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FAMILY TIMES • JULY 2015

4 • Editor’s Note 6 • Atypical Family A daughter finds her way in the water.

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Fireflies remind us of all that’s magical about summer.

12 • Recipe Doctor Make an icy treat with blueberries.

14 • Travel: Oswego The city on Lake Ontario’s shore offers opportunities to board boats, visit a fort and eat ice cream.

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18 • The Perfect Yard Sale With a little preparation, you can make money selling outgrown children’s items.

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Guide of Central New York

ISSUE NO. 159

PUBLISHER/OWNER Bill Brod EDITOR IN CHIEF Reid Sullivan editorial@familytimes.biz MANAGING EDITOR Bill DeLapp PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Michael Davis

eborah Cavanagh’s columns always tap into something universal about parenting. A running theme over the years has been waiting—patiently— for her daughter, Amanda, to reach a certain milestone.

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Tom Tartaro (Ext. 134) CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Meaghan Arbital

This month Deb writes about the obstacles Amanda faced in being able to enjoy swimming, fully and unreservedly (page 6). I don’t want to give it away.

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Also in this issue, Laura Livingston Snyder explains how to hold a successful yard sale (page 18), organizing your wares to maximize profits.

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER David Armelino

July is blueberry season—a perfect time to make ice cream with the fresh fruit. See Chris Xaver’s column on page 12 for the details.

In summer, if you’re lucky, you can spot fireflies in the early evening, at the edges of forests and in damp meadows. Linda Lowen writes about the magical experience of seeing the blinking lights on page 8.

Family Times is always looking for new voices and faces to feature in the magazine. If you have an interesting story to tell, I encourage you to email me at reid@ familytimes.biz and describe your idea. I’m also often looking for photos of kids of all ages and ethnicities. Do send me photos of your children for potential inclusion in our Capture a Moment feature. With photos, make sure to provide the child’s first name, age in the photo, where the child lives, and what’s going on in the picture.

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In the Swim

My daughter loved the water but could only go so far | BY DEBORAH CAVANAGH

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y daughter was always drawn to the water, but for years and years she wasn’t allowed to get her head wet.

When Amanda was 1 ½ years old she had a tracheostomy placed because of vocal cord damage from a surgery. This tube, located in her neck, gave her an airway to comfortably breathe, but it was also a direct path for water to reach her lungs if her neck was submerged.

Simply put, she needed to stay out of water. That was easier said than done. We have a family camp on Lake Ontario. She had many friends with pools. And, as luck would have it, she was one of those kids with a natural love for water.

Our summers became challenging as water time had to include all of us, all the time. We held her in our arms when she was small, swooshing her around so she could experience the feeling of floating and splashing. As she got older, we tried to give her a bit of freedom, letting her stand in wa6

ter and kick. She could sit with her bottom submerged as long as the water level was low. We attempted to teach her skills like kicking, blowing bubbles and moving her arms to simulate swimming. Always we were watchful and at the ready to swoop down and snatch her up and out if need be.

we were now dealing with an almost-teenager.

Finally, when she was 12, thanks to an incredible surgeon in Cincinnati, the tracheostomy tube was removed and the hole where it sat was closed. Amanda was given medical clearance to swim.

Back when I was a kid, I hated swimming lessons. I would feign sleep and pray that some sort of horrible, not-quite-deadly accident would delay our car so we would be too late to join in for the day. In my mind, the instructors were at least 6 feet tall. To me they were horrible, nasty ladies with evil thoughts in their heads. Unsuspecting parents sat in a soundproof room that allowed them to look down over the pool while torture occurred. Nightmare-inducing, I tell you.

But she had been programmed for as long as she could remember to “NOT GET YOUR NECK WET!” This was going to be tricky. We needed an instructor who understood our unique situation. This person needed to make lessons more about comfort and confidence in the water than technique. We needed someone who had an experienced bag of motivational tricks to get a girl into coolish waters to practice skill-building activities—like boring wall-kicking and bubble-blowing. Mind you,

We also needed an instructor who understood he or she might spend a whole year in the pool without Amanda ever being willing to put her face in the water. And this person couldn’t be scary.

I did not want Amanda to have the same experience. I wanted Mary Poppins in a swimsuit—spoonful of sugar and all that.

Lucky for me, I found someone pretty darn close at the East Area Family YMCA in Fay-

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7 etteville. She had a repertoire of games. She was sure enough of herself as an instructor to realize she did not have to follow the same format for every child. She was a mom, so she understood that goals could only be met at Amanda’s pace. And she had the magical ability to trick Amanda into thinking she was in charge.

It was slow going. The first year Amanda would go in up to her shoulders. She would dip the back of her head so her hair got wet, making it look like she had touched the bottom. She would put her lips on the water and blow. But she would not go under.

Amanda doggy-paddled. She reached down with her arm, grasping toys with her fingertips. But complete submersion was a big “No, thank you!”

We consoled ourselves by saying at least she could float. At least she was safe in the water. But there is something magical about swimming underwater. The effortless weightlessness. The silence. The blue completely surrounding you. I just felt in my bones she would love it.

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We took a break for the summer. We figured she would use her skills at Lake Ontario, pools and, of course, the ocean on vacation.

And on vacation is where we were one day in Kitty Hawk, N.C. All the kids were playing in various areas of the pool. As we adults chatted, I kept my eye on Amanda, who was sitting on the steps that led down to the shallow area. She sat there, looking at the sky. Watching the other children splashing and swimming.

Taking it all in.

Then, without warning, she slipped off the step and beneath the surface. Just about to jump, I watched.

Up she came, as if nothing important had happened. Smile on her face, back under she went. “Amanda went under!” I yelled to my husband, Brian.

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I grabbed his arm, “She meant to!” I said with a smile on my face. At that moment Amanda’s wet head reappeared. She looked in our direction and flashed a grin.

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Flashes in the THINKSTOCK

Dark

The prospect of fireflies adds magic to summer nights | BY LINDA LOWEN

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aye and Em know where the fireflies live.

Ask them, and my daughters will tell you: under the cedar trees where the myrtle’s so dense you can’t see the forest floor beneath. Ask when they come out, and my daughters will say: when the twilight’s so deep you can hardly make out individual trunks. When a fine mist rises at ground level, adding to the mystery and magic of the fey, blinking lights.

That’s where the fireflies live. That’s when they come out.

