JANUARY 2015
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‘Embrace the mess’ Ten parent do-overs for 2015 by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC
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When my first daughter was six and my youngest was two, I came to a realization that helped me parent in a much different fashion. You see, I’ve always been a neat freak and I prefer structure and order in my home, but no one told me I couldn’t have that, and kids, too. When you have kids, you should actually think of living in a barn because kids are hoarders; they’re messy; they spill anything they carry; and they are curious and forgetful. They don’t close doors, clean up toys, worry about mud, clean up art supplies or Cheerios. And, unless you pacify them with electronic gadgets (which don’t stimulate their creative ingenuity as well as hands on manipulating things), your home will be full of rocks, leaves, sand and bugs. Every parent I know who has a teenager or college-bound child reminisces about what they would do differently if they had a baby or small children now. Many of the things they say are enlightening and helpful when you are sure you’re losing your mind with the little ones. I have come up with a list of ten things for parents to consider for 2015 as they continue raising their children. See the following page for the list ...
some helpful information for your family 1. Play with your child.
Instead of putting them in front of the TV or iPad, get down on the floor and play with them. Every opportunity to play is an opportunity for your child to connect with you and their environment.
2. Work on your relationship with your spouse or partner.
Your child will be far better off if you keep your marriage intimate and close. Dads give children something moms cannot, and visa versa.
3. Power nap with your child.
Instead of thinking about all the things you can get done at naptime, lay down and nap. Your power nap will give you more energy and clearer thinking, and both of those will benefit your child more than cleaning.
4. Forget the electronics until your child is in kindergarten.
Coloring, gluing, and cutting are much more important for your child’s motor and cognitive development than an electronic alphabet game.
5. Go to the park often.
Being outside and running, swinging, jumping, and observing is everything to your child. You playing with them helps them grow closer to you and the wonder of all they see. Talking on the phone or distracting yourself with work is not worth it when you are at the park with your child. Take the time ... and be there.
6. Make lunches and cook with your child.
Yes, it will be a mess, but children who touch food and learn to make healthy food choices are also at an advantage as they grow older and become more independent.
7. Quit stressing over what is normal for your child.
Kids grow at different rates and no two children are at the same height and weight at the same time. Relax. Use your intuition and parent sense to help guide you.
8. Your child is not going to prison for not sharing toys.
New parents make mountains out of molehills, and if their child is more stubborn or temperamental, they make the issue worse than it is. Staying structured with rules and following
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9. Hug your child - a lot.
Someday you will miss when they no longer want you to carry them, and they will grow out of wanting to sit in your lap during story time.
10. Never parent with guilt.
Sometimes you have to be firm and that means teaching your child there are consequences for their actions. But yelling or screaming at your child should never be done, and they are very forgiving; so always apologize. No one tells us how to parent, and kids don’t come with an instruction manual. So, it is wisdom of hindsight that helps new parents feel comforted during the rough times...and there will be rough times. Kids get sick, they don’t sleep, they like bugs and messes and spill water, milk and anything liquid. Love them anyway.
Mary Jo Rapini is a licensed psychotherapist and co-author, with Janine J. Sherman, of “Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever.” Read more about the book at StartTalkingBook.com and more about Rapini at maryjorapini.com.
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Reasonable resolutions
Into the great, ‘Universal’ unknown.
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8 What’s happening around you
learning curve 9 Pets can teach a tough lesson.
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“I really don’t like the word ‘diet.’ The reason is this: when you “go on a diet” you may lose some weight while on the diet but what happens once you ‘go off the diet?’ You gain the weight back!” -Julianne Mellen, registered dietician SEE PAGE 10
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Into the great, ‘Universal’ unknown
Ah, here we go again. It’s time for me to plan our annual trip to Walt Disney World. Always taken in the spring, always a long process in the making. This year we are trying out a new stop on our trip – Universal Studios Orlando. For me, this is an unknown – although my husband and I went to Universal years ago, we only went to one of the two parks that make up this theme park – the “older” park – Universal Studios itself. Although Islands of Adventure – the other park – was in existence then, we opted to only visit the one, as we were limited on time. Since then, there have been many upgrades and new attractions at Universal – including the two attractions involving “Harry Potter” themes and the “Despicable Me” Jennifer Wing ride. Editor I’ve purchased a guide that examines each of the two parks and read in-depth descriptions of all of the attractions, but know that these are just that – descriptions. Once we get there, the real discovery will begin! From what I’ve learned, Universal Studios is more of a cross between Disney and, say, parks such as the one at Darien Lake – thrill rides that involve thematic, spectacular effects. The kids are very excited for the rides – they’ve been to WDW so many times now, that there is very little there to surprise them. Some of the knowledge I’ve garnered from my research has guided me in my planning for the trip. We are staying at one of the official Universal resorts, thereby gaining early entry into the parks and express unlimited ride access, where you can skip the regular lines when you visit, similar to the Fast Pass program offered at Disney. I also know that a lot of the rides include as immersive experience, where you watch a movie while your seat or vehicle moves to match the action around you. Since my husband has problems with motion sickness, we will make sure to get him the “patch” (placed behind your ear to combat nausea brought on by motion) before embarking on our trip. The restaurant selection does not seem to be as varied as at the four theme parks at WDW, with many of the eateries at CityWalk, an area that is between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure that features venues for those who enjoy the nightlife as well. I still need to research that a bit. So, with reservations already under our belt, we’re as prepared as we can be to visit this new (to us) resort, and travel into the great unknown. Stay tuned for my review of the park, coming up in a few months. Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.
