Family Times June 2022

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4 EDITOR’S NOTE

20 NUTRITIONAL CONTENT

Tips for keeping your family’s

6 FAMILY TIMES

food safe this summer.

TURNS 20!

22 TOGETHER TIMES

8 QUESTION

This patriotic recipe uses just

OF THE MONTH

three ingredients.

11 EDUCATOR

24 SUMMER

OF THE MONTH

FAMILY GUIDE Six things to do this summer in

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Central New York – plus a list of

16 TREAT YOURSELF

area u-pick farms, water activities and more.

Oswego’s H. Lee White Maritime Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

28 FEATURE Gift ideas for Father’s Day (or any holiday or birthday).

18 EDUCATION These are some of the best books for summer reading.

31 FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

A D V E R T I S E R ’ S I N D E X Canterbury Stables................................................................5 Crouse................................................................................... 23 Commerce Chenango.........................................................15 Girls Inc. at YWCA.............................................................13 Gem & Mineral Society......................................................19 Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY....... 13 & 17 H. Lee White Maritime Museum.................................... 29 Inlet of NY...............................................................................9 Joan Condlin School of Dance.........................................13 La Fleur de Beauté.................................................................5 Museum of the Earth......................................................... 30 Mystical Acres.......................................................................17 North Syracuse Central School..................................... 30 Onondaga County Health...................................................2 Pediatric Associates........................................................... 30 Reeves Farms........................................................................10 Smith Housewares & Restaurant Supply.........................9 Weiss, Savedoff & Ciccone................................................10

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EDITOR Family Times is celebrating a milestone – we recently turned 20!

Turn to page 6 for a look back at some of our previous magazines, and check out our upcoming issues for more anniversary content.

But that’s not all we have to celebrate. The warmer weather is finally here! Whether you’re looking to pick strawberries or blueberries, play miniature golf, or spend some time in the water this summer, our activities guide on page 26 has you covered. We also share six things you should add to your summer bucket list on page 25.

June also means that the end of the school year is rapidly approaching.

Turn to page 18 for a list of summer-themed books that will keep your child learning.

Of course, we can’t forget that Father’s Day is June 19. Are you still searching for the perfect gift? We share some local (and non-local) ideas on page 28.

Rounding out the June issue: Molly Morgan shares some ways you can keep your family’s food safe this summer (page 20); I visit Oswego’s H. Lee White Maritime Museum for my monthly Treat Yourself column (page 16); and Janelle Davis talks to Pam Ranieri and Amy Bisnett, the director and associate director of children’s programming at JCC of Syracuse, in this month’s Educator of the Month feature (page 11).

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1. What led you to Director of Children’s Programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse (JCC)?

I started working in an early childhood program in a for-profit center for about 10 years. I came to the realization that the for-profit world of childcare wasn’t for me.

It didn’t feel like the values for raising children were the top priority. I found the Jewish Community Center, and loved the idea of a non for profit and putting it all back into the community and the kids.

Pam Ranieri,

Director of Children’s Programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse

By Janelle Davis

2. Can you share with the audience JCC’s mission and what services they provide?

The JCC mission statement is that it’s a place where everyone belongs. In the children’s programming, we start caring for children as young as six weeks old. Our early childhood program has kids up to their Pre-K year.

In our school age programming, we serve children in grades K-6. What we are most known for is our excellence in summer camp. Our program serves roughly 500 children each summer from infants through age

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15. Many children grow up at the JCC and this serves as their first place of employment. There are other departments within the JCC that provide programming for adults and seniors, including a meal program five days a week, as well as a fitness club and outdoor seasonal pool.

3. What does the children’s programming entail?

Our summer camp program will be starting soon for early childhood and school aged kids. We offer a variety of camps to accommodate all kids. We have the basic camp, where they follow a structured schedule with art, nature, drama, sports, swimming,

and more. We also have specialty camps, including activities like horseback riding, rocketry, fishing, circus, etc. We have a teen travel camp called SyraCruisin,’ where we bus them to the different activities and even to volunteer opportunities.

4. As a professional of providing educational and entertaining activities for kids of all ages, what can you recommend to parents for when their kids are at home for summer vacation?

Expose them to other kids in some sort of group setting so they can learn what give and take means.

3. What does the children’s programming entail?

A couple years ago, when Pam and I became directors together, we refocused the program. We placed the school age program, early childhood program, and summer program all under us to make them more cohesive. The early childhood program starts at infants-Pre-K. There are 11 classrooms. The school year program provides before and after school services, including holidays and school breaks. We try to cater to every type of child and learner to make it a fun recreational camp, but also educational. We also have an inclusion aspect to our summer camp. It is called Camp Yachad, meaning all together, children together with different strengths.

