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April 20 2023
Finger Lakes Connected | April 20, 2023
This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses and numerous local events for art, music, food and wine. There are also life and wellness articles: "Healthy Pet, Healthy Owner," "Daisy and Sweet Pea," and "Penne Pasta."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.
Cheers,
Don
Nurse Practitioner Joins Thompson’s Shortsville Family PracticeAdult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Heather Williams recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Shortsville Family Practice.A Finger Lakes native who currently resides in Farmington, Williams has an extensive background in both acute and outpatient care following nearly three decades as a registered nurse. The past ten years of her RN career have been with F.F. Thompson Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Disease Management Program.
Heather Williams
Williams is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She obtained her master’s degree from Keuka College, her bachelor’s from Roberts Wesleyan University, and her associate’s from Finger Lakes Community College.At Shortsville Family Practice, an affiliate of F.F. Thompson Hospital, Williams joins Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Katherine S. Exter and Dr. Bobby Khan. For more information on this practice and Thompson’s other primary care locations, visit www.ThompsonHealth.com/PrimaryCare. Thompson to Host Information Session on Becoming a CNAUR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting an information session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for those interested in beginning careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs).Thompson covers the entire cost of the five-week CNA training course and pays participants while enrolled, with part-time benefits beginning immediately. Course graduates are guaranteed a CNA position at Thompson’s M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, which has a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Newly hired CNAs are expected to remain employed – in a full- or part-time position – for at least one year from certification. If they plan to further their education, they are eligible for tuition reimbursement initiatives and grants from Thompson, as well as promotional opportunities.The one-hour information session will be held at the Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish Street in Canandaigua. Those planning on attending must RSVP at [email protected] no later than Sunday, May 7.For more information on being a CNA at Thompson, which was named one of 2023’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review, visit www.ThompsonHealth.com/CNA.
Find Wood Library at 134 N Main St, Canandaigua.
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Wood Library will be closed all day for staff training on Friday, April 21.
Hobart and William Smith Speaker Series
Urban Evolution: How cities are changing our Wildlife -
Thur, Apr 20 I 6:00-7:00PM
Urbanization often reduces biodiversity, but it can also affect the way organisms evolve. Brad Cosentino, Associate Professor of Biology, presents research on one of the most common and visible animals in cities: gray squirrels.
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Stamping Class with Sally -
Mon, Apr 24 I 6:00-7:30PM
Craft your own greeting cards with instructor Sally. The cost is $15 per person and includes everything you need to make four cards with envelopes.
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Floral Arrangement Class -
Tue, Apr 25 I 5:00-6:00PM
Have fun learning to design a flower arrangement and take it with you to enjoy at home! The cost is $15 per person.
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Quilting Group -
Tue, Apr 25 I 6:00-7:30PM
A social gathering of fabric crafters. All skill levels welcome! Contact
for more information.
Dementia Conversations -
Wed, Apr 26 I 11:00AM-12:00PM
Brian Potvin, Alzheimer's Association, discusses driving, doctor visits, legal and financial planning.
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Parkinson's Support Group -
Wed, Apr 26 I 1:00-3:00PM
All persons with Parkinson’s disease and all care partners of Parkinson’s disease patients are invited to attend this in person program. Please email
for more information.
Open Tech Hours -
Wed, Apr 26 I 3:00-5:00PM
Bring your devices and your questions! First come, first served.
Read with Pride Book Club -
Wed, Apr 26 I 6:00-7:30PM
Grades 6-12. Discuss The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer, play games, and choose our next book!
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting -
Fri, Apr 28 I 3:30-4:30PM
Grades 9-12. Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome!
Game Night -
Fri, Apr 28 I 6:30-8:00PM
Grades 6-12. Play games in the library after hours!
Pursapalooza Pop Up Sale -
Sat, Apr 29 I 10:00AM-2:00PM
Amazing deals on purses and jewelry! We’ve selected a variety of sizes, styles, and colors for every spring and summer occasion. Purses are priced at $5 and select two pieces of jewelry for $5. Proceeds from this sale benefit Wood Library.
Biblio-Bop Dance Party -
Sat, Apr 29 I 10:30-11:15AM
Preschoolers & their caregivers. Let's dance! We'll start with a fun story and then dance and move to our favorite songs.
Community Resources Fair -
Sun, Apr 30 I 1:00-4:00PM
Wood Library is proud to present this showcase of local nonprofit organizations that offer services and resources to community members in need and underserved. This event is open to all and free to attend. All ages welcome!
New Menu Item!
