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Where dancing can lead your child.

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Ember McCarthy, age 14 months, plays in the snow in this photo by his mother, Connie Schell of Fulton.

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For many of us parents of school-age kids, planning for the summer starts right … now!

With that in mind, Family Times holds its annual Summer Fun and Camp Fair on April 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the State Fairgrounds. There parents and kids can visit exhibitors with summer programs and get a start on planning for the 10 weeks of summer vacation. (Exhibitors and performers planning to attend the Summer Fun and Camp Fair are listed on page 28.)

Central New York is home to several uncommon summer programs, which give kids a chance to learn about anything from circus performing to becoming a rock musician. For a look at four unusual local camps, see the story by Aaron Gifford on page 19.

In this issue you’ll also find articles that help you understand how a girl becomes a dancer (page 8); what to do when a kid wants to go vegetarian (page 16); and why it’s important to talk about child abuse prevention (page 12).

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The World’s A Stage Where dancing can lead your child

BY NEIL DAVIS JR.

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y daughter was barely 4 when she decided she wanted to be a dancer. When I say she decided, I mean that we fastened a pink tutu around her waist and she offered little objection. Dancing through the living room didn’t interfere with her agenda of watching Dora the Explorer or hosting doll tea parties. Plus, a pink tutu apparently goes with everything.

As with any child activity, the cost is certainly something to consider before getting in too deep. Those early ballet sessions lead to tap and contemporary routines, then private acrobatics lessons.

Soon enough, your child owns more shoes than you and her closet glitters like that of a Las Vegas showgirl. The classes and the outfits seem expensive until the competition fees start rolling in and you find yourself inquiring about a second mortgage.

Flash-forward to the present and her enthusiasm has only broadened. In fact, her love of dance might be the only thing that remains unchanged. The tutu is gone, replaced annually by a dozen new costumes that improbably bridge the fashion gap between West Side Story and The Matrix. The tea parties have given way to a quick snack and a smoothie while doing homework.

I’m not trying to scare anyone. Every youth sport or interest will cost money. But I recently heard figures for college tuition and responded by saying, “Yeah, that sounds affordable.”

At 15, Sadie is way busier than I ever was as a teenager. And, at 46, I can tell you way too much about what you are getting yourself into if you buy your little girl a tutu.

I have my sister to thank—or, when totaling the expenses, to blame. She had enrolled her daughters at Tawn Marie’s Dance Centre in Liverpool and encouraged us to do the same with Sadie, selling it as a cousin-bonding adventure. It became exactly that, a cherished family experience on which it would be difficult to put a price tag. (My sister seems to agree with this because she has so far ignored the bills I keep sending her.)

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The other big factor is time. Early on, you will log many idle hours in the dance studio, waiting to assist with a shoe change and offer gentle words of encouragement: “No, we went to McDonald’s last night. Stop fidgeting. Where are your socks?”

But the evening ritual is nothing compared to the competitions, which can last all weekend and might be in another city, or even another state. Imagine a soccer game that stretches for two and a half days but during which your child only sees the field for a collective 20 minutes. My advice: Bring a book—a long one.

I can only speak from a father’s perspective. I mostly play the role of chauffeur, photographer and cheerleader (although, for a short time, my hair bun skills were the envy of the other dads).

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Dance moms are on a whole other level. On a moment’s notice, they must be able to shift from stylist to trainer to therapist, whipping out eyeliner or granola bars or tissues as if from some Batmom utility belt. They do this all within the dimly lit confines of the backstage area, weaving through a fog of hair spray and drama, navigating a minefield of used Band-Aids and tears.

If you’re not sure you’re up to it, a good test might be attempting to reattach sequins to spandex while convincing a tween that the world is not going to end if she doesn’t land her aerial.

So, is it all worth it? Yes, without question. I see the benefits easily in the smile Sadie wears each time she steps off stage, and even more so in the poised young woman dance has helped form.

team sport, filled with a competitive spirit and also a unity that’s difficult to match. Dropping a touchdown pass is nothing compared to dropping a teammate.

The most striking change actually appears once the music stops. The experience of performing solo in front of hundreds of people offers lessons that can be learned but cannot be taught. The result is self-esteem and confidence that I wish I could have had at her age. She exhibits nerves of steel, seemingly immune to the common anxieties of teendom, a character trait that is ever more important today, given the often-judgmental world of social media.

I can’t imagine the alternate reality in which my daughter never became a dancer, and I don’t want to. I have always known she was beautiful, but dance has cultivated an environment that encourages her to believe it, too. If it’s true that all the world’s a stage, then perhaps a stage is one of the best places to prepare for the world.

Despite the obstacles, I give my highest endorsement to anyone looking to start his or her child down the same path. And if you want to jump right in, I have a slightly used tutu you can buy.

Over the years, Sadie’s dance teachers have taught her the importance of things like discipline, preparation and humility. The workouts have instilled a respect for fitness, stretching and proper nutrition. And with her fellow dancers, she has discovered the ultimate

Neil Davis works at Bristol-Myers Squibb and lives in Liverpool with his daughter, Sadie, age 15. He most recently published a short story called “The Surface Below” in the Summer 2016 issue of the journal The First Line.

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The Start of Healing

Linda Cleary wants to get people talking about child abuse

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hen it comes to addressing cases of child abuse, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For Linda Cleary, executive director of the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Syracuse, there is only one constant: People are very uncomfortable talking about it.

Each April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the center tries to change that. Its annual Go Blue 4 Kids awareness campaign is an effort to unite the greater community. Local landmark buildings are illuminated in blue, and blue pinwheels are planted around Central New York to catch attention and spark conversation.

to learn what child abuse is and how to recognize it; what to do if they see it; and how to respond to it.”

