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CONTENTS

MARCH 2022

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

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EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH

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315 BULLETIN

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TREAT YOURSELF

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LOCAL FACES

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FEATURE

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EDUCATION

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TOGETHER TIMES

Learn about science, technology at the MOST.

How one local non-profit organization is supporting learning, independence.

New York Adaptive Golf works to break down barriers.

Henninger High School students illustrate alumna’s picture book.

Nine places where you can find syrup (and other maple products) in Central New York.

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THE PARENTING GUIDE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

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EDITOR Nearly two years ago, in our April 2020 issue, we featured Move Along, Inc., which offers a variety of adaptive sports programs for youth and adults. Last January, its founder, Greg Callen, decided to step away from that organization and start a new one: New York Adaptive Golf. “I just felt that [golf] was a good platform for individuals to get out in the sun, to get some socialization, and to think about something versus their injury,” he told me during a recent interview. Turn to page 16 to learn more.

In our annual inclusion issue, we talk to another non-profit organization, LAUNCH, which was founded more than three decades ago by a group of local parents. Since then, it has helped individuals of all abilities become more independent at work, school and home. Read the full interview on page 14.

In other local news, three students from Henninger High School recently created the illustrations for Philomena and the Name Game, a children’s book written by alumna Paola Benevento (page 18).

Rounding out our March digital issue: I visit the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology for this month’s Treat Yourself column (page 12); Family Times readers share how they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (page 6); and Janelle Davis talks to Robert Manipole, a Spanish teacher at West Genesee High School, in this month’s Educator of the Month feature (page 8).

COURTNEY KLESS EDITOR IN CHIEF

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What are your favorite things to do for St. Patrick’s Day?

QUESTION of the MONTH

“See family and friends.”

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“Go to the parade.”

– John

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“We make green pistachio cake. A family recipe from the 1970s. It is awesome!”

– Samantha

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“Make leprechaun traps with kids.”

– Connie

“Attend Utica St. Patrick’s Day parade.”

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“Wear green and run the Tipp Hill Shamrock Run.”

“Traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner.”

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Robert Manipole, Spanish Teacher at West Genesee High School

By Janelle Davis 1. What is your education background and what are you currently teaching?

Spanish has been one of the loves of my life since I’ve been going to school. My high school Spanish teacher, Señora McLaud, really had an impact on me. She always said I was really great at Spanish, but would be a lot better if I was more disciplined. She suggested I go into the military to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, Calif. I didn’t think much of it then, so after graduating, I went to Cortland State and majored in physical education. Joining the service was always in the back of my mind, so I took Señora McLaud’s advice and went into the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. I was lucky to be in the officer’s core. I was going to school full time learning Spanish. Each period, I had a teacher from a different Spanish-speaking country.

That’s where I truly fell in love with the language, people, cultures, etc. After the military, I went to Le Moyne College and majored in Spanish and minored in elementary education. In 2000, I started teaching Self Contained Bilingual Education at Seymour Elementary School in the Syracuse City School District. In 2004, I started my current position as the Spanish teacher at West Genesee High School.

2. You also have your Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership. How has your administrative experience been thus far?

While I was in the military, I found direction and it changed my life forever. Being in certain situations where leadership was necessary, I learned that I had all of the qualities to become a leader. It came easy to me. When teaching, I always thought about

being in some sort of leadership role, but I didn’t want to leave the classroom environment. I took a sabbatical to complete the LEADS program at Le Moyne College. When I did my internship as the 10th grade principal at West Genesee High School, it was during COVID, and I got to see the different hats you wear as a principal. During my internship, I noticed I was having less of an impact on students individually because I was no longer in the classroom. I found myself more detached from students and that was unsettling for me.

Right now, my path is right here with my students. I feel I can be more of a leader in my classroom than as an administrator. I’m one of the building union leaders, so I still have a leadership role.

3. What lessons have you learned about education during the pandemic?

One of the biggest things I’ve learned, and am still learning, is the impact the pandemic has had on the students’ social and emotional needs. It’s the first and foremost thing on my mind every day.

There are additional qualities that make up a good teacher today because the social and emotional needs of students are all over the place. The stresses and emotions of the students are manifesting themselves in many different ways. It’s our job to be the level to all of them. It’s not easy, but my stance is if not me then who? It’s the same approach I take with administration. People would always ask me why I want to become an administrator and my answer would be because if I want to see change, then I am the one who has to take initiative.

