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6 • Editor’s Note 8 • Atypical Family A couple offers retreats to parents of children with special needs.

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Pertussis, or whooping cough, still represents a threat to unvaccinated children.

12 • Because I Said So A mother explores what Hillary Clinton has meant to her daughters.

14 • Young Adults and Body Art Tattoos and piercings have grown in popularity, but many parents urge caution in receiving permanent modifications.

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Laura Livingston Snyder writes about that and other questions in her cover story starting on page 14.

In February, because of Valentine’s Day one’s thoughts often turn to love. It’s as good a time as any for parents raising children with disabilities to think about their relationship. David’s Refuge is a charity that supports such parents by giving them a respite. Deborah Cavanagh writes about David’s Refuge on page 8.

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Giving a Break

A couple’s mission is restoring the strength of others | BY DEBORAH CAVANAGH

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picked up the phone and heard, “Debbie, it’s your Uncle Lou. I wanted you to know I met the people who run David’s Refuge. You know them too, right? You and Brian should take a weekend and get away. This is for families like you!”

Of course my Uncle Lou was absolutely right.

Warren and Brenda Pfohl started David’s Refuge in 2012 in honor of their son David, who passed away after a 13-year battle with Batten disease. They understand the stress, exhaustion, isolation and fear that comes with caring for a child with a life-threatening medical condition and special needs. They have walked the walk. Lived the life.

Their mission is to provide respite for parents and guardians of children with special needs in the hope they will be refreshed, restored and renewed in their role as caregivers. Close to 200 families have benefited from David’s Refuge in the past three years.

To accomplish this, the Pfohls partner with local bed-and-breakfasts. Parents are offered two glorious nights at no charge.

The flavor of the weekend is driven by host couples, who are or have been parents of children with special needs themselves. The goal is to unplug, find rest, and restore the hope and motivation to press on in the task of caring for their families.

Why wouldn’t one jump at the chance for this experience? Well, I will tell you.

If you have a child with medical issues, you can develop what I call “hospital perspective.” While you may be facing challeng8

es that seem insurmountable to the outside world, there is almost always a family in the next bed, or next room, dealing with something scarier.

Our daughter, Amanda, required heart surgery at 4 months of age. Then she developed complications. We were released from the cardiac intensive care unit after a couple days and sent directly to the pediatric intensive care unit at UCLA Medical Center.

I was feeling pretty mad at God and the world in general. Here was my 4-monthold baby, unable to get off a ventilator and possibly requiring more surgery.

Then I became aware of the family behind the curtain literally five feet from me. They were losing their teenage son. He had cystic fibrosis. I could feel their anguish. I could hear their cries. I knew the moment he died.

It was mid-December. Almost Christmas.

Showing unimaginable grace and empathy, the mother came up to me as they were leaving and gave me a hug. She said, “Love your baby, she is beautiful. I will pray for her.”

I will never forget that. And it always makes me feel that no matter what I am experiencing, someone is in a more challenging place. Someone has a greater need. I cannot become so wrapped up in my day-today life to miss that.

And yet I believe people come into your life for a reason. That reason might not directly benefit you but in fact might be for others.

Warren and Brenda kept showing up at events I attended. These events all centered

on special needs. Being braver than I, they eventually introduced themselves and told me of their mission. Their calling.

Not only have they created this much-needed respite opportunity, they are masters at sensing those who can be open to their charitable hospitality.

They understand parents must be reminded to take care of their relationship. They “get” that we ignore the toll our situation inflicts on us. That many need a guiding hand, or a gentle kick in the pants, to take a break, if only for a weekend.

Warren and Brenda know from experience the importance of quietly reading a book without half-listening to the baby monitor for sounds of distress. The restfulness that comes from a weekend of not doing middleof-the-night bed checks. The connection that is re-established during a quiet, leisurely dinner for two.

When I run into them again, and I know I will, I will thank them for what they have created. And if you are so lucky as to be offered a weekend getaway at David’s Refuge, remember what my Uncle Lou said. Instead of feeling unworthy and making excuses, graciously accept. This is for families like you. Saying yes is for the benefit of your family, and your family includes you.

Deborah Cavanagh lives in Manlius with her husband and two children. She has written for local organizations supporting children and adults with special needs. Learn more about David’s Refuge at davidsrefuge.org.

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ertussis—or whooping cough—is one of those illnesses many Americans no longer take seriously. Once a vaccine became widely available in the 1940s, the highly contagious infection was rarely diagnosed in the United States; fewer than 1,000 cases were reported in 1976.

But by 2012, that number had risen to nearly 42,000. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that a decrease in immunization of young children, and waning immunity in adults, has contributed to this resurgence.

Initially, pertussis symptoms may resemble those of a mild cold: runny nose, fever and mild cough. But the cough persists weeks later. And eventually that cough, with its distinctive “whoop” sound, worsens, with patients sometimes vomiting or struggling to catch their breath during the coughing fits, or spasms. Since the first pertussis vaccine is not administered until babies are 2 months old, infants are especially susceptible when exposed to whooping cough.

Jana Shaw, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, is at the local front line of the resurgence. She spoke with Family Times recently about why she believes immunization for pertussis should be encouraged. (This interview has been edited and condensed.)

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Family Times: Some states saw notably more pertussis last spring and summer. Have you seen an upsurge?

Jana Shaw: Pertussis remains a concern. Although we did not see any cases over the summer, it comes up every year. Some more than others—which is not surprising because it is an infection that comes in sort of cyclical epidemics. It seems to return every three to five years in our communities.

