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Learn to make a Holiday Penny Rug Ornament with rug maker Sandy Rolewicz at the Madison County Historical Society’s Heritage Handicrafts: Penny Rug Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
In the 1800s women would repurpose worn textiles, saving wool scraps to create colorful fabric home décor.
A penny rug is made by layering circles of wool, using a coin as a template to trace the circular shape, hence the term penny rug. The penny rug was not necessarily used as a rug in the home. It was quite often created to be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, wall hanging, or used as a table runner.
Madison County Historical Society’s Heritage Handicrafts: Holiday Penny Rug Ornament Workshop is part of a series of leisure arts workshops designed to engage and involve participants in Fine Arts and Crafts activities common in the 19th century, with a focus on making cultural connections to creative pastimes, which are still relevant today.
The Madison County Historical Society is collaborating with the Historical Society of Early American Decoration (HSEAD) member artists who will be leading a series of workshops at the Madison County Historical Society.
HSEAD is a not-forprofit national organization whose mission is to perpetuate and expand the unique skills and knowledge of Early American Decoration through educational workshops, research, publishing, and exhibitions. To learn more about the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, visit their website at hsead.org.
Sandy Rolewicz is an associate member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration who teaches workshops around the region. She has been sewing since the seventh grade, creating her first penny rug in 1993 from a pattern in the Early American Life Magazine.
She devotes much of her time to braiding rugs and woolen mittens from upcycled wool sweaters. She exhibits her work throughout the region and has been recognized for her artistry, winning several blue ribbons at the NY State Fair in the penny rug class and has been awarded best in the show for two of her penny rugs.
She is a member of the James Dean Chapter of Questers, serving for many years as program chairwoman, past president, secretary, and treasurer. She is also a member of the Westmoreland Historical Society, presently serving as secretary on the board.
Rolewicz opened her own antique shop, Just Like Grandma’s, in Lairdsville in 1991 where she specializes in chair seatingcane, rush, shaker tape, and reed seats. Rolewicz is also politically active in her community, as an election inspector.
The Penny Rug workshop will be held at the Madison County Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m,
The cost for the workshop is $25 for Madison County Historical Society members and $30 for nonmembers. Become a member of the Madison County Historical Society to receive the special workshop rate.
All materials will be provided. This workshop is for adults and children aged 13 years and up with basic knowledge of sewing.
Space is limited to 15 participants and registration is required.
To register for the workshop, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136, history@mchs1900.org, or mchs1900.org.
Prepackaged, singleserve, light refreshments will be offered.
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Holiday Penny rug ornament Workshop, Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Madison County Historical Society from 1 to 3 p.m. Artwork created by Sandy rolewicz, art instructor for the Penny rug Workshop.
Walk the walk with the Abolition Hall of Fame
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum invites all ages to be part of a reenactment by following the footsteps of one hundred four 19th century abolitionists determined to form the New York State Antislavery Society in Peterboro Oct. 22, 1835.
After disembarking from an Erie Canal lumber boat in Canastota, the stalwart defenders of freedom, climbed the hill to Peterboro and, as they “went by the farm houses at the dawn of day, singing and shouting and laughing and praying, (they) startled the house dwellers along the way.” Residents said, “What is the matter; is war declared?” (The) “answer was, Yes, war to the death against slavery.” “Come, put on a clean shirt and come along with us.”
Registered walkers can “put on a clean shirt and come along” at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Canal Town Museum, Canal Street, Canastota.
The long sleeved tee shirt will display the Abolition Road logo designed by Chinedu Okigbo of Arielle Signs in Syracuse. Brief reenactments of the 104 men arriving in Canastota (8:30 a.m.) and walking up The Oxbow (10 a.m.) will accompany the unveiling of interpretive signs that tell the story of the Abolitionists Freedom Walk as walkers make their way to Clockville (2.4 miles) and back to Canastota. At 1 p.m. at the Smithfield Community Center in Peterboro a brief reenactment of Ann and Gerrit Smith’s reception to the abolitionists will be held for the public.
Milton C. Sernett, PhD will have his publication “Come to Peterboro” available at walker registration on Oct. 23.
