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Four grandparents have always unconditionally accepted their grandchild.

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Create an at-home spa experience to help you relax and indulge.

10 • High-Tech Grandparents Skype, FaceTime and other apps offer senior citizens ways to stay in touch.

12 • Health Report

Diabetes pumps offer an easier way to manage blood-sugar levels and insulin intake.

13 • Being There

Profiles of grandparents who stay close to their grandchildren.

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Photos of 2016’s Summer Fun and Camp Fair.

Capture a Moment Elija Brosh, age 7, of Onondaga Hill, uses a primitive drill to make a hole in a rock at the 2016 Family Times Summer Fun and Camp Fair at the State Fairgrounds. See more of Michael Davis’ photos on pages 18 and 19. We welcome reader submissions, whether photos of your kids or their artwork. Send high-resolution photos (jpg format saved at 3-inches-by-5-inches or larger) or color artwork to editorial@familytimes.biz. Please include the child’s first name, age, hometown, and information about what’s going on in the photo (or the art), as well as the parent or guardian’s full name and daytime phone number, for verification.

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or many families, a grandparent’s presence is key to keeping everyone happy and well. Sometimes a grandparent provides occasional babysitting; sometimes he takes care of a child every day; sometimes she is the guardian and parent figure.

In this issue, Aaron Gifford interviewed four grandparents for their views on how they connect with their grandchildren and fit into their children’s families (page 13). For a look at high-tech methods of staying in touch, Maria T. Welych writes about how senior citizens are using apps like Skype to stay in touch with distant relatives (page 10). And Deborah Cavanagh on page 6 talks about the role her own parents and inlaws have played in her family’s life. This issue also includes items about: diabetes pumps that make it easier to manage blood sugar (page 12); Family Times’ 2016 Summer Fun and Camp Fair (page 18); and creating concoctions to use for at-home spa treatments (page 8). Often mothers are encouraged to kick back for Mother’s Day, but I hope you’ll keep in mind that fancy baths are appropriate any time, not just on May 8. Enjoy!

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All Grandbabies Are Perfect Acceptance through the generations | BY DEBORAH CAVANAGH

xcitement filled the day of my birth. I was the first grandchild on my father’s side and the first granddaughter on my mother’s. Besides that, I appeared two months early—totally ruining my father’s golf plans that Sunday and probably many Sundays afterward. My family is Italian. With that comes a love for language and expression. My grandfather on my father’s side could be hyperbolic. He took one look through the nursery window and declared me an absolute beauty. Perfect in every way. Wasn’t I the most wonderful thing anyone had ever seen? My grandmother was more pragmatic. There were many babies in little warming beds that day. One baby boy was over 10 pounds. Blond hair. Rosy cheeks. Pudgy arms and legs. He was cherubic. Next to him was a 4-pound, 22-inch, spikyblack-haired monkey. That was me. When Grandma questioned which baby Grandpa was in fact looking at, she was given the silent treatment for the next two weeks. She had broken the rule, and he let her know it. All grandbabies that belong to you are beautiful. She came around eventually. I grew up having all four grandparents involved in my life. If you have loving memories of your childhood with grandparents, you hope your children experience the same. 6

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My husband Brian and I had our first child, Amanda, 18 years ago. She was the first grandchild on my side of the family, the fourth on his. She, too, was born premature, like me. “We suspect she has Down syndrome.” “She may require heart surgery.” “We need to check for gastrointestinal anomalies.” “She has jaundice.” This is what I heard every time a specialist walked into my hospital room. I called my parents, who lived across the country, to deliver the news. My mother endured two flights, layovers, Los Angeles International Airport, and a 25-minute car ride to arrive at Torrance Memorial Medical Center within 24 hours of my call. She frantically rushed through the hospital and entered my room. “Oh, Deborah, she is just beautiful.” She did not see issues, challenges, or perceived problems. She saw a beautiful baby girl. Her granddaughter. After we left the hospital and began our life with Amanda, we reached out to other families. We attended support groups and heard tales of grandparents who would not acknowledge their grandchildren with special needs, who did not feel capable of including them in outings, who felt uncomfortable. What do you do when your parent cannot accept or love your child? It is heartbreaking and destructive. I have no words of wisdom when that is

the case. I can only hope that with time and exposure, acceptance and love will come. We thankfully have not experienced rejection within our family in any way. What is unique is that each grandparent interacts with Amanda from a different place. Nana, from gentleness and concern. Grandma from logic and problem-solving. Ben, from admiration of spunk and grit. And Papa, who likes to challenge and motivate. These different approaches provide insight my husband and I don’t have. We learn from their approaches. Grandparents are slightly removed from the situation, which gives them perspective. Plus, they have the experience to help them know what is truly important. Are their grandchildren healthy? Happy? Learning? Growing? Showing kindness? They see the bigger picture, instead of being hyper-involved in the day-to-day drama. And when it comes to discipline, they do not have to be the bad guy. They don’t have to say no. “You want to have chips with breakfast, Amanda?” “You want to wear your pink tutu, with stripped leggings and Hello Kitty flip-flops to church?” “You want me to make your bed and pick up your room?” Did I just hear that? On what planet am I living? It certainly is not the planet I was raised on with my mother and father.

