyme Fiddle Music. 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. 23 listing Mexico. Motomasters Motocross Race. See July 28 listing Liverpool. MVP Health Care Parkway Sundays presented by SOS. See July 8 listing

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Aug. 29 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival : Musical Happy Hour at Anyela’s Vineyard. 5:30 p.m. Anyela’s Vineyard, 2433 West Lake Road. Featuring: members of the East Coast Chamber Orchestra. (315) 685-7418. www.skanfest.org Vernon. Concert: Bruce Springsteen & the Legendary E Street Band. Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, 4229 Stuhlman RoadBruce Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball tour will make a stop at Vernon Downs. This outdoor concert is rain or shine; bring your own chair if you need one. With the Legendary E Street Band, Bruce will perform many tunes from their latest album - Wrecking Ball - as well as many other favorites. (800) 2344797Tickets on sale through TicketMaster.com. Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series. See

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Aug. 30 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Music Concert. Featuring: members of the East Coast Chamber Orchestra. First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street. 8 p.m. (315) 685-7418. Admission: $18 to $24; free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin. See July 5 listing Fulton. Summer Concert Series. See July 5 listing

Aug. 31 Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival Chamber Music Concert. 7:30 p.m. Brook Farm, 2870 West Lake Road. Featuring: Time for Three (Tf3). (315) 685-7418. Admission: $20 and $26, free for children 12 and under. www.skanfest.org Oswego. Oswego Speedway. Open practice 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SBS Heats, Super Classic Top 14. Time trials, Xtreme Sprint Car Racing, Free

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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. Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing

Sept. 2 Sodus Point. Starlight Orchestra. A Big Band favorite playing music of Miller, Dorsey, Goodman, Barnett, Ellington, and Shaw. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum grounds located at 7606 North Ontario St. (315) 483-4936. www.soduspointlighthouse.org Buffalo. National Buffalo Wing Festival. See Sept. 1 listing Oswego. Oswego Speedway International Classic Weekend. See Sept. 1 listing Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing Redﬁeld. Redﬁeld Old Home Days. See Sept. 1 listing

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Sept. 8 Brewerton. 2012 Parade of Homes. Discover distinctive homes built with the latest in design and construction techniques. Homes built by eight Central New York builders will be open for visitation. Organized by The Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York. Whitetail Path, Clay, between Guy Young Road and Weigh Master Trail. For information, visit hbrcny.com. Daily through Sept. 23 Auburn. Tomato Fest 2012. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days. Emerson Park on Owasco Lake. $3.00 for Adults and $1.00 for Children 10 years and under or free with a canned good. Craft Vendor, Commercial Vendors, Attic Treasures Vendors, Not-for-Proﬁt Booths, Food Vendors, Fried Green Tomatoes, Farmers Market, Tomato Tasting, Wine Tasting, Musical Entertainment, Family Fun Activities, Rides. cnytomatofest.com Baldwinsville. Golden Harvest Festival. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Rd. This festival features great food, music, oodles of crafters, mega activities for kids and so much more. A great family-friendly events in the Syracuse area! Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5 $1 6-17 yrs. old 5 and under free. (315) 638-2519 Oswego. Oswego YMCA Dragon Boat Race. Breitbeck Park, Lake St. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. A full-day of community fun and excitement. Teams of 21 people work together to win corporate, community, or student dragon boat race. Sponsored by Oswego YMCA. For more information call or email deana@oswegoymca.org. (315)343-1981. Admission $1000-2000/team

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Syracuse. Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 23 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Irish Festival. See Sept. 7 listing Tully. Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Observing Session. See July 13 listing Old Forge. 30th Annual 90-Mile Canoe Classic Race. See Sept. 7 listing

Sept. 9 Phoenix. Community Vigil. Henley Park, 55 State St. 7 p.m. In memory of those who lost their lives. Bring a candle and chair. Sponsored by Bridge House Brats. Admission TBD. Auburn. Tomato Fest 2012. See Sept. 8 listing Baldwinsville. Golden Harvest Festival. See Sept. 8 listing Old Forge. 30th Annual 90-Mile Canoe Classic Race. See Sept. 7 listing

Sept. 14 Syracuse. Festa Italiana 2012. In Front of City Hall, 233 East Washington St. Activities include children’s activities, a bocce tournament, a cookbook sale, outdoor Roman Catholic mass, a Festa Boutique and much more! (315)422-8284 Syracuse. $3 Million Annual Ski & Board Sale. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. One of the largest shows and sales in the country with over $3 Million in inventory. We have doubled in size, and have moved to the Horticulture Building. 2,000 Ski & Snowboard items less than $99! (585) 292-0580. Hours: Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 – 5p.m.

