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Local libraries give kids lots of reasons to crack open a book.

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A grown daughter says ‘yes’ to adventure in the outdoors.

10 • Tips for a Frugal Vacation To save money, plan for snacks, rainy days and special souvenirs.

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A blueberry parfait contains a surprise layer.

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Head off on a day trip for chances to eat, shop, swim, and get out on the lake.

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Clockwise from top left: Cameron Spagnola, age 9, Jackson Dufort, 9, and their little sisters, Maggie Dufort, 5, and Samantha Spagnola, 5—all of Clay—settle in for a showing of Finding Dory at the Midway Drive-In Theatre in Minetto.

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ummer vacation is prime library time—in case you didn’t know. Libraries encourage summer reading with prizes for getting into books—whether independently, with a parent, or by listening to an audiobook.

In addition, the book-filled spaces are also programmed to the hilt with magic shows, puppetry performances, craft workshops and more. Merrilee Witherell talks about what some local libraries have planned for the summer and names some especially engaging books for kids on page 6.

Have you been to Skaneateles lately? Linda Lowen describes some of the reasons the lakeside village makes a great day trip, and photographer Michael Davis shot the pictures to prove it (page 14).

And for your more extended summer travels, Laura Livingston Snyder suggests 10 ways to save money while on vacation (page 10).

In addition, Linda Lowen describes the unexpected trajectory of one of her grown daughters, who abandoned her hair care products to rough it in the wilderness (page 8).

Summer is a great time to be a Central New Yorker. The area is filled with fun activities and programs for parents and kids. Find a selection of the best of July in the calendar, starting on page 22.

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Getting Kids to Crack a Book Summer reading programs abound in CNY | MERRILEE WITHERELL

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ocal libraries pull out all the stops with summer programs and fun activities for readers. Librarians are trained to start conversations that will help even reluctant readers track down the books that will capture their attention.

So parents should bring their kids as early as possible to check out what’s on offer.

Liverpool Public Library kicked off its summer reading program in June, but kids can still sign up in person or online to participate in the challenge. The library will provide a reading log, and the challenge runs for six weeks. Weekly kids’ crafts days are held Wednesdays and Thursdays. In Fayetteville, kindergarten through fifthgrade students can sign up to log their reading, and will earn raffle tickets and prizes for reading and attending reading-themed events.

Onondaga County Public Libraries, with eight branches in the city and many more in the suburbs, each offer programming

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during the summer to promote reading.

If you already have an avid reader on your hands, kudos to you! Look for books that combine a riveting storyline with an interesting content area to enrich and expand your child’s knowledge and trigger greater curiosity.

Fuzzy Mud by award-winning author Louis Sachar is an example of a book that will do just that. Described by NPR as a “scary eco-bioterror-mystery-thriller-comedy,” this story celebrates kid power and taking action to save the world. As the award-winning author of Holes, Sachar has proven that he knows a thing or two about appealing to both kids’ fears and their aspirations.

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk is another great choice for tweens that promises to deliver some deeper learning, with a novel centered on the period just at the beginning of World War II. Focused on a 12-year-old narrator and the moral

dilemma she faces in coming to the aid of a World War I veteran, the book promisingly begins, “The year I turned twelve I learned how to lie.” Never underestimate the power of rule-breaking to get a kid interested in a book.

Bayou Magic by Coretta Scott-King Award winner Jewell Parker Rhodes similarly offers a story that is not merely a story, but a meditation on individual acts of courage in the face of tremendous odds.

While not explicitly written about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, readers aware of the 2010 disaster will quickly make the connection. The theme of the book is as much about self-awareness, however, and accepting one’s gifts for what they are.

Reluctant readers come in many styles and ages, but for those looking for books that can get kids excited about reading, a few recent publications may be enough to get them away from other pursuits long

enough to forget that reading isn’t supposed to be cool.

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Rick Riordan scores another hit with lovers of adventure and myth with his Trials of Apollo: the Hidden Oracle. This is the first book in yet another Riordan series, so getting a reluctant reader into this witty and exciting take on the God of Music may set the stage for more reading as the series continues. Many sixth-graders read The Lightning Thief in school, and therefore are already familiar with Riordan’s great style and pacing.

For sports lovers, former Yankee Derek Jeter’s third book, Change Up, relates to the hopes and disappointments of a young Derek, with accompanying life lessons that give the book its depth. This work of fiction is partially based on the star’s life, but manages to capture the action and passion of an athlete-in-the-making without sounding at all like a stuffy biography.

The Zodiac Legacy series, written by Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee and co-author Stuart Moore, will entice action-lovers with its third book, The Dragon’s Return. Illustrated by Andie Tong of the popular Plants vs. Zombies series,

these books are more text than picture, but plentiful illustrations and a fast-paced plot keep the pages turning quickly.

Drawing in girls who are reluctant readers is often a different challenge. Those who loved the graphic novels Smile and Sisters by Raina Telgemeier will appreciate her latest project: a graphic novel version of the popular Ann M. Martin series, The Babysitter’s Club. With plentiful imagery to draw upon, the stories remain funny and vibrant while making themselves more accessible to struggling readers, or simply those who prefer pictures to text.

Of course, the best way to develop a love of reading is to start early. With that in mind, several recent picture books are standouts that will appeal to the youngest readers. Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin will delight young readers. He’s cool, he’s musical and for a skinny blue cat he certainly has quite a bit of swagger. From his cool shoes to his groovy buttons, kids love everything about Pete.

Hello, My Name is Octicorn by Kevin Diller and Justin Lowe is a silly but meaningful story about fitting in. Half oc-

topus, half unicorn, Octicorn can do some pretty neat things, but all he really wants is to do all the things that everyone else does. Laugh-out-loud illustrations make this an appealing, quick read, but don’t try juggling like that at home!

As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t end with a book that’s about . . . reading. This is Not a Picture Book!

by Sergio Ruzzier may be just the nudge a young reader needs to make the transition from picture books to chapter books.

The characters in this picture book discover, to their initial dismay, that the book they are reading doesn’t have pictures.

Funny and reminiscent of Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggy series, this book shows readers that it may be good to give those more wordy tomes a chance.

Whatever you and your child read this summer, enjoy the journey, especially the one that takes you no further from home than a shady tree.

Merrilee Witherell is the K-12 librarian at Red Creek Central School District. She lives in Cayuga County with her husband, daughter and dogs, all of whom love a good story.

