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October 30,2025
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: The Homework Wars, The Sunday Basket, and Thanksgiving Side Dishes.
Don Stevens
October 30, 2025
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Finger Lakes Community News
🧶 Finger Lakes Textiles Hosts Chamber Mixer in Waterloo
Business leaders gathered at Finger Lakes Textiles for the Finger Lakes Chamber’s October networking mixer. Guests toured the 15,000 sq. ft. facility and learned about its mission: manufacturing winter headwear while providing jobs for individuals with barriers to employment.
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🍺 Gem Creek Brewing Co. Now Open in Canandaigua
A new five-barrel, family-owned brewery has arrived! Gem Creek Brewing Co. opened its doors near Roseland Waterpark, serving up creative craft beers like a Citrine double IPA and spicy specialty pizzas in a warm, welcoming setting.
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🏘️ Victor Advances in $4.5M Downtown Grant Bid
The Village of Victor is one step closer to receiving a $4.5 million NY Forward grant to revitalize its downtown. Backed by over 200 resident survey responses, the plan includes new trails, business support, and public space enhancements under the campaign: “Our Voice, Our Vision, Our Victor(y).”
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‘The Milk Bar’ Group for Moms Meets Nov. 5 at Thompson
UR Medicine Thompson Health’s new support group for moms, “The Milk Bar,” will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
The meeting will take place in the Birthing Center classroom on the second floor of Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.
The group is intended to be “a safe and nurturing space designed for moms to come together, share experiences, and support one another on their motherhood journey.” It is hosted by Thompson’s lactation consultant, Courtney Stuhlman, but is for all moms, whether or not they are breastfeeding. Babies are welcome, as are children up to age 2.
The group meets the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, call 585-396-6295.
Regional Stroke Support Group Meets Via Zoom Nov. 6
The regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, via Zoom.
The group is open to stroke survivors as well as their loved ones and caregivers. To be added to the invite list for the Nov. 6 meeting, email [email protected].
F.F. Thompson Hospital is a New York State Department of Health-designated Stroke Center and has advanced certification from The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The hospital is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally accepted, research-based guidelines.
Wood Library
Where Tradition, Technology and Community Meet
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Saturday, November 1 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Your childhood book fair — all grown up. Browse handpicked fantasy, romance, and paranormal reads, plus cozy finds like candles, treats, and bookish treasures. Sip wines from Acquilano Wine Cellars, mingle with fellow book lovers, and relive the magic — no permission slip needed. Ages 21+.
Tuesday, November 4 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Peer or professionally-led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's, and others dealing with the disease.
Wednesday, November 5 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Learn to line dance and see what all the fun is about! The cost is $10 per person. Registration required.
Friday, November 7 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
The Canandaigua Writers Group welcomes anyone who has an interest in writing. Share original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers.
Saturday, November 8 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Craft your own greeting cards with instructor Sally. The cost is $20 per person and includes everything you need to make four cards with envelopes. Registration required.
ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS:
Monday, November 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM
A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome!
Wednesday, November 5 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Community lessons and match play. Free chips & guacamole! Limited seats. Reserve a seat at 585-394-9380.
CHILDREN PROGRAMS:
Saturday, November 1 | 10:30-11:15 AM
Enjoy a taste of The Nutcracker! Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets and meet the dancers of RCB.
Monday, November 3 | 7:00-7:30 PM
Bedtime stories and rhymes for the entire family. Wear your PJs!
Wednesday, November 5 | 10:00-10:30 AM
Ages 1-6. Join Mr. Ray from The Local Sound Collaborative for a fun and festive music session! Bring your dancing feet and get ready to sing along.
Saturday, November 8 | 10:30-11:00 AM
Join us for a special storytime! The actors of Cobblestone Arts Center's Shrek: The Musical will read the story of Shrek, answer audience questions, and perform a song.
Storytimes
*Please check the online calendar for up-to-date information.
Baby Storytime
Mondays & Fridays, November 10, 14, 17 & 21 | 9:30-10:00 AM
All-Ages Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays, November 10, 13, 17 & 20 | 10:15-10:45 AM
RECURRING PROGRAMS:
Wood Walkers- Mondays | 9:00-10:00 AM
Tai Chi- Mondays | 10:00-10:45 AM
Zumba- Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Chair Yoga- Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 AM
Open Tech Hours- Wednesdays | 3:00-5:00 PM
New Yorker Discussion Group- Thursdays | 3:30-4:30 PM
See the full list of library programs on our calendar.