Measles is another highly contagious disease. I mention that because it is critically important that children in school settings be fully vaccinated. Vaccines are the best tools we have to protect school-aged children.

Since the vaccines have been developed, we have gone from wholecell pertussis vaccines to acellular pertussis vaccines. That switch meant fewer side effects, but it also means the immunity offered by a vaccine doesn’t last as long or challenge the immune system as much.

Also, we see a larger proportion of children not being vaccinated because their parents refuse or delay vaccinations. That’s a big public health problem, it’s a community problem, and it’s a growing problem.

The message I want to get across is first: The vaccine is very safe. It may not work perfectly . . . but it will protect you from severe pertussis.

It will protect your young children. It will protect you as an adult. It will protect teenaged children who are at schools.

I think it is important for families to know that adults should be vaccinated as well. There is a Tdap vaccine, which is now recommended for adults. Every adult should receive one dose of Tdap vaccine, and all pregnant women should receive a dose of Tdap vaccine for every pregnancy. We know that’s not happening. We recommend vaccinating pregnant women to help protect the babies from this serious infection until they can be vaccinated. Maternal immunization is the only tool we have to protect the very young. And it’s the very young who have the most serious disease.

FT: Since the early symptoms of pertussis are similar to other illnesses that are potentially dangerous to infants—RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pneumonia—what guidelines should parents use in deciding when to act?

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JS: Generally, if your baby is less than 2 months of age I would advise that parents always call the doctor when there are symptoms. They don’t always need to go to the doctor, but please call and ask.

Maybe through reading this, a parent can be an advocate for their child. It could be just a cold, or flu, but (asking) “Could my baby have pertussis?” can alert the provider to think about it, because early recognition and treatment may help the baby— the sooner the better. RSV is far more common, so the provider will have to weigh if they want to test for pertussis, after assessing the child’s risk of exposure.

We talk about the dangers for babies, but even for teenagers, pertussis can be very disruptive.

They stay out of sports; it leaves you really, really tired. The coughing at night can interfere with sleep. It is a really debilitating disease.

In infants, it’s heartbreaking, because they cough until they turn blue. They cannot eat and they lose weight, they often need feeding tubes. They are so exhausted. The attacks are so violent that some babies pass out.

Some babies actually present with apnea; they stop breathing.

We do teach providers that if you have a young baby who presents with apnea, you need to think of pertussis. At that young age, apnea may be the only manifestation of the disease. So, I think a key message for your readers is: Pertussis is not a mild disease. It can be very serious.

FT: What do you recommend for parents of an infant in terms of reducing their exposure to unimmunized adults?

JS: The best way parents can protect their baby depends on the setting. Minimize the contact with ill relatives and friends.

Encourage your relatives and friends—even before the baby is born—to get vaccinated for pertussis with the Tdap vaccine.

If the child has to be in a day care, licensed day care providers require immunization. I would encourage parents to check, when they are looking for day care for their child, to see whether that particular day care has children who are vaccinated. If not, I would strongly reconsider placement of a young baby in that day care setting, because of the risk for not only pertussis, but other infections as well. So, check with your day care: Are they licensed?

Are the children vaccinated? Is the staff vaccinated?

FT: Can pertussis lead to more serious lung conditions?

JS: Yes. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, rib fractures. It can cause death in babies who stop breathing. It can cause brain damage when the coughing spells are so forceful. For babies who don’t have the kind of medical support we have in the United States, they can die of starvation. Essentially, they cannot get enough nutrition.

Dehydration is a factor as well.

I can tell you that babies most commonly stay in the hospital for pertussis for nutritional support, not oxygen. They need nutrition because they cough so much that they cannot eat.

FT: It seems that there is good communication from school districts in alerting parents to cases in the schools.

JS: Absolutely. I love the schools and the work they do to enforce vaccination. They alert parents to cases of pertussis in the school system, the (county) health department will communicate with residents once there is a community outbreak. Each plays a different role in terms of what to disclose. I think we have a pretty good system in our area and in our state, for early dissemination of information if there is an outbreak. The same applies to any communicable disease in a school setting.

Parents of young children who are not in school learn about it through the media. Once a

school reports a case, the media usually catches on very quickly.

Last year we had cases in Baldwinsville, and in Mannsville, and the media reported very quickly.

That raises awareness. Parents no longer have to think about some of these diseases—measles, pertussis, H-flu, meningitis—because they no longer see them.

So we need to remind parents that they still occur.

Schools report, and it’s public.

What we see in the hospital, we don’t make public. I saw tetanus last year, I saw pertussis last year, and those cases were not reported. Those diseases occur much more frequently than parents perceive. That is key to the rise of parents’ refusal of vaccinations; they don’t see these as serious threats. They don’t know how serious they are because we (have been) so successful

in either eliminating them or decreasing their incidences.

As a doctor, I will take any other infection over measles or pertussis—pertussis especially.

It’s just so painful to watch.

Once you treat a child with pertussis, it really breaks you and it really is painful when you know a child got pertussis because the parent did not vaccinate. I had several patients just last year, children who were not vaccinated—intentionally not vaccinated.

So, I’d like parents to be aware that pertussis is out there, it’s really dangerous and you can be exposed and not know about it.

It could be the lady next to you at the store who is coughing.

That’s all it takes.

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hat kind of mother is Hillary Clinton? I don’t care, and neither should you. No man has ever made his mark as a great dad first . . . and, oh yeah, a world leader second.