But you won’t ask, because grown-ups aren’t supposed to be interested in fireflies. Our fascination with lightning bugs supposedly ends when we learn the science behind the luminescence; the biology of why they blink and glow when other insects don’t; and the reality that they aren’t magic after all.

My family proves these suppositions wrong.

At ages 22 and 24, Em and Jaye are grown-ups. The driveway they once decorated with sidewalk chalk is now home to their cars. Beyond the blacktop and the sparse grass of the side lawn, the cedars hold court. On humid summer nights I witness one daughter or the other pull up 8

in her car, get out, pause, and scan the growing darkness, hoping for a glimpse of magic.

And on nights when they’re not out there, I am.

According to Kristian Demary, a biologist with the Boston Museum of Science, most flashing species of fireflies in the Northeast come out between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When my family first moved into this cedar-shaded colonial house two decades ago, it was early September—too late for firefly season. We had to wait nine months to see if our wooded hilltop neighborhood had the right combination of trees, moisture and grassy areas to create the ideal habitat.

My memory isn’t reliable anymore; it blinks on and off like a firefly attracting a mate. I can’t share the details of that first sighting because there were so many others through the days, weeks and months of firefly season. I remember that the woods behind the house came alive with pulses of light just at the moment it seemed too dark, too late to expect anything. The girls danced in the dim twilight, cupping their hands and swiping at flashes.

Jaye thrust her arm out to show me a streak of faint but steady light smeared

across her skin. Once I explained it was a smushed bug and that the glow wouldn’t last, she grew somber and vowed not to hurt any others.

We weren’t completely innocent of any crimes against nature. We ran outside with jars just like generations of kids and parents before us. But we only imprisoned our fireflies for a short while. We tried to be considerate jailers; we punched holes in the lid, placed a piece of damp paper towel at the bottom of the jar, added a handful of grass. Before we went inside and upstairs to bed, we always set them free.

The first flakes of snow often delight us; but by the time we see three feet on the ground the charm has melted away. Not so with fireflies. The girls and I could never get enough of that serendipitous, intermittent concert of pale color—those pinpoints of light blossoming, then fading into the dark, all within the span of an hour. Firefly season seemed to grow shorter the older my daughters got.

When Jaye went away to college, she emailed me a Pinterest link featuring faux fireflies in a jar. The instructions call for a clear glass vessel, three glow sticks and glitter. After snapping and activating the glow sticks, you snip off one end, squeeze

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Over the years, the backwoods have thinned. The violent Labor Day storm of 1998 knocked down some trees. Others fell when new neighbors clear-cut their land to install an in-ground pool. Still more trees were lost when one property owner decided a lawn would look nicer than brushwood. We don’t see any fireflies back there anymore.

Maybe it’s too open, too dry. Or maybe it’s due to the dwindling firefly population, occurring not just in our neighborhood but around the world according to Firefly.org.

But still, our side yard remains a reliable habitat. Between the dense growth of myrtle, the decomposing logs hidden beneath their glossy leaves, and the cooler northern exposure, there’s plenty of moisture and organic matter for the grub stage of the firefly’s life cycle, which lasts up to two years. The fact that the flying insects only glow during the last two weeks of their

lives makes their beauty even more poignant.

Facts About Fireflies

I stand just at the edge of the trees, looking for twinkling bursts of light moving low to the ground or floating up into the trees. When I spot them, I call Em over to watch them with me, and Jaye, too, if she’s home for a visit. Our unfailing awe and wonder is proof that we’re never too old for fireflies.

• Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are Lampyridae, a family of insects in the beetle order, Coleoptera.

So ask us where they live. Better yet, come over and watch them with us.

Summer may be short, and firefly season even shorter, but as long as the fall of night is heralded by those darting, glowing creatures just outside my door, I continue to believe. Magic is real. Anything is possible.

Linda Lowen teaches at the Downtown Writer’s Center and is co-producer and co-host of Take Care, a health and wellness radio show on WRVO. She lives in Syracuse with her husband. Her two daughters go by Jaye and Em in her writing.

• The insects prefer it hot and humid. They will not flash under 54 degrees F. The more intense the weather, the more they light up.

• Fireflies like moist areas such as wet meadows, forest edges, wild bogs, and stream and lake edges.

• They spend up to two years—most of their lives—as grubs, and the nighttime lights typically occur during the last two weeks of their lives.

• Although all firefly larvae (called glow worms) glow, not all adult fireflies flash.

• A firefly’s light is created by an enzyme in its tail that drives a chemical reaction.

• Some 175 species of fireflies are found in the United States. One species’ flash display varies in color, length, and pattern of repetition from another’s.

Sources: New York State Conservationist (June 2010), the publication of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; and Wikipedia

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Berry Good!

Use a summer favorite in this ice cream | Chris Xaver

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ummertime, summertime! Oh, what a glorious summer we’re going to celebrate after this past winter. And I am lucky enough to live within spitting distance of an “on your honor” blueberry patch. This place is spectacular. I love to take the grandkids there, giving them each a milk jug with the top cut off for the berries.

We eat as many as we pick—at least at first. Our tongues are blue, and we make a big contest out of how many each of us can pick. Of course, the littlest one tends to pick berries that are not quite ripe yet, so when we add those to our recipes they lend a bit of a sour note to the dish. No matter.

I don’t like things too sweet anyway.

We come home from the blueberry patch with seven to 10 pounds at a time.

And then the fun begins. We spread them out on a single layer on cookie sheets and pop them in the freezer (unwashed). Once they are rock hard, I pour them into zipper bags to use year-round. A rinse when I want to use them washes and thaws them at the same time.

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ahead of time is that these fruits come with their own protective system. There’s a “bloom” on them that protects their skin.

When we wash them, we wash that off.

Leave that protection on until right before you plan to eat them.

And for the recipe, you can use them fresh or frozen. Use them in most recipes frozen if that’s how you have them. It typically won’t change a thing. And researchers have found freezing blueberries does not lower their antioxidant or anthocyanin concentrations. The anthocyanins give the berries their color, which ranges from blue to red with a beautiful shade of purple in between.

Blueberries are one of those foods most of us want in our diets. I’m always looking for foods that are low on the glycemic index, and blueberries fit that bill. In fact, a 2010 study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that people with type 2 diabetes who added at least three servings of blueberries (along with other berries) to their diet showed significant blood-sugar regulation over a three-month period.

Another study in 2010 indicated con-

suming blueberries improves memory in older adults. Well now, that’s reason enough for me to eat more of them!

Blueberries also protect your heart.

