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September 2016
THE LAKE COUNTRY
A Monthly Ar ts, Events, and Tourism Guide to the
Little Finger Lakes Region of Western New York State
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Paper Mill Falls, Avon —Photo by Cindy Brock
APOG presents 3rd Annual Geneseo Autumn-Wingfest
The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) presents the third annual
Geneseo Autumn-Wingfest on Saturday, September 24, coinciding with Family
Weekend at SUNY Geneseo. The day will be filled with food, live music, contests,
pumpkin and face painting, student performances, and of course, chicken wings!
The Wingfest portion of the event will run from 12 to 3 p.m. on Center Street.
Restaurants from all over Livingston County will set up on Center Street with their
own specialty chicken wings to compete for the prestigious title of “Best Wing in
the Valley.” Tickets will cost $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event, and include a sample of wings from each restaurant. Tickets are available at apog.brownpapertickets.com. All proceeds go to fund the APOG Save the Wall Project.
There will be a wing-eating contest at 2 p.m., where brave individuals can compete
to be crowned the “Champion Chicken Chomper.” There will be a beer tent for individuals 21 and over, and “Wings To Go” for sale. Live music will be provided by
Groveland Station from 12 to 3 p.m. There will also be performances from SUNY
Geneseo student groups. The winning restaurant will be announced at 3 p.m. on
Center Street.
The Autumnfest portion of this event will run from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and include
several different fall-themed activities. At the corner of Bank Street will be a booth
for pumpkin decorating and face painting. At 3:30 p.m., following the announcement of the winner of “Best Wing in the Valley,” the annual Great Pumpkin Race
down Bank Street will begin! All are invited to join in this pumpkin-rolling race for
prizes! There will be prizes for the winner of each heat and a grand prize for the
overall winner.
There will also be a “Pumpkin Hunt” around Main Street, where businesses will
hold a pumpkin-decorating contest and have their final entries on display for guests
to judge. Guests will receive passport cards that include a list of all pumpkin locations, empty spaces next to each location to earn stamps, and a spot to vote on their
favorite pumpkin. After collecting enough stamps by visiting different pumpkins,
guests can then enter their card into a raffle for prizes valued at over $250! Winners
will be drawn at 4 p.m.
For those who cannot make it to Autumn-Wingfest, guests can pick up passport
cards at participating businesses and participate in the “Pumpkin Hunt” starting
Wednesday, September 21. There will be a booth set up from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on
the day of Autumn-Wingfest, where guests can pick up passport cards and enter
their cards into the raffle.
Brave individuals compete to be crowned “Champion Chicken Chomper.”
A Celebration of
Little Finger Lakes History!
Discover the histories of Canadice, Conesus,
Hemlock, Richmond, and Springwater.
Sunday, September 11, 2 pm
Jack Evans Community Center
(Old Hemlock School) 4705 Main Street, Hemlock
Guest Speaker Doug Morgan, Lima Historian,
with other local town historians.
The Autumn-Wingfest will be a fun-filled day of chicken wings, fall fun, and musical
entertainment. More information on the event can be found at the Geneseo Chicken
Wing Festival Facebook page. We hope to see you there!
—Submitted by Caroline Wilson
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Mill Creek Café
Restaurant & Ice Cream Shoppe
located just north of beautiful Honeoye Lake!
Check out our Saturday night
music lineup on Facebook!
September 18 & October 15
9 am to 5 pm
Ride in any of 4 different historical
airplanes! Book your ride online
at www.NationalWarplane.org,
or call (585) 243-2100.
Rides are typically 30 minutes, are weather dependent,
and may require a minimum number of occupants.
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Open Daily, 10 am–4 pm
3489 Big Tree Lane
Geneseo, NY 14454
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A Monthly Arts, Events, & Tourism
Guide to the Little Finger Lakes
Region of Western New York State
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P.O. Box 73, Springwater, NY 14560
585-669-4114 • [email protected]
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NYS Festival of Balloons
to be Labor Day Weekend
The Dansville Airport will be the site of the 35th Annual New York State Festival of
Balloons this Labor Day Weekend, September 2–4, with hot air balloon rides available at each scheduled launch as the dozens of colorful balloons fill the sky. Shaped
balloons—including Puddy Cat, Tweety Bird, and other familiar characters—will
delight visitors of all ages at this family-friendly event.
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Matinees Wednesdays @ 1 pm
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Adults, $8
Seniors/Veterans/Students, $7
Kids 18 & Under, $7 • Matinees, $6
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Hot air balloons have been a site in the skies over the valley since the 1800s. The
Flying Allens had their first flight in 1874 in Dansville—a story of dreams come to
life. Approximately 100 years later the festival was acknowledged as The New York
State Festival of Balloons.
Balloon launches are approximately at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting Friday afternoon
through Sunday evening. This year the festival includes music by Lucky Number
at the Friday evening Kick-Off Party. Jazz Saturday starts at 2 p.m. with the Southern Tier All-Star Jazz Band and at 6 p.m. Full Swing will entertain. Bluegrass Sunday features three groups: Sonic Landscape at 1 p.m., Dutch Hollow Band at 3 p.m.,
and Blind Owl Band at 4 p.m.
Thank you for letting us entertain you since 1921!
For more than a decade it has been the festival’s policy to share a portion of the
weekend profit with the local community. Since 2001 more than $180,000 has been
given to a variety of groups and agencies.
For schedule details visit the web at NYSFOB.com, and like us on facebook: Dansville Festival of Balloons, LTD.
—Submitted by Dorothy Hotchkiss
HONEOYE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
8708 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471 • 585-229-5020
Join Us!!!
Monday, Sept. 12, 10:00 am–Noon
Do you quilt, knit, crochet, hook, etc.?
Do you have any unfinished projects that
you need help with? Do you just want
some company? Join us on the second
Monday of each month for an informal
gathering and hopefully we can inspire
one another.
Canadice Lake
Writers’ Group
Tuesdays, Sept. 13 and 27,
6:30–7:30 pm
Book Talk Group
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 5:30 pm
The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion—
Fannie Flagg’s comic mystery novel about
two women who are forced to re-imagine
who they are and what they are capable of.
Refreshments and conversation at 5:30
p.m. with book discussion at 6:00.
Stop in and take a look!!!