How Hillary raised Chelsea is a topic that’s never concerned me. With two daughters of my own, I’ve spent too much time churning my own angsty stew of maternal self-doubt to worry about anyone else, let alone Hillary.

What matters to me is Hillary’s impact on the generation of girls and young women who witnessed her first run for president: the successes, the confidence, the backlash, the defeat. She showed the world that an earnest, hardworking, capable female could be taken seriously. That women have value beyond their looks.

The smart girl with glasses who went to a women’s college—that described Hillary and that described me. My affection for her stems from a common core of experience. But in the process of raising my girls, it hardened into love. Women of achievement are uncommon enough that each one serves as a role model.

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anything. We’ve paid lip service to that pipe dream for years, but during the heady 17 months of her 2008 campaign, Hillary inspired little girls to switch their career aspirations from princess to president.

Hillary is the archetypal Powerful Female who lets no man subjugate her.

Despite the humiliation of her husband’s infidelity, she carried on with courage, conviction, strength and fortitude, moving beyond scandal to build a life independent of Bill. She rose to power at a critical time in my girls’ lives, setting an example I could never hope to match.

I feel so indebted I’ve considered sending her a Mother’s Day card. If I had the nerve, I’d write: Thanks for easing the burden on me.

I didn’t need to try to be Superwoman to show my daughters that it could be done. In your pantsuit and pageboy, you already had that covered.

My daughters are in their 20s now, but in the summer of 2007 Jaye was 16, Em was 13, and the fair was coming to town.

For 12 days straddling August and September, the New York State Fair becomes the epicenter of all activity in the state including political campaigns.

At the fair, small acts have big repercussions. It’s been said that Hillary sealed her Senate win by eating a big, greasy Gianelli sausage sandwich—a fair favorite. Presumably to keep his trim figure camera-ready, her opponent refused—and lost.

Although I have no plans to run for anything, I always eat a sausage sandwich every year. My daughters had their own rituals, starting with a candy apple and an all-day unlimited-ride wristband to the Midway. But that year, as rebellious teens they abandoned ritual for revolution.

In early July Em announced, “Projekt Revolution is going to play the Grandstand! My Chemical Romance is part of the lineup!”

Knowing that was her favorite band, I tried to head her off at the pass. “Forget it.

You’re 13.”

“I’ll be turning 14 three weeks after that!

This could be my birthday present. And Jaye can come, too.”

“I’m not letting you two go to the concert alone. It’s miles away. What would you do if something happened?”

“Mom, you’ll be within walking distance!

It’s on the same day you’re working for Hillary at the fair!”

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She had me at Hillary. I’d signed up to staff Sen. Clinton’s presidential campaign booth from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The all-day concert would start at noon, wrap up by 11, and I’d be less than an eighth of a mile away the whole time.

Hillary never knew she did them a solid, but my daughters never forgot. Already on their way to being feminists, they became staunch Hillary supporters. I’d sown the seeds years ago, and it was only a matter of time.

Our home held bookshelves lined with The Case for Hillary Clinton by Susan Estrich, Hillary’s Choice by Gail Sheehy, The Girls on the Van: Covering Hillary by Beth Harpaz. Our front lawn sprouted campaign signs proclaiming Hillary for Senate and Hillary for President. Our bank account had grown thanks to paychecks courtesy of Hillary, albeit indirectly; as a writer, radio/TV producer, and Internet blogger covering women’s issues, I made a living off of what she said and did during the 2008 election cycle. Our world revolved around Hillary, and the girls thought this was normal.

Outside our family, the Hillary haters set my daughters straight. Never shy about talking politics—a trait I proudly claim responsibility for— Jaye tried to debate the merits of the candidates with friends.

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As the tide of public opinion turned toward Barack Obama, Jaye reported she was often shouted down. Some even said, “Just shut up about Hillary.

Nobody wants a woman for president.”

Almost nine years later, she’s a lot older, a lot wiser, and still a Hillary supporter. On a cross-country trip with friends, she texted me from New Orleans, where she watched the Democratic presidential debate on a widescreen TV in a restaurant bar. Every time Hillary made a key point that earned applause, my phone would chime and light up with Jaye’s comments.

Glad to hear from you. But aren’t you rooting for HRC w/ your friends? I finally texted.

Long pause. Then Nobody likes Hillary. They’re all for Bernie Sanders.

I texted back a frowny face emoji and sighed. Haters gonna hate, and almost a decade later, Jaye and I are still both trying to shake it off.

Linda Lowen lives in Syracuse with her husband and two college-age daughters, who go by Jaye and Em in her writing.

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The Skin They’re In

Parents and young adults sometimes spar over body art

BY LAURA LIVINGSTON SNYDER

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ecades ago, fashions like dyed hair, Mohawks and body glitter were temporary ways for teens to express their individuality. Today, tattoos are trendy, as are piercings such as on the nose, above the corner of the mouth, and the lip. There are also plugs and tunnels—jewelry worn in piercings (usually in the ear) to stretch the piercing and accommodate larger pieces. (Most teens call the jewelry and piercings “gauges,” although tattooists dislike the term.)

All of these modifications are, to some degree, lasting. Such forms of body modification identify our kids: They’re Generation Z. And, as Will Smith once sang, “Parents just don’t understand.”

