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announces grants ....page 2
Hikeapalooza is a Land
Trust celebration ......page 2
Sciencenter looks to the
future ..................................page 3
A decade of discovery for
local kids ........................page 5
Letters, opinion ..........page 6
Vigilance is vital in battling hydrilla ................page 8
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Old Library Site Plan Gets Nod
By Tompkins Weekly Staff
A proposal to redevelop the
Old Library site on Cayuga
Street in Ithaca presented
by Travis Hye Properties
will be sent to the Tompkins
County Legislature following a recommendation by
the
legislature’s
Old
Library Committee.
The committee, in a 3-2
vote held last week, recommended the Travis Hyde
Properties team as the preferred developer of the site.
Travis Hyde would create
60 residential market-rate,
senior-focused
housing
units, along with professional office space and a
community room. It is the
only proposal among the
three before the committee
that includes space for
Lifelong as part of the project.
The full legislature,
which is not bound by the
committee’s recommendation, will take up the matter
at its June 16 meeting.
Also before the committee were proposals from
Rochester’s Cornerstone
Group, (project known as
Dewitt Senior Apartments),
with 60 residential units of
senior housing and community space for nutrition education
by
Cooperative
Extension;
and
the
Franklin Properties team,
(project known as West
Court Lofts and Wellness
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Travis Hye Properties would create a mixed use development with housing, office space and a collaboration
with Lifelong.
Collective), that would renovate the existing building,
with 22 residential condominium units, medical
offices, a café and community room.
In the recommendation
vote, Legislators Mike
Sigler and Kathy Luz
Herrera and committee
chairman Lane voted in
favor of Travis Hyde, and
legislators Dooley Kiefer
and
Leslyn
McBeanClairborne voted against it.
Prior to the vote, Luz
Herrera said the purpose of
her vote would be to move
the process along to timely
consideration by the legislature.
“These are all good proposals. We thought they all
should be in downtown
Ithaca somewhere” Lane
said in an interview. “I sup-
port the Travis Hyde plan
because it will increase density the area with 60 residential units, and the developers paid a lot of attention
energy conservation with
solar panels on the roof, as
well as providing green
space.
It
complements
DeWitt Park, across the
street.”
In moving the resolution,
Sigler cited density as an
important factor, as well as
the fact that the project
would redevelop two properties—the Old Library and
Lifelong—while preserving
and incorporating Lifelong’s older white building
on site.
Luz Herrera said that no
one project provides exactly
what she was looking for,
such as providing affordable housing for working
people living downtown.
She agreed density is
important, but believes all
three proposals could have
done more.
McBean-Clairborne said
she’s not particularly happy
with any of the projects and
would not support any at
this stage. She said affordability and maximum housing are among factors
important to her. And,
while supporting Lifelong
is extremely important, she
noted that was not among
the criteria referenced in
the RFP.
Kiefer said that, while
she favors the concept of
preserving the existing
building, as would the
Franklin proposal, that proposal’s
condominiums
would not permit a ground
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Scaling Down with Wind Power
By Eric Banford
Portrait of an artist as a
troubled man................page 9
Art Weaver is a man with a mission.
As founder and president of Ithacabased Weaver Wind Energy, he is
determined to design “the world’s
most reliable wind turbines,” and
hopes to release that design to the
worldwide wind power market in
coming years.
Weaver Wind’s first commercial
product is a 5-kilowatt (kW) system,
aptly enough called The Weaver 5. “I
call it the W5 because I’m still not
used to calling something by my own
name,” says Weaver with a laugh.
This power-generating system is the
result of more than five years of
research and development work supported by private funding and a business development grant from the
New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Weaver’s innovative turbine design
is currently going through the
American
Wind
Energy
Association’s (AWEA) certification
process. He estimates that the turbines will produce an average of
3,000 to 4,000 kilowatt hours per year
with a 10-mile-per-hour average wind
speed, which is about half of the
energy a typical home in New York
State uses annually. “I’d like to market them as hybrid system,” Weaver
says. “For someone who wants total
renewable energy year-round, a 5 kW
wind machine and 5 kWh solar array
averages out very nicely.”
Weaver was motivated to design
and build a new turbine while experiencing the poor performance of
machines he imported and installed.
“We were previously importing turbines from the Netherlands, and just
like all of the other brands I had
installed, they had their shortcomings. When that company started
showing deficits, we dumped them
and started to develop our own [technology],” he says.
Starting from scratch, Weaver’s
goal was to provide superior control
for the new models. “That was the
principle deficit of the rest,” says
Weaver. “We also wished to address
electrical and mechanical reliability.
We decided to design a machine with
a life of 20 years, which is comparable to what solar has purported to
have achieved.”
Solar panels have undergone a
rapid increase in efficiency and
decrease in price, and have gained
huge strides in market share of global energy production. During the
first three months of 2015, solar
accounted for 51 percent of all new
electric generating capacity in the
U.S. And while wind has not had technological breakthroughs like solar, it
is still making headway, with the first
quarter of 2015 seeing 13,600
megawatts (MW) of generating
capacity under construction across
100 projects in 23 states.
“Solar is probably the renewable
energy option of choice for 99 percent of people,” Weaver says. “Small
wind is a niche market, especially
here in the Northeast. There’s a
greater market in the Midwest where
greater resources reside. But it’s a
global market, so even a niche could
be significant. I believe it’s at least
enough to sustain a small company
here in Central New York if we’re
thoughtful and go about our promotion and marketing well.”
To install wind turbines, Weaver
recommends a rural setting with at
least two acres, an open space for the
tower, with few trees or landscape
features that causes disturbances.
“Average wind speed is important,
but not as much as people think,”
Weaver notes. “It’s more the characteristics of the site, since turbulence
is a serious detriment to the energy
performance of a small turbine.”
As far as cost, Weaver estimates
the low-end price at around $40,000
and the high-end package around
$90,000. “With the high-end package
you can be pretty much independent
of the grid, if you wish to be so,” says
Weaver. A 30 percent federal tax inPlease turn to page 16
Community Foundation Announces Grants
By Tompkins Weekly Staff
The Community Foundation of
Tompkins County has announced
17 grants totaling $52,600 of 2015
Helen Thomas Howland Foundation awards. Community Foundation donor advised and field of
interest funds awarded 22 more
grants of an additional $81,980 from
the resources of the Community
Foundation.
A total of 34 organizations
received 39 grants for a grand total
support of $134,580.
As administrative agent for the
Howland Foundation, the Community Foundation of Tompkins
County reviews all applications
and makes funding recommendations to the Howland Foundation
trustees. Other Community Foundation funds may also make a grant
in response to these applications.
The Howland Foundation supports
grants in aging services, youth
services, animal welfare, and the
environment. Grants are limited to
qualified nonprofit organizations
that provide substantial benefit to
these areas.
Grants from Howland Foundation Assets ($52,600):
The 2015 grant recipients for
youth services are Family &
Children’s Service for rural outreach and for runaway youth services, Friends of the Ithaca Youth
Bureau for summer camp inclusion, TC3 for childcare center scholarships, Franziska Racker Centers
for Bridges Out of Poverty, Catholic
Charities for transportation assistance, National Math Foundation
for member residency, Durland
Alternative Library for family summer math camps, Hangar Theatre
for Project 4, Sciencenter for low
income family access, Running to
Places for Community and Jazz
Hands for All, Ithaca Underground
for documentation and training,
Coalition for Healthy Food for
capacity building, and NY Youth
Institute for Tompkins County
Hunger Fighters.
The 2015 grant recipient for animal welfare is SPCA for Impacting
Small Lives.
The 2015 grant recipient for environmental preservation is Cayuga
Lake Watershed Network for For
the Sake of the Lake.
Two grants, one to Cooperative
Extension for Healthy Food for all
and one to Finger Lakes ReUse for
ReSet job skills training scholarships, represent creative ways of
seeking results in multiple priority
areas of youth and environmental
preservation.
Grants from Community Foundation Assets ($81,980):
Community Foundation saw
eight different donor advised funds
as well as the Children & Youth
field of interest fund award grants
in response to applications from
this cycle. They include: Hospicare
for charity care, Food Bank of the
Southern Tier for mobile senior
food pantry evaluation, Lifelong for
needs based subsidies, Child
Development Council for basic fam-
ily needs, Family & Children’s
Service for rural outreach, Mental
Health Association for KIDS FIRST
summer therapeutic recreation,
GIAC for Village Camp, Challenge
for summer youth employment,
Downtown
Ithaca
Children’s
Center for a playground village,
Cooperative Extension for children’s neighborhood mini-grants,
Cancer Resource Center for youth
program, Family Reading Partnership for At Home books, Tompkins
County Public Library Foundation
for Full STEAM Ahead, Discovery
Trail for Kids Discover the Trail
expansion, Youth Farm Project,
PRI for Caroline School wilderness
campus and SPCA for Impacting
Small Lives.
All grants were presented at a
special awards ceremony on June 8
at the Cayuga Nature Center.
Since its inception in 2000 the
Community Foundation has facilitated over $7 million in investments
in the Tompkins County community.
Land Trust Offers Outdoor Events Across the Region
FThe Finger Lakes Land Trust will hold an outdoor event in every county of the Finger Lakes
on Saturday, June 20 to celebrate successful land
and water conservation efforts across the
region. All HIKEapalooza events are free and
open to the public.
HIKEapalooza programs include a guided
mountain bike ride, a bird walk, a wildlife tracking walk, guided paddles, and a tree identification walk. Event details can be found at
www.fllt.org/HIKEapalooza.
Here is the complete list by county of
HIKEapalooza events: Cayuga County, Paddle
the Owasco Inlet, south end of Owasco Lake;
Chemung County, Birding at Steege Hill Nature
Preserve, Town of Big Flats; Cortland County,
Wildlife Tracking and Signs, High Vista
Preserve, Town of Scott; Livingston County,
Hemlock Inlet Paddle, Hemlock Lake; Onondaga
County, Volunteer Work Day at the Hinchcliff
Family Preserve, Town of Spafford.
Ontario County, What Lives in Grimes Glen?
An exploration of stream ecology, Grimes Glen
County Park, Village of Naples; Schuyler
County, Mountain Bike Ride, Finger Lakes
National Forest, Town of Burdett; Seneca
County, Canoeing, Kayaking and Fishing!
VanRiper Conservation Area, Town of Romulus;
Steuben County, Hike at Parker Nature
Preserve, Town of Bath.
Cub Scouting is FUN with a purpose.
For boys in 1st through 5th grade.
The Top six benefits from Scouting are:
1. Have Fun
2. Develop new skills
3. Learn to respect others
4. Friendly/safe place for boys to grow
5. Learn moral/ethical values
6. Enjoying the outdoors
In the Tompkins and Cortland County area, please contact
Catherine Collins for more information
at 607-648-7888 or de@tompkinscortlandscounts.org
For more info on the local scouting program, please visit www.tcscouts.org
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Tioga County, Tree Identification Walk with
Akiva Silver, Logan Hill Nature Preserve, Town
of Candor; Tompkins County, Story Walk, A
guided hike geared toward young readers, Ellis
Hollow Nature Preserve, Town of Dryden; Yates
County, Hike with Andy Zepp, FLLT Executive
Director, at Bare Hill State Unique Area, Town of
Middlesex.
The Finger Lakes Land Trust is a membersupported, non-profit conservation organization
that works cooperatively with landowners and
local communities to conserve forever the lands
and waters of the Finger Lakes region, ensuring
scenic vistas, local foods, clean water, and wild
places for everyone.
By Clara MacCarald
Last Thursday the Sciencenter in
Ithaca broke ground for the
Curiosity Playground, a new science playground for kids ages five
and under, while launching a $3.8
million fundraising campaign
called “Curious. Confident. Inspired—a reimagination of exhibits
and programs.” The wave of
reimagination will wash through
every part of the Sciencenter,
replacing, enhancing, or expanding
everything in its path, from the
building itself to the exhibits and
programming.
The Sciencenter already entertains about 100,000 visitors onsite
every year and reaches more
through off-site programming.
Charlie Trautmann, executive
director, says the popular facility
hopes to deepen its impact on all
ages, starting with young children
and continuing into the teenage
years. It’s not just about having fun
with science, it’s about empowering
kids to use science to shape a better
future, regardless of their eventual
career track. “This is a future that
every kid is going to inherit,
whether they want it or not,” says
Trautmann.
The early phase of the campaign
raised more than $2.6 million,
according to Trautmann. The multitude of planned projects will have
staggered rollouts so that there is
always something new for visitors
to discover. “We did it this way
because we didn’t want everything
to come out at once,” says
Trautmann. Some projects, such as
a renovation of downstairs bathrooms and the revamping of the
touch tank, have already begun.
Trautmann predicts the impact
of these changes will be huge, with
something new to excite and
engage every kid in the wider community. Although the traveling
exhibit changes every four months,
some of the others have been
housed by the Sciencenter since the
building opened 20 years ago.
The footprint of the building
itself will stay the same, but walls
are coming down inside to make
way for a new floorplan. “We’re
drastically expanding the public
space,” deputy director Tim Scott
says.
The improvements aimed at
“Early Explorers” (up to age five)
include new workshops and a
Family Learning Lab. Curiosity
Corner, the indoor space dedicated
to the youngest learners, is expanding in size and number of exhibits.
It will even have its own dedicated
water fountain and family bathroom, with a low sink and toilet
along with regular-sized fixtures.
Trautmann points out that such
infrastructure, while not directly
educational, supports families as
they use the exhibits.
Curiosity Corner will have a new
door opening onto the Curiosity
Playground, which should be completed over the course of the next
year, according to Scott. Unlike the
current outdoor Science Playground, young kids won’t have to
compete with older ones, which
Scott notes can be especially important to two- and three-year-olds who
might be intimidated when there’s
a flood of elementary school students.
The playground design is not
finalized, but Scott says it will
include three different areas for
three age categories: non-walkers,
toddlers and preschoolers. Each
have different abilities and interests. Playground features will be
geared toward developing an interest in science from a young age,
says Scott, by encouraging discovery, exploration of cause and effect,
and development of large motor
skills.
The “Young Scientist” (ages five
to 11) part of the campaign includes
Photo by Clara MacCarald
Change Sweeping Through Sciencenter
Current and former members of the Sciencenter Board of Trustees join Executive
Director Charles Trautmann (in blue) and staff to break ground on the 1800-square-foot
Curiosity Playground, a project of the capital campaign announced last week.
four new galleries, although these
and the 24 new and expanded
exhibits will have a broad appeal.
In general, Trautmann says, the
idea is to not make exhibits too agespecific. Often kids continue to
enjoy the same exhibits over time
while getting more out of them as
they grow older. Another program
aimed at this age but with wide
benefits reduces admission for lowincome families. Parents can show
an Electronic Benefit Transfer card
at the desk and pay only a dollar per
family member.
The new sustainability gallery
will explore sustainable practices
as well as energy and waste issues.
Another will focus on health. The
health gallery will include plenty of
opportunities to move around. “We
want kids to be active while they’re
learning about exercise and being
healthy,” says Scott.
The new ocean science gallery
will include a tidal pool whose fake
rocks are currently being molded
from real ones in coastal Maine.
The pool will be larger than the old
touch tank with more space for visitors to crowd around and viewing
windows on the sides. Maine
species such as horseshoe crabs,
whelks, sea urchins and schooling
fish will take up residence inside,
while a chute in the wall will simulate an occasional tidal surge that
flows through the faux rockwork.
As the nearby “Journey of
Water” exhibit demonstrates, water
from Cascadilla Creek will eventually end up in the Atlantic Ocean.
“We want people to have a global
view,” says Trautmann. And a local
view: the fourth new gallery will
have live animals native to New
York.
Look for many other changes at
the Sciencenter in the coming
months, from new mini-golf challenges that were tested by “Future
Science Leaders” (ages 11 to 14) to
an expansion of the Sagan Planet
Walk
TC3 Adds Degree Programs in Applied Science, Human Services
TThe Tompkins Cortland Community College
Board of Trustees has approved the addition of
two new degree programs: associate of applied
science (A.A.S.) in Applied Science and
Technology and associate in science (A.S.) in
Human Services. Each will be sent to SUNY and
the New York State Education department for
final approval. If approved, each program will
begin enrolling students for the fall 2015 semester.
The Applied Science and Technology degree
came as the result of consultation with several
local businesses. The program is designed to help
students obtain skill and knowledge necessary
for mid-level technical positions, giving them the
flexibility to choose from a variety of scientific
and technology fields to meet their specific needs.
The flexibility of the design will make the program attractive to a variety of students, including those who are completing or have completed
technical programs, certifications, military
training, or other prior learning. The program
was unofficially vetted through the National
STEM consortium and offers a strong articulation for high school students participating in the
national P-Tech initiative.
The new Human Services A.S. program complements two existing Human Services options –
a certificate program and an A.A.S. program.
The A.S. program is designed for a student who
plans to transfer on to earn a Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) in Human Services or Social Work or a
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.).
Coursework will fulfill SUNY Transfer Path
and General Education requirements for Social
Work while allowing for elective coursework in
alcohol/substance abuse counseling, criminal
justice, early childhood education, mental health,
and the social sciences. Students will also have
the opportunity to participate in one semester of
field instruction to prepare for continuing education and future employment.
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Briefly...
Concert on the Quad
The Call to Action group has invited Frank Liberti of the Center for
Dispute Settlement in Rochester to give a presentation and discussion
about the development of civilian review boards and possible models for
improved accountability and communication between community members and their law enforcement officers.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in the
GIAC gym. Liberti will speak, followed by a question and answer period.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and childcare
will be provided. If you need transportation, contact Laura Burch at
laura@lauraburchpottery.com.
