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This Thanksgiving, make sure to

leave room for pie Easy Pecan Pie - It’s ooey gooey good!

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted ¾ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 ½ cups pecan halves or pieces 1 prepared frozen deep dish pie crust

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F; place cookie sheet in oven to preheat. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended; stir in pecans. Pour

into frozen crust. Bake on cookie sheet 35 minutes or until center is set; halfway through cooking cover edge of crust with foil to prevent overcooking. Cool, then allow to set up in refridgerator for at least two hours before serving.

classic pumpkin pie Ingredients

2 eggs 16 ounces pumpkin puree 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 9 inch store-bought, unbaked pie crust

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Blend together eggs, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Place pie crust into a nine-inch pie dish.

Pour pumpkin mixture into the crust. Place pie dish onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake about 35 minutes or until filling is set. Cool and allow to set before serving.

puddin’ pie - No baking needed!

Ingredients 1 3.9-ounce box instant

Note: To save on time and effort, all of these recipes are made with prepared crusts or pie dough.

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pudding mix (use your favorite flavor) 1-1/2 cups cold milk 1 six-ounce chocolate cookie or graham cracker pie crust 2 cups thawed whipped topping.

Directions

Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk until well blended. Pour half the

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pudding into crust. Stir 1 cup whipped topping into remaining pudding; spoon over pudding layer in crust.

Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for three hours before serving.

Options:

You can use choclate pudding, then top pie with chocolate shavings for garnish. Or, if you prefer a fruity twist - try banana pudding!

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2017 gift guide

4 This Thanksgiving make sure to leave room for pie.

8 Hot toys for 2017.

12 Hometown holiday shopping.

16 Game on! Great gifts for gamers.

28 Time to light the tree!

from the editor 6 Remember what matters most.

family fyi 7 I’m not Siri, despite what my family thinks.

contests 30 Nominate “Mother of the Year.�

32 Thanksgiving Coloring Contest

20 Is it possible to have empathy while holding your child accountable?

learning curve 15 Flexible seating offers students options beyond the desk.

winners announced.

calendar 37 What’s happening around you.

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fromtheeditor Remember what matters most

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ith the recent stories of heartbreak and loss for families across the U.S., the upcoming holidays are a great time to pause and think about what is most

important.

In a time when it seems we are confronted with atrocities and disasters on a regular basis, remember Jennifer Wing that there is good in the world as well.

Editor It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference for someone else.

A kind word, a helping hand, even just a sympathetic ear, can help someone who is in despair, or feeling lost, to know they matter.

And sometimes it is those who are closest to us that need that reassurance.

Perhaps we are so close to them, seeing them every day, that we don’t realize they are suffering.

As I was watching the recent tragedies unfold, I found myself reflecting on this. I’m sure families who have lost loved ones have said things that, in retrospect, they now regret. Or wished they had said things to the loved one they lost. I know that my family is aware of how much I love them, so I don’t feel that I don’t communicate that sentiment enough, in words or actions.

But I feel I could work on being more positive with my loved ones, focusing on what and who matter most to me.

I know, when I am having a bad day or feeling blue, I sometimes can be short with my family, and always feel badly about it after.

They mean the most to me, but occasionally see me at my worst. Thank God, they love me anyways.

I guess the bottom line is a cliche - life is short. Embrace what matters and the rest needs to take a back seat, especially when you are with the ones you love the most.

I’m going to try to keep that in mind the next time I’m stressed from work or the car breaks down or the toilet is clogged.

The holiday season will be a great time for me to practice what I preach.

I’m going to try to be even more present in the conversations at various family gatherings, making sure to spend real, quality time with the ones I love.

I’m going to try not to get bogged down by the trappings of the holidays – the shopping, the traffic and the whole commercialization of the season. Maybe I’ll spend more time outside, skiing, taking a walk on a sunny, but crisp winter day and, perhaps, even throwing a couple of snowballs at some unsuspecting family members and/or friends.

As we all gather around our Thanksgiving tables, let’s take a look at who is sitting around the table with us. These are the people we live with. The people we live for. Remember to be thankful we have them.

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com

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I’m no ‘Siri,’ despite what my family thinks

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the pool table. 5 p.m. s a teenager, I thought I had all the answers.

Four. And, how should As a mother and wife, my family assumes I I know, you were the have all the answers.