Folks who consume one to two cups a day (over several months) have improved blood-fat balances and lower triglycerides.

Eating blueberries has been shown to protect blood vessels from the oxygen damage that can lead to clogging; and it’s been linked to lower blood pressure. The more I research blueberries, the more I feel like I need to plant a few bushes in my own yard!

So, on to my recipe. I have two versions of my blueberry ice cream for you. One is dairy- and sugar-free. The other is—not.

Neither has egg yolks. Summer is too fleeting to stand at the stove and temper eggs.

Quick and easy is how these ice creams are made.

Enjoy!

Chris Xaver, Ph.D., is a local TV and radio personality with three children and five grandchildren.

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Sugar- and Dairy-Free Blueberry Ice Cream

Blueberry Ice Cream 2 cups blueberries

2 cups blueberries

¾ cup sugar

Coconut cream from the top of two refrigerated cans (14 ounces)

1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup milk

of coconut milk

1 ½ cups heavy cream

4 tablespoons stevia

Pinch salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender until desired consistency.

Place berries, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Smash the berries.

Cool. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Place in an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions (mine is ready in 20 minutes).

Place in the ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions (mine is ready in 20 minutes).

No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a bowl and freeze. Stir every 20 minutes for three or so hours or until it reaches desired consistency.

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No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a bowl and freeze. Stir every 20 minutes for three or so hours or until it reaches desired consistency.

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By Eileen Gilligan

H. Lee White Marine Museum

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Fort Ontario

1 East Fourth St., Oswego. 343-4711. nys parks.com/historic-sites/20/details.aspx.

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f you’re looking for a new spot to take the kids on a summer day trip, consider Oswego, our own port city, just an hour from Syracuse on Lake Ontario.

Combined with a special event like a historic re-enactment at Fort Ontario or just for fun, a visit to Oswego can be designed by mixing and matching hanging out at the lake, touring an old Navy boat, bicycling through town or stopping for ice cream (OK, that’s a must-do).

I had no idea a fort could be fun until my two kids begged to climb up the side walls of Fort Ontario and walk around the path, just as soldiers patrolled a century ago. Running down the grassy walls was just as entertaining. To cool off, we entered the interior rooms, climbing down, seemingly into the walls, to peer through barred windows where soldiers had pointed their guns at the enemy.

We saw the prison room, started to get scared and headed back out into the sunshine of the courtyard, where soldiers dressed in period garb fired a few fake shots from authentic-sounding guns. We toured the officers’ quarters, a storehouse and more. We wandered outside the fort’s walls to the adjacent cemetery where gravestones date back more than 150 years, all of it overlooking the lake. Admission is free for children age 12 and under; $4 for adults.

Fort Ontario became an emergency shelter for refugees from Europe during World War II. By order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, nearly 1,000 refugees, mostly Jewish, were invited to Fort Ontario where the people of Oswego welcomed them. Older kids may appreciate a stop at the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center, located across from the fort at 2 East Seventh St.

The museum is dedicated to telling the stories of the 982 people who fled Europe for the safety of the United States.

Turning to naval history, cross to the west side of the city and drive as far as one can toward Lake Ontario via First Street. This will lead to the H. Lee White Marine Museum, located on the West First Street Pier. Open daily throughout summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum offers tours of its vessels, including the USAT LT-5 Major Elisha K. Henson, a large tugboat named a national historic landmark. Artwork and other maritime artifacts are on display throughout the museum, which also features child-friendly items from ships to touch and examine.

Landlubbers may want to stop at the nearby Oswego Railroad Museum, which boasts a swimming-pool-size (24-by-36 feet) model train layout of southern Oswego County in the 1950s. The museum, also on West First Street, is open from noon to 5 p.m. weekends in the summer through Labor Day. At lunchtime, head a few miles west to Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In on County Route 89, where the kids can run down to the lake and toss rocks into the waves while someone else gets the hot dogs, fish and fries to devour at outside picnic tables—or inside, if it’s raining. Save room for ice cream at Bev’s Dairy Treat, just a few hundred feet from Rudy’s, also located on the lakeshore. Both prefer cash.

Continue the sightseeing break with a drive back downtown and a visit to the River’s End Bookstore, on the corner of Bridge (Route 104) and West First streets. The locally owned shop offers a cute kids’ corner where they can peruse books and plan their next adventure. continued on page 16

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Safe Haven Museum and Education Center

2 E. Seventh St., Oswego. 342-3003.

H. Lee White Marine Museum 1 W. First St., Oswego. 342-0480. hleewhitemarinemuseum.com.

Oswego Railroad Museum

56 W. First St., Oswego. 343-2253. oswegocounty.com/oswegorailroad museum.html. $2, age 12 and up; $1, ages 6-12; free, age 5 and under.

Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In

78 County Route 89 at Fred Haynes Boulevard, Oswego. 343-2671. rudyshot.com.

Bev’s Dairy Treat

43 County Route 89, Oswego. 343-0839.

The River’s End Bookstore

19 W. Bridge St., Oswego. 342-0077. riversendbookstore.com.

Rice Creek Field Station

193 Thompson Road, Oswego. 312-6677. oswego.edu/academics/opportunities/ rice_creek_field_station.html. Free.

Fair Haven Beach State Park 14985 State Park Road, Fair Haven.

947-5205. nysparks.com/parks/12/ details.aspx.

Midway Drive-In Theatre.

2475 Route 48, Fulton. 343-0211. midwaydrivein.com.

Oswego Speedway

300 E. Albany St., Oswego. 342-0646. oswegospeedway.com.

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Pizza, bagel and other styles of eateries are nearby if you didn’t stop for a bite at Rudy’s.

Another potential outing is Rice Creek Field Station, part of the State University of New York at Oswego. Just drop by to stroll through the woods, gardens or fields. Families may sign up for walks, called “rambles,” led by a naturalist on most Saturdays in July and August.

Oswego is known as a top fishing destination. Try dropping a line from either side of the river in the city of Oswego. Or check out numerous locations, accessible by foot or boat, throughout the county: visitoswegocounty.com/fishing-hunting/ fishing/where-to-fish/. Some even fish at Fair Haven Beach State Park, located about 15 miles southwest of Oswego.

There’s great swimming in the lake, a playground and some bluffs to explore.

If you’re not ready to go home yet, pull into the Midway Drive-In on Route 48, just south of Minetto, about 7 miles outside Oswego, and catch a double or even triple feature. Showings usually begin with a G-rated or family-oriented movie, followed by a movie or two aimed at teenagers and up. Sunday-night movies have open captions when available.

