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FREE 2014September• Celebrity Recipe by Cheryl Ladd
• CNY Calendar of Events• A New Leaf for CRMC by Mark Webster• Spotlight on Art by Roberta Dixon
• Utica Greens Recipe by Chris Xaver• Center for the Arts Corner• Cortland Chamber On The Move
Ithaca & Cortland
Northeast Classic Car Museum
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Norwich’s Car Museum Featuring Over 160 Restored and Original Classic Cars
Explore and Renew Your Appreciation for the Beauty of Nature in the Finger Lakes
Clothes for the Whole Family!
Trader K’s
Shelly White has helped hundreds of businesses throughout Upstate and Central New York automate
their operations through the use of QuickBooks.
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Bianchi Consultants
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, NY
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Trader K’s
Content, Editorial and Publishing Team:
Principal, PhotographyRogerWilliamTheise
Principal, Graphic DesignScottHopko
Copy EditorSophiaMarkoContributing WritersRobertaDixonChrisXaverDanielHayesBobHaightJayChristian MarkWebsterDr.SuzettePace
Circulation10,000printedAll content © 2014 What’s HOT Magazine all rights reserved.Nopartofthismagazineoronlinecontentmaybereproducedorre-publishedinanywaywithouttheexpressconsentofthepublishers.emailinfo@whatshotmagazine.comPhone:607-423-2133or607-591-0830What’s HOT MagazinePOBox45Cortland,NY13045
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Back to School!Welcome to the September issue of What’s HOT!What’sHOThighlightsthebestofdining,arts,entertainment,andsomuchmoreintheCortlandandIthacaareasandbeyond.
Designedwithexceptionalphotographs,articlesofinterest,communityconnections,andanenthusiasmforourbeautifulregion,What’sHOTwillinspireyoutoseekoutalllifehastoofferincentralNewYork.Lifestyle.Leisure.Shopping.Cooking.Business.RealEstate.Health&Wellness.Recreation.Theatre.Travel.Tourism.Treasures.Education.Exploration.Enrichment.Motivation.Inspiration.Alittlebitofanythingthat’sup,andnothingthatsdown.Ifit’shot,we’vegotitcovered.
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A new leaf: “Team CRMC” MED BY Mark WeBster
One of my greatjoys as a parentwas experiencedon the soccer fieldwhen my childrenwere young. Formany years I vol-unteered to coachtheir teams andthoroughlyenjoyedencouraging thekids, sharing theiraccomplishments
andhelpingto taketheir individualandcol-lectiveskillstonewlevels.Withinthecontextofthegame,thereweremanylifelessonstobelearnedandIembracedthose“teachablemoments”whentheypresentedthemselves.InmyprofessionallifeI’veseenmanyofthoseskillsresurface.Albeitinamuchdifferentcon-textbutnevertheless,myleadershipstylehasalways been more like that of a coach. It’soneofthecompetenciesGodhasgivenme.
As a leader it’s important to recognize thatyoumaynotbe themost talentedperson inthe group. The diverse players on the teambringawealthof talentandasacoachmyjobistohoneandharmonizetheirskills,en-couragethemandprovidefeedback.Since thestartof2014,wehavehadgreatsuccessrecruitingnewteammemberstoCor-tland Regional Medical Center. Within thefirstsixmonthsof theyear, twelvenewlead-erscametoCortlandtoserveinvariousman-agerroles throughout theorganization.Thissummer we welcomed four new physicianswithawidevarietyofbackgroundsandmed-icalspecialties.CRMChasbecomeatalentmagnetforourcommunitybringingindividu-alsfromasfarasAlbany,SyracuseandBing-hamtontoshareinnovativeideasfortheben-efitofthepatientsinCortlandCounty.The team continues to expand as we growournursingteamsaswell.Opportunitiesareavailableinavarietyofareas. Ourdaugh-ter is a Registered Nurse and I am always
conscious of the fact that patient care andhospital reputations are directly related tothecompetenceandcompassionofnurses.Iappreciatenursessincetheyusetheirhands,headandheartdailytomaketheworldbet-ter,onepatientatatime.Healthcarecertain-lyisaspecialcallingandoffersanopportu-nitytomakeadifference.AtCRMC,welookforwardtowelcomingevenmoreindividualstotheteam.Tolearnmorevisitwww.cortlan-dregional.com/careers.
