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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

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TREAT YOURSELF

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Shipwreck Amusements is home to the world’s longest miniature golf hole.

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Foster grandparents provide encouragement, support to younger generation.

FEATURE

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Local school districts talk about their preparations for the 2021/22 school year – and offer advice for those transitioning back to the classroom.

EDUCATION

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From coding and physics to geography and foreign languages, these are some of the best educational apps for children, teens.

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CREATE Learn how to turn duct tape into a unique pencil case.

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CONTENTS

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SEPTEMBER 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE

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FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

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EDITOR’S PICKS – SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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FROM THE

THE PARENTING GUIDE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

EDITOR Happy September!

Children throughout Central New York will return to the classroom this month, some for the first time in more than a year. I talked to several local districts about their preparations for the upcoming school year – and their advice for students transitioning back to in-person learning (page 16).

They aren’t the only ones planning to return to the classroom this fall. Members of Peace Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program have been providing social and academic support to local schools, daycares and Head Start centers for nearly 50 years.

“Two populations that need each other, basically,” said Beth O’Hara, director of senior services for Peace Inc. “We’re building a bridge between the older and younger generation, and they’re both benefitting from it.” Turn to page 13 to learn more about the program and the impact it is having in the classroom – and beyond.

Rounding out our back to school issue: We list some of the best educational apps for children and teens (page 18); Natalie Davis shows you how to turn duct tape into a unique pencil case (page 23); Molly Morgan offers some tips for a healthy school lunch (whether your child plans to buy it or bring their own) (page 20); and Family Times readers weigh in on their favorite back-to-school traditions (page 6).

Best wishes for the upcoming school year!

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Question of the Month

“Getting the backpack out and filled up, picking a first day of school outfit, taking a picture, getting onto the bus.”

What are some of your favorite back-to-school traditions?

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“Countdown, new clothes, new supplies and pictures.”

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“Taking my kids back-toschool shopping, special breakfast on the first day, pictures.”

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“Buying new clothes.”

– Lori Utica

“Yummy breakfast.”

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“Family school shopping.”

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Treat Yourself Shipwreck Amusements is home to the world’s longest miniature golf hole | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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id you know there is a Guinness World Record holder right here in Central New York?

Treat yourself to a round of miniature golf – and play the world’s longest hole – at Shipwreck Amusements.

Located in Cortland, Shipwreck Amusements’ grounds feature paintball, bounce houses, an arcade, a treasure chest gem dig, and two miniature golf courses: a glow-inthe-dark indoor course and a pirate-themed outdoor course. A single game on either course costs $9 for adults – or you can play both for $16.

We chose the outdoor option. Various pirates and nautical-themed items were spread around the course, and each hole featured a different fact (like the definition of “Shiver Me Timbers”). But perhaps its biggest claim to fame is the 14-par final

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hole – measuring 459 feet, 6 inches, it is the longest in the world. It is so long, in fact, that it wraps around the entire perimeter of the outdoor course. It was by far my favorite hole, though we found them all to be fairly challenging. All in all, it took the two of us less than an hour to play all 18 holes.

Before you leave, make sure to grab an ice cream cone (or dish) at CAPT’N JACK’S Ice Cream Shack. And remember to keep your scorecard; it includes a $1 coupon for your next game.

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

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WONDERWORKS SYRACUSE Adds NEW EARTHQUAKE EXHIBIT WonderWorks Syracuse has another new addition.

Requested by local educators, Good Vibrations opened in August, and explores the importance of the Tuckaleechee Caverns. The caverns, which are located in Townsend, Tennessee, are able detect earthquakes and seismic activity around the world.

“We love that teachers are the inspiration behind this new exhibit,” said Jon Cascella, general manager for WonderWorks Syracuse, in a press release. “We are happy to provide people with a way to learn more science, and it’s great to be able to share the important work done at the Tuckaleechee Caverns.”

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‘Building a Bridge’

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Peace Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program has been providing encouragement, support to the younger generation for almost 50 years | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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ocal students and teachers aren’t the only ones planning to return to the classroom this fall.

Since 1972, members of Peace Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program have been helping children overcome social, emotional and academic obstacles.

Family Times recently talked to Beth O’Hara, director of senior services for Peace Inc., about the program’s roots and its impact in the classroom – and beyond.

