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New Award Teaches Youth About History of Erie Canal By John Whitford The Erie Canal Museum and the William Hillcourt Museum/Longhouse Council BSA announce the launch of the Erie Canal Historic Trails Award. The community is welcome to join us as we inaugurate this new award and launch it from the Erie Canal Museum at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. There is free parking at the New York State parking lot nearby. Admission this day is free, but visitors are encouraged to make a donation in support of the museum. Following a few brief comments, there will be a…
Syracuse Stage Shares Plans for 2022/23 Season Two world premieres. Musicals. A mystery. Check out these and more during Syracuse Stage’s 2022/23 season. It will present six shows: How to Dance in Ohio (Sept. 21- Oct. 9); Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Nov. 25 – Jan. 8); Clean/Espejos (Feb. 15 – March 5); Our Town (March 29 – April 16); Tender Rain (May 3 – 21); and Clue (June 7 – 25). Syracuse Stage is also bringing back several educational programs, including the Bank of America Children’s Tour and Theatre for the Very Young. “Our new season centers great stories, many…
New Theatre and Planetarium to Open at the MOST Visitors to the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) can soon experience space in a new way. The National Grid ExploraDome, a state-of-the-art theatre and planetarium, will open on April 9. Renovations to the museum’s old IMAX theatre began last March. Screens, seating, and surround sound were all updated, and a Laser CineDome projection system was added – the MOST said it is one of just two in the world. “By renovating the theatre and adding in a unique planetarium component, we will provide a location for visitors…
Onondaga Community College Receives $1 Million Donation A new program is coming to Onondaga Community College. Eric Allyn recently donated $1 million to the college in honor of his wife, Meg O’Connell. She previously served as interim president and chair of the Board of Trustees. With the money, OCC will create the “Meg O’Connell Center for Social Justice and Community Impact.” Each year, there will be a cohort of 20 students, and they will receive a stipend for volunteering and service-learning. “This gift, one of the largest in our history, will support OCC students to engage with the community in…
Did you know March is the peak of maple syrup season? Here are a few places you can find the sweet treat (and other maple products) in Central New York. Critz Farms – Cazenovia’s Critz Farms offers family-friendly activities throughout the year. During maple season, families can take a wagon ride to the sugarbush, learn about production, and sample syrup. Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia. More information: critzfarms.com. Dutch Hill Maple – Dave Williams founded Dutch Hill Maple in 1968 with 15 maple trees. Since then, the number of taps has grown to more than 7,500. Maple syrup, maple crunch, maple…
Girl Scout Cookie Program® Returns The 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program® is underway. Last year, troops in the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council sold 1,260,493 boxes of cookies, according to a press release. Nine varieties will be available in 2022, including Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Trefoils®, Lemon-Ups®, and the newest addition, Adventurefuls™, a brownie-themed cookie topped with sea salt and a caramel-flavored crème. The cookies cost $5 per box and will be on sale through March 27. “Our Girl Scouts are excited about the 2022 cookie program and our number one goal is to keep the experience safe, positive, and…
Whether you’re looking to get out of the house and embrace the cold weather, or would rather stay indoors, we’ve got you covered with our guide to winter activities. Please note: Visit each website for more information about current COVID-19 guidelines. Skiing and Snowboarding Lessons Are you hoping to sign up your child for skiing or snowboarding lessons? These mountains and ski hills are the perfect place to start – and they’re all an hour or less from Syracuse. Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center – The closest option on this list, Four Seasons offers a four-week and a six-week program…
MOST Names New Presenting Sponsor for Be the Scientist The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, which recently celebrated 40 years, has a new presenting sponsor for its Be the Scientist program – Amazon. Held on the last Saturday of each month, the program allows visitors to explore careers in STEM. Upcoming topics include: Be the Robotics Engineer; Be the Drone Operator; Be the Orthopedist; and Be the Zoologist. “We are overwhelmed with excitement to work with Amazon and welcome them into our community,” said Lauren Kochian, MOST president, in a press release. “Especially with a program like…
Baltimore Woods Nature Center Hosts Annual Members Art Exhibit Baltimore Woods’ annual members art exhibit is back for its 13th year, featuring the work of more than 20 Central New York artists. Attendees can view drawings, ceramics and more, including: a photograph of the moon by Buddy Belonsoff; a watercolor painting of an Adirondack landscape by Judith Hand; and a mixed media piece, Finger Lakes Vineyard, by Sharon Frost. “It is always enjoyable to see what members of Baltimore Woods Nature Center contribute to this exhibit,” said Gallery Coordinator Karen Jean Smith in a press release. “Not only is there…