Find Wood Library at 134 N Main St, Canandaigua.
Visit woodlibrary.org and look for us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
NOTE: CLOSED FOR HALLOWEEN
Fall Hours: Mon and Tue Closed
Wed-Sun: 11am-3pm Lunch, 5pm-8pm Dinner
Roots Cafe - 585-374-9800 - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Belhurst Castle!
Reserve your spot today! Call 315-781-0201 ext. 3
Belhurst Castle and Winery
Wine and Beverage News
🍷 Keuka Spring Vineyards Expands to Saratoga
Keuka Spring Vineyards is opening a full tasting room and wine bar in Saratoga Springs. Located at 15 Spring Street, the new spot offers daily tastings and sales, just steps from Congress Park. Grand opening is set for November 1.
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🍻 Geneva Beer Week Spotlights Local Breweries
Geneva Beer Week is back! From October 25–November 1, enjoy tastings, beer dinners, and a fall beer fest featuring Finger Lakes breweries like WeBe, Twisted Rail, and Lake Drum. It’s a full week celebrating the region’s vibrant craft beer scene.
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November just got delicious.
Join us at Miles Wine Cellars for A November to Remember — where every weekend unlocks a new experience (and serious savings).
Freedom Fridays — Liberate yourself from the tyranny of the work week–BOGO on select glasses of wine.
Secret Sale Saturdays — Show our staff the Facebook or Instagram post with the secret word for surprise discounts.
Show Your Spirit Sundays — Wear your NFL jersey for a free beer or cider with the purchase of any tasting.
Bonus: Visitors in Bills gear get a special gift.
But here’s the catch — these offers vanish at the end of each weekend.
Starts November 1st — Don’t miss your weekend to wine down!
Miles Wine Cellars
Open Daily, 10am-5pm.
68 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod, NY 14842
(607) 243-7742 - http://MilesWineCellars.com/
Patients need you! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and the Red Cross will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! Harvest hope & give blood.
Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
From Our Blog:
The Homework Wars: When to Help, When to Step Back
It's 7 PM. Your child has been staring at the same math worksheet for twenty minutes. You can see the frustration building. They're shutting down. You know if you just explained it one more time, they'd get it. But should you? Or is stepping in just creating more problems down the road? Read more.
The Sunday Basket: One Simple System That Organizes All Your Paper Chaos
The permission slip that needed to be signed yesterday. The bill you swear you paid but can't find. The school fundraiser form buried under takeout menus. If your kitchen counter looks like a paper factory exploded, you're not alone. And you don't need a complicated filing system to fix it. Read More
The Thanksgiving Side Dishes: That Steals the Show (And Travels Well)
Let's talk about the unsung heroes of Thanksgiving: the side dishes. Turkey gets all the attention, but everyone knows it's the sides that make the meal memorable. And if you're bringing a dish to someone else's table, you want something that travels well, stays delicious, and makes people ask for the recipe. Read more
Live and Local Events Curated and Submitted by Venues
Please check business or venue for accuracy. You can see more local events at our online calendar.
10/30/2025 5:30 PM
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged evening as Bryce Mills returns to the ring. Experience the intensity, the roar...
1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165
10/31/2025 7:00 PM
Put on your best costume and head to Geneva to celebrate Halloween with Rock Jester !! ...
Twisted Rail Brewing Geneva 499 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456
10/31/2025 7:00 PM
Come on down Halloween night for a night of live music, dancing, drink specials, and costume contests! Blue Eyed Soul...
200 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901
10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Come join us Friday Oct 31st for a Halloween Skate Party! We’ll have music, candy, skating, and a costume contest!...
152 Gibson St, Canandaigua, NY 14424
10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Introducing the U.S.A.’s 1st and longest running tribute to BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN… Taking turns...
1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165
Free
10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Join us on Halloween night for karaoke with spooky vibes Costume contests throughout the night with fun prizes! Free...
632 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
11/01/2025 9:00 AM
SAVE THE DATE The Class of 2028 Parent Boosters are finalizing all the details and will announce more soon.We...
Waterloo Community Center 3 Oak St, Waterloo, NY 13165
11/01/2025 10:00 AM
Once a member, always family. Join us Saturday, Nov 1 (10AM–2PM) for our 20th Anniversary Homecoming! Grand...