This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1. How did the Foster Grandparent Program first begin? How has it grown and expanded since then?

The Foster Grandparent Program is a federally funded program out of AmeriCorps. Peace Inc. received the first grant for the program in 1972. Next year will be our 50th anniversary. The program started very small with 15 foster grandparents that were working specifically with children at the old Syracuse Developmental Center, so children that had developmental disabilities. But then they found out how successful it was, and they expanded into any type of facility or institution that we could partner with that had children with

special needs. Today, special needs to us means social, emotional, and academic obstacles.

Nowadays, we are partnering with the Syracuse City School District, with Head Start and Early Head Start, and with some daycare centers. Our foster grandparents, as volunteers, serve a minimum of 15 hours per week. They’re assigned to these sites, they’re assigned to a classroom, and they work under close supervision of the professional teachers and staff at those sites. They’re assigned to work with children that are struggling. They’re present for every child in the classroom, and they can share their skills and abilities and love and guidance with all the children, but they generally target four or five kids that really could use a little more attention. They’re another set of eyes and ears in the classroom to help those children that need extra love and encouragement.

2. How many grandparents are involved today? How many schools and other sites do you visit each year?

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3. What is the goal or the mission of this program?

What’s great about our program is that it has two great missions and two great outcomes. Our mission is to engage senior citizens living on fixed incomes to get them out of the house and giving back to the community. As volunteers, they’re getting healthy, they’re physically and mentally active. We’re improving their life, while they, in turn, are improving the lives of the children they work with. Two populations that need each other, basically. We’re building a bridge between the older and younger generation, and they’re both benefitting from it.

4. What type of activities do you do?

For the little kids in Head Start who may have some separation anxiety, grandma is there to help them ease into the routine of the classroom every morning. It could be as simple as during story time or circle time, sitting next to the child and trying to encourage them to pay attention and keep them focused on the task at hand. Just providing a lot of interactive encouragement.

When we get to the older students, in kindergarten and first and second grade, the foster grandparents may again be sitting next to a child keeping them on task, keeping them focused on the lesson. It might be some basic tutoring. A lot of mentoring just to keep those children on task and involved in the educational process.

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5. What has been the reaction from the grandparents – and from the students?

We do a yearly participant survey with the foster grandparents and our statistics always come back that it is improving their lives, expanding their social network, and improving their mental health. They feel like they’re an active participant in their community. They feel like they are improving the lives of the children.

We also get measurement back from the teachers and the staff that have the foster grandparents in their classrooms, and what we look at with that is: Are the students behaving better? Are their grades improving?

Is their attendance improving? Are they participating in the learning environment?

All of our statistics and the research we do shows that it’s impacting the children; it’s making them better students.

6. What do you see in the future for the Foster Grandparent Program?

We pulled our foster grandparents out of the classroom when everything shut down in March of 2020, and we’re hopefully getting them back into all of the classrooms this fall. They’re anxious and excited to get back. They’ve missed it. They miss the interaction with the children. They miss the interaction with the other adults at their site. We’re excited to get back to our old routine.

And we spent some time too talking about how classrooms aren’t going to look the same as they did when they left in

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March of 2020. There are going to be some issues that need to be addressed, and their role will be an important one just to help everyone return to a normal routine in a classroom. There are going to be some children who have social and emotional issues having not been in the formal educational environment. We spent a lot of time talking with them about what they’re going to see and how they can be of assistance to children that are struggling.

7. Is there anything else you would like to add?

Our foster grandparents, if they’re income eligible, receive a stipend. It’s a very small, non-taxable stipend. They are not getting rich on it, and they are not volunteering to make money. It just offsets some of their expenses they may incur while volunteering: gas, travel, things like that. It’s just a little added bonus for the commitment they’re making to the children of our community.

In the next year, I just see being able to re-energize our program and getting back to the basics of ‘we have this volunteer, and they’re here just to serve the children in your classroom and improve their lives.’

For more information about the Foster Grandparent Program, visit peace-caa. org.

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

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‘WE ARE READY’ Three CNY school districts discuss preparations, changes for the 2021/22 school year

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his month, students around Central New York will return to the classroom – some for the first time since the pandemic first closed area schools in March of 2020.

Family Times recently talked to three local school districts about their preparations for the 2021/22 school year, what students can expect when they return to the classroom, and how parents can help ease the transition to in-person learning.