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Saying ‘Yes’ to Adventure

A daughter maps her own course | LINDA LOWEN

But once she was home she described everything. I could see why she’d held back.

Our first 20 years together I’d been dedicated to protecting my firstborn—watching over her so she didn’t get hurt, doing all I could to keep her safe and secure.

Now 24, Jaye was protecting me. She knew I’d have worried if I knew the truth.

The mountains of Shasta-Trinity National Forest were beautiful, but they could be perilous. Her daily routine included chasing bears away from the cook tent, carrying a 50-pound pack loaded with tools to and from her work site, digging out boulders so huge that if they rolled the wrong way they’d crush her, returning each evening to sleep in her one-person tent.

Eighteen months ago, if you’d asked me whether my older daughter was capable of this, I’d have snorted in ridicule. Jaye was a princess. Wore makeup every day. Flatironed her hair before going out. Nitpicked everything, from food to clothing. No way could I see her breaking rocks. Digging trenches. Bathing in frigid mountain streams. Going without deodorant, soap or shampoo.

Most parents have big dreams for their children’s futures, anticipating a life better and brighter than their own. Back when Jaye decided to go to college 12 hours away for a theater degree, I pictured her climbing the ladder of success, auditioning for small parts, earning bigger roles, maybe coming home to perform at Syracuse Stage someday.

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work one year at a customer service desk job and then tell me, “I can’t do this. I don’t want this to be my life. I’ve got to make a change.”

Our kids spend childhood getting away from us. First they crawl, then they run, then it’s friends, school, college that increase the distance. We may try to aim them, but their personal trajectory arcs toward independence.

And yet from the moment our children first assert themselves, what do we parents say? No, don’t do that. Don’t leave my sight. Don’t play in the street. Don’t go anywhere without telling me. Don’t stay out late. Don’t. No. Don’t.

I was an especially fearful parent, warning the girls about stranger danger and how to avoid abduction. When I read that a plain shirt button could be inserted into a car’s ignition slot where the key goes— thereby preventing a would-be abductor from driving away—I told Jaye but assumed it’d go in one ear and out the other. Years later, she confessed she’d stuck a button in every pair of shoes because of what I said.

Instead of feeling proud, I felt guilty. Did I make her paranoid? Did I pass my fear onto her?

The distance college imposed was good for Jaye. Without buzzkill Mom hovering, she tried offbeat, unexpected things. In a class at Improv Olympics in Chicago, she learned that most people, when faced with an idea that isn’t their own, will say, “No, but” and kill the moment. That’s why the basic principle of improv is to respond with “Yes, and.”

In other words, agree with—and build on—what’s offered.

We’ve all been told, “Parenting is an adventure,” but what we should be told is, “Every child is born an adventurer.” Our job is to help our kids go forward, not hold them back. What if parenting were more like improv? Suppose you said, “Yes, and”?

If you open your mind like you open a map, adventure naturally unfolds.

Yes, and is why Jaye thrived in the wilderness. Yes, and is how she learned that you can scare off a bear by making yourself look bigger and by making a lot of noise.

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aye only told me about the bears, the mountain lions, and the tragic deaths (“just seven in 30 years”) once she arrived home from the wilderness.

And it was true wilderness—no electricity or running water, no toilets or cell phone service. During her six months away, she’d kept in touch through hand-written letters describing her work building trails in the California back country. Funny how she never mentioned wild animals, physical danger, or mountains so steep if you took two steps off the trail on a foggy day you’d fall hundreds of feet to your death.

Yes, and is why she went on a 47-mile hike up and down three mountain peaks in one weekend just for fun.

She came back different, and only stayed two months. This summer she’s in the Colorado Rockies, doing trail work again.

While she was home, our family took a day trip to the Catskills for an “easy” hike up a short mountain trail. As we climbed, she explained how trails are built and maintained. She pointed out rocks that had been embedded deeply to guide rainwater off the path so it wouldn’t scour the trail.

“I never noticed them before,” I said. “I thought they were natural.”

“That’s the whole idea behind trail building. You don’t want the work to be obvious.

You want it to look natural. If you build it carefully, you won’t have to worry about it once you’re done. You should check it once a year or so, but it should maintain itself.”

I knew she was describing her work and what she’d learned last summer, but I felt as if she’d just given a TED Talk on how to raise an adventurer.

I wanted to wrap my arms around her, tell her how happy I was that the no, don’ts of her childhood hadn’t saddled her with any self-limiting beliefs as an adult. She was a trailblazer in every sense of the word: strong, bold, fearless despite my anxious mothering. Yes! I wanted to shout, affirming her, the path she’s chosen, the life she’s built. Yes and yes and yes!

Linda Lowen teaches at the Downtown Writer’s Center and is co-producer and cohost of Take Care. She has two college-age daughters, who go by Jaye and Em in her writing.

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Have an Affordable Trip Ten tips for a less-pricey vacation | LAURA LIVINGSTON SNYDER

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ummer is synonymous with unwinding at the beach, relaxing by the campfire with family, and traveling. Make your next vacation one that’s as easy on the wallet as it is on the nerves with these 10 tips.

1. Make the commitment. Booking reservations in advance offers the best selections and the best prices. Look for early-bird incentives. Travel insurance is always a gamble, but if the trip includes connecting flights and time-sensitive departures, it will be worth the price just for peace of mind. Spontaneous trekkers can get rock-bottom prices for certain destination vacations, such as cruise ships days away from departure, which depend on maximum occupancy to pay for expenses.

Name-your-price websites can offer great deals for those who don’t mind unstructured adventures.

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on a summer trip? Try for midweek reservations as opposed to a weekend.

3. Find the hidden gems. The internet holds surprises with discounts and package deals. Groupon, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco Wholesale and AAA Travel are a few sources of bargains. Earn shopping points through Sears when you book through the company’s website (Searstrav el.ca). It even offers insurance, too.

4. How will you pay? If it’s unrealistic to pay off the trip completely before leaving, try using a credit card that offers cash back on purchases. Redeem airline points.

For those who don’t want to max out plastic, don’t forget layaway! Nowadays it’s possible to pay for vacation with monthly installments, even to Disney.