September Silent Auction
AAA Defensive
Driving Class*
Saturday, Oct. 15,
9:00 am–3:30 pm
This class can reduce points on your license and give you a discount on your auto
insurance. Participants must have a valid
driver’s license. Cost is $28. Register and
pay by October 13; space is limited.
The History of the
Ball Canning Jar
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 pm
Mrs. Leslie Giering will lead us in a celebration of canning and the famous Ball jar.
See a unique collection of jars and learn
about the company’s evolution and connections to Western New York.
*Call the library at 585-229-5020 to register for these events!
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Livonia Fire Department to hold
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On September 11, the Livonia Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony
to commemorate the sacrifice of firefighters, police officers, and uniform military
personnel who lost their lives on 9/11/01 in the terrorist attacks on our country.
This is the 15th anniversary of those attacks and we must not forget what happened on that day or the terrible loss of life that resulted.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. at Fire District Headquarters located at 4213 South Livonia Road (Route 15), Livonia. Parking is very limited, but
on-site parking is available for the handicapped and media.
Free parking and shuttle service will be provided from the Livonia High School
beginning at 8:30 a.m. Shuttles will return attendees to the parking area immediately following the ceremony.
The Patriot Guard and representatives from fire departments from around the region will be participating as well as representatives from law enforcement and the
military. Also assisting with this memorial will be Livonia student musicians.
Keynote speakers will discuss the attacks that took place on 9/11/01, as well as
the many changes that have occurred to our nation since that time and the impact
on our daily lives.
The largest relic from Ground Zero in Western New York is the centerpiece of a
permanent monument located at the Livonia Fire Department. This 3900-pound
piece of steel and concrete that stands 14 feet tall and came from the World Trade
Center was dedicated on 9/11/2011, the 10th anniversary of the attacks.
Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
For additional information please contact Robert Dewey at 585-520-1372 or email
[email protected].
—Submitted by Rob Dewey, Livonia Fire Dept.
Enjoy an antique car parade
and a day of family activities
at Springwater’s Fall Festival
The Springwater Bicentennial Committee and the Springwater Fire Department
have joined forces to present the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 24, from 1
to 6 p.m. at the Springwater Fire Hall at 8145 South Main Street.
The event commences with an antique or classic car, tractor, truck, motorcycle
and hot rod parade at 1 p.m. Youngsters are also welcome to decorate their bikes
and become part of the parade. Parade will leave the fire hall, proceed north to
Depot and turn right to School Street to the Larry Canute Memorial Park, make
a sweep into the park, and exit from the park on Mill Street to South Main Street,
and finish back at the fire hall where prizes will be awarded for best motorized types
of vehicles and best bicycle entries. Anyone who wants to enter in the parade is
asked to contact Tom Canute, Sr. at 669-2429 as soon as possible.
The day’s events will include: a petting zoo, music, food and drinks for $1, balloons
from 2 to 3 p.m., games, hayrides, and a bonfire. There’s also space for non-profit
organizations to set up; contact Tom Canute for further information and to reserve
your space.
—Submitted by Judy Tripp-Neu
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Springwater Music Fair expands with 2-day event
frozen custard made with fresh fruit, local fresh organic produce, or farm-fresh
eggs (including duck eggs)? Come and shop along our street of farmers, food producers, artists, and craftsmen. Take time to buy some award-winning kettle corn
and fill your pantry, root cellar, and cupboards as you enjoy our “fair!”
Nature will inspire your creativity while making a stick person with its own personality or a bark boat that floats, or choose from a variety of other hands-on activities.
Join in the music scene and shake, rattle, or roll with your very own homemade
music instrument.
Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy building their own fairy house. Use items from
your walk on the woodland trails at Punky Hollow or use materials from our woodland stash. Take your creation with you to enjoy in your very own garden.
The Springwater Fire Department’s firefighters will be on hand, with their fire
truck, to tell you about the fire truck and fire safety.
The 8th Annual Springwater Music Fair & American Crafts Show (formerly
known as the “Springwater Fiddlers Fair & American Crafts Show”) will be at
Punky Hollow Farm, 8277 Pardee Hollow Road, Wayland, on Saturday and Sunday,
September 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. It will be the same great
event as in past years with new features: now the fair is a two-day event that includes a larger performance tent with headliner bands scheduled, an expanded
events calendar throughout the two-day event, and more food and entertainment
abound! Admission is $10 per day, free for children under 10, and will go on rain
or shine. This year the celebration is in honor of the Springwater Bicentennial.
In two jam-packed days of music you will hear traditional old-time fiddling, as in
previous years, plus American roots, Irish, Zydeco, rockabilly, world-ternative, and
many more kinds of music ringing in the beautiful hills surrounding Springwater.
Music entertainment on Saturday will be Brothers Blue, The Dady Brothers, Li’l
Anne & the Hot Cayenne, and The Buddhahood. On Sunday will be Howie Lester
& Friends, Watkins & the Rapiers, The Crawdiddies, Bobby Henrie & the Goners,
and an all-music jam from 4:30 to 5:30 with Dutch Hollow Girls, Buffalo Suzuki
String Kids, Tasty Parker, Knives and Forks, Allen Hopkins and Jim Clare, The
String Chickens, and more.
If you play an instrument, learn something new in one of the workshops and join in
the fun at one of our jamming tents with Howie Lester and blues fiddle, Mark Weeg
and bluegrass fiddle, Ben Haravitch with clawhammer banjo; Joe Dady with the
pennywhistle, or John Dady teaching songwriting.
The kids can join Cathy McGrath for a highly active family program of favorite traditional singing games and songs. Everyone will dance, clap, and sing in a celebration of creative movement, self-expression, and friendly cooperation. Cathy uses
her guitar, banjo, lumberjack puppets, a flute, and a pennywhistle in her program.
New for 2016—the Suzuki String kids will be having a Suzuki Strings Petting Zoo,
allowing other kids to explore their string instruments. Experience the thrill of
plucking a string or playing with a bow on your favorite string instrument.
The artists who exhibit with us say this is their favorite show. One thing’s for certain—they have become family to us. And every year we add to this amazing talent
by finding new and exciting arts and crafts from the Finger Lakes Region. You’ll
love strolling around Punky Hollow, selecting the most unique gifts: cigar box guitars, gourd art, Native American story paintings, repurposed animal feed bags,
hand-blown glass, folk art crafts, basketry, photography, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, clothing, beadwork, pottery, woodworking, textiles, furniture, spoons, pillows
and soaps, leatherwork, metal, and stone.
