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ON THE COVER:

Presumptive 4th Ward Nominee

GIAC marching at the recent Ithaca Festival parade (Cover photo Ash Bailot)

Kumar Hopes To Shake Things Up

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ornellian Tiffany Kumar ’24 is poised to win the Democratic nomination for the Ithaca Fourth Ward Common Council race following the June 28 primary elections. Though the official results from the recent primaries have not yet been released—absentee and affidavit ballots still need to be counted—an unofficial count published by the Tompkins County Board of Elections at the time this issue went to press had Kumar winning by a wide margin. Running under a banner of “real progressivism,” Kumar wants to push back against the conception that she and her primary opponent, incumbent and fellow Cornell student Patrick Mehler ’23, were similar candidates. “I think there’s been a lot of coverage so far saying that like, ‘oh, we’re very similar.’ ‘We both represent different factions of the left.’ But a lot of democrats on the city council right now are fake progressives. They come out and make as many value statements as they want, but at the end of the day, they don’t back it up with real public policy,” Kumar said. If elected, she plans to tackle housing issues by working to pass good cause eviction, assuring the right to repairs, updating zoning laws, making Ithaca housing more affordable and enforcing the right to counsel in housing court. Kumar also plans to address the need for progressive infrastructure reforms in Ithaca. Some of her potential ideas include securing state grant money to help make Ithaca more walkable and bikeable,

improving snow and ice removal, putting legislative action behind the Ithaca Green New Deal as well as pushing for a free and expanded TCAT service. As an Alderperson, Kumar looks forward to having a material impact on the lives of marginalized communities in Ithaca and generating real progressive policies. “I always thought that I’m a city girl, that I have to live in a city. But when I came to Cornell, when I came to Ithaca, I felt like I found a place where I finally could belong. Ithaca has really shown me the power of community and fighting alongside your neighbors for material change.” Kumar attributed her success to the people of Ithaca and their support for “real progressivism,” as well as the endorsements she’s received from various organizations, activist groups and individuals. “In my door-knocking I’ve been really inspired by the amount of real progressivism, drive for change, willingness to want to uplift your whole community and love for your neighbors here in Ithaca,” Kumar said. “We were able to really blow this election out of the water, especially against an establishment-supported incumbent.” Reflecting on her impending primary election win, Kumar said she was grateful for the people that helped her and the opportunities she’s had.

T A K E  Tompkins County’s Internet Gap — Empire State Development’s New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers due to poor planning and execution, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. According to DiNapoli’s more recent analysis of the data, 1.4% of Tompkins County residents still live in areas that have not been wired for

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Tiffany Kumar. Photo: Kumar Campaign

“It’s such a huge honor. I’m not a person that the systems that uphold this country intended to have power, to be in an elected office. My mom is an immigrant, working class. My family came from a really difficult background,” Kumar said. “I’m a first gen. [college] student. I was a transfer. I’m Asian American. Queer. Socialist.” Kumar received endorsements from the Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America, the Ithaca Tenants Union, the New York Working Families Party, Cornell Progressives, Cornell Democrats, Climate Justice Cornell, and the Ithaca Solidarity Slate (including Solidarity Slate representatives and alderpeople Phoebe Brown and Jorge DeFendini). On the other hand, her was able to secure endorsements from most of his Common Council colleagues.

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broadband service, while 15.1% percent of county residents don’t have a subscription for broadband services.  Groton Ghost Guns — While arresting Samual H. Bucko, 23, of Groton, for a number of crimes, the New York State Police found that he was in possession of an illegal “ghost” assault rifle, an illegal 9mm “ghost” handgun, and a magazine that is not NY SAFE Act compliant. Ghost

guns are untraceable firearms that have no serial numbers and can be acquired without background checks.  T’Burg Autoharpist Takes Silver — Bill Gregg, a Trumansburg teacher of stringed instruments, won second place in the National Autoharp Championship at the 30th annual Mountainu Laurel Autoharp Gathering, held at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA.

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INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER Series Of Commercial Burglaries In Area

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Northside Break-Ins

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here have been several commercial burglaries in Ithaca in recent days, according to reports from the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) and conversations with local business owners and staff. The series appears to have begun during the overnight hours of June 22nd-23rd at the Newman Municipal Golf Course on Pier Road. There was forced entry into the clubhouse and the theft of property. The police reported that evidence suggests that the suspect(s) may have also entered and stolen property from boats moored in nearby slips. The IPD is encouraging owners of boats located in the area to check their property and report any damages or stolen items. A second burglary occurred at ETA PIE on the 1000 block of W. Seneca Street, according to the IPD. The suspect(s) in this crime forced entry into the business by entering through a wall panel, and stole about $200, according to a source at the business. The Antlers Restaurant, on Route 366 east of Ithaca, was struck on Tuesday, June 28. According to a source at the business, two suspects broke into the building at 6:17 a.m. Tuesday and stole a safe. They were caught on surveillance cameras. The K&H Redemption Center at 900 W. State Street was also hit on Tuesday

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evening. According to the IPD, officers were dispatched to Ithaca’s west end at about 9:33 p.m. and found signs of forced entry and a cash register being forced open. The fifth and sixth burglaries occurred on the morning of Wednesday, June 29 at Papa John’s Pizza and B&W Supply Co., both on Third Street just off Route 13 on Ithaca’s northside. According to sources at the businesses, at Papa John’s equipment was damaged and cash was stolen, while at B&W Supply windows were shattered but there was no sign of theft. Local business sources are saying there was also a seventh burglary at The locations of the string of reported commercial burglaries from June 22 through June 29 Enterprise Rent-ACar, but no further information was available by the time this It remains unclear if any or all of these issue went to press. burglaries are related incidents. Mehler also said that he’s proud of the work he’s been able to accomplish in his fairly brief time as an alderperson, including helping to secure two million dollars in fundsaid. He believes Kumar ing to re-do College Ave. won’t be able to keep the “If you’re in Collegetown lofty promises she’s made to right now, you will see that her voters. College Ave. is closed and “I’m really thankful for under construction. And all the people who supportto me that’s a big accomed me, for all of the people Patrick Mehler. Photo: Ash Bailot plishment, being able to who in other ways supadvocate for that.” ported [my] campaign,” said Mehler. “I’m When asked if he plans to endorse really proud to have had the support and Kumar, Mehler explained that he intends trust of councilmembers and people who to return to the Cornell Votes nonpartisan have lived in the community for decades work that he was focused on before his to say, ‘we don’t just want any student docommon council term. ing this work. We want [you.]’”