But parents of a different generation, one less accustomed to prominent body modifications, may have a variety of concerns on behalf of their young adult children. I will admit I’m one of them. Certainly, we parents are better able to take the long view about workplace standards for various careers. A young person may need help deciding if he or she might someday want the option to enter a conservative profession such as banking or the military.

If kids over age 18 want to get piercings or tattoos, they can, legally. But parents who do their own research may be able to help a young person determine the location and type of modifications (so they’re not visible under most clothes), and assist in vetting reputable body art studios that follow best practices to avoid transmission of disease and other hazards.

Permanent body art is not new. Otzi the Iceman (3,300 B.C.) had stretched earlobes, the Bible

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mentions nose piercings, and dangly earrings were all the rage in the 18th century. Martin Hildebrandt, considered the country’s first professional tattooist, opened his New York City shop in 1846, where he covered his adult daughter, Nora, with examples of his art, turning her into America’s first professional tattooed lady. Other than on circus performers, until relatively recently tattoos in the United States have appealed primarily to men in certain groups such as sailors or soldiers.

But in the 21st century, tattooing and other forms of body modification surged in popularity among young people. A 2014 Fox News poll found 34 percent of U.S. citizens surveyed under age 30 had tattoos. Forty-seven percent of women under 35 had at least one tattoo.

Other polls have noted the trend as well. A 2009 Pew Research Center survey found nearly 40 percent of people ages 18 to 29 had a tattoo and nearly 25 percent had a piercing in a place other than an earlobe.

Today it is commonplace to see young adults with body art. However, a young person who wants body modification must accept the responsibility for a change that is lasting, unless he or she undergoes plastic surgery at a later date.

In New York state, a child can receive a piercing in a body part other than the ear, with a parent’s written consent. A parent or legal guardian must fill out and sign the consent form—which specifies the location of the piercings—in the presence of the body piercing studio owner or the studio’s piercing specialist.

A person under 18 cannot legally receive a tattoo in New York state under any circumstances.

New York state allows an 18-year-old to make independent decisions about tattoos and piercings.

Although they are legally able to receive permanent body modifications when they are 18, that does not always mean young adults can anticipate how such changes will affect them. A young person’s brain does not reach maturity until his or

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her early 20s, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That means brain functions such as the ability to plan ahead and control impulses are still growing.

Parents hoping to persuade their young adult children to carefully weigh their options before receiving body art may feel they’re swimming against the social current. My oldest child, Danielle, turned 18 last year, and I’ve had difficulty accepting her decision to express herself with tattoos.

It was an eye opener to discover her path has already been trod by those a few years older than herself. These young adults may be newly married with young children, and they’re often proving to be more responsible and forward-thinking than I had acknowledged.

Old school or not, should parents intervene? It can be a way to retain some control over the location of the body art, and it can also allow parents to help find safe and reputable artists. New York’s Department of Health requires tattoo and piercing artists to have individual permits and to follow the state’s laws and codes.

Tattoos and piercings carry several risks other than infection and transmission of diseases. Besides allergic reactions, scarring and sensitivity, another common complication for all art is granulomas. This small knotty tissue can develop around new art in response to ink or jewelry. Nerve damage and prolonged bleeding are potential side effects of all piercings.

He keeps his studio spotlessly clean, which is one sign of a trustworthy establishment. His ink bottles are covered tightly and kept together in a cabinet. The shiny metal trays and washable tables are easily covered with plastic wrap that can be disposed of so they can be disinfected between clients. He uses hospital-grade disinfectants, Cavicide and Madacide, because they kill not only tuberculosis but HIV, hepatitis and other stubborn pathogens. Hines believes the more precautions taken, the better. Some shops use only bleach, and while that isn’t wrong it also isn’t the most effective.

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Mike Hines is the owner and artist of The Ink Spot in Clinton and has been tattooing for almost six years. We met five months ago when I was referred to him by a friend after I decided to get my first tattoo. Ultimately, he did the only two I have.

Ashle Vanelli is 25 and has 22 tattoos. She plays in an amateur dart league and is pictured in her Syracuse apartment.

Hines says a reputable artist will shave an area to be tattooed and will have a client stand in a natural position, not sitting or

Tattooing and other forms of body modification have surged in popularity among young people.

A 2014 Fox News poll found 34 percent of U.S. citizens surveyed under age 30 had tattoos.

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lying, while the transfer is applied. This way the art will be exactly where it’s supposed to be. (A list of what to look for in a trustworthy body art studio is found in the sidebar.)

Parents have various concerns about tattoos, but one mother in Canastota, Jodee Love (using her maiden name to protect her child’s privacy), discovered that allowing her daughter to get a tattoo was a healing experience. McKenzie was in therapy because she often cut her arm to release emotional pain, and she bore scars as reminders. McKenzie wanted a tattoo, and her counselors supported the move.

Other parental fears about body modification may similarly be unfounded.

Colleges, for example, take no notice of tattoos or piercings, according to Sean Kesselring, guidance counselor in the Cicero-North Syracuse School District for 23 years. “It’s almost like a non-issue,” he says.

Nonetheless, some parents remain opposed. “I think that’s too young for something that will last the rest of their lives,” says Belinda Kairis, mother of a 17-year-old senior in Brewerton. She believes there should be more consistency in age restrictions. “That age is vulnerable.”

Parents I interviewed who have their own art—mostly tattoos that can be covered—agree they may not be happy with their children’s choices at 18 but also defend their right to do it. None, however, support their children getting stretched piercings.