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A Night at the (Home) Spa

Revive your stressed-out skin with an indulgent bath | BY LAURA LIVINGSTON SNYDER

our commitments are piling up. You have no time to relax. A rejuvenating spa visit seems impossible. And expensive. Yet when stress is not controlled, it can weaken our immune system. This can lead to everything from weight gain and disrupted sleep patterns to heart and digestive problems. An hour for a relaxing bath and hydrating exfoliating session can help relieve stress. Create this serenity at home for only a few dollars with a trip to either the grocery or health food store. And this spa is personalized. Make your scrub Your body scrub should consist of an exfoliant, a binder and a moisturizer. First, choose an exfoliant. Not everything in the kitchen should be used on the skin, so be careful. It’ll need to be slightly gritty to gently abrade, not scratch, the skin. Exfoliating removes all the old dead skin cells from the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Some ingredients naturally break down the protein that holds dead skin cells. This will eliminate the dull appearance of skin. I use at least half a cup, but 8

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there isn’t a specific amount. Second, pick a hydrator. These bind everything together to allow the exfoliant to be spread on the skin. It also makes skin silky. Sweating, wind and even drinking alcohol can deplete the second layer of skin, the dermis, of its natural supply of moisture, leaving it dry. Skin is roughly 70 percent water, so it’s important to keep hydrated. Measure at least a cup more than the exfoliant. Then add the third ingredient, a moisturizer. I use roughly a third of a cup of oil. Measurements don’t have to be exact so feel free to adjust as needed. To add aromatherapy to the experience, include a fragrant essential oil. Some grocery stores carry them in the nature section in tiny bottles; health food stores have a larger selection. Because such oils are concentrated, a little will go a long way. These can calm or invigorate. For those who are pregnant, nursing, have food allergies or are on medication, please check with your doctor before using any ingredients on your body. Other do-

it-yourself sites for skin care may not offer the best suggestions and should be taken with a grain of salt (pun intended). Stir everything together in a container that has an airtight lid. It should be thick enough to scoop out with your fingers without being runny. Test on a small spot, such as the inside of the wrist, for sensitivity. The mixture will keep refrigerated for a day or two if you want to make it in advance. Since our skin renews about every 30 days, it’s best to limit the body rub to only once or twice a month. Finding a time Having children usually means my Fridays are spent at home. I try to find an evening after dinner when the family is doing their own thing. Sometimes my husband will put on a favorite kid-friendly movie and make popcorn so I can escape. If I’m able to plan ahead, I’ll steep a few chamomile or white tea bags, then pop in a few ice cubes to cool them off. They’re perfect for tired, puffy eyes. I set out a pumice stone or foot file. I also put a fluffy bath towel in the dryer for 10 minutes and fold

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grandchildren grow up across the country,” he added. That’s not the only reason seniors want electronic devices. Betsy Yurdin, 75, who lives in Bayberry with her husband, James, upgraded from a flip phone to an Android phone because of a bad experience she had driving. “I was going to physical therapy at Loretto, and one day I took a wrong turn and got lost,” she said. “I got this because I heard it had GPS and I never want to be in that situation again.”

Digital-Age Grandparents Senior citizens adopt high-tech methods of staying in touch BY MARIA T. WELYCH

lara Gonzalez has lived most of her 88 years more than 2,600 miles away from her hometown in Bogota, Colombia. She still misses the sister she left behind. But with technology, it’s a lot easier to stay in touch. “The first time I used Skype was 10 or 12 years ago,” she said. “Now every week I call my niece in Colombia or my niece in Spain. It’s expensive to call on the phone, but Skype is free. And it’s very easy to use.” Skype is free software that lets people talk to each other through an internet video connection. It’s available for computers and smartphones, and it works across different platforms. If you have an Apple iPhone, you can use Skype to talk to someone on a computer running Windows or even an Android tablet. It’s not the only software you can use for video chats. A quick search of Google finds nearly a dozen different applications, or apps, you can use, with names like Tango, ooVoo, and QikShare. You can even use Google Hangouts and the newly introduced Facebook Live for video calls. But the two most popular ones, generally the easiest to use, are Skype and FaceTime. FaceTime is a video-calling app exclusive to Apple products. With a press of a button, you can turn a regular phone call into a video call, and it works between Apple computers and iPhones. But if the person you want to chat with doesn’t have an Apple device, you cannot use it. That’s where Skype comes in, and Gonzalez, who lives at The Nottingham in Jamesville, loves it. “When my niece Amparo was in Bogota 10