Liberti has extensive experience in both public and private sector
human resources and labor relations. He has been a community mediator
for almost 20 years and served as a Civilian Review Board Panelist and
Chairperson for 15 years. He has been a Center for Dispute Settlement
staff person for 5 years serving as the agency's Director of Police
Community Relations Programs. He is a Certified Practitioner of
Oversight (CPO) accredited by the National Association of Civilian
Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).
More information about the group, their planning meetings, and outreach efforts can be found at http://tompkinscountyny.gov/humanrights/calltoaction.Planning meetings take place on the first and third
Tuesday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m. at GIAC.
Playground Campaign Launched
The Downtown Ithaca Children’s Center has launched a Playground
Campaign to provide children with a space that promotes growth and
development in not only their physical and motor skills, but also in their
minds and imaginations. This playground design, created in consultation
with Rusty Keeler, features a tricycle track, outdoor music area, climbing
logs, a mud kitchen, water play area and much more.
Over the past four decades Downtown Ithaca Children’s Center has
been an active provider in the Ithaca area. To continue our efforts to nurture and develop Ithaca’s young people, we realize that the assistance of
the broader community is essential. We are fundraising in support of the
Playground Campaign through the coming weeks. Support provided by
individuals or local businesses would be greatly appreciated and useful.
Contribute to the DICC Playground Campaign by making a direct community donation through our crowd funding page at Tilt
http://tilt.tc/WSh1. Obtain more information or help us spread the word
by contacting us at the center, visiting our webpage at www.dicc.org or liking us on our Downtown Ithaca Children’s Center Facebook page.
Photo provided
Call to Action Hosts Presentation
Rockwood Ferry, featuring the original music of singer-songwriter Tenzin Chopak, will
open the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions’ free summer concert
series on the Cornell Arts Quad at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26. In case of thunderstorms
or heavy rain, the concert will take place at Uris Auditorium. Cornell’s free summer
events series, which runs from June 23 to July 31, includes Tuesday performances at the
Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday lectures at Call Auditorium in
Kennedy Hall and Friday concerts on the Arts Quad. For more information, visit
summer.cornell.edu/events, e-mail cusce@cornell.edu, or call 607-255-4987.
Berry Brunch Benefit Planned
Kestrel Perch Berries and whole foods chef Kelly Serbonich from
Moosewood have teamed up for a berry inspired brunch on Saturday,
June 20, featuring a whole foods menu bursting with sweet, local organic
berries. Three seatings offered at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and noon. Dine
indoors or out at the beautiful SONG House in EcoVillage, Ithaca.
Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are $7.50). Proceeds benefit Healthy
Food For All, a partnership between local farms and Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Tompkins County that subsidizes CSA shares to make fresh
produce accessible to households with limited income. Reservations
required. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
HealthyFoodForAll.org or contact harvestdinners@gmail.com/607-3428845.
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KDT’s First Decade is Well Documented
Monthly articles about Kids
Discover the Trail! (KDT) Ithaca
have been published by Tompkins
Weekly commemorating the 10th
anniversary of this unique program for Ithaca City School District
(ICSD) elementary school students.
Different individuals have researched and written the feature stories covering the many facets of
KDT. With this 10th edition, the
year-long celebration of
the
“Decade of Discovery” will be summarized with an eye to the future.
In September, four of the
founders of KDT reflected on the
impetus for creating the ambitious
partnership among the Discovery
Trail, ICSD and the Ithaca Public
Education Initiative (IPEI). “I am
so proud of this collaborative effort
and the participation of over 25,000
students since it began,” said Don
Rakow, retired director of the
Cornell Plantations. “The KDT
model successfully provides students and teachers with meaningful, hands-on activities that support
classroom learning and engage students’ imaginations.”
Each of the 2,900 students in the
ICSD’s eight elementary schools
has experiences every year that
coordinate their grade level learning goals with one of the eight
world-class venues of the Discovery
Trail: Cayuga Nature Center,
Cornell Lab of
Ornithology,
Cornell Plantations, Herbert F.
Johnson Museum of Art, Museum
of the Earth at PRI (Paleontological
Research Institute), Sciencenter,
The History Center in Tompkins
County and Tompkins County
Public Library.
Terry Byrnes, past president of
IPEI and chair of the KDT Ithaca
Steering Committee, explained that
as students advance from one grade
to the next, they move to a different
Discovery Trail site so that at the
end of their seven years, they have
experienced all eight programs.
“Social interaction is also part of
the Ithaca program which helps
students from our elementary
schools gain a better understand-
Image provided
By Mary Grainger
A collage of KDT photos that is currently displayed on eight TCAT buses traveling throughout the area.
ing of each other and have connections across the large district
before middle school.” KDT partners all ICSD elementary students
in over 150 classrooms with another classroom at the same grade
level for the field trip. There are
also many classroom-based preand post-trip activities.
When KDT was a pilot program
in 2005, Sciencenter Executive
Director Charlie Trautmann said,
“For the Discovery Trail, the program will help fulfill our mission to
better share our educational
resources with the community. For
our community, we believe that
increased exposure to the arts, science and learning benefits everyone.” In an Ithaca Journal editorial
that May, IPEI was commended for
its role initiating KDT: “These
institutions are jewels, but they
only achieve their full worth when
all members of the community are
able to take advantage of their
assets. By bringing thousands of
kids to these sites—at no cost to the
students or area taxpayers—IPEI
has enhanced its own already significant value to Ithaca.”
In October, “KDT Books Enhance
Experiences with Discovery Trail”
by Heather Zimar described the use
of take-home books that correspond with the themes of each
grade level-site pairing. “KDT
Books were first added to the program as an important way to reenforce the content from the trip
and add a literacy component,” said
Byrnes. “They also create a connection between the family and the student's KDT experience.” “Giving a
book is a wonderful way to remind
the child of their visit, and it is
wonderful to be able to give a book
to a child to have as their very own
to keep,” said Sarah O’Shea, educator with the Tompkins County
Public Library. “Any way we can
increase a child's at-home library
the better. Children should be surrounded by books! It's also a very
concrete sign to the families of
what their child did.”
“Buddies Are Brought Together
by KDT” was published in
November. "The KDT program epitomizes our unrelenting goals of
community and learning here in
Ithaca,” said Ithaca High School
Principal Jason Trumble. “Kids
connecting and learning together
across elementary schools is a
great introduction to the relationships they will develop in middle
school. Our yearbooks are filled
with pictures of students on the
trail, and students readily recollect
their experiences with one another.
As a longtime secondary administrator, I continue to marvel at the
deep impact KDT has had, and continues to have, on our youth preparing them for middle/high school
and beyond.”
Over its history, KDT has relied
on generous donations to IPEI by
many individuals, foundations and
businesses. In December, “KDT
Ithaca’s 10 Years Possible Due to
Community Support” examined
the importance of charitable gifts
that ensure that all students have
the same chances to learn with the
educators of the Discovery Trail.
To participate in KDT trips, teachers don’t have to seek outside funding and the students don’t have to
sell candy bars or fundraise. It’s all
paid for by IPEI’s sponsors and
donors while the ICSD provides
transportation for all 150 trips
annually, reported IPEI Board
Member Marshall McCormick.
“Discovery Trail Recognizes
Value of KDT” was written by
Nancy Grossman, Discovery Trail
Coordinator. She said, “At the
Discovery Trail’s own ten-year
mark, our board considered our
mission and how to best serve our
community and achieve our goal of
lifelong learners. The conclusion
was to reach out to all elementary
students in Tompkins County
schools and thus KDT grew to be
the Discovery Trail’s priority program. The Discovery Trail member
organizations continue to work on
extending this educational opportunity to all county school districts
and to all elementary grade levels
within each district.” Each of the
Discovery Trail organizations has a
staff educator who has worked
with ICSD teachers to make the
KDT field trip the most engaging
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June 15
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Greed is Not Good; It’s an Illness
By M. Tye Wolfe
“Greed, for the lack of the better
word, is good,” said Gordon Gekko,
played by Oscar-winning Michael
Douglas in the 1987 film “Wall
Street”. “Greed is right. Greed
works.” This became more than a
facile paraphrasing of the economic idea behind capitalism—that
self-interest paradoxically benefits
everyone.
The film’s writer and director,
Oliver Stone, had no idea that these
words, spoken by the villain, would
send more young people to B-School
than Woodward and Bernstein
drove to J-School. Gekko was their
hero. They admired the villain,
who plies spies with hookers and
cocaine. The 2000 film “The Boiler
Room” features a scene where corrupt young traders trade Gordon
Gekko’s best lines: “I loved it at
forty; fifty is an insult ... They’re
analysts, they don’t know preferred
stock from livestock …. Let me
know and we’ll raise the sperm
count on the deal.”
As one of Hollywood’s most progressive directors, Stone was horrified that “Greed is good” became
not an ironic caveat but a mantra
for one-percent wannabes.
The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric
Association, is a standard tool used
by psychiatrists for diagnosing and
County Seat
treating mental illness. The fifth
edition of the manual (or DSM-5)
was published in 2013. Critics lambasted it for sundry reasons, citing
sections written without clarity or
under the heavy influence of the
pharmaceutical industry.
While I find truth in these criticisms, I am most bothered by the
idea that this edition, which also
helps clinicians, heath experts, the
legal system and policy makers,
won’t acknowledge a serious mental illness that has the potential to
kill thousands, maybe of millions
of people.
Huh? Who is a columnist to say
the DSM-5 is not just flawed but
contains a gaping, even deadly,
omission? Let me make my case.
Greed is as old as humanity;
though hardly because it is seen as
a virtue. Christians see it as one of
the seven deadly sins. So are sloth.
pride and envy; those aren’t exactly
mental illnesses, right? But today
society is stratified so that one stratus, who we call the one percent
though it includes millions of people, often express a greed that can
only be called pathological. Their
decisions to increase wealth cost
lives.
And yet no one will call it for it
what it is, either because they
haven't noticed it (!) or are wary of
stigmatizing the wealthiest demographic as “at risk.” But evidence
mounts that pathological greed
exists among those rich enough to
make decisions that affect the jobs
or lives of thousands upon thousands.
Why? Wouldn’t many of us, upon
receiving an outrageous payment
of say, $400,000,000, find it to be a
chore as often as not? And yet there
are multi-billionaires who spend
millions for legal bribery of political leaders who will give them a
positive return on their investment. Plenty of politicians are
venal enough to facilitate trade
with countries with no environmental or labors laws and give the
rich donors bigger tax breaks than
anyone else. It is clearly an illness
because many have children, and,
we assume, souls. Do they want
their descendants wearing gas
masks and fighting water wars, or
are they in denial?
Because of the insulation that
wealth provides, people who grow
up rich understand poverty the
same way civilians understand two
tours of duty by watching war
movies.
Since the resurgence of slavery
during the years the Old World dis-
covered sugar, many oil paintings
were portraits which all could have
been called “A Man and His Stuff.”
There is Master strutting among
the manor with huge elm tree, the
grazing cow and the goodly wife.
For centuries now Westerners have
defined themselves by what they do
and what they have, rather than
who they are.
A modern war profiteer like
Dick Cheney can shamelessly use
his political position to give no-bid
contracts to the companies for
which he was CEO because, like
Citizen Kane, he can never have
enough. He was already a millionaire many times over, but disrupting the lives of millions was of little concern as he pushed and lied
our way into Iraq. The things
money can buy—almost without
exception—provide a temporary
high. But it wears off. Many rich
people have no inner life, so like
junkies they search again for more
stuff, even while their hearts atrophy.
Some who lived before the
arrival of Europeans did not see
abundance as a zero-sum game;
they believed abundance was
always manifesting for those with
eyes and gratitude to see it. Maybe
not in the form of what we want,
because what we want isn’t what
matters.
M. Tye Wolfe is a columnist for
Tompkins Weekly.
Regulatory Reform is Common Sense
Opinion
By Tom O’Mara
Earlier this year, Unshackle
Upstate characterized the state’s
regulatory reform efforts this way,
“Economic growth and development across New York State has
been hampered for decades by a
convoluted patchwork of rules and
regulations with no common-sense
purpose in today’s economy.”
“No common-sense purpose in
today’s economy.” That phrase
alone gets to the point pretty effectively. In fact, to say that New York’s
regulatory burden lacks common
sense is an understatement. It’s a
burden many of us have been harping on for years. And one of the
most common places we confront it
is within the “economic development versus environmental protection” arena, which produces some
of the most difficult, divisive and,
yes, partisan conflicts imaginable.
If there’s a hot-button conflict in
state government today, a flashpoint, this is more often than not
where you’ll find it.
But it’s wrong to believe that
there’s zero chance for finding common ground.
It was refreshing recently to see
New York State deliver at least one
small signal that this balance can
be struck in better ways, that badly
needed common sense can be
injected into stubborn bureaucratic policymaking and, maybe most
importantly, that unnecessary regulations can be revisited without
bringing down the whole house of
cards.
I’m referring to a series of
recently-announced initiatives that
will streamline New York’s regulatory burden on farmers. More
specifically, these reforms will ease
the state’s pesticide registration
and certification processes for
farmers without diminishing existing environmental standards.
We’re taking steps to strike a better
balance between economic activity,
in this case within the agricultural
industry, and environmental protection.
These important streamlining
actions come from the Strategic
Interagency
Task
Force
on
Lessening Obstacles to Agriculture, which is a bureaucratic way of
saying “cutting red tape for farmers.” The task force met five times
during the past year—bringing
together bureaucrats from across
the state-agency spectrum with
farmers and farming industry representatives—to share ideas, hash
out long-simmering frustrations
and, ultimately, develop workable
solutions.
“Easing the regulatory burden
helps open new opportunities for
expansion within our agricultural
economy,” the state’s agriculture
commissioner said. “We have found
a common ground on improvements that will go a long way in
helping farmers do the work they
love that maintains a commitment
to our environment.”
A representative of the New York
Farm Bureau called it “a valuable
opportunity for farmers, industry
leaders and state officials to talk
about regulatory burdens and look
for common sense solutions.”
When’s the last time common
sense won the day in Albany? These
changes may represent only a few
minor victories within New York’s
vast and deep-rooted regulatory
structure, but they’re victories
nonetheless. We can hope they stand
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Yoga Event Benefits Gas Free Seneca
Yoga practitioners from throughout the Central New York region will
gather at Taughannnock Falls State Park on Saturday, June 20, from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., to celebrate the summer solstice with the staging of a
unique group ritual art event: A Prayer for the Finger Lakes: 108 Sun
Salutations on the Summer Solstice, followed by a potluck picnic.
The event is also a fundraiser for Gas Free Seneca, one of the main local
organizations mobilizing to halt Crestwood Corporation’s plan to turn
Watkins Glen into a major industrial hub for the storage and transport of
LPG and Methane. Organizers are looking for 108 people willing to raise
$108 for this important environmental cause. Participants may donate
funds or raise sponsorship funds online through the local crowdsourcing
website, 108salutes.peaksmaker.com. Yogis can challenge themselves to
complete all 108 salutations or the number with which they feel comfortable.
There are also other ways to participate, with a special call out to
regional yoga teachers and practitioners. Go to www.yogafortheearth
.org/108 for more information. June 21, the day after the event and the
summer solstice, has also been declared the first World Yoga Day by the
U.N.
Reform
Continued from page 6
as at least small signs of better
things to come. We’re told that additional changes are on the way.
A series of Senate regulatory
reform hearings two years ago
examined the impact of state overregulation on a number of New
York’s key economic sectors,
including agriculture, small business, tourism and, at a forum I
sponsored in Corning, manufacturing. Our goal was to identify 1,000
regulations for revision or outright
elimination. We ended up finding
more than 2,000 specific rules, regulations and practices that put New
York’s job creators at a competitive
disadvantage.
So I’m pointing to these new regulatory reforms in farming as proof
that New York could stand a good
deal more of this inter-agency
examination. I’ll share another
example. There’s a developing crisis in rural public transportation.
It’s occurring for a variety of reasons, but it’s mostly the direct
result of
state-level actions.
Legislation I’m sponsoring would
initiate
an
Interagency
Coordinating Committee on Rural
Public Transit to encourage counties and appropriate state agencies
to collaborate on rural transporta-
tion solutions. I’m convinced that
this effort, similar to the recent
interagency effort on agriculture,
would produce revitalized, more
efficient and cost-effective transportation plans in rural, Upstate
counties where they’re being
diminished but are so badly needed
for families, workers and others.
New York State employs a vast
bureaucracy that operates largely
out of tower buildings in Albany.
This bureaucracy risks losing
touch with how its actions affect
everyday lives in our cities, counties, small towns and villages. It
needs direct feedback from the
local, grassroots constituencies it
impacts day in and day out—often
in fundamental, quality of life
ways. It needs to be able to take a
fresh look at what are often
decades-old programs, policies and
ways of doing business.
I’m willing to bet that any number of common-sense solutions to
what have long been intractable
problems are there for the making
if there’s a push or a willingness to
get started.
Tom O’ Mara represents the 58th
District in the New York State
Senate, which includes the City of
Ithaca and the towns of Enfield,
Ithaca, Newfield and Ulysses in
Tompkins County and all of
Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and
Yates counties.
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Vigilance is Key in Eradicating Hydrilla
By The Hydrilla Task Force
This is the latest installment in our
Signs of Sustainability series,
organized
by
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Hydrilla patches continue to burden the southeast corner of Cayuga
Lake. Is all lost? We don’t think so.
Isolated patches in the southeast
corner of Cayuga Lake pose the
greatest threat for hydrilla spread.
Considered one of the world’s worst
aquatic invasive species, hydrilla
(Hydrilla verticillata) is capable of
spreading rapidly through plant
fragmentation, vegetative buds and
subterranean tubers (seedbank).
Viable stem and leaf fragments can
be transported via boats, trailers,
and
recreational
equipment.
Hydrilla tubers can remain dormant in the sediment for years at a
time, only to give rise to new populations in the future.