Sept. 15 Sandy Creek. 7th Annual Crank It Up! Antique Tractor and Engine Show. Oswego County Fair-

grounds, Ellisburg St. Corn maze, kid’s games, radio controlled truck pullers, tractor pull with transfer sled, tractor games, classic cars, antique equipment demonstrations, chicken BBQ, pulled pork, and much more. For more information call or email ejdmacklen@tcenet.net. (315)3875365. Admission free Mexico. Ghostly Evening with Anne Borick. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. 7:30 p.m. Ghost hunters share tales of the supernatural - bring a flashlight. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission $5/donation Fulton. Citywide Garage Sale. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Many City of Fulton Residents hold all-day garage sales. Shop around the city all-day for great bargains. City of Fulton, (315) 592-7330, ctrowbridge@cityoffulton.com. Admission free Syracuse. Syracuse Gun Show 2012. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. The annual autumn gun show will feature 1,000 tables with hundreds of dealers and vendors. Choose from fine firearms, accessories, military and collector items. All firearm laws will be observed. All cartridge guns entering, within or leaving the show must be tied in such a way that they cannot be loaded. All firearms sales & NICS background checks must be conducted through available dealers only, inside the building. No private sales, trades or barters of any firearms are permitted on State property. Sellers of all modern firearms must provide a gun locking device suitable for said firearm, with written instructions, at time of sale. Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $6 per person per day; Seniors $5; Children under 12 free. (607) 748-1010 Seneca Falls. Harvest Hoedown. 12 – 5 p.m. Montezuma Winery, 2981 U.S. Route 20. Enjoy an afternoon of old fashioned, foot stompin’,

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Adirondack area

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 in Old Forge, referred to as the “Snowmobile Capital of the East.”

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 July - August

Sightseeing Cruises • Mailboat Cruises Charters Available

SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTING UTICA: • Doo Wop Train to The Soda Fountain in Remsen • Wine and Beer Tasting Trains featuring Live Music • Buffalo Head Train • Families’ Halloween Train • Polar Express

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the

The gateway to the scenic Finger Lakes region, Cortland is a small rural county situated between Syracuse, Ithaca and Binghamton. The City of Cortland, its main urban area, is known as the “Crown City” because of its location on a plain formed by the convergence of seven valleys.

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The 1890 House Museum and Center for Victorian Arts

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Hours of Operation: Thurs.-Sat. 12-4 pm, Guided tours 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 pm. Self-guided tours at your leisure during open hours. Group tours available by appointment. Contact 607-756-7551 or the1890house@gmail.com www.the1890house.org

37 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY 13045

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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. Largest Grower of Perennials and Herbs In Central New York Located on Rte 34 between Ithaca and Auburn In North Lansing

• 20 Display Gardens to view • Garden Gift Shop

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Quick Change Shonuff Funk Rock Trio Schweinfurth concert TBA* Ron Spencer Band

Aug. 8 Aug. 15 Aug. 22 Aug. 29

Auburn Civic Band Schweinfurth concert TBA * Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb Jay D & Rolling South

*Rain location for these performances is Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Performances made possible in part by public funds that Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center received from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

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Explore the 1887 Mansion, Greenhouses, & Nine Formal Gardens Sonnenberg is just 8 miles south of NYS Thruway Exit 44. 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua 585.394.4922

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REAKES COUNTRY GOODS Antiques • Gifts • Furniture Seasonal Produce& Homemade Pies

•Amish Gliders & Cupboards •Adirondack Furniture Take a scenic drive to an Old Fashioned Farm Market. •Antique Tables & Dressers The Reakes family grow/gather and uniquely display •Table & Window Textiles home grown and local products. Bedding plants, •Jewelry, Beads, Purses Garden Statuaries, Herbs,N.Y. Cheese, Maple Syrup, •Candles,Prints & Signs Local Honey. July- fresh produce& canning supplies Seasonal Schedule Call 607-842-6322 gps 4016 Rt. 13, Truxton, NY 13158

