ra, June Piorkowski, Rose Piorkowski, Lauren Sacco, Sophia Sellingham, Catherine Smith, Sasha Thompson and Jack Walsh. Since its founding, ESSPA has supported and inspired journalists from across New York State.

The program includes an annual contest and conference for students and their advisers. The awards, announced by Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, recognize excellent scholastic journalism from student journalists across New York State.

Send your events to adearborn@eaglenewsonline.com. Notices must have the date, time and location of the event. Deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. Friday. No calendar item can be guaranteed for placement in the papers, nor run for multiple weeks, unless it is a paid announcement. All free placement is on a space-available basis. Event information may be subject to change, so be sure to contact the event organizer to confirm the details.

THROUGH JAN. & FEB.

Art Exhibit Salina Library. Featuring drawings by Janet Myrto Richards. All pieces are hand drawn with pen and pencil.

THROUGH MID-MARCH

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

At all Northern Onondaga Public Library Branch. Winners for prizes drawn weekly. Earn tickets by completing reading and library-related challenges. Print copies of challenges and entry guidelines available at each library. More information at nopl.org/awrc

SECOND SUNDAYS

Breakfast Buffet

8 a.m. to noon. Every second Sunday starting Nov. 13 through Mother’s Day. Liverpool Elks Lodge, 3730 Cold Springs Road (corner of Route 370 and Hayes Road), Baldwinsville. Includes made-to-order omelets, cereals, waffles, French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, fretta, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, sausage links, juices, milk, and coffee. Adults $12, ages 6-12 $5, ages 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Elks projects and charitable programs. Any current COVID guidelines will apply. For info: 315622-2348.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Craft Kit: Crystal Earrings Salina Library. Pick up a kit any time while supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Craft Kit Give-Away for Adults with Disabilities:

Fidget Bracelet Salina Library. Pick up a kit anytime. For adults 18 and older. Limit one per patron or 10 per group.

Plank Road Quilt Guild Friendship Meeting

9:30 a.m. Cicero United Methodist Church, 84 North Main St. This informal meeting is to promote friendships, learn from each other, and to work on charity quilts. If the North Syracuse Schools are closed that day due to weather, the meeting will be canceled. Kids Oreo Taste Test 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cicero Library. Try a variety of oreo flavors and see if you can correctly identify what flavors they are. Let us know if you have any food allergies. Register at nopl.org/events.

CNY BEST Information Session

12-1 p.m. CNY ATD will hold an informational session regarding the CNY BEST Talent Development Program recognizing excellence in talent development and the awards application process. Complimentary virtual activity. Registration – https://cnyatd.org/cny_ best_information_sessions Contact 315.546.2783, info@cnyatd.org.

Teen Volunteer Meetup

2-4 p.m. North Syracuse Library. It’s time to get started on the 2023 edition of “Imagine!” If you need service hours or just like being creative, then this project is for you! For teens in grades 7-12.

Will it Chocolate?

2:30 p.m. Salina Library. Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join us as we dip snacks in chocolatey goodness. Please register.

Kids Make: Floating Chalk Art

3-4 p.m. Cicero Library. This week, create cool and unique splatter art prints using chalk and water. Register at nopl.org/events.

Evening Book Club

6:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. This month’s book is Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez, a tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Throwback Movie 2 p.m. Skaneateles Library. A fun-loving American bulldog, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the wilderness. Rated G.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Time Travelers Book Club

11 a.m. Salina Library. February’s choice is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Register or join on Zoom.

Family Movie Night 6 p.m. Salina Library. Enjoy a PG-rated movie perfect for the whole family, complete with popcorn.

Friday Film 7 p.m. Skaneateles Library. After Emmitt Till is murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. Rated PG-13.

SATURDAY, FEB 25

Animal Signs: Basics of Tracking

10-11:30 a.m. Baltimore Woods, Marcellus. Tracking uses the skills of observation and deduction to tell the story of life in the woods. We’ll learn how to identify and interpret signs of animals. This program is for adults. Program will involve a hike with moderate hills. Dress for the weather.

Craft Exchange 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Salina Library. Clean out your craft room and drop off unwanted supplies by February 24. Come in on the 25th to pick out newto-you supplies. Donations limited to two boxes or bags per person. All items should be new or gently used. Any supplies left over will be used by the library or donated to local service organizations.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

History of MidLakes Navigation: 50+ Years on the Waters of New York State

1-3 p.m. Camillus Town Hall Courtroom. Hosted by the Camillus Canal Society. Join Dan Wiles, whose family owned MidLakes Navigation for 52 years. Dan has promoted and showcased New York’s historic canal system while captaining the canal tour boat Emita II. This is the 2nd in the 2023 Snippets and Tales speaker’s series for the Camillus Canal Society. Free admission, donations appreciated.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Booktown

4 p.m. Salina Library. A gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read and discuss books about arctic foxes and polar bears. Books will be provided or you can bring your own. Registration and masks required. For adults 18 and older accompanied by a friend or family member.

Knit a Bit

6:30 p.m. Salina Library. Knit, purl, and chat! Work on projects and share tips and ideas. Never knitted? Learn with Janet! Bring your own supplies. For adults 18 and older. Please register.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Page Turners Book Club

6:30 p.m. Salina Library. Join for monthly discussions in person or via Google Meet. February’s choice is Under Lock and Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Hump Day Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Liverpool American Legion Post 188, 295 Cypress St. $7 includes macaroni and cheese, salad, roll, dessert, and coffee or tea. Take out available. Call 315-451-9544 to pre-order.