Looking for something light in this heat? Try our Poached Shrimp! Lemon - peppercorn poached shrimp served with zucchini, whole grain mustard vinaigrette, fresh dill, and scallion… available on our dinner menu!
Roots Cafe in Naples, NY - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
SATURDAY AT 3 PM – 4:15 PMELEVATE Youth Rock Painting Drop-InArts Center Of Yates CountyFREE Rock Painting Drop-in at The Arts Center of Yates County on Saturday, April 22nd. ELEVATE Youth is back with another FREE special event! Has your youth been wanting to get their creative juices flowing? Our upcoming Rock Painting Drop-In could be for them. Read more.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 AT 8 AM – 4:30 PMOpening Day at The Windmill Farm and Craft MarketThe Windmill opens for its 36th Season! You will find your favorite merchants along with some great new ones!
3900 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY - (315) 536-3032
SUNDAY AT 12 PM – 1 PMAnimal Encounters at Cayuga Nature CenterJoin us at noon to learn all about the Cayuga Nature Center’s animal ambassadors! Nature Center Educators will bring out a few animals for visitors to visit with and discuss their adaptations, personalities, and more!These programs are free. Donations are always appreciated: Read more.
ARTICLE
Pandemic Inspired Innovations Find Success at Lakewood Vineyard
Written by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant, New York Correspondent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Many industries experienced poor business during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. However, wineries were an exception, as long as they were willing to adapt, said Benjamin Stamp, the wine producer at Lakewood Vineyards in Watkins Glen. He represents the third generation of the family working on the 80-acre wine farm operation.
“We’ve seen good growth in the last few years,” vintner Stamp said.
Stamp is involved in each part of their wine farm business — from the farm to production to retail sales to distribution. He likes to keep as much of Lakewood’s operation in-house as possible. Having a “do-it-yourself” approach has helped him mitigate the effects of some recent variable harvests. Stamp said that the 2021 harvest was so abundant that Lakewood nearly exhausted its capacity to make more products. In contrast, the 2022 harvest was nearly 50% of a normal year.
2023 Wine & Herb- April WeekendApril 29 @ 10:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm
This event is structured like our pre-2020 events. You’ll select your starting winery and visit the rest of the participating wineries at your own pace. Tickets are limited – get yours before they sell out!
Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all the food samples along with the matching recipe collection. Read more.
FEATURED COCKTAILSEnjoy these cocktails at Miles for a limited time!Blushie: A Slushie of our Wisteria Blush Wine. Taste like frozen cotton candy!Coffee with Class: Hot Fresh Coffee with Chocolate Whiskey CreamCherry Blossom: Cherry Brandy, Lemon, Cherry Juice and Garnished with an orange slice and cherry.Peachy Mimosa: White Cranberry, Peach Juice, Our Sparking Riesling, Caché and a Slice of Real Peach.Miles Wine CellarsAddress: 168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842 Phone: (607) 243-7742.
We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING on cases of wine (any 12 bottles).
Open daily 10am to 5:00 pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 AT 10 AM – 5 PMImmersive Wine & Food Experience: Wine & Cheese LoversKeuka Lake Wine TrailIt's undeniable that wine and cheese complement eachother, which is why we have an event dedicated to the pairing of the two. Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each of five member wineries along the Wine Trail. You’ll have a custom itinerary for the day where you’ll be treated to special tastings, wine samples, and light food pairings featuring items curated by Lake Life Catering with local/regional cheese as the star ingredient.For more details on the experiences and menu, visit our website: keukawinetrail.com/events/event/wine-and-cheese-lovers
Healthy Pet, Healthy Owner
Studies show that there are numerous benefits to pet ownership. Some of these include:
Lowered blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides
Fewer symptoms of anxiety, loneliness, and traumatic stress
For children, an opportunity to accept and understand responsibilities
For older adults, better cognitive function, encouraging outdoor activities including exercise, and socializing
Daisy and Sweet Pea
If you were lucky enough to be born in April, you have the choice of two different flowers to represent this occasion. April signals warmer days and fills us with the exuberance to spend time outdoors and promises more sun and activities available. Look for these flowers during the month. Read more.
Penne Pasta
Whether you are just trying to stretch the meal or old favorites need a little oomph, pasta is a good addition.
Penne is a tube-shaped pasta, rather small in diameter, that is scored, or striated, on the exterior, and the ends are cut at an angle so it looks like the end of a writing pen, thus the name. Cute, huh? It is easy to cook and will pair well with red or white sauce, meat, poultry, or vegetables. The outside ridges make it easy for the sauce to adhere. Since it is made from duram wheat, it will not get mushy if overcooked. It can also come made from rice, corn, or other elements. Read More.