Mehler Frustrated By Opponent’s Tactics

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ommon Council member Patrick Mehler expressed frustration with the tactics used by Tiffany Kumar, who defeated Mehler in the Democratic primary for Ithaca’s Fourth Ward Council seat: “I think a representative is supposed to be someone who [brings] the community together. Somebody who is supposed to inspire, somebody who is supposed to find creative solutions, and not just taking a national platform and jamming it down the throats of a small populus,” Mehler 6–12,

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Gun Hill Apartment Project On Course

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he saga of the Gun Hill development project took a relatively uncontentious step forward at the June 28 meeting of the Ithaca Planning & Development Board. The team behind the planned fourstory, 77-unit Breeze Apartment project presented design updates and more importantly, considering the site’s Brownfield status and historic remediation efforts, a Full Environmental Assessment Form. A 1997 environmental site assessment commissioned by the city found extensive lead contamination on the long-time industrial site that had housed the Ithaca Agricultural Works, the Ithaca Paper Company and most notably the Ithaca Gun Company. Since then there have been a number of failed public and private efforts at remediation and development. However, a 2020 amendment to the state Brownfield Cleanup Program appears to have made development more feasible. In December 2021 the site was acquired by 121-125 Lake Street LLC, owned by Visum Development Group. Public comment at the meeting from two residents living near the site focused on the potential impact of the development on the nearby Lake Street/University Avenue intersection, the possibility of dust contamination, and the probable noise resulting from the construction.

“One of our chief concerns is the impact on traffic on Lake Street,” explained Samantha Trumbo who lives immediately adjacent to the site. Noting that there has been previous discussion of crosswalks and possible stoplights, Trumbo suggested the city continue to investigate those possibilities. While expressing understanding of the extensive cleanup efforts underway to make the site environmentally safe by digging down to bedrock, Trumbo noted that the neighbors still have concerns. “A lot of dirt is going to be driven away on trucks, past residences,” she said, “so we’re going to be really paying attention to that and are expecting high standards of dust mitigation and monitoring throughout the process.” Peter Bloom, another neighbor of the site, echoed Trumbo’s concerns, focusing on potential noise, asking the city to impose a firm start time. “There was an agreement with a prior developer that construction would not start until 8:00 a.m.,” Bloom explained, “and they continually violated that agreement.” He also asked that construction not be permitted on weekends or holidays. Both Trumbo and Bloom added that all their interactions with the current developer, Visum Development Group LLC, have been cordial and transparent. The Board expressed a general comfort level for the remediation practices and

Doesn’t it seem like Ithaca is starting to get back to abnormal?

Downs

According to a study by BarBend.com Ithacans have become 4% more obese over the past 10 years.

HEARD&SEEN Heard

Based on a variance request it seems the former Zsa Zsa’s building is going to become a paint store.

Seen

Downtown visitors who don’t use the ParkMobile app seem really confused by the street kiosks. Better that than driving the wrong way down our oneway streets.

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The Ithaca Gun smokestack. Photo: Ash Bailot

procedures and was more interested at this point in making sure of compliance. The treatment of the historic smokestack remains up in the air, pending further review of what would be involved in its demolition. Transferring ownership of the smokestack to the city and selling off individual bricks to the public as historic collectibles are among the options being floated.

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The Talk at

YOUR LETTERS Legal aid needed for LGBTQ+ community

n a reaction to the expected attack on LGBTQ+ rights, many of us are having to get more legal coverage to protect us. Wills, Medical Power of Attorney and other protections are needed in case our marriages are made illegal again or our rights as human beings are discounted. In other words, we need legal help and that is expensive. Are there any lawyers in the area giving discounts or free help for these things right now because of these attack on our rights? It would be a very positive thing to do in response to the bigoted attacks we are having to deal with. I would think it would also bring some positive advertising to your firm if the media picks up how you are helping. Does anyone know of a law firm or lawyer in the area that is helping already? Terry Ann Cork Alpine, NY

Renew fight for progressive society

riday, June 24, 2022, was a very sad day for the majority of Americans as the U.S. Supreme Court struck down

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Roe vs Wade which guaranteed abortion rights for the last 49 years. The logic used by the “conservative” majority of the Court was hypocritical and the results will be cruel to many women as well as men. The idea that Roe was wrongly decided in 1973 because a woman’s right to choose is not enumerated in the Constitution is dumb at best. Many of the rights we all enjoy today are not mentioned or clearly delineated in the 200-yearold plus Constitution. A living document, it is subject to update by amendment and interpretation by the courts. The reference to “persons” in the Constitution has been applied here to fetuses through the lens of religious beliefs. These are in turn taken from the Bible, whose text and ideas are far, far older and in need of modern interpretation. The Constitution sought to create a nonsectarian country with separation between church and state, but here we have the views of a religious minority imposing its morals on the rest of us. The notion that states should decide their local brand of abortion regulation is a dishonest excuse for the Supreme Court’s decision. In addition, it is being publicly stated that this Court and its supporters intend to go much further in turning back the clock by limiting voting access and LGBTQ+ rights and eliminating same sex marriage. If you believe in diversity, justice, and equality, renew your commitment to fighting for a progressive society and against a return to the oppressive past. At the very least it’s more urgent than ever to VOTE! David Frumkin Ithaca

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Out of Cancerland By St e ph e n Bu r k e

ach year at this time, Ithaca residents Krista and Theo (not their real names) have a gathering at their Northside home to celebrate the successful conclusion, back in the summer of 2013, of what Theo jokingly calls “my trip through Cancerland.” Krista is the daughter of a doctor, and somewhat more clinical in her medical descriptions, although she refers with some ironic lightness to Theo’s “transplantiversary, the anniversary of Theo’s autologous stem cell transplant. While the road to full recovery took a long time, this marked the end of cancer treatment. That’s worth celebrating,” Krista wrote in invitation. Theo is maybe less a social engine than Krista, who plans the parties, but he agreed to talk about his cancer with the Ithaca Times in the interest of openness and the hope of helping others. Theo’s cancer did not initially have any painful symptoms. It was discovered after a regular check-up when he was found to be anemic. Some follow-up testing showed “interesting” results. “‘Interesting,’ that’s a bad word in a doctor’s office,” I said. “Yes, it is,” Theo said with a laugh. A worse word is cancer, which followed later. Theo remembers subsequent aspects of “cancer denial.” At first he explored “alternative treatments,” he said, but found them “not encouraging. Diet, fasting. It might go away until you start eating again.” The idea that treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, and transplants “can be worse than the cancer, can kill you,” Theo said, and can be persuasive even beyond denials and fears. But a reckoning of the odds of survival without treatment (maybe a one in three chance of surviving five years, in Theo’s case) convinced him that acceptance “was the path of least resistance.” Another factor was the peace of mind of loved ones, especially his wife. “You don’t want people to think you’re not trying,” he said. Not trying is maybe a particularly perilous path for people who, unlike Theo, are alone. The treatments can be difficult not just to endure, with the resultant debilitation, but even to undergo in the first place, with the myriad appointments and the commitments of money, time, energy and will.