Please note: This information was up-to-date at the time of publication.

Auburn Enlarged City School District Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo said there were two pieces to the district’s preparations for the 2021/22 school year. The first was academics. The district added teachers and teaching assistants – allowing for more small group instruction, and ultimately helping students get caught up with their studies – as well as school counselors and social workers.

“We have to get kids back in school. In-person learning is the best way to learn, so that is our main focus because we’ve seen the gaps that have been created in the past year and a half,” said Pirozzolo.

“We’re putting a lot of things together to really address the learning loss…Really the planning this year was in personnel and hiring the right staff members.”

Pirozzolo said the district’s other focus has been health and safety. Like other schools in Central New York, students will be required to wear masks in all buildings and on all buses, and maintain a physical distance of three feet. Two air purifiers were also added to each classroom in the district.

“School has not felt or looked right the last year and a half. We all get into this profession because we love to work with our children,” said Pirozzolo. “We’re excited to have them back, but we still have to be very cautious, wear our face masks, and social distance the best we can. We’re going to continue to sanitize our buildings, we’re going to have our custodians cleaning and disinfecting every night.

We will continue to do those things to keep the risk low. We want our children back and we want to keep our doors open the entire school year.”

Liverpool Central School District The Liverpool Central School District resumed full-time in-person instruction on April 5. Superintendent Mark Potter said students will only notice one big change when they return this month.

“All the barriers are going to removed,” said Potter. “The CDC now has indicated that they do not want them in classrooms or in cafeterias dividing kids because it reduces airflow. Other than that, I think school is going to resemble school other than obviously wearing masks inside…We try to do our best to keep people spaced out. We’ll stagger our bells to make sure that the halls aren’t completely full.”

“Unfortunately, kids have been isolated for a lengthy period of time and it can have a lingering effect on their mental health. That is one of our priorities,” said Potter. “My message to the staff and the kids is don’t be afraid to ask for help. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your friends if you see them struggling. There isn’t necessarily a roadmap or a blueprint for how to fix things or how to address things. We just need to all be in this together and figure it out as we move through the school year.”

Syracuse City School District Laura Kelley, the Syracuse City School District’s chief academic officer, said her district is taking a “safety first” approach. Students will wear masks and be physically distanced, and clear dividers will remain on all desks. And, like the Liverpool Central School District and Auburn Enlarged City School District, air purifiers have been added to all classrooms and learning spaces. The district will also focus on social-emotional support, adding guidance counselors, social work assistants, and family engagement program aids in all of its schools.

While schools are places of learning, we want to also make sure that we’re providing a lot of support to kids too. That’s really something we want to communicate to everyone so that students, families, and staff don’t feel uncomfortable coming back into the building.” said Kelley. “While schools are places of learning, we want to also make sure that we’re providing a lot of support to kids too. That’s definitely something we want to communicate to everyone so that students, families and staff don’t feel uncomfortable coming back into the building.”

For students returning to in-person learning, there are a few things parents can do to help ease the transition.

“I know personally, and from a district perspective, the more the information you can share, the more we can ask and answer questions, the better,” said Kelley. “When parents are talking to students about coming back, assure them that this is a safe environment, and this is a great way learn. You actually learn with your peers rather than just through a computer screen. And remind students that most of the work people are doing across the world is collaborative.

You’re not working alone. Coming into school and engaging with your peers and the staff is really the most beneficial way to learn.”

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times.

She lives in Camillus with her husband.

The district also added two air purification units to each of its approximately 715 classrooms, and is prioritizing its focus on mental health, adding new staff members in that area.

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Educational Apps for Children, Teens Now that school is back in session, are you looking for ways to supplement your child’s learning? These apps cover everything from physics to coding to foreign languages – and they all cost $2.99 or less.

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Book Creator

Interactive stories. Comic books. Science reports. Poetry books.

Children and teens can use text, images, video, and audio to create these, and much more, with the Book Creator app.

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Platform: iOS. Cost: $2.99.

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BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week

Open this app each week for a new movie – and related activities.

Topics include: social studies, health, and arts and technology.

Ages: Grades K-3.

Platform: Amazon, Android, iOS. Cost: Free.

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Duolingo

Learn a new language – or 37 – with the Duolingo app. By completing short lessons, users can learn how to speak, read, and write Spanish, French, Italian, German, and more.