It’s not just the big philosophical one that went to the questions such as, “What happens when we die?” training meeting, but the answer is “no,” as whistles or queries concerning the origin of babies that I’m and stopwatches are expected to be able to answer. I must also hold the supplied.) answers to all inquiries about daily minutiae like a walking Wikipedia.

It’s not the where and Some questions come with the territory, despite when questions that Karen Bergamo-Moore threaten to drive me my best attempts at breaking gender stereotypes, A mother’s bonkers. It’s the why’s and such as, “What’s for dinner?” and “Do we need perspective milk?” who’s. It’s the questions Other questions require me to not only know that expect me to know the inner thought processes the location of every item the family owns, but of other people that test the limits of my admittedlyalso all schedules and assignments: “Where are my limited quantities of patience. And it’s not only The shoes? Where’s my band music? What time does Boy asking. Sometimes The Husband assumes I have practice end? How many more cross country meets insights into the inner workings of the universe that do I have? Do I need to have my own whistle and I’m not sharing.

I say, “Coach sent an email today. Practice was stopwatch to ref Saturday’s soccer game?”

(For those keeping score, the answers are: in the moved to Tuesday.”

“Why?” ask The Husband. pile by the couch where they don’t belong. On

“I don’t know. All the email said was it was moved.”

“Do you think there was a conflict regarding use of the field?”

“I don’t know. The email just said practice was moved.”

Or an invitation arrives for a party. “Who else was invited?” I am asked. Does it matter, I wonder, before saying “I don’t know. All I know is we were invited.”

I now preface any information with “I am about to give you all the information I have on the following ...” It doesn’t help.

It’s no wonder that when “intelligent assistants” like Siri and Alexa were created they made them women. Who else would have all the answers?

Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her husband and son. She works in the communications office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is active in Boy Scouts and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter at @ kmoore623.

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2017 2017GIFT giftGUIDE guide

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Trending: Surprises!

Hatchimals Surprise Twins are hidden inside a magical speckled egg. Once they hatch you’ll find each twin has a unique personality; one twin loves to move, while the other twin can repeat whatever you say. Raise them from baby to toddler to kid and they’ll learn new things at each stage; the twins will talk, dance, sing, tell jokes, play games and even interact with each other.

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Fingerlings Glitter Monkey This interactive finger toy responds to sound, motion, and touch. Oh, and if you blow her a kiss, she might just blow you one back!

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LEGO Ninjago Building Kit

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Roller Coaster Challenge Logic & Building Game Let your child try their hand at being a roller coaster engineer with this fun game.

The single player game includes four levels of play from easy to super hard.

Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K blaster This fully motorized blaster has a high-capacity hopper that holds up to 100 rounds with an easy-loading hopper.

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Family owned and operated since 1975, in addition to a large selection of radio control cars and radio control cars and drones, Walt’s Hobby Town has many other great gift ideas – rockets, models, trains, metal detectors, science sets and STEM projects, to name a few. They also have a nice selection of paint by numbers and puzzles. Walt’s is open seven days a week to service you. They are located at 2 Dwight Park Drive, exit 5, Route 690 West in Lakeland.

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Instead, kids sit on stability balls, yoga mats, wobble stools or other different forms of seating. It’s called flexible seating, and it gives students a bigger variety of options in where they choose to work.

“They’re more comfortable and actually have more space to spread out and work. They aren’t right on top of each other,” Morrice said. “I’m able to use all the space in the class much more efficiently.”

Flexible seating has become especially popular in the last three or four years thanks to social media. Morrice said she learned about it through a blog post and decided to give it a try.

“I was intrigued and implemented a very

loose version in the beginning of the [201617 school] year,” she said. “I was letting kids pick where they wanted to sit each day, but it was mostly just at desks. In November [2016] I took the leap to go all in.”

Morrice said she — and her students — are glad she did.

“The students love it and so do I,” she said.

“I feel like it gives the classroom a more of a ‘home’ feel.”

Those who use flexible seating say it helps students to learn.

“The need of students is paramount in a flexible seating environment,” said Randy Matthews, who teaches third grade at Karl W. Saile Bear Road Elementary in North Syracuse.

“They sit in an area that allows for sensory input that best fits their need, while being more relaxed and focused.”

While experts generally accept that sensory stimulation improves learning, scientific research into flexible seating and the larger field of sensory integration — how the

nervous system receives messages from the senses — is lacking. A 2007 Mayo Clinic study found that college students with attention problems who traded desks for stability balls were able to focus better, and a 2014 study at Gannon University found that teachers reported “a significant decline” in the number of interruptions to instruction due to off-task behavior. (That study, however, failed to find any correlation in literacy test scores among students using alternative seating.)