To read the full interview, visit familytimescny.com.

Janelle Davis is a freelance writer living in Fairmount with her family.

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ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Receives $1 MILLION DONATION

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Eric Allyn recently donated $1 million to the college in honor of his wife, Meg O’Connell. She previously served as interim president and chair of the Board of Trustees.

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Disney Princess – The Concert will visit the Landmark Theatre on Friday, April 15.

Families can enjoy more than 30 songs, including Let It Go, A Whole New World, and A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes. Tickets start at $25.50 (plus fees) and are available via LiveNation.com.

For more information, visit landmarktheatre.org/event/disney-princess-the-concert.

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With the money, OCC will create the “Meg O’Connell Center for Social Justice and Community Impact.” Each year, there will be a cohort of 20 students, and they will receive a stipend for volunteering and service-learning.

“This gift, one of the largest in our history, will support OCC students to engage with the community in work that will no doubt have an enduring impact on the future of Central New York,” said Mary Snyder, chair of the OCC Foundation Board of Directors, in a press release. “The OCC Foundation looks forward to engaging others to join with us in supporting this vision through OCC and its students.”

ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO Hosts 5K

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un past camels, penguins and more during the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s inaugural Zoo Run Run.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 23 – or you can begin running and walking now (when you register, there is a link for Strava, a fitness app). Either way, the minimum fee is $35 for non-members. There will also be a Hatchling Hustle Fun Run for children ages 7 and under.

“The Friends of the Zoo is always looking for ways to help provide the best care and enrichment for every animal, and we planned a 5K as a healthy way to support the health of our animals,” said Friends of the Zoo Executive Director Carrie Large in a press release. “While Naga is the star of this year’s Zoo Run Run, we hope every family, team, organizational group and individual will be inspired by all of our animals to get out and support their zoo.”

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re you hoping to catch a family-friendly play or musical this summer? Outdoor KIDDSTUFF shows are returning to the Hangar Theatre.

There will be four shows during the months of July and August: Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans (June 24-25); Three Little Birds (July 8-9); Dragons Love Tacos (July 29-30); and Red Riding Hood (August 27-28). Tickets will go on sale this month.

“We heard from parents last year that the outdoor performance space really enhanced the experience for the whole family,” said Managing Director R.J. Lavine in a press release. “Live outdoor performances embrace kids’ natural enthusiasm, and noise and movement, and create dynamic first experiences of theatre for young audiences. We are excited to work with the possibilities of the outdoors and are investing in improvements to make the experience accessible and inviting for everyone.”

For more information, visit hangartheatre.org/buy-tickets/ category/kiddstuff/list.

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Treat Yourself Visitors of all ages can learn about science, technology at the MOST | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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re you looking for a way to treat yourself – and to learn something new?

A visit to Syracuse’s Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology will accomplish both.

Then called the Discovery Center of Science, the MOST opened to the public on Nov. 15, 1981 (the museum celebrated its 40th anniversary in November).

“It actually opened as just a small little storefront museum on Clinton Street not too far from where we are now, and it came about because parents and families and community leaders were really looking for something like a science museum,” said Lauren Kochian, president of the MOST. “It started as these small little tabletop science experiments, then grew exponentially, and they outgrew the physical space. That is how we landed in the Armory building back in the 90s.”

Today, the MOST is home to 35,000 square feet of science and technology exhibits, including Lockheed Martin Flight & Space, the Rothschild Apothecary Shop, 12

the Dino Zone, and my personal favorite, the Earth Science Discovery Cave – “There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world because we actually designed it,” said Kochian. The museum’s IMAX theater is currently closed, but will reopen in April as a digital theater and a planetarium.

This was our first visit to the MOST. Tickets cost $12 for adults, but you are able to come and go throughout the day with your receipt. As we made our way around the museum, we discovered facts about everything from energy to the human body to the geology of New York state. I definitely learned a lot.

“Plan on spending a good amount of time,” said Kochian. “It’s a pretty big place…We’re right in Armory Square, so you can really have fun. You can go out to lunch and make it a day of it.”

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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‘Path to Independence’ LAUNCH provides support for learning, more | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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ince it was founded by a group of local parents in 1985, LAUNCH has helped individuals become more independent at work, school and home.

Family Times recently talked to Julie Freeman, director of education, about the non-profit’s history, its mission, and the services it offers (including three summer programs).

This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1. Can you tell me a little about the history behind LAUNCH, and how it grew into what it is today?