Ages: 4+.

Platform: Android, iOS. Cost: Free.

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GoNoodle

Are you looking for ways to keep your child active (especially now that the weather is beginning to cool)? GoNoodle features more than 300 videos, covering topics such as dance, exercise, sports, and yoga – with new content added each week.

Ages: 4-10.

Platform: Amazon, Android, iOS. Cost: Free.

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Photomath

If your child or teen is stuck on a math problem, simply take a photo with a mobile device, then receive step-by-step instructions for how to solve it. The app addresses everything from basic math to geometry to calculus – and everything in between.

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Play and Learn Science

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Prodigy Math Game

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ScratchJr

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Ages: 5-7.

Platform: Amazon, Android, iOS. Cost: Free.

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Stack the States

Families can explore the 50 states, and learn about their capitals, flags and more. Make sure to also check out the Stack the Countries app.

Ages: 9+.

Platform: Amazon, Android, iOS. Cost: $2.99.

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Liking Lunch

Best bets for serving kids a delicious, nutritious meal | BY MOLLY MORGAN

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hen it comes to school lunch, deciding what to pack – or not to pack – or allow your child to buy – or not to buy – can quickly become a weekday dilemma.

As a mom of two school-age boys and a registered dietitian, I can relate on many different levels.

I have had the privilege of working with school lunch programs, and providing a well-balanced meal with plenty of fruit, vegetables, protein, grains (mostly whole grains), and dairy that meets the budget, serving capabilities, and that children will actually eat is a gigantic challenge. Imagine your dinner has to please not just your family but hundreds of little ones every day – and also meet federally mandated nutrition guidelines.

Besides meeting nutrition guidelines, school meals must also offer a variety of foods every day, including fruits, vegetables, 20

protein (meat or meat alternatives), dairy and grains. What’s more, legumes (such as black beans and chickpeas) must be offered every week!

ilar to the one school meal planners employ.

Every day I aim to include grains (mostly whole grains), a meat or meat alternative, fruit, vegetable, and dairy:

The best tip I can share with families is if your children are buying lunch, review the school lunch menu with them and talk about what foods (also known as components) they are going to select. This will help you get a better understanding of what your child is eating and give you the chance to stress the value of eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Grains: whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, whole grain crackers, whole wheat pita bread.

If you are packing your child’s lunch, here are the most important considerations: assembling 1) a nutritionally balanced meal, 2) that your child will eat (and have time to eat), and 3) that can be safely stored at the correct temperature to avoid food-borne illness.

When it comes to packing a nutritionally balanced lunch, I like to use a checklist, sim-

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Meat or meat alternative: roasted turkey breast, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter or other nut or seed butter, beans.

Fruit: applesauce, fruit strips (made with whole fruit), dried fruit, apple slices, bananas, fruit cups.

Vegetables: mini salad cups, baby carrots, sliced cucumbers, sliced peppers.

Dairy: milk (for example, a milk drink box), yogurt, cheese.

To make sure your child will eat it, engage him or her in the planning process of what to pack. Try narrowing down the selections for your children, like: Would you rather

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have an applesauce cup or a banana today in your lunch?

Would you like baby carrots or cucumber slices?

As for packaging, if your child is a slow eater, try not to overwhelm him with too much food in his lunch box. Also consider how the foods are packaged and purchase types that are easiest for kids to manage by themselves. For example: Reusable baggies may be easier to open than sealed containers.

Changing up what you send for lunch can help ensure your child actually eats what you pack. I find that my children love alternatives to a sandwich like: a whole grain wrap filled with roasted turkey, cheese, and vegetable; a “cheese and cracker lunch” with slices of cheddar cheese and whole grain crackers; or a tossed vegetable salad topped with a variety of vegetables and cubes of grilled chicken.

To ensure the food starts and stays safe, keep in mind that harmful bacteria grow when food is between 40-and 140-degrees Fahrenheit. Having an insulated lunch box can help to keep cold food cold, and using insulated containers for sending warm foods will help keep hot foods hot.

To keep your child’s lunch out of the danger zone: Try freezing items like drinks or yogurt tubes to help keep the foods cold within the lunch – or add ice packs to the lunch bag.

When it comes to school meals, whether your child is eating at school or at home, my best tips are to engage them in the conversation, encourage tasty (and healthy) choices, and offer a variety of options.