Amy Bisnett,

Associate Director of Children’s Programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse

4. As a professional of providing educational and entertaining activities for kids of all ages, what can you recommend to parents for when their kids are at home for summer vacation?

Socialization is key right now with COVID. We’re seeing that infants and toddlers are even lacking in those social skills. So, just getting them out and experiencing new things.

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

1. What led you to Associate Director of Children’s Programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse (JCC)?

I started working at the Jewish Community Center when I was 16 in the after-school program and never left. I went to college at Le Moyne for education, special education, and psychology, while continuing to work and move up at the JCC. I was the Director of School Age Programming when I took a three-year break to start my own family. As my children got older, the JCC was the only place I considered sending them. I came back to the JCC on the early childhood side and then easily transitioned with Pam to what we now call ‘Children’s Programming.’

2. Can you share with the audience JCC’s mission and what services they provide?

The JCC really is a place where everyone belongs, and is a great socialization from infants all the way up to seniors in their prime.

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New Award Teaches Youth About History of Erie Canal

By John Whitford

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he Erie Canal Museum and the William Hillcourt Museum/Longhouse Council BSA announce the launch of the Erie Canal Historic Trails Award. The community is welcome to join us as we inaugurate this new award and launch it from the Erie Canal Museum at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. There is free parking at the New York State parking lot nearby. Admission this day is free, but visitors are encouraged to make a donation in support of the museum. Following a few brief comments, there will be a 1-mile walking tour of downtown Syracuse at 11 a.m. for those wishing to participate.

Cubs and Scouts in grades 5-12 – and all youth ages 10-18 – are welcome to increase their knowledge about the Erie Canal, its history, and its importance to Central New York, the state, and the nation through their participation in earning this unique recognition. A visit to the museum will actually fulfill one of the requirements to earn the trail award for any youth ages 10 and older.

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Any youth group, Girl Scouts of America, Scouts BSA, 4H, church group, family, school group and others are welcome to join in this fun and educational experience. A patch, hiking staff medallion, and trail medal will be available for purchase – only the trail medal is restricted where youths must complete the requirements. The hiking medallions and patches are available for anyone to purchase and to wear or use as they please. We plan to have patches, medallions, and trail medals for sale at the kickoff.

Please note that the trail medals require completion of a number of requirements, and must be ordered by an adult who signs off that those getting the medals have earned the award. Youths may work with their leaders or adult partners in advance of the kickoff date to complete the award and may turn in the medal order form at the event. Initially, the number of medals, patches, and medallions available may be limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

The design on the trail medal is taken from the statue of the mule driver and mule that is near the museum. Tom Tischler is the sculptor that designed the statue. Tom is also an Eagle Scout and has graciously granted us the right to use his design on our medal.

Requirements to earn the Erie Canal Trail Medal and an order form for the medals, patches, and hiking staff medallions can be found on the William Hillcourt Museum website, williamhillcourtmuseum.org.

As an added bonus, everyone that completes the 15 miles of hiking, cycling, or boating along the canal will not only complete the requirements for the hiking portion of the trail medal, but will also be able to apply for recognition for the Canalway Challenge.

Learn more at eriecanalway.org/explore/challenge.

John Whitford is an Eagle Scout, retired district director with the BSA, and an active volunteer.

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nondaga Community College has a new president.

Dr. Warren Hilton will take over for Dr. Casey Crabill, who is retiring, on July 1.

Most recently, Hilton served as the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Kutztown University, and he has worked as an administrator at several other colleges, including Drexel University, Moravian College and the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He will be OCC’s first Black president.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected as Onondaga Community College’s next President,” said Hilton in a press release.

“Everyone with whom I have met has demonstrated that OCC is a student-centered institution and poised to have an even greater impact upon current and future students and economic growth in the region. I look forward to collaboratively planning for and working toward OCC’s bright future.”

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amily Times was recently recognized by the Syracuse Press Club, receiving an Honorable Mention for “Best Overall Magazine” at its annual awards ceremony on May 7.

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Oswego’s H. Lee White Maritime Museum offers indoor, outdoor exhibits | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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entral New York is an area that is rich in history.

One place that history can be seen firsthand is Oswego’s H. Lee White Maritime Museum.

The museum, which opened in June of 1982, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It was started by Rosemary Nesbitt, a former theatre professor at SUNY Oswego and city historian.

“There was a group in town that really was trying to protect, preserve and highlight the history of the area,” said Mercedes Niess, executive director of the museum.