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Visit our Gourmet Restaurant, Certified Organic Farm and Farm Market to Experience Finger Lakes Bounty at its Best Soups, Salads, Entrees and Desserts Prepared Daily from our Organic Gardens , Orchards , and Pastures Seasonal Organic Gardening Classes, Cooking Demonstrations and Tours of our Fields and Pastures Details: www.elderberrypond.com Reservations: 315.252.6025

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EVENTS continued country ﬁddlin’ music from two bands, home country BBQ plus wine by the glass. Purchase seasonal produce from a farmer’s market, fresh baked goods, kettle corn plus pumpkins for the kids. Fee for food and wine by the glass. (315) 568-8190 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. 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 315-482-9724. www.boldtcastle.com

Syracuse. Festa Italiana 2012. See Sept. 14 listing Syracuse. $3 Million Annual Ski & Board Sale. See Sept. 14 listing

Sept. 16 Utica. Fall Foliage Trips. Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Enjoy the railroad’s longest scenic tour

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The Area’s Finest Specialty Food Store • Baking Supplies • Snacks • Meat & Cheese • Specialty Products • Candies, Dried Fruits & Nuts Monday - Saturday 8-6; Cafe Open Monday - Saturday 7-4 Grocery, Deli, Bakery and Café with Free Wireless Internet 3173 Rt. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 • 3155360836 Between Penn Yan & The Windmill www.oakhillbulkfoods.com

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Tour Company Rents High Tech Transporter Touring parts of the Catskills with the help of a Segway By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

oodridge Segway Tours (www.woodridgesegwaytours.com) in Woodridge, in the Catskills, represents an example of technology increasing access to nature. Founded by Ari Schwartz four years ago, the tour company rents Segway Human Transporters to tourists to explore the O&W Railroad bed on a guided tour. “It’s a fantastic trial where people can enjoy the wildlife,” Schwartz said. “The marriage of the outdoors with the Segway creates a beautiful combination.” Those unfamiliar with the upright, scooter-like transporters may think riding a motorized craft incongruent with exploring a nature trail. But Segways operate quietly and “it’s green and it doesn’t pollute,” Schwartz said. “It does keep things in tune with nature even though it’s a technological invention. It was really meant to enhance people’s experience with the outdoors. “Not everyone’s cut out to do a trek of two miles, so it gives more people access to it,” he added. Plus, there’s the fun factor of zipping over knolls and gliding through the trees that the Segway offers. If hiking has become a little boring, a Segway tour shakes things up. For those who have never rid-

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York den on one, a little assistance from a skilled rider can help make riding safer and more enjoyable. A quick tutorial gives newbies conﬁdence in how to operate the Segway. Riders wear helmets for safety. A Woodridge guide accompanies visitors for the 75- to 90-minute, fourmile tour to acknowledge points of interest along the trail and to ensure no one experiences undue difﬁculties in operating the Segway. The unpaved tour rail is relatively smooth and spans the distance between Mountaindale to Woodridge in Sullivan County, consisting of the hamlets of Mountain Dale, Woodridge, Hurleyville, South Fallsburg, Loch Sheldrake and Woodbourne. Scenic meadows, mountains, and forests comprise the trail. The tour is meant for those 16 and older and who weigh less than 250 pounds. The cost is $45. Special group rates are also available. Visitors can book online or by calling (800) 979-3370. Schwartz recommends visitors to Woodridge check out events at Bethel

Woods Center for the Arts (www. bethelwoodscenter.org), located north of Woodridge Segway Tours. The Museum at Bethel Woods chronicles the story of the Woodstock era. Events range from free admission museum exhibits to top names like Dave Matthews Band, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and Kelly Clarkson. The musical styles represented include doo wop, opera, and pop.

Edick-Hamlink VFW Post 369 Presents

AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall July 26-29, 2012

Opening Ceremonies July 26th at 6pm • Wall Etching • Food • Entertainment • Onsite-24 Hour Viewing • Locator Service 5930 Scenic Avenue Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-8304

EVENTS continued (two hours each way) without spending all day on a trip. Relax and enjoy the fall scenery as you travel from Utica to Then- dara and back. Food and beverages available a la carte. $35.50 adults, $33.50 seniors, $25.50 youth (2-12). Departs at 11 a.m. 321 Main St. Available Fridays and Sundays only through Oct. 28. Call (315) 724-0700 or visit www.adirondackrr.com for more information. Mexico. Wild Edibles with Nancy Kaiser. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. 2 – 4 p.m. Enjoy nature’s fall bounty. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission free/ donations accepted Sandy Creek. 7th Annual Crank It Up! Antique Tractor and Engine Show. See Sept. 15 listing Syracuse. Festa Italiana 2012. See Sept. 14 listing Syracuse. $3 Million Annual Ski & Board Sale. See Sept. 14 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Gun Show 2012. See Sept. 15 listing