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“A hidden gem…a treasure in our own backyard…a beautiful trip down memory lane.”
ThesearejustafewofthewayspeoplehavedescribedtheNortheastClassicCarMuseuminNorwich,NY.Featuringover160restoredand original classic cars from 1899 throughthe1970s,theNortheastClassicCarMuseumis well worth the trip. Just an hour from theCortlandarea, theMuseum treatsvisitors likefamily.Friendlyvolunteersgreetguests,guidethem through the exhibits, answer questions,andtalkabouttheirfavoritecars.Arelaxedat-mosphere,periodmusic,andbenchesplacedthroughouttheMuseummakesvisitorsfeelasiftheyhavetakenastepbackintime.
Besure toallowyourselfample time toenjoytheexhibits–notonlywillyoufindsomefavor-itemodelssuchasDuesenberg,Auburn,Cord,Chevy, Ford, Pierce-Arrow, and DeSoto, youwill also find some lesser-known models suchasVictor,Waverley,Kaiser,andMora.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is hometothelargestcollectionofFranklinsonexhibit.Franklins,madeinSyracusefrom1903-1934,wereanair-cooledluxurycarfavoredbynota-blesofthedaysuchasCharlesLindbergh.TheMuseum’sPost-Warexhibitwilldelightfansofchromeandfinsaswellasthosewholovemus-clecars.OriginalvideosandperiodfashionsenhancetheMuseumexperience.
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Location:24RexfordStreetNorwich,NY
Phone:607-334-2886
E-mail:[email protected]
Facebook: NortheastClassicCarMuseum
Blog: classiccarmuseum.blogspot.com
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum
The Northeast Classic Car Museum
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is open 7days per week from 9am-5pm. Admission is areasonable $10 per adult/$5 per student. Lo-catedat24RexfordStreet,Norwich,NY13815,theMuseumoffers freeampleparking. It is fullyhandicap-accessibleandhas5motorizedcarts,awheelchairand2strollersavailableforuseatnocharge on a first-come, first-served basis. Groupdiscountsareavailablewhenbookedinadvance,andtheMuseumcanevenhostcateredeventsforup to 300 people. More information about theMuseumcanbefoundatwww.classiccarmuseum.orgorbycalling607-334-2886.
Museum Hours of OperationOpenDailyfrom9amto5pmClosedonThanksgivingDay,ChristmasDay&NewYear’sDay
Museum admission ratesMembers-FREEAdults-$10.00Students(6-18years)-$5.00Children(under6)-FREE
Car Clubs & Group toursPlease call ahead to make specialarrangements for your group. Groupadmission discounts and expandedvisitationhoursareavailablewithad-vancenotice.
special FunctionsHost your corporate meeting or after-hoursprivateparty in theMuseum!Wecanaccommodateupto300peopleinourNBTBankEventCenter,andournewmeeting room features wi-fi and smart-board technologies for up to 40. [email protected].
“A good, moist cake, that is perfect to have with coffee or hot cocoa in the morning or when company comes over to visit.” - Jay Christian
DiRECTiONS: Greaseandfloura13by9inchbakingpan.Preheatovento350degrees.Mixtogetherflour,bakingsodaandspices.Inaseparatelargebowl,useelectricmixertocreamshorteningandsugar.Add eggs and beat well. Mix in flour mixture, alternately with coffee,beginningandendingwithflourmixture.Fold inchoppedapplesandnutmeatsand/orraisins.Pourintogreasedpan.Bake45to55minutes.Coolcakecompletelyonwirerack.Serves8to10.
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Foradecade,ShellyWhiteownedandoper-ated Account-Ability, a successful bookkeep-ing, payroll, and tax firm in Cortland. Afterworkingwithavarietyofsoftwareprograms,Shelly quickly learned that QuickBooks wasasuperiorproductandchosetobuildabusi-nessonit. In2009,shesoldAccount-Abilityandlaunchedhernewbusiness,BianchiCon-sultants,tofocusoneverythingQuickBooks!
