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How to find the right camp for your child

Do an Internet search with the phrase “summer camp” and you’ll get almost 30 million hits. So how do you find the right one? Here are some helpful tips and key points to consider when selecting a camp:  The earlier you start your research, the better. The best camps fill up fast!  Get online and be as specific in your search terms as you can (narrow down location, type of camp, co-ed or not, etc.)  Another good way to source camps is to think of where the preferred activities are normally held. Your kid loves to act? Check out local theater companies. Into science? Try a university engineering department. Lurk on camp chat boards (many of the larger camp websites have them) or better still, post a question or three.

Some key points to consider when selecting a camp:  Day camp or residential?

Or maybe a mixture of both? Some outdoor day camps end their week with a sleepover and this is a great way to introduce your child to being away overnight.  Which type of camp?

Consider choosing camps based on your child’s interests (sports, science, arts…) or by their needs: is their year crammed with homework and after-school activities? If so, perhaps a traditional, fun, outdoor camp would be just what they need.

Are they comfortable meeting lots of new people or would a smaller, more controlled environment be better?  What’s your budget?

Costs range from thousands of dollars for international camps to a few bucks for an afternoon at a local day camp. Keep in mind, price is not necessarily an indication of quality.

For that, you should consider:  Counsellor to kid ratio  Qualifications and experience of camp staff  Depth and quality of programs There are countless things that will sway your choice when it comes to selecting a camp, but ultimately, the only wrong choice you can make is one which doesn’t consider the uniqueness of your child!

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When I signed myself up for the running program, The Boy joined the kids’ running program. In a world of fatherA daughter dances, and father-son mo ve ther camping trips, I had stumbled ’s perspecti upon a mother-son activity.

There’s an unexpected benefit to running with The Boy. About 10 minutes into any run, he starts talking. Not that he’s the quiet type, but he starts talking about things that don’t necessarily come out over dinner. Whether it’s something that’s bothering him, a problem at school, or perhaps a deep thought or two that he’s been mulling over, running creates a safe zone to talk about his hopes, fears or ideas.

And that, more than anything, is worth getting off the couch.

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 @kmoore623.

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At the bottom of this column, it says I enjoy running 5Ks with my son.

It sounds very sporty, but I’ll be honest–my running is less graceful gazelle-like stride and more gazelle that’s lost a leg to a lion.

The Boy, being a kid, doesn’t have this problem. He runs all the time ... for fun ... and just because. It’s what kids do. So when I ask, “Do you want to go for a run so we’re ready for our 5K?, he looks at me like I’m crazy since he’s already run quite a bit that day ... for fun ... and just because.

For me, “just because” was a three-way mirror in a store dressing room. As I caught my reflection in the mirror, I thought, “Whose butt is that and how did it get in my jeans?”

“For fun” is more “for necessity” in my case.

So I bought running shoes and moisture-wicking running togs to go with my new running shoes and I hit the road ... once ... and then a myriad of daily flotsam and jetsam got in the way.

My running shoes and gear sat for months until I joined a running program for beginners because there’s a lot to be said for being accountable to a coach, and a group, and paying money to do so.

Some nights I don’t want to run. I simply want to sit on the couch. then it hits me, each time I get my butt off the couch, there’s slightly less butt to put back on the couch when I get home.

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Lovin’ the oven, thanks to these easy, yummy recipes to make with the kids

Cassidy’s cookies

Spinach Artichoke Pull Apart Bread

Editor’s note: This recipe was from my daughter’s school cooking class.

1 loaf sourdough bread One stick of butter 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 diced garlic cloves 2 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 14 oz can artichoke hearts, chopped

Spice cake mix Can pumpkin pie filling 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips Mix all ingredients by hand in a large bowl.

Spray baking sheet with

vegetable oil.

Spoon dough onto sheet in one-and-a-halfinch balls, two inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, slice bread crosshatch without slicing through the bottom. Put half the cheese in the cracks, saute the garlic in the butter, then add the spinach and

artichokes. Spoon over the cheese, top with remaining cheese and tent with aluminum foil.

Bake at 350 degrees 23 minutes covered, then uncovered two minutes. Serve immediately.