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GAME ON! Great gifts for your gamer

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In this latest installment, follow former street racer Tyler Morgan on the mission to rebuild his crew, win an impossible race, and attempt to take on “The House,” the cartel that controls the criminal underworld of Fortune Valley. This version amps up the excitement with cop chases, rep management and a metric ton of customization options. In addition to collecting the best parts for your car, you can also decorate your ride with vanity items that add a level of personal flair! Add underglow, tire smoke, nitrous flames, or air suspension. Available Nov. 10 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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icture this, you overslept because you stayed up binge watching Netflix. You skip breakfast so you can make it to work on time but get stuck in traffic. Your boss scolded you in front of co-workers for missing a meeting, and you spilled coffee on your shirt before a presentation with no time to change (not that it would mater because you forget your extra shirt at home anyway). You just want to change into your PJs and crawl into bed when you get home. But you’re a parent, and you have responsibilities, and it’s your turn to make dinner tonight.

You get home and start venting about your horrible day to your significant other.

The response you get? “I told you not to stay up late�

Helpful right?

Not at all. You feel worse, and on top of that, you are now mad at them.

What you wanted to hear? “I hate when that happens. It’s frustrating when you’re trying so hard to be on time and you get stuck behind a school bus stopping at every house.� “No way! Your boss is a total jerk for

embarrassing you like that, and I know how important that presentation was for you.�

The point here is this, nothing they can say is going to change what happened, and you already know that you need to do better next time. In this moment, their empathy and connection with you is more important. It’s what gives you the confidence and validation to try again. As opposed to a response that fills you with anger and even more disappointment in yourself.

So, why am I going on and on?

Because we, knowingly or not, do this to children all the time. Not because we are mean and nagging parents that want kids to feel horrible, but simply because we love our children and want them to be successful. After all, if they fail that homework assignment because they waited until the morning it was due to complete it and then forgot to put it in their folder when we told them to, they will never learn the benefit of being organized and th prepared, they will fail 5 grade, and they will never get into college or get a job.

Right?

I challenge you to look at it in a different

Jennie Mazza Jones, LCSW, CCPT has a private practice located in Clinton N.Y., and specializes in providing psychotherapy to children and their caregivers utilizing play therapy. She can be reached at 315-737-3094, jennie@ jenniemazzajones.com and jenniemazzjones.com.

way. To ask yourself, “Is possible to have empathy while also holding my child accountable?�

It’s true that your child may fail that homework assignment. But that doesn’t mean they are forever doomed. We all need to learn from our choices, and making mistakes is how we learn as human beings. Some of us learn quickly and others need more reinforcement from natural consequences before it sinks in.

So instead of this: “I can’t believe you failed that homework

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assignment. If you listened to me this would have never happened.”

Try this: “Ouch. It hurts when we don’t get the grades we want. What can you do different next time?”

I am not saying, let your child repeatedly skip on homework assignments. If schoolwork is becoming a problem a meeting with your child’s teacher may be in order. Better yet, depending on your child’s age, you can kill three birds with one stone and help your child have their own a meeting with their teacher to brainstorm solutions. In turn, teaching responsibility, communication skills, and problem solving.

If your child repeatedly forgets to pack their sports equipment, and you find yourself rushing from work to bring it to them. Ask yourself, what would happen if they just showed up to practice without their equipment?

Try this: “Oh no! I am so sorry you forgot your lacrosse stick. That is beyond frustrating! I am at work right now and I won’t be able to

bring it to you. Your coach probably won’t be happy. I am here for you to vent about it when you get home. And if you’d like my help to brainstorm ways to get more organized we can do that too.”

Your child will probably then whine or yell at you. Or maybe not.

The coach will probably make them run laps for forgetting important equipment to teach them about being a responsible member of the team.

And in the end, they will have learned an important lesson about bring prepared.

As parents, we have a major responsibility to make sure our children grow up to be responsible human beings. And I agree that some of this is on us. But it is also on them.

Children do need our guidance and support as they are learning to navigate this world.

But they also need the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. And it is possible for this to be done while having the support of the people closest to them.

Was this helpful? Email me your thoughts and experiences trying this technique at jennie@ jenniemazzahones.com.

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American Mothers Inc.is seeking nominations for 2018 Mother of the Year.