Sept. 19 Syracuse. Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. The largest Quarter Horse Show in New York State! (716) 308-4228

Sept. 20 Syracuse. Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show. See Sept. 19 listing

Sept. 21 Syracuse. Giant Syracuse Oktoberfest. CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St. This outstanding cultural event will take place at a new location this year. Enjoy three days of authentic German entertainment, food and beverages. Open noon ‘til 11 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. and noon till 6 p.m. on Sunday. Bands will be announced at a later date. (800) 234-4797. Admission: $3 Syracuse. Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show. See Sept. 19 listing

Sept. 22 Altmar. NYS DEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 Co. Rte. 22. Activities highlight fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities in Salmon River Greenway. Environmental education programs and displays, fly-fishing demonstrations, fish petting zoo, and fishing instruction. For more information call (315)2987605 or email fjverdol@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Admission free

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Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York 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

Fulton. Polish Fest. Fulton Polish Home, 153 W. First St. South. 12 – 7 p.m. Polish food, polka bands, and more! Admission free Syracuse. Giant Syracuse Oktoberfest. See Sept. 21 listing Syracuse. Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show. See Sept. 19 listing

Sept. 23 Brewerton. 2012 Parade of Homes. Discover distinctive homes built with the latest in design and construction techniques. Homes built by eight Central New York builders will be open for visitation. Organized by The Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York and presented by Time Warner. Whitetail Path, Clay, between Guy Young Road and Weigh Master Trail. For information, visit hbrcny.com. Last day Fulton. Coins and Collectibles Show. Fulton Municipal Building, 141 S. First St. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibits of coins and other collectibles; items for sale. Sponsored by Oswego County Numismatic Association. Admission free Syracuse. Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show. See Sept. 19 listing Syracuse. Giant Syracuse Oktoberfest. See Sept. 21 listing

Sept. 28 Central Square. 29th Annual Apple Festival. Lioness Club of Central Square, Rte. 11S. A funﬁlled weekend for the whole family featuring numerous crafters and vendors, live entertainment, demonstrations, and food. Amusement rides will be open on Friday night only with a one price bracelet! Lioness Club of Central Square, (315) 675-8232, info@centralsquareapplefestival. com. Admission $1/ donation, Free/ under 12 Fulton. Fulton Speedway. Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton Sports Championship/NAPA LM Championship/IMCA NYS Series/ESDCA Mod Lite Doug

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Cooper Memorial plus Mod Hot Laps & Quick Time Sessions at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Kids 18 and younger are free. For information, visit www.fultonspeedway.com or call (315) 593-6531

Sept. 29 Oswego. CNY Great Pumpkin Festival. Washington Square Park, E. 4th St. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pumpkin growers compete for the prize for the largest pumpkin. Games, rides, food, vendors, live entertainment. Sponsored by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. For more information call or email events@oswegofultonc hamber.com. (315)343-7681. Admission free Oswego. Civil War Weekend. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Drills, tactical weapons, demonstrations, camp life, and 19th Century children’s activities. (315)3434711 Admission charged Mexico. An Evening with the Ghost of Casey’s Cottage. 7 – 9 p.m. Mexico Point Park, NYS Rte. 104B. Haunted cottage tour, bonﬁre on the beach, and more. Friends of Mexico Point Park, (315) 963-3891, (315) 963-7657 for reservations, sanscott@gmail.com. Admission $5/ reservations required Fulton. Fulton Speedway. $20,000-to-win Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 by SUNY Canton plus Northeast Modiﬁed Circle of Champions Clash at 4:30pm. Raindate Sept. 30. For information, visit www.fultonspeedway.com or call (315) 593-6531 Central Square. 29th Annual Apple Festival. See Sept. 28 listing

Sept. 30 Oswego. Civil War Weekend. See Sept. 29 listing Central Square. 29th Annual Apple Festival. See Sept. 28 listing