It’s important to get people talking about child abuse. The McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center fields nearly 700 calls a year related to severe physical and sexual abuse of children. It also provides different methods of healing for abuse victims and their families.

“We go into the classroom for 25 minutes each week for four weeks. We send information home every week, so parents know what we’ve talked about, and activities to keep the conversation going,” Cleary says.

Access to law enforcement, legal experts, medical services, mental health therapy and education is provided all under one roof—at no cost. The center’s staff of 50 includes representatives from law enforcement agencies, the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, medical personnel from SUNY Upstate Medical Center, and Vera House.

Clients can call the center directly, but most of the time, they are directed to McMahon/Ryan from a law enforcement agency, Onondaga County Child Protective Services office, or a hotline call.

Cleary says the volume of calls is evidence of progress, in terms of recognizing and reporting abuse. And, while providing services to clients will always be the center’s primary mission, community education is a growing focus.

“We have four full-time outreach and education specialists.

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“We also do a large amount of school-based training,” says Cleary, a parent and grandparent who lives in Manlius. There is a child abuse prevention program for pre-K through second grade, and a new program for third- through fifth-grade students.

The center also offers anti-bullying and internet safety programs for middle and high school students—in partnership with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. “Last year, we were in 50 schools and saw over 16,000 children,” Cleary says.

“Those numbers will probably continue to grow.”

Any business or organization can request a program that fits its needs. “We will go in, literally just to say, ‘Here is what McMahon/Ryan is, we are a resource for you, we are a phone call away if you’ve got a question—if something doesn’t look right and you’re not sure what to do.’”

For school staff, McMahon/Ryan offers mandated-reporter training. “We’d like as many school personnel as possible to take our ‘Darkness to Light’ training. We also want to educate the soccer coaches, the city Parks and Rec personnel, and other people who are interacting with children,” Cleary says.

Several local municipalities seek annual training for their summer program staff.

“A critical thing is that if a child says something, you have to know the correct response,” Cleary explains. “That response can’t

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The McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, where Linda Cleary (facing page) is executive director, is located at 601 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. be: ‘Oh, no. That didn’t happen.’ That is the worst thing they can say.”

There are so many emotions and so much that everybody goes through.”

Cleary encourages all adults to call the center if they have questions as to whether a situation should be reported. “We’d rather have 10,000 calls and have all of them be false than to have missed something because you didn’t make that phone call.”

Some families stay in contact with an advocate for just a few weeks, while others maintain long-term connections. “If someone comes in today and says, ‘We don’t need an advocate,’ we don’t say ‘Okay, you’re done.’ The advocates call each week for four weeks to say, ‘Hey, is everything okay?’ Cleary says. “Six months down the line, they may have some issues, or a specific need, and we kick right back into gear again. Like everything else in this field, it depends on the needs of the families.”

Last year, the center saw 65 victims of human trafficking—children who had been forced or coerced into providing labor, service or commercial sexual favors.

“We are seeing an increase in these numbers because it’s new,” Cleary says. “Trafficking isn’t new, but people are starting to recognize and report it. The Safe Harbor Law protects young victims and makes it possible for them to access services.”

No matter the reason for contacting the center, client needs vary greatly.

“Certainly the child is traumatized, and the non-offending caregiver has a level of being traumatized,” Clearly explains.

“They don’t know what they are supposed to do. They just know that something has happened, and they need help. After that first phone call, they are scheduled for a forensic interview. All of our law enforcement and child protective services staff have been trained in forensic interview best practices.”

Clients are greeted by one of the center’s victim advocates during their initial visits. The advocates assist those families throughout the process.

“This process works slowly,” Cleary acknowledges. “Sometimes, families panic if they haven’t heard from their assistant district attorney. That’s not uncommon. So, the advocate is really that one person who can help them stay focused and make sure their needs are being met.”

In cases where there is not enough evidence to bring a charge against an accused abuser, victims’ families can become disheartened. In other cases, when an abuser is brought to trial, families may wrestle with the decision of whether or not the child should testify in court.

In 90 percent of reported abuse cases, the perpetrator is someone the child knows and trusts. “Fairly often, it’s another family member,” Cleary says. “The child is often afraid to say anything…

Regardless of how much support clients use, Cleary says by just getting in touch with the center, they are started on a path to healing.

“It’s the children who live their entire lives without ever disclosing, without ever telling anybody, who get to a point in their lives where things just sort of fall apart,” she says. “As painful as it is, we would much rather have a child say something, because now we can put them on that path to healing.”

Cleary points out that parents rarely think about the potential for abuse in everyday situations. “When you drop your child off for soccer practice or baseball practice, are you asking the right questions? We routinely don’t because it is uncomfortable. It’s okay to ask those questions.”

Cleary likens the issue of child abuse to the response to domestic violence years ago. She and her colleagues will continue to work toward changing that—and not just every April.

“If we can just continue, from an outreach and education standpoint, to keep the topic in the forefront, and to get people talking about child abuse and what they can do to prevent it, then ultimately, years down the road, we should see the numbers of cases go down,” Cleary says. “Ultimately, our hope is that enough adults are going to pay attention so that it can be reduced.”

“People need to understand what child abuse is, and that it takes place,” Cleary says. “There is a perception that it takes place only in certain neighborhoods. It’s happening in everybody’s neighborhood. It doesn’t matter what your socioeconomic standing is, or what your ethnicity is, where you live or how old you are.”

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What to do when your child wants to be a vegetarian

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ating a diet centered on plants is linked to numerous health benefits, and working more meatless meals into a family’s eating can also benefit the planet. But is vegetarian eating right for children? Definitely! A vegetarian or vegan eating plan can be right for any age.