Editor’s note: Recipe and photo courtesy of Cole Reyna

Basic bread Editor’s note: This is a variation on a recipe used in my children’s cooking class at school.

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Mix together the first four ingredients. Gradually add the flour and mix. Knead on a floured surface for five-seven minutes. Return to a greased bowl, turning it over to grease

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the top. Cover with a towel and keep warm until dough doubles (about two hours.)

Knead out any air bubbles and shape into two loaves.

Place on baking sheet, slash

loaf tops three times across lightly and brush with cold water. Bake at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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learning curve 3 While running, I stumbled onto a mother-son activity

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It’s vacation time, and I’m so ready For the Wing family, as with many other Central New Yorkers, spring means a lot of things. From grilling to gardening, sunny strolls to sprinkles on ice cream cones, nothing beats those first few days when the weather seems to have finally turned, with higher temperatures and blue skies replacing the grayness of winter.

We also take our annual family trip in the spring, a tradition that began when Jacob was just one, and Cassidy about to turn three years old. This year, as back then, we are going to Walt Disney World, but things have certainly changed, and I’m not only referring to the fact that the children have grown. Back then, we just booked the hotel and flights, bought park passes and called it done.

Now, planning my trip involves planning that starts almost before we leave Disney the prior year.

Jennifer Wing This might seem silly, even bizarre but, trust me, it’s Editor something that is now necessary if you want to have a

relatively stress-free vacation at Disney.

Simply put, if you don’t bring your “A game” to the table when planning, you are going to find yourself waiting in line for hours to go on the rides you want, unable to eat at the popular restaurants at the parks or in the resorts and spending a lot of time trying to remedy the fact that you didn’t plan ahead.

In fact, Disney itself has now set up its reservation system to include attractions, entertainment and more – replacing its traditional “Fast Pass” system with “Fast Pass Plus,” where, with the purchase of a ticket or annual pass, you can start making selections as early as 30 days before you arrive, or up to 60 days before check-in when you have a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package.

If you don’t make sure to utilize this feature, and I mean use it right when that window opens, you will risk not getting a “Fast Pass Plus” reservation for one of the more popular rides and may then face wait times of up to 120 minutes for rides such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Rock n’ Roller Coaster.

Try to explain that one to the kids.

Similarly, you can make advanced dining reservations 180 days before you come to Disney and, like with “Fast Pass Plus,” those spots are snatched up quickly. So, if you want to have dinner with the princesses at Cinderella’s Castle, you’d better call (or click) sooner rather than later.

My family rolls its eyes when I get into my “Disney planning” mindset, but when we are there and all that planning pays off, I know they appreciate it.

What I love is that, having done all the “work” ahead of time, I can simply enjoy time with my family in “the most magical place on earth.”

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.

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Promise Walk for Preeclampsia held May 30

The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia will be held Saturday, May 30, at Onondaga Lake Park in the Willow Bay Shelter area. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with a 9:30 a.m. opening ceremony. The walk starts at 10 a.m.

The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia is the signature awareness and fundraising event of the Preeclampsia Foundation, which provides patient support and education, raises public awareness, catalyzes research and improves health care practices for millions of mothers and their babies every year who are impacted by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

The Preeclampsia Awareness walks began in 2004 and was rebranded in 2010 to become the official Promise Walk for Preeclampsia. Since then, the event has raised more than $1.8 million dollars to fund research and improve health care practices globally.

The walk is slightly shorter than a 3K and is predicted to take about 40 minutes. It will start at the Willow Bay shelter, walking up the main trail until the first tram stop, then looping back

along the walking path back to Willow Bay. Bring your family, as there are activities for the kids, along with a raffle and coffee and a light breakfast available. Cost of registration is $20 for adults ($25 day of); $10 for children 13 and under. Syracuse Woman Magazine is media sponsor of the event. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to be a sponsor contact Walk Coordinator Lorelle at syracuse@ preeclampsia.org or CoCoordinator Michelle at michelle. romano@preeclampsia.org.

About Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms. For more information visit preeclampsia.org/about-us.