“They had collected maritime artifacts, and said, ‘Ok, where are we going to put this stuff?’ So, they looked over here at this building, which was not being used quite as much. The Port Authority owns the building, and they had the machine shop, and repairs, and offices here (there used to be a grain elevator about 25 feet from us that was taken down in 1998 because the grain industry at that time wasn’t really stopping in Oswego). So, she started the museum with the first three rooms upstairs and then just took over the whole building.”

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a special exhibit about Oswego Harborfest.

There is a lot to see, and I learned a lot.

Afterwards, head outside to view the museum’s historic vessels: LT-5, a World War II tugboat (National Historic Landmark); Derrick Boat 8, a 1927 canal barge (National Register of Historic Places); and Eleanor D, which Niess said was “the last U.S. commercial fishing boat on Lake Ontario.” If you’re lucky, there may also be a cargo ship parked next to the museum (Oswego is still a working port). There was the day I visited!

Niess said there are a few things that make the museum unique.

“For one thing, we are the only maritime museum on the U.S. side of Lake Ontario,” she said. “And then the other part is we are located in the oldest freshwater port in the country. The history of this area, this region, connecting with how our country developed in the 1600s, 1700s and 1800s, a lot of it is based out of here. What makes us a little different from even the other Great Lakes is that we’re situated on the barge canal system, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, so we’re the connecting point here.

That’s pretty amazing, I think.”

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

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Best Books for Summer Reading COURTNEY KLESS PHOTO

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Karen Notte, the early literacy coordinator at the Fairmount Community Library, shares her picks for summer reading.

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Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi In this novel inspired by Hindu Mythology, Aru must save her mother and classmates from an ancient demon.

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Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals Through rhymes and letters, children learn what ingredients can (and can’t) be composted.

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Chelsea and Hillary Clinton share gardening memories of their grandmother and mother, Dorothy.

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The Aquanaut by Dan Santat Sophia joins forces with the aquanaut to rescue Aqualand’s sea life.

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In a Garden by Tim McCanna Starting from just a seed, this book explores how a garden grows – and the role that insects play.

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Mamma, Is it Summer Yet? by Nikki McClure As a child anxiously waits for summer to begin, his mother shares some signs it is on the way.

The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle by Dean Hale and Shannon Hale Five princesses – and a Goat Avenger – work to remove a bad smell.

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Patterns at the Sea Shore by Dawn Bluemel Oldfield From fish to flip-flops to beach chairs, children explore some of the patterns that can be found at the beach.

The Sea Knows by Alan B. Havis and Alice B. McGinty Readers can learn about the creatures that live in the sea through the use of opposites.

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Grandma’s Gardens by Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton

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Starla Jean Takes The Cake by Elana K. Arnold Starla Jean returns – and is planning a birthday party for her little sister, Willa.

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

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Prep Work Keep your family’s food safe this summer | BY MOLLY MORGAN

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ou may think keeping food safe isn’t that big of a deal, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food-borne illness is responsible for more than 3,000 deaths per year in the United States, and one in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year.

WASH

The first important step in keeping food safe is proper cleaning, which includes: handwashing, cleaning all working surfaces, and proper washing of fruits and vegetables.

Handwashing: Proper handwashing removes harmful germs and bacteria to keep them from contaminating your food.

Start by rinsing your hands with warm or cold running water, then apply soap, scrub vigorously and be certain to wash the backs of your hands, in between your fingers, and

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even under your nails. Continue to wash your hands for 20 seconds or more. Then dry your hands with a clean towel or paper towel.

Quick tip: Teach your children (and yourself!) to sing “Happy Birthday” two times while washing their hands.

Throughout food preparation, there are many times you will need to wash your hands again: after cracking or working with raw egg; after touching raw meat, fish, shellfish or poultry; after using the bathroom; or after blowing your nose.

Surfaces and utensils: Wash all surfaces such as counters and make sure cutting boards are washed with hot soapy water before and after working on them. Even during food preparation, you need to clean the working surfaces again. For example, if you are preparing raw chicken and then making a salad, you must clean the cutting

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board and work surface after working with the chicken before moving onto the salad.

Taking this step will help prevent contaminating the fresh vegetables. This also goes for utensils and serving platters. In between handling raw meat, fish or shellfish, or poultry, you should clean the utensils and serving platter with warm soapy water; otherwise, if you use the utensil or platter for the cooked item, you will cross-contaminate the cooked food.

Food: All fruits and vegetables should be washed before cutting them. This also goes for fruits and vegetables whose skin or peel you don’t eat, like watermelon, cantaloupe or carrots.