Our Springwater Music Fair food vendors will delight you with everything from
fresh healthy local seasonal Finger Lakes dining, to a locally-owned family restaurant with award-winning family recipes and nightly house specials to down-to-earth
right-off-the-grill hots, hamburgers, sausages, not to mention funnel cakes and fried
dough. Now you can top all this off with a great cup of coffee and your choice from
many fabulous baked goods and a variety of ice creams.
Our Springwater Music Fair food processors and farmers will provide you with an
array of freshly prepared jams, jellies, and pickles hand-packed from family recipes.
We will have maple syrup from the trees of Springwater and the surrounding Finger
Lakes Area along with many maple products, including Maple Fluff. How about
Seating is limited, so please bring your own chairs. No dogs, other than service
dogs, and no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds.
For a complete schedule of events; lists of visual and performing artists, food
vendors, and workshops; or, registration information or details; please go to:
www.springwatermusicfair.org.
The Springwater Music Fair and American Crafts Show is an all-volunteer, not-forprofit organization brought about to promote the love of music and crafts in the Finger
Lakes Region.
This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant
program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew
Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley
Council on the Arts at the Livingston Arts Center, a member supported organization.
—Submitted by Denise Lowery
Editor‘s Note: Last year eight-year-old Hayden McLean of Rochester wrote an
essay for a school assignment describing his experience at the 2015 Springwater Fiddlers Fair & American Crafts Show. He recently mailed it to me. Here
is his essay:
A child’s perspective—
“Fiddlers Fair Fun”
by Hayden McLean
One day my mom and I went to Grandma’s house so all of us could go to the
(Springwater) Fiddlers Fair.
On the way to the Fiddlers Fair we almost ran out of gas, so since we didn‘t
have much gas, we coasted down the hills. Soon we came to a gas station.
Phew! At last we got there! Well, not quite. We had to park our car, get out,
and go on a bus to go there.
The first thing we did when we got there: we ate. I had such mouth-watering food! I had an Italian sausage, Pepsi, Cheetos, and we shared a funnel
cake. Yum!
Soon we checked out some booths. The first one was the candy one. Mom
said I could only have one piece. I got strawberry pop rocks. Yum! One of
the other booths had guitars made out of cigar boxes and toilet seats! The
last booth we went to was the kids’ arts and crafts. I made about five crafts:
1) a straw flute, 2) this thing that you bob up and down, 3) an egg shaker,
4) a fairy house, and 5) a bark boat (really floats)!
Soon we watched the fiddlers fiddle. My mom and I were still hungry so we
got a taco. I just loved it! Soon it was time to go. Man, I just can’t wait ’til the
next Fiddlers Fair!
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Motorcycle Rodeo!
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The American Legion Riders Chapter 905 will host a Motorcycle Rodeo on Saturday,
September 17, at the Larry J. Canute Memorial Park behind the American Legion
at 7998 School Street in Springwater. Registration starts at 10 a.m., and games
start at 12 noon. All motorcycles must be street legal and registered.
Come and try out your motorcycle skills or just watch. Entry will be $5 per person
with a new in the wrapper item of clothing to donate, or $10 without the clothing
item. Kids under 16 will be admitted free.
Canoe and Kayak
Rentals on
Canadice &
Hemlock Lakes
Games will include: Slow Race, Ride the Plank, Paintball Target Shoot, Roadkill
Roundup, and other events. Entry will also include a Bike Show, with voting by
participants. Trophies will be supplied by Sick Bros of Dansville.
Call ahead for
reservations
585-669-9512
Enjoy live music, DJs all day, door prizes, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Food and
drinks will be available for purchase. This is a family event—no alcohol allowed.
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All proceeds will benefit the veterans at the Bath VA Hospital.
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Finger Lakes Fiber Festival—more than just a party
spinning, how to skirt a fleece, basics of spindle spinning—all these and more are
free learning opportunities at the festival.
Vendors, too, are admitted with care. A wide variety of wares is desired so that
people new to any craft can find the basics while the more experienced have a great
chance to locate the hard-to-find items they need. Quality and variety abound—raw
and processed fiber of all types, brand name and indie-maker yarn and tools, books
and DVDs, synthetic and natural dyestuffs, patterns and kits, buttons, every kind of
yarn imaginable, beads and finished goods, too. All vendors must have the great
bulk of their wares oriented to fiber pursuits in one manner or another to even be
considered for a space.
The acronym for the Finger Lakes Fiber Festival—FLFF—could just as easily stand
for Friendly Learning Fiber Festival. The FLFF, sponsored by the Genesee Valley
Handspinners Guild, holds all the same attractions as the really big festivals—
classes, vendors, competitions, exhibits, demonstrations, designated areas to informally hobnob with other spinners and such folk—but these parts are all designed
to function together as a two-day educational excursion into spinning, knitting,
weaving and all the other fiber arts. Held the third full weekend of September (the
17th and 18th this year) at the Hemlock Fairgrounds in Hemlock, this festival
prides itself on a friendly and nurturing atmosphere that encourages all attendees
to learn something new.
The mission of the Genesee Valley Handspinners Guild is to “preserve the ancient art of handspinning by increasing our understanding and improving our
own skills, and to share this knowledge with all regardless of age and/or gender.”
The guild has taken this mission to heart and created the festival, not just for people already immersed in fiber pursuits, but to attract and educate the wider public. Now in its 22nd year, the festival’s enthusiastic steering committee works
tirelessly to craft an event that makes beginners feel welcome, and experienced
crafters feel appreciated.
Classes are a cornerstone of the festival and teacher proposals are carefully considered. While a definite focus is given to beginner and advanced techniques in handspinning, a cross section of other disciplines is selected, too—knitting, weaving,
felting, crochet, and more. It’s a rare fiber artist who doesn’t practice multiple fiber
pursuits and often one craft leads to another. Recognizing that not all festival attendees want to devote a block of time to a class, the FLFF also boasts a very large
roster of free demonstrations throughout the weekend which perfectly suits the
“watch and learn” type of student. How to handle specific fibers, how to use particular tools, multiple felting methods, weaving on different types of looms, charka
The FLFF also hosts guilds and clubs of other disciplines so that one may find and
network with people who focus on different but related crafts. These include guilds
for weaving, knitting, lace making, rug hooking, other spinning guilds, master gardeners (as many dyers grow their own plant materials), rug hookers, sock-knitting
machine users, and even a rabbit rescue group with lots of helpful information on
rabbit husbandry to aid established or would-be angora bunny owners.