October Oct. 5

Pulaski. Salmon River Festival and Fishing Derby. Music, food, kids programs, crafts, and much more. Fishing derby offers ﬁshing all three days with cash prizes. Sponsored in part by Salmon River International Sport Fishing Museum, Oswego County Tourism. (315)298-9990. Admission free, charge for derby TBD. Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sterling Renaissance Festival Site, 15385 Farden Rd. Experience a nerve shattering mix of live actors, state of the art animation, evil characters and dazzling special effects. (800) 879-4446. www.screamershollow.com Tully. Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Observing Session. See July 13 listing

Oct. 6 Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. Godfrey’s Last Stand, 1232 NYS Rte. 264. 12 – 5 p.m. Wagon ride through our colorful woods. Animals to see, hay bale maze, snacks and beverages, roadside market with many fall items. Godfrey’s Last Stand, (315) 593-7291. Admission free, $1/ wagon rides LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Festival. LaFayette Fairgrounds, 5300 Cherry Valley Turnpike. This annual family event features over 500 high quality crafters exhibiting unique and diverse products as well as a carnival atmosphere. The LaFayette Apple Festival includes great rides and games that will delight children of all ages. Lots of yummy food including apple fritters, pies and so much more! Musical entertainment will also be featured. Cazenovia. Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. All the usual fun including a corn maze, pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds. Haunted Barn, music and more!

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Onondaga County is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. As the major city in the region, Syracuse has a bustling downtown area and many sites in and around it. From shopping and dining to pampering and entertainment, the region has many things to offer visitors and redisents alike. Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. www.critzfarms.com Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing Pulaski. Salmon River Festival and Fishing Derby. See Oct. 5 listing Tully. Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Observing Session. See July 13 listing

Oct. 7

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Cazenovia. Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Festival. See Oct. 6 listing

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Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing

6 listing

Oct. 11

Oct. 19

Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Waterman Theatre - SUNY Oswego, 7060 NYS Rte 104. 8 – 10 p.m. The world’s greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore. SUNY Oswego Theatre Department, Waterman Theatre, (315) 312-2141, tickets@oswego.edu. Admission $15/ general public, $12/ seniors, children

Syracuse. The Talent Co. presents “The Rocky Horror Show.” Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Time for the ﬂoor show. Live stage production of the movie “The Rocky Horor Picture Show.” Audience participation encouraged! So bring your rice, water pistols, hot dogs, toast, playing cards, news paper, ﬂashlight, toilet paper and all the rest as this is sure to be one of the master’s affairs. Adults $25; Seniors $23; Students $20. (315) 479-7469 Showtimes: Friday 8pm; Saturday 8pm & 12 midnight

Oct. 12 Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. See Oct. 11 listing Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oct. 13 Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. See Oct. 11 listing Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oct. 14 Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct.

Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. See Oct. 11 listing

paper-based and archival documents, ephemera, photographs, textiles and frames will be available to speak with showgoers. (315) 824-2462. Show Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Adults $7.00; Under 12 free; $8.00 VIP Weekend Pass provides admission both days Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing Syracuse. The Talent Co. presents “The Rocky Horror Show.” See Oct. 19 listing Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. See Oct. 11 listing Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oct. 21 Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing

Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oswego. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. See Oct. 11 listing

Oct. 20

Syracuse. Salt City Fall Antique Show. See Oct. 20 listing

Syracuse. Salt City Fall Antique Show. Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Over 250 selected dealers cover thousands of square feet of ﬂoor space. In addition, West Lake Conservators Ltd. of Skaneateles, NY will provide free preservation consultations of historic art and artifacts. Conservators specializing in paintings, painted objects, murals,

Oct. 26 Syracuse. Country Folk Art Show. This holiday show will feature more handmade items by exhibitors from across the country! Hours: Friday

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Rent a Canal Boat and Travel in Style Renting a boat to go up and down the Erie Canal can be quite an experience By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

hink of it as an RV on water. Renting a canal boat (mistakenly called a “houseboat” by some) gives the freedom of driving an RV on vacation with the pleasure of boating on the area’s most scenic bodies of water. Sarah Wiles, co-owner of Mid-

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lakes Navigation in Skaneateles, likens vacationing in any of their ﬂeet of 10 canal boats to traveling by covered wagon. “You’re right in the landscape,” she said. “You see things from a different perspective on a boat. You’re seeing [the landscape] and going

slowly enough to really appreciate the variation in the landscape.” Although the rates may seem high compared with hotel rates, you can decrease the expense by bringing along friends and family and dividing the cost. Plus, canal boats have their own kitchens so you’ll save on