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A Unique Case for Pencils Use duct tape to craft an item for school

BY NATALIE DAVIS

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here’s no doubt about it, duct tape (also called duck tape) is an American staple. The tape was developed by a previous incarnation of Johnson & Johnson during World War II. Now the waterproof adhesive product can be found in just about every toolbox in the country. Aside from its usefulness around the house, duct tape has become a staple for crafters. Today’s duct tape comes in a wide variety of colors and prints.

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continued from page 23 Here is one way to make a pencil case out of duct tape for a unique school item.

SUPPLIES • Two rolls of duct tape (each a different color) • Scissors • Utility knife • Utility mat

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INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Lay your first color of tape, sticky side down, on your cutting mat. Put down strips of tape to make a rectangle roughly the size of an 8 ½-inch-by-11-inch sheet of paper.

Step 2: Gently peel up your rectangle and flip your tape over so the sticky side is facing up.

Step 3: Lay strips of your second color of duct tape directly on top of your first rectangle.

Step 4: Trim the edges so they are straight and square.

Step 5: Pick which side of your duct tape fabric you would like to be the outside of your pencil case. Once you have decided on outside, take out your zipper and line it up with the pull side of the zipper facing down on a short side of your duct tape fabric.

Step 6: Staple the top edge of the zipper to the top edge of your fabric.

Step 7: Fold your duct tape fabric over so the bottom meets the top and staple the bottom side of the zipper.

Step 8: Fold your stapled edges of the zipper over and secure with a half strip of your duct tape. This makes a nice, clean edge. Do this on both sides of the zipper.

Step 9: Decide where you want your zipper to be and fold and crease your duct tape fabric, trimming any excess off the end of the zipper.

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TIP: Make sure to put a staple at each end of your zipper to ensure it does not zip or unzip too far.

Step 10: Staple each open end of your fabric and seal with another half-strip of duct tape.

TIP: Unzip your zipper before stapling each end. This will make your life MUCH easier when you go to turn it inside out. (I had to remove each staple on one side to unzip mine.)

Step 11: Flip your fabric inside out, taking care to push all of the corners through, and you are done!

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Please consider emailing a letter to the editor, in your own words, to The Catholic Sun: letters@thecatholicsun.com. (the official newspaper of the Diocese of Syracuse, covering 7 counties: Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego.) and – Email them to: The Syracuse Post Standard: letters@syracuse.com.

See sample letters here: https://bit.ly/3w3xGjo 1. To Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Boston, leader of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Msgr. Robert Oliver (U.S.), Commission Secretary: Please work diligently to require all Catholic diocese to offer ongoing counseling and other evidence-based treatment services for victims of sexual abuse by priests. It is documented that the services reap benefits for all parties, including the diocese themselves.

2. Dear members of the Syracuse Diocesan Pastoral Council: Please advocate for the continued services of counseling and other verified treatments to assist victims of child sexual abuse by priests, to heal over time. These services should not be discontinued.

3. If a boy is abused for 9 years by a priest in the Syracuse Diocese, shouldn’t the diocese at least pay for counseling for a minimum of 9 years?

Syracuse Diocese, why are you ending counseling services after only a few years?

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Everson Outdoors: Community Day September 18, Noon–3:00pm Everson Community Plaza Free Families are invited to help us celebrate incredible new exhibitions with a free day at the Everson Museum.

Explore galleries, enjoy art-making activities, artist demonstrations, live performances, and more!

Art Making: The Anansi Tree House

Fiber Demonstrations: Watch art come to life!

Live Concert with violinist David Fulmer!

2:30pm Everson Galleries

For more information, visit everson.org.

Family Days are funded, in part, through the generosity of the Judith Meighan Art Education Fund.

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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.

New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 6. See Sept. 1 listing.

week to pick up a grab and go craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free.

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

STEM Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.; also Sept. 10, 17

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 Grab and Go Teen Craft. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 6-12 can pick up a new craft kit each month – September’s craft is chalkboard art. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

& 24. 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. $3/child. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits);

New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhib-

its); through Sept. 6. The fair features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides, and innumerable unusual, exotic and fried foods. Also see the works of New York artists and crafters. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission: $3/general; free/seniors 65+ and children ages 12 and younger. (800) 475-FAIR. nysfair.ny.gov.