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Saturday, May 2 The Syracuse Opera presents Artsy Voice and Color, Too!

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10 a.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson.org. Enjoy “Dreaming Blue,” a special performance by Syracuse Opera just for families. Stop by before the performance for hands-on art and be part of the performance. Tickets: $8-$10.

Saturday–Sunday, May 2-3

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CNYSPCA Potters For Pets 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Central New York SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse; pottersforpets. com. Thirty professional ceramic artists will sell their work. There will also be music, food for purchase, raffles, a door prize, kids corner and pets for adoption. Admission is $2.

Sunday, May 3 Walk! MS Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m., Long Branch Park, 3813 Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Walk! MS raises funds to support life-changing programs and cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research.

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Thornwood MX Motocross Race 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 1108 Stone Hill Road, Williamstown. Live action Motocross racing for all ages.

Local racers competing. Admission $10; 12 and under free. 420-9613, thornwoodmx.com.

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Friday, May 8 John Mellencamp 7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre.org.

Ticket prices vary.

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Fulton YMCA’s Cosmic Bingo 6-7:30 p.m. Black lights, music and the chance to win prizes! Appropriate for all ages. Prizes are geared toward children. Members are free. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W. Broadway, Fulton, 598-9622, fultonymca.com.

Saturday, May 9 Mother’s Day cookie decorating 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville.

Decorate cookies with your family using frostings, sprinkles, and candies.Then decorate a box in which to take them home. Register for this free program at the Clubhouse Conference Room at the golf course. Seats and supplies are limited, so email Honesty.Rohrer@parks.ny.gov or call 637-6111.

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Sensory Friendly Time 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S. Franklin St., 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. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Contact: bjones@ most.org.

Symphoria presents Masterworks VI: Mahler Symphony No. 5 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Fabio Mechetti conducts Jon Nakamatsu. Ticket prices vary; college students with ID $5; kids under 18 get in free.

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Derby Hill Bird Observatory, Sage Creek Drive, Mexico; onondagaaudubon.com. Onondaga Audubon’s fourth annual Bird Festival will feature bird watching, nature walks and kids’ activities. Get up close and personal with Rick West’s live hawks and owls and enjoy educational exhibits and booths with items for sale. Food by Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque available. Admission and parking are free.

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Camp top 10 list Things to take, leave at home

By Julie Cole

There are tons of camp packing lists out there – but do they include all of these useful things that you may not have thought about?

10 Things to Bring: 1. Toiletries. Kids will need soap (body wash avoids gloopy bar soap syndrome), shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush/comb and a suitable bag to keep them in. Check if your camp requires biodegradable/earth-friendly products or be an eco-mama and buy them anyway. And don’t forget the little things, like lots of bands to tie hair back for swimming or running laps.

2. Protection. Sunscreen, bug repellent and after-bite balm (as natural as possible), water bottle; sunglasses, SPF lip balm, hats (sun and rain proof), medications in original containers, EpiPens and inhalers if used, including extras.

3. Glow bracelets. For campers afraid of the dark. Once it’s “lights out” and flashlights are tucked away, some kids may be left a bit fearful of what is lingering out there in the dark. Send them with a pack of glow bracelets. Each is bright enough to give them comfort, without being so bright that it bothers bunkmates.

4. Spare sleeping bag. Do you have a bed wetter? Camps can set up the perfect arrangement to ensure privacy and confidentiality around this issue. Quite simply, send your child up with two identical sleeping bags. The spare can be kept in the camp office. Each morning when campers go for their morning dip or head off for breakfast, a staff member can inspect the bed wetter’s sleeping bag. If there has been an accident, they can perform the sleeping bag switcheroo, replacing the wet bag with the clean one. This routine means the child is never required to report a bed wetting; it just gets magically taken care of.

Simple and respectful.

5. Stationery with pre-stamped envelopes. Special pens and stickers might help with inspiration. Taking along a notebook is great for jotting down contact details for new camp friends and collecting autographs and messages, making it a tangible souvenir that will last longer than any easily deleted electronic one.

6. A disposable or cheap digital camera. To take photos and also to view and share saved photos of friends and loved ones. This is handy if your kids get lonely too.