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Thursday, Nov. 2 Trail Tales

1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519 Perfect for pre-school aged children (3-5 years old), accompanied by an adult. A naturalist will first read two stories to the children and then lead the group out on a hike themed to match the stories. Free with nature center admission.

Thursday-Sunday, Nov 2-5 The Syracuse Auto Expo The Oncenter Convention Center, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; autoexposyracuse.com.

Featuring hundreds of vehicles spread out through two buildings and four floors totaling 135,000 square feet. See the latest in automotive technology. Tickets: adults: $9, seniors: $7, children (6-12): $3 and age 5 and under get in free.

Fridays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 Sharing Nature With Your Child 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Preschoolers will enjoy weekly explorations of Beaver Lake. Each week brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature walks, games, and crafts. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Topics are: Nov. 3 - Great Goose Migration; Nov. 10 - Squirrel Fun; and Nov. 17 Autumn Birds. Cost is $7 per session; Advance registration required.

Saturday, Nov. 4 Squishing of the Squash 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Watch as animals throughout the zoo stomp, romp and chomp pumpkins of varying sizes! Free with zoo admission.

Highland Forest Open House 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius; 315-683-5550.

Learn about local outdoor clubs

including the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), CNY Orienteering, the Syracuse Biathlon Club and more.

Light refreshments courtesy of Orchard Vali, Skyline Lodge’s caterer.

Meet the staff and Highland Nordic Ski Patrol volunteers. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered for $3; Admission is free.

Jingle Bell Run 10 a.m. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road; 585-264-1480.

Wear a holiday themed costume.

Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability.

Run or walk a 5 kilometer route.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5 Great New York State Model Train Fair

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irque due Soleil’s “Varekai” showcases an acrobatic extravaganza which will take audiences on an extraordinary journey. Under the “theme of Icarus,”fans will see an amazing display of high level acrobatics and performers ready to accomplish perfectly skilled and gravity-defying feats. Performances run Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 15-19, at The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Showtimes and ticket prices vary; 315-435-2121, cirquedusoleil.com/varekai.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; modeltrainfair.com.

One of the Northeast’s premiere model train shows with 270 vendor tables and 30-plus operating layouts. Sponsored by CNY Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Tickets: $10 adults 16 and up; Free for children 15 and under.

Waterfowl 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Join a naturalist on a guided walk and an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission

Friday, Nov. 10 MOST Sensory Friendly Time 5:30–7:30 p.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, Armory Square, Syracuse; most.org.

Staff turns down the noise, turns off flashing lights, and shuts off the air compressors so people with sensory processing challenges can enjoy the museum. The museum also offers quiet areas where participants can sit, relax, and regroup.

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calendar Friday-Saturday, Nov. 10-18 “Frost Nixon” Central New York Playhouse, ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt; cnyplayhouse.com.

British talk-show host David Frost, determined to resurrect his career, risks everything on a series of in-depth interviews in order to extract an apology from Richard M. Nixon . Both men are desperate to outtalk and upstage each other as the cameras roll. Ticket prices and showtimes vary; see website for details.

“The House of the Spirits” 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St.; syracusestage.org.

Isabel Allende’s best-selling and critically acclaimed debut novel comes to vivid life in this powerful and poetic stage adaptation. In South America, a young woman endures a grueling imprisonment for unspecified political reasons and bears witness memories of a family history shaped by a volatile patriarch. Additional performance - 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets: 18.

Saturday, Nov. 11 CNY Bridges Build ‘Em & Bust ‘Em

Museum of Science & Technology, Armory Square, Syracuse; most.org.

This building competition provides fourth through 12th grade students a hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activity and an opportunity to test their ability in engineering, teamwork and design. Each team of between two and four students builds a balsa wood bridge to test the strength and durability of their design. Awards are presented to the four top teams in each category.

Winter Farmer’s Market 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltiimorewoods.org.

Visitors to the market will enjoy a diverse mix of local farm and artisanal food products from top regional producers. Held on the second Saturday of each month through spring. Indoors with free parking.

Scented Delights 2017 10:30 a.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Gather herbs from the center’s garden to create one of a kind soaps in this fun workshop for all ages! These make excellent gifts or keep them to enjoy just for you. Recommended for ages 5 and up. $6 members; $9 public.

Holiday Extravaganza

8 a.m.-1 p.m., Milton J. Rubenstein

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nedrow Fire Department, 6505 S. Salina St .

More than 30 vendors and crafters, raffles an d food available to purchase. Admission is free.

