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Redesigning conversations What to pack in your hospital bag

Q&A: Car seat safety

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4 EDITOR’S NOTE

18 MONEY Save on back-to-school

6 FAMILY TIMES

shopping with these tips.

CELEBRATES 20 YEARS!

21 FEATURE

8 QUESTION

Family Times talks to the

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Onondaga County Sheriff ’s Office about car seat safety.

10 EDUCATORS

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24 HEALTH CNY Doula Connection’s

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Christine Herrera shares some

14 TREAT YOURSELF Binghamton is home to the country’s fifth oldest zoo.

must-have items for your hospital bag.

26 TOGETHER TIMES Baby swim classes in Central

16 PARENTING

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Redesigning conversations with Bill Ash.

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EDITOR It’s August, which means it’s time for our annual baby issue!

There are a few things expectant parents should prepare before their child arrives. A car seat should be at the top of the list. I recently talked to Deputy Doug Roser from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office about choosing the right one – and how parents can ensure it is installed safely (and correctly). Read the full interview on page 21. Another task that may seem overwhelming is packing a hospital bag. “It is helpful if parents pack two to three separate bags: a labor bag for mom (that can be used during labor, but put in the car after baby is born, when mom is transferred to her postpartum room), a partner bag, and a postpartum bag (that will stay in the car until mom is taken to her postpartum room),” said Christine Herrera, one of the founders of CNY Doula Connection. See what items she recommends for each on page 24. And of course, you can’t forget choosing a name. We asked Family Times readers to share the inspiration behind their name in our August Question of the Month (page 8) – the answers ranged from movies to family names. Mine was inspired by a newspaper article. As the story goes, my mom was waiting to go to the hospital and was looking at a list of baby names in the local newspaper (I was born a month early, so they hadn’t chosen one yet). She came across a story about Courtney Gibbs, Miss. USA in 1988, and liked the name. The rest is history. Rounding out our August digital issue: Timothy Fowler reviews Redesigning Conversations (page 16); Rukhsanna Guidroz shares some tips for saving money on back-to-school shopping (page 18); and Janelle Davis talks to Angela St. Laurent and Holly Hayden, Program Managers at BASCOL, in this month’s Educator of the Month feature (page 10). And don’t forget to check out our 2022 New York State Fair Guide on page 35. Thank you for reading!

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20th ANNIVERSARY Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in our first Baby Issue in 2003.

BABY TALK

Give your infant a head start on language BY MELANIE EVANS

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here’s something magical and amazing about babies, especially as they grow and develop. As adults, we have the joy of helping a baby in that maturation process. One area of development on which parents and caregivers can have a significant impact is their acquisition of language skills. Infants as young as 8 months old have the ability to recognize words they have heard before, according to Smith College researchers Jill and Peter de Villiers. This means if an infant hears a word spoken on its own, she may recognize it later in a sentence.

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When a parent holds a ball and says “ball” to the infant, the word may sound familiar to the infant later if the parent says, “Look at the bouncing ball.” The same is true for words heard first in a sentence. If a parent says, “The doggie goes woof-woof,” then the infant may recognize the word later on when the parent says “doggie” and points to the pooch.

Giving children early exposure to words may help their language skills and school performance later in life. Some research has shown that children do better in school if they were talked to and read to frequently as infants. Reading to young children also helps encourage reading skills and gets children interested in books. Talking with Your Baby: Family as the First School (Syracuse University Press, 1996), co-written by Holly Elisabeth Brophy and SU’s Alice Sterling Honig, outlines activities that help to promote language skills. Many of the interactions they recommend can be done during daily routines. For example, speak to your infant while you are doing household chores, and explain what you are doing: “I am sweeping the floor; I am using the broom to get all the dirt off the floor.” You can use other domestic duties to help your child learn words. When you fold the laundry, say things to your child about the clothes: “Feel the sweater, it is soft.” By exaggerating the word “soooffft” and having your infant feel the garment, you are helping to associate words with meanings. Talk about the way things feel, the way they look, the color they are or even how they smell.

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By the time an infant is 9 or 10 months old, he is able to respond to changes in voice and facial expressions. By the age of 1 year, infants recognize when they are being talked to and when it is time for them to respond to the person talking to them. Given this information, it is important for parents and caregivers to expose infants to language by talking and reading to them.

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Also talk to your child during daily caregiving routines, such as changing a diaper, eating or bathing. Again, explain to your child what is happening, “I am changing your diaper. Yes, I am.” It is important to use a warm, caring and loving voice with your child. Ask your child about what she is doing while playing, and describe these actions. If your child is playing with a stuffed tiger, you may say, “You are playing with your tiger. You are making him walk.” And, of course, anytime is a good time to read to your child. Books can be read during the day, at bedtime or even in the bathtub; look for books made out of materials that can get wet. Listening to books can be very exciting for babies, particularly if you use a lot of variety in your voice and read expressively. Reading to your child is also a good opportunity for learning new words. Look at pages with your child and ask him, “Where is the doggie? Can you point to the doggie?” This gets your child involved and helps him master new words. Use these suggestions to help enhance and build your child’s language skills. Not only will these activities help your child’s language development, they will also aid in building a loving relationship between the two of you. FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2022

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Angela St. Laurent and Holly Hayden, Program Managers at BASCOL By Janelle Davis 1. What is your background and how did you end up at BASCOL?

2. Can you tell us about the program you organize at BASCOL?

Angela St. Laurent: I came to BASCOL 13 years ago. Previously, I was running the art department for a newspaper. After some personal experiences, I decided to stop working. A woman at my church suggested that since I like children, I should work with them. So, I started working at BASCOL. I started as a teacher. After two years, I became a site director, and now I am program manager. I’ve come full circle because I love my job so much, and I honestly love getting up and coming to work.

Angela St. Laurent and Holly Hayden: BASCOL stands for Before and After School Care on Location. We provide care before and after school when the parents have to work. We focus on play and socio-emotional learning. The social assistance has been a huge help to kids during COVID and when schools were closed.

Holly Hayden: I started working with kids in summer camps when I was 15. When I was in school, I started working at BASCOL because the hours are very flexible. I was a site director running one of our site locations when schools were closed, helping with remote learning. In January, I was promoted to assistant program manager (after the interview she was promoted to program manager). I have been with BASCOL for three years.