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last, she used Skype to show me all of (another niece’s) apartment,” she said. Pat Negus of Liverpool isn’t sure what software her daughters used to stay in touch when one of them traveled to China. “My daughters set it up,” the 80-year-old said. “My one daughter drove up with an iPad, and my mother and I spoke to the other daughter on the tablet. My mother had tears in her eyes to see my daughter in China.” Negus says she prefers using Facebook’s Instant Messenger app to stay in touch, although she thinks that may change. “I’m getting a new phone the next time I go to see my daughters,” she said. “I’m going to learn how to text.” Negus and a handful of other senior citizens gathered at the Liverpool Public Library one evening for a free class on how to use their Android devices, taught by Keith Gatling, who is patron services librarian for technology. “People in the Android class right now don’t know yet what their devices can do,” Gatling said. “Unlike Apple, the Android operating system is different for every phone and every tablet. So when there’s an Android upgrade, you won’t get it until the manufacturer tweaks it for your device.” It’s confusing when people with Android devices can’t readily help you with yours because it’s a different brand. That’s why many people opt for Apple devices, said Gatling, who used to work at the Apple Store in Destiny USA. “A lot of older people came in to buy the devices so they could stay in touch with their children and grandchildren, so they could see their

“Classes are the best way for anyone to learn,” Gatling said. “That or one-on-one tutoring. You can’t learn this from the internet or even videos. You need to have someone show you how to do things and answer your questions.” There are other places where seniors can learn how to use their electronic devices. Another member of Gatling’s class, 75-year-old Claudia Burns of Clay, is also taking a class called Android Tablet Essentials from the senior educational center Syracuse Oasis, so she can use her Samsung tablet. “If I master this, then I’ll get an Android phone,” she said, smiling. Maria T. Welych is the mother of two and lives in Camillus with her 18-year-old college student son.

Resources You’re never too old to learn, and there are many places where seniors can find out how to use their digital devices. Founded in 1982, Oasis is a nonprofit educational organization active in 55 cities for individuals age 50 and older. The local group’s classes meet mainly at its East Syracuse headquarters. Go to oasisnet.org/Syracuse-NY. People age 60 and older can audit certain classes at Onondaga Community College for free. The college also offers a series of Cyber Senior classes that teach beginner-level classes on how to use computers, Facebook, and iPads. Learn more at http://bit. ly/1Th6Xru

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Diabetes Technology

Electronic pumps offer numerous advantages | BY LAURA LIVINGSTON SNYDER

y daughter Allison has had type 1 diabetes since she was diagnosed at age 11.

That’s five years of finger pricks for blood-sugar testing and insulin injections, or some 9,125 pricks and 10,950 injections. But advances in insulin pump technology has helped reduce wear or tear on a diabetic’s body from all of the pricks and injections. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults when their bodies no longer produce insulin. Insulin enables glucose from food to be used by the body’s cells as fuel. Without insulin, the body would starve. Once diagnosed, Type 1 diabetics must measure their blood-sugar levels several times a day and inject the correct amount of insulin, based on their food intake and physical activities. They must do this for the rest of their lives. Blood sugar is measured by a small amount of blood taken from a pricked finger and absorbed through a test strip into a meter about the size of an iPod. The meter then computes the amount of insulin needed. The insulin is drawn up into a syringe and injected into the fatty part of the skin. Insulin is given at mealtimes and whenever the level is high, but both highs and lows are dangerous. Diabetes is a life-altering condition that affects the whole family. It requires constant vigilance, especially given a child’s growth spurts and puberty. It can be especially tough on little kids, who may not understand why they’re being poked every few hours. Since being diagnosed, Allison has had to prick her finger at least five times, and sometimes give herself up to six insulin injections every day. Scar tissue and calluses can form at the sites of the injections. This might prevent insulin from being fully absorbed. Tough skin from repeated finger pricks can lead to decreased sensation in the fingers. When Arnold Kadish developed the first insulin pump in 1963 it was about the size of a marine’s backpack. Today, pumps are no bigger than a cell phone and can be adjusted with technology that is constantly updated. An insulin pump mimics the body’s natural insulin secretions by delivering a 12

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tiny amount of insulin continuously (the basal rate), and also allows larger doses to be calculated and given at mealtimes (boluses). For unexpected food intake it’s now only a few keystrokes to receive insulin instead of getting another shot. This is because a pump is connected through a small needle or catheter inserted into the tissue under the skin. Thin tubing connects the site to the pump and reservoir, which holds the insulin. Lightweight and discreet, the pump can be clipped onto a belt loop or kept in a pocket, and the tubing can be disconnected from the pump and removed for showering or swimming.

TYPE 1 DIABETES SYMPTOMS • Frequent urination • Increased thirst or inability to quench thirst • Feeling very hungry despite eating • Extreme fatigue, having no energy • Weight loss even while eating more • Blurry vision • Cuts and bruises healing more slowly than they should Contact your child’s doctor right away if you have any concerns. Source: American Diabetes Association

Currently, there are eight pumps on the U.S. market, all battery operated. Some run on rechargeable batteries that can be plugged in. All the pumps are computerized so insulin delivery is more accurate than what can be drawn up in a syringe. This means better blood glucose control and less potential for complications later in life. Alarms and hard-stop features increase safety. They offer high and low limits to reduce human mathematical error. Ratios can be personalized to accommodate challenging circumstances or activity changes like soccer game days. Pump systems can be suited to specific needs. Different models offer different features. Tandem’s t:slim G4’s pump has touch screens and is watertight, while