Summer & Fall The Best of Upstate New York If You Go… To make your canal boat rental vacation the best it can be, consider the following tips: • Pay attention to the times and dates your rental begins and ends. This allows time to clean the boats and make necessary repairs. • Read the contract thoroughly. Some charge fees for cleaning the boats once you’re done. Some charge fees for lessons in operating the craft. • Consult with your insurance agent to make sure you are dining out. Some companies include the cost of fuel in the rental cost, so you will save on that expense as you travel to different ports on your trip. Most canal boat renting businesses provide all the kitchen appliances, dishes, pots and pans, kitchen and bedroom linens and everything else you’d expect in a hotel suite. They usually prepare the boat in every aspect, including ﬁlling the water tank, and give renters a lesson in operating the craft. Midlakes Navigation departs from Macedon, though its headquarters is in Skaneateles. The smaller boats ($3,075 per week) sleep a couple and a couple children or a third adult. The larger boats ($2,400) sleep four to six adults. Partial week rentals are also available at $1,950 and $1,650. “You get to pick exactly how fast you go, when you want to get up, what you want to see,” Wiles said. “You’re free if something catches your eye, like if you see a farmer’s market or a band concert. You’re not on a schedule. You’re not unpacking and repacking. Your whole hotel goes with you. You have all you need

covered if something happens. Or, ask the renting company if they offer insurance for the vessel. This will go beyond the deposit to cover signiﬁcant damage. • If there’s a no pet policy, don’t bring a pet. Follow all safety rules, even if you’re experienced with boats and some rules seem like overkill. • Map out a route in advance

wherever you go. It’s a very relaxing experience.” At Erie Canal Cruise Lines in in Seneca Falls (www.canalcruises.com, 800-962-1771), the canal boats sleep four to six among its two staterooms and pull-out bed. Toni Trottier, coowner, said, “Everything’s provided except food.” Erie Canal Cruise Lines’ summer rate is $2,995 for seven nights and $1,995 for three nights. Bicycles are included so tourists can easily explore the towns where they dock. “The boats are small and easy to operate,” Trottier said. “People can stop at villages, look at the scenery and take bike trails. It’s very relaxing for people. They can stop where they want.” Low Bridge Charters in Fairport (Monroe County, lowbridgecharters. com, 585-352-9825) boasts that its 44-foot “Sunflower” is the longest Lock Master canal boat on the Erie Canal. The custom-built boat sleeps six adults, including the convertible dinette table/bed. Bicycles are provided to help guests enjoy touring wherever they dock. “It’s a nice-sized boat,” said Gary Ezell, who owns and operates the

with a few ideas of where you would like to stop, but don’t let a schedule dictate where you go. Sometimes, the event or venue you stumble upon is the most fun of the whole trip. • While cooking on board will save you some money, allow a little extra in your budget for dining out at a few places you dock so you can experience the local ﬂavor. business along with his wife, Robin. “I think people are attracted to the experience of being on the canal, going through the locks and seeing the villages.” The Ezells love sharing with their guests before they depart the many unique waypoints along the canal, including historic places, arts & crafts

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EVENTS continued 5 -9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 – 4 p.m. (315) 487-7711 Admission: Adults $6.00 (handstamp admits you all weekend) Syracuse. The Talent Co. presents “The Rocky Horror Show.” See Oct. 19 listing Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oct. 27 Fulton. Quilt Show “Road to Glory.” Lake Country Quilt Guild. 141 S. First St. 10 – 5 p.m. Rafﬂe quilt done in Civil War reproduction fabrics, drawing will be held 4 p.m. Sunday. Special display of Civil War Era quilts designed by Jill Reid for Windham Fabrics and quilts made by members of the NE Guild as a “challenge.” For more information please email lakecountryguild@yahoo. com. Admission $4 Fair Haven. Fair Haven Annual Fantasy Fashion Witches Parade. www.fairhavenny.com/calendar Old Forge. Pumpkin Fest. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association Syracuse. Country Folk Art Show. See Oct. 27 listing Syracuse. The Talent Co. presents “The Rocky Horror Show.” See Oct. 19 listing Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing Sterling. Screamer’s Hollow. See Oct. 5 listing