Start by cutting away any bruised or damaged areas, then rinse the produce under running water. You do not need to use soap or special chemicals. Washing them will clean the surface of potentially harmful

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food keeps it in a safe temperature zone.

The “danger zone” for food is between 40 and 140 degrees – in this range if there are harmful bacteria in a food, it will flourish and multiply. Food should not be thawed on the counter as the food will be in a temperature zone where bacteria can grow.

It’s a good practice to label and date items when you put them in the refrigerator so you can keep track of how long something has been stored. In general, leftovers can be safely stored for three to four days.

Did you know? You can freeze leftovers, but freezing food will not destroy harmful bacteria, so it is important to reheat leftovers to at least 165 degrees F. to destroy any harmful bacteria.

PICNICS

bacteria. Without washing the outside, when you cut into the vegetable or fruit, you will transfer bacteria from the outside onto the part of the fruit or vegetable that you are going to consume. Plus, you will contaminate the cutting board that you are working on.

Did you know? You should not rinse raw poultry, meat, eggs, shellfish or fish because rinsing it can spread harmful bacteria to countertops or work surfaces.

SEPARATE There are several phases of separating food that are paramount to avoid cross-contamination, including at the grocery store, in the refrigerator, and during food preparation.

At the grocery store, keep raw eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish and fish separate from fresh ingredients like fruits and vegetables.

This will help to prevent bacteria from the food or its juices from contaminating other foods.

In the refrigerator, store raw eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish and fish in bags or containers. This will prevent the juices or the product from contaminating other foods.

Keep eggs in their carton to contain any potential leaking if an egg should crack. Also, when possible, strategically place fresh and already cooked items on shelves above raw eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish and fish in the refrigerator.

During food preparation, when possible, use a separate cutting board for working with raw meat, poultry, shellfish or fish—or carefully wash the cutting board in between preparation steps.

COOK

Cooking foods to the proper temperatures will ensure that the food reaches a temperature that will destroy harmful bacteria. The correct temperature varies from food to food. For example, all poultry needs to reach at least 165 degrees F., egg dishes need to reach at least 160 degrees F., and all pork needs to reach at least 145 degrees F (plus a three-minute rest time before serving). For more on safe temperatures, see the USDA Food Safety Minimum Temperature chart.

Using a food thermometer is a great way to take the guesswork out of knowing if something is cooked thoroughly. This will allow you to check the internal temperature of the item and then follow the temperature chart to ensure the food is reaching the proper temperature.

CHILL AND STORE

After you have safely prepared and eaten the food, leftovers need to be chilled and stored properly. Any leftover food should be refrigerated within two hours; when it is 90 degrees or warmer, leftovers should be refrigerated within one hour. Chilling the

When you are headed to a picnic, take careful steps to safely transfer the foods.

Start by using an insulated cooler filled with ice or ice packs to transport food.

Picnic Packing Tip: Use one cooler for drinks and keep a different one for food. This will help minimize the opening and closing of the food cooler and help the temperature of the food stay within a safe range.

Foods that need to be kept cold include: meat, poultry, fish or seafood; deli meat and cheese; prepared sandwiches; salads (such as macaroni or pasta salad); cut fruit and vegetables; and dairy products. Raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood must be stored in containers or bags to keep juices from getting on prepared foods.

PACKING LUNCHES

Take the aforementioned same careful steps to prepare foods for lunches going to day camp with your children. To help keep food at a safe temperature during transit and until it is lunchtime, pack food in an insulated tote to help keep cold foods cold.

Pack food the night before and store it in the refrigerator to chill it. Add one to two ice packs to the insulated tote to help keep food cold. Place the ice packs strategically—next to yogurt, salad, or a sandwich, for instance. These simple steps will help to keep food in a safe range.

Lunch Packing Tip: Freeze yogurt tubes or milk boxes to double as an ice pack.

Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy summer!

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Watermelon Flag Kebobs This recipe originally appeared on the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s website, watermelon.org.

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Varying amount watermelon, cut into 1” cubes

1. To create an American flag, thread five blackberries on five skewers, followed by alternating cake and watermelon cubes. On the other skewers, alternate watermelon and cake, so that the first and last cubes are both watermelon.

• 1 package fresh, washed blackberries • 1 angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1” cubes (white part only) • 12 wooden skewers • Varying dips of your choice

2. The fruit and cake will create stripes when lined properly with red strips at the top and bottom.

3. We served with red, white and blue yogurt dips, but the possibilities are endless!

4. Try chocolate, caramel or marshmallow for a super sweet tooth.

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TOGETHER TIMES

PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL WATERMELON PROMOTION BOARD

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Summer

has arrived in Central New York!