Kids age 6 and under are free; it’s $3 for children under 12; and age 12 and up cost $8. Make sure you get some of the freshly popped popcorn and other treats from the concession stand. Hold onto your ticket stub for the free pizza drawing between films. The small-town, family atmosphere at reasonable prices makes for a pleasant night. Change into pajamas in case anyone falls asleep during the show or on the way home.

Safe Haven Museum and Education Center

For live-action excitement, head east to the Oswego Speedway for racecar competition each weekend through the summer and into the fall.

If you can’t get it all done in one visit, try again in the fall when changing leaf colors and a pumpkin farm can be added to the attractions.

Eileen Gilligan, an award-winning writer and mother of two, lives in Baldwinsville.

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First, pick a date. Typically, you want to avoid having yard sales on holiday weekends.

They aren’t successful unless you receive heavy traffic from vacationers. Run ads a week or two beforehand. Choose whatever media you’re comfortable with such as Craigslist, Facebook or the newspaper.

Don’t forget signs at busy intersections and at the ends of your road. Increase foot traffic by inviting neighbors to participate in a block sale. My parents open their ultra-organized garage each year for the townwide sale in Mexico and advertise as a four-family stop (or however many family members participate). They consistently bring in several hundred dollars.

(Keep in mind the influence of weather on traffic, so have a backup plan for your setup.)

Highlight a theme to attract the right customers (baby items vs. antique furniture). In my experience Fridays and Saturdays are the best days; fewer people come on Sundays. And say “no early birds” if you don’t want people showing up at 6 a.m. while you’re still in your pajamas.

Putting in Time Most people underestimate the amount of time it takes to pull together a good sale.

I consider that time an investment. As with anything, diligence pays off. No one, especially busy parents of young children, has time to paw through a cardboard box full of random clothes.

Take a few evenings after dinner or on a weekend to go through each room, bin or closet to see exactly what stays and what goes.

Think seasonally. The winter gear that’s just been shed may not fit the little one next fall, so don’t hang on to it. Still not sure? If it hasn’t been used in over a year, it’s probably safe to sell.

Bundling is important to maximize a sale and clear space (more on that later), so choose items that are in good condition. Some kitchen items we pulled were wedding gifts we never used. I needed a few weeks on the clothes alone even though they were separated into

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Ah, my favorite. Think like a department store, and keep similar things together: Housewares, Toys, Bedding.

Baby toys and baby clothes are often top sellers because they are used briefly and outgrown in very good condition.

These need to be broken down further and separated.

Imagine a mom of a 12-month-old daughter seeing everything you have for that child on one rack as opposed to her having to circle a picnic blanket, table or box looking for that size.

Allow her to see not just one item but all of them. Use black markers on signs to identify and state the cost. It’s OK to have groups of items for the same amount with one price, and it eliminates unnecessary marking. Customers who know this up front are able to browse in their price range.

Making your own wooden clothing racks can be a good investment if you have the space to store them and the know-how to make them.

Don’t forget to go to the bank to get lots of small bills and change!

If the sale is large, be sure to have a few extra people available. Helpers can deter dishonest people from pocketing goods.

We invite a favorite aunt or cousin to keep us company and help out.

Playing some good music and springing for doughnuts and coffee doesn’t hurt.

If your helpers have items to sell, simply put their initials on the price stickers to keep the proceeds separate. Keep the cash box tucked away from visitors. Wearing an over-the-shoulder bag with the money inside is safer.

Include the immediate family in this event and encourage school-aged children to have a lemonade stand. They can learn firsthand about marketing and management.

The Right Look Yard sales that are neat and clean, with reasonable prices, are profitable. If a garage is used for part of the sale, set up as much as possible the night before. Use plain, colored plastic cloths to keep the attention on your wares. Large or brightly colored items closest to the road attract drivers’ attention.

Here is where bundling pays off.

Maximize a sale by putting outfits together if possible; then use a clothing rack or improvise for something similar and mark each size with a separator. If a buyer can’t see it, she won’t know she can’t live without it.

The goal is to have nothing left to bring back inside, so spend a little money on a couple dozen plastic hangers and package of safety pins. Baby clothes are the easiest to assemble since most are complete outfits. Include bonnets with sundresses and ball caps and jackets with denim.

For toddler sizes and up, pin a top and bottom together. My last sale listed all outfits at $2 each. Sometimes putting a stray skirt with a coordinated onesie gets rid of both faster.

Put loose items, such as socks, hair accessories or tights together in baggies and discount them. We put all small crib toys in a box with a general price of 50 cents each or three for $1. Be open to hagglers. A shopper offered a larger bill for the whole box and we happily took it.

As you sell items, reorganize so everything appears fresh and orderly. Lower prices if items aren’t moving. Make prices rock bottom if they are not destined to return to the house—but please consider donating gently used items to local charity stores instead of pushing leftovers to the curb.

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

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To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website.

There will also be entertainment and children’s activities. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Minimum goal: $110. 701-3891. www.rideandrun. org.

Friday, June 26

Jamesville Balloonfest. 9 a.m.-11

Alpacas at the Library. 11 a.m.

All ages can meet an alpaca or two from Cedarvale Farm Alpacas. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration preferred: 492-1727.

Paine Summer Reading KickOff. 2:30 p.m. Kids can explore the

theme “Every Hero Has a Story” with a game about heroes, and they can enjoy refreshments and get a chance to learn about the library’s summer programs. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 4355442.

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p.m.; through June 28. Amusement rides daily; flights of more than two dozen special shape and hot air balloons, weather permitting. Live music acts and arts and crafts fair. Jamesville Beach Park, Apulia Road, Jamesville.

Free admission; some attractions additional cost. General information: 703-9620; balloon rides: 263-0385. www.syracuseballoonfest.com.

p.m.; through June 28. See June 26 listing.

Cherry Festival. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; also June 28. Festival activities include picking of cherries (sweet and sour); a petting zoo and carnival games; hay rides; live music; and baked goods, ice cream, cheese and crafts for sale.

Varick Winery & Vineyard, 5102 Route 89, Romulus. Free admission. 5498797. www.varickwinery.com.

Frog Catching Party. 10:30 a.m.-

p.m. See June 26 listing.

Cherry Festival. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

See June 27 listing.

Garden Railway Open House.