Joanna Bishop is a registered nurse and home care case manager and mother of three in Bridgeport. She has several large tattoos over the majority of her back as well as other smaller pieces. At one time she had a tongue piercing but removed it when she was expecting. She says, “I’d heavily discourage any visible deviant mods simply because I’d like my kids not to have anything hinder a chance at a job.”

My recently acquired tattoos have caused my daughter to suggest I’m a hypocrite and am using a double-standard.

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Love stipulated her daughter had to earn the money to pay for the tattoo and to stop cutting. Eight weeks later, when she had the money, McKenzie got a tattoo of a lotus flower, known for beauty that grows and blooms out of dark, muddy water. McKenzie has gone eight months and counting without cutting. The symbolism is not lost on either of them.

Sang Kim, M.D., of Syracuse Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center in East Syracuse says his office each year treats a handful of patients who have regretted earlobe enlargement and now require corrective surgery.

But I’m 46 and have had enough realworld experience to know what difficulties I might face and how I would handle them. Knowing it’s against my employer’s policy to have visible tattoos, I decided to get one on each foot where I can easily keep them hidden but also admire them when I’m not working. Although I worry about her future professional decisions, my daughter isn’t concerned her eight tattoos will affect her career choices.

Yet many tattooed young adults haven’t encountered significant obstacles. The Fox News poll found most respondents said they would hire someone with a visible tattoo. At 25 years old, Ashle Vanelli of Syracuse has 22 tattoos. She says she has never been discouraged by employers but also notes that she wears long sleeves during interviews.

And Rochester-based Wegmans, which employs nearly 45,000 people and owns more than 87 grocery stores, allows workers to display tattoos and piercings.

Evelyn Carter, Syracuse media representative, says, “Our people are what make us

different. Personal appearance standards contribute to the morale of all employees and affect the business image Wegmans presents.”

The pastor of First English Lutheran Church on James Street in Syracuse, A.J. Striffler, is a registered nurse in his mid40s with ear piercings, a Mohawk, and several tattoos. “Society wants conformity,” he says, but “we are a society of perpetual body modification.” He believes it’s about time we all embrace difference.

On the other hand, some young people may find themselves seeking jobs in professions with strict rules about visible body modification, such as the military, health care or finance. Sang Kim, M.D., of Syracuse Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center in East Syracuse says his office each year treats a handful of patients who have regretted earlobe enlargement and now require corrective surgery. Many of his patients come in to satisfy military requirements before service.

Young people about to turn 18 and dead set on getting art may tend to focus on

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Basics health practices every artist should follow:

“I feel they are reminders for me on what I believe in and what I live by.”

• The work area should be clean.

—Danielle Snyder

• The artist should wash his or her hands and use clean, disposable gloves.

• Packaged single-use needles should be opened in front of the client and disposed of in a sharps container.

• Equipment should be wrapped and the work area covered for each client.

• The artist should clean the area to be tattooed or pierced.

• The artist should shave the area to be tattooed, if necessary, with a new, disposable razor.

• The artist should not use a piercing gun for areas other than the ears.

• The artist should cover the tattooed skin with bandages once done.

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• The artist should provide after-care instructions.

the design and where it will be to the exclusion of other concerns. This conversation may need to take place sooner rather than later.

• The artist should use a disinfectant between clients that kills tuberculosis, such as Cavicide. Tuberculosis is one of the most difficult to kill pathogens, and a disinfectant that kills it is also effective against HIV/ AIDS, and hepatitis B and C. The Centers for Disease Control has information about sanitary procedures at cdc.gov/niosh/topics/body_art/ contamination.html.

On her 18th birthday, my daughter came home with her first tattoo. She had already planned on getting body art and was just waiting to be legal. She started small and on an area that could be covered. Parents can play a role by suggesting young people ask themselves questions such as “What will this look like when I’m walking down the aisle?” or “How about when I’m 50?” As with any other important decision that relates to health, getting referrals for a trusted artist can add to peace of mind for both the parent and teen.

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What my daughter and I have agreed on is the meaning behind the art. For most people what they decide on is symbolic to them. Everyone I talked to agreed that although they might not choose today the art they got when they were younger, they have no regrets. They accept the art as part of their life’s journey.

My daughter sums it up this way: “I feel they are reminders for me on what I believe in and what I live by.” I might not understand today’s teens and their body art, but maybe there’s more than maturity involved after all.

Laura Livingston Snyder is a writer and mother of four who lives north of Syracuse. She blogs at freshapplesnyder.com.

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Saturday, Jan. 30

Snow Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy snow-themed carnival games, art projects and more. CNY Arts Center, Cayuga Community College Campus, 11 River Glen Plaza, Fulton. Carnival-game tickets for a nominal fee. 598-2787.

Puzzle Day for Kids. 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 6-12

can create a puzzle using a blank puzzle background and markers or paints. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6 p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Tully’s, 2943 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Reserve if you wish to attend: multiplemomsmingle @gmail.com.

Yoga for Everyone. 6 p.m.; also Feb. 8, 22 & 29.

One-hour class of gentle yoga for all ages. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-1944.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Yoga for Families. 10:30-11:15 a.m.; also Feb.

16. Kids ages 3-6 and their parents can take part in a full-body experience that features puppets, stories, songs, yoga poses and breathing exercises. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org.

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February2016 Thursday, Feb. 4

Holy Family Open House. 6:30-8 p.m. Take a tour, see student work and meet the community at the nursery-through-grade-6 school. Holy Family School, 130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse. 487-8515.