BASCOL has 18 locations in six different school districts for grades K-6. We are located in the cafeterias of the schools. We are licensed through New York state, so we follow all of the regulations for childcare. September will mark 30 years in business. 3. It’s great that BASCOL offers a summer program as well. Can you tell us about this year’s theme, Oh the Places We’ll Go? Holly Hayden: We have three locations in the summer, condensing the school districts into the three locations. It’s a full-day program. This is one of our biggest

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summers with 200 kids. With our theme, Oh the Places You will Go, we’re focusing on around the world. We have speakers come in, like people from the community library, local karate businesses, New York state troopers with their K-9 dogs. We are getting back into field trips this year; the movies, trampoline park, zoo, and on the last day of the program, we’re going to Seabreeze. 4. What are you the proudest of about the BASCOL program? Angela St. Laurent: I’m very proud of BASCOL. We are always there for the children in our community. We even stayed open during the pandemic. In the world we live in today, our children are safe and happy in our program. We pride ourselves on the safety of the children. I’m proud of the advocacy that we do with the school administrators, and also the advocacy we do for the children of New York state in childcare in general. Once a year, Holly and I go to Albany to meet with legislators to

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advocate for children in childcare that go to before and after school programs. I also work with the School-Age Child Care Program (SACC) to help educators further their education. SACC is a program from New York state providing site directors with education without going to college. I’m also proud of how flexible we are and that we have a great team! Holly Hayden: I’m proud of the way that we communicate to give the best opportunity for our kids. We have great communication with our staff on what our expectations are to provide high quality childcare to the kids. We work with the families and the community to make sure that the opportunities that we provide fit every child’s needs. As a young professional, working for BASCOL is a great opportunity to further myself in the childcare nonprofit world. Janelle Davis is a freelance writer living in Fairmount with her family.

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‘The Next Level of Recovery’ Former NFL player Arthur Jones helped found the first wellness and recovery facility in Syracuse | BY COURTNEY KLESS

rthur Jones spent eight seasons in the National Football League, winning a Super Bowl title in 2013 with the Baltimore Ravens, before before announcing his retirement in 2018.

It was during this time that former teammate (and Hall of Famer) Ray Lewis introduced him to a new concept. “He said, ‘Hey Art, I want to show you how to take care of your body and how to recover!’ And he took me to a place like this. I fell in love with it. I’m pretty sure it added a few extra years to my career.” Jones would eventually turn that newfound passion into a business, helping found the Recovery Lounge, which opened in late 2019 in the Towne Center at Fayetteville. It is the only facility of its kind in Syracuse. “It was something that my fiancé and I believed in, and we just went all in,” said Jones. The Recovery Lounge currently offers five services (and you don’t have to be an athlete to take advantage of them): personal training; float therapy; infrared saunas (which use light to target muscles); compression therapy (NormaTec sleeves that use air to massage muscles and circulate blood throughout the body); and cryotherapy. “[Cryotherapy] is a little bit different than like a traditional ice bath,” said Jones. “With an ice bath, you’re actually getting wet. This is like a dry cold…It’s really the next level of recovery. It’s great for anti-aging, inflammation, swelling.” Memberships are available, but the Recovery Lounge also accepts walk-ins. “We believe in having empathy and compassion and really getting to know our clients and letting the modality speak for itself,” said Jones. For more information, visit therecoverylounge.org. 12

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Get Air Trampoline Park offers a variety of activities, including trampolines, dodgeball, slamball, a foam pit, a ninja course, and a kiddie court. It is located on the third level of the mall, near WonderWorks and Apex Entertainment. Destiny USA also recently announced that it has extended its Tykes Tuesday program through August. Held each week from noon-2 p.m., it features free activities for families. This month’s themes are: Little Ray’s Nature Centre Wildlife Education Day (Aug. 2); Destiny USA 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash (Aug. 9); Syracuse University Day (Aug. 16); The Reading League Day (Aug. 23); and Get Air Jump Around Day (Aug. 30). “It’s not summer in Syracuse without Tykes Tuesday,” said Alannah Gallagher, director of marketing at Destiny USA, in a press release. “By expanding the program to nine weeks, we are able to meet the growing demand for family-friendly programming by providing more fun and enriching activities to the community in an indoor, cool environment we know families love. We look forward to seeing families enjoying the rest of the season with us.”

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Hofmann Dog Haus Opens at Rosamond Gifford Zoo The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has a new addition. The Hofmann Dog Haus recently opened in zoo’s courtyard. It replaces the Courtyard Café, and sells beverages, pretzels, ice cream treats, and, of course, hot dogs and sausages. “We are incredibly excited to bring a community favorite to the zoo for our guests to enjoy,” said Friends Executive Director Carrie Large in a press release. “Our goal is to bring together the very best our community has to offer and make it available for our guests – many visiting us from Buffalo, Rochester and Albany and beyond – right here at the zoo. We are proud to partner with Hofmann, a highly regarded regional and national treasure. As always, the proceeds go to benefit the animals under our care and conservation education.” The Hofmann Dog Haus is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

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The Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt is returning for its sixth year. Beginning Friday, Aug. 5, Families can visit monuments, markers, and historical sites around Oneida County or in the Utica area, taking a photo or selfie at each. There is no cost to participate. Clue sheets and instructions can be picked up at the History Center – they are also available at oneidacountyhistory.org. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31. For more information, visit oneidacountyhistory.org.

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Treat Yourself Binghamton’s Ross Park Zoo has been open for more than a century | BY COURTNEY KLESS

Located in Binghamton, the Ross Park Zoo was established in 1875 by Erastus Ross, a local bank owner. “He had been selling property around what is now considered Ross Park, and he thought that by donating the land to the city, it could actually help him sell more property around that area,” said Daniel Laskaris, community engagement manager for the zoo. “So, he did just that. Then shortly after, about 1,000 volunteers got together and helped clear the way for the park. They helped clear brush, they made roads, they made bridges, and then about halfway through the day, they all stopped and had a community picnic with everybody that was helping. And then after their picnic, they kept on, and created what is now Ross Park.” Today, the Ross Park Zoo houses a variety of species large and small, including: a two-toed sloth, a snow leopard, a red wolf, a fennec fox, howler monkeys, pythons, tortoises, African penguins, red pandas and binturongs, one of its newest additions. Many of the zoo’s animals are endangered or have populations that are threatened. “It can be anything from climate change to the loss of their habitat,” said Laskaris. “For instance, we have Geoffroy’s marmo14

sets up in our tropics building. They’re native to Brazil, and their biggest challenge in the wild right now is deforestation. Humans are clearing out big stretches of forests, which is forcing them to leave the areas that they call home, and try to find somewhere else to relocate, which in turn is unfortunately hurting their population. So, a lot of the animals we feature here, the goal is to help stabilize their population and then increase their population as well.”