5. Fly or drive? If you take a plane, fly at night. A friend of mine saved $600 when her family took a night flight. In the United States, standard practices allow children under age 2 to fly free if they are held by a parent, but they are safest in a car seat approved for use in aircraft.

Contact the airline for particulars on bringing your own or checking a stroller.

Car rental companies offer car seats, but beware: They charge by the day. Compare weekly car rates to daily rates. Save more by reserving the least expensive category.

If that category is gone, most places will upgrade for free.

6. Avoid pricey snack attacks. Stopping at rest areas or just off major highways for food and drinks will cost more.

Avoid impulsive cave-ins by bringing your own. My family stocks a cooler with lunch meat, small containers of condiments, and a loaf of bread.

I pack finger-friendly goodies in sealable snack-sized baggies. This way I’m able to be sure of allergy issues, and each package is portioned and labeled with carbs for my diabetic daughter. We try to limit foods that should be refrigerated, such as grapes and baby carrots, so we don’t lose car space to a huge cooler. I have a picnic basket I load with protein bars, beef jerky and fruit cups. We stock bottles of water and ginger ale, too.

Remember paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils and plastic bags for trash and recyclables. Bring twist-ties, rubber bands and chip clips just in case. Don’t forget baby wipes for accidents or messy hands!

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7. Take advantage of the room.

For those taking vacations with extended families, consider renting a house or cabin together. These shared costs are usually less than hotel rooms and offer more freedom and living space. Sites like Airnb. com and HomeAway.com have listings in 190 countries. Hotels, however, have their advantages. For many tourist destinations, a hotel’s amenities set it apart. Beachfront hotels especially compete with the places near them. This is can work out well for the traveler.

Find a hotel that offers the most for your needs. We found a high-quality hotel that offered a full breakfast every day, free Wi-Fi, and a heated pool. It even offered light meals and snacks; three of the days we were there, those became our dinners.

Our hotel also offered free parking with valet service. If washers and dryers are available, consider packing less to reduce checked bag fees.

8. Feed the family. It made sense for our family of six, with various health concerns, to have our own kitchen. We opted

for a suite so we could shop for our own groceries. We were then able to prepare “safe” food a few days and avoid restaurant stress.

count might be helpful as well. Amid the flurry of spending and carrying, we lost a $10 shark tooth necklace that my son and I paid for. Lesson learned.

When we did go out, we chose places that offered familiar over fancy. Having children try new food, or visiting a dressup setting, is a great experience but it’s unrealistic for every dinner, especially if kids are already on sensory overload from a jam-packed agenda in a strange place.

Actually, the same goes for adults. Be open to eating pizza or burgers and fries at least once or twice. Avoid evening pressure and meltdowns altogether by making lunch the big meal of the day. The food is the same but usually costs less.

10. Have an agenda. Weather forecasts today are pretty accurate, but being prepared to change gears with backup activities is smart vacationing. Research the theme parks or museums where you might go. For us, an annual family pass at a botanical garden cost less than a onetime visit, and it offered discounts at the gift shops and other attractions. We hit the beach on the nicest days and did an indoor activity we booked online for the day it rained, saving 10 percent that we wouldn’t have gotten at the door. Taking in an afternoon movie or chilling at the hotel pool is a great way for parents to catch their breath while the kids are still entertained.

9. Set a limit. Everyone plans on splurging while on vacation, so have a discussion beforehand to manage expectations. Giving kids a budget is a good way to incorporate a real-life experience into the trip. Our brood knew we’d pay for only $20 of souvenirs. Additionally, they could spend up to $20 of their own money.

We’ve had enough scares with our kids misplacing their wallets, so we parents now carry them. This way we can gently guide the kids to better deals or talk them out of horrendous purchasing mistakes, such as hermit crabs. Keeping a package

My fondest memories growing up were of our family vacations. They were great because I was with those I loved exploring new places and having fun. With planning they can also be affordable.

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A crunchy ingredient makes this parfait perfect | CHRIS XAVER

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ound and ripe, blueberries are a ubiquitous treat in July. I always smile when I see someone make a flag cake for a Fourth of July celebration and use blueberries in the design.

The sight of blueberries takes me to my childhood, to the garden of a neighbor.

I would skip around the garden nibbling blueberries off the bushes in her garden. I cannot eat a plump blueberry without going back to that time and place. I hope all kids have a garden they can skip through in the summertime, with the sun warming their skin and a fresh fruit to remind them that summer is filled with flavor.

Last summer, after I remarried, I introduced my new family to the blueberry patch less than two miles from my home.

For about a dollar a pound, my family and I can pick fresh blueberries from the acres and acres of bushes. We went to the patch weekly. Sometimes, twice in one week.

I used to lay my berries flat on a baking dish and freeze them hard so I could pour them into zipper bags to freeze and use all year. That was before four teens moved in.

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Now, we can pick 10 pounds and the kids gobble them up by the handful until I have to run back for more.

My twisted blueberry parfait mixes a creamy layer, a fresh fruit layer, and a crunchy and salty pretzel layer. This dish can be adapted to skirt any health concerns: gluten-free (yup, there are GF pretzels that taste like the real thing!), dairy-free (soy, coconut cream, or banana to name a few substitutes for the cream), sugar-free, and on and on. No matter how you layer it, the health benefits of the blueberries rise to top as the star of this customizable dessert.

Blueberries are bursting with health benefits. At just 84 calories a cup, they have 3.6 grams of dietary fiber (14 percent of daily requirements), 21 grams of carbs, and no fat. Plus, that cup of fruit packs nearly a quarter of our daily vitamin C needs, and more than a third of our vitamin K. I’m coupling blueberries with cream for a summertime parfait you can make your way. Do you love cream cheese filling like I do? Then use my recipe to make your parfait taste like your favorite cheesecake, without all the work.

In a hurry? Then substitute vanilla Greek yogurt instead. You can even use pudding if you choose. Ricotta cheese is great, while whipped cream might please others. It’s the idea that works: Layer up with cream, fruit and pretzels for unexpected crunch and salt.

So without further ado let me share my version of twisted blueberry parfait.

Chris Xaver, Ph.D., is a local TV and radio personality with a blended family consisting of five children ranging in age from 13 to 28.

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Blueberries,

Twisted Blueberry Parfait 1 quart fresh blueberries, picked over to remove stems 1 recipe cream cheese filling (or, alternatively, pudding, ice cream, Greek yogurt, coconut cream, etc.)