Teen Crochet Club in the Greenspace.

4-5 p.m.; repeats every Wednesday through Sept.

29. Teens can learn how to crochet. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

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

Teen Anime Night in Liverpool. 6-8 p.m.

Teens can watch anime and play games. Cosplay is okay, but library staff must approve. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

through Sept. 6. See August 20 listing.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits);

Teen Tuesday. 4-5 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday

through Sept. 28. Teens can take part in a different program each week. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-19

can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create an iced coffee candle.

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

through Sept. 6. See August 20 listing.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6 LABOR DAY New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits);

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 Fall Craft Kits. 2-3 p.m. Attendees can pick up a

kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook. com/bplchildrenteen, to learn how to create apple pie playdough. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

through Sept. 6. See Sept. 1 listing.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 Tuesday Crafternoons. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;

repeats every Tuesday through Sept. 28. Children ages 3-10 and their caregivers can drop in each

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 See Ongoing Events

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 Central New York Tomatofest. 10 a.m.-6

Family Trivia Night. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Teams of six or less can answer questions about movies, books and more. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free.

Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ. org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 Picnics at the Park. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Food trucks will offer $1 samples, and live music will also be available. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool. Free admission. tasteofsyracuse.com.

New York State Fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 6. See Sept. 1 listing.

Teen Game Hour. 4-5 p.m.; repeats ev-

ery Thursday through Sept. 30. Teens can play Among Us, board games and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 Outdoor Sensory Play. 10 a.m.; repeats

every Friday through Sept. 24. Attendees can join the Fairmount Community Library for sensory play. Camillus Park, 1 Pool Road, Camillus. Free.

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

p.m. Join the celebration of tomato season’s end – with activities for kids, live music and more. Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St. Free admission; fee for some activities. cnytomatofest.org.

Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; also

Sept. 12. Highlights of the festival include: arts and crafts, live music, hayrides, canoeing and kayaking, and a midway. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $5/adult; $1/ages 6-17; free/age 5 & under. (315) 638-2519.

Grandparents Day Celebration. 1-2 p.m.

Attendees can create a keepsake book and enjoy stories about grandparents. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Mega Chess on the Lawn. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Families can play mega chess. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Sept. 11 listing.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13 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

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learn how to create CD mosaic picture frames.

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

How to Have a Homebirth in a Hospital.

6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to have a peaceful, calm birth in a hospital setting during this Zoom session 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 – September’s topic is quarterly reports. A Zoom link is also available. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

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

NATIONAL DAYS – SEPTEMBER Sept. 3: National Food Bank Day Sept. 5: National Cheese Pizza Day

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

Sept. 6: National Read a Book Day

Back to Homeschool Celebration! 1:30-2:30 p.m. Attendees can learn more about the library’s resources, play games and more. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Sept. 9: National Teddy Bear Day Sept. 12: National Video Games Day Sept. 18: National Dance Day

Drop-in Autumn Crafts. 4-7:30 p.m. Attendees can create a fall bookmark, apple suncatcher and more. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458- 6184. nopl. org.

Sept. 19: National Talk Like a Pirate Day Sept. 24: National Punctuation Day Sept. 26: National Pancake Day

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

Sept. 27: National Scarf Day

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Source: nationaldaycalendar.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 Nature Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children ages 2-12

PANCAKES

can learn about a different topic each month – September’s topic is changes in nature during fall.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 Festa Italiana. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; through Sept. 19.

Celebrate Italian culture, including food and music, and bocce. There will also be two performances by Jeff the Magic Man. In front of Syracuse City Hall, Washington and Montgomery streets, Syracuse.

Free admission. festaitaliana.bizland.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 Canine Carnival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hundreds of

animals available for adoption (dogs, cats, horses), animal demonstrations, horse carriage rides, music, and food for sale. Jamesville Beach Park, Apulia Road, Jamesville. Free admission. (315) 435-5252. caninecarnival.org.

Fall Market Festravaganza. 10 a.m.-

3 p.m. This event features live music, pony rides, food trucks and more. Emmi Farms, 1482 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.

Free. facebook.com/events/emmi-farms/ fall-market-festravaganza/392195171919103.