Town Hall

6:30-8 p.m. Clay Town Hall. Assembly Stirpe will discuss the state budget. Constituent survey available at www.nyassembly.gov/stirpe

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

CNY ATD Orientation

8:30 a.m. Complimentary virtual activity. Registration – https://cnyatd.org/orientation. Contact 315.546.2783, info@cnyatd.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Days for Girls Sewing Event

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Marcellus Free Library. Join to help make menstrual kits for those in need. Email syracuseny@daysforgirls.org for more information.

Moonlight Walk Marcellus Park. Join for a bonfire, hot chocolate, and s’mores.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Historical Snowstorms of CNY

6:30 p.m. Van Buren Town Hall. Jim Farfaglia will share stories from his latest book.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

CNY ATD Coffee Chat

12 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD hosts informational meetups for talent development professionals to socialize and learn from each other. Register at cnyatd. org/coffee_chat. Contact 315-546-2783 or info@ cnyatd.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Blood Clots and the Circulatory System” Program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a continental breakfast and then visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over. Free. Must RSVP at jrcafe@tacny.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Virtual Voyage Open Forum

12-12:45 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD traverses the virtual world with informal conversations. Topic will be ChatGPT. Register at cnyatd.org/virtual_forum.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt

6-7:30 p.m. Liverpool Library. LPL and the Clay Historical Association will host a scavenger hunt! Meet in the library’s community room and then hunt for sign markers in Liverpool and Rt. 31. Vehicle needed.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Maker Faire Syracuse

Calling all artists, crafters, teachers, parents and more - clean out your craft room and drop off unwanted craft supplies at the Salina Library by Friday, Feb. 24. Come in between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, to pick out new-toyou supplies and inspiration for new projects. Donations of craft supplies in clean, usable condition will be accepted with a limit of two boxes or bags per person. What can you donate?

Yarn, craft paint, brushes, fabric, floral, craft papers, stickers, buttons, fabric, knitting needles and crochet hooks, markers and pens, ink, stamps and stamp pads, scrapbook-

7 p.m. Baker High School. Open to the public. Additional information to be posted on bvilleartshalloffame.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

2023-24 Baldwinsville Public Library Budget Public Hearing and Board Meeting

6:45 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. The public hearing of BPL’s 2023-24 budget will begin at 6:45 pm followed by the monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees at 7 pm. All board meetings are open to the public.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

TACNY Sweet Science Series: Cyber Security

5:30-7 p.m. The program is primarily for adults of all levels of technical understanding. For information and registration, visit https://www.tacny.org/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Animal Motion and Robots” Program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a continental breakfast and then visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over. Free. Must RSVP at jrcafe@tacny.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

TACNY Sweet Science Series: Tour of the Onondaga County Dept. of Water Environment Protection Sewage Treatment Plant

5:30-7 p.m. 650 Hiawatha Blvd. West, Syracuse. The program is primarily for adults of all levels of technical understanding. For information and registration, visit https://www.tacny.org/.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Measure ments and Math behind Sewing” Program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a continental breakfast and then visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over. Free. Must RSVP at jrcafe@tacny.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 27 North Syracuse Family Festival

11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Village Center. Featuring kid friendly vendors and inflatables, activities, and music.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting ing supplies, jewelry supplies, beads, sewing notions. If you can create with it and it’s in good, usable condition, it will be welcome at the swap.

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

The library has the right to refuse or recycle any craft items. Any supplies left over from the craft swap will be donated to local service organizations or kept for use at future library programs. For more information, visit salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m The MOST, Syracuse. “Nautical Times and STEM” Program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a continental breakfast and then visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over. Free. Must RSVP at jrcafe@tacny.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, AUG. 9, SEPT. 13, OCT. 11, NOV. 8, DEC. 13

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

ONGOING EVENTS

THURSDAYS Family Storytime

10 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration is required; call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Read, Sing, Play Story Time

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Can’t sit still? No problem! Join us for stories, songs and movement. For ages 18 months to 4 years.

Legacy Writers Group

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Legacy Writers is a writer support group designed for adult writers. They’ll be watching video tutorials for the first half of the group’s meeting. For more information, call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Digital Literacy Program

1-4 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St. Through the Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC) and LiteracyCNY, BPL will be able to provide one-on-one help with in-depth computer, tablet, and smartphone or internet questions. Learn how to create a resume, use Microsoft Excel, upload pictures from a flash drive, apply online for a job, or use a smartphone, just to name a few. Just go to the Information Desk to inquire about computer help. This is a drop-in program so no appointment is needed.

NOPL English Language Conversation Group 4-5 p.m. Zoom. New English learners seeking practice in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are welcome to join this virtual meeting. Topics will focus on shopping, talking to a healthcare provider, ordering food and more. Please register by calling 315-6992032 or visiting nopl.org. An email with a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registrants. Baldwinsville Rod & Gun Club

7 p.m. First Thursday of each month. 1405 Kingdom Road, Baldwinsville. Learn about the workings of the club and help us run the organization. For more information, visit bvillerodandgun.com.

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10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lemoyne College Athletic Center. An opportunity to celebrate all creative types. Email shostap@lemoyne.edu to learn how to participate.

7th Annual CNY Innovation Challenge Register by March 3. CNY students grades 6-12 are invited to put on their thinking caps! From concept to completion, students will work in teams to invent, design, and present their ideas at the Makers Fair. Visit www.macny.org/peb-2023-cny-innovationchallenge/ to register and find more information.

Egg Hunt

10 a.m. Clay Town Hall, 4401 Rt. 31. Meet the bunny, get free bunny ears, hunt for eggs, and enjoy music and photo ops. Free.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Monster Jam Stadium Championship JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Syracuse for an adrenaline-charged weekend.

Tickets will be available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com. Baldwinsville Community Hall of Fame for Performing Arts Inductee Ceremony

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