7. Spare glasses or contact lenses. You could also get their eyes checked not too long before they leave so you have a recent prescription in case you need to buy and courier them replacements.

8. A headlamp. If you have a kid who likes to read in bed, a headlamp beats any old flashlight by providing hands-free light for your little page turner. It’s easier to focus on the words on the page if they’re not trying to hold a flashlight at the same time.

9. Odds and sods. Don’t forget the bits and pieces that kids miss at camp: nail clippers, safety pins, sticky tape, craft supplies and a deck of cards.

10. A journal. Small enough to hide.

10 Things to Leave at Home: 1. Heavily scented body sprays. Though they’re beloved by many young teens, they attract bugs and repel friends, so keep those at home.

2. Brand new gear. New clothes won’t stay that way for long, and besides, camp is not a high-fashion event!

3. Shoes that don’t fit properly. Packing brand new shoes or footwear that might be too big or too small runs the risk of causing blisters. Keep campers comfortable with tried and true footwear.

4. Cell phones. They could get lost/broken/stolen, and camp is about a slower pace, introspection and growing as an individual by adapting to new surroundings and people. Time to disconnect! As much as you may appreciate being able to reach your kids directly and vice-versa, it may be worth fighting the urge to do so for both your sakes.

5. Portable video game systems. Again, avoid the tears over lost, broken or stolen electronic items.

6. Fine jewelry and expensive watches. Pick up a cheap waterproof watch or better yet, ditch the timepiece altogether – it is summer, after all!

7. Food and snacks. Critters and other unwelcomed guests will find their way into tents and cabins if you’ve packed food. Save your camper’s favourite snacks and meals for their homecoming.

8. A bad attitude. This is the time to make memories and friends. Encourage your kid to head off to camp with a desire to try everything, meet everyone and, above all else, have fun.

9. A stuffy or lovey (for the older campers). If your older camper can get by without it, best to avoid the chance they might be teased. Try bringing a pillow or blanket as a comfort item instead.

10. Unlabeled gear. At camp, labeled gear is mandatory. Don’t let your kids’ flip flops, sleeping bag or even backpack be mistaken for their bunkmate’s. Take the time to throw labels on everything before they go.

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Gospel concert/used book sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Used book sale, puzzles, magazines, CDs, food, drinks, and baked goods. Free gospel concert noon – 3 p.m. Free admission; free-will offering collected for musicians. Presented by North Volney Methodist Church, routes 4 and 6, North Volney; 593-6825.

Presentation Culinary Arts Class 10 a.m.-1 p.m., CNY Arts Center, 14 River Glen Drive, Fulton. Make tulips from carrots and cucumbers, olive penguins or rose radishes.

Students take home what they make. Ages 7 to adult. (Ages 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult.) Fee is $18/person. Preregistration required. 598-ARTS (2787), CNYArtsCenter.com.

Story Hour 11 a.m.- noon, Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Road, Oswego.

Designed for elementary aged children, though all are welcome. Free.

312-6677, oswego.edu.

Oswego Speedway Season Opener 11 a.m., 300 E. Albany St, Oswego. Novelis Super Kick-Off (50), RoC Modified Richie Evans Memorial (75), Pathfinder Bank SBS (30) pits open 11:30 a.m.; practice 1:30 p.m.; time trials (Super, SBS) 4 p.m.; heats 5 p.m. 342-0646, oswegospeedway.com

Thursday, May 14 Black Flies, Deer Flies, Mosquitoes; Oh My! 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519 onondagacountyparks.com. Join a Beaver Lake naturalist to focus more on a natural history subject.

This two hour long program will discuss a different topic each week.

Advance registration is required. Cost is $5.

Friday – Saturday, May 15 – 16 Syracuse City Ballet presents “Swan Lake” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday; The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; syracusecityballet.com. The greatest

romantic ballet of all time is presented in a stunning new production featuring Tchaikovsky’s haunting score and going from the splendor of the palace ballroom to the moon lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation. Ticket prices vary.