There are also environmental benefits. For example: The water consumption of livestock is greater than that needed to grow vegetables or grains; it takes about 1,850 gallons of water to produce a pound of beef, compared to only 39 gallons of water to produce a pound of vegetables.

There are well-researched health benefits associated with vegetarian eating patterns, including: lower weight and body mass index, and reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer and high blood pressure.

In general, those following a vegetarian eating pattern compared to non-vegetarians consume fewer calories from fat, fewer total calories, and more fiber, potassium and vitamin C, all of which could contribute to the health benefits associated with vegetarian eating.

The protein question The No. 1 question I get about vegetarian eating is “How do you get enough protein?� A well-balanced vegetarian or vegan eating plan can deliver plenty of protein and all the other nutrients the body needs to grow, stay healthy and be strong. Additionally, research has found that when calories are adequate in a vegetarian or vegan eating pattern, protein needs are met or exceeded.

Vegetarian or vegan eating patterns are considered appropriate for all stages of life, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes.

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types of vegetarian eating plans. Then have a conversation with your child about why he or she wants to change his or her eating routine. This will help you understand more about where your child is coming from with the request and help navigate what type of vegetarian eating plan your child will follow.

There are different variations of vegetarian eating; here is a brief overview of some of the common vegetarian eating patterns.

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Feeding Vegetarian Teenagers: vegetariannutrition.net/docs/TeensVegetarian-Nutrition.pdf Vegetarian Resource Group: vrg.org continued from page 17 Making the Change Once you and your child talk about what type of vegetarian eating plan he wishes to follow, you can start to put together meal ideas. I encourage you to enter into vegetarian eating with an open mind because you can learn great ways to prepare vegetarian dishes that are delicious. I know this firsthand, as I have been eating primarily vegetarian for five years now. While my reasons for this choice still require some explaining to friends, co-workers and family, overall, eating vegetarian can be easy to adapt to.

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Have the whole family eat meatless at least one or two times per week. This is great even for families without a vegetarian in the house.

When you are making meals with meat or seafood, consider just making a simple protein-rich alternative for the vegetarian, such as tofu or tempeh sautéed with a bit of barbecue sauce, or a sandwich with hummus and sliced veggies.

Always have a stockpile of beans on hand. In one cup of beans there are about 220 calories, 17 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein. For a protein go-to, serve a cup of beans topped with a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar and spices at meals.

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When throwing a party, have vegetarian options available: grilled, marinated tofu cubes, grilled vegetables, grilled cheese sandwiches, a flatbread pizza, or hummus and vegetables.

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At restaurants ask to customize a dish to make it vegetarian. For example, order a grilled chicken salad without the chicken and ask for more of the vegetable toppings instead.

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Stock up on prepared, easy-to-grab vegetarian foods like hummus, threebean salad, Greek yogurt or Icelandic yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, guacamole, cottage cheese, peanut butter, almond butter, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dry roasted edamame or other dry roasted beans.

Watch outs and concerns One of the biggest watch outs for parents of a prospective vegetarian: a child who will not include a wide variety of plant-based protein foods in his or her diet. A healthy vegetarian eater must be willing to incorporate foods such as nuts, seeds, peanut butter, beans, tofu, tempeh, edamame and hummus in her diet. If your kid is not willing or able to do that, you need to have a serious conversation with her and suggest that eating vegetarian may not be the best choice for her.

If you eat vegetarian or vegan and fill up just on foods like chips, french fries and bread—which are all potentially vegetarian

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or vegan—you certainly will be missing out on nutrients the body needs.

Sometimes professional support is helpful, especially if vegetarian eating is unfamiliar to you. Working with a registered dietitian can help guide you and your child through the transition to vegetarian eating. Also, consider discussing the eating change with your child’s pediatrician and raising any concerns that person may have or blood work that he or she would like to monitor to ensure your child’s needs are being met.

Lastly, those following a vegan diet require vitamin B-12 supplementation because it is primarily found in animal foods.

(Vegetarians routinely consuming dairy foods will not likely require a supplement.)

You can do it If you or your child chooses to start eating vegetarian, you can do it! Enjoy the adventure of trying, tasting and preparing delicious vegetarian foods.

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ear the word “camp,� and you might think of kids roasting marshmallows over a campfire or spending a week practicing goal kicks at a local college. But beyond the familiar programs, Central New York boasts a variety of unusual camps.

The focus of such day camps ranges from performing in a rock band, to learning how to cope with the loss of a loved one, to spending time with animals at a zoo, to putting on a circus production.

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The Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse offers Rock Camp for kids from ages 12 to 18 during the February and summer recesses. The first camp took place six years ago.

Now, Redhouse also offers a Little Rockers program for kids from age 6 to 12 (summer session only), and a Touring Rock Band camp for more advanced musicians. In these camps, the kids learn how to write songs and gain at least a basic knowledge of vocals, guitar, drums or keyboard. They also learn how to promote their band. On the last day, they play a gig, says Marguerite Mitchell, camp director.

“Kids are inherently creative,” she says, “and it’s amazing what they can put together.”

Regardless of the participant’s experience with music, cover tunes are not allowed. All work must be original.

“You’re not going to play ‘Smoke on the Water,’ says Mitchell, referring to the early 1970s Deep Purple classic known for its simple but catchy guitar riff.

The principles of Rock Camp apply to Little Rockers, but the younger kids are all part of a single band, instead of forming numerous rock groups, and the counselors provide more assistance. Since the camp’s inception, several previous campers have gone on to study music in college, and some even started their own performing or recording rock bands.

