The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Earth Day celebrations
Earth Day at GSC
An extraordinary Earth Day Extravaganza will be held at the Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota to raise awareness of the earth’s environment and call for the protection of our planet.
April 22 is Earth Day and the GSC will be celebrating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can make a terrarium, create a tote bag out of a seed bag, paint with moss/ mud/berries, play nature games, and hear from guest speakers. The event will also include a Boy Scout Troop 43 encampment, campfire cooking, drum circle, announcement of Arbor Day bookmark contest winners, tree planting, and music.
This is a free event to remind each of us that saving the environment is everyone’s job. Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), former Governor of Wisconsin and founder of Earth Day, said “The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
Join in this family fun and education day that will inspire, build awareness and develop conscious stewardship. This Earth Day, find out, what is the Earth to you?
The schedule for the day is as follows: 10-11 a.m., Breakfast with bagels, coffee, hot cocoa; 10:30-11 a.m., Sustainability 101; 11 a.m. to noon, Wetland Yoga; 11:30 a.m. to noon, Learn to Plant a White Pine Tree; 12:30 p.m., Campfire Cooking with Boy Scout Troop 43 Encampment; 1-1:30 p.m., Music with Donna Butterfield; 1:30 p.m., Bookmark Contest winner announced; 1:45-2 p.m. Spider Ry-
back, Conservation Hero; 2-2:30 p.m. Brian Patterson and Renee Roman Nose, Tree of Peace Planting Ceremony; 2:30-3 p.m. Brian Patterson and Renee Roman Nose, Origin of Sustainability; 3 p.m., Learn to Plant a White Pine Seedling; 3:30 p.m., Drum Circle; 12-5 p.m., Sustainable Crafts; 12:30-5 p.m., Nature Games.
Senior Coffee Hour
Senior Coffee will be open Tuesday, April 24 from 9-11 a.m. at Stockbridge Methodist Church, Route 46. The event is free. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call Tamie at (315) 495-6660.
Estate seminar
Attorney Robert K. Hilton III will provide a free Estate Planning Seminar at Canastota Public Library on Wednesday, April 25 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lawson Community Room.
Participants will learn about Estate Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Asset Protection and Nursing Home Eligibility. Other topics will include Revoca- ble and Irrevocable Trusts and how to protect minor or disabled children.
Questions are encouraged throughout the talk. Coffee and desserts will be served.
The program is free and for informational purposes.
If you have any questions about the seminar, feel free to contact Hilton at (315) 624-9600 or via email at rkh@hiltonlawny.com. The Canastota Public Library is located at 102 W. Center St.
Sherrill Earth Week
On Wednesday, April 25 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sherrill residents may bring items to the Transfer Station at a discounted rate. Coupons must be purchased at Sherrill City Hall prior to dropping off items. At the Transfer Station, the attendant will collect half of the necessary coupons (example: mattress, usual rate, four coupons; discounted rate, two coupons). Eligible plastic and recyclable items may be dropped off for free.
Park, street and local clean ups. Residents and organizations are invited to come together to clean up their blocks, local parks, etc. Groups can choose areas and the city will provide bags, gloves and other necessary materials and arrange for pick up of collected items. Please contact Brandon Lovett, Sherrill City Manager, blovett@sherrillny.org or (315) 363-2440 for more information.
Please note: proof of Sherrill residency will be required. Visit www.sherrillny.org for more information about these events.
Paddington 2
Cazenovia Public Library will present two free screenings of “Paddington 2” on Friday, April 27 at 3:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The 2017 live-action animated film is based on the stories of the character Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond.
Paddington is now settled in with the Brown family and has become a popular member of the local community. While searching for the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington discovers a unique pop-up book for sale and picks up a series of odd jobs to buy it. When the book is stolen, Paddington and the Browns work together to unmask the thief and recover the gift.
The film is rated PG and runs 103 minutes. Free popcorn provided. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library.
Erie Canal exhibit
Cazenovia Public Library will host a travelling exhibit throughout April commemorating the bicentennial of the groundbreaking for the Erie Canal. “Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal, 18172017,” includes an online exhibit, as well as a physical display that travels to different libraries throughout the region.
The exhibit includes four standing banners/ posters that tell the story of the canal’s construction, historic significance, and impact. The display also features an Android tablet that allows visitors to browse the companion online exhibit.
The archival images were selected from the Empire State Network’s New York Heritage digital collections and the Digital Public Library. The exhibit is sponsored by a Humanities New York Action Grant. The Central New York Library Resources Council or- ganized the logistics.
The library will also present two programs in celebration of the Erie Canal. Author Michael Keene will discuss his book, “The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America,” on Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m., the local Irish cultural group, Craobh Dugan will present “The Irish and the Erie” — a musical tribute to the Irish immigrants who helped build the canal. Additionally, the library’s lobby display case will feature Erie Canal-related information and images through the end of the month.
Theorem painting
Madison County Historical Society’s Heritage Handicrafts: Leisure Arts Workshop Series will present an Art of Theorem Painting workshop on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pamela Vogan Lynch, a professional artist and retired Director of Art for the Oneida City School District, will be the instructor.
Theorem Painting is an early American decorative technique that dates back to the first half of the 19th century. It was a leisure art form that enabled the average non-professional artist to create acceptable art forms for decoration and personal enjoyment. Participants will learn the steps of theorem painting to create an original painting of their own. All materials will be provided. This workshop is for adults and children ages 13 years and older.
The cost is $30. Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information contact the Madison County Historical Society at (315) 363-4136 or history@mchs1900.org.