Friday – Saturday, May 15 – 23 “Romeo and Juliet” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, May 16 Drive Clean: How to Drop Gasoline, Fix Climate Change and Still Keep Our Cars 9:30 – 11 a.m., the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org. TACNY Junior Café Scientifique talks are aimed at middle school students. After the event, students and their parents are invited to tour the MOST’s exhibits for free. This month’s topic is fuel cell electric cars and features Paul F. Mutolo, Ph.D., director of external partnerships for the New York State Center for Future Energy Systems at Cornell University and co-founder and president of Standard Hydrogen Corp. A light breakfast is served before the event. RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org.

Kite Fest 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, 3883 Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia; 655-3196, sqhap.org.

This May-June come to the Art Park and enjoy the Art of Flight, a month long celebration, which is kicked off with Kite Fest. Bring the whole family for a day of kite flying, crafts, a hot air balloon walk by Airborne Adventures, food and “Bird Portraits,” a gallery exhibition by artist Steve Cagan. Fly your own kite or enjoy kite flying demonstrations by New York Kite Enthusiasts. Entrance fee for non-members is $5/person, children 16 and under are free.

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Teach your children well OCRRA unveils new school education program on waste reduction, recycling and waste-to-energy

OCRRA’s newest education initiative combines a series of curriculum-aligned video lessons, interactive digital games and classroom activities to raise awareness about the environment.

The program highlights the solid waste management system; topics include waste reduction, recycling, composting and waste-to-energy technology. Instructional videos combine upbeat animation with footage of actual facility operations and highlight local landmarks, such as the Carrier Dome, to make concepts tangible to students.

Educating and inspiring local youth to be responsible for their “waste� and the environment is the goal. The free downloadable program is available at ocrra.org/ educational_resources.

Aimed at students in third through fifth grade, the program offers teachers a simple way to share important

environmental lessons while integrating current technology.

Lessons are convenient for teachers and students to access via the Internet in and out of the classroom. Students may participate on their own with individual computers, tablets and mobile devices, or they can work together on classroom “smart� boards.

Content adheres to New York state curriculum requirements, so teachers can integrate the environmental lessons as part of their required teaching, rather than extra lessons they need to work in at the end of the year. All topics include a list of vocabulary words with full definitions to review, as well as pre- and post-testing questions to evaluate student knowledge. “The students really enjoyed the videos and games,� said Jean Kaminski, a fifth grade teacher at Nate Perry Elementary School in Liverpool. “Both were a huge topic of conversation after the presentation.�

Feedback from local teachers and students were incorporated in the video and game development, both were created by Pinckney Hugo Group of Syracuse.

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calendar Downtown Living Tour Noon-6 p.m.; downtownsyracuse.com. See why Downtown Syracuse has become the neighborhood of choice as doors are opened to adaptive reuse projects featuring market-rate and luxury apartments, live/work spaces and “green” condos. The tour highlights both occupied and available units in several of downtown’s historic neighborhoods such as Armory Square, Hanover Square, the Heart of Downtown and Franklin Square. Cost is $25.

Sunday, May 17 Craig Morgan Noon, Paper Mill Island Amphitheater, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville; ticketfly.com. Come see this member of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $30.

Live! at the Everson 2 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson .org.

This event features a program of American Music. Tickets are $20.

For Children 18 months - 13 years Weekly Sessions from July 6 - August 28, 2015

Daily nutritious lunches & healthy snacks in our outdoor pavilion • Horses • Full Acre Sports Field • Music led by our own “Mr. Songflower” • Red Cross Swim Lessons taught by certified WSI/Red Cross Instructors • Sports • Nature Study • Lakefront Swim Lessons for Older Campers • Swimming in our own on-site heated in-ground pool • State of the art playground • All groups are led by certified teachers • Recreational outdoor activities • Weekly special events • Extended hours & breakfast available • Four supervised, exciting optional overnights throughout the summer for grades one through seven • And much more

Mommy/Daughter Spa Day 1-2:30 p.m., 715 W. Broadway. Light refreshments provided. Ages 2 & older. Pre-registration is required by May 12. Admission: Members $18/couple, $7/additional child; Non-members $25/couple, $10/ additional child. No refunds. 598-9622, fultonymca.com.