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re you looking for some new things to do with your family this year? We share six local activities you should add to your summer bucket list (page 25).

And make sure to also check out our Summer Activities Guide (page 26), which includes local spots for miniature golf, u-pick berries and water activities.

Onondaga Lake Park.

Syracuse Polish Festival.

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SUMMER FAMILY GUIDE

NBT Bank Stadium.

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Midway Drive-In.

Six must-do summer activities IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

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ATTEND A FESTIVAL, FAIR OR OTHER SPECIAL EVENT.

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WATCH A MOVIE IN YOUR CAR.

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TAKE A BOAT TOUR.

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GO FOR A BIKE RIDE.

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From the Syracuse Polish Festival (June 17-19) to Pirates Weekend (July 14-17) to the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival (July 29-31), there is no shortage of family-friendly events in Central New York during the summer months. And, of course, you can’t forget the New York State Fair, which will be held from August 24-Sept. 5.

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CATCH A BASEBALL GAME.

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ATTEND AN OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE.

Nothing says summer quite like the crack of a baseball bat or the smell of popcorn and hotdogs filling the air.

The Syracuse Mets’ season runs through September (the team completed $25 million in stadium renovations before the 2021 season, adding new seats, seating areas and gates) – or head to Auburn for a Doubledays game.

KIDDSTUFF shows are returning to the Hangar Theatre – it will present 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 26-27). Families can also enjoy a concert at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview (this summer’s performers include Kenny Chesney and Lynyrd Skynyrd) or travel back in time with a performance by Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park.

There is no better time to enjoy a movie under the stars.

Central New York is home to two drive-in theaters: Fulton’s Midway Drive-In Theatre and Auburn’s Finger Lakes Drive-In, which is the oldest continuously running business of its kind in the state. Both facilities also include a snack bar, with refreshments ranging from hot dogs and pizza to candy and popcorn. Just don’t forget the blankets!

Families can enjoy some time on the water – and learn about local history– during a boat ride on Skaneateles Lake (Skaneateles), the Erie Canal (Herkimer), or the Enlarged Erie Canal (Camillus). If you’re interested in taking a day trip, the Glimmerglass Queen (Cooperstown) was recently nominated for “Best Boat Tour” in a USA Today poll.

Take advantage of the warmer weather by renting a bike (or a Surrey Quadricycle!) at Onondaga Lake Park.

There are also numerous other parks in the area with bike-friendly paths.

– COURTNEY KLESS

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MR. PUDDER’S MINI GOLF & ICE CREAM Where: 687 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles.

More information: mrpudders.com.

PALM SPRINGS MINI GOLF

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Where: 9411 Maynard Drive, Marcy.

More information: palmspringsminigolf.com.

SHIPWRECK AMUSEMENTS

Where: 759 State Route 13, Cortland.

More information: shipwreck-amusements.com.

TOM THUMB DRIVE IN

Where: 6143 E. Lake Road, Auburn.

More information: tomthumbdrivein.com.

U-PICK FARMS Blueberries

Strawberries

Cherries

Raspberries

ABBOTT FARMS

Where: 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville.

More information: abbottfarms.com.

BEHLING ORCHARDS Shipwreck Amusements.

Where: 114 Potter Road, Mexico.

More information: behlingorchards.com.

BLUEBERRY HILL FARMS & NURSERY COURTNEY KLESS PHOTO

Where: 6884 Roberts Road, Clinton.

More information: blueberryhillfarmsandnursery.com.

BURRELL’S NAVARINO ORCHARD

Where: 3655 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Syracuse.

More information: navarinoorchard.com.

CANDELLA’S FARM & GREENHOUSES Where: 9256 River Road, Marcy.

More information: candellasfarm.com.

MINIATURE GOLF BIG DON’S OUTDOOR FUN CENTER Where: 8408 Button Road, Cicero.

More information: bigdons.com.

FAIRMOUNT GLEN MINIATURE GOLF Where: 210 Onondaga Road, Syracuse.

More information: fairmountglen.com.

FOUR SEASONS GOLF & SKI CENTER Where: 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.

More information: fourseasonsgolfandski.com.

CRITZ FARMS

Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia.

More information: critzfarms.com.

EMMI FARMS

Where: 1482 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.

More information: emmifarms.com.

FRUIT VALLEY ORCHARD

Where: 507 Bunker Hill Road, Oswego.

More information: facebook.com/FruitValleyOrchard.

GOLD RUSH ADVENTURE GOLF

HICKORY HILL GOLF CENTER

Where: 3451 State Route 31, Baldwinsville.