Once established, hydrilla can
outcompete beneficial native vegetation by creating thick vegetative
mats that block sunlight and choke
waterways. If nothing is done,
hydrilla could take over the waters
of New York State, leading to wide-
spread ecological and economic
impacts. As an example of the
potential impacts, the State of
Florida spends $20 to $30 million
annually to control hydrilla in its
waters. Given the number of freshwater bodies in New York, and the
interconnectivity of these waters,
the long-term management costs of
a statewide hydrilla infestation in
New York would certainly be on par
with that of Florida.
A high school student found
hydrilla in the Cayuga Inlet in 2011.
Since then, the Hydrilla Task Force
of the Cayuga Lake Watershed
(HTF) has been actively managing
and eradicating populations of the
highly invasive plant in the Cayuga
Inlet to prevent its spread to
Cayuga Lake, neighboring Finger
Lakes, the Erie Canal and beyond.
The HTF is a partnership of municipal and agency staff, environmental groups, plant ecologists and concerned citizens.
In addition to herbicide treatments, plant ecologists and trained
volunteers search the shallow
waters of Cayuga Lake for any new
patches. In 2013, hydrilla was discovered in the southeast corner of
Cayuga Lake, adjacent to Stewart
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Physical removal of hydrilla patches by hand and the installation of
benthic barriers, a mat that rests
on the lake bottom and smothers
the plants, has been successful.
However, these efforts have not
fully eliminated the aggressive
weed.
After consulting with national
experts and peer reviewers, the
HTF will try a more aggressive
management approach in the
southeast corner of the lake this
year. The HTF will use herbicides
in the open waters of Cayuga Lake
for the first time. This will involve
the application of Sonar H4C pellets (active ingredient fluridone) to
a 30-acre treatment zone in the
southeast corner of the lake in
early to mid-July.
The treatment will target
hydrilla during its early growth
stages along the lake bottom, when
it is most vulnerable. As fluridone
levels dilute and disperse following
the initial application, routine
“bump” applications of additional
pellets will occur every two or three
weeks. Bump treatments will continue through late September in
order to maintain target herbicide
concentrations, preventing further
hydrilla growth and suppressing
the establishment of tubers. The
HTF aims to reduce and ultimately
eradicate hydrilla in this section of
Cayuga Lake. The success observed
in the Cayuga Inlet since 2011 supports our optimism.
Since the beginning of herbicide
treatments in the Cayuga Inlet, the
HTF has observed over a 95 percent
decrease in the remaining hydrilla
tuber
seedbank
population.
Monitoring efforts are having difficulty finding any tubers in areas
that previously had heavy hydrilla
infestations. Simply put, hydrilla
management
and
eradication
efforts in the Cayuga Inlet have
been incredibly successful.
Plant ecologists also found
hydrilla in Fall Creek in 2013. The
HTF responded with an herbicide
treatment program similar to the
one used in the Cayuga Inlet. Full
eradication of all Cayuga Lake
Watershed hydrilla populations is
not expected until 2020. This time
frame is based on the need for multiple years of treatment to eliminate dormant hydrilla tubers.
Finding and stopping any additional hydrilla patches is crucial to
truly winning the battle. The early
detection of new isolated patches of
hydrilla, and subsequent rapid
management response activities
while hydrilla populations are still
low, means eradication is feasible.
The HTF does not believe it is a
question of “have efforts failed?”
Instead, the question is, “Will we
allow previous successful efforts to
fail by not taking the necessary
steps to ensure that all hydrilla
populations have been eradicated?”
Early detection has given us the
opportunity to proactively address
isolated hydrilla patches in Cayuga
Lake, before population levels
increase and continue to spread.
Community awareness and support is critical to the success of
these efforts. The Hydrilla Task
Force invites the public to attend a
free public update meeting on
Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Ithaca Town Hall.
By Ross Haarstad
What makes the Brian Wilson biopic “Love and Mercy” (currently at
Cinemapolis) so magnificently
right is that it abandons the whole
bio-pic formula.
After years as a top-flight Hollywood producer (“12 Years a Slave,”
“The Tree of Life,” “Brokeback
Mountain”), Bill Pohldad takes the
director’s seat with sureness and
brashness, fashioning a story of an
artist who is also a lost boy, a bullied genius who is virtually raw
nerves, a commodity who fights to
emerge as the visionary he is.
Supporting Pohldad’s vision is the
razor-sharp script by Owen
Moverman and Michael Alan
Lerner.
That Pohldad’s fragmentary
approach, splitting Wilson into two
actors—Brian past (Paul Dano) and
Brian future (John Cusack)—
resembles Todd Haynes’ Bob Dylan
pic “I’m Not There” with its six
Dylans is no coincidence, as
Moverman co-wrote that script.
The lack of a Brian present suggests a mystery at the center, an
inability to capture an essence. At
the same time, it suggests a sharp
break in Brian Wilson’s life, rather
than a coherent narrative.
Pohldad throws a number of
styles—home movies, grainy early
60s textures, a 360-degree pan of a
studio session, and a lovely montage of different Brians in bed—
into the mix with an energy that
matches and extends the Beach
Boy/Wilson discography. The
California “surfing” years have a
vibrant, color upbeat zig-zag
nature. Yet at several junctures the
camera settles on Dano, isolated, as
the young Brian. Sometimes it’s
only his face, sometimes we see
him against an empty sky and pool.
Dano registers confusion, yearning, and terror with an aching simplicity. When connected with his
brothers, he plays the excited goofball.
Yet an inner soundscape that
crashes and churns to a hallucinatory degree possesses him. Out of
this grows both the music and the
need for a protected space to realize
it, a studio with a group of conservatory-trained musicians, The
Wrecking Crew.
The lack of an outer shield, a
“tough” skin, seems Wilson’s main
curse (and strength?) It registers in
Dano’s pathetic need to please his
abusive father, Murry (a rugged,
brutal and fascinating performance by Bill Camp, better known
for his avant-garde theater acting).
Also bullying him is his main songpartner, cousin Mike Love, who is
pushing him to stay with the Beach
Boys image, while Brian is on his
way to creating the path-breaking
“Pet Sounds.”
On the verge of a breakdown,
Brian manages to reconnect with
his cousin and brothers for their
biggest hit, “Good Vibrations,”
before moving into his obsession,
the album “SMiLE.”
Except for one loopy session with
Brian as a firefighter in the studio,
the hallucinatory side of Brian’s
mental breakdown is all carried on
the soundtrack, including a
moment just minutes into the film
when the screen goes blank as the
soundtracks grows and grows with
a growling multi-layered, frenetic
symphony (this layers have been
“composed” by Atticus Ross).
Wilson’s 1980s story intercuts the
1960s scenes. Post-breakdown,
Brian is under the tyrannical care
of psychiatrist guru Dr. Eugene
Landy (Paul Giamatti). Buying a
Cadillac, he has a tenderly awkward encounter with Melinda
Ledbetter. As a glossy blond,
Elizabeth Banks plays her in a
breakout performance. Funny, selfpossessed, and a lot tougher than
she looks, she is romanced by
Cusack’s Brian in a low-key, off-kilter fashion that shows both a
detachment from reality and a
longing for connection. The 1980s
sequences become a cat-and-mouse
game between Melissa and Dr.
Landry, as she tries to free Brian
from Landry’s vicious possessive-
Photo provided
Good, and Bad, Vibrations
Paul Dano as the 1960s-era Brian Wilson, a young, tortured genius.
ness.
Cusack is wonderfully subtle,
underplaying, building his Brian
in little moments. Sometimes he is
naughty child against parent (with
Landy), other times unintentionally hilarious in his hard found honesty (as describing his father’s
beatings by the sounds they made).
Banks plays Melissa not only
smart, but grounded; emotionally
battered by Landy and push-pulled
by Brian, she holds onto her self-
worth as the buoy for both herself
and Brian.
The film’s one major miscue is
playing Landy as a pure nasty control-freak, without endowing him
with the charisma that must have
at one time captured the trust of
Brian’s brothers.
This beautiful tribute to one of
rock’s true geniuses is guaranteed
to get under your skin, and linger
in your ears
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ICSD Students and Staff Receive Awards
Each year Ithaca City School
District (ICSD) students, staff, and
school programs receive awards
and scholarships totaling more
than $6,000 from funds managed by
the Ithaca Public Education
Initiative (IPEI). Grants and
awards are distributed annually
based on each fund’s criteria and to
enhance educational opportunities.
Awards from the Ithaca High
School (I.H.S.) Senior Class Fund
recognize a new teacher who exemplifies enthusiasm and creativity, a
school club that makes a positive
impact on student life, and a staff
member.
The recipients are selected by
ballot by the seniors. Eva
McLafferty and Ravi Lal, Class of
2015 officers, presented these
awards at the Senior Awards
Convocation on June 4
This year’s New Teacher Award
of $200 went to Michael Reiff,
English and Film Studies teacher,
along with a gift of $150 to the high
school library in his honor. The
Student Organization Award of
$400 went to Code Red Robotics. Jay
Barnes received the Staff Member
Award of $200, and a gift of $150
went to the high school library in
his honor.
This year’s recipient of the Carol
Jean Buckley Scholarship for
Students in the Arts is Maddy
Vandenberg. Joey Steinhagen presented the $3,000 award to her.
Established by Carol Buckley’s
family and friends, the scholarship
provides assistance for talented
students pursuing advanced study
in the arts.
The Noreen Moore Memorial
Award was also awarded at the
I.H.S. awards presentation to senior Conor Coutts. The scholarship
is presented to a senior who has the
potential and desire to make the
world a better place. Barbara
Bergman, the I.H.S. Family
Liaison, presented the $400 award
in memory of Noreen Moore, who
was an active member of the school
district staff and community and
advocated throughout her life for
families in need.
Nora Littell, a junior, received
the Raymond C. Loehr Environ-
mental Science Scholarship Award
at the June 2 Awards Ceremony for
Underclassmen. Presented by
Steven Yale-Loehr, the $150 award
recognizes an underclass student
who shows promise in environmental science. The Raymond C. Loehr
Innovative
Science
Teaching
Award which recognizes innovative
science teaching, with a gift of $300,
will be presented at the district’s
All Staff Meeting in September.
IPEI is a not-for-profit organization that connects the Ithaca City
School District and the community
through collaboration, engagement, gifts and grants. For more
information, see www.ipei.org or
contact
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or
ipei@ipei.org.
Hangar Kicks Off Season with ‘God of Carnage’
Hangar Theatre’s 2015 Mainstage
Season Kicks off with Yasmina
Reza’s comedy “God of Carnage,”
translated
by
Christopher
Hampton, with performances
scheduled from June 11 to 20.
This over the top comedy is directed by Hangar Theatre alum Steve
Pacek, who was a crowd favorite as
Seymour Krelborn in last summer's
hit production of “Little Shop of
Horrors.”
“God of Carnage” is a comedy of
manners, without the manners, that
is especially relatable to those who
are parents. It is recommended for
mature audiences.
This play tells the story of what
happens when two sets of parents
meet following an incident involving their 11-year-olds sons on the
playground. Their children’s altercation involves one boy getting his
tooth knocked out, their parents
meet to discuss what had happened.
Conflicting personalities bring out
the worst in these couples as they
soon prove that they are just as bad
as their children.
“God of Carnage” features
Hillary Parker, Amy Tribbey, as well
as Brendan Powers who previously
taught with the Hangar Theatre’s
Project 4, and William Langan who
previously taught as an acting professor at Ithaca College Theatre
Arts, all of whom are making their
Hangar Theatre acting debut.
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Mainstage performances. Join us
for a pre-show discussion at our
Prologue 45 minutes before every
Mainstage performance. Post-show
discussions happen every Tuesday
at our Tuesday Talkbacks featuring
an interactive discussion between
the audience and the cast and crew
of the production.
Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at www.Hangar
Theatre.org, by phone at (607) 273ARTS (2787), or in person Hangar
Theatre Box Office at the theatre
(Moday to Saturday between noon
and 6 p.m.) and one hour before cur-
tain time. The recently renovated
theatre
is
located
at
801
Taughannock Blvd. in Ithaca.
The Hangar Theatre is committed
to making theatre accessible to the
entire community though its Pay
What You Can (PWYC) program.
Patrons may pay what they can
afford to see a show at the first
Saturday matinee performance of
each Mainstage production and the
Saturday noon performances of the
KIDDSTUFF series.
A limited number of tickets are
available for PWYC thanks to the
generosity of our Mainstage PWYC
sponsor Schlather, Stumbar, Parks &
Salk, LLP and our KIDDSTUFF
PWYC sponsor Ithaca Bakery.
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Namgyal Institute to Hold Ritual Ceremony
The
Namgyal
Institute
for
Buddhist Studies has announced
the 2015 Kalachakra Ritual
Ceremony,
Cultivating
World
Peace Through Cultivating Inner
Peace, June 24 to July 7 at the
Namgyal Monastery - Du Khor
Choe
Ling
The
Land
of
Kalachakra Study and Practice,
201 Tibet Drive, Route 96B Danby
Road, Ithaca.
The Kalachakra is a unique system of the highest yoga tantra in
Tibetan Buddhism, and its ritual
ceremony is considered very subtle and important to the cultivation of personal inner peace and
by extension, world peace.
The ritual ceremony involves
the making of a sand mandala by
monks, ritual chanting, dances,
prayers and meditation practice
sessions. His Holiness the 14th
Dalai Lama has given many
Kalachakra
initiations,
and
monks
from
the
Namgyal
Monastery have provided numerous teachings on Kalachakra
throughout the world.
Namgyal monks from India and
Ithaca, including the Abbot of
Namgyal Monastery, India, will
perform the ceremony.
The public is welcome to come
and observe any of the events held
in the main shrine room during
the Kalachakra Ceremony The
public is also welcome to view the
mandala after completion of its
construction
during
periods
between ceremony practice sessions.
Students who wish to participate in the Kalachakra Ritual
Ceremony practice sessions and
receive
teachings
on
the
Kalachakra must register with
Namgyal Monastery. An outline of
the teachings that will be covered
during the retreat can be found in
the detailed schedule listed on the
website.
The cost for participation in the
ritual ceremony and receiving
teachings is $700 per week. This
includes three vegetarian meals
per day, and all study materials.
Lodging costs are separate.
Among the events open to the
public are the Earth Ritual Dance
on June 25, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Sand
Mandala Construction, June 25 to
30, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5
p.m.; Ritual Dance Offering, July
1, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Self-Empowerment, July 1, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.;
Actual Ritual Ceremony, July 2 to
7. 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3
p.m.; Fire Puja: July 7, 9:30 a.m. to
noon; Final Ceremony, July 7, 1:30
to 4 p.m.
For more information and a
detailed schedule of events go to
www.namgyal.org and select “calendar of events.”
KDT
thrilled that KDT has been a springboard for innovative uses of technology.”
Since KDT is a priority of IPEI, it
continues to evaluate, improve and
manage the Ithaca program while
the Discovery Trail is taking
increased
responsibility
for
fundraising, marketing and coordination during this period of countywide expansion. “KDT as a
Discovery Trail priority aligns with
our mission of providing accessible
educational opportunities,” stated
Trautmann.
As word spreads about the Ithaca
program, other districts are interested in joining KDT. In the spring of
2010, Trumansburg Central Schools
used the KDT Ithaca model for
Trumansburg Kids Explore and
Discover, and now is under the countywide KDT umbrella. In 2014 and
2015, Groton, Newfield and Lansing
began pilots. As one parent said,
“Each Discovery Trail site is rich in
experience and learning opportunities, and it would be a mistake to not
share these gems with all of our
schoolchildren.”
To get involved as a supporter or
volunteer, or to help make connections across Tompkins County, visit
www.ipei.org and www.kidsdiscoverthetrail.org.
Mary Grainger, IPEI Vice
President, is involved with the Public
Relations, Development and KDT
committees.
Continued from page 5
and educational experience possible. The other Tompkins County
school districts have this foundation to build upon when adopting
KDT programming.
Holly Kazarinoff, Coordinator of
Cooperative Enrichment Services
at TST BOCES, wrote ”Educators,
Teachers Connect with KDT”. To
make it easier for teachers and educators to connect before each cycle
of trips, there is one annual gathering for the 150 adults who work
together to meet in one place. After
greeting friends, partaking in delicious snacks, and hearing some
inspirational words; the teachers
divide into grade levels and meet
with their site’s educators to share
what’s working well and what could
be done differently.
In March, “Transportation Plays
Key Role in KDT” included Jennifer
Engel, president of IPEI, who
helped found KDT as well as IPEI: “I
am so very proud and in awe of how
well the teachers and the bus drivers
and Transportation Department
have worked together over the years
to improve and respond to the enormous task of moving every elementary student to the DT sites.
Everyone works under the basic
premise that this is a great experience for our children and worth
every ounce of effort it takes to
make it happen.”
“Parents Recognize the Benefits of
KDT” included how KDT Ithaca connects school, community and family.
Lauren Loiacono, mother of three
Caroline Elementary School students, has chaperoned many trips. “I
have been able to witness a number
of my children’s classmates experience community resources to which
they otherwise would not have been
exposed,” she said, “KDT field trips
give every student in the Ithaca
schools the opportunity to experience a variety of educational gems
in our community. These trips are so
important to help establish common
experience among all students,
regardless of socio-economic background and access to transportation
and other means.”
Randi Beckmann, Teacher
Liaison and member of the KDT
Steering Committee, worked with
parent
Mya
Thompson
on
“Technology Tools Extend KDT
Learning KDT” for May. KDT has
prompted teachers to develop new
applications of technology to
strengthen student learning. In turn
new opportunities are now available
for ICSD students to use technology.
ICSD Director of Technology
Dominick Lissi remarked, “KDT
Ithaca is a fantastic opportunity for
our students, providing them with
both an immersive and transformative, hands-on experience. I’m
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Tompkins County Community Calendar...