Medtronic’s OmniPod is wireless so there is no tubing, allowing freedom to get wet without disconnecting. The Animas MiniMed 530G has an integrated glucose sensor that gives continuous glucose readings every five minutes, almost eliminating the need for pricking fingers. With one insertion these devices can deliver insulin for up to three days before needing to be replaced. For a child who averages five shots a day, a pump can make life simpler and easier on the body. Through the course of a year that means about 122 pump insertions as opposed to 1,825 injections. Of course there are some downsides. The diabetic must have a record of good testing habits and results in order for the physician to calculate a pump’s rate. She must commit to following the rules, because interruptions to receiving insulin can be life threatening. Pumps and pump supplies are expensive; pumps average $6,500, and supplies are about $1,500 a year and may not be covered by all insurances. Susan Rioux, a diabetic educator at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, says the No. 1 pump complication is infection at the site due to not changing the equipment when directed. Insurance companies usually require the child to keep the unit chosen for at least three years, even if better models become available. There is always the potential for mechanical malfunctions; problems such as tubing kinks, blockages and dead batteries can result in dangerously high blood glucose levels. Compared to injections, using an insulin pump is still work, but the rewards are better. Along with less pain, there is more flexibility and spontaneity. Usually, control is better, too. Allison can now enjoy a spontaneous ice cream cone like everyone else. Laura Livingston Snyder is a nurse, a writer and mother of four who lives in Cicero. She blogs at freshapplesnyder.com.

Grandparents today are coaching, teaching, helping with homework, providing daily child care, or even becoming the primary caregiver while continuing to work full time. â&#x20AC;&#x160;And they are also increasing in number. Family Times interviewed four local grandparents from different walks of life to illustrate various aspects of grandparenthood.

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David and Linda Rezak with Jaylen, Mia Rose and Jeffrey David and Linda Rezak, of Syracuse, spend plenty of time with grandchildren Jaylen, 12, Jeffrey, 7, and Mia Rose, 6 months, who live less than a mile away. Their parents, Nikki and Jeff Petties, work in the city school district and have to start before 8 a.m. Jeffrey joins his grandparents for breakfast every morning and his siblings go over there most days in the late afternoon. David, age 67, still works full time as a professor at Syracuse University. Linda, 67, also volunteers to help organize and chaperone school field trips.

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Because you spend so much time with your grandchildren during the week, do you approach your responsibilities the same way you did when you were raising your own children? Linda Rezak: No, I wouldn’t say that. It was a lot more stressful when I was getting my kids to school. Things are more casual. I’m older and calmed down a bit. David Rezak: They aren’t teenagers either, so that’s another reason why it’s so free of stress. This morning I played a silly indoor basketball game with Jeffrey. We really have a lot of fun with it. I guess you could say this is like payback for the time we put in parenting teenagers! What about weekends? Do you prefer to get a break from the grandchildren because you spend so much time with them during the week? DR: There might be an occasional weekend where we don’t see them much, but we have a summer place in Erieville and we’re there a lot in the spring, summer and fall. They are out there a lot with us, and we also go to ball games. LR: I think we give each other enough space. 14

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Do you worry about them losing interest in spending so much time with you, even if it’s gradual? DR: We hope to stay relevant to them but not embarrass them. LR: Jaylen gave Dave that look like, “You’re not gonna kiss me in front of my friends.” How does your relationship with your grandchildren differ from the relationship you had with your grandparents? DR: I didn’t know my grandparents. LR: My dad’s family lived in Utica. We only went there a few times a year. I knew them, but they only spoke Italian. It was difficult to communicate with them. DR: We pattern our grandparenting based on our parents’ grandparenting of our kids. My parents were social planners. My mother structured activities, planned events, cultural things, holidays. That’s what compelled us to build that special relationship. It really put a slide in our stride. LR: I worked part time. My in-laws were really excited to help. When my father-in-law, Nick Rezak, couldn’t drive and my daughter, Nikki, got her license, she went to visit them once a week. She would bake with them, do puzzles, have dinner with them. She paid it forward. What’s the biggest difference between parenting and grandparenting? DR: You have to learn that you’re not in charge. We have to learn to bite our tongues and kind of back off. LR: We’ve been put to that test. You have to step back.

David Hunter with Gavin, Lily and Aiden

David Hunter raised his only child, DJ, as a single father. Now he lives in Liverpool and enjoys spending time with DJ and Heather Hunter’s three children—Aiden, 10, Lily, 8, and Gavin, 3. Hunter works full time as a fraud investigator, his son is a school principal in the Liverpool school district and his daughter-in-law is employed as an advocate in the Syracuse City School District. At 59, Hunter still has plenty of energy to coach the grandchildren’s sports teams, take them golfing, and host sleepovers. His grandkids call him “Papa.” You coached Aiden’s soccer team last year. Talk about how coaching your grandson in sports was different than coaching your own son. David Hunter: The biggest difference is I was a little easier on him. I didn’t put as much pressure on him as I did with DJ. Aiden also does baseball, and Lily does softball. I’ll practice hitting and fielding with them even if I’m not coaching their teams. How have you adjusted to caring for three children at a time when, as a parent, you just had to care for one? DH: You rely on them to watch out for each other a little bit. The oldest is very close to his little brother, so it’s easier to do things. I can play board games with Aiden and Lily, but Gavin is too little. We can do movie nights for all three—and luckily they are still young enough where they like the same type of movies. Movie night also means popcorn and milkshakes.