With cancer, even support can be complicated. For Theo, among the hardest things was “telling other people.” First there was the diagnosis itself, with that awful word. Then the realities of his condition, and the details of the protracted regimes and procedures, and their results. Theo had “five rounds of chemotherapy, three weeks apart, each round with a heavier toll.” He made repeat trips to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo for surgeries. His treatment was “aggressive.” Nothing was guaranteed. “In Cancerland you learn all these things you might not want to know,” Theo says. “Side effects. You find out about senses you didn’t know you had, each with its own nerve pathways. Lots of different kinds of pain.” Ultimately, the treatments worked. Theo has bloodwork once a year. After five years of no findings, he was considered cancer-free and largely out of risk of recurrence. Along the way, the personal worked along with the professional. Confiding in people helped Theo in “lightening up” from anxieties which were certainly warranted, but best controlled. Theo initially found difficulty, but eventually solace, in “letting people help. It makes your friends feel better.” By disclosing details of his situation, he decided, “I can help other people stay alive.” Theo also found resolve in political and planetary issues that, ironically, are generally more associated with despair than hope. He is an activist against climate change; surely, he thought, the world needs more of these, not one fewer. He has lived and worked in Haiti, amidst pervasive suffering. The two concerns are related. With the degradation exacerbated by climate change, Theo says, “people in Haiti are starving” and might be condemned to it forever without help from others who know and care. The connection Theo feels with the people of Haiti, with others afflicted and threatened, and maybe humanity in general is one he says deepened with his illness, and from the capacity for prayer he discovered in himself. The message is, Theo said, “It isn’t random. Even though it’s hard. You’re not forgotten.”

Sports

Ultra-Running Is A Family Affair For Jamal Diboun By Ste ve L aw re nc e

hen looking at the results of last weekend’s Finger Lakes 50, I saw the name “Diboun,” and I had a flashback. In 2008, I wrote a story about Yassine Diboun, an Ithacan who was a rising star in the world of UltraMarathon running. Now, 14 years later, I am writing about Jamal, Yassine’s younger brother. I caught up with Jamal—who is also a friend and a fellow Girl Dad (he has four, I have three)—and I asked him if he recalled when his brother was getting started in Ultras. “Yes, I do,” Jamal replied. “He ended up turning into a superstar.” If anyone were to ask the six women that comprised Jamal’s support team on Saturday, they would likely convey their opinion that he’s a superstar, too. Jamal cranked out the Finger Lakes 50 Mile trail race (50 miles, and 5,000 feet of cumulative elevation) in eight hours, six minutes to finish fourth overall and first in the 40-plus division. His mom, Mary Lisa, sisters Nadia and Shena, wife Daura, and his four daughters, Lydia, Makana, Amani

and Tulsi were all there to provide support on many levels. Jamal told me, “Yassine got me into this. I did some trail runs with him and I caught the bug.” I asked Jamal to describe “the bug,” and he said, “The complex dynamic is what makes it such a complete experience. There is the nutrition component, and all the mental strategy that comes into play. Over the course of 50 miles, you can experience some real ups and downs, there are so many factors you have to juggle. It’s challenging and invigorating at the same time, and I get into a state of consciousness that transcends time, one where 8 hours goes by really fast.” (I love talking to runners when the endorphins are still coursing through their veins...) Asked about his path to Ultra-Running, Jamal said, “I was always an athlete. I played soccer and basketball, some baseball, but you know how it goes. You start working, you have a family....” Trail running, he offered, “Was a way for me

to get back in the game. I love feeling like an athlete again, being in the game.” Jamal added, “It’s such a positive, fun and healthy environment. The runners, the volunteers, everyone is so supportive. Everybody wins. I’m so grateful that my kids get to witness that culture, and to see their dad persevere and overcome obstacles.” He shared how special it was to have his oldest daughter, Lydia, show up at an aid station at the race’s halfway point. “She lives in Buffalo, and she surprised us,” Jamal said. Diboun shared a special bonding experience from the race, saying, “I ran with a guy, Jonathan Garcia, who is 20. That’s the same age as Lydia, and he runs cross-country in college. We were on the same level, we teamed up and supported one another, and he had a great kick at the end and finished third, one spot ahead of me.” Jamal, channeling that inner lifelong athlete, said, “Jonathan and I saw a guy catching us at about Mile 47, and that lit a fire for both of us. We had a really strong final 3 miles.” The 50-miler was not Jamal’s longest race, as he recently completed the 100-kilometer (65-mile) Twisted Branch race from Naples to Hammondsport. Being honest, he told me, “I am eyeing a 100mile Ultra, but I know that I have to let my body rest up. I know you can’t just jump into it.” ● ● ●

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Jamal Diboun caught the UltraRunning bug from his brother Yassine. Photo: Jonathan Garcia

lenges. He conveyed that “I was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma four months ago. It has made this year of health and running that much more profound for me as my health has surged back from a holistic diet shift. I also completed Cayuga Trails 50 K this June 4, finishing in sixth place. I am battling this hiccup head on.”

International Mud Day At The Children’s Garden T he Summer Camp at Ithaca Children’s Garden celebrated International Mud Day on Saturday, June 25. Activities included a Mud Kitchen, Muddy Targets, and Mud Arts & Crafts.

The onsite celebrations were mirrored by a Mud Day @ Home virtual event offering Mud Painting and Muddy Science experiments. Based on the visual evidence, the event was a splashing success.

