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Farmer's markets, Special and Ongoing Events
Posted: 07.28.2008 at 2:22 PM
Sue Navagh

Sue Navagh is a community affairs assistant for CNY Central.

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"Farmer's Markets":
* Syracuse Downtown Farmer's Market
  every Tues thru 10/13
  7am - 4pm
  South Salina and West Washington Sts 

* Syracuse Regional Market
  Liverpool, Park Street
  Tues. 4-8pm
  Thurs  10am-5pm
  Sat  7am-2pm
  Sun (flea market) 7am-2pm

* Camillus Farmer's Market
   Municipal Hall parking lot, W Genesee St
   every Friday  10am-4pm

* Carthage Farmer's Market
  Pavilion, Riverside Drive
  Every Friday thru 10/31
  7:00am-2:00pm

* Cazenovia Farmer's Market
  every Saturday 9am-4pm thru 9/6
                  then,10am-4pm thru 11/1
  Memorial Park, Albany Street

* Fulton Farmer's Market
  Canal View Mall, Rte 481
  every Saturday  8am-1pm
  thru October 27

* Oswego Farmer's Market
  W First St at Bridge St
  every Thursday  5pm-9pm
  thru October 9th
*
 Rome Farmer's Market
   Every Friday   9am - 5pm
   (next to Rome Savings Bank)

* Sterling Farmer's Market
   thru Fall
  Sterling Nature Center, Jensvold Rd
  every Sat, 10am-3pm

"Golf Tournaments":
***Sept 8: ForeSIGHT Golf Classic
               benefits AURORA of CNY to help
                people with visual impairment lead independent lives
               B'ville:Firefox at Village Green
               info/register: www.auroraofcny.org  
***Sept 29-Oct 5:  Turning Stone Championship
                               to benefit The Salvation Army
                           'help serve people in need'
                           479-1321 for info and tickets
                            

"Free Music, Music, Music
**Hanover Happy Hour Concerts-Tuesdays at 6pm
   Hanover Square
**Syracuse Party in the Plaza-Wednesdays at 5pm
   Federal Bldg Plaza
**Candlelight Series Concerts-Saturdays at 8pm
   Armory Square
**Village of Liverpool- Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00pm
   Johnson Park
**Town of Clay- Tuesdays at 6:30pm
   Casale Amphitheater
   Clay Central Park, Wetzel Rd
**Baldwinsville- Tuesdays at 6:30
   Paper Mill Island
**Town of Cicero- Thursdays in July at 6:00pm
   Joseph William Memorial Park & Beach
  

"Upcoming Summer Camps"

    SYRACUSE:  ZOO Summer Camp
                        Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Burnet Park
                        Dailys, weeklys and overnights available
                        Mail registration ONLY...no in-person or on-line
                        Call for forms or info: 435-8511
                        
www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org     
    FULTON:  "Blast from the Past" camp
                   Pratt House Museum, South First St
                   three day camps from 7/9 'til 8/15
                   for ages 4 - 16
                   call for dates, age groups and times
                   598-4616
   ITHACA:  Sciencenter Summer Camp
                  for grades 2-6
                  2 week session starting 8/4
                  Mon. thru Fri  8:30am-3:30pm
                  Registration begins 4/8th  607-272-0600

**BECOME A FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT...
   give your life a smile...
   contact or call to find out about meetings, groups
      in your area...
   315-435-3827
  
 
www.giveyourlifeasmile.com 

** WEBSITES TO CHECK:
 
**USA.gov   
   information about all kinds of federal and state
      governemnt programs
   www.USA.gov  
**Going through a separation or divorce?
  