More information: hickoryhillgolfcourse.com/amenities/mini-golf.

LAKEVIEW LANES

Where: 723 W. Broadway, Fulton.

More information: lakeviewbowling.com/mini-golf.

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Where: 4853 NY-233, Westmoreland.

More information: goldrushminiaturegolf.weebly.com.

GRISAMORE FARMS

Sandy Island Beach State Park.

Where: 749 Cowan Road, Locke.

More information: grisamorefarms.com.

HALL’S HILL BLUEBERRY FARM

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Where: 2100 Tower Road, Cortland.

More information: hallshillblueberryfarm.com.

REEVES FARMS

Where: 1220 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.

More information: reevesfarms.com.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS HYDROPONIC FARM Where: 4240 E. Genesee St. Road, Auburn.

More information: strawberryfieldsandflorist.net.

GREEN LAKES STATE PARK

Where: 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville.

More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/greenlakes/maps.aspx.

JAMESVILLE BEACH PARK

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Where: 3992 Apulia Road, Jamesville.

More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/jamesville-beachpark.

ONEIDA SHORES PARK

Where: 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton.

More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/oneida-shores-park.

Green Lakes State Park.

WATER ACTIVITIES Swimming

Canoeing/Kayaking

BEAVER LAKE NATURE CENTER

Where: 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville.

More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/beaver-lakenature-center.

BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK

Where: 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca.

More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls.

ONONDAGA LAKE PARK

Where: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool.

More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/onondaga-lake-park.

SANDY ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK

Where: 3387 County Route 15, Pulaski.

More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/sandyisland.

SYLVAN AND VERONA BEACH

Where: 6541 Lakeshore Road S., Verona Beach (Verona Beach State Park).

More information: sylvanbeachny.com.

THUNDER ISLAND WATER PARK Where: 21 Wilcox Road, Fulton.

More information: thunder-island.com.

CASCADES INDOOR WATERPARK

Highland Forest.

Where: 2177 Clute Road, Cortland.

More information: greekpeak.net/waterpark.

DELTA LAKE STATE PARK

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Where: 8797 State Route 46, Rome.

More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/deltalake.

EMERSON PARK

Where: 6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn.

More information: cayugacounty.us/1391/Emerson-Park.

ENCHANTED FOREST WATER SAFARI Where: 3183 State Route 28, Old Forge.

More information: watersafari.com.

FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARK

Where: 14985 State Park Road, Fair Haven.

More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/fairhavenbeach.

HORSEBACK RIDING HIGHLAND FOREST

Where: 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius.

More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/highland-forest.

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20 Gift Ideas for Dad

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ather’s Day is June 19. Are you still searching for the perfect gift? These local (and nonlocal) products are great for any holiday or birthday.

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• Personalized coffee mug • Coffee grinder

For the dad who likes the outdoors

• Locally-made hot sauce (SYRACHAC’USE) or infused salt (Syracuse Salt Company) • BBQ accessories or cookbook • Cutting board from Cazenovia Cut Block

• Empire Pass (for New York State Parks)

• Eat Local New York card or gift certificate for his favorite restaurant

• Fishing rod and equipment • Camping rocking chair

For the dad who likes sports

For the dad who likes to travel

• Gift certificate for a local golf course

• Subscription for a magazine or streaming service

• Tickets for a Mets or Crunch game

• Leather bag for toiletries

• Gear for his favorite pro or college team (Scholars & Champs has a lot of vintage Syracuse University apparel) • Skiing or snowboarding pass for the upcoming season

For the dad who likes coffee

• Personalized luggage tag

For the dad who likes entertainment

• Tickets to a concert at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview or the Landmark Theatre • Vinyl record, CD or movie from The Sound Garden

• Bag of coffee from Smith Housewares & Restaurant Supply – or one of Central New York’s other roasters

• Subscription to Spotify or other audio streaming services – Courtney Kless

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400 Years of Maritime History • Museum Open in June from 1-5pm

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INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY WEEKEND OLDEST U.S. FRESHWATER PORT

West 1st St. Pier, Oswego 315-342-0480 • hlwmm.org

OFFERING BOAT TOURS to the National Register Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse

Each Friday & Saturday in June (starting June 17th). 12-4pm. Reservations required.

For details visit Oswego Lighthouse boat tours or call the Museum office.

Visit: hlwmm.org/book_lighthouse_tour.php to book your tour!

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Please note: This calendar was up-to-date at the time of publication. Please call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website to confirm event details.

