APRIL 2018
A mother’s perspective:
Change is needed, and our children will lead us
Talking to kids post-tragedy
Peas, please
Recipes to celebrate spring
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Safety measures for teen drivers
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ven though a license to drive indicates a teen has passed the written and road tests necessary to drive without adults present, newly-minted drivers may still not be ready to drive without supervision. In fact, statistics indicate that teenagers may benefit from a little extra instruction and guidance before they’re given the keys to the family car. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among American teens. The highest per-driver and per-distance fatality rates are found among drivers between the ages of 16 and 19. According to Geico, one in five 16-year-old drivers has an accident in their first year of driving. Teenagers who want to drive and stay safe
on the road can employ these safety tips: 3 Keep an open attitude. Consider increasing road time under the instruction of an adult and learn from their guidance. Ask for help if there is a driving skill you haven’t mastered, such as merging onto a busy highway or parallel parking. 3 Limit other teen passengers. The CDC says the presence of teen passengers increases unsupervised teen drivers’ crash risk. Until you are secure behind the wheel, avoid the temptation to give a bunch of friends a ride. 3 Stick to daylight driving. Geico says the risk of a fatal crash is three times greater at night for every mile driven. Reduced visibility and reaction time can contribute to crashes. Make sure you are completely comfortable behind the wheel before setting
out at night. 3 Practice in all conditions. Safe driving involves making smart decisions even when driving conditions are poor. With an adult in the passenger seat, practice driving in inclement weather, only venturing out in such conditions on your own when you feel ready to do so. 3 Turn your phone off. Smartphones put all motorists at risk of accident. In the time it takes drivers to look at incoming texts, they may have driven several hundred feet without their eyes on the road. 3 Slow down. Speed is a common factor in automotive crashes involving teens. Follow posted speed limits at all times. 3 Drive unimpaired. Do not take drugs or consume alcohol or other substances that impair your ability to drive.
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t. Joseph’s Health Hospital has introduced HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleepers to its mother- and babycentered features in the Women and Children’s Unit, allowing mothers and babies to be closer and safer than ever before. St. Joseph’s is the first hospital in New York state to incorporate these bassinets into their birth unit which sees approximately 2,000 deliveries per year. A grant from the Flora Bernice Smith Foundation assisted the hospital in purchasing five sleepers. “As the only designated Baby-Friendly Hospital in Central New York, St. Joseph’s supports personal birth choices and provides an environment where bonding with baby is facilitated,” said Gael Gilbert, director for the Women and Children’s Service Line at St. Joseph’s Health. “The HALO Bassinests make it possible for new moms to safely sleep with their newborns in a way that promotes bonding and skin-to-skin contact while encouraging safe sleep habits for families before newborns go home.” What makes the HALO Bassinest unique is the product’s attention to safety for mother and baby. The sleeper’s 360degree swivel feature is ideal for those recovering from complicated births, C-section or disability and also minimizes fall risks by limiting mom’s need to move around the room. Additionally, the clear construction and retractable sidewall makes seeing and access to baby easy, empowering mother and baby to connect and encouraging nursing. A complete list of HALO Bassinest safety features and continued on page 13
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meals in minutes
Peas, please
Celebrate spring with these fresh recipes
Slow cooker split pea soup A great way to use leftover Easter ham
Ingredients
6 cups chicken broth 16 ounces dried split peas, rinsed and sorted 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cups slices carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 ham bone or 2 pound ham shank
Directions
Mix all ingredients in slow cooker. Add ham. Cover and cook on low for eight hours or on high for six hours or until peas are tender. Take out ham and remove meat
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from bones and add it to soup.
Cold curry pea salad Ingredients
1 pound frozen peas, unthawed 6 ounces chopped smoked almonds 1/2 cup chopped green onions 8 counces chopped water chestnuts 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp yellow curry powder Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix mayonnaise and curry together. In a separate bowl combine the peas, green onions almonds and water chestnuts. Combine the two mixtures then add salt and pepper.