Recipe by Chris Xaver | Makes eight five-inch pancakes

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup oatmeal, pulsed in the food processor until it’s a flour • ½ cup walnuts or almonds (pulsed in the food processor until they’re finely ground but not turned into nut butter) • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • ¾ cup buttermilk (or you can use soy, almond or coconut milk) • 2 teaspoons sweetener (brown sugar, stevia, sucralose, etc.)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 tablespoons oil (coconut, olive, walnut, etc.)

INSTRUCTIONS: Since I’ve dirtied the food processor anyway to pulse the oats and then the nuts, I just add my wet ingredients in to save on another bowl. If needed, add water until the batter reaches the consistency your family likes best. I prefer a “thicker” pancake.

Make the pancakes by pouring 1/3 cup onto a heated skillet (or waffle iron) that has been sprayed with oil. Watch carefully until the batter begins to bubble on the edge (this will be less than 3 minutes). Flip and cook until done (another 60 seconds or so) on the other side. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Sliced bananas are excellent on these pancakes!

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19th Annual Fall Migration Festival. 10 a.m.-4

p.m. Festival features birds of prey, live music, games and crafts for children, horse rides and more. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Admission: $4/adults; $1/age 12 & under. (315) 697-2950. greatswampconservancy.org.

La Festa Italiana. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; through Sept.

19. See Sept. 17 listing.

Everson Outdoors: Community Day.

noon-3 p.m. Take part in art making; watch live performances; and more. Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474-6064. everson.org.

Books and Brownies: Teen Book Discussion. 2-3 p.m. Teens can discuss their

favorite book and enjoy brownies. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

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

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 La Festa Italiana. noon-7 p.m.; through Sept. 19.

See Sept. 17 listing.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 See Ongoing Events

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 See Ongoing Events

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 Westcott Street Fair. Noon. The neighborhood puts on its 29th annual festival, starting with a parade at noon and followed by live music and dance performances, crafts for sale, and a chance to learn about local nonprofit organizations. Westcott Street between Concord and Dell streets, and on side streets, Syracuse. Free. (315) 313-5447. westcottstreetfair.org.

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

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

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime. 6-7

p.m. Attendees can learn about Selena Quintanilla and Roberto Clemente and create a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458- 6184. nopl.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 AUTUMNAL EQUINOX Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages

13-19 can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create enamel pins.

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

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 See Ongoing Events

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

Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground

for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes.

Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free.

(315) 451-PARK.

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Family Storytime at Shove Park: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes. Baby

MONDAY, SEPT. 27

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

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

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

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

STEAM: Dissecting Owl Pellets. 6-7 p.m.

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

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking

Fairmount Community Library Storytimes.

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950.

Attendees ages 7-12 can learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free.

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

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 See Ongoing Events

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Canoeing & Kayaking. Through Sept. 6:

Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 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.

Horseback Riding. Through Sept. 5: Tuesday-

Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/hour.

Reservations required: (315) 289-3775. onondagacountyparks.com.

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

& Toddler Storytime in the Greenspace (ages 2 and under): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Music & Movement in the Greenspace: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

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

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes.

Story Time in the Garden (ages 5 and under): Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. (beginning Sept. 15).

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes.

Jigglebugs Live: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Virtual Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Virtual Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Family Story Time with Miss Karen: Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Virtual Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays, 7-7:30 p.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Virtual Storytime: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m. Visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/maxmemlib, for more information. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

NOPL North Syracuse Storytimes.

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

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

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Salt City Summerfest. 5:30-9 p.m.; also Sept. 11.

Food Truck Wars: SYR vs ROC. 11 a.m.-8

Enjoy live music during this event presented by CNY Jazz Central. Locations include: Perseverance Park, Salt City Market, Marriott Syracuse Downtown and Hanover Square. Free. saltcitysummerfest.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 Symphoria’s Fallfest. 4 p.m. Attendees can

enjoy music and food – and a Symphoria concert.

Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse. $33/adults; $28/seniors. (315) 299-5598. experiencesymphoria. org.

p.m. Check out more than 40 food trucks from Syracuse and Rochester. The event will also feature live music and craft vendors. Chevy Court, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. $5/adults; free/children under 12. facebook.com/ syracusefoodtruckassociation/events.

A New Beginning. 7:30 p.m.; also Sept. 26.

Enjoy a performance of Jose White LaFitte’s Violin Concerto and more. Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse. $40. (315) 299-5598. experiencesymphoria.org.

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