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id you know Central New York is home to the country’s fifth oldest zoo?

But the zoo is home to more than just animals – its grounds also feature a snack shack, a gift shop, and a carousel (it dates back to 1920!). And if you’ve never visited before, Laskaris has a few pieces of advice. “I recommend bringing your walking shoes,” he said. “Our zoo is about a mile loop, and we are positioned on the side of a mountain, so some stretches can be quite the incline. We do have a tram that runs through the zoo for guests who are unable to walk certain stretches or just want a ride back down to the gift shop…We’re a smaller zoo, but I would say we’re almost a hidden gem of Binghamton.” Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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Now, I can hear you – better Redesigning conversations with Bill Ash BY TIMOTHY FOWLER

t’s never a good thing when your children’s teacher recommends you seek professional help from a family counselor.

Bill Ash opens his new book, Redesigning Conversations, A Guide to Communicating Effectively in the Family, Workplace, and Society, with the story of how that particular conversation unfolded and where it led them as a family. Ash is a retired corporate leader and lawyer, and is now an executive and life coach and author. Family Times recently sat down with Ash (via Zoom) to chat about his new book, what prompted the book, and what he hopes to contribute to conversations because of publishing the book. It seems we all have an opportunity to learn about redesigning conversations.

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“The most important learning I get is from stories.” Since we’ve lived in caves, humans have learned much of what is essential for survival and growth through conversations and shared stories. One could argue there is no learning without a conversation – the better the conversation, the better the learning. Ash, from Brisbane, Australia, wrote Redesigning Conversations to give readers a collection of tools to help develop their conversation muscles.

What do we bring to our conversations? Ash points out that we all have scripts, emotions and moods, and we bring these to our conversations. These need to be checked before having a conversation. On reflection, this idea struck me the hardest. Paying attention to my scripts, moods and emotions has been both the most difficult and impactful change in my conversations. Sometimes I do better, other times I fall short. I told Bill that these concepts are the pointy end of the stick for me. That stick points and pokes at me. I now try to check myself often as I approach conversations and do the same in the middle of a conversation before I respond. It is difficult to acknowledge the powerful influence of our scripts, our moods and our emotions in conversations we have. Scripts are those deeply embedded filters or lenses through which we see the world. These influence our orientation to people and topics. One might have the ‘I am the dad lens,’ seeing themselves as the boss of the house and what they say goes. (Just because they said so.) This orientation limits our ability to listen and hear. There is a myriad of other issues that may limit our ability to have a better conversation. We are all a product of our personal experiences, upbringing and a multitude of other factors. Ash calls on us to be aware of what we bring to our conversations. Our mood and emotions influence our capacity to absorb what is being communicated, too.

“We can’t change what we don’t notice.” Ash calls on us to pay attention, to notice our internal reactions and responses during conversation, and to examine what is going on in our heads. Notice how we listen and notice what we do in response. He reminds us that this is a process to get better and more skilled at effectively communicating with others. None of us is perfect, and we all can make improvements.

grade 12, because I said so.” But your newly acquired conversational skills encourage you to explore the request more deeply with your child and discover more information about their motivation, plans, dreams and desires, so you can have a much more open and meaningful discussion. Because you are doing a better job of conversing, you get to ask about the consequences of such a decision, while at the same time exploring alternate futures and possibilities with your child. A more skilled conversational approach in dealing with requests received and given will result in a more rounded conversation and likely a better outcome while at the same time deepening the relationship. Ash has done a good job of creating an improved framework for approaching conversations. Each chapter of the book takes on a particular aspect of the conversation. And each closes with a collection of questions and exercises for readers to practice and develop those conversation muscles. I heartily recommend Ash’s book to anyone wanting to improve relationships through conversations. I can tell you that some of the images in the mirror are painful as I recognize how short I have fallen of the mark in many of my conversations. But I now have some tools and perspective to practice better conversations. Improvements are underway. Bill’s children never did see that family counselor. What Bill and his life partner, Margi, found in their first session with the counselor was what Ash calls their “conversational intimacy” had been suspended. Bill and Margi used to connect at the end of the day with a glass of wine or a cup of tea. This was the time the two of them resolved any niggling issues. It was a proper conversation. They finished up on the same page on anything to do with the kids, the household, or a myriad of other things that parents in a busy house need to sort, manage and resolve. The moment Bill and Margi returned to that daily routine, the issues with the kids that prompted the teacher’s recommendation to seek counseling were resolved. Ash’s parting advice is: “It’s a journey. Go easy on yourself.” Timothy Fowler is an award-winning Canadian journalist and podcaster. While there is nothing he likes better than a good conversation, he continues to work on being better at it.

“I mention in the book that forgiveness and apology – and meaning it – are just so important because we all slip up,” said Ash. “We’ve got to forgive and apologize and move on and mean it.” Ash goes on to say that it is helpful to add the words “in the service of others” when talking about your goals to improve your conversation ability. “Help someone out, but also help yourself out,” he said. “I used to just totally concentrate on self-improvement and do this, that and the other. And, yes, this may develop a certain way of being, but if we add the words, in the service of others, it takes on a different thing. Have a conversation in the service of ourselves and others and, you never know, you both may improve.”

“What requests are you making?” One of the key questions Ash asks in his book is ‘What requests are you making?’ Many conversations are about requests, some of them very important. Imagine your middle child asks to have a year off at grade eleven. That is a request. What options do you have as a parent to respond to this request? The immediate response, depending on your script, may well be, “not on your life, get back to

You can buy Bill Ash’s book here bill-ash.com.au/order-now and check out his website here: bill-ash.com.au. Bill is available for group conversations via Zoom about the book. Depending on the number of participants, the ‘fee’ would be purchasing a copy of his book. Contact at this email, billash@arccoaching.com.au or via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ bill-ash-494a5145.

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Savvy Shopper: School Supplies BY RUKHSANNA GUIDROZ

This article originally appeared on mauifamilymagazine.com.

f you want to bargain hunt for this year’s school supplies, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to find tips on how to get everything needed for school without breaking the bank. Do an inventory sweep at home. Before shopping for new supplies, do a thorough sweep of your home. Why not reuse and recycle what you already have? Search your closets, storage bins, home office, and last year’s school bags for supplies you may have lying around. You may be surprised to find treasures that can be used for another school year. Swap with friends. Gather any items you have and know your kids won’t use and trade them with other families. They may also have clothing that doesn’t fit their kids anymore but would be perfect for yours. Think of it as a swapping shopping spree! 18

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Visit thrift stores. Head to your local thrift store for some rock bottom bargains. You’ll be amazed how many school supplies end up on the shelves at Goodwill. Don’t forget sales at churches and even yard sales where you can pick up one-of-a-kind supplies that’ll make your kid’s day.

a free browser extension like Honey for online purchases, which will automatically find and apply discounts before you process your transaction. Companies such as TJ Maxx, Amazon, Office Max, and Target send their loyal followers coupon links and advance notice of sales.