LAUNCH used to be known as the Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York (LDACNY), and that was founded in 1985.

It was formed by a group of parents who were concerned about their children’s educational needs and how the school was servicing them. This was primarily parents who had children with disabilities, mainly learning disabilities at that time, and they just felt like there were some things that might be missing. So, they came together and worked together in order to help each other and help their children.

The agency grew from there. In 2017, the name changed from LDACNY to LAUNCH CNY and the reason for that is because 14

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although we still serve many students with learning disabilities, we serve a greater variety than that. We also serve students on the autism spectrum, individuals with developmental disabilities, and individuals who don’t necessarily have a disability, but might have some other barriers to employment or recreation or independent living or learning. We will work with anyone who wants to progress their path to independence.

2. What is your goal or mission?

The main mission is to serve anyone who wants support for learning and to help them progress in their employment, their independent living, or the learning process.

3. Describe the programs and services you offer.

We have a variety. We have an educational consulting program for families who want some help navigating the school system.

We work as liaisons between families and schools. We have the summer programs, which is a large part of what I do. And then we have community living. That is for people who want some support with their independent living skills, so household management, cooking, housekeeping, etc. And then we have a recreation program, LAUNCH Recreation, and that’s an adult social rec. That’s an

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How can families sign up – and how soon?

They can go right to our website, launchcny.org/services/ summer-programs. Sooner rather than later because spots do fill. It’s a popular program and I know that families have been looking for it since we didn’t run it the last two years.

4. How can Family Times readers get involved with your organization?

I would direct them right to the website. There is all kinds of information there about how they can volunteer, how they can help donate. Financial support is always huge being that we are a non-profit. And then there are details about all the different services and the ways they can connect and take advantage of the things that we offer.

5. Is there anything else you would like to add? opportunity for individuals to gather with their friends and cultivate friendships. We also have an employment program to help individuals find and maintain successful, meaningful employment.

Can you tell me a little more about the summer programs?

We haven’t offered it the last two years because of COVID, but they have been around for a long time – the first one was in 1990.

It’s for students ages 6-16. We have three distinct programs. We have SAIL for children ages 6-11, and then we have Level-Up, and that’s for middle school learners, ages 12-13. And then we have LAUNCH Skills, it’s mainly called Learning Without Boarders, and that’s for high school students, ages 14-16.

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Our agency primarily serves individuals with disabilities, but our summer program is very inclusive. Students with and without disabilities are welcome to attend; anyone who is looking to help prevent the summer slide. That’s really what our focus is. We know with the addition of COVID, and the negative impacts of that on student learning, that our summer program will be even more important this year.

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times.

She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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‘This is Life-Changing for Me’ Callen, New York Adaptive Golf work to increase access to the sport | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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he weather is warming, and golfers around Central New York will soon be hitting the links.

One local organization is working to break down barriers to the sport.

“People can play it at any age,” said Greg Callen, the founder of New York Adaptive Golf. “I just felt that it was a good platform for individuals to get out in the sun, to get some socialization, and to think about something versus their injury.”

Callen knows from personal experience how important that is.

In 2005, he was paralyzed from the waist down after a fall from a balcony. Four years later, he founded Move Along Inc., a non-profit organization that offers adaptive sports. It began as a wheelchair basketball program for adults, and has grown significantly since then, offering eight programs ranging from adaptive cycling and sled hockey to kayaking and paddling.

After more than a decade with the organization, Callen decided to step away last January.

“My vision changed to wanting to stay in one lane,” he said. “I have a lot of contacts in the golf industry, and I decided to focus on developing a not-for-profit with the vision of golf being the An adaptive cart.

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“Reintegration is the focal point of all that I’ve done; to try to get individuals and their families back into society instead of staying at home and feeling not involved, not included, and not wanted.”

– Greg Callen, founder of New York Adaptive Golf

platform for reintegration for individuals and their families.”

With that, New York Adaptive Golf was born.

The organization – which Callen said is the first of its kind in New York state and is modeled after the Georgia State Golf Association Adaptive Golf Program – provides the adaptations an individual needs to play the sport. It held several clinics and community events during its first year (“the excitement surrounding it has been pretty immense,” said Callen), and is in the process of acquiring more adaptive carts. Callen estimates that the cost for each is between $12,000 and $30,000. New York Adaptive Golf also has an initiative to help veterans, and is working on a grant with the VA. “Our goal is to get four pieces of equipment to send out four veterans trained in cart access to play golf without the assistance of anyone else,” said Callen. “Sending one veteran out with their family has been achieved. Last year we had a veteran from Watertown that became part of our assessment program. We have a golf simulator, and we had him come down and do some indoor training. He got comfortable with a piece of equipment (the SoloRider was good for him because he still has some rigidity in his legs)…He then used the equipment to go out and play with his friends and became more independent with it. His quote was, ‘This is life-changing for me.’”