Monday, Nov. 13

The Planets – Symphoria’s Masterworks Series

5–9 p.m., Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool; lightsonthelake.com.

Enjoy this special walking preview of the event before it opens to vehicles only. Park at either the Wegmans Landing, Salt Museum or Willow Bay lots.

Dress for the weather; shuttle service is not provided. Holiday characters will be on the trail and refreshments will be available for sale. Admission: $ 2 adult suggested donation to benefit the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.

7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org.

From the mighty red planet Mars to the cinematic Jupiter, Holst’s The Planets has inspired sci-fi movie music for generations - most famously, John Williams, and his “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars.” Versatile pianist, Melissa Marse makes her first appearance with Symphoria to perform Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.” Ticket prices vary.

Syracuse University football vs. Wake Forest Time TBA, Carrier Dome, Syracuse.

Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 11-12 Wildlife Preparing for Winter 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission

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Tuesday, Nov. 14 Lights on the Lake Dog Walk 5–9 p.m., Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool; lightsonthelake.com.

Dogs (and their parents) are welcome to enjoy this special walking preview of Lights on the Lake before it opens to vehicles only. Park at either the Wegmans Landing, Salt Museum or Willow Bay lots. Shuttle service is not provided. Holiday characters will be on the trail and refreshments for humans and dogs will be available for sale. Admission: $2 adult suggested donation to benefit the Humane Association.

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calendar Wed.– Sunday, Nov. 15-Jan. 7 Lights on the Lake 5-10 p.m. nightly, Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool; lightsonthelake. com.

Now in its 28th year, Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drivethrough show featuring: towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, delightful Victorian village, fairytale magic grand finale and memorable animated scenes. As usual, there will be new and updated displays and scenes throughout the length of the show. Admission: $6 tickets from Oct. 24-Nov. 15 at Wegmans; $10 car Monday-Thursday; $15 car Friday-Sunday; $6 on Monday and Tuesday with Wegmans Shoppers Card.

Friday, Nov. 17 Symphoria Spark Series: Harvest Festival 7:30 p.m., Cross Creek Nursery, 8390 Cazenovia Road, Manlius; experiencesymphoria.org.

Music director Lawrence Loh leads Symphoria in music from Part’s “Our Garden,” and Respighi’s “The Birds,” and Symphoria musicians offer chamber music interludes at beautiful Cross Creek Nursery in Manlius. Ticket prices vary.

Star Party: Hello Winter Skies 7-9 p.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Say hello to winter skies with the Leonid Meteor Shower and nice views of Uranus and Neptune. Be sure to bring a blanket or a lawn chair to sit back and watch the meteors. Dress warmly.Back-up date: Nov. 18. For all ages. Cost: $6 members; $9 public.

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17-18 SU basketball vs. Texas Southern University Times TBA, Carrier Dome,

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“Holly and Ivy” Skaneateles Garden Club will host this candlelight tour of five B&Bs. Visit their page at facebook. com/SkaneatelesGardenClub.

Saturday, Nov. 18 Searching for New Worlds 9:30–11 a.m., MOST, Syracuse; most.org.

Maryame El Moutamid, PhD, research associate, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Carl Sagan Institute, will speak. In the last two decades, thousands of planets have been discovered outside our solar system. Join the discussion in reviewing the latest findings from scientists around the world on exoplanets as we explore the path forward over the next decade in studying these worlds and searching for signs of life. A light breakfast is provided, and participants must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free, but TACNY asks that you RSVP to jrcafe@ tacny.org. After the event, participants are welcome to explore the museum for free.

Pioneer Cabin Campfire Cooking 2-4 p.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Just in time for Thanksgiving – come learn some traditional campfire recipes and cooking techniques. Make a sampling of a hearty harvest meal, right on the fire. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $10 members; $15 public.

Saturdays, Nov. 18, 25 Hercules Candy Open House 10 a.m., 209 West Heman St., East Syracuse; herculescandy.com.

Candy canes will be made by hand. The open houses are on 2 Saturdays in November - the Saturday before Thanksgiving and the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The tours are from 10 am to 4 pm both days. There will be free cider, cookies and candy samples.

Sign up for prize drawings at the refreshment table. What a fun way to start your holiday season! Free.

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American Chamber Players 7:30 p.m., H. W. Smith Elementary School, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse; syrfcm.org.