Price matching. Many big stores have online price-matching, such as Walmart and Target. Some stores match their competitors’ deals or even beat their price—so don’t be afraid to ask a sales assistant to adjust a price if you can see potential savings for you and your ohana. If you’ve already made the purchase, don’t lose hope! Many stores will apply the difference as long as you have a receipt and purchased it within a specific period. Ask the individual store for their price adjustment policy.

Don’t fret about paying through the nose for school supplies. Get lean and mean when it comes to shopping and buy only what you truly need at a price that is the best in town.

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Car Seat Safety How to choose the right one – and install it correctly BY COURTNEY KLESS

here are countless things expectant parents must prepare before their baby arrives, but a car seat should be at the top of the list.

Family Times recently talked to Deputy Doug Roser from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office about choosing the right car seat – and how parents can ensure it is installed safely and correctly. This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1. Can you tell me a little about your background/experience in this area? I took a car seat install class about four years ago to learn how to properly install and inspect car seats. It was a weeklong, 40-hour class. So, I got certified in that by New York state, and now I’m actually an instructor candidate, so I’m in training to become an instructor to teach other car seat techs.

2. Why is it so important to have the right car seat – and to install it properly? Like I tell people, having the right car seat is only half the battle. The other half is making sure it’s installed properly in the car and to make sure it actually fits the car properly. Not all car seats fit in every car, so you have to get a car seat that fits your car, not just a car seat that has all the bells and whistles, because when you go to install that in your car, you may find out that it doesn’t fit. So, you’re first fitting FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2022

5. What are some ways parents can ensure a car seat is installed safely and correctly? The number one thing is going to be following your car manual to see what location the car seat can be installed. So, if you looked in your car manual, they actually have a whole section on car seats and point exactly where in the back seat a child seat can be installed. You want to start with that. Then you want to follow the car seat’s manufacturers guide, because that’s going to tell you exactly how to install it, and it will give you your height and weight limits for the seat. So, you’re going to want to follow those two manuals. And, if you’re in doubt, you can always call the Sheriff’s Office. We have trained technicians working on every shift that can assist you.

6. Are there any resources available locally for parents?

the car seat to the child, and then fitting the car seat to the car when you’re making your selection. Having it properly installed is important because if it’s not installed properly, it’s not going to perform like it should and protect the child like it should.

3. Are there any laws about car seats that parents should be aware of? The laws changed within the last few years. On Nov. 1, 2019, New York state came up with a little bit more of a stringent car seat law than there is in other states. Now all children under two years old have to ride in a rear-facing car seat, which is a little bit tricky for some parents, because car seats are made to be sold in all 50 states, and a lot of stickers on the car seat say that the child has to ride rear-facing until they are 1 years old. Well, that’s in a lot of other states, but in New York state, it’s actually 2 years old. Any child under 4 years old must ride in a child safety seat, which would be forward-facing with a five-point harness. And then any child that’s under 8 years old has to ride in a child restraint system. A system would include something else along with the seatbelt, so a high-backed booster or just a plain booster seat. They make a safety vest that a child can put on that actually routes the seatbelt properly over their collarbone. So, they still have to be in some type of restraint until their 8th birthday.

4. What should parents consider when choosing a car seat? There are all different prices of car seats. You can get a forward-facing car seat at Walmart for $49, or you can get a forward-facing car seat at Walmart for $449. What we like to tell parents is they are all crash-tested and rated the same. To be sold to a consumer, they all have to pass a crash test. So, that $49 car seat is still going to perform just as well in a crash the $449 car seat. We always tell parents those bells and whistles that come extra are really more for parental conveniences, but all car seats sold on the shelf are crash-tested and rated the same. So, everything that is sold in the store is safe, whatever the price point may be.

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We always do car seat inspections. We hold car seat check events. Anybody at any time can call our community relations and say they need to get a car seat inspected. I go out to people’s houses to check them. People come down to headquarters. They can email our community relations question line. There are many resources. A lot of times, I’ll have a parent call and ask me a question over the phone and say, “I did this. I followed this, this and this. Is that all I have to do?” And then I guide them through the process that way as well. There are other techs in the area. Some fire departments have them, some other police agencies. In the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office alone, we have 15 technicians that are deputy sheriffs and are spread out over all the shifts.

7. Do you have any other tips or advice? It’s very important to follow and read all the manuals that come with the car seat. Another tip that I like to tell parents is when you buy a new car seat, make sure you send in that little perforated card and you register it, because that’s how you’re going to get recall notices. Like say there’s a problem with the strap,, or a buckle needs to be replaced, they don’t know that you have the car seat unless you register it. And if you do, you’ll get a notification and receive a replacement part. There’s actually been some catastrophic incidences with these where a whole seat has been recalled and somebody has gotten an exchange sheet because they filled out the warranty registration card. So, it’s pretty important to do that. One more important tip: even though people are going to want to help you out and give you their hand-me-down, you’re going to want to be very cautious when you’re getting a seat from somebody else. You don’t want to use a seat that has ever been involved in a car accident, whether there is a child in the seat or not. Once a car seat is in a vehicle that has been in any type of accident, that seat needs to be replaced. And it’s a New York state law that your insurance company, if there is a car seat in your vehicle, they have to cover it and replace it under your insurance. So, it’s very important that the seat get replaced if it’s been in any type of accident. Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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Packing Your Hospital Bag CNY Doula Connection’s Christine Herrera shares some must-have items BY COURTNEY KLESS

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our due date is approaching. You’ve chosen a pediatrician, created a birth plan, and decorated the nursery – but what about your hospital bag?

“It is recommended to have your bags packed and ready by 36 weeks,” said Christine Herrera, one of the founders of CNY Doula Connection. “It is helpful if parents pack two to three separate bags: a labor bag for mom (that can be used during labor, but put in the car after baby is born, when mom is transferred to her postpartum room), a partner bag, and a postpartum bag (that will stay in the car until mom is taken to her postpartum room).” Herrera recommends the following items for each bag:

LABOR BAG

PARTNER/COACH BAG

CLOTHING ITEMS

• Toiletries

• Old pair of socks • Flip flops • Several long shirts for labor and delivery if you would like to wear your own clothing – “Make sure it’s comfortable and long enough if you wish to cover up your lower portions,” said Herrera.