The competitions—the Skein and Garment Show and the Fleece Show—are designed to give entrants and onlookers pertinent information, not just scorecard
numbers and ribbons. These competitions are not limited to guild members! Entries are encouraged from near and far, and provisions can be made for mailing
items. The judges selected by the festival committee are experts in their fields and
give helpful and encouraging feedback on all entries. The display of entries is carefully arranged so that each item shows to best advantage, and inspiration fairly leaps
off the stage to even the most casual observer. Beautiful, functional, whimsical, excellence of technique, artistic, innovative, daring—all these terms can be applied to
the display of entries and all are accurate. Sponsors wishing to recognize and show
appreciation for items in a myriad of categories (such as Best Novice Spindle Spun
Skein, Excellence in Knitting, Best Felted Wearable Article, Best Handwoven Article including Handspun Yarn, and the Vernabelle Freund Memorial Award for Best
Lace Article Made With Handspun to name just a few) donated over $800 in cash
and prizes in 2015. Fleeces that have been judged and are for sale will have helpful
comments to guide buyers to the right fiber for their projects.
A legion of volunteers is organized to make sure events run smoothly. From parking cars and overseeing demonstrations to manning the information booth and directing students to classes, each volunteer works to make things run smoothly and
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opportunities provided.
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Local historians to present “A Celebration of Little Lakes History”
Come, relive a piece of our local history at a special event at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,
September 11, at the Jack Evans Community Center at 4705 Main Street in Hemlock. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to help defray expenses
will be welcome.
Doug Morgan, Lima Historian and our guest speaker, will present on the glorious
past of Hemlock and Canadice Lakes. Doug has studied the region’s history for
many decades and puts on a very entertaining show.
Historians from Hemlock, Canadice, Conesus, Richmond, and Springwater will also
be present with interactive displays and presentations about their towns.
Margaret and David Bott have been the historians of Canadice for decades now and
have compiled a vast knowledge of the rich history of Canadice. Did you know that
there was a newspaper called the Canadice Chronicle? Did you know that there was
a Coykendall Hotel in Canadice that had a ballroom?
Lore and Vince Disalvo, of the Friends of Long Point Park, will show restored photos of the steamships that served Conesus Lake until the early part of the last century. Did you know that the propeller from the steamboat “McPherson” was found
on the bottom of Conesus Lake? Did you know that there was an aviation school
at McPherson Point circa 1915?
Rick Osiecki will talk of the history of Hemlock lake and village. Did you know that
the first train to arrive at the Hemlock station was in 1896? Do you know why there
was a road that ran the entire length of the east shore of Hemlock lake? Did you
know that the sewage from the cottages on Hemlock lake was collected in buckets
and removed to preserve the quality of the lake waters?
Joy Lewis is the Richmond Historian and will be wearing an authentic dress from
the 1870s. Did you know that Honeoye Lake was once considered to become a
reservoir for the City of Rochester? Have you ever heard of the Fiddlers Picnic
that ran for decades and was started at the Reed homestead? Did you know that
Frederick Douglass once spoke at the United Church of Christ in Honeoye?
Judy Tripp-Neu is the Springwater Historian and will tell us about the Springwater
Bicentennial being celebrated with ongoing events planned for this whole year. Did
you know that the Miller Lure Company of Springwater produced fishing lures for
30 years? Did you know that the Cannon Factory produced earphone headsets that
were used in the World War? Did you know that Clara Mack of Springwater wrote
her stories and published them in a book called Thoughts by a Country Woman?
We all know that Hemlock Lake has long been a
reservoir for the City of Rochester. But, did you
know that it once was ringed by cottages with inns,
steamships, and hotels ready to cater to the throngs
of visitors each summer? Lima Town Historian
Douglas Morgan will take us on a slide show of the
history of Hemlock Lake and how it went from a
wealthy playground to a public sanctuary.
You may know Hemlock and Canadice Lakes as pristine waters nestled in lush,
wooded hillsides, where the loudest sounds may be the call of a loon, or the stroke
of a canoe paddle. For over 100 years they have been the water reservoirs for the
City of Rochester. But did you know that not so long ago the lakes were a mecca
for summer visitors and were surrounded by hundreds of cottages and large elegant hotels served by trains from Rochester and beyond? Steamships plied the
waters, delivering guests to their destinations around the lakes. Even before the
railroad era, the lakes were the home of our resilient ancestors who lived in small
hamlets, with saw mills and flour mills, churches and schools, all of which have
long ago disappeared.
Luckily for those of us who are interested in the past, the history of our area is well
preserved in photographs, paintings, narratives and artifacts, which have been lovingly preserved by dedicated historians from our surrounding communities. Come
to see what they have worked so hard to preserve.
Prior to the historical event, a chicken barbecue with all the fixings will be available,
from Smitty’s Catering of Springwater, starting at 12:30 p.m. The cost of tickets for
the meal—which includes a half chicken, salt potatoes, beans, coleslaw, and a roll—
is $10 each. Tickets are available by calling Mary Lester at 585-259-7115, Mike
Barnard at 585-703-9890, or Rick Osiecki at 585-472-6300.
—Submitted by members of the Jack Evans Community Center Organizing Committee
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Since 1961, the Naples Grape Festival is held every September in the Naples Valley
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regional music, and cuisine. This year’s festival will be on Saturday and Sunday,
September 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. ’til 5 p.m., at the Naples High School grounds
and across the street at Memorial Town Hall, rain or shine.
Over the years the festival has showcased the finest artisans of the Finger Lakes.
All of the art displays are reviewed by a jury of independent artists to insure the
selections for sale are handmade and high quality. The exhibits offer a large variety of merchandise for sale on both the Memorial Town Hall and the Naples High
School grounds.
Local and regional musical artists and bands will perform both days, providing an
assortment of rock, blues, jazz, and original music to get your feet tapping and your
heart singing. Performers on Saturday include Susanna Rose, Ronnie Lickers,
Woody Dodge, and Funky Blu Roots; on Sunday is Emily Ann Capicchioni, Jim
Drew, Ruddy Well Band, and Funkout.