After 14 years, Shelly’s passion and missionremains to help business owners get a solidhandleon thefinancialendof theirbusiness.She has built her reputation on providingprompt, courteous and accurate servicesthroughout the country. Her attention to de-tailandcustomizationforeachclient iswhatsetsherapart. It isn’teasyforbusinessown-erstoexposetheirfinancialinformationtojustanyone,butShelly’scapabilityand trustwor-
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Shellysuccessfullyservesherclientsbykeep-inghereducationcurrent.Shehasanexten-sive accounting background, holds a Mas-ter’s degree in Education, and is certified inallversionsofQuickBooks.Sheisoneofonly200 members of the Intuit Premier Resellerprogram, a team of local experts in technol-ogyandsolutions integrationwhoworkwithsmall-to-medium sized businesses to resell,implement, and support QuickBooks and In-tuit Connected Services such as credit cardprocessingandpayroll.
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Shelly’s clients consist of businesses thathaveanywherefromoneemployeetohun-dreds.Businesstypesrangefromretailers,wholesalers, contractors, manufacturers,
non-profits,wineries,farmer’sco-ops,medicalprofessionals,lawyers,andotherserviceproviderstoindustriessuchashospitality,insurance,e-commerce,propertymanagement,andmore.
Shelly’scommitmentandpassionforhercareerisamajorpartofherlife—butthereismoretolifethanwork.ShellyandherhusbandDickareareanativesandlivein theircountryhomejustoutsideofMcGrawwith theirdog,Ladyandtheircat,Bowsie.Theyhavethreegrownsons,severalwonderfulgrandchildren,andalargeextendedfamilytheyenjoyspendingtimewith.Shelly’shobbiesincludeflowergar-deningandreadingandenjoysvolunteering.WhileherfaithinGodiscountedasthesinglemostimportantaspectofherlife,beingNannaisaclosesecond.
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“Shelly White is outstanding in her expertise in accounting and her knowledge of the QuickBooks software, but what makes her stand out from the rest is her loyalty and dedication to her custom-ers. Shelly has been working for our company since 2009. I had no previous experience with QuickBooks, but with her competent teaching skills and continued guidance she has assisted me to a level where I feel confident in maintaining the accounting records for our five companies. Shelly White is like working with an old faithful friend that you trust beyond measure.” –SueYamanofDavidYamanRealtyServices,Cortland,NY
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Cortland Chamber On The MoveBIZ BY BOB HaIGHt
The Affordable Care Act is Small Business FriendlyTheCortlandCham-ber of Commercehas taken on therole of Navigatortoassistpeopleandsmall business own-ers signing up for
healthinsuranceonNewYork’sHealthInsur-ance Marketplace. We’ve been doing thissince the Marketplace opened last October.Wewalkpeople throughthestepsofobtain-ing insurance and are here to answer ques-tions.Everythingwedocanbedoneonyourownbutwithafewhundredpeopleunderourbelt, it has given us a wealth of experienceand the ability to work through questions orissuesthatmayarise.
Smallbusinessesinourcommunityhavealsoparticipatedwithustogainhealthinsuranceforownersandemployees. Inafairlyshorttimewecanshowyouwhatyouroptionsare,giveyouprices,andestimatewhatyoucouldsave through the taxcreditsoffered. Manysmall businesses qualify for the tax creditsanddependingonyouremployeecountandtheiraveragewage,youcouldgetback50%ofwhatyoucoverfortheirinsurance—aniceadvantage,andverysmallbusinessfriendly.
Soundenticing?We’rehappytoexplainfur-therandthereisneveranyobligation.Infact,if you employ less than 50 full time equiva-lentemployees,youareundernoobligation,now or in the future, to offer insurance. It’ssimply a nice incentive to attract and retaingood employees. Can you treat owners,managers, and hourly employees different-ly? Absolutely, and we’ll show you how.Thisservice isoffered toallareabusiness
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Can this be confusing? You bet it can, andthat’s exactly why we’re here to help you.Ifyou live inorhaveabusiness inCortlandcallus,evenifit’sjusttoaskquestions.Ifyouare our neighbor in Tompkins County, yourChamberofCommerceisofferingthesameservices,feeltogivethemacall.