• Change of clothes (or several changes of clothes if you will be staying overnight with mom) • Snacks and drinks • Money for parking fees and snacks or meal • Camera

• Loose underwear

• Phone chargers

• Pads

• Cooler and two Ziploc bags (if taking placenta home)

• Clean pair of pajamas or comfy clothes to change into after birth

• Socks • Nursing bra • Breast pads/shields • Two or three pairs of underwear TOILETRIES • Hairbrush • Deodorant • Shampoo/soap • Tissues (hospital tissue can be stiff and gross) • Hair ties • Lotion • Toothbrush/toothpaste

• Pillow and blanket to make you feel more at home and comfortable

POSTPARTUM BAG

TOILETRIES

BABY ITEMS

• Face moisturizer

• Something for the baby to wear home and an extra change of clothes

• Makeup (if you are feeling ambitious)

• Hat

“A lot of people worry that they are taking too much,” said Hererra. “However, you want to feel comfortable while you stay, so don’t feel like you are overthinking your list. Pack what will make you feel prepared for your birth and welcoming your new baby.”

• Shampoo and soap for taking a shower after labor • Brush and comb • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Hair bands/hair ties • Lip balm INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS

• Receiving blanket • Four newborn sleepers to dress the baby at the hospital if you choose • Swaddle

• Birth plan

• Heavy blanket for over baby in the car seat if it’s chilly

• A list of the last-minute packing items (i.e. IDs, partner’s driver’s license, etc.)

• Baby nail clippers • Nursing pillow

• Hospital paperwork

• Car seat

• Pediatrician information • Insurance card and phone number • Placenta release form (if you are taking your placenta with you) COMFORT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS • Diffuser • Essential oils

CLOTHING FOR YOU • Three pairs of pajamas or cozy outfits that fit you during pregnancy to wear during your hospital stay – “Something that buttons down or slips off your shoulder is easiest for breastfeeding,” said Herrera.

• Lip moisturizer

PREPARING YOUR CAR

HERRERA ALSO SHARED THE FOLLOWING TIPS FOR YOUR CAR:

• Install the car seat properly • Keep the gas tanks full

• Massage tools

• Outfit to wear home (maternity pants and top or maternity dress)

• Bring along a Ziploc bag or two (in the event you get sick in the car)

• Heating pad

• Slippers or flip-flops

• Music

• Bathrobe (if hospital or birth center doesn’t supply one or you want your own)

• Bring a few towels (helpful if your water breaks)

• Earbuds/headphones • Rebozo (or similar)

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Baby Swim Classes in CNY

hat is the right age to introduce your child to swimming?

The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that lessons begin at age 1, but children as young as six months old can participate in classes that help acclimate them to the water. Here are a few places in Central New York that offer classes for infants – and older children:

CHAMPIONS FITNESS CENTER Classes offered: Parent & Child; Level 1; Level 2; Level 3; Level 4. Where: 7687 Frontage Road, Cicero. More information: championsfitness.com/services.

ELEVATE FITNESS Classes offered: Parent & Child (9 months-4 years); Introduction to Water Skills (ages 4+); Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 5+); and Stroke Development & Improvement. Also offers private lessons. Where: 5791 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse (Dewitt location). 7455 Morgan Road, Liverpool (Liverpool location). More information: elevatesyracuse.com/swimlessons.

MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – UTICA CAMPUS Classes offered: Parent and Child Aquatics (ages 1-2); Preschool with Parent Aquatics (ages 3-5); Level 1 (Kindergarten+); Level 2 (ages 5+); Level 3 (ages 6+); and Level 4. Where: 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica. More information: mvcc.edu/cced/communityeducation.

SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER Classes offered: Aqua Tots (infants and toddlers). Where: 2050 Tilden Ave., New Hartford. More information: sitrin.com/community/ wellness.

YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK Classes offered: Swim Starters (parent and children ages 6 months-3 years); Swim Basics (preschool, school-aged children and teens); and Swim Strokes (preschool, school-aged children and teens). Where: The YMCA has locations around Central New York. More information: ymcacny.org/programs/ swimming.

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the time of publication. Please call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website to confirm event details.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 Time Out to Fish. 9-11:30 a.m.; Mondays-

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

LEGO Club. noon-6 p.m.; also August 8, 15 &

22. Attendees ages 2-18 can build with LEGOs. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

The Great and Powerful Dave. 2-2:45 p.m.

p.m.; repeats every Monday through August 29. Attendees can take part in a variety of art mediums, including drawing and painting, sculpting, general crafting, and coloring. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton. Free. (315) 6767484. nopl.org.

American Girl. 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.; also

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Dog Days of Summer Drop-in Crafts and Games. 3-7 p.m. Attendees can create dog-

Save Small, Dream Big. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Attendees in grades 4-8 can learn about saving money and setting financial goals during this event presented by the SECNY Federal Credit Union. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Stories at the Splashpad. 10:15 a.m. Join the

library at the Camillus Splashpad for a special storytime. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Camillus Splashpad, 1 Pool Road, Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Enjoy a show from ‘The Great & Powerful Dave,’ featuring magic, puppets and more. Recommended for children ages 4-10. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

Lightning Thief Escape Room. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Zoo To You. 2-3 p.m. Families can ask animal

Teens Create. 3-4 p.m.; also August 9. Attendees

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Teen Trivia: Sports and Games. 3-4 p.m.

Attendees ages 10 and up can answer questions about sports and games. Space is limited. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

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Teens entering grades 6-12 must solve puzzles. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

ages 10 and up can take part in a different craft or STEAM activity each week: bristle bots (August 2) and mood boards and journals (August 9). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Zoo To You! 3-4 p.m. Families can ask animal

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

August 16. Attendees in grades 2-6 can learn about the traditions and history of the American Girls. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4921727. oflibrary.org.

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

Tuesday Crafternoons. 3:30-7 p.m.; also August 9, 16 & 23. Children ages 3-10, and a caregiver, can drop in to make a craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Teen Tuesday. 4-5 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday through August 23. Teens in grades 6-8 can take part in a different activity each week. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

The Cadleys. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can enjoy

a performance by The Cadleys, an acoustic band. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 DIY Sensory Bottles at Shove Park. 10

a.m. Attendees can make their own sensory bottle. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Game Day Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon; also

August 10 & 17. Join the library each week for outdoor games. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Kids Crafts: Light Up Fireflies. noon-1 p.m. Attendees can create their own fireflies. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

screenplays (August 3) and journaling and memoirs (August 10). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Wild Wednesdays! 1 p.m.; repeats every

Dan the Snakeman. 6-7 p.m. Learn about rep-

Wednesday through August 24. Children of all ages can explore Beaver Lake Nature Center with a naturalist. This month’s themes are: Bug Bonanza (August 3 & 17); Forest Fun (August 10); and Pond Parade (August 24). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs.square.site.