Judging for “The World’s Greatest Grape Pie Contest,” sponsored by Joseph’s Wayside Market, begins Saturday at noon. Winners will be announced and presented
with trophies and checks at the end of the judging.
Festivals and great food go together, and this festival has a marvelous selection
of edibles to choose from. A wide variety of food vendors will offer something for
everyone’s palate.
And what would a grape festival be without wine? For a $15 admission, you can
sample wines on sale by any of the vendors at the wine-tasting tent behind Memorial Town Hall; sealed bottles of wine will be for sale at each winery table. (Please
sample moderately and keep in mind that no alcoholic beverages may be consumed
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With over 200 artisans’ works, you’ll
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So make your visit a day (or two) to enjoy everything grape that the Naples Valley
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Livingston Arts to host openings of two artists
Livingston Arts will host the opening of two member artists
at the Apartment One Gallery on Thursday, September 1,
from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no charge and the public is welcome at the opening reception.
The opening will highlight the work of Patrice Case in
“Thinking Out Loud” (metal and clay) and Terry Finch in
“Imagination Creation” (digitally-enhanced photography).
Case has been a member of the SUNY Geneseo Faculty since
1989. Her specializations are silversmithing, metalwork, and
contemporary jewelry design. She has exhibited her work in
12 states throughout the country and in Cobá, Mexico.
“Every little crack in the pavement, the texture of gravel, or
pile of pebbles becomes inspiration for my art”, states Case.
She describes her newest exhibit as “less material specific
than my previous metal work. It is more expressive and
with an attitude of fresh play.”
Finch is a self-taught photographer from Wayland. Since his
retirement, he has made constant companions of his camera
and computer. He is also an avid user of social media, extending his reach nationally. “The title ‘Imagination Creation’
speaks to the span from a photograph to the final image.
The photograph becomes a starting point in my work,” says
Finch, who is also self-taught in many advanced graphics
programs.
The exhibit will be on display at Livingston Arts, 4 Murray
Hill Drive, Mount Morris, from September 1 through October 29. Gallery hours are 12:00–4:00 p.m., Tuesday through
Friday; and 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday. The public is welcome to attend. Admission is free, donations are welcome,
and memberships are available. For more information, mail
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Outreach Director, Livingston Arts
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on page 2). Events by community or nonprofit groups only. No classes or workshops. The deadline is the 15th of the preceding month (or the 16th if the 15th falls on a Sunday).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner, first Thursdays, by
Hemlock United Methodist Church. 4:30–7:00 p.m.
at the Hemlock Fire Hall, Rt. 15A. Donations benefit Food Pantry and local needy. Old-fashioned
creamed chicken over biscuits, mashed potatoes,
salad, homemade desserts, coffee, tea, and milk.
Takeouts available. Hemlock UMC, 367-3138.
Opening Reception, for art exhibits by Patrice
Case and Terry Finch at Apartment One, Livingston Arts. (See article above.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Homesteaders Club, 7 p.m. If you are interested
in gardening, small scale farming, canning, preserving, or anything else homestead related, this is the
spot for you. This month enjoy a beginner’s look at
beekeeping! Jessie will bring in tools and talk about
her first year in beekeeping. Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple Ave., Cohocton. (585) 384-5170.
War encampment, great food, Hairdressers for
Hospice (to benefit Teresa House), wine tasting,
gifts and prizes, and music all day: Parade Bands
Jam Session, Steel Alchemy, Community Steel
Drums, and Full Swing Band.
Barnfest, 4 p.m. at the Old Bloomfield Big Red
Barn (6525 Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield. (See article on page 11.)
One-Year Celebration Party! It’s our first anniversary at the gallery and Dansville ArtWorks is
throwing you a party: art demonstrations, music,
hourly specials, hourly giveaways, cake, and more!
Open to the public. Dansville ArtWorks, 178 Main
St., Dansville. 585-335-4746,dansvilleartworks.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
A “Celebration of Little Lakes History” at the
Jack Evans Community Center, Hemlock. (See article on page 8.)
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Livonia Fire
Department. (See article on page 4.)
FRIDAY–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2–4
NYS Festival of Balloons, Dansville. (See article
on page 3.)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Kidding Around Downtown: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crafts for kids (free/donations accepted) and
ArtWorks’ famous “sidewalk sale” tables; gallery
open to 3 p.m. (Last chance to see Summer Exhibit and John Adamski Retrospective!) Dansville
ArtWorks, 178 Main St., Dansville. 585-335-4746,
dansvilleartworks.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Springwater Webster Crossing Historical Society Annual Pulled Pork Dinner at the museum.
Noon until gone. 8130 Route 15, Springwater.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Springwater Bicentennial Committee meeting,
at the Springwater American Legion, 7 p.m. Celebration plans are being made. All are welcome.
Spaghetti Supper, Honeoye United Church of
Christ, 8758 Main St., Honeoye. 5–7 p.m. Adults,
$6. Takeouts available. A portion of the profits will
be donated to the food pantry.
Teen Advisory Board, 6–7 p.m. The Cohocton
Public Library is looking for motivated teens to help
re-program the library! Design programs you want
to attend, decorate your own space in the library,
and create a float for the Fall Foliage Festival.
Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple Ave., Cohocton.
(585) 384-5170.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Fall Exhibit Opening Reception: Dansville
ArtWorks kicks off its first-year anniversary with
this fresh exhibit of 2- and 3-D artwork. 5–7 p.m.
Light refreshments. Free, open to the public.
178 Main St., Dansville. 585-335-4746, dansvilleartworks.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Make It and Take It—Open Makerspace: We
provide the supplies and you create your own art
piece! Free/donations accepted. Open to the public;
families welcome. Dansville ArtWorks, 178 Main
St., Dansville. 585-335-4746, dansvilleartworks.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Livonia’s 14th Autumn in the Village, 11 a.m.–
6 p.m. Parade at 11 a.m., arts and crafts, zip line,
bounce house, karaoke, mechanical shark, petting
zoo, bike raffle, pony rides, balloon mania, Civil
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Auxiliary Dinner at Honeoye-Hemlock American
Legion Post 1278, 4931 County Rd. 36, Honeoye.
Complete beef stroganoff dinner. $6. 4 p.m. until
gone. Proceeds to benefit local veterans. We welcome you!
DIY Chalk Boards, 5–6 p.m. School is back and
it is time to get organized! Recycle old metal baking
pans or platters into these beautiful chalk boards!