Sera, a 14-year-old in the West Genesee School District, had experience singing, and playing piano and cello before she enrolled in the Touring Rock Band program last year, says her mother, Dawn Bullis. Sera loved the freedom to write lyrics and music. Bullis was especially impressed with the way the campers immediately began experimenting with the instruments before organizing into bands and incorporating each other’s ideas into musical arrangements and performances.

“Sera brought songs she already wrote,” Bullis says. “The other kids really wanted to create music for those songs. It was cool to see it come together.”

Adds Sera: “I love music at school, but this was a really, really fun change.”

No matter the age of campers, Mitchell says, the real magic moment comes when they get their promotional photos taken.

“That’s when they feel like rock stars,” she says.

Participants in the Redhouse’s various rock musician camps get a chance to form bands and even get professional publicity photos taken.

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At Camp Healing Hearts, campers spend time doing typical day camp activities like horseback riding, but they also engage in therapeutic activities.

Moments of transcendence can occur at Camp Healing Hearts when kids who have lost someone get a chance to express themselves freely. The day camp is presented by Hospice of Central New York and takes place for a week in August at the YMCA Camp Iroquois in Manlius. It’s open to children in grades 1 through 6 who have lost a relative or friend.

The program has been going strong for more than a decade, says Karen Leshko-Balamut, the camp’s director and a licensed clinical social worker.

The activities are that of a typical summer day camp: swimming, archery, hiking, horseback riding, arts and crafts. Yet Camp Healing Hearts includes an emotional and therapeutic component, Leshko-Balamut says. “All the activities are designed to allow kids that safe space to talk about their special person.”

For camper Demosthenes, 9, that special person was his brother, Elias Mantalios, who died at age 21. Before going to the camp and meeting others the same age who lost loved ones, Demosthenes often felt alone and had trouble connecting with his parents’ grief and his own, says the boy’s father, Nick Mantalios.

“There’s that combination of therapy and distractions (from the grief), but they are also dealing with the reality,” Mantalios says. “The activities are kind of like a buffer that helps them to manage that.”

Demosthenes wrote about his Healing Hearts experience in an essay, which his parents, Mantalios and Theone Kalkinis, shared.

He described a healing circle and hearing a story about a boy’s feelings of sadness and anger after his mother dies unexpectedly.

Demosthenes also wrote about typical camp activities like swimming, hiking and canoeing.

“The counselors made sure to keep us busy and help us get through our grief with a combination of distraction through the activities and discussions about our loss to help us cope,” he wrote. “I really had a good time at the camp and I feel that it helped me cope with my grief. I’m definitely going back next year again.”

On the last day of camp, participants place the memory stone they make in honor of their special person near the fire pit before taking a turn with the microphone to talk about their loved one. Last year, there was an 11-year-old camper who spoke very little the first three days of the camp and didn’t seem to want to open up, Leshko-Balamut says. But on the last day she grabbed the microphone “and pretty much laid everything out.”

“You got to see what a difference four days could make,” she says. “It was amazing.”

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The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park in Syracuse offers a variety of one-week day camps during the school winter, spring and summer breaks for children from ages 3 to 14. All of the camps, says Nathan Keefe, director of education, “give the kids a chance to become immersed in the zoo culture.”

Campers get a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities and operations, including stops in the tiger building, the elephant barn and the kitchen. There are also talks with the zookeepers. As part of the “animal enrichment” project, the campers make a papier-mache toy with meat inside it for the tigers and a treat cone, with peanut butter, seeds, cereal and nuts, for the primates. The camp includes a daily craft and a variety of games, including some that involve running so kids stay active, Keefe says.

At the Zookeeper Boot Camp, which is for kids ages 12 to 14, campers get hands-on experience caring for domesticated animals, including donkeys, goats and alpacas. This also involves learning about the animals’ diets and working in the garden.

“You get to share the same space with them,” Keefe says.

That “wow” moment at the zoo camps, Keefe says, is often during the art unit when a zookeeper brings out a bearded dragon that walks on a canvas covered with fresh paint and creates his own art.

Lola, an 8-year-old from Syracuse, cherishes her own bearded dragon artwork, says her mother, Jennifer Morin-Boynton. Lola has participated in three zoo camps so far, the most recent one this past February break, and she can’t wait for the next one. Lola has taken a liking to reptiles since her first zoo camp two years ago, her mother says, and even finds some of them “cuddly.” Even more impressive is Lola’s concern for the environment.

“She learned there that protecting the environment is important to the animals,” Morin-Boynton says.

“She feels like she’s part of it. Separating the recyclables is not a chore for her. It’s not an order coming from me: She wants to do it!”

A variety of themed zoo camps are planned for this summer, Keefe says, including programs for art, costume making and acting, and field trips that will head to outdoor education areas like Labrador Hollow and Chittenango Falls.

Zoo campers learn about animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with behind-the-scenes views of the facilities and examination of artifacts, among other activities.

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Campers get a chance to work with Open Hand Theater’s giant puppets.

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Participants also get to work on juggling, like Max Otteson (right) and a friend, past Circus Campers who demonstrated their skills at Family Times’ Summer Fun and Camp Fair last year.

Open Hand Theater in Syracuse has held Circus Camps for the past 26 years. The camps are open to children ages 8 to 14. All camps are two weeks long and take place in July or August. Participants get lessons in juggling, comedy and dance before putting those skills to work leading up to their circus performance, which also features giant puppets.

Many campers return for consecutive years, and program alumni, including college students, return as volunteer counselors, says Andrea Wandersee, managing director.

“A lot of kids have heard about this through word of mouth: Their friends recommended it,” Wandersee says. “And then they stick with it for years.”

About two-thirds of the students who performed in the Nottingham High School musical last year were past Circus Camp participants, Wandersee says.