Did you have a similar relationship with your grandparents? DH: They lived next door to me. I remember my grandmother would give me money to buy comic books. I’d get them at the store, come back and read them there. We got along great and had a great relationship. That really helped me. How did you become involved in your grandchildren’s school events and education? DH: The kids ask me themselves if I can go to their assemblies. It’s nice to be invited as that special guest. I help them with their homework, but that’s where I really see how things have changed. The new math seems more complicated, harder to do. If I show them how I did it, they look at me like it’s a foreign language. Do you worry that the time spent with you won’t seem as special as they get older? DH: Yes. But right now is a happy time. Even with the age of electronic devices, they still appreciate a good game of Monopoly or another board game. For me, it’s nice to spend time with kids after being around adults all day. You can’t put a price on the time spent with them. Papa worries about when Papa won’t be the cool guy anymore.

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Michelle Arrindell with Italy and Jordyin

Michelle Arrindell, 47, is the legal guardian and primary caregiver of one of her grandchildren, Jordyin, age 3. She also has custody of her godchild, 14-year-old Trinity, and sees her other grandchildren Italy, 9 months, and Kadeem, 19 months, multiple times a week. Arrindell lives in Syracuse and is married to Michael Taylor, but she raised her own three children as a single mother. She has always worked for human services agencies to help those in need. Arrindell is employed full time as a caseworker at Catholic Charities, serves as a youth minister and leads a women’s group with her church. How do you manage all that? Michelle Arrindell: It’s not easy, but I’ve always been that busy. If I’m not, it doesn’t feel right. I’ve worked full time since 1997. With the church activities, Jordyin comes with me to everything. That’s my prayer warrior right there! Why have you always worked for human service organizations? MA: When I was growing up, people told me I had a way of understanding others. Everyone said I should be a psychiatrist. I guess this is a way of being a psychiatrist without taking on the costs of medical school. Are you raising Jordyin the same way as you raised your own children? MA: I was a mom at 16, so I have learned a lot since they were little. I provide that guidance, but she still sees her mom, Monee Arrindell, at my house and understands that she is her mother and I’m her grandmother. I used to go downstate to visit my grandparents. Jordyin doesn’t get to do that, she doesn’t get that escape. So I still try to do special grandmother things. We’ll go grocery 16

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shopping and she’ll get to pick out the food. We’ll go to the circus, go to McDonald’s. I try to separate that from the role I play when I’m telling her it’s time to take a bath now or it’s time to go to bed. As far as how you spend time with all of your grandchildren, is your relationship much different than the relationship you had with your grandparents? MA: I wouldn’t say I’m different, but the times and attitudes have changed. We were taught more about independence. My grandmother never took the crust off my brother’s sandwich. He cried and cried, and she said, “Do it yourself.” She was from the West Indies. She grew her own stuff and canned it, and then taught us how to do that. As a family, we would all work on the home remodeling, stripping the paint, removing the floors. Families just don’t do that today. But Jordyin does help me with the laundry and organizing the closet. I think it’s important for us to teach our grandkids how to take care of themselves. Do you ever think about what it will be like to be an empty nester? MA: I don’t think I could ever get used to not having a child in the house. But I do like the idea of finally being able to get up and go someplace, maybe even getting on a plane and going on a trip, and not worrying about anything. Maybe a little break like that when they are older, but nothing ever too long. Having children and grandchildren around so much is definitely a blessing and a pleasure. Aaron Gifford is an award-winning writer who lives in Cazenovia with his wife and two children.

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Saturday, April 30 Forever Baby Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Families

with children from birth to age 4 can find dozens of vendors offering services, support and samples. SRC Arena and Events Center, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free admission. 632-5110. forever-baby. com.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle

Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version of the story of mermaid who falls in love with a human. Children in the audience can dress as a fairy tale character and help the Little Mermaid win the Prince’s heart away from the Seawitch. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. Reservations recommended: 449-3823.

Games Afternoon. 2 p.m. Play board games in the children’s area. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Sunday, May 1 Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m.-noon. Full breakfasts

see projects created by the Syracuse Area Miniature Enthusiasts club, or visit the children’s table; no strollers permitted. Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool. $5.50/general; free/age 12 & under. 469-4253.

Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in May. Tin-

ker with recycled materials and electricity to make whirling, moving machines to take home. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/ seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Sunday Funday. 2-4 p.m. Drop in for hands-on

crafts, games and more, led by volunteers. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Museum admission: $8/adults; $6/over age 65 & students; free/age 12 & younger. 474-6064.

Chemsations. 2 p.m.; also May 15. Local high

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

SAT Prep Class. 3:30 p.m. Instructor Amy Bisset-

ta leads students in strategies and practice for the critical reading and writing portions of the test; bring a check made out to Amy Bissetta to the session. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. $65/5 sessions. 637-6374. fflib.org.

with plenty of sides and beverages. Mattydale American Legion Auxiliary, 2718 LeMoyne Ave., Mattydale. $7/adults; $6/senior citizens; $5/age 5 and older; free/under 5. 454-3043.

