[Re-sent] June 17th 2021

Finger Lakes Connected | Father's Day Edition

June 18, 2021

The Finger Lakes is on its way to getting back to normal.This week Governor Cuomo announced Covid-19 restrictions were lifted as 70% of the state's adults have received their first vaccine dose. This is such a monumental achievement, since other countries and states are still facing many challenges. We hope you start enjoying local businesses again (if you haven't done so already). Please be respectful of individual company restrictions, if any.This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses, life and wellness articles, including Tips to Beautify Your Backyard, How to Make the Most of the Longest Day (June 20th), and a new Peach and Prosciutto Pizza recipe. We also have local events including art, music, food and wine.

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Do the Digital Dash!

Choose from FIVE virtual challenges. The event runs through June 30 and proceeds benefit Wood Library's digital services.

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Artist Showcases Resume -

June 21-July 31

Local photographer Norma Davis will exhibit images from her travels in the upper United States and Canadian Rockies. Meet the artist at an opening reception on Thursday, June 24, from 6-8PM.

Bird Conservation at Home -

Mon, Jun 21 I 4:00PM

The Genesee Audubon Society will share ways people can support bird conservation by planting native plants and using safe products around your home.

Registration required for Zoom link.

Parkinson's Support Group -

Wed, Jun 23 I 1:00PM

A support group for persons with Parkinson’s disease and care partners.

Contact Librarian Alexis Lawrence for Zoom link.

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.

Teen Game Night -

Friday, Jun 25 I 6:00PM

Grades 6-12: Join the Wood Library Discord server and play games with friends! Registration required.

British Bake-off Challenge -

Sat, Jun 26 I 3:00PM

Age 17+. Got a thing for scones? Want to learn how to make them?

Reserve a kit, then join us live on Zoom for a bake-off challenge.

Dress in your best British-inspired outfits. Sip tea and chat while we wait for our scones to bake. Then, we will pick a winner!

Summer programs start June 28!

It's a Tales and Tails kind of summer! The librarians have planned a summer full of fun classes and activities for people of all ages. Some are in-person (yay!) and some are virtual. Some require a reservation. Others do not.

Check the library calendar for details.

Announcing Granger Grooves Concert Series

The Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum offers an 1816 Federal-style mansion in Canandaigua, New York. The property remained in the Granger family for four generations. A carriage house contains a carriage museum. Two barns on the 10-acre hold close to 100 antique carriages and sleighs.

295 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 - For more info visit their

website

New Vines Winery Celebrates 10 Years

newyorkwines.org

High school sweethearts and Rochester natives, Todd and Dani Eichas always dreamed of retiring to Finger Lakes wine country. As wine and gardening enthusiasts, the couple decided that dream would include growing grapes. The Eichases purchased land to build their bed and breakfast overlooking Seneca Lake in 2007 and that same year, Todd put his green thumb to work planting the first vines. New Vines Winery officially opened in 2011.

Now in its tenth year, New Vines Winery grows one acre of grapes and produces approximately 300 cases of Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Lemberger, Cabernet Franc, and Marquette Rosé

Miles Wine Cellars presents:

Sunday Music Series

featuring Lisa Fenwick this Sunday, Harpist of the Finger Lakes from 1-3pm on our patio. Wine, beer, cider and feature cocktails will be available by the glass.

Harpist of the FLX- Lisa Fenwick at Miles

Address:

168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842

Phone: (607) 243-7742

Order local award-winning wine with free shipping on a case! PrejeanWinery.com

This week's photo comes from

Silver Thread Vineyard

located on the east side of Seneca lake. "Donna and Louis Gridley farm a small planting of Riesling grapes high on the bluff of Keuka Lake (the piece of land that juts out between the two forks of the y-shaped lake). This site, planted in the early 2000s, is one of the highest elevations in the Finger Lakes and faces east-southeast for maximum sunlight interception. The vines sit in an entirely different layer of shale than we have on the east side of Seneca Lake, and the elevation accentuates vintage differences. In hot years like 2020, the Gridley Riesling is high alcohol and full bodied. In cool years, it is low alcohol and very delicate. Gridley Bluff Point Riesling is always the most original and unique member of our single-vineyard collection, stretching our understanding of what Riesling can be."

Here’s How to Make the Most of the Longest Day

The summer solstice, or midsummer, occurs when the sun hits its highest position in the sky, resulting in the greatest number of daylight hours at any point during the year. Sol in Latin means sun, while stitium means to stand still. It is believed that solstice describes the sun appearing to stand still in its daily path.

8 Ways to Beautify Your Backyard for Less

When it comes to tackling a home renovation, the backyard can be an afterthought. But more and more, homeowners are thinking about this prime living space a bit differently. In 2020, outdoor contracting professionals, like pool and spa installers, saw a large increase in work requests—and the new approach to yards doesn’t end there.

Peach and Prosciutto Pizza

Sweet peaches combine with salty prosciutto and tangy goat cheese for an elevated pizza perfect for an al fresco family dinner.

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An Evening with Dirty Blanket

at Lincoln Hill Farms

June 18, 2021 @ 5:00 pm