Pea puree ‘hummus’ Ingredients
1 cup peas (thawed, if frozen) 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest 1 garlic clove, sliced dash of cumin 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Steam the peas for about one minute. Reserve a few peas and combine the rest of the peas with the tahini, lemon juice and zest, garlic, cumin and mint to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining peas at the end for texture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pita chips or crackers.
Arakas Kokinistos (Greek peas) Ingredients
3 cups green peas 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped onions TIP: 1/3 cup chopped dill with Serve 1 1/2 tsps salt bre 1 tsp ground pepper fet a ch ad & eese 1 1/2 tbsps oregano ! 4 cups water 1/3 cup tomato paste
Directions
Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until almost translucent. Add salt, pepper, oregano and dill. Cook on low for four minutes. Add peas, and cook another four minutes. Dissolve tomato paste in two cups of warm water and add to pan along with remaining 2 cups of water. Cook on high and bring to a boil for three minutes, then reduce to low, cover and cook for 40 minutes.
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healthy family
meals in minutes
3 Safety measures for teen drivers.
New moms and babies are sleeping safer at St. Joe’s.
9 Talking to kids post-tragedy
4 Peas, please: Celebrate spring with these fresh recipes.
from the editor 6 When a familiar road becomes the road less traveled.
learning curve 7 Don’t dissuade your kids from studying liberal arts.
Pay it forward
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Four-wheel excitement that is fun for the entire family, Syracuse Monster Jam show comes to the Carrier Dome on April 7. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $16. Pit Party passes are $10. A limited number of Pit Party Early Access Passes are available for $30. Tickets can be purchased online at monsterjam.com, at the Carrier Dome Box Office, at all Ticketmaster retail outlets, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Family-friendly events and programs in and around CNY.
family fyi 12 Change is needed, and our children will lead us.
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fromtheeditor When a familiar road becomes the road less traveled As I’m writing this, I’m facing down a deadline: my daughter’s 16th birthday and subsequent debut on the road as a driver. In just a few short weeks, she will be allowed to take the wheel and make decisions that affect not only her safety but that of those around her. Scary stuff. It’s not that I don’t think she’s smart or aware of Jennifer Wing the dangers involved with driving, it’s the feeling Editor of knowing that there will come a time when she is confronted with an unexpected situation, and I won’t be around to guide or help her. I can come up with a plethora of circumstances that worry me - whether it be a deer jumping in front of the car, an inattentive driver missing a stop sign or (God forbid) the ringing or buzzing of her phone distracting her from the important task at hand. (See related article on page 3.) She has good common sense, but I remember all too well when I myself was that newbie driver, faced with mastering the open road but armed with only the knowledge gained from the permit test booklet and a few subsequent hours behind the wheel. It was a time of freedom, of growing independence, but also a time of responsibility. I like to think that I handled that responsibility with grace and a clear mind, but the fact is, I was a teenager, just finding my way in many arenas, one of which just happened to be behind the wheel. Way back in those days, driver’s education was offered, at no cost, at my high school. Now, driver’s ed comes with a price tag, but is no less necessary than before. When I took driver’s ed, our car full of students would fasten their seatbelts a little tighter when it was my turn to drive. I don’t recall the name of my instructor, but I do know that he was somehow able to keep it together as I put the car in drive and set off down Erie Boulevard, or Genesee Street, or even just the road leaving the high school parking lot. He had his own brake pedal on the passenger’s side, and seemed to have to use it with quite a bit of frequency when it was my turn to drive and learn. As the weeks went by, however, I found him to be using that pedal less and less and noticed my fellow students were no longer rolling their eyes or bracing for impact when it was my turn. Now driving is routine for me, especially on the roads I know so well. It’s something I’ve done for so long and so often that I tend to forget that I, too, was that inexperienced driver, excited but scared and finding my way on roads that I had only traveled before as a passenger. I will try to keep that young driver in mind when I’m helping my daughter and, later, my son, find their own way down that familiar, yet unfamiliar road to adulthood.