Parent education and awareness to make your new life
      easier for you and your children...
   www.nycourts.gov/IP/parent-ed  
**CNY Large Scale Railway Society
         
 
2008 Garden-Railway Tours
   Onondaga, Madison and Oswego counties
   June through September
   check schedules at www.cnylsrs.com  
**Consumer Credit Counseling Service
   www.CreditHelpNY.org   
   >>also, in Spanish at www.AcrediteAyudaNY.org    
**Connect with other parents of children
   
 with developmental disabilities
  Exceptional Family Resources, James St, Syracuse
  www.contactefr.org   
**Info, assistance and education on
       
 Long Term Care Options
   www.nyconnectsonondaga.net (435-1400)  
**
Cicero Parks and Recreation Department
   www.ciceronewyork.net     

**Oswego County Events Calendar
   www.visitoswegocounty.com    
**NY Farms! News to Share
   Calendar of events, what's in season, employment and more
  
 www.nyfarms.info 

ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS:

**"The Simple Things" photo exhibit
   Camillus: Maxwell Memorial Library
   14 Genesee Street
   natural beauty found in Syracuse
   thru August 31   Info: 672-3661
**Contemporary Art Quilts Exhibit
   Earlville Opera House
   East Main St
   thru August 23rd
   Tues-Fri 10am-5pm,  Sat 12pm-3pm
   Info: www.earlvilleoperahouse.com  
**Westcott Community Art Gallery
   826 Euclid Ave
   "Vera House Survivors' Art Exhibit"
   celebrate the power of art as a tool for healing
   thru August
   info: www.westcottcc.org  
**Manlius Historical Society
   101 Scoville Ave
   "The Fabric of a Community: From Your Closet to Ours"
  
Exhibit of special occasion and everyday attire from the past
   Every Sunday from 11am-3pm, thru 9/27
   Info: 682-6669   www.manliushistory.org  
**Frontenac Historical Society and Museum
   Weekends from 1pm-4pm
   Open thru Oct 12
   Info: 889-5875
**Farmer's Museum Open forSeason 
   Cooperstown: State Hwy 80, Lake Road
   Tues-Sun  10am-5pm
   back by popular demand, 'Ice Cream: Our Cool Obsession'
   Info: 1-888-547-1450   www.farmersmuseum.org  

**'The Language of Art'
   Journal of arts & ideas from Upstate NY
   Syr: Delavan Art Gallery, W Fayette St
   Info:  425-7500
* "In Women Veritas"
   Reflections on women through photography
   Point of Contact Gallery
   914 E Genesee St
   Mon-Fri  9:00am-2:00pm
   Info/guided group visits:  443-2169

*  
Auburn's Seward House
   Tuesdays-Saturdays  11am-4pm
Make Glass Ornaments!   
   Corning Museum of Glass
   1-5pm year-round.  
   Call ahead to reserve a space!
   607-974-6573


ongoing events...


Daily
* Horseback Riding at Highland Forest
   Tues-Sun  10am-6pm
   thru November 16
   Reservations @ 495-6263
   Info @ 683-5550 or www.OnondagaCountyParks.com  

* Onondaga Lake Park
   ***Trams
   daily 11:00am - 7:00pm
   thru Oct 13
   ***Kayak and Rowboats Rentals(new this year)
 
  daily 11:00am - 6:00pm
   through Labor Day
   www.OnondagaCountyParks.com  

* Parent to Parent Support Network
   for parents of children with developmental disabilities
   info, referrals, websites education issues and more...
   Parent-To-Parent of NYS free service
   478-1462  ext322  or  1-800-305-8815

* Literacy Volunteers Used Book Sale
   Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County
   Auburn: Willard Chapel
   Mon thru Fri   10am - 3pm
   Info: 253-5241

* Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Meetings
  check our 'community calendar' for
        dates, times and places in your area
  or call 800-272-3900 or 
 www.alzcny.org
* Free Computer & Job Readiness Workshops
   Women's Opportunity Center
   Info/register: 446-0550

* Hours for Oswego County Transfer Stations
   Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 4:00pm
   Sat, 8am-Noon
   Info: 591-9200

*
 Parent Success Initiative
 
  helps non-custodial parents get back to
   work, and pay child support, as well as
   learn family support.  In several Syracuse
   centers:  info  470-4263
* Skatepark - Onondaga Lake Park  
   open daily (weather permitting)