1 cup mini pretzel twists 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Pinch of cinnamon This couldn’t be simpler as we’re not going to bake anything or turn on the oven.

Place the pretzel twists in a zipper bag and crush with a rolling pin, bottle, or what ever you have handy until they are broken into pieces. Make the pieces smallish, but don’t turn this into sand.

Meanwhile, melt the butter. Open the bag, pour in the butter and add the cinnamon.

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PARKING Municipal Parking Lot Between Jordan and State streets, one block from Route 20 (East Genesee Street).

All-day parking permit, $2. Pay stations accept credit cards and coins.

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kaneateles is so picture perfect, visitors stop mid-stride to admire this quaint storefront and that view of the lake. Visitors like Patrick and Dena Putrello of Utica angle their cell phone cameras, trying to get the best possible shot. “We love to go places with our grandchildren,” Patrick Putrello explained on a recent visit, “so we’re looking for things to do on a day trip.” As they found out, Skaneateles fit the bill.

Just 23 miles west of Syracuse, the village curves along the north end of the lake that shares its name. The fifth largest of the Finger Lakes, it’s the highest one, at 863 feet above sea level, and its remarkably clear waters often appear blue-green. Skaneateles knows its lake views are special and worth preserving, thus green space bookends the commercial district: quiet Thayer Park to the east, busy Clift Park to the west. A long jetty just off the latter juts into the lake.

As you pull into town, don’t worry if you can’t find curbside parking. Instead, head for the large municipal lot between Jordan and State streets. For a short stay, look for two-hour complimentary parking (indicated by signs) in select locations.

Otherwise, get an all-day $2 parking permit at one of the pay stations; they accept credit cards and change but no paper bills. (The on-street village meters only accept quarters for up to two hours.)

Walk to Genesee Street, and turn right toward Clift Park, the hub of outdoor activities in the village, and you’ll see the gazebo, home to weekly concerts every

Homes on Skaneateles Lake’s shore

West Genesee Street, Skaneateles

Friday evening in July and August. The park’s green lawns angle down toward the lake; benches and shade trees invite you to sit and spread a blanket.

Public swimming

The lakefront is unfenced and there’s a drop to the water’s surface, so keep an eye on little ones. In the summer, there’s public swimming when a lifeguard is on duty. No beach though. Instead, a set of stairs provides access to the lake. A nearby public restroom under the gazebo gives you a place to change and dry off.

On the left side of Clift Park are docks for boats and a separate jetty, solidly fenced so that kids can safely peer down between the bars.

Clift Park is also home to the Judge Ben Wiles, a tour boat operated by Mid-Lakes Navigation. From mid-May to the end of September, choose from sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises from 50 minutes to three hours long (Gail at Mid-Lakes suggests the shorter sightseeing cruise for kids age 6 and under). You can also ride Spray, a U.S. Mailboat—one of the last remaining mailboats in the country—as it makes its three-hour delivery run. All cruises are narrated and offer special pricing for children under age 13. You can book online in advance.

While there are no boat rentals at Clift Park, six miles down West Lake Road is Skaneateles Marina, which offers hourly, half-day or full-day rental for canoes, single and double kayaks, and paddle boards. Got a larger group? Try a pontoon boat rental; they discount rates on their 50-horsepower pontoons Mondays and Tuesdays.

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July and August, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., when lifeguard is on duty. Free for residents, $2 for non-residents.

Friday concerts Featuring the Skaneateles Community Band, at the Gazebo. 7:30 p.m. in July, 7 p.m. in August.

Boat Tours Mid-Lakes Navigation, 11 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-8500. midlakesnav.com.

Cruises depart hourly from noon to 6 p.m.

Tours range from 50-minute sightseeing cruises ($16 per adult, $11 per child) to three-hour mailboat cruises ($27, adult, and $21, child).

Watercraft Rentals Skaneateles Marina, 1938 West Lake Road, Skaneateles. 685-5095. skanmarina.com.

Single kayaks rent for $15 an hour, and double-kayaks and canoes cost $25 per hour.

DINING Johnny Angel’s 22 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-0100. johnnyangels.biz.

Doug’s Fish Fry 8 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-3288. dougsfishfry.com.

Skaneateles Bakery 19 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-3538. skaneatelesbakery.com.

Skaneateles Skoops 22 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 283-1216.

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4 Hannum St., Skaneateles. 685-2433. thesherwoodinn.com/patisserie.

Skan-Ellus Drive-In 1659 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Skaneateles. 685-8280. skanellusdrivein. com.

Blue Water Grill 11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. 6856600. bluewaterskaneateles.com.

The Sherwood Inn 26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. 6853405. thesherwoodinn.com.

SHOPPING Hobby House Toys 7 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 291-7012.

Pride + Joy 22 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-7576. prideandjoyshop.com.

Kinder Garden 3 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. 685-2721.

HABA Toy Outlet Store 4407 Jordan Road, Skaneateles. (800) 468-6873. habausa.com/outlet.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS Austin Park Playground Jordan and East Austin streets, Skaneateles

State Street School Playground State Street Road just past East Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles

Lockwood Lavender Farm 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles. 6855369. lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com.

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Right inside its front window, Johnny Angel’s has two tabletop wooden train sets and two wooden-bead roller coaster tables.

Park your kids there while you order your meal at the counter. The kid’s menu has seven items, each with fries or applesauce and a fruit snack. On Wednesdays, every adult meal purchased earns a free kid’s meal. With high chairs, plastic bibs, a choice of coloring books and plenty of crayons, they’ve got everything covered.

Known for its Heavenly Hamburgers, Johnny Angel’s also has entree salads, sandwiches, snacks and homemade soups.

Another counter-service restaurant, Doug’s Fish Fry has a slightly more adult feel with its knotty-pine wainscoting and nautical décor. Yet kids will enjoy the large double-sided aquarium that divides the kitchen and dining area, and the overhead train set with a locomotive that chugs along railroad tracks suspended from the ceiling.

A mural depicting Clift Park gives you plenty of “I Spy” possibilities, and Doug’s goes even artier with its own custom-designed coloring book. In good weather, head through the back door to Doug’s outdoor dining space. with picnic benches, umbrellas, flower boxes and vine-covered trellises.

If you’d prefer a snack to a meal, steps away are two equally child friendly spots: Skaneateles Bakery and Skaneateles Skoops.