Paws to Read. 10-11 a.m.; repeats every Saturday

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Junior Naturalist Walk. 10-11:30 a.m. Each

Time Out to Fish. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Mondays-

Fridays, June 1-24. Children and adults with special needs, as well as senior citizens and small groups fish for rainbow trout. Maximum group size is 20. Must pay in advance. Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person (free ages 2 and under). Registration required: (315) 451-6249.

Breakout Escape Room. 4:15-5 p.m. Children 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, JUNE 2 See Ongoing Events

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Preschool Garden Kickoff. 10 a.m. Attendees

can plant their own flower or vegetable in the library’s garden. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

STEM Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.; repeats every

Friday, Saturday and Sunday through June 26.

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.

Taste of Syracuse. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; also June 4.

Sample foods from area restaurants and hear live music. Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse. Free admission; $2/samples. tasteofsyracuse.com.

through June 25. Families can read to a friendly dog from Paws of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, Thompson Road, 1 mile south of Route 104, Oswego. Free. (315) 312-6677. oswego.edu/ rice-creek.

Music, Stories & Art! 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Families can enjoy a concert – Ferdinand the Bull (10:30 a.m.) or Alice in Wonderland (12:30 p.m.)

– and complete an art project. Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome. Admission: Free. romeart.org.

Puzzle Swap. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Families can swap their gently used puzzles. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Battle Bot Challenge. 4:15-5 p.m. Children in grades 2-5 can decorate a Dash Robot – and compete against other robots. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Discovery Den: Summer. 10-11 a.m. This session will include sensory bins, crafts and fine motor skills practice. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. 5-9

p.m.; through June 13. Families can order festival favorites such as gyros, dolmades and more. St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Road, DeWitt. Admission: Free. (315) 446-5222. syracusegreekfest.com.

Blippi The Musical. 6 p.m. Enjoy singing and danc-

Taste of Syracuse. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; See June 3 listing.

ing with the YouTube star. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse. $27.50-$67.50 (plus fees). landmarktheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

National Trails Day Activities. Scheduled events include a scavenger hunt and guided hikes (9 a.m. and 2 p.m.). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Teen Drawing and Art Club. 4:30-7:30 p.m.;

repeats every Monday through June 27. Attendees can take part in a variety of art mediums, including drawing and painting, sculpting, general crafting, and coloring. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Homeschool Hangout. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Families

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. 5-10 p.m. See June 9 listing.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 CNY Fiber Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also June 12. See sheep shearing, examples of fiber arts and more. Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 Route 20, Bouckville. $6/person (free ages 12 and under); $10/weekend pass. (315) 899-7792. cnyfiberarts.org.

Seneca River Days Family Festival. 11 a.m.

This event features food trucks, a duck race, and a magic show. Paper Mill Island, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville. Free admission; fee for some activities. senecariverdays.com.

Mystical Acres Open House. noon-4 p.m.

Lego Club. 2-4 p.m.; repeats every Friday through

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.

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. noon-

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Make a Butterfly Garden. 4:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up can learn how to make their own butterfly garden. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

June 24. Attendeees can make their own Lego creations. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Paige’s Butterfly Run. 9 a.m. Annual event features Caterpillar Crawl, a 40-foot scramble for children ages 5 and younger; as well as a 3K walk; and a timed 5K race. Runners and walkers can also participate virtually. Proceeds benefit Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Hanley Federal Building Plaza, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. Free/ Caterpillar Crawl; $40-$45. pbrun.org.

Family Fishing Day. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kids and adults can learn the basics of freshwater fishing from volunteers and staff; bait, rods and reels provided, but bring a rod if you have one. Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. Free.

Registration required: (315) 689-9367.

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Pride Storytime. 6-7 p.m.; also June 14.

Attendees can learn about individuals who have contributed to the Pride movement. Each session will also include a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 4586184. nopl.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Kids’ Craft: Suncatchers. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Attendees can create their own suncatcher. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

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

Learn about summer camps to build coping skills, executive functioning skills, and more. Mystical Acres, 2709 Brennan Road, Pompey. (315) 559-1319.

10 p.m. See June 9 listing.

NOPL’s Pride Picnic. 1-4 p.m. Attendees can play games, make rainbow flags and attend a Pride storytime. There will also be balloon twisting (1:30-2:30 p.m.) and a visit from Elsa. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 CNY Fiber Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See

June 11 listing.

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. noon-4 p.m. See June 9 listing.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Sensory Monday. 10 a.m. 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.

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/bplchildrenteen, to learn how to create gemstone soaps. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville.