Arrive right at 5 p.m. to paint your pan, while they
are drying we will work on our chalk board writing
and then decorate your chalk board before you
leave. Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple Ave.,
Cohocton. (585) 384-5170.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & 25
LeTourneau Christian Camp’s Blessed
Hope September Luncheon, at 11 a.m. will
feature local author, singer, blogger, and artist,
Marji Stevens. Program and lunch is only $12.
Please call 585-554-3400 on or before September
9 to make your reservation or email lccmail@
letourneau.org.
Naples Grape Festival. (See article on page 9 .)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
David Church & Terri Lisa, 5 p.m. (doors open
at 4 p.m.), Maxfield Hose Memorial Building, 8181
Maxfield Road, Naples. “Most requested artist”
and “star” of RFD-TV’s “Midwest Country,” David
Church, and his wife, Terri Lisa, bring you music
from the iconic Hank Williams to roots/retro
country music! Tickets: Phone 740-974-9885 or
585-749-1843. Reserved: $20, general: $15. Refreshments available for purchase will benefit
Naples Fire Auxiliary.
Motorcycle Rodeo, Larry Canute Park, Springwater. (See article on page 6.)
Steak & Clam Dinner, at the Springwater
American Legion, 7998 School St., Springwater,
5–7 p.m. $22 for 2 dozen steamed clams, steak,
corn, salt potatoes, and baked beans. Limited 50
tickets. For tickets contact 585-669-2300 or 585669-9372. Sponsored by Springwater Sons of the
American Legion Post 905.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & 18
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Felting Bee, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Whether you are trying out felting for the first time or have a project in
progress, join us for a fun night of Needle Felting.
We will have books, materials, and an instructor
on hand to help inspire your creativity and answer
your questions. Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple
Ave., Cohocton. (585) 384-5170.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Book Club, 12 p.m. Come join us for a friendly
discussion of The Round House, by Louise Erdrich
at the Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple Ave., Cohocton. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be
served.
Book Talk Group, Honeoye Public Library, 8708
Main St., Honeoye. The All-Girl Filling Station’s
Last Reunion,Fannie Flagg’s comic mystery novel.
Refreshments and conversation at 5:30 with book
discussion at 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Community Spaghetti Dinner or Meatball
Sub, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Donations accepted but not
required. Presbyterian Church of Livonia, Rt 20A,
Livonia Center (1.4 mi East of Livonia Library).
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Springwater Music Fair & American Crafts
Show. (See article on page 5.)
ONGOING:
The Finger Lakes Fiber Festival, Hemlock
Fairgrounds. (See article on page 7.)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Spaghetti Dinner at the United Methodist Church
of Livonia, 21 Summers St., Livonia. 5–7 p.m.
Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread,
finger food desserts. Adults, $7; children 10 and
under, $3. Takeout available.
Free Community Meal, Richmond Fire Hall,
Main St., Honeoye. 2 to 4 p.m. Open to everyone!
Sponsored by Little Lakes Church. For more
information, call Darryl at 683-0989, e-mail
[email protected], or go to our website:
www.littlelakeschurch.org.
Countr y & Blue Grass Jam, 3–7 p.m. at East
Bloomfield United Methodist Church (2 Park
Place at the corner of Rts. 5 & 20). There will be
lots of musicians, awesome music, excellent food,
and tons of fellowship! All are welcome! Musicfree! Meal: adults $6, children 5–12: $4, under 5
free. Email [email protected] for more info.
Every 2nd Wednesday (May–October).
Brian’s Outdoor Movie Night at Deer Run
Winery, 3772 West Lake Road, Geneseo. Join us
for a showing of “Night at the Museum: Secret
Tomb” on the lawn! Admission is $10 per car.
Bring your own chairs! Concessions available for
purchase as well as wine, wine slushies, & n/a
slushies for those under 21.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Dansville Artworks Networking Mixer, 4:30–
6:00 p.m. Art appreciators, artists, and community/
business members invited to enjoy light refreshments and company of others in the art gallery.
Free/open to the public. 178 Main St., Dansville.
335-4746, dansvilleartworks.com. Co-sponsored
by the Dansville Chamber.
Spaghetti Dinner & Music Jam, dinner from
4:30–7:00 p.m. followed by music jam; pay by
donation. Webster’s Crossing United Methodist
Church.
DAILY
Tour of Mount Morris Dam! The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Visitor Center at Mount Morris Dam is open daily through October 25 from 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free ranger-guided walking tours
of the dam are offered each day as follows: Monday–Thursday at 2 p.m. & Friday–Sunday at 11
a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours are limited to 30 people on
a first-come, first-served basis. So, come early to
sign up and check out our Visitor Center! For details contact the Mount Morris Dam Visitor Center
at 658-4790. Location: Mount Morris Dam and
Recreation Area; 6103 Visitor Center Rd. in Mount
Morris (located 2 miles south of Mount Morris off
of Rt. 408S/ Chapel St). www.lrb.usace.army.mil.
TUESDAYS–SATURDAYS
Community Lunch, at the E. Bloomfield United
Methodist Church, Rts. 5 & 20 at 2 Park Place in
East Bloomfield. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch
served 12–1. Freewill offering. Handicapped
accessible.
The Histor y of East Bloomfield in Ten Objects, East Bloomfield Historical Society, 8 South
Avenue, Bloomfield. 7:00–8:30 p.m. Learn about
the Town of East Bloomfield’s past through ten
unique items taken from the East Bloomfield Historical Society’s collection. Hear about the militia
and politics, rural schools and education, manufacturing, Civil War soldiers, and more! Informal
discussions and refreshments follow. Presented
by Judi Stewart, Town Historian. Free and open
to the public.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 & 24
Rummage Sale, Friday 9–5 with Bake Sale; Saturday, 9–12 with $3 bag sale. Presbyterian Church
of Livonia, Rt 20A, Livonia Center (1.4 mi. east of
Livonia Library).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
3rd Annual Geneseo Autumn-Wingfest (See
article on page 2.)
Springwater Fall Festival, Springwater Fire
Dept. on Main St. (See article on page 4.)
Annual Turkey Dinner, The United Methodist
Church of Livonia, Summers St. in Livonia. 4–7
p.m. Turkey dinner features dressing, mashed
potatoes, squash, and dessert. Cost is $9.50 for
adults, $5.50 for children ages 5–12, under 5 free.
Takeout available.