Other than the smiling faces and cheering parents, Wandersee says, the best part of the camp is watching the kids develop skills that they can carry over into other activities.

“The problem solving and teamwork is quite impressive,” she says. “They understand that they are creating something bigger than themselves.”

Aaron Gifford is an award-winning writer who lives in Cazenovia with his wife and two children.

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My 17-year-old will be taking his driver’s test any day now. It’s a time-honored milestone with a 21st-century twist because technology has raised a whole gamut of concerns that go beyond the skills of the driver or the dangers of the vehicle itself.

My oldest son, and many of his friends, spend ridiculous amounts of time on their smartphones or other electronic devices. If he is not doing homework, playing soccer, sleeping or shoveling food into his mouth, he’s probably texting, or checking Instagram, or whatever. Homework time is not immune from cell phone use, as 26

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Over the past year, a number of my son’s closest friends started acquiring their driver’s licenses. Hurray for them, boo for the little voice in my head that wonders if I should be so willing to let my son jump into their cars with them. Seemingly overnight, unfamiliar vehicles began pulling into the driveway—the driver apparently thrilled to do what I had grown tired of, carting my son and his friends around.

“We’re going to Tully’s!” or “Off to Caz Lake,” they would announce.

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As much as I’d like to keep my son and all of his friends little forever, I know that these final high school years are important for building the relationship I will have with him as an adult. Trust is a very big part of that evolution. My husband and I, we hope, have instilled in him the ability to make wise choices—most of the time.

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My son’s school is one of those with a driving simulator that can be programmed to mimic the reactions of a driver who is distracted by texting. The simulator actually answers students’ texts, heightening their urge to respond. The school initially purchased the simulator to teach students about driving under the influence—which is still being addressed.

The health teacher touted the benefits of the simulator during our recent open house night. But she also shared a frightening observation: Some students manage to beat the simulator. Their technological agility is so well formed that they can text during the simulation without crashing.

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As I continue to see more of my son’s friends out on the road, I spend more time thinking about what else we can do to address this issue.

What will it take to persuade our teens, or any of us for that matter, to put our phones down while driving? That mutual trust I am building with my oldest son is a wonderful thing.

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Friday, March 31 Tigris Shrine Circus. 7 p.m.; through April 2.

See acrobats, clowns, animals and more. The show is about two and a half hours long, including a half-hour intermission. An hour before the show and during intermission there will be a bounce house, pony rides, face painting and other entertainment. A benefit for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Toyota Coliseum, State Fairgrounds, Geddes. $20/general admission; free/age 2 and under. (315) 478-0277. TigrisShrineCircus.com

Nature Fools. 11 a.m. Kids can find out how

Open Chess. 2-4 p.m.; also April 8, 15, 22 & 29.

Celebration of Beauty and the Beast. 11 a.m.

Sunday, April 2

plants and animals protect themselves through mimicry, camouflage and behavior. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/child; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

Take part in a special storytime, sing songs from the movie soundtrack, and participate in other activities.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

(315) 449-2948.

Perler Bead Creations. 11 a.m.; also April 29.

Make some spring-themed Perler bead creations.

Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-5320.

Read, Play, Learn Play Group. 11:30 a.m.; also

Saturday, April 1 Summer Fun and Camp Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Families can learn about summer camps and programs as well as day-trip destinations and many more warm-weather opportunities. State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Free. (315) 472-4669. FamilyTimes.biz.

April 12 & 27. Children age 18 months and older, accompanied by a caregiver, can sing, play, read, talk and write. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320.

Ukulele Workshop. 1-2 p.m. Beginners age 12

through April 2. See March 31 listing.

and up can learn ukulele fundamentals from Pat Doherty. Participants should bring an instrument or call in advance to see if the library has one available.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens. 11 a.m.-1

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m.; Saturdays. An

Tigris Shrine Circus. 10 a.m., 2:30 & 7 p.m.; p.m.; also April 8, 15, 22 & 29. Teens ages 14-19 can audition for paid roles in a touring production of From the Back of the Bus, a theater show about the impact of racism on teens; prepare a monologue and a song to perform. Prospective paid crew members will be tested on video and sound equipment. Show performed in New York City and other locations, July 10-Aug. 18. The Media Unit, 327 Montgomery St., Syracuse. (315) 478-8648.

interactive presentation explores different aspects of science each week. This month’s topics include: circus culture, sounds, space and earth science, and conservation. A special NanoDay Showtime takes place April 8, 1-3 p.m. Admission: $8/ages 2-64; $7/ seniors, age 65-plus; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org.

Players of all levels can meet up with others and play with provided boards, or bring their own. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free.

(315) 435-3636.

Tigris Shrine Circus. 1 & 5 p.m.

See March 31 listing.

Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in April. Tinker with recycled materials and electricity to make whirling, moving machines to take home. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/ages 2-64; $7/seniors, age 65-plus; free/under 2. (607) 2720600. sciencenter.org.

Chemsations. 2 p.m.; also April 16. Local high

school students demonstrate chemical reactions with color changes, bubbles and light. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/ages 2-64; $7/ seniors, age 65-plus; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org.

Monday, April 3 Gaming for Adults with Special Needs.

1:30-3 p.m. Gaming can build communication and social skills for adults with special needs; Wii and board games available. Caregivers must remain in the room. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Craftastic Critters. 4:30 p.m.; also April 10 &

17. Kids in preschool through grade 2 can drop into the Fab Lab and make a craft. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Yoga for Everyone. 6-7 p.m.; also April 10, 17 & 24. A class of gentle yoga for all. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.