The bakery’s seating area, although small, is wide enough to accommodate strollers.

Choose from cookies, Rice Krispies treats, homemade raspberry pop-tarts, brownies, scones and muffins. Savory offerings include soups and sandwiches, including highly praised breakfast sandwiches.

The yellow and blue exterior of Skaneateles Skoops (done in the high school’s colors) should make this ice cream shop stand out, but its hidden location—facing the municipal lot—is easy to miss from the street. Stop in for more than two dozen choices of Purity Ice Cream, made in Ithaca.

For a more sophisticated dining experience, these spots elicit ooohs for ambiance and still offer kids’ portions. The Blue Water Grill has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the pier, with burgers, tacos, sandwiches, steak and seafood and a fouritem kids’ menu.

Down the street, the stately charm of the Sherwood Inn makes it a memorable place for celebratory meals. The seven-item children’s menu includes grilled salmon and grilled steak, and two additional side salads are available.

Directly behind the inn, Patisserie is a delightful trip to the Old World. Pick up a treat, take it outside to the wrought-iron tables and chairs, and enjoy a quiet moment in the shade of towering trees.

Skaneateles is a mecca for specialty shopping, and that includes toys. A handful of stores stock ones powered by imagination rather than batteries—the kind that cause parents and grandparents to gasp, “I had that when I was growing up!”

Behind the register at Hobby House Toys, a young woman named Kerrie says she hears that a lot. The store excels at old-school playthings: green Army men, the classic red rubber ball, balloon-powered boats, Silly Putty and pop guns. It’s crammed with everything from classic board games, costumes, card games and 3,000-piece puzzles to higher-tech Snap Circuits and Laser Pegs. Young kids will be mesmerized by a child-height display of dozens of small inexpensive toys.

In contrast, Pride + Joy is a spacious store that caters to infants, babies and moms with well-designed, fun and educational toys along with baby gear, clothing and gifts. From handmade bows and headbands by Fayetteville-based Sweet Priya to the oh-so-clever Happy Mat (featured on an episode of ABC’s Shark Tank), every item is carefully curated by the owners, two mothers with seven kids between them.

The aptly named Kinder Garden stocks toys that appeal to both parents and kids up through second grade. Prominently featured is Melissa & Doug, a brand that encourages free play and creativity. There’s also animal-themed rain gear with matching boots, slickers and umbrellas and Syracuse University clothing for infants and toddlers.

A short drive away is the warehouse-style outlet store for German toy manufacturer HABA. Featuring a selection of German and European brands at 20 percent or more off retail prices, the outlet has well-crafted wooden toys, classic stuffed animals, clever play foods recreated in fabric instead of plastic, Götz dolls, and a line of elegantly designed diaper bags, blankets, bibs, children’s luggage and dishware.

Other just-out-of-the-village spots are worth the drive. Stroll through fragrant fields at Lockwood Lavender Farm, where you can pick your own from June through August. Hike the former Skaneateles Short Line Railroad, now redeveloped as the Charlie Major Nature Trail, along which you’ll see ruins of factories and mills that once thrived along Skaneateles Creek.

Enjoy classic American summer fare at Skan-Ellus Drive-In, including hot dogs, burgers, fresh haddock sandwiches and ice cream both hard and soft.

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Finally, if a day trip isn’t complete without some running, climbing and blowing-off-steam time, you’ll find two playgrounds: one at Austin Park, the other at State Street School.

If you’re planning a visit, these annual events take place in July. The highlight of the Skaneateles Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sale (July 21 to 23) is the Duck Dash on July 22, when thousands of rubber ducks are released into Skaneateles Creek. The Finger Lakes Lavender Festival (July 9 and 10) at Lockwood Farm includes local artists and crafters and culinary delights. And the Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show (July 29 to 31) features boats displayed on land and in the water, a classic boat parade, and children’s activities.

Skaneateles is a pocket-sized village that can be done in a day and still be enjoyed over a lifetime. It’s attracted a sitting U.S. president (Bill Clinton) for an end-of-summer vacation 17 years ago, a fact that proves why it’s better to be a Central New York resident than a U.S. president. From the White House it’s a six-hour drive at best. But for you, Skaneateles is right in your backyard.

Linda Lowen is a Syracuse-based freelance writer.

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Friday, July 1 Nate the Great. 11 a.m. Nate the Great gives a juggling, interactive performance for all ages; his show features spinning plates, fire torches and more. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Life with Your New Baby. 11:30 a.m.; every Friday.

Support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers and significant others; babies welcome. Topics include baby blues, mother guilt, and anxiety and breastfeeding. Chicks and Hens, Empire Plaza, 3150 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Free. 470-7940.

Saturday, July 2 Meet the Syracuse Doula Chicks. 11 a.m. Learn how doula care can help you before, during and after the birth of your baby. Simpson Family Wellness, 309 Kasson Road, No. 1, Camillus. Free. (716) 532-1999. Registration recommended: syracusedoulachicks@gmail.com Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m.; Saturdays. Learn about a different topic each week, including robotics, plant breeding, sound and light, electricity and more.

Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Syracuse Jazz Fest. 3-10:30 p.m.; also July 3. The annual event features performances by Noteified, with Julia Goodwin (July 2, 4:30 p.m.); the musicians of the City of Syracuse Parks & Rec All Star Band (July 3, 4 p.m.); headliners Michael McDonald (July 2, 9:30 p.m.) and Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue (July 3, 9:30 p.m.); fireworks (July 2, 9:15 p.m.); and many other acts. Bring lawn chairs.

Onondaga Community College, 4941 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. Admission: free. Parking: $5-$10. syracusejazzfest.com.

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Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in July. Tinker with recycled materials and electricity to make whirling, moving machines to take home. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/ seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Fun for All Storytime. 11 a.m.; also July 13, 20 & 27. Children ages 3-7, with accompanying adult, can take part in a storytime featuring rhymes, songs, crafts and more. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Syracuse Jazz Fest. 3-10:15 p.m. See July 2 listing.

Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike. 1:30 p.m.; also July 23 & 27. Search for raspberries and blackberries to pick, then make some ice cream. Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/person. $4/parking. Registration required: 638-2519.

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Manlius July Fourth Celebration. 9:15 a.m.-10 p.m.