Photos: Ithaca Children’s Garden JULY 6–12, 2022

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SERVING THOSE AT RISK GIAC celebrates its 50th anniversary By L au r a I l ioa e i

he Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) has remained dedicated to serving Ithaca’s at-risk communities for 50 years, providing a variety of resources and recreational programs. Located on 301 W. Court St., GIAC was founded in 1972. The United Way of Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District and the Social Service League of Ithaca came together and decided to found GIAC after recognizing a need for more downtown community centers for youth. The need became even more pressing after the downtown YMCA closed a number of years later. GIAC focuses its efforts on those who are disenfranchised or discriminated against due to race, identity, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Part of GIAC’s programs involve services that are dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for the people of Ithaca. These programs are part of a greater social justice initiative that draws awareness to the needs and rights of underrepresented and disenfranchised populations, as well as having the voices of Ithaca’s youth be heard. One of these programs is the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, where police officers can send those who commit misdemeanors as a result of socioeconomic struggle to social workers and other community-service based outlets. “Let’s say someone was shoplifting. Instead of having this person be incarcerated, they can be deferred to LEAD, where they will participate in meeting with social workers, substance abuse and addiction counselors, and where they can participate

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in several activities to help them turn their life around,” GIAC Director Leslyn McBean-Clairborne said. Another program is the Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP), where people can obtain free training and work experiences that prepare them for a career in the hospitality industry. HETP lasts for six months and gives participants the opportunity to work in a variety of hospitality roles ranging from food and beverage, management, housekeeping, clerical, and maintenance. When they conclude the program, they’ll have a portfolio of experiences that better equip them for the competition of the job market. It’s an opportunity that provides more equitable job prospects for at-risk youth and adults. GIAC is also known for its athletic programs. Over the years, their Summer Basketball Leagues for both youth and adults have been successful. Their oldest athletic program has been boxing. In 2020, thanks to $90,000 in donations from Purity Ice Cream and the Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County to the city, the Alex Haley Pool was able to be opened to the public, cooling some of the tensions of the pandemic during that summer. The pool is currently undergoing repairs, but once work is completed, an opening date for this year will be announced. The GIAC webpage for the pool will then be updated with 2022 fees, hours and information. “The pandemic, for our community, caused a lot of collaboration. The fact that all the funders began to meet and really work with each other and say ‘this is what we can afford to do, this is something my board members are interested in, if we can 6–12,

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G I AC D i r e c t o r L e s ly n M c B e a n - C l a i r b o r n e come up with a quarter of this, who else can we pitch in? We saw that happening time and time again during the pandemic, and continuing now. Because the fact is, we’re still in a pandemic, but it’s made our community realize how good in tan-

dem we really are, and if we work together, we’ll come up with better solutions,” Legacy Foundation Director of Development Jean McPheeters said. Though GIAC has done numerous community initiatives throughout the years,

the organization is not very reflective on its achievements. “It’s always difficult to really think about our milestones because you just do. You never really think [of] it as such. Our biggest thing is just responding to what the emerging needs are in our community. We are currently in the process of expanding GIAC. We have grown this space; there’s more and more demand for services we offer. And so a milestone we hope to achieve is [the] buildup of GIAC in adding a new program space with the gymnasium we’ve acquired from the [Immaculate] Conception School,” McBeanClairborne said. Earlier this year, GIAC received $800,000 in funding from Washington as a result of an omnibus spending bill that was passed by the House and Senate back in March. Given the rising demands for its public programs, GIAC has continuously been attempting to expand its property. Although it failed to acquire outdoor space from the Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, this government funding will allow GIAC to renovate the Immaculate Conception School gym. This added space will enable an expansion for teen programming. There will be an animation and recording studio and screen printing. There will also be more sporting-related activities including basketball tournaments and community volleyball among others. This new space will fulfill GIAC’s programming needs, but also add indoor recreation space for the neighborhood and community at large so that the nonprofit can keep up with growing demands. GIAC’s athletic programs have turned young athletes into professionally competitive ones, besides providing recreational opportunities. Take Ijeyikowoicho “EJ” Onah, a 2018 Ithaca High School graduate and former member of the GIAC Navigators program. She started her track and field journey in the second grade through

the program and continued running when she joined the track team at SUNY Albany. From there, Onah competed and won a bronze medal in the 2019 Pan American Games. During the start of the coronavirus pandemic, GIAC had to close down all physical programs. All athletic activities were put on hold. Professional development programs, particularly for teens, were also on hiatus. However, this didn’t mean that GIAC was completely shutting themselves off from the public. Instead, they instituted new programs like senior grocery delivery, so that seniors wouldn’t need to worry about contracting the coronavirus from a grocery run. GIAC also had a food pantry, so that those struggling with food scarcity as a consequence of the effects of the pandemic could have a place where they could get food staples. GIAC also launched daily programs for young students to have a socially distanced learning space. This targeted the challenges that online curriculums posed, particularly towards children from lowerincome families. Lower-income students often lack optimal internet access and needing one parent to stay at home would prevent them from being able to work. GIAC having this space that enabled children to learn in a safe, sustaining environment that could supervise them so that their parents can work without making severe compromises demonstrates the nonprofit’s flexibility in aiding Ithaca’s community. GIAC also remains tightly interwoven with other organizations in Ithaca. “We work in collaboration with others. Anything we do, we don’t do alone. We rely heavily on partnerships with community agencies as much as they rely on us. And so, we partner with organizations like the Ithaca Police Department and with REACH [Respectful, Equitable, Ac-

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In these collaborations, GIAC can more effectively service the people of Ithaca. For instance, a collaboration with the local Staples store enabled GIAC to provide students with school supplies, such as pencils, gluesticks, paper and headphones. Inclusivity is an integral part of GIAC and part of this is demonstrated through annual events that take place throughout the year. “We offer five special events for the community: the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast, the Black History Month Talent Show, the GIAC Festival of Nations, we host the City of Ithaca’s Party and Parade, and the Harvest Festival Dinner. These are special events that we do for the community, in addition to our daily programs,” McBean-Clairborne said. GIAC intends to host a birthday party celebrating its 50th anniversary in September. Details will be announced on their website later this year.