Mondays 
* DayTime Fiction Book Club
   Skaneateles: Creekside Books & Coffee
   Second Mon every month  11:00am

* Job Corps Orientation in Syracuse
   Training for 16 - 24 year olds
   No cost for eligible students
   Mondays & Thursdays @ noon
   For info & registration: 478-5529

* Latin Night with CUSLAR
   Latin Music & Videos 
   With DVJ Michael of Proyecto! Pa'lante!
   Ithaca:  Mango Cafe
   422 Eddy Street
   Every Monday  8:30pm
   All ages welcome/non-alcohol event
   Appetizers served   $3/$2(students)


Tuesdays 
* Sunset Safari at the Zoo
   every Tues thru 7/29th
   after hours visiting with live music
       food and fun for the family
   Info: 435-8511

* Senior Adult Exercise Program
   Minoa First Methodist, East Ave
   Every Tues and Thurs at 12:00pm
   Info/signup: 656-7532

* Cafe Scientifique Syracuse
   group meetings-first Tues of the month
   Syr: Armory Square, Ohm Lounge, Franklin St

* Diabetes 101
   Diabetes management support group 
  
 Last Tues of every month , 6:30-8:30pm 
* Seniors' Connection at Hopps Memorial CME Church

   Every Tues from 12:30 - 3:00pm
   1110 South State Street

* Corn Husk Doll Crafts
   Oneida:  Shak:owi Cultural Center
   Tues & Sats    2:00pm


Wednesdays
* FEAT of CNY Family Autism Support
   2nd Wed of every month
   6:30pm
   North Area YMCA, Wetzel Rd
   Info: 451-2562: 652-3829

* Plainville Senior Lunch
  (60 and over) every Wednesday
  Church of Christ, 754 W Genesee Rd
  Reservation required: 635-7438

* Teen Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Support Group
   Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm
   Baldwinsville: Word of Life AG, 19 E Oneida St
   Info: 638-8870 or just come..!

* Exercise with the Beaver Lake Walking Group
  
 Group walk on trails or the Lake Loop
   Refreshments follow     Free!!  ($2 parking)
   Info: 638-2519 Every Wednesday 9-11am

RAPP (relatives as parents support)
   Syracuse: 134 Stewart Court
   2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month 
   10:00am-11:00am
   information:  470-4370
* "Alive at 25" Driver Improvement Course
   Young adults ages 16-25
   L'pool: Salina Town Hall, 201 School Rd
   5pm - 9pm
   Second Wednesday of the month
   Info/signup: 431-9583
* Bingo!
 
   7:00pm - 10:30pm
  - Liverpool Elks
  - Mattydale VFW 
  - Pulaski Legion 
* Select Toastmasters   
   OCM BOCES
   off Morgan Rd., Liverpool  
   2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month 
   7:00 - 8:30pm.   Info: 476-6097
* Irish Lit Book Circle   
   Clay: The Center, Rte. 31   
   7 - 9pm 
* Rise Breast Cancer Support
   Auburn   Holiday Inn
   Last Wed. of every month, 7pm 

Thursdays
*
 Basement Boutique
   Fulton First United Church
   Thursdays, & First Saturdays of every month
   10:00am-2:00pm

* Cyber-Seniors 
  free computer classes for seniors
  Westcott Community Center
  10am-noon  free! 

* Mother-Daughter Book Club
   DeWitt: 'Barnes & Noble', Erie Blvd
   1st Thursday of every month  7:00pm
   Info: 449-2947

* Job Corps Orientation/Technical Training
   for 16 - 24 year olds
   Syracuse:   Thursdays at noon
   For info & registration: 478-5529
* "Alive at 25" Driver Improvement Course
   Young adults ages 16-25
   Dewitt Town Hall, 5400 Butternut St
   4pm - 8pm
   Fourth Thursday of the month
   Info/signup: 431-9583