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Don’t dissuade your kids from studying liberal arts
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pproximately 3.6 million seniors will graduate from high school in the spring, and it is estimated that more than 65 percent of them will enroll in colleges and universities. Their parents are rightly concerned about their futures, but too many of them push their kids to pick the so-called “practical” majors in science, technology, engineering and math. “They think degrees in STEM subjects will ensure a prosperous future. It’s only natural. But, they may be making a big mistake by trying to dissuade children who want liberal arts degrees,” said David Bruce Smith, author, publisher and education advocate. Smith said he believes that the study of such subjects as history, literature and philosophy can be the infrastructure of a successful career. And others agree. According to Philipp Frank, who authored “Einstein: His Life and Times,” Einstein said: “It is not so very important for a person to learn facts. For that he does not really need a college. He can learn them from books. The value of an education in a liberal arts college is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think something that cannot be learned from textbooks.” Despite a decline in the number of students who choose to study the liberal arts, there is a growing demand among employers for those who graduate with degrees in the humanities. Employers are just beginning to realize that prospective employees with this credential understand the human condition better—and the things that motivate us,” said Smith. “The study of math and the sciences certainly makes one an effective practitioner in the workplace. But, a successful liberal arts education produces decision makers who are able to draw on a diversity of viewpoints and opinions. In the workaday world of business and commerce that is an exceptionally valuable asset,” said Smith, who is co-founder of the Grateful American Book Prize. He and the late Dr. Bruce Cole, former chairman of the National Endowment
for the Humanities, founded the prize in 2015 to encourage young learners to acquire a love of reading and history. They saw that a 21st century obsession with technology was creating a deficit of interest in the humanities among students, and a noteworthy lack of knowledge about their nation. “So, we created the Grateful American Book Prize as a way of encouraging authors and their publishers to produce
more historically accurate works of fiction and nonfiction that would capture the imaginations of America’s younger generations,” said Smith. “Our hope is to instill a wish to learn more about the events and personalities of our country’s past. The aim is to help them grow into practical thinkers and good citizens--qualities that can make them productive, responsible, and successful leaders in whatever careers they choose in life.”
pay it forward
Days for Girls event planned Participate in a Days for Girls sewing/assembly event to help girls in Ghana — and around the world — stay in school. No sewing skills required; training is provided. Quality sustainable feminine hygiene kits for girls living in poverty in Ghana and over 100 other countries, including the U.S., will be made. Donations of fabric and supplies are welcome. Those who have a sewing machine are asked to bring it.The event will be held 10 a.m. - 3p.m. on April 7 at Grace Episcopal Church, 819 Madison St., Syracuse. For event information contact Susan Keeter, 315-4390743, keeters@upstate. edu For information about Days for Girls visit daysforgirls.org. Submitted photo
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calendar Sunday, April 1 Super-natural Egg-stravaganza 1–3 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. Children up to 10 years old will discover the challenge of searching for hidden eggs that are colored like those of wild birds. After the fun of the egg hunt, stay awhile to explore the amazing science of eggs. This program fills up fast! Cost: $4 per child plus nature center admission.
Easter Brunch 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; reservations required - 315-435-8511. Enjoy a brunch buffet and a dessert table laden with pastries and a chocolate fountain. Pint-sized guests will have their very own buffet featuring items created just for them. A cash bar will be available with a build-your-own Bloody Mary station, mimosas and Irish coffee.
Round out your day with a meet-andgreet from an animal ambassador and a visit to the zoo. Cost: $29.95 adults; $14.95 children ages 4-12; ticket includes zoo admission.
Nature Fools! 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Find out how plants and animals can “fool” you! Learn how certain insects and other animals pretend to be something else to protect themselves through mimicry, camouflage, behavior and coloration. Also see how plants protect themselves from being eaten by hungry herbivores. Free with Nature Center admission.
Easter Buffet Seatings at noon and 3 p.m., Skyline Lodge, Highland Forest, Fabius; reservations required - 315-677-3303. Celebrate Easter and spring and enjoy the incredible view of Southern Onondaga County.Adults $22.95; children 5-11 $12.95; under 5 free. Price subject to change.