TheCortlandChamberwillcontinuetokeepyouupdatedinWhat’sHOT,butasalways,feel free to call our office with questionsaboutanyofourprogramsorbusinessesinour area (756-2814). The Cortland AreaChamberofCommerce...Investment in Busi-ness… Investment in Community.
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is for thebirds—and for you. It’s right in your back-yard,tuckedamidtreesandwetlandsat159Sapsucker Woods Road. Try guided begin-ner bird walks each weekend in SapsuckerWoods,ledbymembersoftheCayugaBirdClub. Learn new things at the long-runningMonday Night Seminar series. Be there thiscomingOctober18,from10:00a.m.to3:00p.m.,fortheLab’sannualMigrationCelebra-tion. Visit anytime to explore and to renewyourappreciationforthebeautyofnatureintheFingerLakes.Evenifyoudon’tmakeittotheLabinperson,you can be involved its globe-spanning re-search. More than 200,000 people partici-pateintheLab’scitizen-scienceprojects.Thatcouldmeanwatchingbirdsatyourfeedersinwinter (FeederWatch.org), monitoring nestsinspring(NestWatch.org),orreportingsight-ingstoeBird(eBird.org)anytime,anywhere.
TheLab’sAllAboutBirdswebsitewelcomes12 million unique visitors each year to helpanswerquestionsaboutbirds(AllAboutBirds.org). And the Lab’s live Bird Cams offer un-paralleled first-hand views of birds and theirfamilies (cams.allaboutbirds.org). The freeMerlinappmeansyouhaveabirdIDexpertclose to hand wherever you go (AllAbout-Birds.org/MerlinApp).TheCornellLabofOrnithologyisanonprofitmembership organization whose research,education,andoutreachismadepossibleby78,000membersandsupporters.Readontolearnmoreabout theLabandhowyoucantakeadvantageof thisuniqueplaceandallithastooffer.Duringyourvisit,youcanwanderovermorethanfourmilesofwood-chippedtrails.WatchforstatelyGreatBlueHeronsstalkingfishandlook for some of the more than 200 otherspecies of birds that have been recorded in
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Sapsucker Woods throughout the year. Usespotting scopes at the observatory’s wall ofwindows to focus on Red-winged Blackbirds,Belted Kingfishers, and Ruby-throated Hum-mingbirds. Relax as you contemplate what’saflutterinthealways-busyTremanbird-feedinggarden.
Intheobservatoryrightnow,amassivenewmu-ralistakingshapeunderthetalentedfingersofartist JaneKimdepicting theevolutionofbird-life.Yourearsgetaworkoutatthenew“SoundRing”sculpturecreatedbyworld-famousartistMaya Lin. Enjoy bird art on the walls, watchhigh-definitionmovies,listentobirdandanimalvoicesinthesoundstudio,orfind“birdy”giftsattheWildBirdsUnlimitedstore.
SomescientistsattheLabstudyanimalcommunications,usingsound tounderstandpopulationsizesand thehealthof indi-viduals,onlandandunderwater.SomeanalyzeDNAtode-codeevolutionaryrelationshipsor thedynamicsofdiseases.Othersusetheobservationsofcitizenscientiststolearnwhichspeciesareintroubleandwhereconservationisneeded.Edu-cationexpertshelppeopleconnectwithnaturethroughonlinecoursesandmiddle-schoollessons.TheLab’sMacaulayLibraryarchivecontainstheworld’slarg-estcollectionofbirdandanimalsounds.Videographersandsoundrecordiststraveltheworldtocollectmaterialforthear-chivewhichisusedbyscientists,students,museums,andevenHollywoodmovie-makers.“Our central goal is to promote environmentally sound deci-sions based on science. We need a critical mass of people ‘thinking globally and acting locally’ to preserve the environ-ment and its creatures, keeping this a world in which beautiful birds will always grace the skies and fill the world with song.” – Dr. John W. Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab
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Spotlight on Art: Thoughts and QuestionsART BY rOBerta dIxOn
Submittingartworkfor inclusion in jur-ied exhibits is oneway to networkoutside of local artcircles. I decidewhich ones to en-ter based on thetheme describedin the prospectus;for example, if it’sa show about ab-
stractionoruseofcolor,Iknowthatmyworkwillbeappropriate.Originally,Ididn’tpayattention to location,but I finallygota littlemoreselective(realistic?)becauseshippingtoCaliforniacanbepricey!