Monday, May 2

Miniature and Dollhouse Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

23. Children from birth to age 4, with a caregiver, can sing, dance and get silly at this storytime. Hazard

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

Craftastic Critters. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; also May 9, 16 & 23. Kids ages 5-10 can drop in to make a different craft at each session. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Yoga for Everyone. 6 p.m.; also May 9, 16 & 23. One-hour class of gentle yoga for all ages. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Tully’s, 2943 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Reserve if you wish to attend: multiplemomsmingle@gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 3 Little Muses. 10 a.m.; also May 24 & 31. Children,

from infants to age 5, accompanied by caregivers, can sing, dance, read and write. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Storytime. 10 a.m.; also May 10, 17, 24 & 31.

Children from 1-5 can learn and laugh with a story each week. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

Yoga for Families. 10:30 a.m.; also May 17 & 31.

Kids ages 3-6 and their parents can take part in a full-body experience that features puppets, stories, songs, yoga poses and breathing exercises. Mats provided; participants must wear socks. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

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Kids in Motion. 6:30 p.m. Children ages 1-5 will

have a ball playing with maracas, shaker eggs and more in this video-guided activity. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration preferred: 492-1727.

Wednesday, May 4 Read, Sing, Play Storytime. 10 a.m.; also May 11, 18 & 25. Children ages 2-5 can take part in stories, songs, fingerplays, music and more. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442.

Let’s Pretend. 1 p.m.; also May 11. At each

session, children ages 3-5 learn about a different animal that lives at Beaver Lake by acting out how the animal behaves. Each program includes a craft and outdoor activities. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/child; $4/ vehicle. Registration required: 638-2519.

L’Arche Plant Sale. 2-7 p.m.; through May 8.

Purchase annual and perennial plants, cut flowers and candles in this benefit for L’Arche Syracuse. Shop City Plaza, Teall Avenue and Grant Boulevard, Syracuse. 783-3014.

May the Fourth Be with You. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Kids ages 10-18 can create their own Star Wars text crawl using interactive computer games. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Wagging Wednesdays. 3:30-7 p.m.; also May

18. The Go Team Therapy Dogs visit the library. Visitors of all ages can read with the dogs or just hang out. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. 699-2032. nopl.org.

Tails to Tell. 3:30 p.m.; also May 11, 18 & 25. Kids

Teen Writer’s Guild. 3:30 p.m. Middle or high

Reading to Rover. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages

Stories and More. 4:30-6:30 p.m.; also May 12.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See April 30 listing.

school students can join others for writing workshops, feedback, brainstorming and support. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. Kids ages 5-12 explore different themes, such as poetry, painting and innovation, with books and projects. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Friday, May 6

Sunday, May 8

Baby and Me Tour. 11:30 a.m. Moms, dads and

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caregivers can enjoy a tour accompanied by their babies. Tours focus on a different theme each month. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Museum admission: $8/adults; $6/over age 65 & students; free/age 12 & younger. 474-6064.

OnPoint for College. 3-5 p.m.; also May 13, 20 &

27. Al Turner counsels students in how to apply to college or go about exploring a future career. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Mother’s Day Craft. 3 p.m. Kids can stop in

the children’s area and make a card. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Parade of Baskets. 4-7 p.m. Raffle of themed

baskets and gift cards benefits programs at the elementary school. Hot dogs, hamburgers and other food will be sold. Grimshaw Elementary School cafeteria, 5957 Route 20 W., LaFayette. Free admission. 677-3152.

Westside Talent Show Auditions. 4-6 p.m.

See May 4 listing.

Students in grades 3-5 can learn skills for using technology for everything from 3D printing to game design. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org.

Star Wars Day. 4 p.m. Visitors of all ages can cel-

ebrate Star Wars with books, crafts, activities and more. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

OnPoint for College. 5-7 p.m.; also May 11, 18 &

25. Brian Greene counsels students in how to apply to college or go about exploring a future career. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Thursday, May 5 L’Arche Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; through May 8. See May 4 listing.

Trail Tales. 1 p.m.; also May 19. A naturalist reads

stories to children ages 3-5 and then leads them on a trail walk. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/vehicle. 638-2519.

Lego Rocket Cars. 3:30-5 p.m. Kids age 7 and up can make an Alka Seltzer-powered rocket car out of Legos. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. 699-2032. nopl.org.

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caregivers can hear a story that makes a connection between a picture book and art in the museum. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Museum admission: $8/adults; $6/over age 65 & students; free/age 12 & younger. 474-6064.

See May 4 listing.

Saturday, May 7

Creation Club Junior. 4 p.m.; also May 18.

Artful Tales. 1 p.m. Children age 3 and up and

L’Arche Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; through May 8.

ages 5-12 can read a story to a lovable, trained dog. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797. Young people ages 5-20 can audition with a variety of talents: singing, dancing, poetry, basketball tricks and more. Performances take place May 14. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

6-11 can read to and get their pictures taken with a dog from Paws of CNY in a 10-minute session. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration preferred: 492-1727.