Noon-4 p.m. See a 500-foot layout of a 1930s town of redwood and cedar buildings; two mainlines; a trolley; and lots of shrubs and flowers. Home of Carl and Thelma Cramer, 7141 E. Carter Road, Rome. Free. 225-4957 or 281-5491.

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Beauty and the Beast. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version of the tale, in which children in the audience can dress as a fairy tale character and help Beauty teach the Beast to be kind and have good manners. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $5. 449-3823.

July 2. Kids age 4 and up can hear Bible stories, enjoy music, make crafts and more. Weedsport First Presbyterian Church, 8871 S. Seneca St., Weedsport. Free. Registration required: 834-9212. www.cokesburyvbs.com/ vbsweedsport\.

Shakespeare in the Grass. 5:30 p.m.; through June 28. See June 26 listing.

Saturday, June 27

Sunday, June 28

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Jamesville Balloonfest. 9 a.m.-10

noon. Look for frogs at Phillips Pond, accompanied by naturalists. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. Register: 6731350. www.baltimorewoods.org.

Shakespeare in the Grass. 5:30 p.m.; through June 28. A performance of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. Food and ice cream available for purchase.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

Thornden Park amphitheatre, entrances at Ostrom Avenue and Madison Street, South Beach Street, Ackerman Avenue, Syracuse. Donations. 4761835. www.syrsf.org.

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Frogs and Fireflies. 8:30-9:30

p.m. Participants age 7 and up can go on an evening hike and learn about frogs and fireflies. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. Register: 673-1350. www.baltimorewoods.org.

Little Moe Walk/Run. 8:30 a.m.

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Monday, June 29 VBS at Weedsport First Presbyterian. 9 a.m.-noon; daily through

Baby Bop. 10:30 a.m.; Mondays & Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. A lively storytime for babies with caregivers, featuring bouncing rhymes, short books and songs. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 263-8749.

Lego Block Party. 11 a.m. Chil-

dren in grades K-8 can take part in guided Lego activities for different ages and participate in contests. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Beauchamp Summer Reading Kick-Off. 2 p.m. Learn about the

library’s programs—with a superhero theme this year—to keep kids reading over the summer. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3395.

Tuesday, June 30 Betts Summer Reading Kick-Off. Noon. Kids of all ages

can register for summer reading and enjoy an ice cream social. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-1940.

Balloon Art and Bubbles. 1-3 p.m. Jeff the Magic Man makes balloon art (1-2 p.m.) and Doug Rougeux juggles bubbles (2-3 p.m.). Also face painting and other activities on the lawn (indoors if it rains). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Tie Dye Event. 2 p.m. Bring a shirt or other fabric item to tie dye. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Galaxy T-Shirts. 2:30 p.m. Stu-

dents going into grades 6-12 can create a T-shirt with a galaxy design using the library’s materials. Bring a clean black T-shirt. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. 454-4524.

Wednesday, July 1 Explore Engineering. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesdays, through Aug. 26.

Participants can learn how to build a bridge out of copy paper that is strong enough for a radio-controlled truck to cross. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $10/adults; $8/seniors and ages 2-11. 425-9068, Ext. 2163.

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2 p.m. A Syracuse police officer talks about his work. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian can also receive a Safe Child photo card. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Teen Geeks Lite. 6-8 p.m. Teens

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

Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Thursday, July 2 Princess Party. 2-3:30 p.m. Kids age 5 and up can dress up like a princess, make a princess crown and more.

NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free.

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Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 5:05 p.m. Cheer the hometown Minor League Baseball team as they face the Pawtucket Red Sox on the grass field.

Alliance Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $5-$12/adult; $4-10/ age 12 & under, age 62 & older. Parking: $5. 474-7833.

p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Ruby Tuesday, 3220 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.

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p.m. Catch the Syracuse Chiefs in action against the Pawtucket Red Sox, then see a dazzling fireworks display presented with the city of Syracuse.

NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. Free with voucher. Parking: $5. Voucher information: 473-4330. www.syracuse.ny.us/parks.

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

(607) 272-0600.

Sidewalk Art. 2:30 p.m. Preschoolers through children entering grade 5 can draw, play games and cool off with sundaes. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Sidewalk Art Contest

aspect of science. Upcoming topics include: the reason for the seasons; insects; and uses of plants. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. www. sciencenter.org.

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

events include the Stickley Chair Race (9:30 a.m., in front of Swan Pond); parade (10 a.m.); Family Fun Zone (11 a.m.-6 p.m., baseball field); contests and games (noon-2 p.m., Fayetteville-Manlius baseball field); and fireworks (dusk). Arkie Albanese Ave. and other locations, Manlius. Free.

682-7887. www.manliusvillage.org/ recreation.aspx/

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a.m. Kids can do activities associated with Dinosaurs Before Dark. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.

Free. 449-2948.

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Robotics Design Challenge. 6 p.m.; also July 12 & 19. Young people ages 12-18 can design and build Lego EV3 robots that will complete a special mission. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free.

Registration required each week: 4921727. www.oflibrary.org.

Monday, July 6 Signing Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m.; also July 20. Children ages 3-6 can learn six to seven signs that correspond to the week’s story. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. www.fflib.org.

Potty Learning at Night. 11:45 a.m. Emily Pollokoff will teach parents options for modifying potty training or elimination communication practice at night so everyone can get sleep; kids and babies welcome. Chicks & Hens, 3150 Erie Blvd., Syracuse. $10. emily@ godiaperfree.com.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 1:05 p.m. Vs. Pawtucket Red Sox. See July 5 listing.

Mystery Game Monday. 2 p.m.; also July 13, 20 & 27. Kids age 5 and up can play a different game each week, with challenges, party games and a chance to invent their own games together. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

Craftastic Critters. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; also July 13 & 20. Kids ages 5-10 can drop in to make a different craft each week. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

637-6374.

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Hip-Hop Dance Workshop.

Little Gather. 11 a.m.-noon.;

10 a.m. The Syracuse School of Dance presents an easy intro to hip-hop movement with elements of poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ as well as freestyle movement. For age 12 and up. Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will also be offered there. Southwest Community Center Library, 401 South Ave., Syracuse. Free. 671-5814.

Outdoor Storytime. 10:15 a.m.;

also July 14, 21 & 28. Children age 5 and under with a caregiver can enjoy stories outside, presented by Liverpool Public Library. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Free to Be. 10:30-11:15 a.m.; also

July 14, 21 & 28. Children ages 3-6 can take part in this early childhood music and acting class with live guitar music.