Whenaccepted,Ialmostalwaysattendtheopening receptions. I’m very interested inseeing how the exhibit has been curated,whichhassuchahugeimpactontheoverall
visualexperience.ButIthinkwhatIlookfor-wardtomostismeetingandstrikingupcon-versationswith randomgalleryvisitorsandtheotherexhibitingartists.Listeningtoalloftheartopinions,explanations,andhistoryisthought provoking and enlightening. Thesespontaneousconversationsaboutcreativityoffernewandrefreshingpointsofview.
IthinkthereasonwhyIfindtheseopeningsso invigorating is that I prefer three-dimen-sionalhumancontactthatincludesvoicein-flectionandbodylanguage.I’mnotahugefan of social media, and I don’t believe inlivingmylifethroughthelensofaviewfinderor via a screen that reflects or records onefacet or sliver of any particular moment.I feel the same way about viewing art. Forme,experiencingitinpersonisanecessaryimmersion.Technologyservesmanypurpos-es,butusingatabletorsmartphonetolookata4ft.x6ft.,heavilytexturedworkofart
will not convey the energy and excitementthat emanates when viewing it in person. Idon’t believe a communication device canrealisticallyreflectthetruepowerandscaleofartwork.
Art is about more than what it says whenstandingalone.Itneedsaviewer’spresenceandemotionalreactiontoaddmeaninganddimension. It’s the same with other nones-sentials thatadd toourquality of life—suchasdessert.Showmeall thetantalizinganddelectableimagesyou’dlike,butI’llstillpre-fermycrèmebrûléeliveandinperson.
Roberta Dixon is an artist who lives and paints in Ithaca, NY. She currently has work on display in the Southampton, NY, Cultural Center and the Loft Artists Association in Stamford, CT. Contact: rdixonart.com or [email protected]; studio visits by appointment.
32 What’sHOTSeptember2014
Twenty years ago, Dryden native Karen Sci-arabba followed her twenty-something wan-derlust and moved to sun-scorched Arizona.Despitehavingtheopportunity toexperiencethe concerts, cuisine, social dynamics andweatherofanareapracticallyoppositethatofUpstateNewYork,thepredominantaspectofArizonathatstuckinKaren’smindwasitssec-ondhandclothingstores.
The idea of merging contemporary brand-name and label clothing while creating lesswaste(andfeweremptywallets)byrepurpos-ing clothes at discount prices seemed like anaturalfitfortheIthacaarea.Yet,therewasn’ta single shop in the Ithaca area that fulfilledthoseneeds.KarenSciarabbahadfoundher
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Twodecadeslater--whichincludedonemoveto Ithaca, one husband and business partner(Jay), one son (Dane), and countless memo-ries—Karen’s vision has grown from a shakyfirstyearofamassingenoughclothingtoopenupshopfromsalesanddonationsfromfamilyand friends, to moving to a tiny, 900-square-foot store on the outskirts of the Ithaca Com-mons,towhatitistoday:apairofsprawling,4,000-square-foot stores where men, womenandchildrencanbuy,sell,andtradethelatesttrendsinclothing,footwearandaccessories.
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thehilariousandpoignantCenterfavorites,theFourBitchin’Babes.AnewcomertoaddtoourportfolioofperformancesisAmericanIdolstarandsinger/songwriterCrystalBowersox,whomakesarareup-stateappearancethisfall.