Camp Hollis Open House 1-4 p.m., 40 Health Camp Road, Oswego. Meet staff, see the camp.

Free admission. 349-3241, oswegocounty.com/youth/hollis/index.html.

Tuesday, May 19 Syracuse Pops Chorus-Goldenberg Music Series 7 – 8:30 p.m., Temple Concord, 910 Madison St., Syracuse; 4759952. Program will include a variety of music from Broadway and Americana. Free.

Friday, May 22 Fulton YMCA’s Hawaiian Luau 5-7 p.m., 715 W. Broadway. Swimming from 5-7 p.m. and dry land activities from 6-7 p.m. Appropriate for all ages. Kids under 8 need a parent or guardian in the pool with them. Admission: Members are free. 598-9622, fultonymca.com.

Friday-Saturday, May 22-23 531 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, New York 13066 Email: ceds1@verizon.net

Sheila C. Brittain, Director

C.E.D.S. is accredited by the NYS Education Department and licensed by NYSOCFS Our Summer Day Camp Program is licensed by Onondaga County.

School year program runs September - June for 18 mo. - Kindergarten, Before and After School Programs: Kindergarten through Fourth Grade

For more information/tour call

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Oswego Speedway Super Spectacle Weekend Pits open 11:30 a.m.; practice 1:30 p.m.; time trials (ISMA Only) 4 p.m.; heats 5 p.m., 300 E. Albany St. Jim Shampine Memorial Novelis Super (75), Jack Murphy Memorial ISMA Super (50), Tony White Memorial Pathfinder Bank SBS (35). 342-0646, oswegospeedway.com.

Saturday, May 23 Annual Eagle Run 10:30 a.m. 5K run/walk 4320 Route 104, New Haven to benefit Mexico’s Annie Jardin, Rio 2016 Olympic hopeful. Chicken dinner by Jimmie James BBQ included in race fee. Register online at registerrnr. competitor.com/search3/event.aspx?id=27926.

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Saturday-Sunday. May 23-24 Croquet Festival Fort Ontario, 1 E. 4th St., Oswego. Open play will be held Saturday and tournament play will be Sunda. Admission: TBD. 343-4711, fortontario.com.

Sunday, May 24 Wild Edibles 2-4 p.m., Mexico Point Park. Learn about nature’s buffet with Nancy Kaiser. Presentation, nature walk. Free. Donations are appreciated. mexicopointpark.com.

Thursday-Saturday, May 28-30 Lacona Firemen’s Field Days Opens 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday; closes at midnight each night. Rides, games, live bands, food. wine slushies, beer.

Fireworks dusk Friday; parade 7 p.m. Saturday at 34 Maple Ave. frontiernet.net/~lfdweb/index.html .

Saturday, May 30 Family Fishing Day 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; onondagacountyparks.com.

Kids and adults interested in learning the basics of freshwater fishing will enjoy a session of instruction provided by DEC staff, Carpenter’s Brook staff and volunteers from the Friends of Carpenter’s Brook. The session will consist of five 15 minute breakout stations with instruction: Participants will have the chance to practice casting and fish during the second half of the session. Bait, tackle, rod and reels, and instructional materials will be provided. Bring a rod if you have one. Advance registration required. Free.

Sustainable Art at Rice Creek 11 a.m.- noon, Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Road. Using pods, cones, feathers and dried grasses, invent whimsical and festive critters.

Ages 7 - adult. Free. 312-6677, oswego.edu/ricecreek/programs.

Half-Shire Historical Society Luncheon Noon-2 p.m., 1100 Route 48, Richland. Open to the public. Freewill offering. 298-3620 or 532-5919; spdinpul@hotmail.com.

Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance 5-6 p.m. reception; 6 - 7 p.m. light buffet followed by dancing to 11 p.m., 1100 Route 48, Richland. Open to the public. Freewill offering.

Half-Shire Historical Society, 298-3620 or 532-5919; spdinpul@ hotmail.com.

Natalia Zukerman 7:30 p.m., Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., McCrobie Building. A variety of folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues music on slide guitar, lap steel and dobro. Admission $14. 342-1733, oswegomusichall.org.

