[Re-sent] February 23, 2023

Finger Lakes Connected | February 23, 2023

February 25, 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: Puzzles for Brain Health, Make February Fun, Tilapia.As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.

Cheers,

Don

Scholarship Applications Due to Thompson Health Guild Soon

Each year, the Thompson Health Guild awards up to five scholarships – each for $2,000 – to area high school seniors who are pursuing careers in health care.

Scholarship recipients must be registered in a human health-related field and must successfully complete their first college semester with the intent to study the second semester in a human health-related field. Eligible districts for the scholarship – based on UR Medicine Thompson Health's service area – are Bloomfield, Canandaigua, Geneva, Honeoye, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Livonia, Marcus Whitman, Midlakes, Mynderse, Naples, Newark, Palmyra-Macedon, Penn Yan, Red Jacket, Victor, and Waterloo. Online scholarship application forms must be submitted by both the student and the guidance counselor 

no later than April 7

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The Guild, governed by a volunteer board of directors, is the auxiliary for UR Medicine Thompson Health. The funds it raises help the nonprofit health system expand its facilities, purchase needed equipment and offer helpful programs for patients, senior living residents, staff, and community members.

For more information about the Guild or the scholarship opportunity, visit 

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Thompson Grant Applications due April 15

All local not-for-profit organizations whose programs improve the health and wellness of the community within the service area of UR Medicine Thompson Health are encouraged to apply by April 15 for Mary Clark Thompson Community Health Grants offered by the F.F. Thompson Foundation.

Local philanthropist Mary Clark Thompson founded F.F. Thompson Hospital in 1904, in memory of her husband, Frederick Ferris Thompson. Her spirit of community-minded philanthropy was the motivation behind the creation of the Community Health Grants, with applications accepted annually. These grants enable the Foundation to invest directly in projects and organizations benefiting the health of the community. Grants awarded through a competitive application process range from $500 to $2,500.

For complete applicant guidelines and to apply, visit 

. For more information, call the Foundation at 585-396-6155

Find Wood Library at 134 N Main St, Canandaigua. 

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Books Sandwiched In - 

Mondays, Feb & March I 12:00-1:00PM

Join us to experience a

by some wonderful members within the Canandaigua Community.

Teen Movie Night - 

Thur, Feb 16 I 6:00-8:00PM

Age 13+. Eat pizza and watch Knives Out with friends. (PG-13).

De-Icing Dilemma - 

Thur, Feb 16 I 6:30-8:30PM

Join CLWA and Dr. Bruce Gilman for a talk on de-icing agents!

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting - 

Fri, Feb 17 I 3:30-4:30PM

Grades 9-12. Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome!

Wood Walkers - 

Mondays I 9:00AM

Join the walking club! Contact

for more information.

Wood Library Cafe - 

Mon, Feb 20 I 10:00-11:30AM

All are welcome for games and conversation. Breakfast snacks and coffee are on us!

Leggo My Legos - 

Tues, Feb 21 I 2:00-3:30PM

Grades K-5. Join us and let your imagination run wild! Create a model using our Legos and put it on display in the Children’s Room.

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Effective Communication Strategies - 

Wed, Feb 22 I 11:00AM-12:00PM

Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s.

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Parkinson's Support Group - 

Wed, Feb 22 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.

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The New Yorker Discussion Group - 

Thursdays I 3:30-4:30PM

Readers meet to discuss articles from this popular magazine.

Waffle Workshop - 

Thur, Feb 23 I 11:30AM-1:30PM

Grades 6-12. Make colorful waffles and watch Wall-E with friends! (G, runtime 98 min, CC)

Game Night - 

Fri, Feb 24 I 6:30-8:00PM

Grades 6-12. Play games in the library after hours!

Biblio-Bop Dance Party - 

Sat, Feb 25 I 10:30-11:15AM

Preschoolers. Let's dance!!! We'll start with a fun story and then dance and move to our favorite songs.

Ribbon Cutting: Heartwood Project - 

Sat, Feb 25 I 11:30AM-12:00PM

It's time to celebrate the completion of The Heartwood Project!  Thank you to everyone who made a donation to support this exciting project.

Ontario County Arts Council Annual Exhibit - 

Through March 3

Ontario County Arts Council Member exhibit featuring a variety of mediums from 56 artist members.

Blind Date with a Book - 

Through February

Are you up for a new adventure? Check out our display of wrapped books. Pick a package you like, take it home, unwrap your date and read it. Take the plunge, you may be pleasantly surprised!

Fierce Determination: Moving Forward with Grace and Dignity - 

Through February

Jim and Connie Malone's personal collection of African American portraits ranging from the late 1900s to present day.

Uber Lawns & Landscape presents Wood Library’s Mini Golf Fundraiser March 24 & 25.

New York Kitchen Cafe!

 800 South Main Street Canandaigua , New York 14424 - (585) 394-7070

 Roots Cafe in Naples, NY -  http://rootscafenaplesny.com 

Save the dates! Ithaca Loves Teachers returns Feb. 16-28, 2023 for another year of celebrating educators.

