Author: Family Times
Taste of Syracuse Returns for 25th Year A local event is celebrating a milestone this year. The 25th Taste of Syracuse will take place on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and will once again feature $2 samples from local food vendors. More than 26 bands are also scheduled to perform (the Spin Doctors are the headliner). Admission for the event is free. “It’s hard to believe that we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Taste of Syracuse,” said Carrie Wojtaszek, Galaxy Media chief operating officer. “Time sure flies when you’re having fun. We…
By Molly Mulvihill Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article from our archive each month including this one, which appeared in the April 2004 issue. View our other anniversary content here. Not only do today’s children have more money to spend than previous generations, they develop spending patterns at an earlier age. What your children learn about money comes from the ideas, attitudes and spending habits they learn from you, their peers and the media. An allowance is a great way to teach your children how to manage money responsibly. While there are differences of opinion…
Are you looking for a camp for your child or teen – but aren’t sure where to start? Whether they are interested in art, sports or academics (or you’re just looking for a traditional day camp), you’ll find plenty of options in our Central New York camp directory. Please note: This information was up-to-date at the time of publication. Please visit each website to confirm details. We will update this list as more camps announce their plans for 2023. Make sure to also check out these tips for choosing the right fit! Auburn Public Theatre, Summer Classes – The…
By Chris Xaver Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article (or a few) from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in the March 2014 issue. View our other anniversary content here. What’s your go-to March food? Is it green eggs and ham? Corned beef and cabbage? Lucky Charms? After all, that little leprechaun tells us they’re “magically delicious”! And then there’s March Madness. With so many basketball games on television, there are lots of chances to have friends or neighbors over and distract ourselves from our wintry weather. What’s your favorite TV…
Cookie Season Begins for Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways The 2023 Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing. Ten varieties are available for purchase this year: Toffee-tastic®, Thin Mints®, Tagalongs®, Samoas®, Trefoils®, Do-si-dos®, Lemon-Ups®, Girl Scout S’mores®, Adventurefuls™, and the newest addition (and online exclusive), Raspberry Rally™, which the announcement describes as “a thin crispy cookie, infused with raspberry flavor, dipped in chocolate coating.” The cookies cost $5 per box and will be on sale through April 23. “Every package of cookies our Girl Scouts sell provides invaluable business and leadership skill-building and experiences for them and their troops.…
Chocolate Raspberry Mini Tarts Recipe and photo courtesy of Hood Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 cup Hood® Low Fat Cottage Cheese 30 mini phyllo cups 30 fresh raspberries Directions: STEP 1 Place the cottage cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Reserve. STEP 2 Place the cottage cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Reserve. STEP 3 Fill each phyllo cup with an equal amount of the cottage cheese mixture, about 2 teaspoons. Place a raspberry in the middle of each tart. Make sure to also try this special…
By Gina Roberts-Grey Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article (or a few) from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in our February 2006 issue. View our other anniversary content here. For grown-ups, forecasts for a heavy snowfall mean nothing but a hassle. You still have to do all the same stuff; it just takes a lot longer and is a little more nerve-wracking. For kids, however, a wintry forecast means one thing: snow day. And even the most enthusiastic student savors an unexpected day off. School’s closed, the TV’s on, and…
‘Scouting Has Served Generations’ By John Whitford This year marks the 112th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America (and February is BSA anniversary month). While the legal name is still Boy Scouts of America, all levels of program are open to both male and female youths. Why do kids like Cubs and Scouts? Simple answer: FUN. Kids like the activities, games, advancement, and recognition – and being part of a group. Why do parents like Cubs and Scouts? The program teaches character, citizenship, and personal fitness, while the members are having FUN! The programs are full of family values…
Winter Bucket List The winter months in Central New York can sometimes feel endless. Embrace the season with this list of activities. Sign up for skiing or snowboarding lessons at Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center, Labrador Mountain, Song Mountain, Skaneateles Ski Club or Woods Valley Ski Area Visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo during its (discounted) Snow Leopard Days Learn how to snowshoe at Beaver Lake Nature Center – or, if you have experience, go on a guided moonlight hike Take a horse drawn sleigh ride through Highland Forest Spend an afternoon ice skating in Clinton Square (or check out…
Everson Selects Artists for 2023 Program Six local artists will have their work displayed at the Everson Museum of Art this year. The museum recently announced its selections for the CNY Artist Initiative. Their mediums range from photography to fiber to mixed media, and can be viewed by the public during solo shows throughout 2023. The artists selected are: Jamie Young (Jan. 28-March 12); Alison Altafi (March 18-April 30); Ryan Krueger (May 6-June 18); Mara Baldwin (June 24-Aug. 6); Marc-Anthony Polizzi (Aug. 12-Sept. 24); and Christine Chin (Sept. 30-Nov. 12). For more information, visit everson.org. Tickets Go on Sale for…