Live and Local Events curated and submitted by Venues
Note: Please contact venue to verify events as events are subject to change. To view a specific area, visit our calendar of events online and enter your town/city.
April Mixer hosted by Finger Lakes Opera & Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
April 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmat Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, Inc. in CanandaiguaMore information---
Opening Race Weekend for 2023
April 21, 2023 @ 7:00 am to 6:00 pmat Watkins Glen International in Watkins GlenMore information---
Wine & Cheese Pairing with Lively Run Dairy
April 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmat Point of the Bluff Vineyards in HammondsportMore information---
John Krieg Live at New York Kitchen
April 21, 2023 @ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmat New York Kitchen in CanandaiguaMore information---
Hard Promises - The Classic Rock Party
April 21, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 9:30 pmat del Lago Resort & Casino in WaterlooMore information---
Finger Lakes Spring Fling
April 22, 2023 @ 7:00 am to 6:00 pmat Hammondsport Fire Department in More information---
Earth Day 2023 at Ithaca Farmers Market
April 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 3:00 pmat Steamboat Landing in More information---
Spring Open House
April 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pmat 6270 Knapp Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424-8932, United States in More information---
Chicken BBQ
April 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 2:00 pmat LaFayette Park Waterloo NY in More information---
Spring Into Fun With Friends
April 22, 2023 @ 12:30 pm to 3:00 pmat Fingerlakes Mall in AuburnMore information---
Food and Wine Tasting
April 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Finger Lakes Welcome Center in More information---
Levelle Inc. & Winery @ Tasting Bar
April 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Finger Lakes Welcome Center in GenevaMore information---
Mystic STEW at Abandon Brewing Company
April 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmat 2994 Merritt Hill Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527-8938, United States in More information---
first chicken BBQ of the season
April 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 7:00 pmat Hammondsport Fire House in More information---
ELEVATE Youth Rock Painting Drop-In
April 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 4:15 pmat Arts Center Of Yates County in More information---
Tools, Trades, and Trivia!
April 22, 2023 @ 4:30 pm to 7:30 pmat Climbing Bines Hop Farm and Craft Ale Company in More information---
Dos Locos at Twisted Rail *CANANDAIGUA
April 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Twisted Rail Brewing Canandaigua in CanandaiguaMore information---
Live Music by Weekend @ Bernie's
April 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Next Chapter Brewpub in AuburnMore information---
Tom Bloodgood Live
April 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat El Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill in More information---
Darwin The Band
April 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat 427 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456-2412, United States in More information---
Fort Hill PAC
April 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, Inc. in CanandaiguaMore information---
China Rising: A New Multipolar World Order
April 23, 2023 @ 4:00 pm to 5:30 pmat Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in CanandaiguaMore information---
Miss Gay Finger Lakes Pageant
April 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat del Lago Resort & Casino in WaterlooMore information---
Chris LeFever @ The Downstairs
April 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat The Downstairs in More information---
Celebrity Bartender Night
April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Next Chapter Brewpub in AuburnMore information---
Indigo Girls
April 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to 11:00 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca – DSP in IthacaMore information---
Hot Tuna
April 27, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat 82 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456-3504, United States in More information---
Josh Ketchum Music Live at New York Kitchen
April 28, 2023 @ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmat New York Kitchen in CanandaiguaMore information---
Opening Day at The Windmill Farm and Craft Market
April 29, 2023 @ 8:00 am to 4:30 pmat The Windmill Farm and Craft Market in Penn YanMore information---
Cornhole Tournament
April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pmat Three Brothers Wineries and Estates in GenevaMore information---
Immersive Wine & Food Experience: Wine & Cheese Lovers
April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 5:00 pmat Keuka Lake Wine Trail in More information---
20th Anniversary POLAR PLUNGE!!!
April 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 2:00 pmat Tiki Bar in More information---
Stories from Cheshire
April 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in CanandaiguaMore information---
FLX Social at Point of the Bluff Vineyards
April 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmat Point of the Bluff Vineyards in HammondsportMore information---
Red, White, and You!
April 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in More information---
Free Yoga and Local Fare
April 30, 2023 @ 8:00 am to 9:00 amat Finger Lakes Welcome Center in GenevaMore information---
Hammer and Shackle Acoustic
April 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Horseheads Brewing Seneca Lake in More information---
Salon Grand Opening
April 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat 407 south franklin street watkins glen ny in More information---
The Bacon Brothers - SOLD OUT
April 30, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Center for the Arts of Homer in HomerMore information---
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