15 Monday
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
"A Fresh Chapter", 6-8pm, 1st & 3rd Mondays,
Cancer Resource Center, Ithaca. The Fresh Chapter
group offers a safe & supportive environment, using
music, writing, guided meditations, and art activities, to
rediscover ourselves, identify what is truly meaningful,
dare to dream and chart new paths for our lives. Info.,
277-0960.
All Saints Bingo, 6pm, All Saints Church, 347 Ridge
Rd., Lansing, 533-7344.
Bar Argos, Game Night , 408 E State St, Ithaca. Info.,
argosinn.com/venue/bar-argos.
Breastfeeding: Plan for Success, Every 3rd Monday,
Cayuga Medical Center, For new and experienced moms
and their partners. Fee $15 per family. Info., 274-4408
or www.cayugamed.org.
Caroline Food Pantry, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Brooktondale
Community Center, 524 Valley Road, Brooktondale, 1st
and 3rd Mondays. Info., 539-9928 or 539-7930.
Cortland Youth Center, Open from 12-9pm. Info:
www.cortland.org/youth or call 753-0872.
Drawing through Time, 2pm, Museum of the Earth,
Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca. Cool down with drawing
through times ice age series. Info., www.museumoftheearth.org.
Dryden Kitchen Cupboard, 11-12noon, Dryden
Presbyterian Church, 6 North St., Dryden. Every
Monday, Info., 844-8321.
Emergency Food Pantry, 2:30-4:30pm, Tompkins
Community Action, 701 Spencer Rd., Ithaca. Provides
individuals and families with 2-3 days worth of nutritious
food and personal care items. Info. 273-8816.
Energy Independent Caroline meets the third Monday
of every month, 7:00 -9:00 PM at the Town Hall. Info.,
email Erica Frenay at efrenay22@yahoo.com
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 78:30pm, 518 West State St., Ithaca, FA is a free 12-Step
recovery program for anyone suffering from
food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia.
Info. www.ithacacommunityrecovery.org.
Free GED classes, Tompkins Workforce NY, 5:30pm8:30pm; Call 257-1561 to register.
Game On! Tompkins County Public Library 4-6PM
through May 18 Borg Warner West Enjoy an all-ages
gaming get together for anyone interested in fantasy
and sci-fi tabletop, rpg, and card games. Snacks and
refreshments will be provided. Info., call 272-4557 ext.
274 or e-mail rdemauro@tcpl.org.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
GIAC Program, Tompkins County Public Library, 45pm. Thaler/Howell room. GIAC will be visiting the
Library each Monday from 4-5 p.m. for stories and
hands-on activities.
Harmony Falls Women's A Cappella Chorus,
rehearsals 7- 9pm every Monday at TBurg Seneca Rd
Baptist Church. Women of all ages and singing ability
invited to their special Summer Sing program.
www.HarmonyFallsChorus.com.
Hatha Yoga, 6-7:30pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center, Dewitt
Mall, Ithaca, Information and additional class schedules
at www.ithacayoga.org.
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm, fasttrack yoga for any body-also followed by Chi-Kung
Chinese self healing if there is interest, $10 or what you
can comfortably afford. Empty stomach, mat, and nonbinding clothing please-for more info. call Rick at 607319-4023.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, 1:30-3pm, Salvation Army,
150 N. Albany St., Ithaca. Every Monday, Info., 2732400.
Lansing Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of
each Month in the Lansing Community Center at
6:30pm. Info., Call Rick 607-279-0501 or email
rwh31691@yahoo.com.
Lifelong schedule: Lifelong is closed on Mondays until
Aug. 17; off-site classes will continue. 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Enhance Your Fitness - Juniper Manor; 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Pickleball at GIAC (until June 29); 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tai
Chi – Titus Towers Apt.; 11:30 – 12:30 PM Enhance
Your Fitness - Dryden Veterans Memorial Home; 2:00 –
3:00 PM Chair Yoga – Juniper Manor; 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Enhanced Fitness - McGraw House Annex, 221 S.
Geneva St.
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, Noon, St.
John's Church, 210 N Cayuga St., Open to all, no limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Muffin Mondays, 8am 'til gone! Dryden Community
Center Cafe, 1 W. Main St. Dryden. Different homemade, from scratch, muffins every week. Muffin
Monday special $3.25 for a muffin & a 12oz. coffee.
Info., 844-1500.
Museum of the Earth, A Journey Through Time. Public
tours of the Museum’s permanent exhibition gallery.
Mondays at 11:30am, Fridays at 11:30 am, and
Saturdays at 11am
Open Family Swim, 6pm-9pm, Tompkins Cortland
Community College, Dryden, Fee, 844-8222.
Out Loud Chorus, 7-8:30pm, Briar Patch Vet, 706
Elmira Rd., Ithaca, Urban Choral Music. No auditions, no
experience necessary. Looking for new singers. All genders and sexual expressions welcome. Find out more at
www.outloudchorus.org.
Email
outloudchorusny@aol.com, or call 607-280-0374.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 7-8pm, Cortland
Memorial Nursing Facility, 134 Homer Ave., Basement
Conference Rm B, Info., (631) 804-8237.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 7pm-8pm, Just
Because Bldg., 1013 W. State St., Ithaca, phone: 607592-5574.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Meeting, PTSD
Ithaca is a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder support
group for individuals in and around Ithaca, NY who have
been diagnosed with (or think they may have) Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder. Meetings are every Monday
at 6:30 p.m. Please call 607-279-0772 for more information.
Reader Is In, Tompkins County Public Library1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM, Youth Services. The Reader Is In consists of
a group of volunteers who are available to share stories
with children of all ages during their visits to the library!
Reading aloud to children helps them develop early literacy skills and a life-long love of reading. Share a story
with one of our vounteers.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry , 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., www.htctc.org.
Safety in the Early Years, Cayuga Medical Center.
Accident and injury prevention, first aid for choking and
infant
CPR.
Fee,
Info.,
274-4408
or
www.cayugamed.org.
Spanish Classes, 1pm (Intermediate), 2pm (beginning), Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg.
Tai-Chi, Increase your balance, sense of body awareness and well-being. Mondays 3:30-4:30pm.
Registration required. Info., www.ithacaymca.com.
Three Chord Monty performs at Sunny Days, 123 S.
Cayuga St., Ithaca (across from the library) 11:30am-
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Tompkins County Water Resources Council
Meeting, 4:15pm, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca,
Meeting are every 3rd Monday, Info., You can learn more
about WRC from their website: http://www.tompkinsco.org/planning/ click Advisory Boards and select Water
Resources Council.
VOICES Multicultural Chorus Rehearsal, 7-9pm,
Ithaca Unitarian Church Annex, 2nd floor, 208 E. Buffalo
St., Ithaca, Come at 6:30 to register or online at
http://ithacacommunitychoruses.org/g-voices.
Watercolor Painting, 10am, Ulysses Philomathic
Library, Trumansburg.
Women's Self-Defense, Mondays 7-9PM, Special
personal defense and safety training workshops for
women and teen girls only. Professional instruction,
confidence, practical techniques, body language and
performance. Seishi Honbu, 15 Catherwood RD. Ithaca,
(607) 277-1047 www.seihijuku.com.
Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals public
hearings, 7:00 P.M. 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca.
Info., 607.273.1783.
Turning Gardens into Pollinator Habitats, 6:30 8:30 PM, CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow
Avenue, Ithaca. Attractive flowering plants that support
pollinators throughout their lives add another dimension
to gardens and landscapes. Cost: $5-$10, pre-registration recommended; call 272-2292 or contact Pat
Curran at pc21@cornell.edu.
Zen Meditation Practice, Every Monday 5:306:30pm, Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell, founders Room.
Sponsored by the Ithaca Zen Center. Prior sitting experience or attendance of an orientation session required to
participate.For information or to schedule an orientation,
contact Tony @ 277-1158 or Marissa @ 272-1419.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
16 Tuesday
After Suicide Support Group, Monthly, first & third
Tuesdays, 5:30pm, SPCS Conference Room, 124 E.
Court Street, Ithaca, The After Suicide Support Group of
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service helps those left
behind after a suicide to grieve and cope. To attend, call
Sheila McCue, LCSW at 607-272-1505 ext 17.
Amnesty International Group 73, Kahin Center,
Cornell University, 640 Stewart Ave., 3rd Tuesday of
each month. Info 273-3009.
Anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling, 1:303:30pm, Tompkins County Health Department. Every
Tues/Thurs., Please call 274-6604 to schedule an
appointment.
Baby & Toddler Playtime, 11:30am-12:30 p.m.
Tompkins County Library, Thaler/Howell Room.
Belly Dancing, 7:30-8:30pm, CSMA, 330 E. Martin
Luther King Jr./State St., Nathanielsz Dance Studio,
Drop-ins welcome, Katharyn Howd Machan.
Board & Card Game Night, 6-9pm, Unwind Cafe,
Ithaca Mall. We'll bring games on a rotating basis or
bring your own favorite to play! Enjoy the great food,
drinks & friendly atmosphere of the cafe. Open to the
public.
Boy Scouts Troop 55, Ellis Hollow Community
Center, Pack meets 7:15pm, every Tuesday, Contact
Liam Murphy at 272-4526 or liam.murphy@clarityconnect.com for more information.
Buffalo Street Books hosts author TJ Turner, who discusses his new novel “Lincoln's Bodyguard,” which
takes a look at a dystopian version of American history;
5pm. Info., www.buffalostreetbooks.com
Candor Library Story Hour, 10:15am, Candor Free
Library, Bank and Main St., Info. ,659-7258.
Cancer Resource Center Third Tuesday Gathering:
open to men and women with all types and at any stage
of cancer, and open to caregivers and family memebers
as well, 5:30-7pm pm at the Cancer Resource Center.
Info., contact Monica Vakiner at 277-0960 or
monica@crcfl.net.
Cayuga Chimes A Capella Chorus Meeting,
6:45pm, Every Tuesday, Boynton Middle School, Music
Room, Women of all ages are invited. No auditions
required. Come join the fun. Info:(607)273-2324 or
cayugachimes.org.
Cayuga Club Toastmasters, 6-7pm, meets every
Tuesday, 6th floor of Rhodes Hall, Conference Room
#655,
Cornell
University,
Ithaca.
Info.,
http://cayuga.freetoasthost.us.
Cayuga Trails Club Tuesday Evening Hikes, The
Cayuga Trails Club will lead 4 to 5 mile hikes every
Tuesday starting at 5pm. Hike locations vary each week.
For current information, call 607-339-5131 or visit
www.cayugatrailsclub.org
CBTP Toastmasters meets every Tuesday evening at
5:15 6:30pm, room 156 at Langmuir Lab,95 Brown
Road, Ithaca NY. http://cbtp.toastmastersclubs.org.
Chair Yoga, 10:15-11:15am, Ulysses Philomathic
Library, Trumansburg.
Comic Book Club of Ithaca, 7pm, Tompkins County
Public Library, Club meetings are the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of the month. Info., www.comicbookclub.org.
Community Conversation, 7pm on WSKG radio.
Community Conversation is a live "town hall" type radio
discussion exploring topics of interest and importance
to local communities.
Conservation
Easement
Workshop, 7pm,
Brooktondale Fire Station, 786 Valley Rd, Brooktondale.
The town of Caroline and the Finger Lakes Land Trust
are hosting a free conservation easement workshop.
Kris West, FLLT Senior Field Representative, will provide
a brief overview of the organization and available conservation tools, with time for questions. Info., www.fllt.org,
607-275-9487.
Cortland
Youth
Center,
noon-9pm,
www.cortland.org/youth, 753-3021.
CRCFL Resource Room, Open every Tuesday evening
5-7:00 pm for anyone to visit and browse through our
resources. Cancer Resource Center, 612 W. State St.,
Ithaca. Info., 277-0960.
Cuba Friendship Group of Greater Ithaca Meeting,
Unitarian Church Annex, 208 E. Buffalo St., Meets the
3rd Tues of every month. Info 387-9830 or email
cmcc@lightlink.com.
Cub Scouts Pack 55, Ellis Hollow Community Center,
Pack meets 5pm, every Tuesday, Contact Dawn
Thornton at 277-1051 or neiko1999@aol.com for more
information.
Dharma II, 11am-12:30pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center,
Dewitt Mall, Ithaca, Information and additional class
schedules at www.ithacayoga.org.
Dryden Community Garden's Grow Your Own
Classes, Come dig more deeply into the opportunities
provided by the Dryden Community Gardens team, or
just come to learn. Classes take place on the 3rd
Tuesday of every month, from 6:30-8pm, in the Dryden
Cafe. Please contact Kerra Quinn with any questions,
at 844-3006 or kerraquinn@gmail.com.
Eating Disorders Family & Friends Support
Network, 6:30-8:30pm, Cooperative Ext., 615 Willow
Ave., Ithaca, every 3rd Tuesday, interactive videoconference with local connections. Info., 272-2292.
Emergency Food
Pantry,
10:30am-1:30pm,
Tompkins Community Action, 701 Spencer Rd., Ithaca.
Provides individuals and families with 2-3 days worth of
nutritious food and personal care items. Info. 2738816. For a complete listing of daily pantries, see:
www.211tompkins.org.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Trailblazer Tuesday at
Hinchcliff Family Preserve off of State Route 41 in the
Town of Spafford, Onondaga County. Join land trust
staff and fellow volunteers to help ready one of the
Finger Lakes Land Trust’s newest nature preserves for
public access, every Tuesday from June 16 - July 28,
from 10am to 2:30 pm. Tools and work gloves will be
provided, but bring water and a lunch or snack. RSVP:
Jason Gorman at atjasongorman@fllt.org. Info.,
607.275.9487, www.fllt.org.
Free GED classes, GIAC- 9:00am-12pm; TC3- 10am1pm; Candor HS, 5-8pm; Call 257-1561 to register.
Gentle Yoga, Meets every Tuesday 9:30-11:00am at
Island Health & Fitness. The class is offered free of
charge to those with cancer. For more information contact instructor Nick Boyar 607-272-2062 or nickboyar1@yahoo.com.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
Habitat for Humanity build at 3937 Highland Rd 9am-3:pm.
Info., 844-3529 or emial volunteer@tchabitat.com.
Hangar Theatre “God of Carnage” 7:30pm (Talk
Back Tuesday) , 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Info.,
(607) 273-8588, www.hangartheatre.org.
Head Over Heals Gymnastics Unstructured PlayTime,
10:30-11:30am,
Sept9-June26,
215
Commercial Avenue, Ithaca,This open gym time is for
parents and children to play together. An adult must
accompany children on the equipment. Ages 6 months
- 5 years old. Pre-Registration is not required; Info., 2735187, www.headoverheelsgym.net.
Healthy Tuesdays, Groton Public Library, 6pm, Free
fresh produce, Info., Ruth, www.wholeshare.com.
Hospitality Star certification, June 16-17, 8:30 am 5 pm. Build knowledge about the Tompkins County hospitality industry and learn skills you can apply to your job
in this two-day certificate program designed in partnership with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tompkins
Workforce New York, and representatives from the
industry. To register, email hospitalitySTAR@tompkinsco.org.
Human Services Coalition workshop: Compensating
Employees, with Kim Swartwout and Shari Constantino,
for anyone with HR responsibility in a non-profit agency.
9 to 11 am at the County Library. Fee $50. register at
registration@hsctc.org.
Immaculate Conception Church Food Pantry, 12pm, 113 N. Geneva St., Ithaca. Free, fresh produce,
breads, desserts, dairy and deli. For low to moderate
incomes, limit 1 pantry per week. www.hsctc.org.
Ithaca Farmer’s Market, Dewitt Park: 9am - 2pm
Tuesdays, June-October, info., ithacamarket.com.
Ithaca Gay Mens Chorus, 7-9pm, First Baptist
Church, Ithaca, every Tuesday.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, 1:30-3pm, Salvation Army,
150 N. Albany St., Ithaca. Every Tuesday, Info., 2732400.
Karate for Adults and Children, Emphasizing natural
focus, discipline, personal enrichment and performance. Instruction classes for students, as young as, 3.5
years old. Official Seishi Honbu Karate, 15 Catherwood
Road, Ithaca, (607) 277-1047 www.seihijuku.com.
Lifelong schedule: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Blood Pressure
Clinic; 9:00 – 12:00 PM Open Computer
Lab/Discussion; 10:00 – 1:30 PM Summer Art Studio;
10:15 – 11:15 AM Chair Yoga – Trumansburg Library;
11:45 – 12:45 PM Lunchtime Yoga; 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Films from Ireland; 5:30 – 7:30 PM Meditation Social
Group.
Living Well with Cancer Support Group, 4th Tuesday
of each month 12-1:30pm, Urgent Care Conference Rm,
Ithaca Convenient Care. Info., call Deborah Danko, RN,
252-3937, or the Cancer Resource Center at 2770960.
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, 5:30pm, St.
John's Church, 210 N Cayuga St., Open to all, no limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Magic Tree House Book Club: Southworth Library,
Dryden 3:30 - 5pm. Go on a reading adventure with
Jack & Annie from the Magic Tree House Book Club.
Cool crafts, activities and special guests including Dr.
Maureen from PRI. This free is open to independent
readers but is limited to 12 participants. contact the
library to reserve a spot. Info., southworthlibrary.org,
(607) 844-4782.
Miss Judy’s Musical Adventure with Judy Stock, 1010:30 am at Sunny Days, 123 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(across from the library) Info., www.judystock.com.
Nicotine Anonymous, 6:30-7:30pm at 518 Seneca
Street, Ithaca, 2nd floor; men and women helping each
other to live free of nicotine. No dues or fees. Info.,
email adn36373@gmail.com.
Preschool Story Time, 1-2PM, Lansing Community
Library, 27 Auburn Road, Lansing, Join us for stories,
songs, and fun, Different theme each week. Free and
open to the public.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry, 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., www.htctc.org.