Traditional events include the Stickley Chair Race (9:30 a.m., in front of Swan Pond); parade (10 a.m.); food, face painting, games and more (noon-9 p.m., baseball field); and fireworks (dusk). Arkie Albanese Avenue, and other locations, Manlius. Free. 6827887. manliusvillage.org/recreation.aspx/ Fanfare and Fireworks. 8 p.m. Symphoria performs patriotic tunes, and a fireworks display takes place at dusk. Lakeview Amphitheater, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse. $10/general admission; free/under 18; $10/ parking. 435-2121.

Tuesday, July 5 Gymnastics for Kids. 2 p.m. West Side Gymnastics School teaches kids basic tumbling skills. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

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Hula Hoop Rug. 2:30-4 p.m. Teens going into grades 6-12 can learn to make a rug out of old T-shirts. Participants should bring at least one old, clean T-shirt.

Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free.

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Cooking Up Literacy. 2 p.m. Kids can learn tasty ways to fuel their bodies. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-3395.

Eric Carle Theme Party. 2-3 p.m. Celebrate the works of The Very Hungry Caterpillar author with activities, cartoons and food. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Ready, Set, Spin with the MOST. 2 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 8 can learn about the science of play in this interactive presentation by a Museum of Science and Technology educator.

Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Anime Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can watch anime on the large screen, take part in drawing and trivia contests, and more. Cosplay is welcome but library staff must approve the costumes. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Jeff the Magic Man. 6:30 p.m. Jeff leads audiences on a journey through Magical Storyland in his show, which is followed by a mini magic workshop.

DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.

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Sharing Nature with Your Child. 1011:30 a.m.; Thursdays & Fridays, through July 29. Preschoolers, each accompanied by an adult, can hike, play games and do crafts. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $7/session; $24/4 sessions. Registration required: 638-2519.

Library Farm Nature Camp. 10-11 a.m.; Fridays, through Aug. 26. Kids age 7 and up will identify plants, perform science experiments and create nature-based crafts, among other activities. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Registration required: 699-2032. nopl.org

Drop In Storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m.; also July 11, 20 & 28. Children age 5 and under, and caregivers, can hear stories, sing songs and play games. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Kids in Motion. 11 a.m.; also July 29.

Children ages 1-5 will have a ball playing with maracas, shaker eggs and more in this video-guided activity. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. 492-1727.

Free to Be. 10:30 a.m.; also July 14, 21 & 28. Early-childhood music and acting class for ages 3-6. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville.

Free. 637-6374. fflib.org

Teen Tie-Dye Friday. 2:30-4 p.m.

Teens can make colorful T-shirt creations. Bring a white cotton shirt to dye; dyes and rubber bands provided. Wear clothes that can get messy. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse.

Free. 435-5442.

Family Music Jam. 2-3 p.m. Children of all ages, and caregivers, can sing and play music on the library’s instruments— or bring their own. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Coding for K-2. 2 p.m.; also July 14, 21 & 28. Kids in kindergarten through grade 2 can practice computer coding, learning a different platform each week, from robots to Scratch. Participants do not have to attend every class. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org Nerdy Nummies for Teens. 2-3:30 p.m. Kids in grades 7-12 can make treats featured in the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies. NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 458-6184. nopl.org.

Coding for Grades 3-5. 3:30 p.m.; also July 14, 21 & 28. Kids in grades 3 through 5 can practice computer coding, learning a different platform each each week, from robots to Scratch. Participants do not have to attend every class.

Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. 4-10 p.m.; through July 10.

Enjoy aspects of Arabic culture such as traditional dances, a souk full of crafts, pastries and other food. There’s also a playground for the kids. St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. Free admission. 488-0388. steliasny.com Blacklight Painting. 5:15 p.m. Teens and tweens can learn how blacklights work and can mix their own paint and make their own painting. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Zoo to You. 6-7 p.m. A Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator brings live animals in for a visit; best for ages 4-10. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale.

Free. 454-4524.

Jump, Dance and Spin into Fairy Tales. 6:30 p.m. All ages of kids can move to the beat as storyteller Robin Bady tells tales of races, stretches and climbs. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 4463578.

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Toddlers’ Tango. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, can have fun in this music and movement class. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Reading to Rover. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-10 can read to and get their pictures taken with a dog from Paws of CNY in a 10-minute session. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. 492-1727.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. Noon-10 p.m.; through July 10.

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Sleeping Beauty. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version in which Sleeping Beauty falls asleep every time she hears her name spoken. Children in the audience can dress up to join the royal court. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. Reservations recommended: 449-3823.

Sunday, July 10 Gemworld. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See July 9 listing.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. Noon-6 p.m. See July 7 listing.

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DCL Crafts at the Beach. 2-4 p.m. Join the crew from the DeWitt Community Library and make a craft.

(In the event of rain, program will take place at library at Shoppingtown Mall.)

Jamesville Beach, Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Park admission: $7. 446-3578. dewlib.org.

Teen Yoga Class. 2-3 p.m. Young people in grades 7-12 can take a beginning yoga class with Julie Daniels. NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 458-6184. nopl.org.

Weird Science. 2:30 p.m. Young people ages 8-14 can learn how polymers in common household items can create slime or even plastic. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Computer Dissection for Beginners.

4 p.m. Kids age 12 and up can take apart decommissioned computers and learn what’s inside. In part 2 (July 12, 4 p.m.), participants can see if they can put the computers back together and see if they can get the computers to boot up. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org Craftastic Critters. 4:30 p.m.; also July 18 & 25. Kids in preschool through grade 2 can drop in to make a craft. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 6376374. fflib.org

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VBAC Information Night. 6 p.m.

Hear from a representative of ICAN, the International Cesarean Awareness Network, how to have a birth after cesarean. Light snacks provided. Presented by the CNY Doula Connection.

Simpson Family Wellness, 309 Kasson Road, No. 1, Camillus. Free. Registration recommended: 447-4343.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m.

Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Tully’s, 2943 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Reserve if you wish to attend: multiplemomsmin gle@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 12 Storytime in the Park. 10:15-10:45 a.m.; also July 19 & 26. Children age 5 and older and their caregivers can take part in a story and walk in the park in a program presented by Liverpool Public Library. Wegmans Playground, Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool.

Free. 457-0310.

Instagram Crafts. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Teens going into grades 6-12 can create crafts using their pictures. Be ready to print pictures from a flash drive, Instagram or another source.

Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Wednesday, July 13 Dan the Snakeman. 2 p.m. Audiences of all ages can watch a reptile show and learn about the animals. Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Henna Body Art. 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about (temporary) henna art from SK Henna and get a henna tattoo of your own. Participants under 12 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian to receive a henna tattoo.

Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Teen Geeks Lite. 6-8 p.m. Teens can hang out, play games, eat snacks, and create—video game free, in this version of Teen Geeks. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Dan the Snakeman. 6:30 p.m. Audiences of all ages can watch a reptile show and learn about the animals.

DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Thursday, July 14 Calling All Superheroes. 2-3 p.m.

Kids ages 5-10 can dress as their favorite superhero and have snacks, make crafts and take part in activities.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Marble Mazes. 3:30-5 p.m. Use cardboard, tape and other materials to make your own marble maze toy; for age 7 and up. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Registration required: 699-2032. nopl.org.

Friday, July 15 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 17. See thousands of hot rods, (pre-1980) classic and custom cars and trucks. Celebrities are always a feature of the event. (Buy tickets in advance and pay $13 for adults, $6 for kids.) State Fairgrounds, Geddes. $18/ adults; $8/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and under. (800) 753-3978. syracusena tionals.com.

Green Thumb Project. 2 p.m. Kids age 12 and up can spend time in the garden and create something beautiful to take home. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-1940.

Origami Workshop. 2 p.m. Children age 8 and up can make a basic origami piece to take home. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3519.

Family Fort Night. 6 p.m. Families with children age 2 and up can build forts for a special story and activity time. Bring blankets, sheets and pillows from home. Pizza and s’mores provided. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

Biscuit Visits Storytime. 7 p.m. Kids can wear pajamas and hear a story featuring Alyssa Satin Capucilli’s Biscuit.

Saturday, July 16 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 17. See July 15 listing.

Onondaga Cup and Lakefest. 11 a.m.9:15 p.m. An all-day regatta with rowing, kayak and paddleboard competition takes place amid an onshore festival.

Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. Free. onondaga lakefest.com.

Sleeping Beauty. 12:30 p.m. See July 9 listing.

Sunday, July 17 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. See July 15 listing.

Monday, July 18 Grandparent/Grandchildren’s Fishing Days. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; Monday-Friday; through July 29. A chance for grandparents to fish with grandchildren. Bait and poles provided. No live bait or treble hooks allowed. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $3/child; free/adults (three children per adult allowed).

Registration required: 689-9367.

DIY Racers. 2:30 p.m. Young people ages 8-14 can learn to make vehicles with different materials and see whose is the fastest. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Games on the Lawn. 5-7 p.m. People of all ages can take part in games of croquet, badminton, cornhole, bocce and more. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Tuesday, July 19 Party at the Pond. 1 p.m. Kids and adults can look at the wildlife pond with a naturalist. Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/vehicle. Registration required: 638-2519.

Zoo to You. 1 p.m. Live animals visit with an educator from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free.

435-3797.

Karate for Family Fun. 2 p.m. Kids ages 11-18 can watch a demonstration of moves with Randy Lawrence, then learn a few beginning moves themselves. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

Hula-Hooping. 2 p.m. Kids can learn to Hula-Hoop with Go Figure Gym. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Wednesday, July 20 Tie Dye on the Lawn. 1-2:30 p.m. Kids and teens can bring a cotton T-shirt or

other small item to decorate; the library provides dye, gloves and instructions.

(Wear old clothes that might get dye on them.) Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Then they can meet Biscuit. Don’t forget your camera! Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Cartoonist Paul Merklein. 6 p.m. Kids age 10 and up can learn how cartooning is a fun way to express and share their ideas.

Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-1900. onlib.org.

Thursday, July 21 Candyland. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All ages can step into a game of Candyland and play.

Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

How to Draw Cartoons. 2-3 p.m.

Cartoonist Paul Merklein teaches kids of all ages how they can express themselves by drawing cartoons. NOPL at Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. 676-7484. nopl.org.

Puppets With Pizazz. 2:30 p.m. See puppets perform “The Three Millie Goats Buff,” a silly version of a traditional tale; for ages 4-10. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale.

Free. 454-4524.

No-Bake Food. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 can prepare delicious food and treats that don’t involve cooking or baking. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Zoovies Summer Movie Series.

(Dusk) 8:30 p.m. See Mr. Popper’s Penguins outdoors; bring blankets and chairs. Movie shown indoors at 8 p.m. if it rains. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Tickets: $10/general; free/age 2 and younger. 435-8511.

Friday, July 22 See Ongoing Events

Saturday, July 23 Arise and Ride at the Farm. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cycle 12 or 25 miles in a benefit for Arise at the Farm, 1972 New Boston Road, Chittenango.

Pledges. 671-2909. ariseinc.org Sleeping Beauty. 12:30 p.m. See July 9 listing.

Sports on the Lawn. 1-2 p.m. Play games on the lawn. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Sunday, July 24 See Ongoing Events

Monday, July 25 Visit to Black Mamba Skate Park. 2 p.m. Kids age 6 and up can take a field trip to the skate park (also in the mall).

Participants will learn about skateboarding safety and will see some tricks. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd.

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Tuesday, July 26 Yoga for Kids. 1 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 can strengthen their bodies and become more flexible. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 435-5442.

How to Draw Cartoons. 2 p.m. Cartoonist Paul Merklein teaches kids age 10 and up how they can express themselves by drawing cartoons. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-1940.

Puppet Show. 2-2:45 p.m. In the ridiculous tale of “The Littlest Pirate,” young Hubert is kidnapped

by Eddie Snickerbucket. NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 458-6184.

Kids Cook. 2-3 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can cook with recipes in the library’s kitchen. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

Hip-Hop Dance Class. 2 p.m. Syracuse School of Dance teaches an intro to poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ as well as freestyle hip-hop. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-3395.

Puppets With Pizazz. 6:30 p.m. Nancy Sanders’ puppets perform “The Three Millie Goats Buff,” a silly version of a traditional tale, in a show for pre-kindergartners and up. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Wednesday, July 27 Bubble Games. 2 p.m. Doug Rougeux uses bubbles to engage audience members in an Olympic game show. Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-1900. onlib.org.

How to Draw Cartoons. 2 p.m. Cartoonist Paul Merklein teaches kids age 10 and up how they can express themselves by drawing cartoons. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: 435-3395.