Professional Ghost Hunt 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Mexico Point. Join the P.I.T. Cru in the search for ghosts in Casey’s Cottage. Admission: $35/person. Reservations required.

Call 963-7657, mexicopointpark.com.

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ATES MEMORIAL DAY Saturday, May 23 Fulton Memorial Day Salute 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Annual parade 10 a.m.; entertainment, food, rides, games throughout the day; 9:30 p.m. fireworks light up Lake Neatahwanta. Free. 569-1779, fultonmemorialdaysalute.com.

Saturday-Monday, May 23-25 Memorial Day Weekend events Parade at noon on Monday. VFW Post 5540, Phoenix, 695-3315, bridgehousebrats.com.

Saturday, May 30 Baldwinsville Memorial Day Parade 1 p.m. Parade starts on Lock Street and ends at Riverview Cemetery on Tappan Street. For more information call 638-2652 or visit baldwinsville.org.

Call your local municipality or visit eaglenewsonline.com for more information on your communitty’s Memorial Day celebration.

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Green Lakes Music Together Fun filled music and movement classes for infants through age 7, together with the adults who love them.

Offering Babies classes, Mixed-Age classes, and Big Kids classes!

Locations in Syracuse, Dewitt, Clay, Camillus, Fayetteville, Skaneateles & Auburn

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Visit greenlakesmusictogether.com for more information.

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some helpful information for your family

Golf tournament honors Syracuse woman Grief over loss of a child led to Donna Kalb’s legacy of hope

By Tami Scott

In December 1978, a new support group was formed to help grieving parents get through one of the most difficult times of the year: the holidays. The workshop was launched by Therese Schoeneck, who founded the not-for-profit Hope for Bereaved- a local organization that provides support, resources and hope for grieving children, adults and families – a little more than a year after the death of her 21-year-old daughter who was killed in a car accident. The group had met, Schoeneck said, and wanted to continue meeting each month.

Meanwhile, Syracuse native Donna Kalb, whose son died five years prior, would read about the workshops and the need for volunteers in the local newspaper. After three months, she called Hope.

“She knew what it was like to be a grieving parent,” Schoeneck said.

Kalb went from being a volunteer to becoming an integral staff member, working 36 years on behalf of the bereaved. And one of her many responsibilities over the years included the coordination of the annual golf fundraiser – the last project she sponsored

before she died last June.

The 23rd Annual Tournament of Hope will be held in memory of Kalb on Monday, May 18 at Baldwinsville’s Timber Banks Golf Club, which boasts a Jack Nicklaus design 18-hole championship golf course adjacent to the Seneca River.

“Donna was an angel and she had a heart of gold,” said Vince Natali, a member of Hope’s board of directors. “Hope was her passion, it meant everything to her.”

Natali, of Liverpool, said Kalb was involved with every fundraising event at Hope and was the first to take the reins when it came to the Tournament of Hope.

“She kept thorough notes from year-to-year, which made planning and execution a smooth process,” he said. “I’m thrilled that Donna is being honored for this year’s Tournament of HOPE. [Her] efforts in the past have made this such a successful event.”

Kalb’s children, Cindy Coughenour and Cliff Kalb Jr., will be the presenting sponsors at the golf event. Coughenour, who lives in Colorado, assisted her mother with the golf program last year.

She describes Kalb as “her greatest teacher who lived her life in a manner that exemplified compassion as being the greatest virtue.”

“There isn’t a day since my mom’s passing that I don’t think of her,” she said. “Being at the tournament this year will offer a bittersweet memory – I hope she would be proud of our support The Regional Perinatal Center and University OB/ GYN Associates Proudly Sponsor

CHAT WITH A CAT

Summer Reading Program Come in and read to our cats once a week for the entire summer, and you will receive a certificate to give to your teacher at the beginning of the school year. If you are allergic to cats we have dogs available but they will need to be scheduled ahead of time.

Sign up at the shelter for your day of the week. Available days are: Monday 12-5 Friday 12-5 Tuesday 12-5 Saturday 12-5 Thursday 12-5 Sunday 12-2:30

For more information call 697-2796 ext 102 Come on in, keep your reading skills sharp during the Summer and give a shelter cat the attention they crave!