Popular with prestigious concert series from Florida to British Columbia, the American Chamber Players were invited to perform gala concerts at the Paris Opera. Tickets are $25, senior $20, students free.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 18-19 Turkey Tales 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Nov. 20, 22, 25 SU Men’s basketball vs. Oakland Monday vs. Oakland, Wednesday vs. Toledo, Saturday vs. Boston College. Times TBA, Carrier Dome, Syracuse; cuse.com.

Wed., Friday, Nov. 22, 24 Thanksgiving Break Zoo Camp 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; 315-435-8511 ext. 357.

Campers will tour the zoo, see animals up close, play games, make crafts and enjoy a pizza party lunch. Cost: $65 per child, per day; advance registration required.

Friday, Nov. 24 -Sunday, Dec. 24 Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 24 runs noon - 2:30 p.m. Downtown Skaneateles; skaneateles.com.

Charles Dickens and his cast of over 50 characters will interact with residents and visitors throughout the village. Events include: a Christmas carol sing-along at 2 p.m. at the gazebo with the entire Dickens cast. (Bad weather place is the Hannum House of the Sherwood Inn.); horse and wagon rides around the village, pick up is in front of the Sherwood Inn; free roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels; Mother Goose reads holiday stories to the children from 1 – 4 p.m.; Father Christmas greets the children on the porch of the Masonic Temple (13 E. Genesee St.) from noon to 2 p.m., and 3 - 4 p.m.; and shows at the Skaneateles Library at 1 and 3 p.m. The Dickens characters will be acting out scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at the Gazebo (bad weather back-up: Hannum House) at 12:30 and 3:30. Free admission.

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Friday, Nov. 24-Jan. 1 “The Polar Express”

Every day except Dec.25, the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology, Syracuse; most.org.

This is the MOST’s 12th year of screening this film on the Bristol IMAX Omnitheater. screen.

The film takes viewers on a journey through the perspective of a boy questioning his belief in Santa until he takes a train ride to the North Pole. For more information, including showtimes, hours and prices, visit the website above or call 315-425-9068.

Saturday, Nov. 25 Holiday Crafts for Kids 10 a.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Children will learn how to create their own holiday crafts and ornaments using materials found in nature. This program is designed for children of all ages, but space is limited. Cost: $6 per child; advance registration required.

Ugly Sweater Run Noon, Onondaga lake Park, Liverpool - leaves from the White Water Pub located at 110 S. Willow Street, Liverpool and will be run on the East Shore Trail. Cost: $40 per person.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 25-26 Thanksgiving Antiques Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; allmanpromotions.com.

More than 200 exhibitors in the huge Center of Progress Building selling fine antiques. Admission is $7.

Life in the Leaf Litter 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission.

Nov. 25 and Dec. 2,8,15,16 “Polar Express” Pajama Party 5 p.m. the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology, Syracuse.

Come dressed in holiday-themed pajamas and enjoy hands-on activities, hot chocolate and a visit with Santa from 5. to 6 p.m., followed by a screening of “The Polar Express.,” a journey through the perspective of a boy questioning his belief in Santa until he takes a train ride to the North Pole. Party admission is $5; “The Polar Express” IMAX ticket is an additional fee. For more information visit most.org or call 315-4259068.

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Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Jan. 7 “The Wizard of Oz”

Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse. Showtimes and ticket prices vary; syracusestage.org.

Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Department of Drama team up with New York’s 2 Ring Circus to create a dazzlingly acrobatic take on “The Wizard of Oz.”

Thursday, Nov. 30 ‘Wonder Woman’ 6 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool, lpl.org.

Wonder Woman, formerly Diana princess of the Amazons, leaves home to fight a war. There she discovers her full powers and true destiny.

PG-13. Stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright.

Free popcorn and beverages in the Carman Community Room. Free admission.

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yracuse City Ballet will present a performance for the entire family filled with fun surprises, dazzling sets, colorful costumes, and imaginative choreography. Showtimes are 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, a sensory friendly performance will be held. Tickets can be purchased at syracusecityballet. com, by phone at 315-435-2121 or from the Oncenter box office at the War Memorial during business hours.

First Friday in Skaneateles 5-8 p.m., 315-685-0552.

The Skaneateles Arts Community opens its doors for a meet the artist and gallery open house. Entertainment and light refreshments available at some locations. Free.

Cazenovia Christmas Walk 6-8 p.m., downtown Cazenovia.

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Carolers and dancers will be featuring on a stage on Sullivan Street.

Saturday, Dec. 9 “Dasher’s Magical Gift” 11 a.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse; dashersmagical gift.org, 315-299-5598.

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