L’Arche Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; through May 8. Public Fishing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; also May 16 & 21.

Families and individuals can come for a morning of fishing; bait, rods and reels provided. Volunteers are on site to help beginners. (Fishing license not required.) Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person. Registration required: 689-9367.

Wildlife Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families can

learn about nature through presentations with live birds of prey, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. There will also be puppet shows, crafts, a bounce house and more. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Route 89, Savannah. $5/adults; $3/age 5 and older; free/age 4 & younger. 365-3588.

Saturday Storytime. 10:30 a.m.; also May 14 &

21. Kids from infants to age 5, with caregivers, can sing, dance and hear stories. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Paws and Books. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also May 21. Children ages 6-12 can read to Cooper, a trained dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Exploring Science. 10:30-11 a.m.; every Saturday in May. Parents can engage with toddlers and preschoolers in self-guided, hands-on science activities. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/ adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Mother’s Day Storytime. 11 a.m. Kids can

hear about a grandmother and mother in stories, then make a car for their mom or special caregiver. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

L’Arche Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-noon. See May 4 listing. Garden Tour at Sycamore Hill. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy over 250 acres of landscaped gardens and ponds, 500,000 flowering bulbs and 700 flowering trees and shrubs. A benefit for Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. $12/general; free/age 8 and under. 673-1350. baltimorewoods.org.

Mother’s Day Buffet. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

seatings. Buffet includes ham, seafood salad, fruit salad, dessert bar and more. Skyline Lodge, Highland Forest, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $22.95/ adult; $12.95/ages 5-11; free/under 5. Registration required: 677-3303.

A Spring Celebration Concert. 4 p.m.

Syracuse Children’s Chorus ensembles perform. Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University campus, Syracuse. $22-$18/adults; $20-$15/seniors; $10/ children. 478-0582. SyracuseChildrensChorus.org.

Monday, May 9 Coding for Minecraft. 1 or 3:30 p.m.; also May

23. Students in grades 5-12 can learn to code Forge mods for Minecraft using Java; must have experience using a computer. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Mother’s Blessing. 6 p.m. CNY Doula Connection hosts a group blessing way, with related rituals, open to expecting mothers and women who would like to support and honor them. Light snacks provided. Simpson Family Wellness, 309 Kasson Road, No. 1, Camillus. Free. Registration recommended: 447-4343.

Tuesday, May 10 Signing Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Parents and toddlers can learn six to seven signs that correspond to the week’s story. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Teen MOPS. 4-6 p.m.; also May 24. Young

mothers, ages 13-21, with children under 6 enjoy a faith-based program with fun, food and activities while their children are cared for by the childcare program. Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool. Free. Call or text: 5692542, (518) 441-3690 or 412-4054.

Wednesday, May 11 See Ongoing Events

Thursday, May 12 Art Lab. 10:30 a.m. Children ages 1-6 can explore

colors, textures and different mediums while making original words of art. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

explore the art of major artists and make their own works inspired by the masters. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Pinball Wizard Challenge. 3:30-5 p.m. Kids

age 7 and up can design and build their own mini pinball game. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. 699-2032. nopl.org.

Friday, May 13 Cats. 7 p.m.; through May 21. Syracuse Chil-

dren’s Theatre presents a performance of the ever-popular musical. Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $18.50/adults; $16.50/ age 55 and older; $10/children ages 3-12. 4325437. SCTKids.com.

Saturday, May 14 Komen CNY Race for the Cure. 8-11:30

a.m. Ceremony, activities and a 5k run and a run/walk raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research; registration at 7:30 a.m. State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Registration: $30-$35/adult; $25/student run/walk; $15/Kids for the Cure 1 mile. 472-6162.

Big Rig Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids and families can climb behind the wheel of trucks and other rigs provided by area organizations. New this year will be a fun zone with activities and giant games. Burnet Park, Coleridge or Avery Avenue entrance, Syracuse. Fee for some activities. 473-4330, Ext. 3007. syracuse.ny.us/parks.

Westside Talent Show. 2 p.m. Young people

ages 5-20 perform in a variety show. Delaware School Auditorium, 900 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

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

Wednesday, May 18 Homeschool Book Club. 1-2:30 p.m. Teen

and tween members of the club will read and discuss Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me; elementary-age students will read and talk about Jim Benton’s Lunch Walks Among Us. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310.

Fizzing Lemonade. 4 p.m. Children ages 5-12

can learn some science and make a fizzing drink. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Thursday, May 19 Smartplay. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children age 6

and under can explore a free-play environment that promotes discovery, creativity and the development of early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org

ence services that offer wellness and pampering. Proceeds benefit the West Genesee High School PTSO scholarship fund. West Genesee High School lower gym, 5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Free admission. 487-4601.

Friday, May 20

Saturday, May 21

American Girl. 6 p.m. Explore the historical

periods of the different American Girls through crafts, games, activities and food; for ages 8-12. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Tuesday, May 17 See Ongoing Events

Ladies Night. 6-9 p.m. Women can experi-

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

Monday, May 16

performed by musical groups including the Porter Elementary School Band and the Porter Orchestra. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Cats. 7 p.m.; through May 21. See May 13 listing.