Saturday, April 7 Pulling Out the Taps 5 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance ticket purchase recommended - 315-638-2519. Help the Nature Center celebrate another successful sugaring season! The evening begins with a hike to the sugar bush to watch the last of the season’s sap being boiled down to syrup. Then it’s back to the Visitor Center for some maple themed food, including Critz Farms Brewing and Cider Co. of Cazenovia, own Maple Porter. Live acoustic music by R&B singer Colin Aberdeen will complete the night! Tickets are $40.
Free Family Day Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St.; 315-474-6064; everson.org. Featuring the following free programs: Art Making: noon-3 p.m. Join in art making activities inspired by current exhibitions. Express yourself to make a colorful cut paper self-portrait. Dig
in to clay to pinch your own clay cup, then add texture and pattern using stamps and color using beads, seashells and more. Community Mural and Storytelling: noon–3 p.m. Join artist Vanessa Johnson in helping to create a collaborative community mural. The colorful mural will be made up of 3 quilted panels that reflect themes found in current exhibitions and pay homage to the variety of ethnic and racial groups in the Syracuse Community. The panels will be joined together by a web, created by participants that speak to the stories that join the community together. Use fabric, yarn, found objects, text and more. Johnson is a Griot, a storyteller in the West African Tradition. She is a quilter, mixed media fiber artist, community educator, museum consultant, activist, writer, playwright, actor and vocalist. West African Dance and Drum Performance: 1:30 p.m., Hosmer Auditorium. Enjoy a highly dynamic,
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Talking to kids post-tragedy
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by Jennie Mazza Jones
he wake of tragic events can leave children terrified and adults feeling helpless. School is supposed to be a safe place, yet people are being killed and threats are being made. Some kids are afraid to go to school. Some parents are afraid to let them. It seems impossible to know what to do or say. The following are some tips to help guide adults while communicating with children about these scary events: 3 It’s important for parents to remember that they are the expert on their child. This knowledge can be used to inform how they address them. 3 Take age and development into consideration. Sometimes it’s hard to know just how much information to give a child. A general rule of thumb: Follow the child’s lead in the conversation. Don’t answer
what isn’t asked. 3 It’s ok to show emotions. Managing emotions in a healthy way role models this for children. However, if these emotions are too strong or uncontrolled it can make the situation scarier for the child. It’s important for adults to get support from a trusted friend or professional if they are feeling excessively overwhelmed. 3 Limit what young children see on the news and other forms of media. Be aware of what is playing in the background at home or in the car. However, it’s almost impossible to avoid exposure altogether since kids have access to information from various sources. By being one of those sources, parents can have more control over what their children are hearing. 3 Listen. Validate. This IS scary and it’s ok to say so. Kids need to know they can come to their parents or other trusted adults
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s all parents do from time to time, when The Boy was a baby I would imagine what he’d be like when he was
school. On Feb. 15, 2018, I again thought of the parents who wouldn’t be sending a child to school ever again and cried some more. older. I’d try to guess where his interests Eighteen schol shootings this year as of March would lie, what it would be like when he was 1. Something needs to change, and change in school and the conversations we would have is coming in the form of our children who are about his day. taking the lead. I imagined we would talk about his friends, This time, the students aren’t waiting for adults what he learned, the teachers he wasn’t overly to tell their stories and ask for change. fond of and the teachers that got him excited Karen Bergamo-Moore They’re using their passion, their mastery of about a subject. A mother’s social media and the lessons they learned from Never did I imagine the conversation would perspective teachers and parents to ask for – no, to demand one day include, “Do you guys do active shooter – change. drills at school or just shelter in place? What do they tell As adults, as parents, if we’re smart we’ll not only listen, you to do to stay safe if there’s a gunman in the school?” but we’ll join them. Or that my husband and I would have to explain a I don’t pretend to have any of the answers, but if shooter’s line of sight or what gunshots sound like inside a we don’t do something soon we’ll be stuck offering building as opposed to what you hear on TV. meaningless thoughts and prayers again and again. When I sent him to kindergarten I hoped he would have And I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of a good day, make good friends and learn cool things. crying in my car on the way to work. Today when I watch him get on the bus I think, “Please let him come home at the end of the day.” Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her After Sandy Hook, I walked him into school like I had every other day, but that day I couldn’t stop thinking of the husband and son. She works in the communications office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry parents who wouldn’t be doing that any more. and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter As I walked out of the school I burst into tears when at @kmoore623. I spotted the police officer assigned to his elementary
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calendar energetic and multifaceted performance that includes West African dancing, drumming, and songs presented by Wacheva Cultural Arts. Ceramics Handbuilding Demonstration: 12:30–1:30 p.m., Education Center. Watch art come to life through a handbuilding demonstration by artist Cheryl Hutchinson.