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

How to Write a Birth Plan (Virtual). 6-7:30

p.m. Attendees can learn how to create a birth plan. Presented by CNY Doula Connection. Free.

Registration required: (315) 707-8097. cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com.

Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8 p.m.

Parents of homeschoolers can learn about a new topic each month – June’s topic is “Letter of Intent.” Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 First Day Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, through Oct.

11. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale.

Clinton Square, 161 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. downtownsyracuse.com.

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

Kids’ STEAM: Water Filters. 3:30-4:30 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.

Attendees can experiment with sand, pebbles, dirt and more to see what best clears water. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

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.

Summer Crafts for Kids. 10-11 a.m. Children ages 5 and under can make summer-themed crafts.

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

Make a Pizza Garden. 4:30 p.m. Children ages

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

5 and up can grow fruits and vegetables for a pizza recipe. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Let’s Pretend. 1 p.m. Children ages 3-5, and

an adult, can learn about the animals at Beaver Lake Nature Center – this month’s theme is “I’m a Downy Woodpecker.” Each session will include a craft and an outdoor activity. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/ child. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 6382519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs. square.site.

Preschool Playgroup. 10 a.m.-noon. Toddlers

can participate in gross motor, sensory, and imaginative play. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Syracuse Polish Festival. 4-10:30 p.m.; through June 19. A celebration of Polish heritage and traditions, with live music, dance performances, and Polish food. Activities for kids. Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse. Free admission. polishscholarship.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Dads and Doughnuts. 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Father’s Day with doughnuts, a storytime and bingo. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

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Syracuse Polish Festival. noon-10:30 p.m. See June 17 listing.

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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

End of School Kids Bash. 6-9 p.m. This event

will include balloon animals, face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts and more. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango. Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewildpark.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Be the Scientist. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore

the activities of a nurse. 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.

June 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.

Syracuse Polish Festival. noon-5 p.m. See June 17 listing.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 See Ongoing Events

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 World Giraffe Day at The Wild. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Meet – and feed – the park’s giraffes. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango.

Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/ children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewildpark.com.

KIDDSTUFF: Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans: A Salsa Fairytale. 10 a.m. and noon. See

June 24 listing.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 MONDAY, JUNE 27

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (Clay).

See Ongoing Events

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

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

create rainbow butterflies, Pride rocks and more.

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

for a special storytime. This session will also include a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

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, JUNE 22

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Summer Maker Club. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Families

can join the library for a fun DIY project – this week’s theme is Fourth of July. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Summer Kickoff. 5-7 p.m. This event will

Nature Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can learn about fungi. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 KIDDSTUFF: Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans: A Salsa Fairytale. 10 a.m. and noon;

also June 25. Join the Hangar Theatre for its first KIDDSTUFF show of the summer. Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. $3-$10. (607) 2732787. hangartheatre.org.

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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.

Storytime: Saturdays, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3956 Route 31, Liverpool. (315) 622-0370.

Juneteenth Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Join the library

feature free hot dogs, live music, lawn games and crafts. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 14-Oct. 11. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com.

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Drop-in Pride Crafts. 4-7 p.m. Attendees can

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Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market.

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Teen Book Discussion. 4:30-5:30 p.m. June’s book is Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

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

See Ongoing Events

Onondaga County Beaches. Through June 12: Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

June 18-August 15: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Sandy beaches have lifeguard supervision, shaded areas, picnic tables, grills and boat rentals. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. onondagacountyparks.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Teen Mario Kart Tournament. 2-3:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 7-12 can play Mario Kart. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

Canoeing & Kayaking. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays

and Sundays through June 19. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $5/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: (315) 638-2519.

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (DeWitt).

Storytime with Miss Rachael: Thursdays, 10 a.m.

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

(315) 449-2948.

Central Library Storytimes. Children’s Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. onlib.org.

Fairmount Community Library Storytimes.

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

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.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes.

Jigglebugs: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

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

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes. Story Time in the Garden: Wednesdays (except June 1), 10-10:30 a.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

NOPL Brewerton Storytimes. Monday Story Time: Mondays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl. org.

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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.

Soule Branch Library Storytimes. Storytime with Miss Margaret: Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

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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) 474-

6064. 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,

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Third Thursdays. 6 p.m. Explore the museum’s current exhibitions. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

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.

New York State Blues Festival. 5-9 p.m.; also

Onondaga Historical Association Museum.

New York State Blues Festival. 4-11 p.m. See

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.

June 17 & 18. Enjoy music from local and national performers. Chevy Court, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. General admission: free. nysbluesfest.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 June 16 listing.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 New York State Blues Festival. 1:30-11 p.m.

See June 16 listing.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. 1

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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