Astronomy 101. 7-8 p.m.; also Feb. 11. For teens age 12 and up and for adults, a chance to make telescopes, stargaze and learn about the cosmos. On poor-weather days, there will be indoor hands-on activities. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Friday, Feb. 5

Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version of the story of a girl’s escapade down the rabbit hole. Children in the audience can dress as a fairy tale character, become part of the Queen of Hearts’ Royal Court, and help Alice in her adventure. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. 449-3823.

Storytime. 10 a.m.; also Feb. 9, 16 & 23. Parents

This Girl Can. 4-6 p.m.; Fridays, through June 3. Girls can learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics with projects such as building circuit boards and an FM radio, and field trips to local attractions. Zonta House, 401 Douglas St., Syracuse. Free. 424-0040.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Wednesday, Feb. 3

Star Party. 7-9 p.m. All ages of participants can see the winter skies through telescopes. There’s the potential to see nebulae, Uranus and Jupiter.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. Register: 673-1350.

Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m. The Magic

or caregivers can bring a child from 1-5 to enjoy books, songs, dance and fun. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

p.m. Current and prospective families can visit classrooms at the pre-K-grade 6 school. St. Rose of Lima School, 411 S. Main St., North Syracuse.

458-6036. stroseny.org.

Read, Sing, Play Storytime. 10 a.m.; also Feb. 10, 17 & 24. Children ages 2-5 can take part in stories, songs, fingerplays, music and more. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free.

435-5442.

Immaculate Conception Open House.

Teen Writers Guild. 3:30-5 p.m. Middle or

St. Rose of Lima Open House. 11 a.m.-1

Noon-1:30 p.m. Learn about programs at the school, including Spanish starting in kindergarten.

Immaculate Conception Elementary School, 400 Salt Springs St., Fayetteville. 637-3961. icschool. org.

high school students can join others for writing workshops, feedback, brainstorming and support.

Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Learn about the programs at the pre-K-grade 6 faith-based school. St. Margaret’s School, 201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale. 455-5791. stmargaret schoolny.com.

Creation Club Junior. 4-5:15 p.m. Students 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: 637-6374. fflib. org.

Syracuse Opera Preview. 1 p.m. Douglas Kin-

Bishop Grimes Open House. 5:30-7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Open House. Noon-2 p.m.

ney Frost, music director, and selected principals give a preview performance of Puccini’s La Boheme.

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

449-2948.

Monday, Feb. 1 WeDo Lego Robotics. 4-4:45 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 2 will work in teams of two and use a kit to build and program a robot. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org.

Learn about programs at the Catholic high school.

Bishop Grimes, 6653 Kirkville Road, East Syracuse.

314-7157.

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. Registration encouraged: 457-0310. lpl.org.

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. 4570310. lpl.org.

Saturday, Feb. 6 Bishop Grimes Scholarship/Entrance Exam. 7:45 a.m. Bishop Grimes, 6653 Kirkville

Road, East Syracuse. $15/exam fee. Preregistration recommended: 314-7157.

Book and Bake Sale. 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; 1:30-3 p.m. Baked goods, and used books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs and more will be for sale. A $2 bag sale takes place 1:30-3 p.m. Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. 699-2032. www.nopl.org.

Beginning Yoga. 10 a.m.; also Feb. 13, 20 &

27. People of all ages can learn the basics of yoga breathing, stretching and meditation. Children must be accompanied by an adult. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 4353519.

Preschool Information Fair. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Representatives from preschools offer information to families. Hands-on crafts for babies, toddlers and preschoolers will be available. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Exploring Science. 10:30 a.m.; every Saturday

in February. Parents can engage with toddlers and preschoolers in self-guided, hands-on science activities. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/ under 3. (607) 272-0600.

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Meet the Orchestra. 10:30 a.m. An hour-long Symphoria concert introduces young people to the orchestra and the instrument families. Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse. $15/adults; $10/senior citizens; $5/college students with ID; free/under 18.

299-5598, Ext. 201.

Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m. See Jan. 30

listing.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m.; Saturdays.

Every Saturday, see an interactive presentation on a different aspect of science. Upcoming topics include: the science of flight; chemical reactions; design and engineering; and the human brain. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. www. sciencenter.org.

Sled for Red Derby. 4-8 p.m. Teams construct cardboard sleds and compete in the derby. A tubing party follows the competition. Event raises money for ACR Health’s programs. Four Seasons Gold & Ski Center, 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. $10/ adult, party admission; $5/child, party admission; $12/person, tubing after the derby. (800) 475-2340.

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Sunday, Feb. 7 Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in Febru-

ary. 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.

Montessori Open House. 2-4 p.m. Find out about the school that serves ages 3 through 12 with its preschool and elementary education based on

Montessori philosophy and methods. Montessori School of Syracuse, 155 Waldorf Parkway, DeWitt.

449-9033. mssyr.org.

Kindergarten Open House. 2-4 p.m. Explore options at the independent K-6 school. The New School, 5205 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. 475-6453. newschoolsyracuse.org.

Chemsations. 2 p.m.; also Feb. 21. Local high school students demonstrate chemical reactions with color changes, bubbles and light. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org.

Monday, Feb. 8 MOMS Club of Syracuse-East. 10 a.m.-12:30

p.m. Support group for at-home mothers of children of all ages are invited to attend the monthly meeting, with or without their children. Village of Manlius Recreation Building, 6 Stickley Drive, Manlius. Free.

884-5555. www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-ofSyracuse-East.