Saturdays, April 7,14 Wood Duck Wander 7:30 a.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. A quiet guided walk in the early morning to afford an opportunity to see one of nature’s finest offerings. Free with nature center admission.
April 7, 14, 21 Youth Art Classes 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson.org. Explore your creativity by experiencing different materials and themes each session. Combine different techniques and materials including yarn, found objects and much more, to build sculptures inspired by artwork in the galleries. Classes are taught by dedicated artists and educators. Space is limited, all materials and equipment provided. To pre-register,contact Caitlin Albright, Education Assistant, at 315- 474-6064 ext. 307 or email calbright@ everson. org. Cost: members $65 per session, non-members $85 per session; Sign up for two sessions: members $105, nonmembers $135.
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Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; 315-689-9367. A great opportunity to try and catch “the big one.” Families and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of fishing at Carpenter’s Brook. Volunteers will be onsite to assist beginners and bait, rods and reels are provided. Cost is $5 per person; Advance registration required.
Sat-Sunday, April 7-8 Syracuse Crunch Hockey 7 p.m. Saturday vs. Utica Comets, 5 p.m. Sunday vs. Binghamton Devils, War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315-473-4444.
Sunday, April 8 Vision of Sound 4 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; societyfornewmusic.org. Live new music with dance by six Upstate New York composers and choreographers, performed by the Society All-Stars and Upstate NY’s finest dancers with electronics and video - a feast of sight and sound. Cost: $15, $12 seniors/ students, $30 family.
April 11, May 2,16 Let’s Pretend 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, will learn about animals that live at Beaver Lake by acting out how they behave. Each program includes a craft and outdoor activity. April 11 - I’m a Chipmunk; May 2 - I’m a Robin; May 16 - I’m a Turtle. Cost: $5 per child per session plus Nature Center admission.
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. Learn to build structures that help Nature! Join a Naturalist and construct things that will benefit wildlife. April 7 - Build a Bat House; April 28 - Build a Bird Feeder; May 12 - Build a Mini Flower Garden, Cost: $7 per child.
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Chiefs Opening Day 2:05 p.m., NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syacuse; milb.com, 315-474-7833. Come out and cheer on the Syracuse Chiefs as they take on the Norfolk Tides in the 2018 Home Opener. 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Perfect for pre-school aged children (3-5 years old), accompanied by an adult. A naturalist will first read two stories
to the children and then lead the group out on a hike themed to match the stories.Free with nature center admission.
Friday, April 13 Tap into the MOST 6 to 9 p.m., VIP - 5:30 to 9 p.m., Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org. Central New York’s premier beer and wine tasting event benefits the museum’s education programs and ongoing preservation efforts. Also offered will be mouth-watering tastes from top Syracuse restaurants. Tickets: $60 or$90 for VIP.
Saturday, April 14 Symphoria Kids: Meet The Orchestra 10:30 a.m., Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra and musicians who play them, with this performance that explores the sights and sounds of the orchestra. Symphoria’s Instrument Discovery Zone opens at 10 a.m., prior to all kids’ series performances. Admission: $10 to $15 per person; under 18 get in free.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans 7 p.m., War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315-473-4444. Come see some hockey action in downtown Syracuse.