CNY’sfinestperformersandmoviesareontapforFridays. The Tri-Cities Opera Company performs“Pinocchio” for the kids in a free performance inOctober,andthenreturnslaterinthefallforaCasa-blancaEveningofdinnermusicfortheadults.InSeptemberandOctober,TheRockGardenArtGroup, a collective of area artists, exhibits theirworkfortheninthyearinarow.MelissaSarathasaone-womanshowinourgallerytotakeusthroughtheendoftheyear.WehaveDickensinDecemberwitha1930sradioplayformatof“AChristmasCarol,”andourThurs-dayNightFreeshowsfeaturethatsametroupeof
actors portraying—for the first time in a radio playformat—Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” We also haveMichael Lasser with Cindy Miller and Alan Jonesbringing us “An Evening of Hoagy Carmichael,”and as a gift from us to you, an eight-piece bandperformingatributeVanMorrisoninDecember.Andifallthatwasn’tenoughforyourart,music,andculturalsenses,“TheSoundofMusic”comesoutofC4ACTinOctober.Cometakeadvantageofourfall journeyheadingtowards our tenth anniversary. Oh, did I mentionthatwearedoingtheGoldenTicketagainthisfall?Not only do you get everything I just mentioned,we’regivingawaymoneyaswell—lastyearitwasalittleover$14,000.Onbehalfofthevolunteers,theboard,andthestaff(Teri),Imustsaythankyousoverymuchforsupport-ingthisorganizationforthelast tenyears.Wewelook forward to themanyyears tocome.Remem-ber,itonlyworksifyou’rehere!Seeyouatashow!
Daniel HayesArtisticDirector/ConsultantCenterfortheArtsofHomer,Inc.www.center4art.org
Center for the Arts CornerENT BY danIel HaYes
This fall as we begin ouryear-long celebration, wecontinue our tradition of su-perbperformances,wonder-ful and sometimes provoca-tive art exhibits, music anddanceclassesforyoungandold alike, education and fit-ness,andsomuchmore.On our stage this fall, webring back a few favoritesfromthepastandanewonefor the future. Enjoy favor-ites like the multi-Grammywinning Texas Swing bandAsleepattheWheel,Gram-my winner and AmericanFolk/PopiconJanisIan,and
CrystalBowersox
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August 9Homer, NYCruisin Sock HopVillageGreen,HomerNY.Musicfromthe50’s–60’sandclassicoldcarsfrom5pm–8pm.Formoreinformationcall607749-2161orvisitwww.homerny.org.
August 13Cortland, NYOutdoor Movie Night “Epic”Moviebeginsattwilight,.ConcessionavailablebyDrew’sDogs.Bringblanketorchairs.Nochargeformovie.Formoreinformationcall(607)753-4928.
August 13Homer, NYOld Timers Band7pm,CourtHousePark,CortlandNY.Freeconcert.Bringalawnchairorblanketandenjoythemusic!
August 17ithaca, NYFound in ithaca: Antique & Vintage FLEA MarketThe FOUND FLEA!TheFOUNDFLEAisanAntique&VintageFleaMarketwhichtakesplaceonthethirdSundayofeachmonthMaythroughOctober.Itfeaturesfiftyoftheregion’sbestantique&vintagedealerswhosetupforthedayintheparkinglotatFOUNDinIthaca(ayearroundAntique&VintageMarketplace).AttheFOUNDFLEAyou’llfindanoutrageousarrayoffantasticandfunkyantiqueandvintagetreasuresforyourhomeandgar-den.Furniture,vintageclothingandjewelry,“Mantiques”,artandmore!Younameit,we’veprob-ablygotit!FOUNDinIthaca227CherryStreet607-319-5078.Admissionisfreeandthereisalwaysplentyoffreeparkingonthestreetandinneighboringlots.OnFOUNDFLEAdaysFOUNDinIthacawillbeopenfrom9am-6pm.
August 20Cortland, NYOutdoor Movie Night “Planes”Moviebeginsattwilight,.ConcessionavailablebyDrew’sDogs.Bringblanketorchairs.Nochargeformovie.Formoreinformationcall(607)753-4928.
August 21ithaca, NYM&T Bank Summer Concert SeriesTheDowntownIthacaSummerConcertSeriesisafreeoutdoorconcertseriesheldeveryThurs-dayeveningoutsideofthehistoricStateTheatreon100W.StateStreet.Thisfamilyfriendlyvenuefeaturesbothlocalandnationalactsperformingmusicingenresincludingjazz,blues,reggae,folk,countryzydeco,bluegrass,rock,andmore.Theseriesispromotedregionallyandattractsadiverseaudience.Withitsoutdoorbeerandwinegarden,thisisafavoriteamonglocalsandvisitorsalike.StateTheatreofIthaca107WStateSt.Ithaca,NY607-277-8679.www.stateofithaca.com.