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Hope Springs Eternal Covid Count Remains Low By Juli a Nage l

OVID cases in Tompkins County have been relatively low during the month of June, with just under 540 total new positive cases. The positive case seven-day average dipped into the teens earlier this month. As of June 30, the seven-day rolling average in Tompkins County is 15, and there are four active COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to data collected and published by the Tompkins County Health Department. There have been more cases in Tompkins county this month than June of 2021 when the seven-day average was five positive cases or less. The county-wide mask mandate was suspended earlier this month, and children between six months and five years of age are now vaccine eligible following a recent emergency authorization of both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

“Local pediatrician offices are preparing for administration of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines for these age groups. The CDC recommends that children in these age groups get vaccinated with whichever vaccine is available,” stated a June 21 Tompkins County Health Department press release. “Local pharmacies can administer vaccination for those ages 3 years and older.” Beginning July 8, COVID-19 vaccines for all age groups, including young children, will also be available at the soonto-reopen Community Health Services Immunizations Clinic, according to the TCHD. The CHS Immunization Clinic, located at 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, has been closed to the public since March of 2020. Appointments are required. Cornell University has not recently announced any COVID updates; the last update was at the end of April.

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Cornell is requiring full vaccination for the 2022-2023 academic year—except in cases of medical or religious exemptions—according to an April 7 announcement. Cornell still requires once-a-week testing for unvaccinated individuals. On June 21, Ithaca College suspended its surveillance testing requirement for unvaccinated individuals but is still requiring full vaccination (two Moderna/Pfizer doses, or a single Johnson & Johnson dose) for the upcoming academic school year, barring any college-approved exemptions.

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delirious Weimar Berlin tumbling out of the giddy, hedonistic 20s into the rising Nazi fascism of the 30s, John Van Druten fashioned the play and film, I Am A Camera, immortalizing gamine, vivacious cabaret singer Sally Bowles. The genius of the musical, as conceived and directed by Harold Prince, was the addition of the Emcee; Cabaret’s creators found in the Kit Kat Club a device to create an ironic and imB y R o s s H a a r s t a d mensely seductive commentary on the story’s unfolding events. With variations, three Cabarets exist: the abaret, book by Joe Masteroriginal, Bob Fosse’s astonishing film (1972), off, music & lyrics by John and the 1993 London /1998 New York revival Kander & Fred Ebb, Hangar which sat its audience within a version of the Theatre through July 16 cabaret club. In the 60s Cliff Bradshaw (the Wilkommen…. With that word a lascivious Isherwood character) was straight, in Fosse’s Master of Ceremonies launched a small revolu- film a dewy-eyed bisexual, and in 1993/98 tion in the American musical as Kander & Ebb’s reshaping by Sam Mendes & Rob Marshall, again bisexual. Meanwhile the Kit Kat Klub Cabaret tore open the 1966 Broadway season. gained a polyamorous, queer makeover. With the same word, the Hangar TheAlong with the three plus Cabarets there atre invites us back inside to its beautiful are two Emcees: either the original sly, sinuous thrust stage, after three years of vacancy, for unforgettable tummler of Joel Grey or the a strongly sung, well-acted, instrumentally overtly queer, wounded trickster conjured up swinging, and generally solid rendition of the by Alan Cumming. show as co-directed and choreographed by So Cabaret is both forever morphing, and Sanaz Ghajar and Ben Hobbs. haunted by its famous ghosts. The Hangar has From gay English ex-pat Christopher chosen the 93/98 revised version, but (with Isherwood’s Berlin Stories, sketches of a Covid still a reality) sadly minus the immersion of the audience into the performance. Trevor McQueen adroitly commands the stage as a genderqueer Emcee. Sharp and insinuating, lithe and steely, McQueen combines a wickedly calculating eye on the audience with an oddly compassionate cynicism and adroit physicality, while crooning and spitting her songs. Candice Hatakeyama delights as Sally. Her gorgeous voice alternately caresses and belts the famous tunes (particularly “Maybe This Time”), while she flirts and flounces with easy assurance. Candice Hatakeyama delights as Sally Bowles. Photo: Hangar Theatre

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Yet it’s the tentative, doomed romance between the world-weary survivor Fraulein Schneider (Heidi Hayes) and her shy, courteous suitor Herr Schultz (Fred Frabatta), the Jewish grocer, that captures our hearts. A romance ripped apart by the Nazi sympathizers Fraulein Kost (a feisty, funny, harsh Ema Zivkovic) and Ernst Ludwig (a suavely amoral Caleb Wilson Schaaf.) Frabatta–a man carrying heart on sleeve– and Hayes—the guarded, scarred veteran of too much change—beguile in their light, lilting duets with their hint of Viennese waltz, an antique graciousness foreign to the Germany they now inhabit. Hayes also thrillingly imbues her solos with all the layers of pain and wry wisdom they carry. Alex Hanna plays Cliff (the least well written character) as the slightly prim (and entitled) ingenue the script suggests, which leaves the actor at loose ends in the darkness of Act 2. Ghajar and Hobbs have a strong, visually emphatic vision which however insists on the sinister from the get-go. The Kit Kat girls and boys are pushed beyond shabby and tawdry to the grotesque, and the choreography often favors a slow-motion, pained expressionism in lieu of dancing directed at entertaining the Kit Klub patrons. Moreover, the set (Meredith Ries), with its silky off-kilter curtains, and busily shifting border of video display panels (projections by Stivo Amoczy) impedes a sense of place (the inclusion of a modern-day dressed orchestra doesn’t help.) Perhaps the creative team means to engulf us in a literal nightmare, but that grates against the musical’s actual structure. JULY 6–12, 2022

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cott Derrickson left “Doctor Strange 2” in pre-production. He was in intensive therapy, dealing with a violent, turbulent childhood and Derrickson and his producer/co-writer C. Robert Cargill poured all of his memories and fears into an adaptation of Joe Hill’s 2004 short story “The Black Phone” (UniversalBlumhouse, 2022, 103 min.). Joe Hill is Stephen King’s son. Just as his father lucked out having Brian DePalma direct “Carrie” (1976), his dad’s first adaptation, Joe Hill is fortune because Derrickson and Cargill have crafted an astonishing horror thriller with a beautifully humane moral center. “The Black Phone” is, frankly, stunning. The picture was still haunting my thoughts days after I viewed it. In Denver circa 1978 – the year of Carpenter’s “Halloween” – a kid named Finney (Mason Thames) and his kid sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) are struggling with bullying at school and abuse at home at the hands of their alcoholic widower father (Jeremy Davies). There’s this anonymous van moving through the background. Turns out there’s a child predator on the loose, a real vile twist of a man, dubbed “The Grabber” (Ethan Hawke).