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

Baby Storytime with Signs. 10:30 a.m.; also

Teen Geeks. 6-8 p.m.; also April 19. Teens

Wednesday, April 5 First Steps. 9:30 a.m.; also April 12, 19 & 26.

Children who are good walkers, up to age 3, can with a caregiver take part in a program with music, movement, crafts and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Opening Day.

2:05 p.m. Cheer the hometown Minor League Baseball team as they face the Rochester Red Wings on the grass field. Alliance Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $5-$12. Parking: $5.

(315) 474-7833.

Creation Club Junior. 4 p.m.; also April 19. Kids

Homeschool Hang Out. 1-3 p.m. Homes-

11, 18 & 25. Young people age 12 and up and adults can learn new skills and share knowledge about such languages as Python, Arduino and Javascript.

Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

(315) 435-1900.

April 12 & 27. Children age 18 months and older, accompanied by a caregiver, can sing, play, read, talk and write. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320.

Young people can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and music through hands-on activities and experiments. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310.

Registration required: lpl.org.

Tuesday, April 4

Coding Collective. 2:30-4:30 p.m.; also April

Read, Play, Learn Play Group. 11:30 a.m.; also

Homeschool STEAM Club. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

in grades 3-5 can learn skills for using technology for everything from 3D printing to game design.

Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

choolers can get together to watch movies and play games. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

April 12, 19 & 26. Babies and caregivers can take part in a language-building program that teaches and reinforces six basic signs. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

Teen Trading Card Game Day. 3:30-4:30

p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can join TCG Player, a local company, for an afternoon of games and prizes. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

Register at onlib.org/calendar. (315) 435-1900.

Teen Writer’s Guild. 4-5 p.m.; also April 13,

can hang out, eat snacks, and play a game or do another activity at each week’s session. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

20 & 27. Middle and high school students can take part in writing workshops featuring constructive feedback, brainstorming sessions and support.

Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

Pajama Storytime. 6-6:30 p.m. Children

through age 6, with a caregiver, can wear pajamas, bring a stuffed toy, and hear stories, songs and rhymes suitable for nighttime. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. Registration required: lpl.org.

Salt City Ukulele Open House. 6-8 p.m.

Try out ukuleles and learn to play a song. Old Jamesville Train Station, 6497 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville. Free. (315) 308-0315.

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Open Art Studio. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays. Any-

Free to Be. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children from

one age 12 or older can stop by the Makerspace and use art supplies to create artwork of their own choosing. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.

infants to age 6 can take part in this early childhood music and acting class with live guitar music, creating unique lyrics. Fayetteville Free

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Teen Storytime. 3:30-4:30 p.m.; also April

14, 21 & 28. Young people ages 12-18 can hear a story read aloud. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.

Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens, Saturdays in April

Sensory Friendly Time. 5:30-7:30 p.m. MOST

staffers turn down the noise, turn off the flashing lights and shut off the air compressors so people with sensory issues can enjoy the museum. The museum also offers quiet areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

Saturday, April 8 Public Fishing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; also April 15,

22, 29, May 6, 13 & 20. Families and individuals can come for a morning of fishing; bait, rods and reels provided. Volunteers are on site to help beginners.

(Fishing license not required.) Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person. Registration required: (315) 689-9367.

Family Train Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See trains on

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the permanent layout and running in loops on the floor. There is also a children’s play area. Presented by the Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society. The Commons, Driver’s Village, 5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero. Free. cnylsrs.net.

Build on Your Nature Knowledge. 10 a.m.-

noon; also April 22. Kids can join a naturalist to construct things that will benefit wildlife: a bluebird nest box (April 8) and a pollinator box (April 22). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/child; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

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Easter Egg Hunt, April 15

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Storytime. 11 a.m. Hear the new book by Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and take part in activities afterward. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 449-2948.

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Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens. 11 a.m.-1

Faith Erin Hicks and Tamora Pierce Conversation. 7 p.m. Graphic novelist Faith Erin Hicks, author most recently of The Stone Heart, converses with fantasy author Tamora Pierce.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

(315) 449-2948.

p.m.; also April 15, 22 & 29. See April 1 listing.

Tuesday, April 11

Little Red Riding Hood. 12:30 p.m. The Magic

Circle Children’s Theatre presents an interactive, comic version of the tale, in which children in the audience help Little Red Riding Hood foil the Wolf and then become witnesses at his trial, giving their version of events. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. Reservations recommended: (315) 449-3823.

Teen MOPS. 4-6 p.m.; also April 25. Preg-

nant women or young mothers, ages 13-21, with children under 6 enjoy a faith-based program with fun, food and activities while their children are cared for by the childcare program. Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool. Free. Call or text: (315) 569-2542 or (518) 441-3690. LiverpoolTeenMOPS@gmail.com

Poetry Bash. 2 p.m. Mickey “The Flying Busman” Mahan hosts an open-mic poetry event for all ages.

Participants can bring original, borrowed, copied or other poems to read. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free (315) 435-3636.

Wednesday, April 12 Let’s Pretend: I’m a Deer. 1 p.m. Children

Teen Cooking and Trivia. 2-4 p.m. Teens in

grades 7-12 can cook grilled cheese sandwiches, taste them, and hang out and play trivia. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org.

Sunday, April 9 Animal Egg-stravaganza. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A

variety of animals will receive egg and egg-shaped enrichment items throughout the day. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adults; $5/age 62 & up; $4/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamond giffordzoo.org.

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Play Osmo Monster. 3-4:30 p.m.; also April 11.

Embark on an interactive adventure with the Osmo game system on the iPad. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320.