This annual event, marking 18 years in 2023, offers public school employees and retirees the chance to get away with savings on overnight stays, shopping, food and drink, and professional services through the Ithaca Loves Teachers free mobile digital pass. Claiming your deal is as simple as showing your school ID along with your digital pass on your phone to partner businesses at checkout and clicking the redeem button on your pass. Participating businesses throughout Ithaca and Tompkins County will be proudly displaying an Ithaca Loves Teacher poster, making them easy to spot!

for your Ithaca Loves Teachers pass.

Raise a glass while we raise funds for our beloved Smith Opera House.

Admission fee includes wine and inventive light bites from local purveyors.

A Sparkling Night at the Smith is a new fundraising event that will team together the splendor of the Smith Opera House with the dynamism of the Finger Lakes Wine Region for a fun and inventive Gala Evening. Taking guests back in time to a 1920s Masquerade Party, the evening will feature six leading Finger Lakes wineries pouring samples of their best sparkling wines, period-appropriate music, and even vintage champagne coupes to drink from as attendees circle throughout the building. This will be a winter night where all the stars come out in The Smith’s ceiling and beyond.

  

ARTICLE  

Villa Bellangelo, ideally located on the west side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, celebrated numerous accolades over the course of the last decade, including dozens of 90+ point scores from the top national wine reviewers, and a nod from Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2018, for producing one of the Top 100 Wines in the World. In 2020, a name change to Missick Cellars reflected the family ownership and spirit of this boutique winery.

Miles Wine CellarsAddress: 168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842 Phone: (607) 243-7742.

Try Award Winning Semi-Dry Gewurztraminer from Prejean Winery.Open daily 10am to 5:00 pm

Puzzles for Brain Health

Older adults are often concerned about keeping their mental acuity sharp, or not losing memories too quickly.  Studies are conducted to see if computer-based games and other exercises can help slow the progress of dementia or to simply stimulate functions to be better at activities of daily living, including memory (remembering names, for example). Read More.

Make February Fun

After all the hoopla of December and the holidays, January gets us back into a regular pattern of school, work, and ordinary activities.  Then we hit February.  Okay, its got groundhog day which is a silly event, President’s Day which not everyone gets a free day from the office, Super Bowl, and, of course, Black History month.  Even though it only has 28 days (except Leap Year like 2024), it can seem eons long with the gray skies of winter and unpredictable weather. Read more.

Tilapia

Tilapia is a freshwater fish with a mild flavor, cooks quickly, and is affordable.  Native to Africa, this fish is farmed in over 135 countries.  Just be sure to check out the origin of the tilapia you buy at the grocery store, either fresh or frozen, since farming practices will vary around the world. Some countries, like China, have processes that are questionable for health reasons.  Best stick to those sources from the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Ecuador, and Peru. 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. ---

FLX Social at Weis Vineyard

February 23, 2023 @ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmat Weis Vineyards in More information---

Dos Locos Live at New York Kitchen

February 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmat New York Kitchen in  CanandaiguaMore information---

Book Release - The Communion of Shadows

February 25, 2023 @ 3:30 pm to 6:30 pmat Buffalo Street Books in More information---

A Sparkling Night at the Smith: A Midwinter Masquerade

February 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 10:00 pmat 82 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456-3504, United States in More information---

2nd Annual Benefiting Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Gala

February 25, 2023 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmat Springside Inn in More information---

Nightfall After Dark LIVE at Remedy at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

February 25, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in More information---

Quiplash Happy Hour

February 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmat Once Finger Lakes in  Penn YanMore information---

Beginning Oil Painting

February 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in  CanandaiguaMore information---

The Cheese Club & Redbyrd Orchard Cider cheese & cider pairing class!

February 26, 2023 @ 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmat GRAFT wine + cider bar in More information---

Comedy Show!

February 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat 223 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1201, United States in More information---

Spaghetti Dinner

February 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Hammondsport Fire Department in More information---

Elvis Costello & The Imposters at The State Theatre of Ithaca

February 28, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca in  IthacaMore information---

NEW DATE: Regina Spektor at The State Theatre of Ithaca

March 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca in  IthacaMore information---

Paint and Sip at Star Cider!

March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Star Cider in  CanandaiguaMore information---

Brave Brews Festival

March 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 5:00 pmat 25 South St, Auburn, NY 13021-3929, United States in More information---

Brave Brews 2023

March 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pmat City of Auburn, NY – auburnny.gov in More information---

A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: Meet Author Tara Nurin

March 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 6:00 pmat NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center in More information---

25th Annual Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Ithaca

March 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 4:30 pmat Downtown Ithaca in  IthacaMore information---

Crafts and Sundaes

March 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmat Waterloo Fire Department in  WaterlooMore information---

Celebrate Geneva Gathering

March 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmat Smith Opera House in More information---

Prison City Fire & Ice Festival

March 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmat 251 North St, Auburn, NY 13021-1131, United States in More information---

The Gala: An Elegant Affair

March 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm to 10:00 pmat Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in  Watkins GlenMore information---

The Dean’s List returns to Remedy !

March 4, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in More information---

Connie Cook: A Documentary, screening in Auburn, NY

March 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St. Auburn, NY in More information---

 

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