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

Sinbad the Sailor. 11 a.m. Melanie Zimmer of Dancing Bear Puppet Theater presents the tale of the adventurous sailor. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Make a Superhero Costume.

2 p.m. Kids can design their own superhero cape and mask. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

DIY Club. 2 p.m.; Tuesdays, through Aug. 18. Kids ages 10-18 can make a different do-it-yourself project at each session. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.

Free. Registration required each week: 492-1727.

Dr. Seuss Party. 2-3 p.m. Cele-

brate the author with food, activities and cartoons for the whole family.

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

Make Your Own Comic. 2-5 p.m. Kids can make their own strips on the library’s Creation Lab computers.

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

Wednesdays through Aug. 12. Parents with children age 3 and up can see all kinds of entertainment, from magic shows to storytelling, and get a chance to introduce little ones to the museum. The artist at the first show will build an elaborate mousetrap out of balloons, with volunteers from the audience participating. Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning. Admission: $18/adults; free/17 and under.

(800) 732-6845. www.cmog.org.

Karate Demo. 1-2:30 p.m. An instructor from Impact Martial Arts Team Sgarlata teaches a bullying-prevention workshop and leads kids through drills to help them carry themselves with confidence. For kindergarten-age kids and older. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero.

Free. Registration required: 699-2032.

Meet Batman and Company.

2 p.m. Meet Batman and some of his friends—and enemies! Get your picture taken with one of the guests or a special prop. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3395.

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2 p.m. Hampstead Stage Company presents the Greek myth, using mask work, poetry and sword play to dramatize the adventures of Hercules and other legendary heroes. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. 446-3578.

Tie-Dye Shirts. 2 p.m. Teens can

create a tie-dye shirt. The library will provide one shirt per person, but participants can bring their own socks, hats or other items to dye as well.

Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

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

watch anime on the large screen, take part in drawing and trivia contests, and more. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Pediatricians each accompanied by an adult, can hike, play games and do crafts. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $7/session; $30/5 sessions. Registration required: 638-2519.

Smart Play. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

a 30-minute tour of Handmade: The Art of Susan Roth with their baby. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Suggested donation: $5. 4746064. www.everson.org.

Meet an American Girl Author. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 8-14

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. www. fflib.org.

can meet Kathleen Ernst, author of the Caroline series of American Girl books. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Shark Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon.

July 12. Enjoy aspects of Arabic culture such as traditional dances, a souk full of crafts, pastries and other food.

There’s also a playground for the kids.

St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. Free admission. 488-0388. www.steliasny.com.

Kids ages 4-8 can listen to stories about sharks and make shark crafts.

NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 458-6184.

Family Music Jam. 2-3 p.m. Come hear story songs and join in with rhythm instruments, or bring your own. Fun for all ages. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Puppet Show. 2-3 p.m. Melanie

Zimmer of Dancing Bear Puppet Theater presents “Sinbad the Sailor.”

NOPL at Brewerton, 5437 Library St., Brewerton. Free. 676-7484.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. 4-10 p.m.; through

Saturday, July 11 Gemworld. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; also July

Defying Gravity. 2-3 p.m. Kids can learn how gravity works and make cool experiments. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

637-6374. www.fflib.org.

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10-11 a.m.; Fridays through Aug. 14.

Kids in fifth grade and older will learn about nature, gardening, habitat and more through journal keeping and a variety of activities. Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: 699-2032. www.nopl.org.

Summer Home Series. 10 a.m.; also July 17, 24 & 31. In the first session, design and build a house for a fairy or a gnome. In future sessions, create homes for amphibians and other creatures. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 Route 80, Sherburne. $3 suggested donation.

(607) 674-4733.

Basic Bike Repair. 11 a.m. Kids age 8 and up can discuss chain and tire maintenance, brake tuning and basic bike fitting. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

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Fireworks follow this game. See July 5 listing.

12. The annual show features hands-on education exhibits and demonstrations plus gems, fossils, minerals and more for sale. SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. $7/adults; free/ under 12 with adult. 672-5328. www. gmss.us.

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Registration required: 454-4524.

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Garden Railway Open House.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. See a large layout with distinctive water features and multiple operating trains; presented by the CNY Large-Scale Railway Society.

Robert and Marie Loran, 102 Mohawk Ave., Central Square. Free. 668-9582.

Fishing Class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids

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

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Snow White. 12:30 p.m. The Magic

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Syracuse Chiefs Baseball.

7:05 p.m. Vs. Rochester Red Wings.

Fireworks follow this game. See July 5 listing.

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St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. Noon-6 p.m. See July 10 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 1:05 p.m. Vs. Rochester Red Wings. See July 5 listing.

Monday, July 13 Fairies and Elves at Strong.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.; daily through July 17.

During this week’s themed activities, view a display of fairy houses; make an insect craft; try on a pair of butterfly wings; meet a woodland fairy or elf; and more. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester.

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educator from the MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) teaches participants about such superpowers as invisibility and electricity, and explores the science behind them. Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will be offered there. Minoa Library, 242 N. Main St., Minoa. Free. 656-7401.

DCL Crafts at the Beach. 2 p.m.; Mondays, through Aug. 3. Join the crew from the DeWitt Community Library and make a different craft each week. For this week’s craft, a Sharpie tie-dye, participants are asked to bring an item to dye. Jamesville Beach, Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Park admission: $7. 446-3578. dewlib.org.

Tuesday, July 14 Stained Glass DIY. 1-4 p.m.

Young people age 12 and up can create an easy stained-glass item with provided materials. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-1940.

Dan the Snakeman. 3 p.m.

Children age 5 and up can experience reptiles up close. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3797.

Wednesday, July 15 Kids Cook. 2-3 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can create delicious recipes to try and to take home. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

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

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the dwarfs save Snow White from the Wicked Queen. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $5. 449-3823.

Medieval Times. 6-8 p.m. Visit

different stations and learn about daily life in medieval Europe, courtesy of the Barony of Delftwood, part of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Topics include fencing; music and dancing; fiber arts; heavy weapons; and heraldic face painting.

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

Thursday, July 16 Tinker Tots. 10:30-11 a.m.

Children ages 2-6 will have handson opportunities to learn, explore and invent. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

637-6374.

Superhero Science. 11 a.m. An educator from the MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) teaches participants about such superpowers as invisibility and electricity, and explores the science behind them.

Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will be offered there. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-1940.

Daytime Astronomy. 1-3:30 p.m. Participants will explore the daylight world using telescopes and the nighttime world using iPads. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. www. fflib.org.