Vinny gets grabbed, and finds himself in a nondescript cement room with a bare mattress and a black phone on the wall. The Grabber thinks the phone doesn’t work, but then it rings, and Finney answers…. Meanwhile, Gwen dreams of who The Grabber might be; she inherited this odd gift from her late mother. And that’s all you’ll get out of me regarding the story. The atmosphere, pacing and performances are far beyond what you might expect from a “horror movie”. Hawke is the most terrifying boogeyman I’ve seen in eons; if this film had been made in the 1980’s, Hawke might have played one of the kids. Movies like this and, oddly, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” (2021), go back to the 70’s to capture a more chaotic and lawless world that kids have to figure out how to navigate and survive. And so it is that the bullying scenes and home abuse scenes feel more graphically violent than the world of The Grabber. Madeline McGraw is an extraordinary find. Her scenes with Davies are almost too upsetting to witness.

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ola Osteria has overcome a significant obstacle to become a successful restaurant. It’s a destination restaurant: you won’t walk or drive by it and, on impulse, decide to eat there since it’s hidden from view and a bit difficult to find. You’ll have to make a decision before choosing Gola. It’s located in a residential area on S. Quarry Street and then tucked away deep inside the complex. Gola means Gorge in Italian Gola Osteria is located in the Quarry Arms building which the owners selected to tie Another evening I ordered Chicken into Ithaca’s well-known geology. Osteria Francese and I was delighted with the dish. has multiple meanings all leading to an Instead of a heavy coating of breadcrumbs inn that travelers used for overnight stays that I’m used to with a Francese preparawith a restaurant that has a short and tion, this chicken breast was dusted with a simple menu. light flour and sauteed in a delicate sauce That said, the menu here is neither of white wine and browned butter with a short nor simple. touch of lemon and a generous portion of One of the features I like on the menu capers. The chicken was topped with four is the listing of major items followed by tender artichoke hearts. I ordered two side some of the available preparations and prices. For example, Veal: Parmigiana, Pic- dishes, which cost extra: spaghetti with parmesan and butter and broccoli rappini. cata, Marsala, Francese, ($31). They also ($8 and $10). list Shrimp and Chicken in this fashion. All four desserts on the menu ($10) are Pasta, all homemade, is a specialty homemade. The Tiramisu is a bit different and they have almost a dozen different from other Italian restaurants. This one is versions on offer. One evening I ordered not layered, has less whipped cream, and Fettucine with Pesto Genovese, Sun Dried comes as a large flat rectangle that is easily Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts ($24). All the sharable. elements were beautifully cooked, and the I like wine with Italian food and there’s pine nuts served as a wonderful enhancea lot to choose from here: more than a ment to the flavor profile. On a recent Saturday evening, Soft Shell dozen whites and two dozen reds. (Glasses $10-$12, Bottles $32-$155.) Virtually all Crab was a “special” offered as an appetizer. The price was $22 so I asked if I could the wines come from Italy and since I’m not very familiar with Italian wines, each have it as an entrée. I love soft shell crabs evening I ordered from the least expensive and don’t remember ever having one as grape variety I favor but was never disapbeautifully prepared as the one I received pointed. at Gola. It was tender with a very light My only problem with Gola: I don’t breading, served on a rich pesto made with ramps and feta cheese, complemented with like continuous loud playing of music that inhibits my dinner conversation. walnuts and thinly sliced red onions. At Gola, the food is expertly prepared, At another dinner I ordered a mussels seasoned, and cooked, attractively prespecial. My efficient, friendly, and prosented and efficiently served by an affable, fessional server promised me “15 to 20 mussels” for $18. When the platter arrived, professional wait staff. Tid Bit: Some customers might find it there 24 mussels almost buried under a troubling that there is only a single unisex colorful mixture of crushed tomatoes, restroom with a single toilet. crushed peppers and garlic. And the dish Parking is off street in the residential was wonderful. The tomatoes and pepcomplex and shared with the residents pers gave the dish a bit of a welcome kick. Mussels can be chewy and tough but these of the apartments. Finding a spot during peak periods can be difficult. were tender.

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Austere But Playful Media At Corners Gallery By Ar thur W hit m an

While “Thread” tends towards an austere, monochrome minimalism, the Buffalo artist’s beaded pieces are brightly, even garishly, multi-colored. Several wall-mounted circles show off an unexpectedly inventive, rangy color sense. One is tempted to label “Moon Mandala,” the most evocative of these, “painterly” in its use of translucent, ribboned, as well as opaque colored beads. Also notable is “Bead and Brad Study,” a freestanding piece featuring plastic and metal beads on a curl of black canvas. Lukachko’s contributions here are more focused. The Canadian artist’s monochrome, folded-and-knotted cotton quilts recall the organic post-minimalism of Eva Hesse’s sculpture, albeit in more cozily

orners Gallery in Cayuga Heights has a tradition of exhibiting “craft” media as well as more conventional fine art. For Corners’ early summer show, “Common Thread Invitational,” owner Ariel Bullion Ecklund, herself a ceramist and photographer, has invited five textile artists from Ithaca and beyond to create predominantly “non-functional” pieces that tend towards the austere but playful. While the Ithaca-area contributors have two pieces each, Ani Hoover of Buffalo and Susan Lukachko of Toronto, both new to town, have several works on-view. Hoover is represented generously enough here to include work from two series: OF and patchwork plasticHOME beaded sculptures piecesSHURFINE in surprising materials.