Comfort Measures for Childbirth. 6 p.m.

CNY Doula Connection presents the second event devoted to helping pregnant women learn techniques for a comfortable birth. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Light snacks provided.

Simpson Family Wellness, 309 Kasson Road, No. 1, Camillus. Free. Registration recommended: 4474343.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Signing Storytime. 10:30-11:05 a.m.; also Feb. 23.

Parents and young children can learn six to seven signs that correspond to the week’s story. Fayette-

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Teen MOPS. 4-6 p.m.; also Feb. 23. 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: 5692542, (518) 441-3690 or 412-4054.

Holy Cross School Open House. 5:30-7 p.m.

Learn about the school’s pre-K through sixth-grade options. Holy Cross School, 4200 E. Genesee St., DeWitt. 446-4890. hcschooldewitt.org.

Reading Workshop for Parents. 6-7 p.m. Parents of children from birth through pre-K can learn five simple practices to help get their kids ready to read. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Father-Daughter Valentine Ball. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fathers and daughters (age 3 and older) can enjoy a memorable evening, with dancing, magicians, a gift bag, and a light snack of cookies and soft drinks.

Space is limited and reservations are required. A benefit for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Art and Home Center, New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes. $50/father & daughter; $15/additional daughter. Reservations required: 464-4416. foundationforupstate.org

Wednesday, Feb. 10 Anime Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can watch an anime on the projector screen and then participate in activities, which change each month. Cosplay is welcomed but must be deemed appropriate by library staff. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Saturday, Feb. 13

Annual Auto Expo. 4-9 p.m.; through Feb. 14.

Winter Hibernation Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See fossil and winter hibernation exhibits; cook marshmallows over Swedish candles; and go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Check out the birds of prey show at 1 p.m. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Suggested donation: $5/adults; free/under 16. 697-2950.

Art Masters. 4-4:45 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 2 can explore the art of major artists and make their own works inspired by the masters.

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

Friday, Feb. 12 Annual Auto Expo. 4-9 p.m.; through Feb. 14. See Feb. 11 listing.

Teen Murder Mystery. 6-7:30 p.m. Young people

ages 10-18 can join fellow sleuths to discover who is killed in the library and why; a prize goes to the top detective. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

Spot Visits Storytime. 7 p.m. Kids can wear

PJs and hear a story about Eric Hill’s puppy. Then a special guest will join the fun. Don’t forget your camera! Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.

Free. 449-2948.

Owl Night Long. 6-8 p.m. Learn about the habits of owls, then snowshoe or hike into the forest and try to see or hear signs of the nocturnal birds.

Beaver Lake Nature Center parking lot, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/parking. Registration required: 638-2519.

Winter Break at the MOST. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;

daily through Feb. 21. During winter break, special hands-on activities (1-3 p.m.), planetarium shows and science demos take place. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Admission: $10/adults; $8/seniors and ages 2-11. 425-9068.

Sunday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day Annual Auto Expo. Noon-5 p.m. See Feb. 11 listing.

Monday, Feb. 15

Paws and Books. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Feb. 27.

Children ages 6-12 can read to Cooper, a trained dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 4355326.

Annual Auto Expo. Noon-9 p.m.; through Feb. 14. See Feb. 11 listing.

Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m. See Jan. 30

listing.

Valentine’s Crafts. 2 p.m. Make cards and crafts

for the holiday. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

A Gospel Music Celebration. 2:30 p.m. A live chorus performs a concert. Audience participation is encouraged. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

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

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. 10:15-11:15 a.m.; also Feb. 18. Learn about the program that encourages families to read daily with children from birth to age 5 and beyond. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Inspiring your child’s success Preschool old 3 yrs – 5 yrs

Drop in Crafts. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Children ages through grade 6 can enjoy fun seasonal crafts; all materials provided. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Infant & toddler care 6 wks – 36 mths

Smartplay. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children age 6 and under can explore a free-

play environment that promotes discovery, creativity and the development of early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville.

Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Cubelets. 2 p.m. Children age 6 and up can build a tiny working robot.

White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

Eric Carle Party. 2 p.m. Kids age 3 and up can take part in a party featuring stories, crafts and activities based on characters in the books of Eric Carle.

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

Songs and Stories with Donna Butterfield. 2:30 p.m. Donna Butterfield performs, with face painting afterward; for kids ages 4-12. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Create the White House. 3 p.m. Kids age 6 and up can learn facts about the White House and then make pop-out artwork of the building to take home. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Legos Family Fun Night. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Make a cool creation with Legos.

NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 458-6184.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m. See Jan. 30 listing.

Lego Build. 2 p.m. Kids can bring their Legos to the library and build with their peers. (A limited number of library Legos and Duplos will be available.)

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Roald Dahl Party. 2 p.m. Children age 5 and up who like such stories as Matilda and Fantastic Mr. Fox can enjoyed book-related crafts and other activities. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

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Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-1940.

Lego Technology Build. 2 p.m. Learn about

Lego WeDo to create something out of Legos that requires basic code to make it move. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

Registration required: 446-3578.

Cubelets. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 can build miniature robots and watch them race around. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-5326.

Homeschool STEAM Club. 3-8 p.m. Young

people, ages 5-12, can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and music through hands-on activities and experiments. Parents and siblings are welcome. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

Thursday, Feb. 18 Terrific Thursdays. 11 a.m.-noon. In this

session of the series for homeschooling families, kids in grades K-12 will take part in a mixed-media art class taught by Michaeline Gleasman and using charcoal, oil pastels and water colors. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

Registration required (including names and ages of all children attending): 446-3578.

