The weather forecast changes from 'chance of snow' to 'chance of rain' this weekend, with warmer temperatures...

Fri. Mar 6th 4-5:30pm, weekly teen craft activity at the Sidney Memorial Public Library.

Fri. SUCO Science Discovery Center presents "A Visit from Galileo" at 6pm at the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Dressed in authentic Renaissance attire as Galileo, Mark Thompson- a cantorial soloist and amateur astronomer- tells the fascinating story of "The Father of Modern Science. Admission is free. There are also two planetarium shows planned in coordination with this event (seating is limited for the planetarium shows). Complete details at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/sdc/.

Sat Mar 7th, 11am: Build a Bluebird Nest Box. Free program at Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. Bird boxes will be used at the center to restore depleted bluebird population, but can also be purchased for $10. Bring a hammer if you have one. Registration is requested, call 674-4017.

"Moments in Rock" is a geological exhibit featuring over 25 rock slabs from the Devonian Sea floor to the Ice Age. The exhibit runs from March 7 - April 26 at the Erpf House on Main Street, Arkville. The opening reception is Sat from 3-5pm.

From 6 - 9pm Sat, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta will host an African dinner and movie to benefit Youchaou's School in Kalabonoro, Mali, at 12 Ford Ave, Oneonta. Children may choose to watch the family adventure movie, "Duma," while adults may watch the Cannes Film Festival award-winning movie "Moolaade." $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger. Reservations are requested, contact Annemarie at 432-9198 or hosnedas@oneonta.edu.

Sun Mar 8th: Daylight Saving Time Begins.

Looking ahead:

Tues Mar 10th, SUNY Oneonta Concert Band performs at the Hunt Union Ball Room, SUNY Oneonta, 7:30pm. Info 436-3422.

The Family Services Association will host several parenting groups and workshops in the coming months. Workshops meet at the First United Methodist Church at 66 Chestnut St. in Oneonta. Workshops are free but registration is required, call 432-2870.Workshop topics include: Kids in the Middle, Setting Goals for My Family & Myself, Better Money Management, Super nanny Comes to Oneonta, Loving Discipline, Summertime Fun, and Talking to Kids about Difficult Issues.

Sign up now for Science Saturdays: The next session will be Sat. March 21, featuring 'Art and Light.' Details: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/sdc/. The workshops are already filling up, and an additional workshop may be offered based on the popularity of last month's event.