“Those are the impacts we’re trying to make. Big push on veterans, but very inclusive to all community members.”

To learn more about New York Adaptive Golf, visit newyork adaptivegolf.com.

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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What’s in a Name Henninger High School students illustrate children’s book by alumna | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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or her entire life, Paola Benevento’s name has been spelled or pronounced incorrectly.

“When you are constantly confronted with that as a kid, it makes you develop anxiety around your name and a discomfort,” she said. “And that’s something that’s really continued to follow me around through life. I’m 30 years old now, and in the last week alone, I’ve had that happen to me three times.”

Benevento, a Henninger High School alum, has been a teacher in the South Bronx for eight years, and has noticed a similar frustration in her classroom.

“Some of my students have names that may not be more common, and it’s like, ‘Oh, well that’s close enough.’ And it’s like, ‘That’s not close enough. That’s your name. That’s something you should really take pride in, and you should correct people with, even if it is uncomfortable,’” she said. “That was the urgency with it, where I said, ‘Ok, this isn’t just something I’m going through, but now it’s something I see my students going through from ages 6-13.’

And then as I started to share the story with more people, so many adults said, ‘Wow, this happened to me,’ or ‘This happens to my child.’ Again, that prompted the urgency of we have to keep going with this.”

Based on Benevento’s personal experiences, Philomena and the Name Game tells the story of Philomena, an Italian-Haitian-American fourth-grader, who is moving to a new school on the other side of town. She worries that her teacher and classmates will be unable to pronounce her name. Though some of her fears do come true, for the first time, her teacher takes the time to say her name correctly.

The class is then assigned a project where they must explore the history and meaning of their names.

“The story focuses on Philomena, but also all the students are now benefiting from digging deeper and speaking with family members to really understand and gain pride in their name,” said 18

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Philomena.

Benevento. “By the end of the book, she really starts to say, ‘Ok, I’m going to correct people, and this is how I’m going to say my name with confidence, and this is who I am without settling for a mispronunciation.’”

Benevento started a company, Empire Orange Publishing (she said its mission is to “highlight and elevate voices that exist

within spaces that are often overlooked or misrepresented by creating culturally and historically-relevant texts”), to publish her book and began her search for an illustrator.

“As a teacher, one of the things I’ve committed myself to over the years is giving my Unfinished Drawing of Philomena. students as many opportunities as possible. I’m big on real life experience, too,” she said. “Initially, I was looking at illustrators in Syracuse and New York City, because those are the two places that really shaped me as a person, then I said, ‘I can give the opportunity to an adult, or someone that is an up-and-coming illustrator, but if I’m really going to hold true to my mission statement, then I really want to give that opportunity to students.”

That eventually led Benevento to her alma mater. Her older sister was in the art program at the school, and Benevento remembers being in awe of the paintings and drawings that her fellow students were creating.

The rest is history.

“She reached out to me and told me the idea,” said Lori Lizzio, an art teacher at Henninger. “I thought about three students I had that were not only strong in the visual arts, but were also responsible and would be excited about this opportunity, and I reached out to them.”

They all said yes.

“Initially we had a meeting, all of us,” said Lizzio. “Paola told them all about the story, then she had a pretty clear plan for some of the pages on what she wanted, like ‘I want this to be a close-up of a front porch and a house.’”

Once Philomena was created and the pages were mapped out, the students divided up the work. Mario Meledez-Tellez drew the main characters, to maintain continuity, and Mellina DeSilvio added the backgrounds – both were hand-drawn on paper. The images were then scanned into a computer, and Lauren Cameron added the color.

“Everybody had an equal part,” said Lizzio. “I would look at the drawings and help them if I had to, but they really did work very independently, very professionally…I think it’s pretty cool that it’s an alumnus reaching out to current students with the sole purpose of making people aware of how talented some of the kids are in the city.”

Benevento hopes that Philomena and the Name Game will be available by the end of April.