World of Puppets: The Talking Stone Native American Tales 11-11:30 a.m., Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse; openhandtheater.org. Deep in the woods lives an old stone who will tell you many stories, if you are brave enough to find it. Admission is $5.
CNY Wool and Fiber Frolic 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Join the Golden Fleece Spinners in celebrating local “farm to customer” products including custom yarns, spinning fibers, knitting supplies, books, accessories and finished goods. Weave on our Story Loom and learn to spin. Free
with nature center admission.
Good Samaritan Run/Walk 10 a.m., Long Branch Park, Liverpool. Fifth annual event features a certified course on the West Shore Trail and a regular 5K on the East Shore trail. Cost is $25 for the 5K (Children 12 and under are free for the 5K) and $30 for the 10K per participant. Event includes a Kids’ Sprint ($10 per child) for ages 5-12 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Awards ceremony, concession stands, familyoriented activities, live music and vendors are included with the event. All proceeds benefit Christian Health Service of Syracuse, a local medical mission. Registration information can be obtained at goodsamaritanrun.org.
Wednesday, April 18 Spring Peeper Prowl 6:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. During this evening walk, listen for one of the first signs of spring - the highpitched whistling chorus of the spring peeper. Try to locate one of these tiny tree frogs and hear a discussion on their natural history. Cost: $2 per person (includes nature center admission.)
April 19,26, May 3,10 Fly Fishing School 5-9 p.m., Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; iroquoistu.org. Hosted by the Iroquois Chapter of Trout Unlimited, in this school you will learn the basics: rod and reel setup, casting, knot tying, basic insect identification and reading streams. Cost is $50 before March 19, $65.00. For more information contact Marty Ivery at 315-374-5776.
Saturday, April 21 Under the Sea Day 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; 315-435-8511. The zoo’s new Octo-Maze children’s bounce house opens for the season - just in time for spring break! Celebrate with ocean-themed games, crafts and a fun photo booth too! Free for members and with zoo admission.
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9:30–11 a.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org. Zhen Ma, PhD, assistant professor, Samuel and Carol Research Scholar, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Syracuse University, will speak at the April TACNY Junior Café Scientifique. A light breakfast is provided, and participants must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free, but TACNY asks that you RSVP to jrcafe@ tacny. org. After the event, participants are welcome to explore the museum for free.
9 a.m.-noon, Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson. org. Looking for fun and creative activities for your children (ages 5-12) during spring break? Sign up for one day or the entire week! Each day will hold a different themed activity to engage young artists including art making, gallery exploration, storytelling, games, and more! April 23 – Creative Collage: explore color, pattern and mixed media through collage; April 24 – Playful Patterns: Explore patterns through paint, recycled materials, texture and more; April 25 – Let’s Go!: Create a collagraph print using cut cardboard shapes; April 26 – Inspiration Outdoors: Explore the inside and outside of the Museum to create your very own work of art; April 27 Architecture Adventure: Explore the Museum and create art inspired by the architecture of the building through collage. Cost per day: $25 or $12 for members .
Sunday, April 22 Earth Day Celebration Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Join the Beaver Lake staff in celebrating the 48th anniversary of Earth Day! Learn how to use recycled materials for cool things. 8a.m. - Bird Walk; 10 a.m.-noon - Build a Pollinator Box; 2 p.m. - Nature Discovery. Free with nature venter admission.