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The origin of Baby New Year One New Year tradition that has survived through the centuries is that of Baby New Year and its image of a toddler wearing only a diaper, sash and top hat. Baby New Year can be traced to 600 B.C. in Greece and Egypt. Greeks believed Dionysus, their God of fertility and wine, was reborn every New Year as a spirit of fertility and luck. Greeks would celebrate with parades featuring a baby in a cradle to represent the birth of Dionysus. Ancient Egyptians used a baby as a symbol to represent rebirth as well. The child symbolized the birth of the new year and the passing of the old one.
Over the years, the tradition of Baby New Year has taken on another meaning as well. Some people believe the baby begins as an infant in January and then quickly ages until he is elderly at the end of December. Some stories even suggest Baby New Year ages until he becomes Father Time. Early Christians did not like the tradition of Baby New Year, feeling it was a pagan celebration, but eventually revised its standing when it saw how much people stood behind the imagery of a baby representing rebirth. It was believed the practice symbolized the birth and hope offered by baby Jesus. Also, each year, many cities and villages name their own Baby New Year, which is the first child born on Jan. 1.
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Weekend Guided Walk “Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes” 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks.com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered on snowshoes only when snow conditions are acceptable. Please call the Nature Center 638-2519.
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Sunday, Jan. 4 Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes”
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Sundays, Jan. 4,11,18,25 Try snowshoeing
12:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. This snowshoe clinic will include instructions and a short snowshoe hike. Visitors with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when snow conditions are acceptable; call 638-2519 that day to register and check conditions. Cost is $5 per person, includes snowshoe rentals.
Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Weekday Snowshoe Jaunt
1:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. Enjoy an hour-long outing through Beaver Lake’s winter woods. Benefit from a naturalist’s insights, along with the light aerobic exercise. Free with center admission.
Thursday, Jan. 8 Trail Tales
1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. 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 center admission. calendar continued on page 12
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Pets are a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful when you get them. There are hugs and kisses and snuggles for both the new family member and the parents that said “yes” to the new addition. Pets teach all sorts of great lessons: responsibility, compassion, patience and love. But in the long run, it never ends well. Eventually, the pet will teach your child the ultimate lesson: that everything dies and life goes on. When you’re a kid, it doesn’t matter if it’s a cat, a dog, a rabbit, hamster or even a fish won at the state fair for a quarter - the death of that animal will cause the same amount of angst no matter its size or price tag. Sometimes the mourning period for a pet is enough to make a parent wonder if it was worth it in the first place. When we recently had a three-day mourning period for a seven-year-old state fair fish, I found myself praying the remaining fair fish lasted many more years, not only to save my son a bit of pain, but also because I wasn’t sure how much patience I had left in me. I had to remind myself that, while to my husband and I, it was a fairly expendable, definitely replaceable goldfish, to our son, it was
Pets can teach a tough lesson Nemo II. And Nemo II had personality and would swim to the side of his bowl to watch The Boy have breakfast every morning. Nemo II was not expendable or replaceable. The loss eventually led to deep conversations about suffering as life fades away, the Afterlife and even the existence of the soul. This wasn’t the first time we’ve encountered loss in our family. The Boy has attended funerals for family members and friends. With each death there were tears, a couple remarks about the person always being in his heart, the occasional shared memory and then perhaps some quiet contemplation. The loss of Nemo II seemed to allow for deeper conversations on safer ground. A child might not be brave enough to ask what happens to Great-Gram after she dies, but asking about a fish is OK. If we believe X, Y and Z happens to our pets, then it’s not a big leap to believe that the same would happen to our loved ones. Pets don’t simply teach our kids how to take care of another living creature, they teach children how to let go, to grieve, and to remember, so when the bigger losses happen, the ground - while shaky - isn’t totally unfamiliar.