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Sweet Spots Nine maple syrup producers in Central New York

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id you know March is the peak of maple syrup season?

Here are a few places you can find the sweet treat (and other maple products) in Central New York.

CRITZ FARMS Cazenovia’s Critz Farms offers family-friendly activities throughout the year. During maple season, families can take a wagon ride to the sugarbush, learn about production, and sample syrup.

Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia.

More information: critzfarms.com.

DUTCH HILL MAPLE Dave Williams founded Dutch Hill Maple in 1968 with 15 maple trees. Since then, the number of taps has grown to more than 7,500.

Maple syrup, maple crunch, maple BBQ sauce, and maple pops are

all available for purchase, but keep in mind, orders must be shipped or picked up.

Where: 1435 Dutch Hill Road, Tully.

More information: dutchhillmaple.com.

RED SCHOOLHOUSE MAPLE Located south of Lake Ontario, Red Schoolhouse Maple produces pure maple syrup. Make sure to also try some of its specialty products, including maple cream, hot maple mustard and sweet maple and apple cider vinaigrette.

Where: 2437 County Route 4, Fulton.

More information: redschoolhousemaple.com.

SCHOOLYARD SUGARBUSH Schoolyard Sugarbush’s name comes from its roots – the business started outside a one-room schoolhouse. Now in its fourth generation, it offers maple sugar, maple candy, and maple cream, along with several grades of its maple syrup.

Where: 5967 Appletree Point Road, Moravia.

More information: schoolyardsugarbush.org.

SHAW’S MAPLE PRODUCTS Inspired by a visit to a local high school during Maple Weekend, Shaw’s Maple Products was founded in 2007. Customers can choose from a variety of maple products: cotton candy, popcorn, seasonings, and of course, syrup.

Where: 7945 Maxwell Road, Clinton.

More information: shawsmapleproducts.com.

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SKANEATELES SUGAR SHACK Skaneateles Sugar Shack collects more than 100,000 gallons of sap each year, according to its website, shipping its products all over the world. Stop by its retail space about five miles south of the village to purchase maple syrup, maple cotton candy, maple sugar, and more.

Where: 2234 Benson Road, Skaneateles.

More information: skaneatelessugarshack.com.

SMOKEY HOLLOW MAPLE PRODUCTS Nearly five decades ago, the Hotaling family started making maple syrup with a wash tub and a campfire, eventually turning their hobby into a business in 1986. These days, they use a more modern process, selling everything from maple syrup to maple coated nuts to maple mustard.

Where: 8597 Pierce Road, Jordan.

More information: smokeyhollowmaplesyrup.com.

Chewy Maple Cookies Recipe courtesy of the New York State Maple Producers’ Association. For more recipes, visit nysmaple.com/recipes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine in a bowl: • 2/3 cup oil • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 1 cup sugar • 1 egg Mix together in a separate bowl: • 2 cups flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt

TIBBITTS MAPLE

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For five generations, the Tibbitts family has been producing syrup (and other maple treats) in New Hartford. Current products include maple syrup, granulated maple sugar, and maple cream.

Where: 8874 Tibbitts Road, New Hartford.

More information: tibbittsmaple.com.

Combine the two mixtures. Roll 1” balls of dough in sugar.

Flatten slightly on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. When you take them from the oven, they should still be light colored and almost look undone.

YARDLEY MAPLE Joseph Yardley, the founder of Yardley Maple, purchased his first evaporator when he was just 12 years old. Nowadays, the family-owned business taps more than 3,300 maple trees, according to its website, offering maple syrup, maple granulated maple, maple candy, and more.

Where: 524 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114 More information: yardleymaple.com.

• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

You can also use 1 teaspoon of ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in addition to the cinnamon and allspice or whatever mixture you like.

Makes about 30 cookies.

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This year, the annual statewide event will be held March 19-20 and 26-27. It will feature many family-friendly activities, including tours and pancake breakfasts. To learn more, visit mapleweekend.nysmaple.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Tuesday Crafternoons. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; repeats every Thursday through March 29. Children ages 3-10 and their caregivers can drop in each week to pick up a grab and go craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free.

Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Breakout Escape Room. 4:15-5 p.m. Children

Homeschooling 101. 11 a.m.-noon. Parents

in grades 2-5 must solve puzzles and riddles to “break out” before time expires. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Perler Bead Crafts. 4:15-5 p.m. Children

in grades Pre-K-2 can make crafts with perler beads. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 6376374. fflib.org.