Patrice Case and Terr y Finch Exhibit at
Apartment One, Livingston Arts, 4 Murray Hill
Drive, Mount Morris, from September 1 through
October 29. Gallery hours: 12:00–4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; and 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.,
Saturday. Free admission, For more information,
mail [email protected] or call 585-243-6785.
FRIDAYS
West Bloomfield Farmers Market, 3–7 p.m.,
West Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 9035
State Route 5, West Bloomfield.
SATURDAYS
Livonia Farmers, Gardeners & Kitchens
Public Market open every Saturday with the exception of Sept. 10 (we will be closed Sept. 10 to let
vendors participate at the Autumn in the Village
Festival). Open 8–11 a.m. Sept. 3; beginning September 17 we will have new hours: 9 a.m. to noon
every Saturday. Special fall event planned for October. Presbyterian Church of Livonia, Rt. 20A, Livonia Center (1.4 miles East of Livonia Library).
Hemlock “Now and Then”
Alumni Dance
Saturday, October 1, 7 to 10 pm
Jack Evans Community Center (Hemlock School)
Music/Karaoke by Gerard Eberhardt • Refreshments
Enjoy parade, great food, music,
and more at Ionia’s Fall Festival
The 19th Annual Ionia Fall Festival will be on Saturday, September 17, all day
long, on the Ionia United Methodist Church grounds, 2120 Elton Road, just off
Route 64 and north of Routes 5 & 20. (Note the change in location.)
Begin your day with a delicious Pancake Breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:00
a.m., then later a Chicken BBQ from 11:30 a.m. until sold out. And hot dogs,
burgers and more will be served at the Chow Hut all day.
Our Tractor Parade, now in its 13th year, will have tractors from all over Western
New York and is one of the largest in Western New York! The parade begins at
1:00 p.m., but you can look at the tractor and implement displays next to the post
office and behind the church all day long.
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Enjoy live music all day long: from 11:00 a.m. to noon is IUMC Youth & Friends,
from noon to 1:00 p.m. is Creek’s Edge; and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. is The Arg.
—Submitted by Mary Twardokus
Ionia United Methodist Church
David Church
Bush’s
Chimney
Service
& Terri Lisa
Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 pm (Doors open at 4 pm)
Maxfield Hose Memorial Building
8181 Maxfield Road, Naples, NY 14512
“For the safety of your home & family”
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST
“Most requested artist” and “star” of RFD-TV’s
“Midwest Country,” David Church, and his wife,
Terri Lisa, bring you music from the iconic
Hank Williams to roots/retro country music!
Tickets: Ph. 740-974-9885 or 585-749-1843
Reserved: $20.00, General: $15.00
Refreshments available for purchase will benefit Naples Fire Auxiliary.
Chimney Cleaning • Inspections • Relining
Wood & Gas Stove Sales, Installation & Service
Masonry Repairs • Tuckpointing • Animal Removal
Custom Stainless Steel Chimney Caps & Crowns
585-374-9096
Fully Insured
FAX: 585-374-6724
Bob Bush, Owner • 7095 S. Old West Lake Rd.
Honeoye, NY 14471 • [email protected]
RJB eXCAVATiNG & CoNSULTiNG:
Over 25 years experience. Complete Site
Work, Driveways, Basements, All Types
of Septic Systems, Ponds, Trenching,
Drainage, Water Lines, Clearing, Trucking, Demolition Work. Fully Insured.
585-367-9589, Rick J. Belcher, Owner.
West Bloomfield Congregational
Church to hold “Barnfest”
Barnfest 2016 will be on Saturday, September 10, at the Old Bloomfield Big Red
Barn (6525 Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield, across from the Outdoor Store). This is
a music festival to benefit West Bloomfield Congregational Church and their missions. This year they’re featuring YB3 (WBCC’s newest youth band), dbdb, Dirt
Child, and the Ayers Brothers Band. The venue opens at 4:00 p.m. and the music
starts at 4:30. Hot dogs, drinks, chips, and dessert will be available for sale, but
feel free to bring your own refreshments. Bring a lawn chair! Tickets are only
$10! You can use the “Buy It Now” button on the West Bloomfield Congregational
Church website to buy tickets through PayPal (wbccucc.org). More information
is available by calling 624-1313 or emailing [email protected].
—Submitted by Sarah Williams
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page 2). Community or nonprofit groups only. No classes or workshops. The deadline is the 15th of the preceding month (or the 16th if the 15th falls on a Sunday).
SUNDAYS
Springwater Trails Hiking Group: Join us for
our weekly hike on the Springwater Trail and on
other trails around the Springwater area every
Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. followed by social hour. Check
the website, www.springwatertrails.org, for up-todate information on the hikes, since special circumstances may force a change to scheduled
times. Contact us anytime at [email protected].
ing, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, etc. Having
problems with a project? We are here to help each
other. For more information, please call 335-6720.
THIRD MONDAY
The Lake Country Garden Club in Honeoye will
be meeting September 19 at Richmond Town Hall
(Main St., Honeoye), then leaving from there to
tour an apple farm where we can pick and buy apples (including Crispin!). If interested, please call
Sally Broccolo at 746-7808 for more information.
SUNDAYS, SATURDAYS, & TUESDAYS
Women’s Running Group: Join us for friendship
and fitness. Contact Tami Kenyon, Chapter Leader
for Finger Lakes Moms Run This Town: tjkenyon@
juno.com. For more information, please visit our
website: www.momsrunthistown.com or Facebook
page: www.facebook.com/groups/MountMorrisNY.
MONDAYS
Knitting at the Librar y, 4 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 24 Center St., Geneseo. All skill levels are
welcome. Free, open to the public. Information:
[email protected], 243-0440.
SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAY
Livonia Kiwanis, 6 p.m. at Leisure’s restaurant in
Lakeville. We are always looking for new members
or just come visit and see if you are interested. Call
Ann Holevinski, 346-5515, for more details.
Canadice Lake Writers’ Group, 6:30– 7:30 p.m.
at the Honeoye Public Library, 8708 Main St.,
Honeoye. For more information please contact
Darlene: beesandland@ gmail.com or by text at
585-313-7590.
THIRD TUESDAY
TUESDAYS
Livingston Art Group, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Come paint
or draw with the Livingston Art Group at the Chip
Holt Community Center, Vitale Park, Lakeville.