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By Julie Mellen RDN, CDE Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Upstate Medical University Jan. 1 is a popular day to start a “new diet.” I think losing weight has got to be one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. I am a Registered Dietitian but I really don’t like the word “diet”. The reason is this: when you “go on a diet” you may lose some weight while on the diet but what happens once you “go off the diet?” You gain the weight back! There are so many diets out there and every few months a new one hits the shelves and takes off... but yet many studies show that long term success at weight loss and keeping that weight off is grim. Fad diets may promise quick weight loss with minimal effort and perhaps no exercise or some may claim some undiscovered weight loss secret or miraculous fat burning substance. The bottom line is that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Crash dieting or fad diets often provide nutrition misinformation and can potentially result in harm. Some diets may cause an insufficient nutrient intake creating a deficiency, some may involve taking supplements that are not well-researched for safety and some may cause dehydration. Losing weight too quickly unless medically supervised is never a good idea.
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Healthy weight loss requires a balanced diet that includes all food groups. If you want to get off the diet roller coaster, then how about a New Year’s Resolution that includes “baby steps” that result in lifestyle changes that will last your lifetime. Begin by simply thinking about your eating and activity behaviors and be honest with yourself! Do you eat regular meals? Do you skip breakfast? Are you a grazer? Do you overeat when you get home from work or school? Do you eat in front of a TV or computer? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and eat? Do you eat in your car? Do you eat out of packages? Did you exercise today? Did you exercise this week? What exercise or active activities do you enjoy? What activities are you interested in trying? Keep a daily food record. Include what you are eating, amounts, drinks, timing of meals and what you are doing while you are eating. Look it over! Really inventory your food pantry, your refrigerator, your grocery cart, your desk drawer, your car. What do you see? What can be improved? What’s on your grocery list? What goes into your cart that is not on your list? What cooking methods do you use most often? Did you eat any fruit today? How many servings? How about vegetables? What color vegetables do you enjoy? Do you eat any whole grains (breads, pasta, rice, etc.) How often are you eating out? Take out? Convenience foods? After you look over what your habits are, decide what is best for you to change, realistically, and stick with it.
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8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Set in September 1934, this sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End is a madcap, screwball comedy guaranteed to leave audiences tearyeyed with laughter. The show runs Thursday-Sunday through Jan. 24. Ticket prices vary.
Saturday, Jan. 10 Syracuse Crunch Ice Hockey vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 7 p.m. The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusecrunch.com. The Crunch take on The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Ticket prices vary.
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Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 10-11 Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes� 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 6382519, onondagacountyparks.com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered on snowshoes only when snow conditions are acceptable. Please call the Nature Center 6382519.
Sunday, Jan. 11 Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Florida State 8 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse.com. The Orange take on Florida State at the Dome. Ticket prices vary.
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Wednesday, Jan. 14 Afternoon Tea at the Landmark Theatre
1 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre.org, 475-7979. An afternoon tea in the elegant and luxurious Gilded Mezzanine will be feature the best of exotic and traditional tea blends from around the world, paired with delicious food offerings of soups, sandwiches, scones, pastries and more. Tickets are $30.
Thursday, Jan. 15 Life Under the Ice Field Guide Series
1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. Join a Beaver Lake naturalist to focus on a Natural History subject. This program will last for 2 hours and each month a different topic will be discussed. Cost is $6 per person. Advance registration required; 638-2519.
Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 15-18 “Lend Me a Tenor”
8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, dinner show Saturday (6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show,) 2 p.m. Sunday, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Set in September 1934, this sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End is a madcap, screwball comedy guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. The show runs Thursday-Sunday through Jan. 24. Ticket prices vary.
Friday, Jan. 16 Syracuse Silver Knights vs. Rochester Lancers
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusesilverknights.com. The Silver Knights soccer team takes on The Rochester Lancers at the War Memorial. Ticket prices vary. Star Party: Winter Skies 7 – 9 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Winter skies at their finest. The area around the constellation Orion has some of the brightest examples of nebulae and clusters visible to us in the northern hemisphere. Also the king of the planets Jupiter will be on the rise. Back-up date Jan. 17. $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers.
Saturday, Jan. 17
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here is what’s happening around you to find out more about these fantastic creatures. Learn about their far-fetched adaptations, but don’t forget to dress for the weather as we forge into the woods to look for Baltimore Woods’ very own favorite foxy residents. $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. “The Snowball Earth” 9:30 – 11 a.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org. TACNY Junior Café Scientifique features an informal discussion with a scientist, engineer or technologist every month during the school year. Talks are aimed at middle school students, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult. After the event, students and their parents are invited to tour the MOST’s exhibits for free. This month’s topic is how our planet nearly froze solid twice in its history and features Christopher K. Junium, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University. A light breakfast is served before the event. Please RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org so TACNY knows how many people will be attending. Free.
Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 17-18
Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes” 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks.com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has
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Sunday, Jan. 18
The Virtuoso Gamba in Consort 4 – 6 p.m., Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt; scholacantorumofsyracuse.org. Schola Cantorum of Syracuse presents this concert featuring Alex Korolov on bass gamba, with viols, baroque violin and harpsichord perform the music of Krieger, Buxtehude, Couperin and others. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students and seniors. Syracuse Silver Knights vs. Harrisburg Heat 1 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusesilverknights.com. The Silver Knights take on the Harrisburg Heat at the War Memorial. Ticket prices vary.
Monday, Jan. 19
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calendar Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Get ready for an action-packed day of winter camp at Baltimore Woods! They’ll teach you everything you need to know about making a snowball fight epic, from packing the perfect snowball to making an impenetrable fort. Visit their website for more details and to register. $45/child.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Boston College 7 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse. com. The Orange taken on Boston College at the Dome. Ticket prices vary.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Trail Tales 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. 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 center admission. Lee Brice and Chris Young: ‘One Night Live’ TBD, Oncenter, 760 S. State St., Syracuse; oncenter.org. Two of country’s biggest stars will bring their “One Night Live Tour,” with special guests Brothers Osborne opening the show. Ticket prices vary and will be available in person at the Solvay Bank Box Office, by phone at 435-2121 or at ticketmaster.com. For more information about the performers visit leebrice.com or chrisyoungcountry.com.
Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24
“Lend Me a Tenor” 8 p.m. each night, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Set in September 1934, this sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End is a madcap, screwball comedy guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Ticket prices vary.
Friday, Jan. 23
Syracuse Crunch Ice Hockey vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusecrunch.com. The Crunch take on te Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the War Memorial. Ticket prices vary. Owl Prowl 7 – 9 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center Inc., 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. calendar continued on page 18
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Crouse receives grants to improve health of mothers and babies Premature births and postpartum depression are two serious conditions that present significant health risks to mothers and infants in our community. In an effort to address this important issue, the March of Dimes Central New York Division recently awarded grants to Crouse Hospital totaling $11,500. The largest grant, $10,000, is for Crouse Hospital’s childbirth education team to integrate the March of Dimes’ “Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait” campaign into current programs and in Crouse Spirit of Women education events. Crouse will use funds from the second grant to increase education and awareness of postpartum depression symptoms and warning signs. The program will target Crouse staff and physicians and many of its community partners. In the past two decades, the United States has seen a 30 percent increase in preterm births, reaching an all-time high of 12.8 percent in 2006. For pregnant women, the Healthy Babies are Worth
the Wait program offers information on why getting to at least 39 weeks is so important. For professionals, it encourages quality improvement initiatives aimed at preventing premature birth. “The last few weeks of pregnancy are really important in a baby’s development,” said Barbara Miller, RN, BSN, director of women and infant services at Crouse Hospital. “Major organs, like the brain, lungs and liver, are still growing. Eyes and ears are developing, and the baby is learning to suck and swallow. At least 39 weeks of pregnancy gives a baby all
the time he or she needs to grow before birth.” Whether a mother delivers her baby full or preterm, there also is still a need for increased awareness about postpartum depression (PPD), which Crouse will address with the second March of Dimes grant. One of every eight mothers experiences PPD, yet it goes undiagnosed nearly half the time. The foggy unreality of this affective disorder leads women to believe they are losing their minds, and their efforts to find help can be elusive. Women with postpartum depression who go undetected and untreated are at risk for immediate harm and potential lifelong problems for themselves and their families, and especially for their children. It is for these reasons that Crouse Hospital will enhance awareness of this problem among its maternal caregivers and among the thousands of mothers who give birth there each year.
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Join a naturalist on a nighttime hike in search of these magnificent and secretive birds. Dress warmly, and bring a flashlight. Snowshoes provided. $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers.