Sernett’s book includes the accounts of the 104 delegates who came to Peterboro through Canastota and of the 300 delegates who came through Vernon Center to make their way to Peterboro for the inaugural meeting of the New York State Antislavery Society, the proceedings of that meeting, and the names of the delegates to that meeting. Dr. Sernett is professor emeritus of African American Studies and History at Syracuse University, where he taught for three decades. He is the author of twelve books including North Star County, Abolition’s Axe, and Harriet Tubman, a founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF), and serves on the NAHOF Cabinet of Freedom (governing board).
The Abolitionist Freedom Walk is one component of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum Induction Weekend (Oct. 21 to 23) at which time Robert Everett, Calvin Fairbank, and Stephen Myers will be inducted to the hall of fame. The abolition walk is supported by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor through the Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grant Program.
For more information and registration: AbolitionRoad.or; National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum PO 55 5255 Pleasant Valley Rd., Peterboro; NAHOFm1835@gmail. com, nationalabolitionhalloffameandmuseum.org or call 315-684-3262.
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Milton C. Sernett, PhD will have his publication “Come to Peterboro” available during the Abolition Walk.
Caz College receives $1.8 million gift
Cazenovia College recently received one of the largest individual gifts in its history, a $1.8 million-dollar property at 9 Sullivan St., which includes one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Previously, the college was renting the complex for student housing. The building will be named “The 1850” and dedicated on Friday, Sept. 23 at 4:15 p.m.
Philanthropists Patricia Rickett Christakos ‘77 and Sparky Christakos donated the residence to honor their parents Peg Rickett, and Harriet and Nicholas Christakos. Peg Rickett served at Cazenovia College from 1971 through 1990 as the director of residences and assistant dean of students. Harriet and Nicholas Christakos have supported the College for decades, with Nicholas as a trustee emeritus, and board chair from 1975 to 1976.
“In addition to honoring our parents, we recognize Cazenovia College’s importance to the heart of the village and want to support this critical anchor in our community,” Patricia Christakos said. “The history of the site is quite remarkable as well, when in 1850, rallying abolitionists marched to end slavery. We believe the name ‘The 1850’ is a great way to recall the significance.”
The property is the historic site of the Cazenovia Fugitive Slave Law Convention of 1850.
In August of 1850, Frederick Douglass joined Gerrit Smith and 2,000 other abolitionists to protest the Fugitive Slave Law, a pending act of Congress designed to prosecute freed slaves in the North as well as those that aided them.
Despite the abolitionists’ efforts, the act became law, although it was repealed at the end of the American Civil War.
The convention brought so many people to the village that the only place that could hold them was Grace Wilson’s apple orchard on Sullivan Street, now the site of apartments.
A formerly enslaved man, Frederick Douglass was a prominent activist, author and public speaker.
Born in Utica, Gerrit Smith was an American reformer who provided financial backing for antislavery crusades. Smith and Douglass were drawn together by their shared commitment to ending slavery and guaranteeing equal rights for all.
They are considered two of the most influential and powerful abolitionists and were among the first five people inducted into the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro.
“We are grateful to the Christakos family for their service and support to Cazenovia College,” stated David Bergh, president of Cazenovia College. “Not only does this property become a valuable asset for the College, but we also welcome the opportunity through “The 1850” naming to take on the responsibility of stewarding this place and its history, drawing attention to the important events that occurred here to combat the evil of slavery and embracing those efforts as inspiration to work toward advancing equity in our own time on our campus and in this community.”
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The property at 9 Sullivan St., also known as The 1850, was recently gifted to Cazenovia College.
Caz College hosts BioBlitz
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Cazenovia College will host its BioBlitz Sept. 24.
Cazenovia College students invite youth and adults alike to learn about local fish, amphibians, plants, and invertebrates during their annual “BioBlitz” event at Lakeland Park in Cazenovia from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, rain or shine, unless thunder and lightning. The event is free and open to the public.