Paws to Read. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Readers can work with therapy dog Mollie for 15 minutes. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

VBAC Info Night. 6 p.m. Learn about the

cesarean rate and how women can have successful VBACS, or vaginal births after cesarean. Presented

by CNY Doula Connection. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration recommended: (315) 395-3643.

ages 3-5 learn about an animal that lives at Beaver Lake by acting out how the animal behaves. Each program includes a craft and outdoor activities.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/child; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

GarageBand 101. 2:30-4 p.m. Participants age 12 and up can learn about GarageBand, including the basics of recording, producing and mixing. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Register in the Makerspace or at onlib.org/events/calendar.

Teen Anime Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can come

and talk about anime. Cosplay is okay, but library staff must approve. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Thursday, April 13

Easter Egg Hunt. 2-5 p.m. Take part in an

Worms Help Save the Earth. 2-3 p.m. Theresa Evans of Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency will show how to build a vermicomposting bin. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Friday, April 14

egg hunt, an Easter basket raffle for adults, face painting, crafts and more. Lakeshore Baptist Church, 6696 Lakeshore Road, Cicero. Free. (315) 752-3134.

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Family Music Jam. 2-3 p.m. Children of all

ages, family and caregivers can make music with instruments from home or provided by the library.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Full STEAM Ahead Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3-5 can hear a story related to science, technology, engineering, art and math— and then do an experiment. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578.

Jewelry Enameling for Teens. 2-4 p.m. Young people ages 14-18 can learn to meld glass with copper to create pieces of jewelry. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578.

Egg-cellent Spring Crafts. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Kids ages 4-10 can make fun spring crafts. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Saturday, April 15 Junior Café Scientifique. 9:30-11 a.m. The

Technology Alliance of Central New York presents a talk by Mark Arrigo, a scientist, who will lead a discussion about habitat restoration. Talks are aimed at middle school students, who must accompanied by an adult. Attendees can visit the exhibits after the presentation. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free. Register by email: jrcafe@tacny.org

All-Around Easter. 9:30 & 11 a.m. Kids and

families can take part in an Easter walk with faith discovery stations. Grace Covenant Church, 5300 Route 31, Clay. Free. (315) 699-1551. Register: gracecovchurch.org.

Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; also April 22 & 29. See April 1 listing.

Little Red Riding Hood. 12:30 p.m. See April 8 listing.

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10 a.m.-2 p.m.; daily through April 20. Students in grades 3-12 can register for the three-week StarTalk Chinese Language and Culture Academy Summer Program. SUNY Metro Center, 2 Clinton Square, Syracuse. Free. (315) 312-2270. startalkcny.org.

and parents can learn yoga and literacy skills in a session that features puppets, stories, songs and breathing exercises. Participants must wear socks; mats provided. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

a.m.-noon.; through April 23. Education staff lead hands-on activities every day in front of the Museum Shop. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

ticipants age 12 and up can learn how to use a Canon DSLR camera and iMovie software. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.

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Yoga Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3 to 6

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Food Science. 2:30-4 p.m. Make food do nifty Super-Natural Egg-Stravaganza. 1-3 p.m.

Children up to age 10 can look for hidden eggs, then hear a program about the science of eggs.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/child; $4/vehicle. Registration required; program sells out: (315) 638-2519.

Monday, April 17 Spring Adventure Week. 10 a.m.; daily

through April 21. Featured creature program, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (April 17-20). Hike with a naturalist, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. (daily). Nature movie matinee, 12:30 p.m. (April 17-20). Live Birds of Prey program, April 21, 1 p.m. ($5; reservations required). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/ vehicle. 638-2519.

Puppet Show. 2-2:45 p.m. Audience members

can see “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4586184. nopl.org.

things like glow and fizz; for ages 8-14. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Family Fun Night. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Play with

Legos and take part in other fun family activities.

NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Wednesday, April 19 Irish Dance Performance. 1-2 p.m. mem-

bers of the Rince na Sonas School of Irish Dance perform in colorful costumes. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Makeblock Robots. 2-4 p.m. People age 12 and

up can learn basic robotics, electronics, wiring and programming in this hands-on workshop. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Register in the Makerspace or online at onlib.org/calendar.

(315) 435-1900.

Gamer Crafts. 2:30-4 p.m. Kids ages 8-14 can

make crafts from some of their favorite games. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

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Thursday, April 20

Friday, April 21

Saturday, April 22

Kids Yoga. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Children ages 6-12

Music with Donna B. 10:30 a.m. Children ages

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can take part in a Grounded Kids Yoga Class, which stresses enhanced focus through breathing and visualization. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org.

Disney Dance Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children

Mini Crafts. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make easy miniature items for dolls and dollhouses. Ages 4-10. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Harry Potter Party. 2 p.m. Kids of all ages can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Pottery and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Dress in costume, get sorted and enjoy crafts, activities and snacks. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 446-3578.

Puppet Show. 2-2:45 p.m. See “The Three Little Pigs.” NOPL at Brewerton Library, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. Registration required: (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Maker Club. 3:30-5 p.m. Children age 7 and up (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) can make plant-able paper using paper scraps, water, cookie cutters and seeds; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Maker Club meets on April 27 also. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

3-8 will participate in music, movement and more.

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

Free. (315) 446-3578. of all ages can dress up for the party and dance, play games and have refreshments. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

Paws to Read. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kids can read to one of three friendly dogs from Paws Inc. of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Candy Bar Bingo. 2-2:45 p.m. Players should

bring a full-size candy bar to play. Each round a winner will get a full-size candy bar from the pot.

Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

Capri Sun Bags. 2:30-4 p.m. Students in grades

6-12 can make a bag out of used Capri Sun or other plastic pouches. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Cookie Mouse Visits Storytime. 7 p.m. Kids can put on pajamas and enjoy a storytime with Laura Numeroff’s character Cookie Mouse. Bring a camera or cellphone to take a photo of the special guest. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 449-2948.