Friday– Sunday, Jan. 23-25
SU Opera: Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” 8 p..m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Setnor Auditorium at Syracuse University, South Crouse Ave., Syracuse; syr.edu, 443-2191. The Setnor School of Music will present Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell, conducted by Dr. Peppie Calvar and directed by Eric Johnson. The opera will be fully staged with orchestra. Tickets are $10.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Miami University 4 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse. com. The Orange take on Miami University at the Dome. Ticket prices vary. Syracuse Crunch Ice Hockey vs. Hartford Wolf Pack 7 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusecrunch.com. The Crunch take on the Hartford Wold Pack at the War Memorial. Ticket prices vary. Winter Campfire Stories 4 – 5 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Bundle up for a rustic campfire by the setting sun. Sip hot cocoa and listen to winter legends and stories from cultures of all kinds. You’re welcome to bring your own short story or winter tale to share! $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes” 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered on snowshoes only when snow conditions are acceptable. Please call the Nature Center 638-2519. Symphoria – The Promise of Hope (Masterworks) 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Michael Lankester conducts the Hawthorne Quartet in a performance of the Schulhoff Concerto for Quartet.
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Beethoven: Leonore No. 3 Overture, Copeland: Lincoln Portrait and a new work by Godfrey round out this concert. Ticket prices vary; children under 18 get in free. Sixth Annual Johnston School of Irish Dance Hooley Fundraiser 5-9 p.m., American Legion Post 787; 5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero; johnstonirishdance.com. Enjoy delicious food and drink; traditional Irish session music; Irish dance performance and a silent auction with over 100 items and raffles. Help raise funds and represent Central New York at the 2015 World Irish Dance Championships being held this April in Montreal, Canada. The world qualifying dancers from the Johnston School of Irish dance hale from across Central New York and are coached by their teachers Ann Johnston Sullivan and Patricia Wilsch. The Johnston School, now it its 21st year, has locations in Syracuse, Fayetteville, Watertown and Utica. The Johnston School’s 16 hand figure team is the current North American Champion. Tickets are presale $15/ $20 door; student $10; under 5 free.
Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 24-25
Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes” 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered on snowshoes only when snow conditions are acceptable. Please call the Nature Center 638-2519.
Sunday, January 25 Open house
St. Margaret’s School: Join them for their Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and learn about all our school has to offer for children Pre-K through 6th grade. Take a tour of the building, meet the school’s staff and experience their faithfilled community.
Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29 - 31
Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing 9 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. The trails will remain open until 9 p.m. on these evenings if there is adequate snow cover. This is an opportunity for skiers and snowshoers to take advantage of the natural moonlight along Beaver Lake’s 10 miles of trails. At trails’
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end is the visitor center with exhibits and a comfortable meeting place. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available. For their safety, night visitors should remember to sign in and sign out at the visitor center, go with a friend, and bring a flashlight in case a section of the trail is especially dark. Free with nature center admission.
Friday, Jan. 30
Syracuse Crunch Ice Hockey vs. Rochester Americans 7 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; syracusecrunch.com. The Crunch take on the Rochester Americans at the War Memorial. Ticket prices vary. Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Hike 7 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. A winter moon lights the way as your group explores the Nature Center’s woodlands and meadows on snowshoes. This is a special opportunity to explore Beaver Lake’s night world. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when snow conditions are acceptable. Call 638-2519 that day to register and check conditions. Free with center admission.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Harlem Globetrotters 2 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; 4434634. Enjoy great family fun! The Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater, and comedy. Ticket prices vary. Snowshoe Feast 5 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com. Capture the flavor of a winter’s night in the northern woods. First strap on snowshoes for a guided walk in the frozen woods. Back inside, warm up in front of a crackling fire and enjoy a hearty meal and listen to the music of Colin Aberdeen’s guitar and enjoy some dessert with your blues. Cost is $35 per person, adults only, and advance registration is required; 638-2519. Winter Family Fun Play Day 1 – 3 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day at Baltimore Woods! Strap on snowshoes and head out into the woods for some old-fashioned pure play. Then head back to the
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campfire for hot cocoa and a snowball fight. Free. Cuse Comedy Showcase 8 – 10:30 p.m., Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Six local comics will be competing for a cash prize, with the audience voting. Winner will get the cash prize and be a featured headliner in a future event. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Young Peoples II: The Thrill of the Orchestra 10:30 a.m. – noon, Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. The Thrill of the Orchestra was created specifically to introduce young people to the excitement of a symphony orchestra. Kids will learn how colorful the orchestra can be and how each instrument is played. Tickets prices vary; kids under 18 get in free.
Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1
Weekend Guided Walk – “ Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes” 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com. Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered on snowshoes only when snow conditions are acceptable. Please call the Nature Center 638-2519.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Try snowshoeing 12:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; onondagacountyparks.com. This snowshoe clinic will include instructions and a short snowshoe hike. Visitors with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction. Registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when snow conditions are acceptable; call 638-2519 that day to register and check conditions. Cost is $5 per person, includes snowshoe rentals.