Oceans of Possibilities with the M.O.S.T.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

Summer Maker Club. 2:30-3:30 p.m.; also

August 10 & 17. Each week, families can join the library for DIY projects. This month’s themes are: ocean (August 3); dinosaurs (August 10); and bugs (August 17). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

SK Henna. Sally from SK Henna will create a personal design for teens ages 12-18. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. onlib.org.

Teen Writing Box. 3-4 p.m.; also August 10.

Attendees ages 10 and up can take part in a different creative writing activity each week: stage and

tiles in an interactive show. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940. onlib.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20.

Watch as the Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the classic Disney tale. Little York Lake Theatre & Pavillion, 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble. $29.30- $44.02. cortlandrep.org/events/ mary_poppins.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Yoga for Kids of CNY. 10-11 a.m. Attendees in

grades 3-6 can learn about breathing and visualization techniques. This session will also include ocean-themed games. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

11). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $7/session. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs.square.site.

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

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through August 28. Children ages 2-6 can take part in a session that encourages the scientific spirit through stories, music, and play. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Included with admission: $12/ adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

Zoo To You. 1-2:30 p.m. Attendees can ask ani-

mal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Papercrafting. 1-3 p.m. Tweens and teens can

create sculptures and wall decorations using paper, scissors and glue. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Young Einsteins. 1:30-2:30 p.m.; also August 11.

Children ages 5 and under can enjoy instruments, dancing, bubbles and more. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Children ages 5 and up can take part in a different STEAM activity each week: plastic pollution (August 4) and lighthouse communication/Morse Code (August 11). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Sharing Nature With Your Child. 11 a.m.;

Stories & Stretches! 5:30-6:45 p.m.; repeats

Music is Magic at Shove Park. 10:15 a.m.

also August 11. Preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, can take part in outdoor and nature-related activities. This month’s themes are: Turtles and Frogs (August 4) and Hawks and Owls (August

every Thursday through August 25. Children ages 2-5 can join the library for stories and stretches. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

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FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2022

Zoo to You. 6-7 p.m. Children entering grades

Owl Night Long. 7:30 p.m. Attendees can

Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8:30

Yoga for Kids of CNY. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

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

Storytime at Shove Park. 10:15 a.m. Children

Read to Chuck the Service Dog. 10-11:30

Deep Dive Tuesday: Beachside Yoga with Ms. Meghan. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and

Pre-K-5 can ask animal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org

in grades K-2 can learn about breathing and visualization techniques. This session will also include ocean-themed games. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

learn about the habits of owls, then search for the birds. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $3/person. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs.square.site.

through August 27. Families can read to a friendly dog from Paws of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

p.m. Parents of homeschoolers can learn about a new topic each month – August’s topic is “IHIP (Individualized Home Instruction Plan).” Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

ages 5 and under can join Miss Karen for a special storytime. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 4878933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Feel Good Friday at Shove Park. 10:15 a.m.

Join the library for a family fitness program. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Bluey Party. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Attendees can

celebrate the popular television show with a dance party, scavenger hunt and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Family Fun Fridays. 11 a.m.-noon. Each session

includes a story, activity and/or craft and an exploration in the woods. Today’s theme is “Eagles & Evergreens.” Beaversprite, 99 Beldon Corners Road, St. Johnsville. $5/child. Registration required: uticazoo.org/beaversprite.

FunDay Fridays. 11 a.m.-noon.; repeats every

Friday through August 19. Stop by the library each week for slime making, DIY rubber balls and more. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

MOST. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Families can learn about

the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Recommended for ages 5-11. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. onlib.org.

Video Game Creation for Teens. 1:30-4 p.m.; also August 12. Teens entering grades 5 and up can learn the basics of video game development. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4921727. oflibrary.org.

Mary Poppins. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

LEGO Club. 2-4 p.m.; repeats every Friday

through August 26. Attendeees can make their own LEGO creations. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m.; also

August 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14. See a performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Thornden Park Amphitheater, entrances at Ostrom Avenue and Madison Street, South Beach Street, Ackerman Avenue, Syracuse. Donations. ssitp.org.

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a.m. Families can read to Chuck, a chocolate lab, and learn about service dogs. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. Reservations required: (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

The Blueberry Jam Festival. noon-10 p.m. This

up can join Peaceful Kids Yoga’s Meghan Dimon for a yoga class. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

festival includes food trucks, wagon rides, and children’s entertainers. Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia. Tickets at gate: $18/ages 13+; $5/ ages 4-12; free/ages 3 and under. critzfarms.com/ event/the-blueberry-jam-festival.

Ocean Slime. 2-3 p.m. Attendees can create

Music, Stories & Art! 10:30 a.m. Families can

Science Fun with the MOST. 2-3 p.m. Families

enjoy a concert – Neverland (The Story of Peter Pan) – and complete an art project. Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome. Free admission. romeart.org.

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

slime – and learn about ocean creatures. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

1-2:30 p.m. Each month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, Thompson Road, 1 mile south of Route 104, Oswego. Free. (315) 312-6677. oswego.edu/rice-creek.

Oceans of Possibilities Trivia. 2:30-4 p.m.

Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m. See August

Interactive Moana Screening. 3-5 p.m.

5 listing.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Shakespeare in the Park. 2 p.m. See August 5 listing.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Zoo To You. 1:30-3 p.m. Families can ask animal

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 6826400. manliuslibrary.org.

Super Mario Party. 3-4:30 p.m. Attendees can

celebrate Mario and his friends with games and crafts. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Teens entering grades 6-12 can answer trivia questions about the ocean. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

Families can enjoy a screening of Moana. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

SK Henna for Teens. 3-4 p.m. Sally from SK

Henna will create a personal design for attendees. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Young Writers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens can share

their current projects – and create new stories. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Jaqueline Woodson Storytime. 6-7 p.m.

Families can enjoy stories by Jaqueline Woodson. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 End of Summer Party with Cap’n Dave.

FCL at the Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Join

the library for fairy-themed games and activities. Camillus Farmers Market, 4600 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.-noon. Enjoy a show from ‘The Great & Powerful Dave.’ Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940. onlib.org.

Homeschool Meetup. 1-2:30 p.m.; also August

24. Attendees can meet other homeschooling families and select resources with the help of a librarian. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484 nopl.org.