Earth Day Celebration. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Earth

day activities. Build a Pollinator Box, 10 a.m. ($7/ child; reservation required). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville.

Admission: $4/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.

Good Samaritan 5K & 10K Run/Walk. 9:30

a.m. Event begins with a kids’ sprint, followed by a 5K and 10K. Music and other entertainment, after the run/walks. A benefit for Christian Health Service of Syracuse, a local medical mission.

Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. $25-$30/adults; $10/ages 5-12. (315) 378-5915. goodsamaritanrun.org.

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CALENDAR

Fairy Tale Tea Party. 10:30 a.m. Children age

2 and up can hear stories, make a craft and have some tea (juice). DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 446-3578.

Teen Book Club. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teens can

discuss this month’s selection, Scavenger of Lost Souls, a futuristic novel by Joshua David Bellin.

Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

Register at onlib.org/calendar. (315) 435-1900.

Earth Day Clean-Up. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hike the pathway around Sunset Lake and pitch in to take care of the grounds. Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida. Free admission; some activities extra. (315) 363-0745. oneidacommunity.org.

Toddlers’ Tango. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddlers

and preschoolers can have fun in this music and movement class. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; also April 29. See April 1 listing.

Little Red Riding Hood. 12:30 p.m. See April 8 listing.

Wade Live Comedy and Magic. 2-3 p.m. See a show filled with comedy, magic and tons of audience participation. NOPL at Brewerton Library, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. Registration required: (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Sunday, April 23 See Ongoing Events

Monday, April 24 Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8 p.m.

Friday, April 28 Kids Minecraft. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids in grades

3-5 can play Minecraft on a library computer. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Saturday, April 29 Party for the Planet. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cele-

brate Earth Day and learn about the zoo’s efforts to sustain biodiversity. See animal demonstrations and keeper talks. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. $8/person, plus zoo admission: $8/adults; $5/age 62 & up; $4/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamond giffordzoo.org.

Little Red Riding Hood. 12:30 p.m. See April

Sounds of Sweden. 2 p.m. Listen to Toby

Northeast Community Center Library Storytimes. Preschool storytimes with rhymes

Bishop Grimes Fundraising Dinner. 6-10

Weinberg and Stefhan Ohlstrom play music from Sweden on fiddles and keyed fiddle. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 4353636. listing.

p.m. The Bishop Grimes Parent Organization hosts a dinner and silent auction. 6653 Kirkville Road, East Syracuse. $40/person. Tickets: MBelge@ syrdiocese.org or (315) 314-7157.

Homeschool Craft & Storytime. Noon-1

Sunday, April 30 Step Up 4 Kids. 7-noon. A Kids Fun Run, 5K

schooling children (or their parents) who love or want to learn to play chess can gather in the Sargent Meeting Room. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

and children’s activities help raise money for the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Sawmill Creek Shelter, Willow Bay, Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. $30-$35/5K; $15/Kids Fun Run. mcmahonryan.org.

Wednesday, April 26

ONGOING EVENTS

Terrific Thursdays for Homeschoolers.

11 a.m.-noon. In this session of the program for homeschooling students chest surgeon Dave Wormuth leads the group in dissecting a pig’s heart and discussing its anatomy. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required; list names and ages of those attending: (315) 446-3578.

Fairmount Community Library Storytimes. Little Movers (good walkers ages 1-3):

book groups for all ages. Call for dates and times.

Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661.

Signing Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Children ages

Thursday, April 27

for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes.

Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free.

(315) 451-PARK.

Maxwell Library Storytimes. Storytimes and

p.m. See April 1 listing.

Perler Bead Creations. 3 p.m. See April 1

See Ongoing Events

Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground

Cast and Crew Tryouts for Teens. 11 a.m.-1

Tuesday, April 25

Homeschool Chess Club. 1-2:30 p.m. Home-

trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Interpretive Center open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays. Snowshoe rental: $5/day. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 673-1350.

a.m.-4 p.m. Learn to identify trees in a nature scavenger hunt, build a birdfeeder, find out about maple syrup production and see a professional arborist climbing trees. Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida. Free admission; some activities extra. (315) 363-0745. oneidacommunity.org.

Arbor Day at the Mansion House. 11

8 listing.

p.m. Homeschoolers ages 4 to 8 and their families can hear stories and make crafts. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking

Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (early literacy skill development): Mondays, 11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Small Steps (unstructured play for ages 0-2 years): Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Baby Talk (rhymes and more for ages 3 months-15 months): Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.

Creative Kids (stories and crafts for preschoolers): Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933.

Veteran homeschooling parents share their experiences on various topics, including testing and quarterly reports. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org.

3-6 can learn six to seven signs that correspond to the week’s story. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time. 5-6 p.m.; every

Thursday. Volunteers of all ages can make bagged lunches to hand out to members of the homeless community. Wholely Grounds at The Road, 4845 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. (315) 218-6066.

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. (315) 638-2519.

Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails.

Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors

and occasional games; youngsters learn group listening and participation skills. Call for times.

Northeast Community Center Library, 716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 472-6343, Ext. 208.

NOPL at Brewerton Storytimes. Age 2 and

older: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m. & 1-1:30 p.m. NOPL at Brewerton Library, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484.

NOPL at Cicero Library Storytimes. Tod-

dler Story Hour: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Preschool Story Hour: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. NOPL at Cicero Library, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. (315) 699-2032.

NOPL at North Syracuse Library Storytimes. Birth-age 3: Wednesdays, 10-11:15

a.m. Ages 4-7: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Daycare Storytime: Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL at North Syracuse Library, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184.

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