Homeschool Hangout. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Families can get together for games, crafts, and activities.

This year, there will be two sessions: one for all ages, and one for tweens ages 10-13. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Women’s History Month Storytime. 6-7

p.m.; also March 8 & 15. Each week, attendees can read about two women, including Malala Yousafzai, Simone Biles and Dolly Parton. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Blippi The Musical. 6 p.m. Enjoy singing and dancing with the YouTube star. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse. $27.50-$67.50 (plus fees). landmarktheatre.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

considering a homeschool option can learn about getting started, documentation and more. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free.

Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

EcosySTEM Explorers: Animal Engineers.

10 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-8 can learn about birds – and their homes. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. $25/child (non-members); $15/each additional child (same session). Registration required: rosamondgiffordzoo.org/events.

EcosySTEM Explorers: Animal Engineers.

Nikon Small World. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; through

March 27. View the work of photomicrographers from a variety of scientific disciplines. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Included with admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

STEM Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; repeats ev-

ery Friday through March 25. Children ages 2-6 can take part in a session that encourages the scientific spirit through stories, music, and play. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Included with admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

2-4 p.m. Children ages 9-12 can learn about birds – and their homes. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. $25/ child (non-members); $15/each additional child (same session). Registration required: rosamondgiffordzoo.org/events.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Sunday Funday. 2-4 p.m.; repeats every Sunday

through March 27. Each week, families can enjoy storytelling, art making and more. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. $8/week for non-members; free/ages 12 and under. (315) 4746064. everson.org.

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MONDAY, MARCH 7 Messy Monday. 10 a.m.; also March 21. Families

can join Miss. Karen for sensory play. The session will also include a storytime. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

through a Leprechaun Trap, Coding Critters and more. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-19

can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create a geode terra cotta pot. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Homeschool STEAM Club. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Homeschooling children ages 5-10 can learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Homeschool STEAM Club+. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Homeschooling children ages 10-13 can learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Bumblebee Crafts for Kids. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Attendees can make bumblebee-themed crafts.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/ events.

Elementary Age STEM Fun. 4:30 p.m.

Elementary-aged children can explore STEM

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Sandpaper Printing. 4:15-5 p.m. Children in

grades PreK-2 can use crayons, sandpaper and fabric to create prints. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Kids’ Night Out. 5:30-9 p.m. Children ages

6-10 can take a tour of the zoo, play games and more. The event also includes a pizza party. $35/ non-members (per child). Registration required: rosamondgiffordzoo.org/events.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Saturday Family Fun. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Families can play board games, make crafts and more. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Create Your Own: Discover Nutrition Month. 10-10:15 a.m. Attendees can learn about

Nutrition Month. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Noon. Celebrate Irish culture with the moving spectacle of dancers, pipers, and floats. Parade begins at Clinton Square, proceeds on South Salina Street, and concludes at the intersection with Onondaga Street, Syracuse.

Free. syracusestpatricksparade.org.

Chess Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can play chess. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. Registration required: (315) 6767484. nopl.org/events.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS See Ongoing Events

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Irish Tales of Wit & Wonder. 11 a.m.-noon.

Children of all ages can join Mary Rys as she shares her favorite Irish stories. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

2nd Monday Club to Go. 6-7 p.m. Children in

grades 4-6 can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/bplchildrenteens, to learn how to make ice candles. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville. lib.ny.us.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Homeschool Chess Club. 1:30-3 p.m. Families can play chess. All levels are welcome. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

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March

MARCH 4: NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY MARCH 6: NATIONAL DRESS DAY MARCH 7: NATIONAL CEREAL DAY MARCH 12: NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DAY MARCH 23: NATIONAL PUPPY DAY MARCH 31: NATIONAL CRAYON DAY Source: nationaldaycalendar.com.

Young Writers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens can share

their current projects – and create new stories.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/ events.

Virtual Sing-Along. 6:30-7 p.m. Join the library on Zoom for a sing-along. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 4353395. onlib.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 STEAM Straw Rocket Challenge. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Attendees can make a straw rocket – and see how far it flies. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/events.

Kahoot Trivia Challenge. 4:15-5 p.m. Children in grades 2-5 can play Kahoot trivia. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

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

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY See Ongoing Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 See Ongoing Events

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

THURSDAY, MARCH 31

Be the Scientist. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore

Nature Club. 6-7 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can learn about mosses and lichens with SUNY ESF. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

the activities of a mechanical engineer. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free for participants. $12/adults; $10/seniors (65+). (315) 425-9068. most.org.