Ready, Set, Spin with the MOST. 6:30 p.m.

Children in kindergarten through grade 8 can learn about the science of play in this interactive presentation by a Museum of Science and Technology educator. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Thursday, July 28 Fly a Kite. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Children ages 4-10 can learn to build a kite—and fly one, if the weather is suitable. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required for one session: 454-4524.

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Kanos and Sonic Pi. 5:15 p.m. Teens and tweens can learn to code using music with Sonic Pi. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3395.

Cazenovia Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also July 31.

Friday, July 29

Summer Movie Express. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; through Aug. 24. Regal Entertainment Group offers G- and PG-rated flicks at three area cinemas for $1 admission. Selections include The Lego Movie, Goosebumps, Shaun the Sheep, Hotel Transylvania 2 and more, changing each week. Shoppingtown Mall 14, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt; 449-2001; Destiny USA 19, Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse; 4665680. Regal Great Northern Mall 10, 4155 Route 31, Clay; 622-8928. regmovies.com.

Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 31. Nearly 200 artists, entertainers and craftspeople make their mark on Columbus Circle in Syracuse. 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com Children’s Activities at Oswego Harborfest.

11:45 a.m.-4 p.m.; through July 31. Harborfest, which runs July 28-31, includes a Children’s Stage at West Park and activities at the Novelis Family Park at Franklin Square. Also crafters, midway rides, and music in the parks and along the shores of Lake Ontario. A Children’s Parade starts at Breitbeck Park (July 29, 1:30 p.m.). Don’t miss the fireworks over the harbor (July 30, 9:30 p.m.). Free admission. 343-6858. oswegoharborfest.com Stage of Nations. 5-10 p.m.; also July 30. Native American music, dance and crafts. Also sustainability exhibits at Blue Rain EcoFest. Hanover Square, Syracuse. Free. 479-5299.

Saturday, July 30 Syracuse New Times and Family Times Street Painting. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date: July 31. Artists, young and old, decorate squares of sidewalk with chalk and compete for prizes. Chalk provided, but bring your own for the best availability. Montgomery Street near City Hall, Syracuse. Free for spectators.

Participants: $10/age 17 and younger; $20/adults.

Add $5 for registering after July 22. Preregistration recommended: syracusenewtimes.com.

Cazenovia Library Book Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; also July 31. Thousands of books for kids and adults for sale. Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany St., Cazenovia. 655-9322. cazenoviapubliclibrary.org Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through July 31. See July 29 listing.

Fishing Class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids of all ages can learn how to fish with Spider Rybaak. Live bait and lures will be used; bait and tackle are provided.

Those over age 16 must have a valid New York state fishing license. Class is followed by a free fishing derby, 1-4 p.m., with prizes. Lake Neatahwanta pier, Route 3, Fulton. Free. srybaak@yahoo.com Children’s Activities at Oswego Harborfest. 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; through July 31. See July 29 listing.

Northeast Jazz and Wine Scholastic Fest.

Noon-3 p.m. Part of the weekend-long jazz festival, the Scholastic Fest focuses on young local jazz musicians. Clinton Square, Syracuse. Free. 479-5299.

Sleeping Beauty. 12:30 p.m. See July 9 listing.

Family Canoe and Campfire Program. 6-8:30 p.m. Families can have a guided paddle around the lake in search of wildlife, then enjoy time around the campfire. Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $20/canoe, including rental. $4/vehicle. Registration required: 638-2519.

Harry Potter Countdown Party. 8 p.m. Enter giveaways, do activities, and hang out with others awaiting the rehearsal edition script book of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two, on sale at midnight. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Sunday, July 31 Children’s Activities at Oswego Harborfest.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. See July 29 listing.

Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See July 29 listing.

ONGOING EVENTS

Webster Pond Fishing. Through Sept. 26: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (kids); Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon (adults). Seasonal fishing sponsored by the Anglers Association of Onondaga. Webster Pond, 2004 Valley Drive, Syracuse. $15/age 16 and older, season; $10/ages 7-15, season. 727-2922. webster pond.org.

Sterling Renaissance Festival. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 2- Aug. 12. Visit the re-created Elizabethan village and enjoy the minstrels, jousts, japes and other entertainment provided by actors in costume, on stage and strolling about the 35-acre site. 15385 Farden Road, Sterling. $27.95/adults; $16.95/ages 5-11; free/age 4 and under. (800) 879-4446. sterlingfestival.com.

Canoeing & Kayaking. Through Sept. 5: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekdays: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $4/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: 638-2519.

Onondaga County Beaches. Through Aug. 14: Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 20 & 21: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. 435-5252 (Jamesville) or 676-7366 (Oneida). onondagacoun typarks.com Animal Demonstrations. Daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; through Sept. 5. “In the Wings” bird show, penguin feedings, keeper talks, Elephant Encounter and more animal demonstrations. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adults; $5/senior citizens; $4/ children; free/age 2 and younger. 435-8511.

Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. Through Oct. 11: Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com Horseback Riding. Through Sept. 2: Daily except Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/hour.

Reservations required: 289-3775.

Weekend Walks With a Naturalist. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Nature discovery hike with different topics each weekend. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/ vehicle. 638-2519.

Salt Museum. Through Oct. 9: Saturdays & Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Learn about the industry that created the city of Syracuse and supplied the nation with salt. See kettles, barrels and other gear used in the process that ended in the 1920s. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool.

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The thrift shoppe will reopen March 11th for its 5th year of operation and will remain open until Mid December.

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Second Chance Thrift Shoppe is located on Route 20 just 1/4 mile west of Morrisville in the former Buzzy’s Diner. Volunteers are always needed for 3 hour shifts to wait on customers during business hours or Wednesday evenings from 6:30 until 8 p.m. for general cleaning and restocking merchandise.

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PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Downtown Campus, 750 East Adams St. Open 24/7

UPSTATE GOLISANO AFTER HOURS CARE

Community Campus, 4900 Broad Rd. Hours: Mon. thru Fri: 4 to 11 p.m. & Sat. / Sun: Noon to 11 p.m.

...AND MANY SPECIALTY SERVICES FOR KIDS FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIALTY SERVICES: 800-464-8668, WWW.UPSTATE.EDU/GCH

CARING FOR PATIENTS. SEARCHING FOR CURES. SAVING LIVES.