Cazenovia College students in the environmental biology and inclusive early childhood and elementary education programs will have more than 10 stations organized lakeside under the pavilion and elsewhere in the park where participants will learn about organisms commonly found in lakes, wetlands, and forests of the Finger Lakes Region in Central New York. If you want to try netting fish or sampling plants with a rake toss, wear shoes and clothing that can get wet. Fish can be observed in a temporary “mini-pond,” and there will be a learn–to-paddle station for kayaking or standup paddleboards courtesy of Morse Kayak Rentals. Caz College students will help young biologists keep track of their “BioBlitz Passport” and guide them around the stations, but all youth must still be accompanied by an adult. Questions may be directed to Professor Thad Yorks at 315655-7148 or teyorks@cazenovia.edu. For photos and videos from previous BioBlitz events to go cazenovia.edu/newsevents/annual-events/bioblitz.
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THROUGH SEPTEMBER Halloween Costume Collection
Cazenovia Public Library. Help create a community costume exchange this October by donating your gently used children’s costumes in September. The exchange will be open to everyone on October 8, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room.
TUESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER New Parents and Caregivers Support Group
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library. Join other new parents and caregivers, along with local professionals, to lift each other up and learn how to best support yourself and your child. Register at our website!
WEEKENDS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Autumn Leaves Arts Festival
Cazenovia. CazArts presents four weekends of 20 arts events, including a one year celebration of the arts center at the Carpenter’s Barn, Jazz N Caz, and the Caz Art Trail.
THROUGH SEPT. 30 “Ten Years in Cazenovia” Exhibit
Opening reception on September 1, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Cazenovia Public Library and Museum. Enjoy the work of Rich Marchant.
THROUGH OCT.12 Adult Mosaic Class
Wednesdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn, Cazenovia. Upcycle an object that needs new life with the art of mosaic. Cost is $150 plus a $30 materials fee. Scholarships are available for Madison County residents 65 years and older. Email lizluriecb@gmail.com for more information. Register at www.cazarts.com.
THROUGH OCT. 26 Adult Drawing Class
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn, Cazenovia. Improve your drawing knowledge and expand your skills. Cost is $150. Bring your own materials. A list will be provided by the instructor. Scholarships are available for Madison County residents 65 years and older. Email lizluriecb@gmail.com for more information. Register at www.cazarts.com.
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 21 Family Storytime
10:30 p.m. Creekside Park, Cazenovia Public Library. Pack a blanket and join us for storytime. Rain location will be the Story Garden.
Manlius Informed: Lisa Piering
1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Lisa Piering of OCRA will present Simple Steps for Saving Resources: What to Recycle in Onondaga County. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.
Kathryn Fish Lecture Series: Dr. Christina Michaelson, Professor of Psychology
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Jim Marshall Farms Foundation, 1978 Boston rd., Chittenango. Dr. Michaelson will present “Think Positive.” Donate $20 to receive a book. The public is welcome to walk the track and visit the farm.
Pompey and Fabius Historical Societies Meeting
7 p.m. Pompey Center. Craig Regan will do a program on furniture making with hand tools. Free and open to
Dewitt and Jamesville Library Music Series: Eileen, Shirley, and Tom
7 p.m. Dewitt and Jamesville Library. Listen as the trio plays pleasant sounds of the Appalatian Dulcimer.
Friday Movie Matinee: Elvis
2 p.m.-4 p.m. East Syracuse Free Library. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Family Movie Night
6:00 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Betsy Kennedy Community Room. Bring your family and make a mini Halloween pinata while watching a Disney cult classic about three witches.
SEPT. 23-25 Wheel Days
Madison County Fairgrounds. Enjoy three days of tractor pulls, demolition derby, car show, flea market, crafters, food, and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-10, and free for children under 3 years old.
SATURDAY SEPT. 24 Rummage Sale
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Vollmer’s Greenhouse, Collamer. Sponsored by the Collamer Church. This gigantic sale will offer a wide variety of great bargains from nearly new to antique. There will also be a food counter and bakesale so shoppers can snack while they look for treasures.
Tree Care Workshop
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dewitt/Jamesville Community Library. Find out how to care for trees as they age and work sideby-side with knowledgeable Tree Stewards to remove stakes/wires/ties; prune to remove deadwood, sprouts, and shape/train new growth; do maintenance on the mulch rings; and plant a new tree. Call 315-446-3578 for more information and to register.
Steeple Coffee House
7 p.m. United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genessee st. National recording artists Amy Gallitan & Stillwaters will perform. Admission is $20.00 which includes coffee or tea and dessert. UCF is accessible. After expenses, funds are donated to the F-M Food Pantry and other UCF outreach endeavors.