Sciencenter Preschool Story Time & Activity,
10:30 am. For toddlers and preschoolers, hear the
story “Mouse Count” by Ellen Stoll Walsh and then participate in a group counting activity. Sciencenter, 601
1st St., Ithaca, www.sciencenter.org or 607-272-0600.
Seven Valley Chorus, 7pm, First United Methodist
Church, 734 Rt 222, Cortland, Those who love to sing
are invited to visit this Chorus Info., 844-4155 or 8449528.
Sit! Stay! Read!, 3-4 p.m. at the Tompkins County
Library, Thaler/Howell Room. Children are invited to
practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a
truly non-judgmental listener – a dog! Children who
attend 6 sessions with our reading dog volunteers will
earn a free book of their choice. This program is cosponsored by Cornell Companions.
Southworth Library Jennie’s Book Club will gather
for coffee and conversation over Jojo Mayes “Me Before
You”, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Complimentary copies of the
book are available at the library. Info., www.southworthlibrary.org.
Stories in the Park, Tuesdays, June 9 - August 25 at
11:30 a.m., Dewitt Park, Ithaca; stories, music and family fun. After storytime, stay for lunch and shopping at
the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.
Susquehanna Group of Sierra Club lecture: “A
Society with Zero Waste.” Chris Burger, whose family
has been at zero waste since 1992, explains the transition to a zero waste society and its importance. 7:30
p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke
Ave., Endicott. All are welcome to attend, free. Info.,
contact Scott Lauffer at lauffer.scott@gmail.com.
T'ai Chi Classes at Lansing Library, 11:30 AM 12:30 PM, Lansing Community Library, 27 Auburn
Road, Lansing. Registration and Cost: $5/class
(Scholarships and reduced monthly payment options
available through Lifelong - 607-273-1511 -www.tclifelong.org and the Lansing Library).
Taste of the Nation benefit; 5:30-6:30pm VIP ($150),
6:30pm General Admission ($100). Ithaca College A & E
Center, live music by The Destination. An evening featuring food & drinks from many of the area's finest restaurants, wineries & breweries, auction items; 100% of ticket sales support Share Our Strength's efforts to end
childhood hunger. Tickets, info., www.ithacatasteofthenation.org.
Tarot Tuesdays at Sunny Days of Ithaca. Damaris’
readings bring perspective attune with your best aspirations. Call or text 607-227-0205 to make a reservation.
Toddler
Storytime,
11am,
Thaler/Howell
Programming Room, Tompkins County Library.
Tot Spot, 9:30-11:30pm, Ithaca Youth Bureau,. A stay
and play place for children ages 5 mos. - 5 years and
their grown-ups. Open M, Tu, Th, Sa mornings 9:3011:30 at the IYB gym. 5mos - 12 mos $2.50/1-5 yrs
$4.50.
Yoga and Art at the Johnson Museum, 11:45-1:00
p.m. Take a midday break to learn about artworks from
the Museum's collection and then practice yoga with
instructor Rachel VerValin. Fees, info., (607) 255-6464
or museum.cornell.edu.
Zumba Class, 6-7pm, Newfield Fire Station, First class
is 1/2 off, $8 drop in or $55 for 9 classes good for 2
months from date of sale.
17 Wednesday
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional
Families Group, ACA Meets every Wednesday 7-8pm
at The Ithaca Community Recovery Bldg. 2nd floor of
518 W. Seneca St Ithaca, Info: www.adultchildren.org.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, Ithaca (Person With
Dementia Only), Longview, 1 Bella Vista Dr., 3rd
Wednesday, 3:30pm, Kim Owen: (607) 375-6320.
Baptized Church of Jesus Christ Food Pantry,
10am-12:30pm, 412 First Street, Ithaca. Every
Wednesday, Info., www.hsctc.org or 272-1984.
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 1 Water St., Candor, 3 5:30pm.
“Caregiver Conversations”, 7-8:30pm, Lifelong, 119
W. Court St., Ithaca, Open to those caring for parents,
nearby of from a distance, or other elderly
relatives/friends. Meets the 3rd Wed of every month.
Info., 274-5488 or mroberts@tompkins-co.org.
Consumer Issues Education Program, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, 3rd Wed every month. A
Representative of the NYS Attorney General’s Office will
conduct a brief presentation and will be available until
1pm to consult. Info., counties.cce.cornell.edu, 2722292.
Cornell Cinema Summer Outdoor Screening, The
African Queen, doors at 8:15pm/Screening at 9:30pm;
$13 general admission/$11 students & seniors, Willard
Straight Terrace (Rain location: Willard Straight Theatre).
Info.,http://cinema.cornell.edu.
Cortland Repertory Theatre: “1776” 7:30pm. Info.,
607-756-2627, www.cortlandrep.org.
Cortland Youth Center, Open from 12-9pm. Info.,
www.cortland.org/youth, 753-3021.
Cub Scouts Pack 24, meetings are usually the 3rd
Wednesday of every month outside of special event
times. For boys grades 1-5. Dens for each grade meet
weekly at DES various days and times. Info at 607-7458064 or visit tcscouts.org.
Cuddle Up Infants and Toddler Librarytime, 1011am, Southworth Library, Main St., Dryden. Every
Wednesday Infant and toddler storytime with rhymes,
songs, stories and fingerplays to delight our youngest
library patrons. Info., 607-844-4782.
Dharma II, 3:30-5pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center, Dewitt Mall,
Ithaca, Information and additional class schedules at
www.ithacayoga.org.
Dryden Kitchen Cupboard, 5-6pm, Dryden
Presbyterian Church, 6 North St., Dryden. Every
Wednesday, Info., 844-8321.
ESL Snack and Chat Conversation Groups,
Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30, Tompkins Countuy
Public Library, BorgWarner Community Room. Nonnative English speakers are invited to join us for these
free, informal drop-in sessions. Info., contact Teresa
Vadakin at (607) 272-4557 extension 272 or
tvadakin@tcpl.org,
Evening Bereavement Support Group, 5:30-7pm,
Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center, 172 East King Road,
Ithaca. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, Free
and open to adults who have experienced the loss of a
loved one. For information, contact 272-0212 or
dgeorge@hospicare.org
or
visit
www.hospicare.org/grief-support-groups.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 78:30pm, 309 Highland Rd., Ithaca, FA is a free 12-Step
recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia. Info. 607351-9504.
Free GED classes, Tompkins Workforce NY, 5:30pm8:30pm; GIAC, 9am-12noon; Call 257-1561 to register.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
Hangar Theatre “God of Carnage” 7:30 pm, 801
Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Info., (607) 273-8588,
www.hangartheatre.org
Head Over Heals Gymnastics Unstructured PlayTime, 10-11am, Sept9-June26, 215 Commercial
Avenue, Ithaca,This open gym time is for parents and
children to play together. An adult must accompany children on the equipment. Ages 6 months - 5 years old.
Pre-Registration is not required; Info., 273-5187,
www.headoverheelsgym.net.
Homemade Dinner, Eagles Club, 161 Cecil Malone
Drive, Each Wednesday Night 5-7 PM Homemade Meal
for $8per meal, Dine in or Carryout, Open to the public
and Families welcome, Info., 607-272-2670.
Ithaca College Alumni Association free webinar,
"Long-Term Care: Levels of Care, Personal Options, and
Regulatory Requirements," at noon. Presenter Kathy
Sindoni, is a registered nurse and owner/chief consultant at Katasin Consulting. Register by June 15 with
Gretchen Van Valen, Office of Alumni Relations, at alumni@ithaca.edu or (866) 442-2586.
Ithaca Farmer’s Market, 4-7pm, East Hill Plaza,
Ithaca. June-October. Information at www.ithacamarket.com.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, 1:30-3pm, Salvation Army,
150 N. Albany St., Ithaca. Every Wednesday, Info., 2732400.
Ithaca Sociable Singles, dinner: Rogues Harbor, 6
pm. RSVP 607-273-4013 or Lpd4@cornell.edu.
Ithaca Veterans Acupuncture Clinic, 5pm, Ithaca
Community Acupuncture, free "ear" acupuncture for all
US Veterans and their families. IVAC takes place every
Wednesday evening. Info., www.ithacacommunityacupuncture.com or call 607-319-5454.
Kitchen Theatre: Thin Walls by by Alice Eve Cohen,
7:30pm. Info., www.kitchentheatre.org.
LGBTQ Men's Group, Cortland LGBT Resource Center,
6:00 pm- LGBTQ Men and their allies are invited to jthe
monthly Men’s Social at The Center located at 73 Main
St, Cortland.
Lifelong schedule: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Enhance Your
Fitness - Lifelong, 119 W. Court St, Ithaca; 8:30 – 9:30
AM Enhance Your Fitness - Juniper Manor; 10:00 - 11:00
AM Chair Yoga - Lifelong; 10:15 –11:15 AM Enhance
Your Fitness, Dryden Veterans Memorial Home; 12:00 –
1:00 PM Zumba Gold; 1:00 – 2:00 PM Chair Yoga Juniper Manor; 1:30 – 3:30 PM Drawing; 2:00 – 3:00
PM Enhance Fitness - McGraw House Annex, 221 S.
Geneva St.; 2:00 – 4:00 PM Kitchen Theater Presents:
“Thin Walls”; 5:30 – 6:30 PM Zumba Gold; 5:00 – 7:00
PM Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support; 5:30 – 7:30
PM Alzheimer’s Support Group.
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, 12Noon, St.
John's Church, 210 N Cayuga St., Open to all, no limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Iyengar Yoga with certified Instructor Kathy Morris.
Open class, all levels. Fine Spirit Studio, 201 Dey St.
Ithaca, 5:30-7PM. Info: kathy@kathymorris.net.
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science &
Technology (MOST) Whiffle Ball Fundraiser, starts at
6:05 on the east lawn at the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St.,
Syracuse. Members of the Syracuse Chiefs will play
whiffle ball against government officials and local business executives to raise money for the MOST. Sports
memorabilia will be auctioned. Attendance at the game
is free. Info., (315) 470-1800.
Open Family Swim Tompkins Cortland Community
College, Dryden. 6pm-9pm. Fee. 844-8222.
Play Mah Jongg!, 1-4PM, Lansing Community Library,
27 Auburn Road, Lansing, Play American Mah Jongg in
an informal, relaxed setting. Free and open to the public.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry , 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., www.htctc.org.
Rotary Club of Ithaca meeting: program, Presidential
reflections – outgoing Club President Brett Bossard,
12:15 pm. at Coltivare, 235 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca,
cost is $15 at the door. Info., www.ithacarotary.com.
Sacred Chanting with Damodar Das and friends,
Every Wednesday 7-9pm, Ahimsa Yoga Studio 215 N
Cayuga St, An easy, fun, uplifting spiritual practice open
to all faiths. No prior experience necessary. Info., 607280-0191, ithacayoga.org. or www.DamodarDas.com.
Sciencenter, Science Together Explore science
through hands-on activities, readings, and songs
designed for grown-ups to do with their toddlers.
Maximum 10 families. First-come, first-served. 10:30 11:00 am.
Teen Read, 4:45-5:45pm, Thaler/Howell Programming
Room, TCP Library, Ithaca. A monthly book discussion
group for middle and high school students. This program is free. Refreshments will be provided. For information, contact Teen Services Librarian Regina
DeMauro at rdemauro@tcpl.org or (607) 272-4557
extension 274.
Teen Tech Club, 3:30-5pm, Newfield Public Library,
Main St., Newfield. Teens, drop in after school to
explore our new tablets and e-readers, and to share your
favorite tips and apps.
Toastmasters at Walden Place meets every Wednesday
evening from 6:15 to 7:30 pm in the public room of
Walden Place, 839 Bennie Road, Cortland. Info.,
http://walden.toastmastersclubs.org.
Tompkins Workforce NY Career Center workshop
Job Search Basics for Individuals with a criminal background, 9:00-10:00 a.m. We will cover understanding
your rights and responsibilities to help you with your job
search. Also on Wednesday, Job Search Tips for Older
Workers: 10:00- Noon. Register by calling 272-7570.
Universal Spiritualist church services from 6:30 7:30pm at the Unitarian Church, 607 N. Seward Avenue,
Auburn. Reiki healings and spirit connections are offered
before and during each service. Services are free and
the public is invited; donations during the offering are
accepted. Info., www.sunshineguidanceservices.com.
Waffle Wednesdays, 9-11am, Dryden Community
Center Cafe, 1 W. Main St., Dryden. Serving hot fresh
waffles from scratch, served with either real New York
maple syrup or fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Info., 844-1500.
Workshop Wednesday at the Johnson Museum,
2:30 p.m. Try your hand at making self-drying clay sculptures at this special drop-in workshop. Fees., info., (607)
255-6464 or visit museum.cornell.edu.
Zen Meditation Practice, Every Wednesday 5:306:30pm, Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell, founders Room.
Sponsored by the Ithaca Zen Center. Prior sitting experience or attendance of an orientation session required to
participate. For information or to schedule an orientation, contact Tony @ 277-1158 or Marissa @ 272-1419.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
18 Thursday
Anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling, 1:303:30pm, Tompkins County Health Department. Every
Tues/Thurs., Please call 274-6604 to schedule an
appointment.
Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders, 7pm,
Cooperative Extension, 614 W. State St., for those in
need of help & recovery. Info., 272-2292.
Asperger's Support Group Meeting, 7pm, 3rd
Thursday, Main floor lounge, St. Luke Lutheran Church
at 109 Oak Avenue, Ithaca. in Collegetown. If you have
questions, Info, Douglas at movieguy@twcny.rr.com or
(607) 592 0510.
Awana Club, 6:30-8:15pm, Dryden Baptist Church,
Every Thursday night for kids ages 3-8th grade. Info.,
607-898-4087.
The Bike Rack in Collegetown will have Free bicycle
repair classes the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
The classes will be at the store from 6-7PM, It is not necessary to sign up. The Bike Rack, 409 College Ave.,
Ithaca, (telephone) 607-272-1010, (fax) 607-272-3062,
(email)
gweidberg@aol.com,
www.thebikerackonline.com.
Buffalo Street Books hosts author Alice Eve Cohen,
who discusses her new memoir, “The Year My Mother
Came Back,” 5pm. Info., www.buffalostreetbooks.com.
Candor Farmers Market, Locally grown, raised, crafted or otherwise created items, Candor Town Hall, 101
Owego Road, 3:30 - 6:30PM. Info., www.candorfarmersmarket.org.
Chair Yoga, 10:15-11:15am, Ulysses Philomathic
Library, Trumansburg.
Community Arts Partnership workshop, Digital
Photography Basics. Info., www.artspartner.org.
Corning Community College’s Small Business
Development Center seminar “A Tax Guide for Small
Business Owners” 9 - 11 a.m. at the BDC, 24 Denison
Parkway West, Room 111, Corning. Pre-registration is
required by June 16. To register or for more information, call the SBDC at 607-937-6861 or e-mail
sbdc@corning-cc.edu.
Cortland Repertory Theatre: “1776” 7:30pm. Info.,
607-756-2627, www.cortlandrep.org.
Cortland Youth Center, Open from 12-9pm, Info.,
www.cortland.org/youth, 753-3021.
Danby Food Pantry, 3-6pm, 3rd Thursday of the
month, Danby Federated Church, 1859 Danby Road,
Danby residents only.
Depression Support Group, 5:30-7pm, Finger Lakes
Independence Center, 215 Fifth Street, Ithaca. Every
Thurs. The group is free, confidential and organized by
people who have personal experience with depression.
Info., 272-2433.
Dewitt Park Farmer’s Market, 4-7pm, Dewitt Park,
Ithaca. Information at www.ithacamarket.com.
Dharma II, 6-7:30pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center, Dewitt Mall,
Ithaca, Information and additional class schedules at
www.ithacayoga.org.
GED classes, GIAC, 9:00am-12pm; TC3- 10am-1pm;
free. Call 257-1561 to register.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
Habitat for Humanity build at 3937 Highland Rd 9am-3:pm.
Info., 844-3529 or emial volunteer@tchabitat.com.
Halsey Valley Food Pantry, 4–4:45pm, GAR building,
Hamilton Rd, Halsey Valley, No pantry on the 3rd
Thursday; Free, fresh produce, breads, desserts, dairy
and deli. For low to moderate incomes, limit 1 pantry
per week, Info., www.friendshipdonations.org.
Hangar Theatre “God of Carnage” 7:30 pm, 801
Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Info., (607) 273-8588,
www.hangartheatre.org.
Hangar Theatre KIDDSTUFF: The Emperor's New
Clothes,
10am
and
Noon.
Info.,
www.hangartheatre.org/kstuff.html.
Ithaca Coffee Company Free Beer Tastings, 4-6pm,
311 E. Green St. Info., (607) 273-7800.
Ithaca Farmer’s Market Hancock Street, 9am 2pm.
Thursdays,
June-October,
info.,
ithacamarket.com.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, 1:30-3pm, Salvation Army,
150 N. Albany St., Ithaca. Every Thursday, Info., 2732400.
Karate, 5:30-6:30, Kwon's Champion School, 123
Ithaca Commons, Martial arts classes for all ages, children and adults, Never too old or too young. Info.,
CJichi@Yahoo.com.
Karate for Adults and Children, Emphasizing natural
focus, discipline, personal enrichment and performance. Instruction classes for students, as young as, 3.5
years old. Official Seishi Honbu Karate, 15 Catherwood
Road, Ithaca, (607) 277-1047 www.seihijuku.com.
“Kids Corner” 4pm, Children Reading Program,
Adelson Library, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Cornell Lab
of Ornithology. Every 3rd Thursday, Hands-on activities
follow each reading, suitable for children in grades K-5.
The Fall series features Bird Tales from Other Cultures.
Info. 254-2165.