Mon-Fri, April 23-27 Earth Week/Spring Adventures week Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Get out and explore Beaver Lake during the annual worldwide celebration of our planet. All activities are free with admission, except the Birds of Prey program. Daily Activities: 10 a.m. - Featured Creature Talk; 10:30 a.m. - Exploring with a Naturalist; 1 p.m. - Featured Creature Talk (except Friday); 1:30 p.m. - Exploring with a Naturalist (except Friday.) Wednesday, April 25: Skull Detectives – 1 p.m. Join Sophie Trowbridge of the US Fish & Wildlife Service to learn about animal’s lives from skull clues. Free with admission. Friday, April 27: Live Birds of Prey Program – 1 p.m. - $5 per person - advance registration required - 315638-2519. Join wildlife rehabilitator and naturalist Cindy Page as she shows off several species of raptors, including a screech owl and turkey vulture! See them up close and learn all about their lives. Programs are free with Nature Center admission, except for Birds of Prey program.
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Spring Break Camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. Perfect for first- through fourthgraders, with activities including nature hikes, games and crafts. Pre and post care available. Cost: $35 per child, per day.
Wednesday, April 25 Spring Break Swimsuit 1–5 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson.org. For ages 13-15. Make your own onepiece swimsuit during spring break in this afternoon workshop led by Laurel Morten. You will customize the fit of the pattern, choose from a colorful selection of fabrics and learn some basic sewing techniques. All materials and sewing machine provided. Space is limited. To pre-register for any teen studio, contact Caitlin Albright, calbright@everson.org or 315-4746064 ext. 314. Cost: $125 or $100 for members.
Animal Egg-stravaganza 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Watch the zoo’s animals as they enjoy their very own “eggstravaganza.” A variety of animals will receive egg and egg-shaped
enrichment items throughout the day. Free with Zoo admission.
Skull Detectives 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Join Sophie Trowbridge of the US Fish & Wildlife Service to learn about animal’s lives from skull clues. Free with Nature Center admission.
April 25,-May 13 “The Magic Play”
Be the Nanoscientist noon–4 p.m. Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; 315-425-9068, most.org. A new Museum program, “Be the Scientist” enables kids to learn, engage and explore the activities of a different type of “scientist” on the last Saturday of each month. They receive an Explorer Card to track their progress through the program’s three steps: Learn, Engage, Explore.
Party for the Planet
Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse. Showtimes vary; visit syracusestage.org. Acclaimed magician, illusion designer and actor Brett Schneider stars in a mind-blowing spectacle that combines the allure of a live magic show with engaging drama. A successful young magician, reeling from a recent romantic breakup, struggles to keep his off-stage reality from undermining his on stage illusions. Magic tricks highlight this one-of-kind and uplifting theatrical experience. Ticket prices vary.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Come to the zoo’s annual Earth Day celebration and learn about the zoo’s efforts to sustain biodiversity and promote conservation. There will be activities and demonstrations to show how you and your family can make a difference, too. Chat with zoo staff at keeper talks featuring some of the zoo’s endangered species and visit “green” activity stations throughout the zoo.Free for members and with zoo admission.
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Spring Constellations and Planets 7:30–9 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; advance registration required - 315-638-2519. This outdoor lecture by CNY Observers will describe the history of the spring constellations and offer tips for remembering their relative positions. Several deep sky objects and Jupiter will be prominent, as as , a gibbous moon. We might see a few shooting stars from the Lyriad meteor shower. Cloud date is May 3. Free with nature center admission
Saturday, April 28 Symphoria Masterworks Series: Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Concertmaster Peter Rovit performs Vaughan Williams effortless lyrical work “The Lark Ascending,” while the second half of the program is devoted the epic masterpiece, Verdi’s “Requiem,” with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society. Ticket prices vary.
Youth Art Classes: Art Outdoors 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; everson. org. Youth explore their creativity by experiencing different materials and themes each session. Create art inspired by nature, animals, outdoor sculpture and more using a variety of materials and techniques.. Space is limited, all materials and equipment provided. To pre-register,contact Caitlin Albright, Education Assistant, at 315-474-6064 ext. 307 or email calbright@ everson.org. Cost: $85 per session or $65 per session for members; sign up for two sessions: members $105 or non-members $135.
Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29 African Violet Society Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. sale and 1-6 p.m. show Saturday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. sale and show Sunday; Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. The 65th annual African Violet Show will feature beautiful varieties from local growers on display and for sale. Free with nature center admission.
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