Create Your Own: Scribble Day. 10-10:15

a.m. Attendees can celebrate Scribble Day. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Sensory Friendly Time. 4:30-8 p.m. The

museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $5/non-members. (315) 425-9068. most. org.

March Baby Circle 10 a.m. This new monthly storytime is for infants up to 9 months. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 FIRST DAY OF SPRING See Ongoing Events

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 See Ongoing Events

MONDAY, MARCH 28 See Ongoing Events

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 See Ongoing Events

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 See Ongoing Events

ONGOING EVENTS

Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails.

Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900-foot 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.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 673-1350.

Baldwinsville Public Library Storytimes.

Storytime (ages 2-4): Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m.

Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Beauchamp Branch Library Storytimes.

Virtual Storytime: Thursdays, 9:30-10 a.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 See Ongoing Events

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 DIY Journal Making for Teens. 4-5 p.m. Teens can learn how to make a journal. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/events.

Comics & Crafts Book Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Children in grades 2-5 can discuss a new graphic novel each month. This session also includes a craft.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Geometric Canvas Painting. 4:15-5 p.m.

Children in grades 2-5 can create designs using paint and canvas. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-19

can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create an etched glass nightlight. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 See Ongoing Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 See Ongoing Events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3395. onlib.org.

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Central Library Storytimes. Children’s Story Time, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 4351900. onlib.org.

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Fairmount Community Library Storytimes.

Family Storytime (ages 5 and under): Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Music is Magic (ages 5 and under): Thursdays, 10 a.m. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Romantic – Classical & Modern. 6 p.m.; repeats every Saturday and Sunday through March 20. The Syracuse City Ballet will perform excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, La Esmerelda, and more.

Syracuse City Ballet, 932 Spencer St., Syracuse. $25. syracusecityballet.com/romantic.

Third Thursdays. 6 p.m. Attendees can explore the museum’s current exhibitions and enjoy a wine tasting. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Movies and the Masters. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy classi-

Irish Road Bowling. 10 a.m. This event for those 21 and over is a mix of golf, bocce and bowling.

Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool. $120/4-person team. (315) 453-6712. irishroadbowling.org.

cal and movie music from violinist Lisa Dondlinger.

Oncenter Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $20-$90 (plus fees).

(315) 299-5598. experiencesymphoria.org.

Have an event or an idea for Parents’ Night Out? Email courtneyk@familytimescny.com with more information.

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes.

Family Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Music & Movement: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 6376374. fflib.org.

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes.

Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5): Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes. Jigglebugs Live: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Virtual Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Family Story Time with Miss Karen: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

Virtual Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays, 7-7:30 p.m.

Virtual Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

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Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Storytots Story Time (ages 0-3): Mondays, 10:3011:15 a.m. Preschool Pals (ages 3-5): Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

NOPL Cicero Storytimes. Family Storytime:

Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/events.

NOPL North Syracuse Storytimes.

Storytime with Miss. Sarah: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round); Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May through November only). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Market Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings, and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. (315) 422-8647.

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Children’s Museum of Oswego. 7 W Bridge

St., Oswego. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8/ person (children under 1 are free). (315) 216-6387. cmoo.org. Visit town square, play with water, and learn about lake effect snow and the recycling process.

Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse.

Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 471-0593. eriecanalmuseum.org. The museum features eight permanent exhibits, including a canal town, full-size replica boat, and children’s area.

Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St.,

Syracuse. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8/adults; $6 seniors (65+); free/children ages 12 and under. (315) 4746064. everson.org. World-class museum includes Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles, with areas dedicated to portraiture, hands-on activities, and a classroom.

Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square,

Syracuse. Fridays-Sundays (plus February break), 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/ under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org. View life-size dinosaurs in the Dino Zone, visit the Earth Science Discovery Cave, learn about the human body, and more.

Onondaga Historical Association Museum.

320 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 428-1864. cnyhistory.org.

Syracuse’s only comprehensive local history museum, with exhibits on architecture, local industries, transportation, and more.

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Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Discounted admission in February: $5/adults; $2.50/senior citizens; $2/children; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Ongoing attractions include a snow leopard, an Amur tiger, and Humboldt penguins.

Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Tuesday-

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Admission: $8/general admission, ages 2-64; $7/ seniors; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter. org. Inspires people of all ages to discover the excitement of science through exhibits and programs.

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