Kitchen Theatre: Thin Walls by by Alice Eve Cohen,
7:30pm. Info., www.kitchentheatre.org.
Lifelong schedule: 10:00 – 12:00 PM Clay Class;
10:15 – 11:15 AM Chair Yoga – Trumansburg Library;
12:30 – 1:30 PM Strength Training - Lifelong; 1:30 –
3:30 PM Heart Initiation: Developing Contemplative
Presence (Neil Golder).
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, 5:30pm,
Loaves & Fishes, 210 N Cayuga St., Open to all, no limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Noons in June Walk: Join a guided walk on the lunch
hour with the new Ithaca Neighborhood Walking Map.
All walks are rated easy and leaders will have free maps.
Start at one of two locations: Cayuga Center for Healthy
Living/Island Fitness; and Center Ithaca. Info., contact
Creating Healthy Places Program Associate Mary
Buehler at mbuehler@hsctc.org or 607-273-8686.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, 78am, Unitarian Church Annex, 208 E Buffalo St., Rm
201, (enter through glass door, go to 2nd floor then
through large room to last room on left.), Contact Judy
at 607-319-0573.
Preschool Storytime. Tompkins County Public Library,
3-3:30pm, Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Preschool-aged children (3-5years) are invited to join us for
stories, songs, activities and fun, Info., 272-4557 ext.
275.
Reader Is In, Tompkins County Public Library, 23:00 PM Youth Services. The Reader Is In consists of a
group of volunteers who are available to share stories
with children of all ages during their visits to the library!
Reading aloud to children helps them develop early literacy skills and a life-long love of reading.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry, 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., Rulloff’s in
Collegetown hosts DJ E-Rich’s Tiki Bar Dance Party starting at 10pm. Dance to island inspired spinning by the
“the big kahuna of beats”, dress to win the tiki-hula costume contest and taste your way through vacation at the
Aloha Bar featuring Polynesian coconut cocktails. Info.,
607-277-1700 or Rulloffs.com. www.htctc.org..
Senior Dollar Day at Ithaca YMCA, YMCA of Ithaca,
Graham Road West, On Thursdays Senior non-members
(60+) are welcome use the facilities for a $1. Info.,
www.ithacaymca.com.
Spinknitters, 1:30pm, Ulysses Philomathic Library,
Trumansburg.
Storytime and Art Project, 10:30am, Ulysses
Philomathic Library, Trumansburg.
Sunny Days of Ithaca hosts Remstar a Jamaican
classical composer, comedian, entrepreneur, etc. living
in Ithaca. Info., ther@gmail.com. $5 suggested donation.
Teen Thing, 3pm, Groton Public Library, Every
Thursday for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders – parental permission required. Info., 607-898-5055.
Thursday Night Spaghetti Special, 5-7pm, Dryden
Community Center Cafe, 1 W. Main St. Dryden. Our all you-can-eat spaghetti dinner comes with a side salad &
Italian bread for just $5.55, with meatballs just a little bit
extra. Call for info., 844-1500.
Toddler & Pre-School Storytime, 10:30-11AM every
Thursday, Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St, Cortland,
Info., 753-1042.
Toddler Story Hour, 10:30 AM, Lansing Community
Library, 27 Auburn Road, Lansing, Join us for stories,
songs, and fun! Different theme each week. Free and
open to the public.
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
Networking at Noon at The Statler Hotel 12:00 - 1:30
pm, Taverna Banfi, Rowe Room, 130 Statler Dr. Fees:
Pre-registration is $25. Info., 607-273-7080.
Tompkins County Public Library, 21st Century
Library Campaign Tour, 4 to 5 PM, Circulation Lobby.
Info., tcpl.org.
Tompkins County WIC breastfeeding outreach, 47pm at Handcock St. Farmers market (the old P&C
Fresh
location).
Info.,
www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic/index.
Tompkins Workforce NY Career Center workshop
Bridging the Gap about Education, Training, & Career
Decisions: 10:00 a.m.-Noon.The Bridging the Gap
Workshop will cover what is available locally for training,
degree programs, certificates, and funding sources.
Register by calling 272-7570.
Tot Spot, 9:30-11:30pm, Ithaca Youth Bureau. A stay
and play place for children ages 5 mos. - 5 years and
their grown-ups. Open M, Tu, Th, Sa mornings 9:3011:30 at the IYB gym. 5mos - 12 mos $2.50/1-5 yrs
$4.50.
Trumansburg Chamber of Commerce Business
After Hours networking reception, Bellwether Wine
Cellars & Cidery, 9070 Route 89 Trumansburg, 5-8PM.
Fees/
Admission,
$10.
Info.,
trumansburgchamber.com.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
19 Friday
Babies, Books & Bounce, Tompkins County Public
Library Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Caregivers and babies
up to 18 months embrace early literacy through books,
songs, movement and rhymes.
Baby & Toddler Playtime, Tompkins County Public
Library, 11am-noon, Thaler/Howell Room.
Bird Walk, 7:30am, Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca. Come
for a leisurely walk through the Sanctuary to look for
birds. These 90 minute walks are aimed at beginner
bird watchers.
Cancer Resource Center "Brown Bag Lunch"
12noon-1pm, , 612 W. State St.; open to women with
any type/stage of cancer, Info., 277-0960.
Cellar d'Or Wine & Cider boutique shop, Free wine tastings every Friday, 5-8pm. Info., www.thecellardor.com.
Climbing Wall "Kaylee's Climb", Friday- 4+5+6PM.
Sat 9:30AM.-12:30PM; Beginner Climbing Fun, indoor
individual / group instruction and parties. Seishi
Honbu, World Seishi Karate Headquarters,, 15
Catherwood Rd. Ithaca, Information call: (607)277-1047
or www.seishijuku.com.
Congo Square Market, 305 S. Plain Street at the
Southside Community Center, Ithaca, runs Fridays from
4 - 8pm, June 5 to Sept. 4.
Cortland Repertory Theatre: “1776” 2pm, 7:30pm.
Info., 607-756-2627, www.cortlandrep.org.
Dharma II, 11am-12:30pm and 3:30-5pm, Ahimsa
Yoga Center, Dewitt Mall, Ithaca, Information and additional class schedules at www.ithacayoga.org.
Food pantry outreach: Dryden O.U.R.S and
Y.O.U.R.S., Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, New Roots Charter
School, Rescue Mission outreach to low-wage work
sites, senior housing and rural families.
Free Friday at Significant Elements, 3rd Friday of
the month, 9am-6pm, Significant Elements Warehouse,
corner of Center and South Plain Streets, our large
quantity of over-stocked goods are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Everyone invited, Info. 2773450.
Friday Market Day, Farmer's & Artisan's Market at
Triphammer Marketplace. Outside 8am-noon, Inside
10am-2pm, Fridays through December. Locally grown &
produced foods and handcrafted items. Info.,
www.triphammermarketplace.com.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
Hangar Theatre “God of Carnage” 8pm, 801
Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Info., (607) 273-8588,
www.hangartheatre.org.
Hangar Theatre KIDDSTUFF: The Emperor's New
Clothes,
10am
and
Noon.
Info.,
www.hangartheatre.org/kstuff.html.
Head Over Heals Gymnastics Unstructured PlayTime,
10:30-11:30am,
Sept9-June26,
215
Commercial Avenue, Ithaca,This open gym time is for
parents and children to play together. An adult must
accompany children on the equipment. Ages 6 months
- 5 years old. Pre-Registration is not required; Info., 2735187, www.headoverheelsgym.net.
Interlaken Reformed Church Food Pantry, 3–6pm,
8315 Main Street, Interlaken, Free, fresh produce,
breads, desserts, dairy and deli. For low to moderate
incomes, www.friendshipdonations.org. For a complete
listing of daily pantries, see: www.211tompkins.org.
Kitchen Theatre: Thin Walls by by Alice Eve Cohen,
8pm. Info., www.kitchentheatre.org.
Lifelong schedule: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Enhance Your
Fitness - Lifelong, 119 W. Court St, Ithaca; 9:00 – 10:00
AM Enhance Your Fitness - Juniper Manor; 9:00 – 10:00
AM
Tai Chi – Kendal; 9:00 – 10:30 AM Knitting
Circle – Social Group; 9:30 – 10:30 AM Strength
Training @ St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall, Room 3;
10:15 –11:15 AM Enhance Your Fitness, Dryden
Veterans Memorial Home; 11:30 – 1:00 PM Tai Chi
Class with Strength Training; 1:00 – 3:00 PM Mahjong Social Group; 1:30 – 4:00 PM Introductory Square and
Contra Dancing (instruction from 1:30-2:00); 2:00 –
4:00 PM ESL Beginner/Intermediate; 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Enhance Fitness - McGraw House Annex; 2:30 – 5:00
PM Open Computer Lab.
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, 12Noon,
Loaves and Fishes, 210 N. Cayuga St., Open to all, no
limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Museum of the Earth, A Journey Through Time. Public
tours of the Museum’s permanent exhibition gallery.
Mondays at 11:30am, Fridays at 11:30 am, and
Saturdays at 11am
Museum of the Earth opening: Ancient Microworlds
Exhibit, dozens of colorful, intricate fossils in a photography exhibit at the Museum. Info., www.museumoftheearth.org.
New England Contra and Square Dance, 8-11pm,
Bethel Grove Community Center, NYS Rt. 79, about 4
miles east of Ithaca. For more information: Ted Crane,
607-273-8678 or visit www.tedcrane.com/TCCD.
Noons in June Walk: Join a guided walk on the lunch
hour with the new Ithaca Neighborhood Walking Map.
All walks are rated easy and leaders will have free maps.
Start at one of two locations: Cornell Cooperative
Extension, 615 Willow; and Center Ithaca. Meet at
11:50am, walks start at noon. Info., contact Creating
Healthy Places Program Associate Mary Buehler at
mbuehler@hsctc.org or 607-273-8686.
Open Family Swim Tompkins Cortland Community
College, Dryden. 6pm-9pm. Fee. 844-8222.
Ovid annual Strawberry Festival, Ovid Village Park, 610 pm; talent show, block dance, kids’ fun run, refreshments. Info., www.ovidstrawberryfestival.com.
Owego Strawberry Festival from 5:30-10:30 pm.
This annual event offers plenty of food, entertainment
and activities throughout, a wine and beer tasting tent,
contests, an exhilarating 5K run, a world class parade,
and over 200 vendors. Info., www.visittioga.com.
Public Viewing Night at the Fuertes Observatory,
9PM-12AM, Fuertes Observatory on north campus,
Cornell, These viewing nights are run by the Cornell
Astronomical Society. Call 255-3557 to find out if we are
open on a given night. Open to Everyone, Free.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry , 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., www.htctc.org.
Sciencenter Preschool Story Time & Activity,
10:30 am. For toddlers and preschoolers, hear the
story “Mouse Count” by Ellen Stoll Walsh and then participate in a group counting activity. Sciencenter, 601
1st St., Ithaca, www.sciencenter.org or 607-272-0600.
Storytime, Southworth Library, Dryden, 10-11am,
Explore the world of reading with an exciting storytime stories, crafts,snacks and games. Info. 844-4782.
Storytime, Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid,
10:30am, Children enjoy stories, hands-on arts and
crafts,
science
activities,
and
songs.
www.ovidlibrary.org.
Take a Tour of the Museum, 11:30am, Museum of
the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Rd., The Museum of the
Earth offer sexhibit tours included with admission. The
tour is of the Museum’s permanent exhibition hall, A
Journey through Time, share the story of the Earth and
its life. Info., 273-6623.
Tales for Tots Storytime, 11am, Barnes & Noble, we
read fantastic and imaginative stories for young readers.
Info., 273-6784 or www.BN.com.
Tioga County Historical Museum “1865: A New
beginning” art exhibit opens, 10 AM - 4 PM. The theme
is the conclusion of the Civil War and the end of slavery.
The exhibiton runs until Aug. 1, 110 Front Street,
Owego. The museum is open Wed.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.
Info., www.tiogahistory.org.
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and
Tompkins Trust Company offer two QuickBooks classes
with CNY Accounting & Tax Pros at the Chamber of
Commerce. 8:30 am - noon Quickbooks Made Easy.
Info., 607-273-7080.
Ulysses Historical Society Museum, 39 South St.,
Trumansburg, 2-4pm. Genealogical research. Info., 3876666.
United Way of Tompkins County Day of Action:
Volunteer projects can be split into half-day shifts or full
day opportunities. Please register your Day of Action volunteer project by June 3rd. For more information call
(607) 272-6286, or email Tom Connors at
tconnors@uwtc.org.
West Village Apartments Food Pantry, 12:301:30pm, Every 3rd Friday, parking lot in front of apt
#637, Ithaca.
Women’s Noon Group, Meets every Friday 12-1:30
pm. Cancer Resource Center, 612 W. State St., For
women with any type of cancer, at any stage of treatment or recovery. Light refreshments provided. Info.,
277-0960.
Yoga for People with Cancer, 10:30am-12noon,
Island Health & Fitness. Gentle stretching, relaxation
exercises, healing visualizations, and meditation. For
information, contact instructor Nick Boyar at 272-2062
or Sharon Kaplan at 277-0960 $10 per class.
Scholarship available through the Cancer Resource
Center.
Yoga Farm grand opening 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 404
Conlon Road, Lansing. Christopher Grant, owner of the
Yoga Farm, will donate $10 for every guest who attends
the celebration into a scholarship fund. The event is
open to the public. Info., www.YogaFarm.us.
Yoga School, Yoga on Grass in Washington Park,
Ithaca, Monday and Friday mornings at 9:30am, June 15
- Aug. 31. Info., www.yogaschoolithaca.com.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
20 Saturday
Al-Anon, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Meeting
open to anyone affected by another person’s drinking.
Info., 387-5701.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training class for
youth ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2 Ascot
Place, Ithaca. To register, call 1-800-733-2767, or visit
www.redcross.org/take-a-class.
Animal Feeding, Cayuga Nature Center, Noon, Feel
free to visit CNC as our animal volunteers feed our many
animals, then hike one of our trails or visit the tree
house. Free for members, low cost to visitors. Info
www.cayuganaturecenter.org.
Babies and Books, 10am, Ulysses Philomathic Library,
Trumansburg.
Bingo, Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Doors open at
Noon. Play the Early Bird Bonanza at 12:45. Food &
Beverage available. All paper, smoke free. Admission
$3. Location: Waterman Conservation Education
Center, 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin.
Bird Walk, 7:30am, Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca. Come
for a leisurely walk through the Sanctuary to look for
birds. These 90 minute walks are aimed at beginner
bird watchers.
Buffalo Street Books hosts author Jeanne Mackin,
who discusses her new novel, “A Lady of Good Family,”
about Gilded Age historical figure Beatrix Farrand, 2pm.
Info., www.buffalostreetbooks.com.
Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry, 3rd Saturday:
507 N. Albany St., Ithaca, 12-3pm.
Caroline Farmers Market at the Old Fire Hall in
Brooktondale, 10 AM to 2 PM Saturdays from May 2
through Oct. 31.
Cass Park Pool opens, summer hours, June 20 - Aug.
21, weekends from noon - 7pm, weekdays 1-7pm (June
22 - 24, 3-7pm). Info., http://ithacayouthbureau.org.
Cayuga Nature Center Summer Solstice Festival,
10AM-2PM, local food from Star Food Truck, and music
from Sundown Sally. Opening of the Butterfly Garden
with guest speaker, Anurag Agrawal. Hike 5 acres of
trails, play in the tree-house, participate in an animal
feeding and program, and purchase some plants for
your own garden from the Plantsmen Nursery. Info.,
www.priweb.org, (607).
Chicken BBQ at the Varna United Methodist
Church (965 Dryden Rd.). Ready @ noon. Halves $6.
Dinners ($9) include 1/2 Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked
Beans, Molly's famous Carrot Salad, Roll and Cake.
Beverages provided for eat-in dinners.
Cornell Plantations Botanical Garden Tours 1 p.m,
Nevin Welcome Center. Saturdays and Sundays, June
13 through Sept. 27. Actual tour content will vary from
week to week depending what’s in bloom and the interests of the group. Fee: $5, info., www.cornellplantations.org.
Cortland Repertory Theatre: “1776” 7:30pm. Info.,
607-756-2627, www.cortlandrep.org.
Dryden Community Center Rotary BBQ. Want to
contribute your favorite baked good or volunteer at the
event to help raise funds for the Cafe? Contact Liz at
erichey20@gmail.com or call at (607) 793-3633. Info.,
607-844-1500, drydencafe.org.
Ellis Hollow Summer Concert Series, Jeff Love
Band. 6pm Ellis Hollow Community Center, 111 Genung
Rd, Ithaca.
Family Storytime, 1pm, Southworth Library, Main
St., Dryden. Every 3rd saturday of the month. Info.,
844-4782.
Farm-to-Fork Berry Brunch to benefit Healthy Food
For All, a family-friendly brunch featuring a whole foods
menu with sweet, local organic berries. A joyous occasion to welcome. Three seatings: 9:30am, 10:45am
and noon. Dine indoors or out at the SONG House in
EcoVillage, Ithaca. Reservations required. For more
info. and tickets: HealthyFoodForAll.org or contact
harvestdinners@gmail.com / 607-342-8845.
Finger Lakes Land Trust HIKEapalooza! Free events
in all 12 Finger Lakes counties to celebrate land and
water conservation across the region. Outdoor activities
include hiking, biking, paddling and volunteering on lands
protected by the Land Trust. Info and directions at
www.fllt.org/HIKEapalooza.
Food Scrap Recycling Drop Spots, 9am-12noon,
Dryden Highway Department; 10am-1pm, Lansing
Villiage Office; The free service will allow residents to
expand their recycling options and reduce their trash disposal costs.
Friends of the Lansing Library Spring Book Sale, 9
AM - 3 PM, Lansing Community Library, 27 Auburn Road.