Mary Poppins. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

The Great and Powerful Dave. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a show from ‘The Great & Powerful Dave,’ featuring magic, puppets and more. Recommended for children ages 4-10. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

Summer Melted Snow Globe. 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Children in grades 2-5 can make a summer-themed “snow” globe. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Offbeat Story Time. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also

August 25. Children can pick the books during this special storytime. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484 nopl.org

Let’s Learn! How to Make Balloon Animals. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Attendees can make their own balloon sea creatures. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Teens Make your Own Ice Cream. 2-3:30

p.m. Attendees can learn how to make ice cream. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

What Do You Sea? With Jeff the Magic Man. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children entering grades

Pre-K-5 can enjoy a performance by Jeff the Magic Man. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

The MOST Library Tour: “Oceans of Possibilities.” 3-4 p.m. Families can learn about

the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Recommended for children in grades K-5. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ.org.

Sailors’ Bracelets. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Attendees

can make their own sailors’ knot bracelet. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

Twirling in the Twilight Dance Party. 6-6:45 p.m. Join the library – and a dance instructor from the YMCA – for a family-friendly dance party. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Zoo To You. 6-8 p.m. Families can ask animal

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See

Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m. See August

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See

August 3 listing.

Reading to Moose. 11 a.m.-noon. Children

entering grades K-4 can read to Moose, Laura Hand’s PAWS of CNY therapy-certified dog. Space is limited. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Mary Poppins. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m. See August 5 listing.

Wild at Dusk. 6-9 p.m. Families can view the

zoo’s animals when they are most active. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango. Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/ children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewildpark.com.

Stargazing and the Perseid Meteor Shower. 8 p.m. Attendees can learn how to identify summer constellations. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs.square.site.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Breakfast Canoe Tour. 7:30 a.m. Go on a

5 listing.

August 3 listing.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 The Everson Lemonade Stand. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Central New York students will sell their creations, including jewelry, drawings and pottery. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free admission. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

Mary Poppins. 2 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

Shakespeare in the Park. 2 p.m. See August 5 listing.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Jeff the Magic Man. 2-3 p.m. Attendees can

make their own balloon sea creatures – and learn about the world’s oceans. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

FCL at the Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Join

the library for ocean-themed games and activities. Camillus Farmers Market, 4600 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

guided paddle around the lake in search of wildlife. Stop in the middle of the excursion for a campfire pancake breakfast. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/adult; $3/child; $15/canoe rental. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs.square.site.

The M.O.S.T. presents Oceans of Possibilities.

Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. 9 a.m.-8

Magic Show with Leon Etienne. 7-9 p.m.

p.m. See pipes, drums, dance and athletic competitions. Shop for Celtic goods and food. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Gate tickets: $10/adult; $7/seniors; $4/ages 5-14; free/under 5. cnyscottishgames.org.

Families can enjoy a performance by Leon Etienne, an illusionist who appeared on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Space is limited. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

August Baby Circle. 10 a.m. This monthly story-

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

time is for infants up to 9 months. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Pirate Theme Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities

include games and the Magic of Chris Wheel show. Costumes are encouraged. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

6-7 p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Space is limited. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

LEGO Club – Ocean Edition. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 5-12 can complete ocean-themed LEGO challenges. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

M.O.S.T. 2-3 p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Towpath Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival

celebrates canal history with a series of narrated vignettes along a section of the canal. There’ll also be entertainment, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, “Paddy” the mule, food for sale, and more. Camillus Erie Canal Park, 5750 DeVoe Road, Camillus. Free admission. eriecanalcamillus.org/ event/tow-path-day.

Henna Art for Tweens & Teens. 3-4 p.m.

Sally from SK Henna will create a personal design for teens ages 13-19. First come, first served. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

Grace Lin Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Families can

enjoy stories by Grace Lin. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

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Sensory Friendly Night. 6-9 p.m. Modifications include sound adjustments and quiet zones. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango. Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/ seniors; $14.99/children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewildpark.com.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Mindfulness Matters: Nature Walk. 9-11

a.m. Teens entering grades 6 and up can take a nature walk and do meditation activities. Clark Reservation State Park, 6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 4921727. oflibrary.org.

Kids Crafts: Animal Track Stamps. noon-1

p.m. Attendees can make stamps that are shaped like animal tracks. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Asian Elephant Extravaganza. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

This celebration combines wildlife conservation education with the culture and heritage of the native countries of Asian elephants. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $9/adult; $5/senior; $5/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and under. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Sensory Friendly Time. 4:30-8 p.m. The

museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $5/non-members. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 See Ongoing Events

Mary Poppins. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

Dash of the Clans. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Children

Planner Making and Decorating for Teens.

entering grades 2-5 can compete in a robot battle. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 6376374. fflib.org.

LEGO ® Club. 4-5 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can

build with LEGOs. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 4544524. salinalibrary.org.

Camp Chill at Shove Park. 5-7 p.m. Attendees ages 10-15 can learn how to de-stress and pet puppies from Go Team Therapy Dogs! Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Marshmallow STEAM Challenges. 2-3 p.m.

Attendees can make creations from marshmallows. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Jeff the Magic Man. Children ages 5-11 can make their own balloon sea creatures. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. onlib.org.

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

entering grades 6-12 can solve a crime. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ.org.

Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m.; through August 20. See August 3 listing.

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2:30-4:30 p.m. Teens can create – and decorate – a planner. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484 nopl.org

Historical Story Hour. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Attendees can enjoy a themed story (this month’s theme is “Votes for Women”). Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., Utica. Free. oneidacountyhistory.org/programs.html.

Kids STEAM Challenge: Rubber Band Car Race. noon-1 p.m. Attendees can create a car powered by rubber bands – then race it. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Jeff the Magic Man. 2-3 p.m. Families can join Jeff the Magic Man for a magic show and balloon art. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 5. See August 24 listing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 KIDDSTUFF: Red Riding Hood. 10 a.m. and

noon; also August 27. Join the Hangar Theatre for its final KIDSTUFF show of the summer, a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. $5-20. (607) 273-2787. hangartheatre.org.

New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 5. See August 24 listing.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Tie Dye on the Lawn. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bring an item from home and dye it using provided materials. Return on August 25 to participate in the library’s Tie Dye Fashion Show (11 a.m.-noon). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

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.

Teen Book Discussion. 4:30-5:30 p.m. August’s

book is Heartstopper, Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Kwame Alexander Storytime. 6-7 p.m.

