[Re-sent] August 19, 2021

Finger Lakes Connected | 😄August 19th Edition

August 21, 2021

This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses and tons of local events with art, music, food and wine. There are also life and wellness articles: "Late Summer Trips in 2021", "Meteor Shower" and "Much Ado About Tomato".

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Thompson Hosting Aug. 25 Job Fair

UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Constellation Center for Health and Healing, located on the northern side of F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. Hiring managers will be conducting on-site interviews at the job fair, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and will also feature information about benefits. Open positions include jobs in clinical, administrative and general support areas.

Designated for three consecutive years by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader,” Thompson Health is also a five-time recipient of Wealth of Health Awards from the

Rochester Business Journal

, in recognition of workplace wellness programming. In addition, for three consecutive years, Thompson has received gold-level recognition from the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. Earlier this year, the health system’s hospital achieved its fourth consecutive Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

For a listing of current openings, visit

www.ThompsonHealth.com/Careers

Dallmeyer Accepting New Patients at Geneva Office

Are you looking for a new primary care physician? Dr. Laurel A. Dallmeyer – at UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Geneva Crossing Family Medicine location - is accepting new patients of all ages.

Here's a link to her bio, and details about the practice, including its address and location -

https://fal.cn/3h3Rj

Dr. Laurel A. Dallmeyer

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Grow a Reader: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to read 1,000 books together (yes, you can repeat books) before your child starts Kindergarten.

Download the registration form

or sign up at the library to get your packet and first reading log. Then start enjoying books together!

Tai Chi -

Thursdays in August I 11:00AM

Age 17+. Learn how the body works using Tai Chi and deliberate movements, a stable base, pushing hands, and steady breathing. On library lawn.

Registration required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover -

Fri, Aug 20 I 4:00PM

Ages 3-11. Bring a stuffed animal to the library for Storytime and then tuck them in for the night. Pick them up on Saturday morning and watch a slideshow of how they spent the night at the library!

Registration is required.

Young Adult Game Night -

Sat, Aug 21 I 7:00PM

Ages 17-24. Join us as we play games with friends!

Registration required for access to Discord server.

Bedtime Stories -

Wednesdays I 7:00PM

Ages 3 – 7. Put on some jammies and cozy up to a computer, tablet or phone for stories, songs and fun at home with Mrs. Ferris. Visit our

Facebook page

for this LIVE weekly event.

Biblio-bop -

Sat, Aug 28 I 10:30AM

For preschoolers and caregivers. We start with a story and some songs, then dance to music with scarves and shakers and the bubble machine. Masks required.

Movie in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon -

Sat, Aug 28 I 8:00PM

Family event. At Baker Park in Canandaigua. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to sit and enjoy a classic animated family movie! Presented in partnership with the City of Canandaigua and the Canandaigua Kiwanis.

Art Exhibit: Creative Imagers -

Thru September 25

Local photographers display their works in the Ewing Family Community Room.

New Premium Member: CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services

Christa Centolella--- Entrepreneur, Paralegal & Finance Referral Broker

Christa Centolella is the Founder of CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services located in Upstate New York. She is an independent paralegal, a notary, a business finance broker and the former CEO of a Music Distribution and Marketing company. She created a legal support and financial services company to provide support to attorneys, businesses and the general public. 1st4Financial is the financial division of CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services, and Christa possesses over 34 years of experience in the legal, financial and entertainment industries. From 1987-1993, she served as Assistant Director of a Music Tutorial program"Music In The City" to help at-risk you get off the streets and explore through music and the performing arts. It was a pilot project financially backed by the US Anti-Drug Coalition and HUD and received by the City of Utica, NY very positively. She has an extensive wealth of legal and financial knowledge to her credit, and she's been practicing in and out of law firms since 2006 in the states of GA, CA and NY.Christa is located in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate NY, who has been running her business for nearly 7 years but helping thousands of USA businesses and Individuals get the funding and services they need through consulting and different service options. Christa is actively involved in her community, her local church and the Zonta Club of Auburn , which is her local chapter of Zonta International empowering women through service and advocacy.

What kind of aid can paralegals offer their clients? For one thing, because they work closely with attorneys, paralegals have first hand experience with many proceedings, both in the courtroom and behind the scenes. They can help with business issues, background checks, audits, case research, credit and financial issues, communication and negotiation and a host of other legal processes. An independent paralegal works solely for him or herself, which means that they're free to work with anyone of their choice. Best of all, their services are can actually be monetarily feasible for those on a tight budget.

Christa's Vision:

Provide support services to those who can't afford or access traditional legal services;
To support attorneys and other legal professionals with their in-house legal practice needs;
To assist small businesses and companies with their everyday business and funding needs.
To educate the individual with legal knowledge and the understanding on how to protect themselves legally and financially through personalized service and products.
To help build capacity in individuals to maximize their whole being to the better of our communities, schools and children.

New Event in Clifton Springs!

Experience! The Finger Lakes® Named As One Of The Top 5 Wine Tours In The Us

newyorkwines.org

Experience! The Finger Lakes®, based out of Ithaca NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, today announced that it has been recognized as the 4th Best Wine Tour in the United States. Nominees for the USA TODAY 10Best award for Best Wine Tour were chosen by a panel of wine and travel experts consisting of journalists, industry professionals, and broadcast personalities. Twenty nominees from around the country were presented to the public in July. Online public voting took place over 4 weeks, and winners were announced publicly on August 13st.

Late Summer Trips in 2021

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, taking a trip this month or the next few might be a challenge. The emergence of the Delta Variant has caused some states and nations to initiate protocols that can slow you down. Check out your destination, and even some potential stops in between (weather diversions, etc.) to be sure you have everything you need to make this a pleasant and safe experience.

Meteor Shower

If you enjoy wishing on a falling star, August is your month. It is time for an annual meteor shower in North America. They are officially known as Perseids. They seem to originate near the constellation Perseus, but can be seen all across the night sky. This year they peaked on August 11 and 12 but will still be around for a while. If you were lucky enough to be out and observing, Read More.

Much Ado About Tomato

About now tomatoes are at their full production. Your garden is bursting and they are all over the farmers’ markets and food stores. Inevitably someone will pose the question of whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables. It depends.

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Food & Wine Experience

at Fox Run Vineyards

August 20, 2021 @ 11:30 am to 1:30 pm