Oct. 28 Utica. Fall Foliage Trips. Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Enjoy the railroad’s longest scenic tour . Relax and enjoy the fall scenery as you travel from Utica to Then- dara and back. Food and beverages available a la carte. $35.50 adults, $33.50 seniors, $25.50 youth (2-12). Departs at 11 a.m. 321 Main St. In place since Sept. 16 on Fridays and Sundays. Last day. Call (315) 724-0700 or visit www.adirondackrr.com for more information West Monroe. Antique Appraisal Day. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 NYS Rte. 49. 12 – 4 p.m. Fundraiser for WHMS. Guest appraiser Gerald Pietro with 30 years of experience donates time and expertise. Also appraise and buy/sell gold and silver. For more information call or email sgearsbe@twcny.rr.com. (315) 676-7414Admission $3/ item, $5/ two items Syracuse. Country Folk Art Show. See Oct. 27 listing Fulton. Quilt Show “Road to Glory.” See Oct. 27 listing Phoenix. Godfrey’s Weekend Fall Fest. See Oct. 6 listing

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Bocce is a Ball! Game has seen a revival in the past decade By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

erhaps your grandparents used to play it. Or you’ve seen the game played at an Italian festival. Bocce ball has seen a revival in the past decade. Starting in Greece and eagerly adopted by the Italians several centuries ago, bocce ball was originally played by rolling stones. Today’s bocce sets include eight balls of identical size, usually four of one color, four of another or else all non-matching balls. A ninth ball is the smaller “pallino” ball, also known as the jack or boccino. The pallino ball is the target and is rolled first. A coin flip or random selection indicates who tosses the pallino. Players in two teams of four or two (if playing teams; playing individually is also acceptable) try to roll their balls to get it as close as possible to the pallino ball and strategically bump the other team’s balls away from it. The team (or individual) whose ball is not the one closest to the pallino may continue to take turns rolling their balls until all the balls have been rolled. Complete rules are available at www.ibocce. com/rules.html. Bocce ball incorporates elements of bowling, shuffleboard, billiards and horseshoes that all add up to a lot of fun for people like Bob Piperata, who chairs the bocce league for the Sons of Italy in Utica. Eight teams from the organization play every Thursday night “quite loyally,” Piperata said, for 14 weeks during the summer. Many of the players are 50-plus. “I get a kick out of the older guys,” Piperata said. “They’re pretty good. You just roll a ball. It’s easy to play.” Apparently, disagreements as to the distance of a ball from the pallino

can arise from some of the more intense players. “When I took this on, I said, ‘If you’re going to come here to yell and scream, then I won’t do it,’” Piperata said. “We have some little squabbles. Some will talk in Italian so you don’t know what they’re talking about!” Fortunately, the players in Piperata’s league have been amicable. “More people are buying their own sets. You have a lot of fun with it,” he added. Gino Fabrizi of Liverpool organizes the bocce matches for Festa Italiana in Syracuse and participates in a 15-week league in Syracuse every summer. “It’s an enjoyable and easy game for young and old,” Fabrizi said. “It’s easy to learn but challenging to play.” Sixteen total play in his league that meets at Onondaga Lake Park, which offers two bocce courts. Fabrizi said that more would like to join—he frequently receives requests from interested parties—but with just two bocce courts, the league cannot accommodate more players. “In the past 10 years, it’s become more popular than ever,” he said. Those who want to try the game can also go to Lock 1 Club Bar / Lounge in Phoenix. Located on 60 State St. in the old old Red and White Grocery building, the club opened its doors late last year by brothers Gabriel (Gabe) and Angelo Quattrocchi. They want to bring local, state and national tournaments to the town, and make the place “a unique destination” for tourism in Phoenix. Lock 1 Club, which is open to the public, sponsors several tournaments. For more information, visit www.lock1club.com or call 6954658.

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River systems are wonderful resources. The same rivers used to produce renewable hydropower also provide outstanding recreational opportunities for the public. We all need to share our rivers — safely. Every year in New York State, hundreds of people drown or are hospitalized for injuries that occur in the water* and 90% of people who drown are not wearing life jackets. As the owner and operator of 75 hydropower facilities and 50 riverfront recreation areas in New York, Brookfield encourages you to have fun and be safe by wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Whether you are fishing, boating or cross country skiing, Brookfield reminds you that dangers exist on water any time of the year, and that conditions can change quickly and without notice. Avoid areas such as dams, intake and water conveyance structures, gates, powerhouses and substations. Use only designated recreation areas, and respect all warning signs, buoys, sirens, booms, barriers and fences.

