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Attention Bigs: You must also have permission from your Match Support Specialist before you participate in any of the following activities.
ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU LINKS
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Monthly BBBS Event:
August Events:
Thursday August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st
Free Family Friendly music on the commons - CFCU Summer Concert Series. 6:00pm – 8:30pm on the Commons Thursday August 3rd, 10th, and 17th Free outdoor concert - Myers Park Concert Series 6:30pm – 8:30pm @ Myers Park, 1 Lansing Park Rd, Lansing, NY 14882 Lansing Parks & Recreation Department invites you to bring your dinner, coolers, and lawn chairs and enjoy pleasant Thursday evenings on the lake at Myers Park listening to some great bands. Friday August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th Free Movies in the Park 7pm @ Stewart Park 8/4 “Moana” 8/11 “A League of Their Own” 8/18 “Guardians of the Galaxy” 8/25 “Hidden Figures” Friday, August 4th Free Outdoor Concert Series at Cornell. Fun, relaxed, family friendly concerts. 7pm – 9pm @ the Arts Quad (In case of thunderstorms or heavy rain, the concert will take place in the Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium in Klarman Hall) Friday, August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th Free Open House Nights at Fuertes Observatory 8pm – 10pm @ Fuertes Observatory (Cornell Campus - Off Cradit Farm Drive near Newman Bowling Lanes. The Fuertes Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday evening, if skies are clear, when school is in session and occasionally at other times. During the academic year, meetings of the Cornell Astronomical Society also take place before the open house nights. Visit http://coursewiki.astro.cornell.edu/Fuertes/OpenHouseNights for viewing status or call (607) 255-3557. No admission fee, but donations are appreciated! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, August 5th, 12th, and 19th Free outdoor concert series - Dryden Music in the Park 6:30pm – 8:30pm @ Montgomery Park, Dryden, NY 13053 Music in the Park Music returns to the Village Green! Bring a blanket and friends and enjoy the free music right in town! Saturday, August 5th Free "how-to" Kids Workshops at the Home Depot 8am – 11am @ Home Depot: 410 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Designed for children ages 5-12, each child will construct a project, paint and embellish, and receive an orange apron. Saturday, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th Animal Encounters feeding series at Cayuga Nature Center 12pm – 1pm @ Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Free admission for matches with a pass - Make sure to pick up your passes from a BBBS staff member. After the encounter make sure to check out the trails and 6-story tree house! Saturday, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th FREE Lego Time Saturdays @ TCPL 2pm – 3pm @ Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Saturday, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th Open Swim @ the YMCA 4pm – 5pm @ YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850 Community swim Free for matches. $1 kids / $2 adults otherwise. Saturday, August 5th, 12th, and 19th Free Summer Concert Series at Taughannock State Park. 7:00pm – 9:30pm. 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886 $5 parking fee per car. Monday. August 7th Nate and Kate kids show 11am – 12pm @ Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 A mix of original and favorite children's songs, plus juggling routines by Ithaca Favorites, Nate and Kate. Recommended for kids up to 8 years of age. Free. Tuesday, August 8th and 15th Music in the Hollow - fun, relaxed family friendly outdoor concert series 6pm – 9pm @ Ellis Hollow community center, 111 Genung Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Free. Thursday, August 10th, Friday August 11th, and Saturday August 12th Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Hangar Theatre 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Showtimes: 10am-11am & 12pm-1pm Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature's most beloved heroines, on her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney's thrilling animated motion picture, Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR.is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. Tickets: $10.00 Friday, August 11th and 25th Roller Skating at Cass Park 7pm – 9pm 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 $7 per person (includes skate rental) $5 without skate rental Saturday, August 12th Fossil ID Day Museum of the Earth 10am – 12pm. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Free admission for matches with a pass – make sure to pick up your passes from a BBBS staff member. Staff paleontologists at the Museum of the Earth and PRI help you identify you most puzzling find, from brachipods to trilobites and funny looking rocks. Included with Museum admission. Saturday, August 12th Lowes kids workshops 10am – 11am. 130 Fairgrounds Memorial Pkwy, Ithaca, NY 14850 Build with wood, learn new skills and gain confidence - just for kids and only at Lowe's. Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th Open Farm Days 12pm-4pm @ various locations. For a list of participating farms visit: http://www.visitithaca.com/open-farm-days Stop at a local farm, visit their crop fields, meet the animals, pick your own fruits and veggies. On Open Farm Days participating farms in Tompkins County will be opening their doors (and barns, and pastures, and more) just for you! Experience life on a local farm and learn about how our food is grown and the people in the community who help bring the farm to your fork! Bring the family for guided tours, samples and products for sale, and stop for other farm attractions along the way! Monday, August 14th Circus Culture Youth Camp Performance 11am – 12pm @ Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Children of all ages and their families are invited to a performance by Circus Culture's Summer Youth Camp! Friday, August 25th SHABBAT IN THE PARK - Shabbat service followed by a potluck dinner and fun in the park. 6:00pm – 7:30pm @ Stewart Park Large Pavilion Congregation Tikkun v'Or (Ithaca Reform Temple) invites all for a short Shabbat service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner and fun in the park. Bring a vegetarian dish to share. Folk dancing and music with TvO band, Azameyra. All are welcome! Email info@tikkunvor.org or call 607-256-1471 for more information www.tikkunvor.org Saturday, August 26th Movie Under the Stars Silent movie 8pm @ Taughannock State Park The 7th Annual Movie Under the Stars Silent Movie Shown Outdoors at the Concert Stage. $5.00 per car parking fee. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Where to go swimming this summer? -Casspark 12-7pm weekends and 1-7pm weekdays (Free admission for matches) -Alex Haley Pool 12-7pm (Free admission for matches) -Taughannock State Park (Park admission $8) -Treman State Park (Park admission$8) -Myers Park in Lansing (Park admission) -Groton Memorial Park pool M-F 12:30-4:30 &6-8pm and Sat-Sun 12:30-4:30pm. Please keep in mind that you should only take your little swimming where Lifeguards are on duty. Where to get Ice Cream this summer? -15 Below (107 E. State St- commons) -Sweet Melissa’s (200 W Seneca St) -Scooby Steeve’s (1415 Danby Rd) -Not My Dad’s (203 E. Main St Tburg) -Purity (700 Cascadilla St) -Trimmer’s (9833 NY -96) -Dennis’ Homemade (1076 Elmira Rd) -Cornell Dairy Bar (255 Stocking Hall, CU) Where to pick fruits this summer? -Ithaca Organics: U-pick strawberry patch is at 316 Cortland Rd, Freeville NY 13068 Strawberries $3/lb -Indian Creek Farm-1408 Trumansburg Rd: U-pick raspberries in July. Deals on Dinner -Agava: kids eat free with purchase of adult meal (one kid per adult meal) on Tuesdays -The Boatyard: has free kids meals on Monday nights with purchase of certain adult entrees -Buffalo Wild Wings: kid's meals are $1.99 on Wednesdays -Maxie's: kids meals are $2 on Wednesday nights -Moe's Southwest Grill: Kids eat free - one kid per adult meal all day on Sundays and Tuesdays | ||||||||||||
Matches get in free in the following places:
Alex Haley Pool: Free swimming. Bring your Match ID Card.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