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larly. Laden with insouciant allusions to popular culture, her work demands space to create its own context. “Common Thread Invitational” Through August 26 Corners Gallery at 903 Hanshaw Road Open 11-4 Tues. and 10-2 Fri., Sat. www.cornersgallery.com

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7/7 Thursday Summer Piano Institute Faculty Recital: Vadim Serebryany, piano | 7:15 p.m. | Hockett Family Recital Hall, Gym Rd

7/8 Friday Phil Lesh & Friends | 6:30 p.m. | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road Summer Piano Institute Participant Recital I at Hockett Family Recital Hall | 7:15 p.m. | Hockett Family Recital Hall, Gym Rd

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Sunday Music Series | 1 p.m. | Red Newt Cellars, 3675 Tichenor Road | Free

Summer Piano Institute Participant Recital II | 10 a.m. | Hockett Family Recital Hall, Gym Rd

Music and Mimosas at Hosmer Winery | 1 p.m. | Hosmer Estate Winery, 7020 State Route 89

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Cider Sunday Concert Series: Travis Knapp | 1 p.m. | Finger Lakes Cider House, 4017 Hickok Road

Death Cab for Cutie & illuminati hotties | 7 p.m. | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road

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7/14 Thursday

Jazz Monday with Dave Davies RhythmMakers | 5:30 p.m. | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Road

Sixth Annual Bastille Day Organ Concert | 7 p.m. | St. Luke Lutheran Church, 109 Oak Avenue

7/13 Wednesday Newfield Music Series at Mill Park: Jessie Gray | 6 p.m. | Mill Park | Free

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The Small Kings | 6 p.m. | Ithaca Beer Co., 122 Ithaca Beer Dr

Paul Davie | 1 p.m. | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road

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Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | The press release promises a “filthy dance party” from these newcomers to this summer concert series (though not new to the Ithaca music scene), and frankly, that sounds amazing to us. (Photo: Facebook)

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Stage Cabaret | 7:30 p.m., 7/6 Wednesday | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd. | CRT Presents: Kiss Me Kate | 7/6 Wednesday | Little York Lake Theatre & Pavilion, 6799 Little York Lake Road | July 6-16. ComedyFLOPs 3rd Friday Improv Show To Support WRFI Community Radio | 7 p.m., 7/15 Friday | Virtual, https://www.youtube.com/comedyflops | ComedyFLOPs’ 3rd Friday streaming Improv Shows in support of local area non-profit organizations. This month we’re supporting WRFI Community Radio. | Free Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night @ The Downstairs at Downstairs | 7 p.m., 7/19 Tuesday | First and third Tuesdays of the month! Kenneth McLauren hosts Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night at The Downstairs. View on site | Email this event Ithaca Shakespeare presents: The Two Gentlemen of Verona | 6 p.m., 7/20 Wednesday | Robert H. Treman State Park, 105 Enfield Falls Rd. | A play that ISC has never produced in any form -- a sparkling romantic comedy featuring smart women, foolish men, a gang of outlaws, and of course, a bit with a dog...

Art Let’s Meditate at the Museum Summer Session 6 | 12:15 p.m., 7/6 Wednesday | Johnson Museum of Art, 114 Central Avenue | During each halfhour session, a trained Cornell Health “Let’s Meditate” program guide will lead participants through exercises designed to focus on the breath and quiet the mind.

Jari Poulin | Mirage at Ink Shop Studio Gallery | 1 p.m., 7/6 Wednesday | Jari Poulin | Mirage features a series of images that combine monoprints and black and white photographic transfers to create dream-like worlds that speak to memory and imagination. New Members’ Show | 12 p.m., 7/7 Thursday | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2 | New Members’ Show at State of the art Gallery: Carol Spence and Vincent Joseph Common Thread Invitational | 11 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | corners gallery, 903 HANSHAW RD | Common Thread Invitational showcases work by five contemporary artists working in fiber and textiles. Illustration Club: Sketching in Nature | 2 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96) | Trees, flowers, bugs, and beyond! Let’s go outside and do nature-inspired sketching! Queer Craft Club | 6:30 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. TCPL will provide a simple craft each month, but participants are also free to bring in current projects to work on. | Free Let’s Meditate at the Museum Summer Session 7 | 12:15 p.m., 7/13 Wednesday | Johnson Museum of Art, 114 Central Avenue | During each halfhour session, a trained Cornell Health “Let’s Meditate” program guide will lead participants through exercises designed to focus on the breath and quiet the mind.

Film Cinemapolis 120 E. Green St., Ithaca July 8- July 14, 2022. Contact Cinemapolis for showtimes. New films listed first. * Mad God* | A fully practical stopmotion film set in a Miltonesque world of monsters, mad scientists, and war pigs. | 83 mins NR The Forgiven* | Speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend an old friend’s lavish weekend party, wealthy Londoners (Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain) are involved in a tragic accident with a local teenage boy. Ar-

riving late at the grand villa with the debauched party raging, the couple attempts to cover up the incident with the collusion of the local police. But when the boy’s father arrives seeking justice, the stage is set for a tensionfilled culture clash.| 117 mins Mr. Malcolm’s List | When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm. Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton to play the role of his ideal match. | PG Official Competition | When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavor. Completing the all-star team are two actors with enormous talent but even bigger egos. | 114 mins NR Everything Everywhere All At Once | A hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action-adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can’t seem to finish her taxes. | 140 mins R Elvis | From his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to stardom starting in Memphis, Tennessee and his conquering of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley becomes the first rock ‘n roll star and changes the world with his music.| 159 mins NR

Special Events Cortland County Junior Fair | 7/6 Wednesday | Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4301 Fairgrounds Drive | The Cortland County Junior Fair returns to the Cortland County Fairgrounds on July 5-9. GO ITHACA Outdoor Tours at Bernie Milton Pavilion | 11:30 a.m., 7/8 Friday | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Center Commons | GO ITHACA is excited to be a 2022 recipient of the Tompkins County Outdoor Recreation Grant. Outdoor Summer CRAFT FAIR | 9 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | Harmony UMC & Harford Town Field, 726 ROUTE 221 | Craft Fair Vendors, Food, games, raffles, baked goods, and family fun! Free admission. | Free Club Cayuga Sunset Cruises at Allen Treman State Park | 7:30

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Cortland Repertory Theatre’s Summer Stage at Little York Pavilion in Preble | CRT proudly presents another “revival” for the third show in their 50th Anniversary season, the well-known backstage musical “Kiss Me, Kate”. Last produced at CRT in 1984, this hilarious and tuneful show has music and lyrics by Cole Porter with book by Sam and Bella Spewack. (Photo: Provided)

Service | Stability Strength When Dermatology Associates of Ithaca had outgrown their office space, Dr. Josie McAllister turned to a team who has been there for the practice every step of the way: Tompkins and Tompkins Insurance Agencies. With guidance and financing help from Tompkins, Dr. McAllister was able to purchase and renovate a beautiful 8,000 square foot facility in Ithaca.