754 Baldwin St, Elmira, NY 14901
11/01/2025 11:00 AM
The Red Baron is back...and he's out for revenge! Join STRC for a fun and challenging half marathon or 5K that...
1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830
11/01/2025 12:00 PM
A community event with activities and attractions for the whole family.There will be free activities for the kids...
351 E Thurston St, Elmira, NY 14901
11/01/2025 5:00 PM
Seneca Lake Order of Brewers Fall Brew Fest is Saturday November 1st @ 41 Lakefront Geneva. Please join us in continuing...
41 Lake St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
11/01/2025 5:30 PM
Our annual LIGHT[the]HILL luminaria celebration will be held once again Sat., November 1 at Kershaw Park in...
Kershaw Park 155 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424
$65.00 /PP
11/01/2025 6:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, November 1st at The Artist’s Lounge for another Create FLX’s brand new Flip for the...
116 Fall St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
11/01/2025 7:00 PM
Grab your wagon and tune your strings - it’s time to celebrate Oscar before his next big adventure! Join...
The Naples Hotel 111 S Main St, Naples, NY 14512
$45.00
11/02/2025 9:00 AM recurs every week
Sundays are meant for savoring—join us for a delightful Sunday Jazz Brunch overlooking the beauty of Geneva...
1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
11/04/2025 6:00 PM recurs every week
Join Brenda every Tuesday evening from 6pm-7pm for a Beginner Friendly Kundalini Yoga Practice Kundalini Yoga is...
142 Mill St, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
11/06/2025 10:00 AM
Stroll through participating businesses, collect a variety of homemade cookies, and fill your festive tin to take...
Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
$18
11/07/2025 11:00 AM
LeTourneau Christian Center’s Blessed Hope November Ladies Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 7 at 11:00...
LeTourneau Christian Center 4950 East Lake Road, Rushville, NY 14544
11/07/2025 11:00 AM recurs every day
Come to FLAG Con's 3rd annual tabletop gaming convention: FLAG Con 2025. This year, we're bringing the Halloween...
Ithaca Downtown Conference Center 116 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
11/07/2025 5:00 PM
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations 3, a pop-up...
110 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
11/07/2025 6:00 PM
The Ende Brothers will be performing in Weedsport on 11/7/25 from 6-8:00PM ...
8931 N Seneca St, Weedsport, NY 13166
11/08/2025 3:00 PM
Tap & Craft believes in affordable festivals that feature amazing craft brands, remarkable music and special venues....
Hotel Canandaigua 205 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424
11/09/2025 10:00 AM
Come out to the Annual EHS holiday craft fair. Vendors, food, raffles and more. come kick off your holiday shopping...
Elmira High School 777 S Main St, Elmira, NY 14904
11/09/2025 4:00 PM
Come Sing the MESSIAH with MasterWorks Chorale as part of their Diamond Jubilee Year Celebration! MasterWorks Chorale...
55 East St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
$0.00
11/10/2025 12:00 AM recurs every day
We’re thrilled to announce that our Wildlife Week Online Auction kicks off on November 10th! The excitement...
Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc
$175 - $250
11/14/2025 5:00 PM
Before the busy holiday season begins, take some time to pause, pray, and renew your spirit in stillness and quiet...
Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Adults $25, Students & Veterans $10
11/14/2025 7:30 PM recurs every day
Hangar Theatre’s In Flight Entertainment Series and Rhinoleap Productions Presents AN ILIAD by Lisa Peterson...
Hangar Theatre 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
11/14/2025 8:00 PM
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 10AM EST! John Michael Montgomery has turned an uncanny ability to relate to...
1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165
$35
11/18/2025 9:00 AM
Join us for our upcoming Fill Your Soul Day, “The Body & Soul’s Journey through Grieving,” on...
Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
FREE
11/21/2025 11:30 AM
Join us for a FREE Senior Luncheon on Friday, November 21st at 11:30 am! This month, we’ll be welcoming a special...
Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
11/22/2025 2:00 PM recurs every 4 weeks
Back to the Basics is a monthly market focusing on community sufficiency through teaching natural wellness, homesteading,...
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That’s it for this week.
Until next time, enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes – whether you're watching the sun set over the water, exploring a new trail, or savoring a glass of local wine. We're grateful to share this special corner of New York with you.
Stay connected, stay curious, and we'll see you in the next issue!
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