August 23-24Little York, NYCortland Celtic FestivalSaturday10am-6pm,Sunday10am-3pm,DwyerMemorialPark,LittleYork.55acresofbeautifulparksetting-agreatfamilyfriendlyfunandeducation-alevent.IrishDancersfromacrossNYS,Celticfood&giftvendors,CelticMusicians,PubTent,MedievalSCARe-enactors,Pipe&DrumBands,andKidsGames.FamousmusclesandbrawninourClassAChampionshipHeavyAthleticsoftheScottishHighlandGamesonBOTHDAYS,includingawomen’sdivisionofheavyathletics.Admission.Wheelchairaccessible.Formoreinformationortobeavendor,clanorperformer,[email protected],visitwww.cortlandcelticfestival.com.
August 24McGraw, NYMcGraw Fire Department Car ShowThecarshowincludesfireequipment,antiquecars,motorcycles,tractorsandmuchmore.TheshowisheldattherecreationcenteronClintonStreet,McGraw.Formoreinformationcall607836-4123.
Aug 21- Sept 1Syracuse NYThe Great New York State FairNYStateFairgrounds,Syracuse.The2014NewYorkStateFairisfromThursday,August21throughLaborDay,Monday,September1.Gatesopenat8:00amdaily.Exhibitbuildingsareopenfrom10:00amto10:00pmTicketsare$10.00each,Children12andunderarefree.www.nysfair.org.
September 5ithaca, NYWelcome Back Students PartyAllCornellUniversityandIthacaCollegestudents,whetheryou’reaMastersstudentoracollegefreshman,areinvitedtoDown-townIthacatoenjoydiscountsatDowntownIthacaeateries,freewineandbeertastings,livemusic,andmore.IthacaCommons202EStateStreetIthaca,NY607-277-8679.www.www.exploreithaca.com.
September 5ithaca, NYFirst Friday Gallery NightDowntowngalleriesandarthousesofIthacahostexcitingFirstFridaymonthlyeveningrecep-tionsfortheirlatestartexhibits,showcasingtheworkoflocal,national,andinternationalartists.Withanaverageofnineteensitesparticipatingmonthly,thiseventhasgrowntobeacan’tmissmonthlyevent.FirstFridayGalleryNightofIthacahasalittle
somethingforeveryone.Besuretocheckoutthegalleryafterhourseventsaswell.IthacaCommons202EStateStreetIthaca,NY607-277-8679.www.www.exploreithaca.com.
September 6Cortland, NYOutdoor & Sportsman Show10am-4pm,JMMcDonaldSportsComplex,4292FairgroundsDr.Seebusinessesavailableinourregionthatcatertooutdooractivitiesandsportsinpreparationforthefallandwinteroutdoorseasons.Featuringcamping,fishing,hunting,boat-ing,archery,forestry,hobbiesandmore.DantheSnakemanwillalsobeinattendance!Admission$5atthedoor,childrenunder16freewithadult.
September 26Cortland, NYCortland Memorial Foundation Harvest of GoldSUNYCortlandAlumniHouse29TompkinsStreet6:00-9:00pmPleasejoinusforthe2014HarvestofGold!ThisyearwewillberecognizingtheAmesfamily(Bud,DianeandJohanna)fortheirleadershipandserviceCortlandRegionalMedicalCen-terandtheCortlandCommunity.Ticketsalesarelimitedto250at$50eachandwillbeavailablemidtolateAugust.AllproceedswillbenefitCortlandRegionalMedicalCenter.Formoreinformation:[email protected].
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BONUS: GreensareanexcellentsourceofvitaminA.
Cal 94 (From Fat 32) Total Fat 4g (Sat Fat 1g) Chol 10mg Sodium 647mg Total Carbs 8g (Fiber 2g Sugars 0g) Protein 5g Vit A 31% Vit C 8% Calcium 12% Iron 6%
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