Make a Miniature. 2 p.m. Kids

can create a clay superhero and put him or her to the test in a miniatures game. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-3395.

Paul Antonio Magic. 2 p.m. This

magic act takes audience members on a journey through the eyes of a hero, showing them the different superpowers that ordinary people can have. Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will be offered there. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

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Comic book writer Tom Peyer shows kids ages 6-12 how to create their own superhero. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 435-5326.

Percy Jackson Party. 7 p.m.

Young people ages 8-18 can take part in activities including a trivia contest, games and more. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. See July 5 listing.

Friday, July 17 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6

p.m.; through July 19. See thousands of hot rods, (pre-1980) classic and custom cars and trucks. Celebrities are always a feature of the event. (Buy tickets in advance and pay $13 for adults, $6 for kids.) State Fairgrounds, Geddes. $18/adults; $8/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and under. (800) 753-3978. www.rightcoastcars.com.

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Bob’s Party Pets Open House.

Noon-4 p.m. Kids can go on a safari adventure. Pick an animal to name and stuff. Also enjoy animal face painting, themed music and more. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place, 219 Route 57, Phoenix. $25/child. Registration required: 695-2211. www.kidzclubfun. com.

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Summer Games on the Lawn.

1-2 p.m. Kids from prekindergartners to grade 6 can take part in super-sized Scrabble, hula hooping, juggling, bubble activities and life-size Angry Birds. And there’ll be ice cream! Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310.

Syracuse Jazz Fest. 5-10:30

p.m.; also July 18. The annual event features performances by the young musicians of the City of Syracuse Parks & Rec All Star Band (5 p.m., Friday) presented by the Carrie Lazarus Fund for Extraordinary Talent; headliners Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (9:30 p.m., Friday) and Aretha Franklin (9:30 p.m., Saturday); fireworks (after Aretha Franklin on Saturday); and many other acts.

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1 through 5 and accompanying adults (maximum of four people per canoe). Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $20/family. $4/parking. Registration required: 638-2519.

Garden Railway Open House. 10 a.m.-3

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p.m. See a large model train layout with a European theme and a stream running through the center; presented by the CNY Large-Scale Railway Society. Jon and Judy McCumber, 7697 Berkshire Parkway, Manlius. Free. 682-1780.

Frog Catching Party, July 18 Syracuse. Admission: free. Parking fee. www. syracusejazzfest.com.

Walk on the Wild Side. 5:30-8:30 p.m. A

night filled with animals, games, prizes and entertainment, including Amy Robbins from 93Q, raises money for Make-A-Wish Central New York. Wild Animal Park, Lakeport Road, Chittenango. $25/ adults; $20/ages 3-12; free/age 2 and younger. 475WISH. cny.wish.org.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs.

Gwinnett Braves. Fireworks follow this game. See July 5 listing.

Star Party. 9-11 p.m. p.m. Participants can see the Milky Way and deep space objects through telescopes. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9/individual.

Register: 673-1350.

Saturday, July 18 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 19. See July 17 listing.

Family Canoe Outing. 9 a.m. A naturalist

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Frog Catching Party. 10:30-noon. Children

and parents can learn how to catch and release frogs at Phillips Pond. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9/ person. Register: 673-1350. www.baltimorewoods. org.

Paws and Books. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-12 can read a story to a dog trained as a Canine Good Citizen. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Fishing Class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids of all ages

can learn how to fish with Spider Rybaak. Live bait and lures will be used; bait and tackle are provided.

Those over age 16 must have a valid New York state fishing license. Oneida Fish Hatchery, 3 Hatchery Road, off Route 49, Constantia. Free. srybaak@yahoo.com.

Snow White. 12:30 p.m. See July 11 listing.

Woofstock. 2-8 p.m. Fundraising concert and

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Karate Demonstration. 3-4 p.m. Adults and school-aged children can learn from Roland Sims of Peaceful Fists Karate how to handle conflict, develop self-esteem and foster a positive attitude.

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Thursday, July 23

Syracuse Jazz Fest. 5-10:30 p.m.

ages 3-8 can learn what worms eat, what they’re doing underground and how they are important in an ecosystem. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

Registration required: 637-6374. www.fflib.org.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. Fireworks follow this game. See July 5 listing.

Sunday, July 19 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. See July 17 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 1:05

p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. See July 5 listing.

Symphoria Brass Quintet.

6 p.m. Bring seating and a picnic.

Thornden Park amphitheatre, entrances at Ostrom Avenue and Madison Street, South Beach Street, Ackerman Avenue, Syracuse. Free. www.experiencesymphoria.org.

Monday, July 20 Grandparent/Grandchildren’s Fishing Days. 10 a.m.-

noon or 1-3 p.m.; Mondays through Fridays, through July 31. Grandparents can enjoy quality time with their grandchildren; prizes awarded for largest fish each session. Bait and poles provided. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $3/child; free/accompanying adult. Register: 689-9367.

Worms. 10:30-11:15 p.m. Kids

Zoo to You. 11 a.m. Live zoo animals visit the library with an educator from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. Learn fascinating facts and get a close look. Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will be offered there. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free.

435-1940.

Saving for a Goal Program.

Noon. Parents can attend a lesson on the importance of saving with their children, in K-5. Participants will get tools to create savings jars of their own to bring home. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse.

Free. 435-5320.

Moreland the Magician.

Tuesday, July 21

1:30 p.m. David Moreland presents his show “There’s a Hero at Your Library,” a blend of magic, puppetry, comedy and a final skit that stars kids in the audience. Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will also be offered there. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Eat Like a Hero. 2 p.m. Program

Dog Hero. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages

combines literacy and cooking skills.

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

Superhero Science. 2 p.m. An

educator from the MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) teaches participants about such superpowers as invisibility and electricity, and explores the science behind them.

Program takes place at other county libraries throughout the summer; check with your local branch to see if it will also be offered there. Northeast Community Center Library, 716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Free. 4726343, Ext. 3.

Wednesday, July 22 Tie Dye at the Library. 1-2:30 p.m. Bring a cotton T-shirt or other small item to dye. The library provides dye, gloves and instruction.

Wear old clothes! Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

457-0310. lpl.org.

Jeff the Magic Man. 2-3 p.m.

Kids age 5 and up can follow Jeff on a magical journey filled with stories and fascinating characters. NOPL at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 458-6184.

5-12 can meet a Syracuse Police K9 Unit dog who helps solve crimes.

Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free.

435-5326.

Henna Body Art Workshop.

4-5:30 p.m. Suzanne Masters shows participants how to create symbols that express themselves. Those under 18 must have a signed parental consent form to take part. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Register by July 22: 435-3395.

Oswego Harborfest. 7-10:30 p.m.; through July 26. A stage with kid-friendly entertainment, plus crafters, midway rides, and music in the parks and along the shores of Lake Ontario; don’t miss the fireworks over the harbor. Free admission. 343-6858. www.oswego harborfest.com.

Friday, July 24 Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 26. Nearly 200 artists, entertainers and craftspeople sell their wares. Columbus Circle, Syracuse.

Free admission. 422-8284. www. downtownsyracuse.com.

Oswego Harborfest. Noon-

10:30 p.m.; through July 26. See July 23 listing.

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

Animal Demonstrations; see Ongoing Events

Teen Mystery Party. 2 p.m.

Young people age 12 and up can come in to solve a mystery. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-1940.

Stage of Nations. 5-10 p.m.; also July 25. Native American music, dance and crafts. Also sustainability exhibits at Blue Rain EcoFest. Hanover Square, Syracuse. Free. 479-5299.

Saturday, July 25 Syracuse New Times and Family Times Street Painting.

8 a.m. (registration). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (drawing and judging). Rain date: July 26. Artists, young and old, decorate

squares of sidewalk with chalk and compete for prizes. Montgomery Street near City Hall, Syracuse. Free for spectators. Participants: $10/age 17 and younger; $20/adults. Add $5 for registering after July 10. www.syracusenewtimes.com.

Arise and Ride at the Farm.

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

Pledges. 671-2909. www.ariseinc.org.

Cazenovia Library Book Sale.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.; also July 26. Thousands of books for kids and adults. Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany St., Cazenovia. 655-9322. www.cazenoviapublic library.org.

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Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through July 26. See July 24 listing.

Oswego Harborfest. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.;

through July 26. See July 23 listing.

Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike. 11 a.m.;

also July 29. See July 1 listing.

Northeast Jazz and Wine Scholastic Fest. Noon-3 p.m. Part of the week-

end-long jazz festival, the Scholastic Fest focuses on young local jazz musicians. Clinton Square, Syracuse. Free. 479-5299.

Stage of Nations. Noon-10 p.m. See July

24 listing.

Snow White. 12:30 p.m. See July 11 listing.

Drop in Family Games. 1 p.m. Kids

ages 5-12 can come in and pick an age-appropriate game. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Syracuse New Times and Family Times Street Painting, July 25

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Black Light Hike. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Take a night hike through the forest using an ultraviolet flashlight to search for glowing insects, algae, flowers and fungi. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9/individual. Register: 673-1350. www.baltimorewoods.org.

Monday, July 27 Geek Girl Camp. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; daily,

through July 31. Girls in grades 3-5 can learn fun STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills in this day camp. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. $35. Application and registration required: www.fflib.org/geekgirlcamp.

Zoo to You. 10 a.m. Live zoo animals visit the library with an educator from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. Learn fascinating facts and get a close look. Southwest Community Center Library, 401 South Ave., Syracuse. Free. 671-5814.

Butterflies. 10:30 p.m. Learn about Eastern butterflies, including monarchs, with Jerry Schneider’s slide presentation and a craft.

Participants should bring 100 percent cotton T-shirts for the craft. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Registration preferred: 446-3578.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs.

Buffalo Bisons. See July 5 listing.

Tuesday, July 28 Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs.

Sunday, July 26

Buffalo Bisons. See July 5 listing.

See July 23 listing.

Oswego Harborfest. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29

Cazenovia Library Book Sale. 10

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Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival.

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10 a.m.-5 p.m. See July 24 listing.

Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike. 1:30 p.m.

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Aunt Helen’s Closet. 6:30 p.m. Storyteller Sandra Bauchiero illuminates the connections of the world during a vivid performance of history and adventure. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.

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Terrarium DIY. 1-4 p.m. Kids age 12 and up can

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs. Buffalo Bisons. See July 5 listing.

Thursday, July 30 Share Your Hero Story. 2 p.m. Kids can create

a hero story and make a short movie to share. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Free. 435-3395.

Heroes in the World. 2 p.m. Kids can hear the

story One Hen, play the One Hen board game, and see if they can build a business, as the main character does in the story. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Cupcake Bash. 3 p.m. Kids can work together to make icing and decorate their own cupcakes. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free.

Registration required: 435-3519.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7:05 p.m. Vs. Buffalo Bisons. See July 5 listing.

Friday, July 31 Gravityfest. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (practice runs); through Aug. 2. At one of North America’s largest gatherings of thrill seekers, competitive skateboarders, street

spend some time outdoors and create easy-to-carefor terrariums. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Create a Cooking Keepsake. 2-3:30 p.m.

Teens can bring favorite recipes and create a keepsake cookbook to bring home. They can also exchange recipes with other participants. Materials provided. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

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Sterling Renaissance Festival. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 4-Aug. 16. Visit the recreated Elizabethan village and enjoy the minstrels, jousts, japes and other entertainment provided by actors in costume, on stage and strolling about the 35-acre site. 15385 Farden Road, Sterling. $25.95/ adults; $15.95/ages 5-11; free/age 4 and under. (800) 879-4446. www.sterlingfestival.com.

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p.m.; through June 28. Daily except Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 30-Sept. 6. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/hour.

Reservations required: 289-3775.

Wild Kratts Live. 3 & 6:30 p.m. The live version

Webster Pond Fishing. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (kids); Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon (adults); through Sept.

26. Seasonal fishing sponsored by the Anglers Association of Onondaga. Webster Pond, 2004 Valley Drive, Syracuse. $15/adult, season; $10/ages 7-15, season. 727-2922. www.websterpond.org.

Syracuse School of Dance presents an easy intro to hip-hop movement with elements of poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ as well as freestyle movement. For age 12 and up. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

of the PBS Kids show brings the animated characters of Martin and Chris Kratt to life as they discover facts about animals and aim to thwart the plot of evil villain Zach. Crouse Hinds Theater, Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $25-$50 plus service fees. (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

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Onondaga Lake Skate Park. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;

daily (weather permitting); through Sept. 7. The 16,900-square-foot skate park is open for BMX, skateboards and inline skates. Helmets and signed waivers are required. Onondaga Lake Skate Park, Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway. $3/2 ½-hour session. 453-6712.

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