SUNDAY SEPT. 25 Ride for Clear Path
10 a.m. Chittenango. This annual ride draws more than 400 motorcyclists to Salt Springs Road for a scenic hourlong trip through parts of Madison and Onondaga counties and includes a BBQ lunch, music, and raffles.
Holiday Penny Rug Ornament Workshop
1 p.m.-3 p.m. Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main st. Oneida. Learn how to make an ornament with rug maker Sandy Relewicz. Call 315-363-4136 to reserve your spot.
TUESDAY SEPT. 27 Baby Storytime
10:30 a.m. Cazenovia Public Library. Bring your baby for a lapsit storytime. Features interactive movement and singing. This program is for children 3 and under only.
Manlius Informed: Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner
1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation will present Bringing Manlius’ Most Famous Citizen into the World. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.
Family Storytime
10:30 p.m. Creekside Park, Cazenovia Public Library. Pack a blanket and join us for storytime. Rain location will be the Story Garden. SEPT. 29-30
Fall Rummage and Bake Sale
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 4264 Jordan rd., Mottville. Fill-a-bag for $3 on Oct. 1, 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. Call Sandy at 315-6855530 for more information.
SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 Community Tag Sale
1 Arkie Albanese ave., Manlius. 9/30: $5 preview sale, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. 10/1: Free admission, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Find great items while supporting the senior center.
Manhattan SHORT Film Fest
Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Betsy Kennedy Community Room. Film lovers unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers. To learn more, visit www.manhattanshort.com
SATURDAY OCT. 1 Takeout Steak Dinner
4 p.m.-6 p.m. Minoa United Methodist Church, 246-248 East ave. All adult meals are $17 and include a 10-12 oz grilled strip steak cooked to order, salad, baked potato, roll and pie. Children five and under can receive a free hotdog and potato chips. All meals are takeout only.
SUNDAY OCT. 2 Rippleton Schoolhouse Community Day
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Lorenzo State Historic Site, 17 Rippleton rd., Cazenovia. Welcoming “kids of all ages” to enjoy period games, music, cider and donuts, horsedrawn wagon rides with Lamplit Farm, pumpkin decorating, and demonstrations. OCT. 1-31
Mirror Mirror: Textile-based Home Goods and Decor by Sally Packard
Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany st., Cazenovia. Artist reception to be held Sat. Oct. 1 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. OCT. 1-20
Adult Painting Class
Thursdays. The Carpenter’s Barn, Cazenovia. Explore color, light, and texture and learn how to paint with acrylics. Cost is $185. Bring your own materials. A materials list will be provided by the instructure. Scholarships are available for Madison County residents 65 years and older. Email lizluriecb@gmail.com for more information. Register at www.cazarts.com. TUESDAY OCT. 4
Manlius Informed: Susan Spina
1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Susan Spina of Nascentia Health will present Preparing for your Best Life through Self-care. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually. SATURDAY OCT. 8
Gelatin Plate Printing: Making Notecards and Prints
1 p.m.-4 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn, Cazenovia. Get ready for the holidays by making your own cards! You will use gelatin plate printing to make botanical prints on notecards. Cost is $40 plus a $15 materials fee. This class is for adults and those ages 12 and older. Scholarships are available for Madison County residents 65 years and older. Email lizluriecb@ gmail.com for more information. Register at www. cazarts.com.
Steeple Coffee House
7 p.m. United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee st. JT Hall Jazzz Consort will perform. Admission is $15.00 which includes coffee or tea and dessert. UCF is accessible. After expenses, funds are donated to the F-M Food Pantry and other UCF outreach endeavors.
TUESDAY OCT. 11 Manlius Informed: Robert Schutt
1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Robert Schutt of the Syracuse Astronomical Society will present Amateur Astronomy: From the Backyard to the James Webb Space Telescope. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.
OCT. 13-23 Parade of Homes
11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Parade will showcase seven luxury homes in Old Town Estates in the Town of Onondaga. All houses are fully decorated and landscaped. Preorder ticket for $12 at www.hbrcny.com. Tickets will cost $15 at the gate.
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