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some helpful information for your family of a program she had previously facilitated. While my mom was a very private person who didn’t like accolades or being in the spotlight, I think she’ll be smiling down on us all with joy and humble gratitude.”

For those who aspire to hit a hole-in-one, the challenge is now even more enticing. Romano Subaru, of Syracuse, is donating a brand new vehicle to the first person who makes a hole-in-one.

“In 18 years, we’ve had three holes-in-one. Two of them were the same year, same hole,” Schoeneck said. “It’s pretty hard.”

About Hope for Bereaved Hope for Bereaved provides core services free-of-charge to anyone experiencing the death of someone close to them.

Proceeds from the event will fund these services, which include 12 different monthly support groups, one-on-one counseling and a monthly newsletter.

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Hope also holds grief workshops for daycare providers, onsite bereavement support for employees dealing with grief in the workplace, school resource kits, along with training and resources for helping individuals with developmental disabilities cope with grief.

Additionally, the organization has grown to include training, consultation and resources for those who wish to help the bereaved.

For more information, to register for the golf tournament, learn of event sponsorship opportunities, make a donation or to seek help, visit hopeforbereaved.com, contact Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein at 315-475-9675, or email hopeforbereaved@ cnymail.com.

Tournament of Hope

Liverpool resident Tami Scott is a freelance writer and editor. She may be reached at 530-7117 or by email at tami.zim@ gmail.com.

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When: Monday, May 18 Where: Timber Banks Golf Club, 8184 River Rd, Baldwinsville, NY Time: 10 a.m. reg. Shotgun start 11 a.m.

Contact: Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein at 315-475-9675, email hopeforbereaved@cnymail.com or visit hopeforbereaved.com

learning curve

the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children

Coming off college wait lists

by Maria Badami

the institution. Under “At a Glance,” click on “Applying.” You will see listed the number of students that applied, the number offered a place on the wait list and the number accepted from the list. If thousands were offered a spot on the wait list and only a handful were offered spots, then a student’s chances are very slim and they should move on.

If a student insists on trying to get off the wait list I encourage them to visit the school again and meet with an admission representative.

The student needs to sell themselves on the strength of their senior year and how their presence will enhance the college community.

If that fails, families need to help students accept their situation.

Attending a school that accepted the student and where they are competitive is the best approach.

Maria Badami, MS is a college advisor with COLLEGE DIRECTIONS CNY. 7030 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville NY 13066; Collegedirectionscny.com, 243-6658.

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Most high school seniors have been notified about college admission decisions by now. Receiving a wait list decision can complicate matters. Holding out hope for the school that has not committed can leave students unable to decide among the schools to which they have been accepted.

I advise students torn between accepted schools and wait list schools to inform themselves about their chances of coming off the wait list. Often families believe college wait lists are only a few students deep. To the contrary, over the past decade colleges have encouraged students, even less competitive students, to apply to their school. This burnishes the school’s competitive status. More students applying, qualified or not, results in more rejections, which increases the school’s appearance of selectivity.

While colleges are not transparent about their wait list practices, families can do a little research and determine wait list practices from previous years. Go to collegeboard.com. Type in the name of

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Shearing Festival held at Springside Farm

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Drexler family, is opening to the public for the 12th annual Shearing Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 23 and 24.

Watch the sheep and alpacas get their summer haircuts, take a farm tour wagon ride, snuggle with their friendly lambs, goats and other little animals. Exhaust the kids on the giant slide, pedal cars and ziplines and listen to the music from two local bands while you enjoy lunch at the concession stand featuring their own grass-fed beef hamburgers, lamb spiedies, BBQ, apple fritters and the usual fare.

Their chainsaw woodcarver will be back with his amazing skill. The spinners and weavers will be upstairs in their preCivil War barn, local artisans will have their unique crafts available and Eric the Beekeeper will be here, with all that sweet local honey available. This is a rain-or-shine event, and they are handicap and stroller accessible. Admission fee includes all attractions, unlimited. Visit springsidefarm.net.

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