Free. Bring your paints and a bag lunch and join
us! Information: Sally Moses, 243-3305; Pat, 3462548, [email protected].
Needles at Noon, 12–1 p.m., Livingston Arts
Center, 4 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris. Needleworkers are invited to bring their handiwork (and
brown bag lunch, if desired) for an hour of conversation and sharing. Contact: 243-6785.
SECOND MONDAY
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Do you quilt, knit, crochet, hook, etc.? Do you
have any unfinished projects that you need help
with? Do you just want some company? Join us on
the second Monday of each month for an informal
gathering and hopefully we can inspire one another.
10 a.m.– noon at the Honeoye Public Library, 8708
Main St., Honeoye.
Bone Builders at 9 a.m. at the Cohocton Public
Library, 8 Maple Ave., Cohocton. A free hour-long
exercise and education program for those 55 and
older, designed to reduce or halt the risk of osteoporosis in both women and men. Participants of all
abilities can benefit from this program.
Ties That Bind, Dansville Public Library, 200
Main St., Dansville. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Working on a
project? Need motivation? Come to the Holden
Room to enjoy some needlework: knitting, crochet-
FIRST TUESDAY
Basketeers Quilt Club, Lakeville United Church
of Christ, 7 p.m. For more information, contact
Maria Oliver at 346-3939.
Honeoye Chamber’s Economic Development
Task Force meeting at the Richmond Town Hall,
7 p.m.
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Poets and Writers Club, 10:30 a.m., Chip Holt
Community Center, Vitale Park, Lakeville. Poets
and writers who like to write and share their work.
Free. Information: Dorothy Weichenthal, 226-9720.
SECOND WEDNESDAY
the area are invited to attend. For more information, call Dorothy Harrison at 507-5224 or Kathleen
Armitage at 991-8046.
Naples VFW and Auxiliary Dinner from 5 ’til 7
at the VFW Post in Naples on Rt. 21 just north of
town. Menu varies from week to week. For more
information, call 374-2191 after 4 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday.
Stor ytime at the Cohocton Public Library (8
Maple Ave, Cohocton) is a fun, interactive, and
educational program for children and their caregivers. Each week the program will feature stories, crafts, and activities based on a particular
theme. 10:30 a.m. 9/1, Hooray for Labor Day;
9/8, A to Z; 9/15, Grandparents Day; 9/22, Super
Elephants; 9/29, Amazing Apples.
SECOND THURSDAY
Ravenous Readers, 6:30 p.m. at the Dansville
Public Library, 200 Main St., Dansville. Looking to
join a book club? We’re looking for members! For
more information, please call 335-6720.
THIRD THURSDAY
Board of Trustees of the Honeoye Public Library,
8708 Main St., Honeoye. 7 p.m.
SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAYS
Wiggle and Bop! 11 a.m. Do your kiddos need
to get out some energy? Open to all children up
to school age. We will sing, dance, and play our
wiggles away. Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple
Ave., Cohocton. (585) 384-5170.
The Colony Caregivers of Ontario County
meets at 6 p.m. at Wood Library, 134 North Main
St., Canandaigua. The organization works in Ontario County to trap, spay, neuter, and vaccinate
feral, stray, and abandoned cats. Please join us to
see how you can help. To be added to our email list
or volunteer, please send a message to: [email protected] and we will contact you.
SATURDAYS
THURSDAYS
The Lake Side Artists Guild, 10 a.m.–noon at
the Canadice Town Hall. All artists and crafters in
Crafternoon at Honeoye Craft Lab, 4–6 p.m. at
6 Honeoye Commons, Honeoye. Bring your craft
projects, including projects you need help with.
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Lakes region? Get free publicity in The Lake Country Weekender!
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THe
FiBeR FeSTiVAL
Livonia’s 14th
Autumn in
the Village
September 17 & 18
Hemlock Fairgrounds,
Hemlock, NY
Saturday, Sept. 10
11am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 10 am–4 pm
Adults $7, 12 & Under FRee
11am—Our Hometown Favorite Parade
12 to 6—Arts & Crafts
Zip Line • Bounce House • Karaoke
Mechanical Shark • Petting Zoo
Bike Raffle • Pony Rides • Balloon Mania
Civil War Encampment • Great Food
Hairdressers for Hospice (to benefit Teresa House)
Wine Tasting • Gifts and Prizes
Selling... Fiber, Yarn,
Equipment, Books, Kits,
Patterns, Tools, Buttons,
Beads, Jewelry, & More!
Music All Day:
Parade Bands Jam Session
Steel Alchemy Community Steel Drums
Full Swing Band at 4 pm
The parade will march on Main Street.
Arts and crafts vendors will be on Commercial Street.
Free parking at the Primary and Connell Schools.
Shuttle bus service provided from the schools
(shuttle will not run during the parade).
Handicapped parking is available on a limited basis.
Please—no dogs, no skateboards, no bikes.
The Festival Committee wishes to thank the many wonderful
sponsors that so generously support this community event.
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Many instructional Classes
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Springwater Amish Workshop
7936 Mill Street (Rt. 15) in Springwater • 585-669-9710
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Hours: Monday–Friday 9–5 and Saturday 9–3 • Follow us on Facebook!
Attractive dining rooms decorated with beautiful paintings
provided by the talented Livingston Art Group.
Bring your own wine—$1 corkage.
We look forward to seeing you!
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ELAINE’S MENU PICKS OF THE MONTH
Our Famous Prime Rib (Sat. only)—Slow roasted to retain juices & tenderness. Cut to order and served au Jus.
Haddock prepared French-style—8 flour-dusted and
egg-coated fillets, served with sherry sauce and lemon
juice. Suggested over pasta.
Join The Nature Conservancy and special
guests for the historic opening of
Rob’s Trail—Hemlock Lake
This new lake-to-lake trail is like no other in the Finger Lakes region! Hemlock and
Canadice Lakes are the only undeveloped Finger Lakes, and the drinking water source
for hundreds of thousands of people in Rochester and Western NY. Our new trail will
complete Rob van der Stricht’s vision of a link between these two pristine lakes.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
9:30 AM—Refreshments Available
10:00 AM—Program and Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM—Inaugural Hikes
Please RSVP by September 19th at nature.org/cwnyevents.
You may also contact Harshita Sood at 585-546-8030, x 7927.
Photo credit: Rob’s Trail—Hemlock Lake, ©TNC/Mat Levine