*Talk to a Lawyer
    
   Onondaga County Bar Association
   Westcott Community Center
   6-8pm   free!
* Nicotine Anonymous  
   Serenity Hall,  Noble's Plaza,  
   Baldwinsville Rte.48, 7:30pm 

* Adult med survivors network anonymous
   Trinity Lutheran Church, 140 Swansea Dr., Syracuse
   second thursdays 7 - 8pm  contact: 434-9198

Fridays

* Southside Film Festival
   co-sponsored by SU and Visual Technologies
   every Friday thru 8/1
   Free and open to the public
   Info: 443-1979

* Rome Farmer's Market
   Every Friday   9am - 5pm
   (next to Rome Savings Bank)

CNY Singles Dance  

   Knights of Columbus 
   Taft Rd., North Syracuse 
   8:30pm - midnight
   www.cnysingles.org 

Saturdays
* Sterling Farmer's Market
  thru Fall
  Sterling Nature Center, Jensvold Rd
  every Sat, 10am-3pm

* Canoe/Kayak at Beaver Lake
  now thru Sept 1
  every Sat 9am-4pm
  every Sun  Noon-4pm
  B'ville:Beaver Lake Nature Center
  Info:638-2591

* FEATofCNY Autism KidsGroup
  3rd Sat of every month
  10:00am
  Clay, Trinity Methodist, Morgan Rd
  info: 652-3829
  www.featofcny.org  

* Interactive Science-Based Activities
   Ithaca: Sciencenter
   Most Saturdays 
   2:00pm 
   For schedule: www.sciencenter.org    

*
 Basement Boutique
   Fulton First United Church
   Thursdays & First Saturdays of every month
   10:00am-2:00pm
* "Alive at 25" Driver Improvement Course
   Young adults ages 16-25
   Cicero: Cicero Town Hall,  Rte 11
   9am - 1pm
   Info/signup: 431-9583

* Corn Husk Doll Crafts
   Oneida:  Shak:owi Cultural Center
   Tues & Sats    2:00pm

* Knitting & Crocheting Group
  
 Hazard Branch Library 2pm
* Sharps Disposal
   free dropoff of needles, syringes, lancets
   St Joseph's Hospital emergency dept.  
   First & third saturdays of every month 
   10am-1pm    Info: 448-5173

Sundays
* Parkway Sundays
  L'pool: Onondaga Lake Park
  closed to automobile traffic for
   skaters, joggers, walkers and bicyclists
  9:00am-Noon, Sundays thru 8/10th

*
 Canoe/Kayak at Beaver Lake
  now thru Sept 1
  every Sat 9am-4pm
  every Sun  Noon-4pm
  B'ville:Beaver Lake Nature Center
  Info:638-2591

* Octagon House Guided Tours
   Camillus
   Every Sunday thru 12/21st
   Info: 487-5911


more going on
* Sign Language Classes  Aurora, 518 James St. Syracuse
   several times and levels  signup: 422-7263
* Business Help Courses

   SW Economic Resource Center, W. Onondaga St., Syracuse
   info: 471-2720 
* Low-No Cost Mammograms
   Onondaga Co Health Dept
   info & locations:  435-2225
ALS Support
   info@alsaupstateny 
or 866-499-7257
* Lupus Alliance of CNY
   (800) 300-4198
* Intro to Computers  
   CNY Personal Computer Users, 602 Factory Ave., Mattydale
   more course info: 446-3326 or www.cnypcug.org 
* Seasonal Marine Unit 
   for Cayuga County Waterways
   (paid positions)   Info: Cayuga Sheriff's Dept. 253-4148
* Swim Lessons & Open Swim
  Ontario Health & Fitness, Port St., Pulaski
  schedules 298-7534
 
need help?

* Hope for Bereaved has counseling, support groups  475-hope

* with frail seniors, out of the area:  meal call will help you find senior meal programs, nationwide.  There is no charge for the service.

Much more going on in downtown syracuse...log on to www.downtownsyracuse.com

* to get your event listed,  please e-mail two weeks in advance to lhand@wstm.com

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