Everything from children's books to cookbooks. Info.,
607.533.4939, www.lansinglibrary.org.
Genealogy Study Group, 10am, Newfield Public
Library, Main St., Newfield.
The Glengarry Bhoys perform at Center For The
Arts, 72 S. Main St., Homer. Tickets available at center4art.org, or call 607-749-4900.
Growing Up at The Movies Cabaret at the Morgan
Opera House in Aurora, 8 pm, with Vocalists Margaret
Wakeley and Denice Karamardian and Molly MacMillan.
Info., morganoperahouse.org.
Hangar Theatre “God of Carnage” 3pm, 8 pm, 801
Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Info., (607) 273-8588,
www.hangartheatre.org.
Hangar Theatre KIDDSTUFF: The Emperor's New
Clothes,
10am
and
Noon.
Info.,
www.hangartheatre.org/kstuff.html.
Head Over Heels Gymnastics Parents’ Night Out, 610pm, for ages 4 and up. A fun-filled evening of gymnastics, games, group activities, music, arts and crafts,
pizza and a short movie. 215 Commercial Ave., Ithaca.
Info., www.headoverheelsgym.net, 607-273-5187.
Ithaca Fixers Collective, 3-5pm, ReUse Center in the
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Triphammer Marketplace, 2255 N Triphammer Rd,
Ithaca.
Jazz Dance Class, 11am, Finger Lakes Fitness
Center, 171 E. State St., Center Ithaca, lower level,
Beginners. Non-members & drop-ins welcome. Info.,
256-3532.
Karate, 9-10am & 10-11am, Kwon's Champion School,
123 Ithaca Commons, Martial arts classes for all ages,
children and adults, Never too old or too young. Info.,
CJichi@Yahoo.com.
Karate for Adults and Children, Emphasizing natural
focus, discipline, personal enrichment and performance. Instruction classes for students, as young as, 3.5
years old. Official Seishi Honbu Karate, 15 Catherwood
Road, Ithaca, (607) 277-1047 www.seihijuku.com.
Kitchen Theatre: Thin Walls by by Alice Eve Cohen,
8pm. Info., www.kitchentheatre.org.
Lansing Community Library Summer Reading
Kick-off Party, 10:30 AM - Noon, Lansing Town Hall,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, with Hilby the German
Juggling Boy performing at 11 AM, face painting, raffles,
ice cream, prizes. Free and open to the public. Info.,
607.533.4939, www.lansinglibrary.org.
Legos at the Library, Tompkins County Public Library,
2-3pm Thaler/Howell room. (April 25 – August 22)
Children are invited to attend this weekly, free-build Lego
program. Legos at the Library encourages children to
use their imaginations or Lego books from the TCPL collection to create their own Lego art! The Library will provide the Legos, and pieces created will be displayed at
the Library for one week.
Lifelong schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 PM Men’s Group –
Social Group; 9:00 – 12:30 pm AARP Smart Driver
Course.
Lime Hollow Nature Center, Nature Hike: 10 am,
338 McLean Road. Take a stroll with a Lime Hollow
Naturalist. Monthly hikes include a fun topic or theme. All
hikes will depart from our Visitor Center on McLean
Road and typically last an hour and a half. Don't forget
binoculars, field guides, small snack and a water bottle.
There are some binoculars available to borrow. Free
admission, donations appreciated. Info., 662-4632, w w
w . l i m e h o l l o w . o r g.
Linderman Creek Food Pantry third Saturday, 201
Cypress Court, Ithaca Community Room, 12pm.
Master Class, Ahimsa Yoga Center 11am-1pm,
Dewitt Mall, Ithaca, Information and additional class
schedules at www.ithacayoga.org.
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science &
Technology (MOST) Junior Café Scientifique, 9:30 to
11 a.m. at the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse.
TACNY Junior Café Scientifique features an informal discussion with a scientist, engineer or technologist every
month during the school year. This month's topic is the
science of scuba diving and features Timothy M.
Corcoran, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. RSVP to
jrcafe@tacny.org with number of people attending. IMAX
Special: "Everest," 5 p.m. in the Bristol IMAX
Omnitheater. Follow an international team of climbers as
they attempt to ascend Mount Everest, the highest
mountain peak on Earth, in spring 1996. Fees, info.,
(315) 425-9068.
Morning Story Time 10am. Caroline Community
Library 2670 Slaterville Rd. Slaterville Springs.
www.tcpl.org.
Museum of the Earth, A Journey Through Time. Public
tours of the Museum’s permanent exhibition gallery.
Mondays at 11:30am, Fridays at 11:30 am, and
Saturdays at 11am.
Nature Journaling For Kids At Six Mile Creek - Land
Snails and Slugs with Marla Coppolino
Though often overlooked, land snails and slugs play an
important role in the health of the ecosystem. Meet at
the parking area of the Mullholland Wildflower Preserve
just off Giles Street, 1pm. Journals will be provided or
bring your own. No signup required. Contact Laurie
(272-8491) or Anna (379-0924) for more information.
One Heart Community Drumming Circle, free,
starting 3pm. Stewart Park, Ithaca. Some drums are
provided. Info., www.oneheartcommunitydrumming.org.
Open Family Swim Tompkins Cortland Community
College, Dryden. 11am-1pm. Fee. 844-8222.
Overeaters Anonymous, 11am-12:15pm - Speaker
meeting. Ithaca Free Clinic, 521 West Seneca St.,
Ithaca. Enter conference room thru parking lot side
door. Contact Beth at 607-280-5721.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Study, 8-9am, Cortland Memorial Nursing Facility, 134
Homer Ave., Basement Conference Room B, Info., (607)
591-7218.
Overlook Apartments Food Pantry, 12-12:30pm,
1263 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca. Alternating Weeks.
Ovid Strawberry Festival, Ovid Village Park, 7am 3pm; pancake breakfast, parade, 5K run, flea market,
wellness center, craft fair, farmers market, book sale,
Kids Corner, strawberry bake-off, live entertainment.
Info., www.ovidstrawberryfestival.com.
Owego Strawberry Festival, 9am – 5pm. Food, entertainment and activities throughout, a wine and beer tasting tent, contests, a 5K run, parade, and over 200 vendors. Info., www.visittioga.com.
Parents’ Night Out at Head Over Heals
Gymnastics. 6-10pm, Give your child a super fun experience while you have a fun time of your own, Every 3rd
Saturday, Sept-May. Reservations required as space is
limited. $25 per child. Info. 273-5187. www.flga.net.
Qigong for Health, 10am, Ithaca Karate Harmony with
Nature School, 120 E. King Rd., ancient energy practices, 273-8980.
Rubber Duck Derby fundraiser in Owego. Tioga Arts
Council (TAC) and the Owego-Apalachin Girls Swim Team
sponsor the Rubber Duck Derby during Owego’s
Strawberry Festival. Flock to Owego's Court Street
bridge at 4 pm to watch your adopted rubber ducky take
a dive! Adopt a single duck for $5, a flock of five for
$20, or a six quack for $25. Hundreds of dollars in
prizes will be awarded. Info., (607) 687-0785.
Salvation Army free hot meal served at 150 N.
Albany St, Ithaca. Saturday 12pm; Sunday 3pm.
Sciencenter Showtime! Hands-on Science Showcase,
2 pm. Learn about various science topics through
hands-on activities developed by Boynton and DeWitt
Middle School students as they lead activities and share
their projects. Sciencenter, 601 1st St., Ithaca, www.sciencenter.org or 607-272-0600.
Sciencenter, Science Together Explore science
through hands-on activities, readings, and songs
designed for grown-ups to do with their toddlers.
Maximum 10 families. First-come, first-served. 10:30 11:00 am.
Sensory Storytime, Tompkins County Public
Library, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Thaler/Howell. An interactive and educational program that can be enjoyed by all
children, by is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. To register, call the Youth
Services Dept. at (607) 272-4557 ext. 275 or email
Kate at kdevoe@tcpl.org.
SewGreen Wedding Dress Ball at Six Mile Creek
Winery. A benefit for SewGreen, it’s a time to dress up
and dance in leftover wedding finery or a custom-made
party dress. There will be door prizes, food, and music
that progresses from a smooth jazz trio to a smokin’ hot
DJ. Info., tickets, www.sewgreen.org/events.
Siblings are Special, 3rd Saturday of the month,
Cayuga Medical Center. This class is for children ages 38 years who are about to become big brothers and sisters. Fee $15 per family. Info., 274-4408 or visit
www.cayugamed.org.
Southworth Library Summer Reading Kick-off
Party noon - 2 p.m. Get your Book Bingo Sheet and
packet with cool prizes, play the Big Hero 6 BayMax
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game, make a cape and mask and meet Pete the Cat
and Batman. Info., www.southworthlibrary.org.
Story Walk, hosted by the Finger Lakes Land Trust,
Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve, 10 am. Join Valerie Akers,
local educator and founder of Corner of the Sky
Preschool, for a reading adventure through the fern-carpeted forests of the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve. Info.,
www.fllt.org/HIKEapalooza.
Take a Tour of the Museum, Museum of the Earth,
11am, The Museum of the Earth is pleased to offer
exhibit tours included with admission. The tour is of the
Museum’s permanent exhibition hall, A Journey through
Time, share the story of the Earth and its life. Info 2736623. 1259 Trumansburg Rd.
Tot Spot, 9:30-11:30pm, Ithaca Youth Bureau, October
21 thru April 30. A stay and play place for children ages
5 mos. - 5 years and their grown-ups. Open M, Tu, Th,
Sa mornings 9:30-11:30 at the IYB gym. 5mos - 12 mos
$2.50/1-5 yrs $4.50.
Tribute to John Marcham, History Center in Tompkins
County, 401 E. State Street, Suite 100 Ithaca, 2 - PM.
John Marcham of Ithaca was a journalist, editor and publisher who dedicated many years to fostering the DeWitt
Historical Society, and later, The History Center. Info.,
www.TheHistoryCenter.net.
Ulysses Historical Society Museum, 2-4pm, 39
South St., Trumansburg, Genealogical research. Info
387-6666.
Ulysses Philomathic Library Summer Reading
progam registration for all ages begins with a performance by Mythmasters at 10:30 am in the library. Info.,
(607) 387-5623, trumansburglibrary.org.
West Village Food Pantry, 2:30-3:30pm, Chestnut
St., outside of apartment 669. Alternating weeks.
Workers Center Food Pantry, 12noon, 3rd Saturday,
Linderman Creek Apartments, Community Rm #1,
Ithaca.
Yoga summer solstice program at Taughannnock
Falls State Park; celebrate the staging of a group ritual
art event: “A Prayer for the Finger Lakes: 108 Sun
Salutations on the Summer Solstice.” This is also a
fundraiser for Gas Free Seneca. The ritual will be followed by a potluck picnic for all participants. Info.,
www.yogafortheearth.org/108.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
21 Sunday
Bird Walk, 7:30am, Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca. Come
for a leisurely walk through the Sanctuary to look for
birds. These 90 minute walks are aimed at beginner
bird watchers..
Bound For Glory Show, Amy Gallatin and
Stillwaters, 8-11, Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell, with live
sets at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30. Kids are always welcome. Refreshments are available. Info., call Phil
Shapiro at 844-4535, e-mail pds10@cornell.edu or visit
www.wvbr.com.
Cornell Plantations Botanical Garden Tours 1 p.m,
Nevin Welcome Center. Saturdays and Sundays, June
13 through September 27. Actual tour content will vary
from week to week depending what’s in bloom and the
interests of the group. Fee: $5 (Free for Plantations
members & volunteers, and Cornell students). Info.,
www.cornellplantations.org.
Cortland Repertory Theatre: “1776” 2pm. Info.,
607-756-2627, www.cortlandrep.org.
Emotions Anonymous Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm,
Second Floor, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Info.,
www.ithacacommunityrecovery.org.
Fall Creek Garden Tour, 11am to 3pm. The Fall Creek
Garden Club presents this free, self-guided tour highlighting a variety of urban gardens and gardeners. Info.,
email Carol Bayles, cjb4@cornell.edu.
Fireplace" Contemporary Worship Service, 6-7PM,
Lansing United Methodist Church Route 34B and
Brickyard Road, Lansing. Modern praise music, fellowship and food in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 45:30pm, 518 West State St., Ithaca, FA is a free 12-Step
recovery program for anyone suffering from
food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia.
Info. www.ithacacommunityrecovery.org.
Food Scrap Recycling Drop Spots, 10am-2pm,
Cornell Cooperative Extention, Willow Ave., Ithaca. Also
at Community Corners, Village of Cayuga Heights, 11am
to 3pm. The free service allows residents to expand
their recycling options and reduce trash disposal costs.
Info., www.recycletompkins.org.
Hatha Yoga, 2-3:30pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center, Dewitt
Mall, Ithaca, Information and more class schedules at
www.ithacayoga.org.
Inns of Aurora annual Father’s Day Barbecue, from
noon to 4 p.m. The buffet costs $25 for adults, $12 for
children under 12, and is free for children under 5. As a
special nod to fatherhood, dads are welcome to enjoy
free draft beer during the event. Info.,
innsofaurora.com.
International folk dance picnic at Stewart Park's
large pavilion, pot-luck dinner at 6pm, bring your own
dishes and utensils. Info., email Ed Abelson, edabelson@yahoo.com.
Ithaca Concert Band presents “Echoes of an Era—Old
Favorites” at its Father’s Day Concert, 2 p.m., at Kendal
at Ithaca. Info., ithacaconcertband.org.
Ithaca Farmer's Market, 9am - 2pm, Steamboat
Landing, Ithaca. Info., www.ithacamarket.com.
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Runway 5K
Race, looping the runway and taxiway. The course will
be flat and fast, with a limit of 515 entries. The race
kicks off at 9AM and runners will have one hour to complete the course. Registration at getentered.com. A
pancake breakfast is included for all runners after the
race at The East Hill Flying Club. Info., ithaca.com/runway5k.
Kitchen Theatre: Thin Walls by by Alice Eve Cohen,
4pm. Info., www.kitchentheatre.org.
Moto-Inventions, Sundays, 1–2pm, Invent contraptions that can move. Tinker with recycled materials and
electricity to make whirling, moving machines. Materials
provided by Cornell Xraise. Sciencenter, 601 1st St,
Ithaca, www.sciencenter.org or 607-272-0600.
Open Family Swim Tompkins Cortland Community
College, Dryden. 1pm-4pm, Fee, 844-8222.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7-8pm, Cortland Memorial
Nursing Facility, 134 Homer Ave., Basement Conference
Rm B, Info., (631) 804-8237.
Overlook Apartments food pantry, 1263
Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, Community Room, 12 12:30pm.
Reach Out to Christ Church Food Pantry, Johnson
Rd, Freeville. 12 - 2pm.. Info., 844-3000 or
www.hsctc.
Recovering Couples Anonymous, 7-8pm, Main Floor,
518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, RCA is a 12-step group for
couples wanting to restore commitment, communication & caring in their relationships. Open to all. Info.,
www.ithacacommunityrecovery.org.
Salvation Army free hot meal served at 150 N.
Albany St, Ithaca. Sunday 3pm.
Western Square Dance Classes, Sunday evenings,
7-8:30pm, Temple Beth-El social hall (corner of Tioga
and Court streets in Ithaca). This activity can be enjoyed
by people of all ages. Free for all, Information, Richard
Rosenfield
at
607-257-1638
or
CANCALL10@.gmail.com.
AA, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Main Floor, Info.,
387-5701.
22 Monday
All Saints Bingo, 6pm, All Saints Church, 347 Ridge
Rd., Lansing, 533-7344.
Bar Argos, Game Night , 408 E State St, Ithaca. Info.,
argosinn.com/venue/bar-argos.
Cortland Youth Center, Open from 12-9pm. Info:
www.cortland.org/youth or call 753-0872.
Drawing through Time, 2pm, Museum of the Earth,
Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca. Cool down with drawing
through times ice age series. Info., www.museumoftheearth.org.
Dryden Kitchen Cupboard, 11-12noon, Dryden
Presbyterian Church, 6 North St., Dryden. Every
Monday, Info., 844-8321.
Emergency Food Pantry, 2:30-4:30pm, Tompkins
Community Action, 701 Spencer Rd., Ithaca. Provides
individuals and families with 2-3 days worth of nutritious
food and personal care items. Info. 273-8816.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 78:30pm, 518 West State St., Ithaca, FA is a free 12-Step
recovery program for anyone suffering from
food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia.
Info. www.ithacacommunityrecovery.org.
Free GED classes, Tompkins Workforce NY, 5:30pm8:30pm; Call 257-1561 to register.
GIAC Open Lounge, 3:30-6pm, 301 West Court
Street, Ithaca, Game Room, Video Games, Open Gym &
Field Trips.
GIAC Program, Tompkins County Public Library, 45pm. Thaler/Howell room. GIAC will be visiting the
Library each Monday from 4-5 p.m. for stories and
hands-on activities.
Grandparent’s Group, Meets 4th Monday of the
month.6:30-8:30pm, Family & Children’s Service, 127
West State Street. Supportive and educational support
group for grandparents who are raising their preschool
& school-aged grandchildren. Free of charge. Childcare
can be provided, register 273-7494.
Harmony Falls Women's A Cappella Chorus,
rehearsals 7- 9pm every Monday at TBurg Seneca Rd
Baptist Church. Women of all ages and singing ability
invited to their special Summer Sing program.
www.HarmonyFallsChorus.com.
Hatha Yoga, 6-7:30pm, Ahimsa Yoga Center, Dewitt
Mall, Ithaca, Information and additional class schedules
at www.ithacayoga.org.
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm, fasttrack yoga for any body-also followed by Chi-Kung
Chinese self healing if there is interest, $10 or what you
can comfortably afford. Empty stomach, mat, and nonbinding clothing please-for more info. call Rick at 607319-4023.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard, 1:30-3pm, Salvation Army,
150 N. Albany St., Ithaca. Every Monday, Info., 2732400.
Loaves & Fishes Community Kitchen, Noon, St.