Families can enjoy stories by Kwame Alexander. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits);

through Sept. 5. 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/adults; free; seniors (65+); free/ age 12 and younger. Parking: $5. (800) 475-FAIR. nysfair.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Be the Scientist. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore

the activities of a pharmacist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free for participants. $12/adults; $10/seniors (65+). (315) 425-9068. most.org.

KIDDSTUFF: Red Riding Hood. 10 a.m. and noon. See August 26 listing.

New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 2. See August 24 listing.

Back to School/End of Summer Bash. 6-9

p.m. Activities include crafts, a scavenger hunt and a storytime. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 2. See August 24 listing.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 5. See August 24 listing.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 5. See August 24 listing.

Frankenstein Day Storytime. 6-7 p.m. In

honor of Frankenstein Day, attendees can read a book about author Mary Shelley and a picture book about Frankenstein. This session will also include a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (exhibits);

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

Paine Branch Library Storytimes. Story Time with the Corgi Librarian: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

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through Sept. 5. See August 24 listing.

STORYTIMES Children’s Museum of Oswego. 7 W Bridge

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (Clay).

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

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (DeWitt).

Storytime with Miss Rachael: Thursdays, 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 449-2948.

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes.

Music & Movement: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Storytime in the Greenspace: Thursdays: 10-10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required for Music & Movement: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes.

Jigglebugs: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes. Story

Time in the Garden: Wednesdays (except August 24 & 31), 10-10:30 a.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Storytots Story Time (ages 0-3): Wednesdays (except August 31), 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschool Pals (ages 3-5): Wednesdays (except August 31), 1010:30 a.m. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

NOPL Brewerton Storytimes. Tuesday Story

Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

NOPL Cicero Storytimes. Afternoon

Storytime: Tuesdays (except August 23 & 30), 1-1:30 p.m. Outdoor Summer Storytime: Thursdays (except August 25), 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/events.

NOPL North Syracuse Storytimes.

Storytime with Miss. Sarah: Wednesdays, 10-11

St., Oswego. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8/ person (children under 1 are free). (315) 216-6387. cmoo.org. Visit town square, play with water, and learn about lake effect snow and the recycling process.

Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse.

Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 471-0593. eriecanalmuseum.org. The museum features eight permanent exhibits, including a canal town, full-size replica boat, and children’s area.

Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St.,

Syracuse. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8/adults; $6 seniors (65+); free/children ages 12 and under. (315) 4746064. everson.org. World-class museum includes Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles, with areas dedicated to portraiture, hands-on activities, and a classroom.

Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square,

Syracuse. Fridays-Sundays (plus February break), 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/ under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org. View life-size dinosaurs in the Dino Zone, visit the Earth Science Discovery Cave, learn about the human body, and more.

Onondaga Historical Association Museum. 320 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 428-1864. cnyhistory.org. Syracuse’s only comprehensive local history museum, with exhibits on architecture, local industries, transportation, and more.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Brew at the Zoo. 5:30-8 p.m. Attendees can

sample beer and wine, enjoy live entertainment, visit animal exhibits and more. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. General admission: $52 (after August 1). (315) 4358511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Yoga with the Elephants! 8:30-11 a.m.;

repeats every Saturday and Sunday through August 28. Attendees can take an hour-long yoga class, then attend a keeper talk about Elephant Yoga. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. General admission: $30. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Third Thursdays. 6 p.m. Explore the museum’s current exhibitions. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. 1

Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Discounted admission in February: $5/adults; $2.50/senior citizens; $2/children; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Ongoing attractions include a snow leopard, an Amur tiger, and Humboldt penguins.

Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Tuesday-

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Admission: $8/general admission, ages 2-64; $7/ seniors; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter. org. Inspires people of all ages to discover the excitement of science through exhibits and programs.

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August Family Favorites WILD WEDNESDAYS! Wednesdays (through August 24) at 1 p.m. Children of all ages can explore Beaver Lake Nature Center with a naturalist. This month’s themes are: Bug Bonanza (August 3 & 17); Forest Fun (August 10); and Pond Parade (August 24). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center-programs. square.site.

THE BLUEBERRY JAM FESTIVAL Saturday, August 6 from noon-10 p.m. This festival includes food trucks, wagon rides, and children’s entertainers. Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia. Tickets at gate: $18/ages 13+; $5/ages 4-12; free/ages 3 and under. critzfarms.com/event/the-blueberry-jam-festival.

TOWPATH DAY Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival celebrates canal history with a series of narrated vignettes along a section of the canal. There’ll also be entertainment, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, “Paddy” the mule, food for sale, and more. Camillus Erie Canal Park, 5750 DeVoe Road, Camillus. Free admission. eriecanalcamillus.org/event/tow-path-day.

ASIAN ELEPHANT EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This celebration combines wildlife conservation education with the culture and heritage of the native countries of Asian elephants. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $9/adult; $5/senior; $5/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and under. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL/END OF SUMMER BASH Saturday, August 27 from 6-9 p.m. Activities include crafts, a scavenger hunt and a storytime. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/ adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

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New York State Fair Guide 2022 event features $3 admission, special days The first New York State Fair took place in 1841.

Nearly two centuries later, it continues to be a staple of the summer calendar. Here is everything you need to know about this year’s event:

DATES AND HOURS The fair will run from August 24 to September 5 – a total of 13 days. The fairground’s hours are: Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – midnight. On Labor Day, the fair will be open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

DAILY ADMISSION AND PARKING Tickets will again cost $3 per person. They can be purchased in advance online – or at electronic kiosks at each gate. For all 13 days of the fair, admission will be free for seniors (ages 65 and older) and children ages 12 and under. “As part of our commitment to making sure that the Fair is as accessible as possible to all New Yorkers, our team felt strongly that keeping admission across the board at $3 was the right thing to do – especially as we continue to reemerge from the pandemic,” said Sean Hennessey, interim fair director, in a press release. Parking will cost $5 and must be purchased online.

SPECIAL DAYS The fair will again offer several special days, including: • Fidelis Care Youth Student Day (Thursday, August 25): Free admission for attendees ages 18 and under. • Agriculture Career Day (Thursday, August 25): Learn about careers opportunities in the industry. • Law Enforcement Day (Monday, August 29): Free admission for law enforcement (active or retired). • National Grid Fire & Rescue Day (Tuesday, August 30): Free admission for firefighters and emergency personnel (active or retired). • National Grid Armed Forces Day (Thursday, September 1): Free admission for veterans and active military members. • Dairy Day (Thursday, September 1): This special day recognizes New York’s dairy industry.

LEARN MORE For more information, including a list of this year’s concerts, visit nysfair.ny.gov. FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2022

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