Cats. 2 p.m.; through May 21. See May 13 listing.

Porter School Concert. 5 p.m. Hear music

Cats. 2 & 7 p.m.; through May 21. See May 13

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will learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math while having fun with soap and bubbles. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Toddler Dance Party. 10:30 a.m. Children age

staffers turn down the noise, turn off the flashing lights and shut off the air compressors so people with sensory issues can enjoy the museum. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Cost: $5. 425-9068, Ext. 2143.

STEAM Session. 4 p.m. Children age 8 and up

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. listing.

18 months to 5 years can dance, play musical instruments, play with bubbles, and more. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club High School Regatta. 8 a.m. SU Boathouse, Long

Now sp N pend a mome ent to discuss d s how alccohol ccan ruin n it all.

Branch Park. Parking at Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Free for spectators. 453-6712.

South Otselic Fishing Heritage Day. 9

a.m.-4 p.m. Fishing clinics for beginners, educational activities, guided tours of the hatchery, displays, live music and more. Locations around the hamlet including the State Fish Hatchery and Otselic Town Park, South Otselic. Free admission. 653-7490. ovfish.org

Junior Café Scientifique. 9:30-11 a.m. The Technology Alliance of Central New York presents a talk by instructional technology analyst John Mangicaro about 3D printing. The talk is geared toward middle school students, who must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees can visit the exhibits after the presentation. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free. Register by email: jrcafe@tacny.org

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Art Masters. 4 p.m. Children in grades K-2 can

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All City Art Festival. 10 a.m.-noon. Syracuse

school district students at all grade levels exhibit artworks. Henninger High School, 600 Robinson St., Syracuse. Free. 435-4181.

Homeschool Providers Informational Fair.

10 a.m.-noon. Prospective homeschooling families can get their questions answered. Organizations serving homeschoolers offer information. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 4570310, Ext. 135. lpl.org.

Motion Mania Exhibit Opening. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Interactive exhibit focuses on the science of amusement parks and rides. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Cats. 10 a.m., 2:30 & 7 p.m. See May 13 listing. 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. Lake Neatahwanta pier, Route 3, Fulton. Free. srybaak@yahoo.com

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See April 30 listing.

Friday, May 27

Tuesday, May 31

Board Game Remix. 2 p.m. Kids and teens can

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take standard games and make new ones with new rules, pieces, boards, and anything else they want to try. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

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

sleuths, ages 10-18, can follow clues in the library to learn who is killed and why. Refreshments served. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. 7 p.m.; through June 18. Gifford

Family Theatre performs a music-filled show that turns classic fairy tales on their heads, based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. $15/adult; $10/ child. 445-4200. giffordfamilytheatre.org

best food that the Turkish community has to offer. Turkish Cultural Center Syracuse, 148 Sanders Creek Parkway, East Syracuse. $15/adults; $5/ children. women@tccsyracuse.org.

ages 6-12 can paint and decorate a small wooden birdhouse to use as a decoration or give as a gift. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-5442.

Sunday, May 29

Tuesday, May 24

Memorial Day Watchfire. Dusk-8 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, May 25

Veterans and non-veterans gather for a watchfire ceremony and lighting of a pyre to honor those who have served the nation. Watchfire Park (between Routes 690, 695 & State Fair Boulevard), State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Free. cnyvva103.org/ watchfire.html

Thursday, May 26 Visor Craft. 3 p.m. Children can make a visor

to wear. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Onondaga County Beaches. Fridays-Sundays

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; May 28-June 26. “In the Wings” bird show, penguin feedings, keeper talks, Elephant Encounter and more animal demonstrations. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adults; $5/senior citizens; $4/children; free/age 2 and younger. 435-8511.

Weekend Walks With a Naturalist. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Nature discovery hike with different topics each weekend. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/vehicle. 638-2519.

Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails.

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

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking

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Benefit for LaFayette Outreach. 8 a.m.-noon.

Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground for

Monday, May 30

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Memorial Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 7-30. 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: $4/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: 638-2519.

Animal Demonstrations. Saturdays & Sundays,

Turkish Cooking Contest. 6-9 p.m. Taste the

Mini Birdhouse Decorating. 6 p.m. Children

Canoeing & Kayaking. Saturdays, Sundays and

North Syracuse Family Festival. 11 a.m.-5

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Monday, May 23

(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/age 16 and older, season; $10/ ages 7-15, season. 727-2922. websterpond.org.

Saturday, May 28

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. 2 p.m.; through June 18. See May

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Webster Pond Fishing. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon

and Memorial Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 28-June 12. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. 435-5252 (Jamesville) or 676-7366 (Oneida). onondagacountyparks.com

p.m. Annual festival features crafters, music, and games for children, among other activities. Lonergan Park, 524 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Free.

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Silent auction, plant sale, bake sale, ice cream sundaes, kid’s craft area. Proceeds benefit food pantry. Columbian Presbyterian Church, Routes 11 & 20, LaFayette. 677-3293.

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