Always check water conditions before you recreate. One source is Waterline: www.h2oline.com or call 1-800-452-1742 (fishing edition) or 1-800-452-1737 (boating edition). www.brookfieldrenewable.com * New York State Department of Health Study © 2012 Brookfield

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Ken’s Body Shop ............................... 32 Kingston Development ...................... 60 Little Sodus Inn on the Bay................ 63 Lynne Parks SUNY Cortland Alumni House ........................ 66 Methodist Church of Fulton ............... 48 Met Life – David Mirabito ................... 48 Mexico VFW ...................................... 71 Mid-Lakes Erie Macedon Marina ......... 5 Midway Charters................................ 42 Mimi’s Drive-In ................................... 46 Mirror Finishes / On-Site Boat and RV Finishes ............................ 82 Moose Head Lodge .......................... 73 MOST ................................................ 74 Mother Earth Baby............................. 36 Mountain Ash Elk Ranch ................... 57 Mr. Rooter Plumbing ............................ 8 Mr. Sub .............................................. 44 Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute ................................... 18 Northbay Campground ...................... 49 Novelis ............................................... 81 NYS Canal Cruise ............................. 25 Oak Hill Bulk Foods .......................... 69 Oak Leaf Café ................................... 69 Ol’ Factory Soaps & Scents & Lavender Festival ................ 25 Old Forge Hardware .......................... 65 Old Forge Lake Cruises..................... 65 Onondaga Parks & Recreation ............ 3 Ontario Orchards ................................. 2 Oswego Alliance Church ................... 32 Oswego County Fair .......................... 83 Oswego County FCU......................... 33 Oswego County Monuments ............. 31 Oswego County Tourism ................... 19 Oswego County Stop DWI................. 31 Oswego Health- Urgent care ............. 23 Oswego Printing ................................ 32 Oswego Speedway............................ 31 OTB Western Regional...................... 75 Par-K Motors ..................................... 49 Parker’s Service(NAPA) .................... 43 Paura’s Discount Liquor Store ........... 34 Phoenix Flower Farm ........................ 49 Port Lodge Motel ............................... 45 Press Box .......................................... 32 Pro Build ........................................... 72 Pulaski Farmer’s Market ................... 45 Pulaski Wine & Spirits ....................... 44 Rainbow Shores Restaurant ............. 44 Reakes Country Goods ..................... 68

Real Deals ......................................... 40 Red Baron Pizza................................ 48 River House Restaurant .................... 41 River Park Grille ................................ 69 River Rat Cheese/Gold Cup Farms ... 59 Riveredge Mansion B&B ................... 49 Rockwell Museum of Western Art...... 25 Rudy’s................................................ 12 Safe Haven Museum ......................... 29 Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure ....... 41 Sandy Creek Big M............................ 58 Sandy Pond Steakhouse Resort & Marina ................................. 57 Santa’s Redemption Center & Thrift Shoppe .......................... 32 Seabreeze Amusement Park ............... 9 Senior Citizen Housing ...................... 21 Serendipity Bed & Breakfast.............. 34 Sharp’s Bulk Food ............................ 37 Sivers Auction Service ....................... 31 Skaneateles Marina ........................... 82 Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum ........ 63 Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion... 68 South Shore Nautical......................... 53 St. Lawrence County Chamber ......... 58 Sterling Nature Center ....................... 62 Sunset RV Park ................................. 35 Super 8 Motel .................................... 45 Sutter Creek Campground................. 62 Ted’s Outdoor Boiler .......................... 34 The 1890 House Museum ................. 66 The Alton Coffee Cup ........................ 64 The Blue Schooner Gift Shop ............ 53 The Colonial Houseﬁtter .................... 13 The Heckled Hen ............................... 13 The Roselea Bed & Breakfast ........... 74 Thunder Island & The Oasis .............. 17 Timebuyer............................................ 8 Tops Friendly Markets ....................... 10 Travelodge ......................................... 28 Travelodge ......................................... 40 Treasure Chest Gift Shop .................. 30 Tri-R Karts ......................................... 42 Tudor Hall B&B on Keuka Lake ......... 67 Uncle Sam Boat Tours ....................... 59 Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel .......... 27 Waterloo Harbor ................................ 69 Weedens Mini Mall ............................ 13 West Camden Country Store ............ 73 White’s Lumber.................................. 45 Woody’s Tackle & Gifts ...................... 44 Yager’s Plumbing............................... 46 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ............... 50

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