John's Church, 210 N Cayuga St., Open to all, no limitations or requirements. Info., www.loaves.org.
Mobile Food Pantry Truck sponsored by the Food
Bank of the Southern Tier will be in the Danby Federated
Church parking lot from 1–2:30pm on the 4th Monday
of every month.
Muffin Mondays, 8am 'til gone! Dryden Community
Center Cafe, 1 W. Main St. Dryden. Different homemade, from scratch, muffins every week. Muffin
Monday special $3.25 for a muffin & a 12oz. coffee.
Info., 844-1500.
Museum of the Earth, A Journey Through Time. Public
tours of the Museum’s permanent exhibition gallery.
Mondays at 11:30am, Fridays at 11:30 am, and
Saturdays at 11am
Open Family Swim, 6pm-9pm, Tompkins Cortland
Community College, Dryden, Fee, 844-8222.
Out Loud Chorus, 7-8:30pm, Briar Patch Vet, 706
Elmira Rd., Ithaca, Urban Choral Music. No auditions, no
experience necessary. Looking for new singers. All genders and sexual expressions welcome. Find out more at
www.outloudchorus.org.
Email
outloudchorusny@aol.com, or call 607-280-0374.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 7-8pm, Cortland
Memorial Nursing Facility, 134 Homer Ave., Basement
Conference Rm B, Info., (631) 804-8237.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 7pm-8pm, Just
Because Bldg., 1013 W. State St., Ithaca, phone: 607592-5574.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Meeting, PTSD
Ithaca is a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder support
group for individuals in and around Ithaca, NY who have
been diagnosed with (or think they may have) Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder. Meetings are every Monday
at 6:30 p.m. Please call 607-279-0772 for more information.
Reader Is In, Tompkins County Public Library1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM, Youth Services. The Reader Is In consists of
a group of volunteers who are available to share stories
with children of all ages during their visits to the library!
Reading aloud to children helps them develop early literacy skills and a life-long love of reading. Share a story
with one of our vounteers.
Rescue Mission Food Pantry , 9am-11am, 618 West
State St. Ithaca, Baskets available at the Rescue Mission
Food Pantry consist of three meals a day for three days
for each person in the family. Info., www.htctc.org.
Safety in the Early Years, Cayuga Medical Center.
Accident and injury prevention, first aid for choking and
infant
CPR.
Fee,
Info.,
274-4408
or
www.cayugamed.org.
Spanish Classes, 1pm (Intermediate), 2pm (beginning), Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg.
Tai-Chi, Increase your balance, sense of body awareness and well-being. Mondays 3:30-4:30pm.
Registration required. Info., www.ithacaymca.com.
Three Chord Monty performs at Sunny Days, 123 S.
Cayuga St., Ithaca (across from the library) 11:30am1:30pm. $5 suggested donation.
VOICES Multicultural Chorus Rehearsal, 7-9pm,
Ithaca Unitarian Church Annex, 2nd floor, 208 E. Buffalo
St., Ithaca, Come at 6:30 to register or online at
http://ithacacommunitychoruses.org/g-voices.
Watercolor Painting, 10am, Ulysses Philomathic
Library, Trumansburg.
Women's Self-Defense, Mondays 7-9PM, Special
personal defense and safety training workshops for
women and teen girls only. Professional instruction,
confidence, practical techniques, body language and
performance. Seishi Honbu, 15 Catherwood RD. Ithaca,
(607) 277-1047 www.seihijuku.com.
Yoga School, Yoga on Grass in Washington Park,
Ithaca, Monday and Friday mornings at 9:30am, June 15
- Aug. 31. Info., www.yogaschoolithaca.com.
Zen Meditation Practice, Every Monday 5:306:30pm, Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell, founders Room.
Sponsored by the Ithaca Zen Center. Prior sitting experience or attendance of an orientation session required to
participate.For information or to schedule an orientation,
contact Tony @ 277-1158 or Marissa @ 272-1419.
Everyday
Abovoagogo Studio is a fun urban outpost for training in the fine arts and a place for events. Classes for
kids start at 4 years old, after school, Saturdays and
during school breaks. Call Stiller 607 262 6562 or
Check out the website for more information abovoagogo.com.
Acting Out New York, 171 The Commons,
Professional actress and Coach teaches on-camera acting. Put your kid in the spotlight and discoverwhat a difference the performing arts can make in the life of your
little star. Info., 310-717-5405 or visit www. actingoutnewyork.com.
After School Personal Enrichment M-F, Program
registrations, open for all school age children. M-F.
Seishi Honbu, 15 Catherwood RD. Ithaca, (607) 2771047 www.seihijuku.com.
Ahimsa Yoga Center, DeWitt Mall, Ithaca. A traditional yoga center with class levels ranging from Deep
Relaxation through livel IV Asana. Info., 607-280-0190
or visit www.ithacayoga.com.
Al-Anon, 9am, 518 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, Meeting
open to anyone affected by another person’s drinking.
Info., 387-5701.
Anna’s Movement Arts, Kids Yoga, Figure Skating,
and Dance for ages 2 to adult. Information www.annagoehner.blog.com.
Auburn Public Theatre, 8 Exchange St., Auburn.
Workshops and shows for all ages. Info., 315-2536669 or visit www.auburnpublictheater.org.
Birkram's Yoga Classes, Bikram's Yoga is 26 postures with two breathing exercises, 90 minutes in a
VERY warm room. Classes every day. Info., (607) 2699642 or www.bikramyoga.com.
Bright Red Bookshelf Book Drive, The Family
Reading Partnership, located in Ithaca, New York, is a
coalition of organizations, individuals, schools, libraries
and businesses that is working to create a "culture of literacy" by promoting family reading practices in the community and beyond. If you have gently used books to
donate please contact:
607-277-8602, Email:
office@familyreading.org.
Cascades Indoor Waterpark, Open to the public 7
days a week. from 12noon to close. Call 1-800-9552754 of visit http://cascadesindoorwaterpark.com for
information or to purchase tickets.
Cass Park Ice Skating, Monday - Friday, 9:30am11:30am; 11:45am-2:15pm; 2:30pm-5pm (5:30 on
Fri); Friday & Saturday Evenings, 7 - 10 pm; Saturday &
Sunday, 2:30 - 5:15pm.
Cass Park Pool, 701 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca. Public
Swim hours will be 12-7 pm on Weekends, 1-7 pm
Weekdays, Thurs., June 26th - Fri. Aug. 15th. Info., 607273-1090 or http://www.cityofithaca.org/departments/iyb/cass/pool.cfm.
Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Diabetes
Education, Learn the skills you need to manage your
diabetes. On-going classes held at the Cayuga Center
for Healthy Living. 5th floor, Island Health Center. For
information, 607-252-3590.
Cayuga Lake Seido Karate, 17 Ridge Rd., Lansing.
Karate for youth and adults. Schedule and information
at www.cayugaseido.com or call 607-533-6049.
Climbing Wall "Kaylee's Climb", Daily Beginner
Climbing Fun, indoor individual / group instruction and
parties. Seishi Honbu, World Seishi Karate
Headquarters, 15 Catherwood Rd. Ithaca, for
Information
call:
(607)277-1047
or
www.seishijuku.com.
Consumer HelpLine, Trained volunteers are available
to help consumers explore their options regarding various consumer issues including: New/Used Car
Warranties, Credit, Money Management, Home Repairs,
Home Maintenance, Insurances, Landlord/Tenant Rights
& Responsibilities, Scams/Frauds, Merchandise
Selection, Merchandise Complaints, Lead Based Paint
Issues, Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality, Working with a
Contractor, Radon Ventilation. Call 272-2292 weekdays,
10 am to 2pm.
Cornell Cooperative Extention of Tompkins County,
615 Willow Ave., Ithaca. Workshops, Events and
Infomation available at http://ccetompkins.org or call
607-272-2292.
CSMA Classes, Please visit http://www.csmaithaca.org/ for course descriptions, faculty bios, and to
register online. Need-based scholarships are available.
Enroll online, in person, by mail, or by phone (607) 2721474.
Finger Lakes Fitness Center, Center Ithaca, lower
level, Ithaca. Open 24hrs with a wide range of services
including group classes and personal training. Info.,
607-256-3532 or visit www.fingerlakesfitness.com.
Food Resource Schedule, Find a full schedule of
dates and times for food pantries in Tompkins County.
The complete list can be found on the Human Services
Coalition of Tompkins County website at
www.hsctc.org/index.php?page=local-food-resources or
call 211.
Freeskool Classes, Calendars with complete class
descriptions are being distributed throughout Ithaca and
are available online at http://ithacafreeskool.wordpress.com/class-descriptions.
Tai Chi Classes, Monday through Sunday, Taoist Tai Chi
Society 1201 N. Tioga St. (old Fall Creek Pictures bldg.).
For health, healing and fullness of life try Taoist Tai Chi.
For listing of class times visit us at
http://www.ithaca.newyork.usa.taoist.org/, e-mail ithaca.ny@taoist.org or call 277-5491.
The Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd, Binghamton,
Lots of things to see and do. Free weekend programs
and Tuesday's Tales and Tunes also Tremendous
Thursday's and many more learning activities. See
schedules for exact times, Info., www.thediscoverycenter.org.
The Mini-Sub, Sciencenter, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
Noon-5pm. Come play inside this immersion theater and
take a peak at ocean life. A permanent exhibit developed
as part of the museum's Connect to the Ocean exhibition. 272-0600 or www.sciencenter.org. 601 First St.
The State of the Art Gallery, 120 W. State St., Ithaca;
it is open 12noon-6pm, Wednesday-Friday, 12noon-5pm
on Saturday and Sunday.
The Yoga School, 141 The Commons, Ithaca. Ithaca’s
source for the study of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Raja
Yoga,
Info.,
607-592-4241
or
www.yogaschoolithaca.com.
United Way of Tompkins County Volunteers
Needed, community volunteers needed to serve on its
Fund Distribution and Evaluation Review Teams. These
volunteers will evaluate local health and human services
organizations’ program outcomes and help to award the
donations received during the UWTC Community
Campaign. Info., Meg Cole at mcole@uwtc.org or by
607.272.6286.
Submit Your
Calendar Listing:
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Classifieds
ReUse
ReUse Center: Affordable furniture,
housewares, building materials, computers, electronics, more. Open daily
Triphammer Marketplace. www.fingerlakesreuse.org (607)257-9699. Donations
welcome. Nonprofit organization _
Antiques
SNOOTY FOX ANTIQUES
Come and Shop with Dick & Jane Classen
Open Saturdays 9-7
and by appointment
607-564-3369
snootyfoxantiques.com
21 Taber Rd • Newfield NY
Just off Rt. 13 at the Newfield Exit
Automotive
Gifts
Cat Boarding
CNY Photo Gifts, Give the Gift that
says you care. www.cnyphotogifts.com
Employment
Problems at work? Know Your
Rights!
Contact
607-269-0409
www.TCWorkersCenter.org
Music Director/Organist - - Musical
training or experience with choral and
or bell directing and keyboard/organ
required. Send resume with qualifications to Trumansburg United Methodist
Church; PO Box 628 Trumansburg,
NY 14886. Attention: Peter Cooke or
email tumc@fltg.net. Call 607-3879024 for more information.
ATOMIC TABBY
CAT BOARDING
Excellent Long-Term Boarding Rates
http://www.drydenpetandhome.com/
Cat-Boarding.html
Call or Text Joan: 607-244-4588
House Calls too!
Website hosting
Announcements
Merchandise For Sale
PONZI'S
18th & 19th Century
Country & Formal
Furniture & Accessories
RESTORATION
AVAILABLE
Volunteers Wanted
• Refinishings
• Repair Work
• New & Old
Paul and Connie Polce
9838 Congress St., Ext.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-5248 Open Daily 9-5
www.ponzisantiques.com
Event Listings: Email details to
jgraney@twcny.rr.com. The deadline
to submit items is each Wednesday
at 1pm for the next Monday’s paper.
Women’s Opportunity Center offers
employment and computer training services to low income parents and displaced
homemakers of Tompkins County. Check
us out to find out if you qualify at 315
North Tioga St, Ithaca. 607-272-1520
www.womensopportunity.org
Photography
Book your Family Portrait. Also wedding and Resume Photos. Call
Studio 97 Photography by Kathy
Morris 277-5656.
Volunteers
Needed:
Contact
Southworth Library, W. Main St.,
Dryden. Call 844-4782 for info.
Dryden Community Cafe 1 West
Main St., Dryden. drydencafe.org
Volunteers wanted for a variety of
shifts and positions at the communitycenter/cafe. Stop in for an application.
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Shortstop Deli Open 24/7 at 204 W.
Seneca
St.,
Ithaca
273-1030
www.shortstopdeli.com.
Two Locations to Serve You Best
GreenStar 701 W. Buffalo St. 2739392 & 215 N. Cayuga St 273-8210
Lunch Delivery - Free Lunch Delivery
from the Ithaca Bakery M-F 11am2pm. Call 27-BAGEL.
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lease option, which is important to
her. And she said more specifics are
needed regarding energy issues in
proposals including Travis Hyde’s.
Kiefer unsuccessfully proposed
amending the resolution to reference negotiations to attempt to
secure a ground lease.
Lane noted that some committee
members voiced concern about the
need for more affordable housing in
the city, pointing out that none of
the three proposals presented targeted low-income individuals.
According to Travis Hyde’s official proposal, the Old Library site
would be repurposed and combined
with Lifelong’s property holdings
to leverage a larger development
that provides for greater green
space and a public/private community asset that still fits comfortably
within the mixed neighborhood
context.
The building occupancies will
include new and expanded facilities
for Lifelong on the ground floor,
senior-focused housing on three
upper floors in 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments, and professional
office space at street level.
In addition, amenities for the
building occupants in the form of a
fitness center and community room
are provided. The community room
will also be available for public use,
similar to the function of the community room at the Women’s
Community Building. Tucked into
the wings of the building is a green
space dedicated to community gardens for the residents, but also to be
used for Lifelong outdoor programs
and with views into and out to
DeWitt Park.
This proposal is to purchase the
Old
Library
property
from
Tompkins County at fair market
value and deconstruct the Old
Library and existing Lifelong onestory building at 119 W. Court Street
to create a new four-story, 72,500square-foot sustainably-designed,
mixed-use building. The two-story
building at 121 W. Court Street
would remain as an annex to the
new development, with the intended purpose of providing a place to
stay for families visiting relatives
in the new apartments.
Lane said that, despite the committee’s recommendation, there
could be a push for one of the alternative site plans at the legislature’s
June 16 meeting. “The important
thing is to act on this in June and
get the process moving forward,
because the developers must meet
with city planning officials, and an
environmental review will be conducted,” he said. “We hope to close
on the sale of the building by the
end of this year, or create a ground
lease with the county retaining
ownership of the property.”
The appraised value of the property is $925,000, according to Lane.
The three proposals, as submitted, are posted on the county website at http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/planning/communityplanning/oldlibrary.
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centive is in place, as well as generous production-based incentives
from NYSERDA.
Weaver Wind is working with
Cornell
professor
Rebecca
Barthelmie in the Wind Energy
Research Lab. Barthelmie will
working with Weaver Wind on the
development and modeling phase
when we started this effort, and
that’s what I'm attempting to see
through,” he shares.
And while Weaver is glad that
solar has hit the mainstream, he’s
convinced that wind is just as
important to our future energy
mix. “We need all technologies,
every single renewable technology.
The enemy is fossil fuel, it’s killing
our world, and that must end,” he
says with conviction.
More information can be found
at http://weaverwindenergy.com.
Photo by Eric Banford
Old Library
Art Weaver, founder and president of
Weaver Wind Energy.
of the 15-kilowatt design, and in
the introduction of a small-scale
prototype that will be tested in a
wind tunnel. And then, ultimately,
in the monitoring of the full-scale
prototypes, producing alpha, beta
and production models. “She’s a
world expert in the ‘wake effect,’
and is very interested in field testing these machines,” Weaver says.
Weaver has worked in the solar
energy industry, but left for the
less certain, more challenging field
of wind because (as he puts it),
solar has become less interesting.
“It’s all about how much you can
put in, how fast and at what cost.
And that’s boring to a scientist. I’m
much more interested in the challenge posed by developing a wind
turbine that is as durable as solar.
That beast simply didn’t exist
Old Time Fiddlers’
Gathering Returns
The 26th annual Old Time
Fiddlers’ Gathering returns to
Lakewood Vineyards, 4024 State
Route 14, north of Watkins Glen,
on Saturday and Sunday, June 20
and 21. Bring your family, friends,
instruments and lawn chairs to
enjoy this Fathers Day weekend
music festival.
The Fiddlers’ Gathering features seven performances on the
main stage overlooking vineyards
above Seneca Lake and includes
free workshops and opportunities
to jam with old friends and new.
The event is part of the Folk
Arts Program of The ARTS
Council of the Southern Finger
Lakes. The festival brings together
traditional fiddlers from New York
State to celebrate and share our
regional musical heritage.
The event is free and open to the
public. Coco’s Cafe and Ahhh La
Cart food trucks will be serving up
food and Lakewood’s tasting room
will be open.
For more information, visit
folkARTS@eARTS.org or call 607962-1332, ext. 206.
“It’s Party Time! Whether for graduation,
business, family or for a fun time with
friends, T-burg Shur Save serves up a
tasty fruit platter. Fruit tastes great and is
so satisfying on a warm summer’s day.
Visit our deli and order your meat,
cheese, and veggie party platters too!
Stop in today and shop our in-store flyer
for friendly neighborly service and prices
so low you’re always shur to save!”
~ The T-burg Shur Save Produce Team
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Tompkins Weekly
June 15