Make Snowflakes. 11 a.m. Kids can make

snowflakes with fusible plastic beads; best for age 6 and up. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Bingo. 2 p.m. Kids can enjoy a friendly game of

Bingo, with prizes for winners. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

Mardi Gras Mask Making. 2-4 p.m. Kids ages

8-16 can make a Mardis Gras mask and learn about the traditional New Orleans event. Free beads for those who sign up. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

The Bubble Man. 2-2:45 p.m. & 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Watch a combination of comedy, juggling and gigantic bubbles choreographed to music. NOPL at Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free.

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Make Play Dough. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 use a fun recipe to make their own play dough; all materials provided. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing. Until 9 p.m.; through Feb. 21. Venture onto Beaver Lake’s 10 miles of trails (if the snow cover is adequate) lit by the moon. Hot chocolate and other refreshments available at the visitor center. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $3/snowshoe rental; $4/vehicle. 638-2519.

Friday, Feb. 19 Paws to Read. 10-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver, can drop in and read to a dog from Paws of CNY Inc. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Toddler Dance Party. 10:30 a.m. Children age 18 months to 5 years can dance, play musical

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instruments, play with bubbles, and more. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

446-3578.

No-Bake Cooking with Teens. 2-4 p.m.

Teens can make treats without an oven. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-1940.

Make a Button. 2:30 p.m. Young people ages 6-12 can make a pinback button. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free.

435-5326.

Guided Moonlight Snowshoeing. 7 p.m.;

also Feb. 20. Explore the woodlands and frozen marshes on snowshoes with a guide; space limited.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $3/snowshoe rental; $4/vehicle. Registration required day of hike: 638-2519.

Saturday, Feb. 20 Junior Café Scientifique. 9:30-11 a.m. The

Technology Alliance of Central New York presents a talk by meteorologist Dave Eichorn about lake effect storms. The talk is geared toward middle school students, who must be 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.

Snowflake Bentley. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kids ages

4-7, accompanied by a parent or guardian, can look at snowflakes in snowflake catchers, using magnifying glasses. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9/child (parent included). Register: 673-1350. baltimorewoods.org.

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Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m. See

Jan. 30 listing.

Guided Moonlight Snowshoeing. 7 p.m. See Feb. 19 listing.

Sunday, Feb. 21 Teens Paint. 3 p.m. An instructor from Sip of Color teaches a class for young people in grade 5 and up. Participants will focus on Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and use acrylic paints on canvas. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. $20. 637-6374. Preregistration and prepayment required: http://events. sipofcolor.com/.

Monday, Feb. 22 See Ongoing Events

Tuesday, Feb. 23 Storytime. 6 p.m. Children ages 2-5

with a caregiver can come to a special storytime, wearing pajamas and bringing a blanket, pillow or stuffed animal if they wish. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Saturday, Feb. 27 Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration. 11 a.m. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’

birthday (March 2) with activities including pinning the tale on Horton and decorating a Cat in the Hat hat.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Alice in Wonderland. 12:30 p.m.

See Jan. 30 listing.

Sun Party. 1-3 p.m. (Backup date

Feb. 28.) Observe the sun through specially filtered telescopes and see what it looks like up close. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. 673-1350.

Sunday, Feb. 28 Train Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oper-

for parents and children ages 3-5 offers astronomy exploration and inquiry, with activities and experiments. Series of three classes also takes place on March 2 & 9. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Single session: $20/ parent & child pair. Three classes: $50.

Register: 425-9068, Ext. 2143. bjones@ most.org.

Discovery Club. 4-5 p.m. Fun facts,

Monday, Feb. 29

4 p.m.; through Feb. 28. Twenty-minute ride into the woods at Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Road (off Route 80), Fabius. $6/person; $3/age 5 & under. 683-5550.

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Gentle Yoga. 10:15-11:45 a.m., every Saturday. All levels and ages can take part in this class. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Bring a yoga mat or towel. Donations welcome. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free.

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Weekend Walks With a Naturalist. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.

science videos and experiments for budding scientists, ages 7-12. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

& under; $18/age 12 & under. 443-3275. syracusestage.org.

CNY Scholastic Art Awards. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday; through Feb. 26. See more than 1,000 award-winning artworks by CNY junior and senior high school students. Whitney Applied Technology Center, Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free.

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Eastwood American Legion Post 1276, James Street and Nichols Avenue, Syracuse. $4/adult; $2/age 12 and under; $12/family max. 706-7580. syracusemodelrr.org.

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Snow Leopard Days. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., daily; through Feb. 29. Half-price admission at the zoo. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission in January & February: $4/adults; $2.50/ age 62 & up; $2/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and younger. 435-8511. Ongoing attractions include Humboldt penguins.

Try Snowshoeing. Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; through Feb. 28.

One-hour clinic includes instruction and a short snowshoe hike. Offered when weather permits. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. $5/person; $4 /vehicle for parking. Registration required (day of hike, starting at 8 a.m.): 638-2519.

Cross Country Ski Lessons. Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.; through Feb. 28. One-hour introductory lesson, weather permitting. Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Road (off Route 80), Fabius. $25/lesson & equipment rental; $10/lesson only. Reservations required: 683-5550.

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Miss Syracuse Girls Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon. The Miss Syracuse girls will read some of their favorite stories and make a craft with the kids at the end.

NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 458-6184.

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