“Tompkins provided extremely valuable advice, oversight,and support, so we could create a healing space for our community,” ”says Dr. McAllister. p.m., 7/10 Sunday | Club Cayuga Sunset Cruises feature lively music on board the MV Teal, operated by Discover Cayuga Lake, with some of our favorite local DJs! Ithaca Night Bazaar at Steamboat Landing, Ithaca Farmers Market Pavilion | 6 p.m., 7/14 Thursday | A monthly festival of musicians, makers, artists, performers, doers and dreamers. Holiday in Homer | 7/16 Saturday | Downtown Homer | The Holiday in Homer festival includes over 125 artisans and crafters, lots of great food, live music and entertainment for all ages.

Books Book Signing | 5 p.m., 7/9 Saturday | Brookton’s Market, 491 Brooktondale Road | Brian Keeler signs his new book “Light on the Figure” at Brookton’s Market 5-8pm | Free Captain Jack Author Visit | 6 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St | Join us for some pirate fun! Learn how to speak pirate and listen to some pirate stories with Captain Jack! Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club (Virtual) | 6:30 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Virtual | July’s meeting will focus on Guantánamo Voices: True Ac-

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counts from the World’s Most Famous Prison, edited by Sarah Mirk—an anthology of illustrated narratives about Guantánamo Bay. This discussion will be offered via Zoom. Patrons can register at https://www.tcpl.org/ Tween Book Club: How To Find What You’re Not Looking For | 3:45 p.m., 7/13 Wednesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street |

Kids Artsy Toddler Story Time - Sea Creatures | 11 a.m., 7/6 Wednesday | Phillips Free Library, 37 South Main Street | Artsy Toddler Story Time, a program of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by an art activity, meets in the toddler room at the library every Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am. Cortland County Junior Fair | 7/6 Wednesday | Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4301 Fairgrounds Drive | The Cortland County Junior Fair returns to the Cortland County Fairgrounds on July 5-9. Preschool Story Time | 10:30 a.m., 7/7 Thursday | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St | Stories, songs, and activities with a different theme each week. All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages

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3-5 yrs. Registration is limited and is required each week. KIDDSTUFF: Three Little Birds | 10 a.m.& Noon, 7/8 Friday & 7/9 Saturday| Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd. | No matter how many times Mama says “Don’t worry!”elevenyear-old Ziggy can’t stop thinking about the scary things he might encounter around his home on the beautiful island of Jamaica,. A story about conquering fear and embracing life, love, and music. Storytime with Jae | 10 a.m., 7/8 Friday | Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, 7169 Main St | At 10am every Friday in June and July, join Jae, the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library’s Storytime Facilitator, for several fun activities and a craft! Families Learning Science Together | 1 p.m., 7/9 Saturday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Journey of Water Passport Program | 2 p.m., 7/10 Sunday | Various, locations throughout the Ithaca area | Free passport water science educational series for youth offered by the Community Science Institute - get a certificate and t-shirt for completing the entire series! Explore how water cycles through our lives and how we make sure it’s safe to drink and play in. http://www.communityscience. org/4h2o/ | Free

Story Time at Suggett Park | 12 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Suggett Park, 108 Homer Ave | Join Miss Tammy at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot! Craft Camp | 1 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, 7169 Main St | For all ages: Make maps, jellyfish lanterns, and a captains log all during this week of crafts! | Free Baby/Toddler Time | 10:30 a.m., 7/12 Tuesday | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St | Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is limited and is required each week. Artsy Toddler Story Time - Boats | 11 a.m., 7/13 Wednesday | Phillips Free Library, 37 South Main Street | Artsy Toddler Story Time, a program of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by an art activity, meets in the toddler room at the library every Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am.|

Notices Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County -Indoor Meal Service | 12 p.m., 7/6 Wednesday | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 210 N. Cayuga St. | Free hot meals are served every

Ithaca Farmers Market - Saturdays at Steamboat | 9 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | Steamboat Landing, 545 Third Street | Shop all of the best food, art and ag within 30 miles! Cayuga Trails Club Hike at Various trails in the Ithaca region. | 10 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | Various | Explore local trails on weekly Saturday hikes starting at 10:00am. Hike length varies from 2.5-4 miles. Click here to see the location of the hikes for each week. View on site | Email this event Brooktondale Farmers Market | 10 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | Brooktondale Community Center, 526 Valley Rd | The Brooktondale Farmers Market offers a relaxed combination of live music, food from the grill, and friendly vendors, every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. LYP Emporium Weekend | 11 a.m., 7/9 Saturday | Little York Plantation, 6088 State Route 281 | Little York Plantation is hosting several Emporium Weekends this summer to be held on the 2nd weekend of June, July, and Aug. Chicken BBQ | 12 p.m., 7/9 Saturday | Varna United Methodist Church, 965 Dryden Rd | DRIVE-THRU and 1/2’s ONLY BBQ. Enter thru driveway to the right of Church and follow to the back. Volunteers will come to your car. Sunday Morning Meditation | 10 a.m., 7/10 Sunday | Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Road | Sunday morning meditation, free and open to all. 2022 Fall Creek Garden Tour | 11 a.m., 7/10 Sunday | Fall Creek | A free, self-guided walking tour of beautiful gardens, landscaping, and yards in Ithaca at the Annual Fall Creek Neighborhood Garden Tour. Begin the tour at Thompson Park at the corner of N. Cayuga and Cascadilla Creek to pick up maps and garden descriptions. FREE and open to all!. | Free Tree “Buds”: Weekly Tree Phenology | 3 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd | Be our tree “buds” and join our weekly citizen science walk to observe and collect data on seasonal changes in trees. | Free Social Knitting | 6 p.m., 7/11 Monday | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St | Why work alone when you can work with others? Knitting, crocheting, sewing – bring whatever it is you are working on! Open to all skill levels (ages 12 and up).

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Begin the tour at Thompson Park at the corner of N. Cayuga and Cascadilla Creek. | Visitors will not only see enticing, well-tended front yards but also the hidden delights of private backyards. Start and stop whenever you’d like, chat with gardeners along the way. Rain or shine - FREE and open to all!. (Photo: Facebook)

CU Arts Quad, Cornell University | Come out for a free Latin dance party on The Cornell Arts Quad. The band features some of the region’s best jazz musicians playing an irresistible mix of originals and jazz standards in the styles of salsa, cha-cha, bolero, samba, and merengue. (Photo: Provided)

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