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September 25, 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: Architect vs Engineer, Types of Radiation Therapy, and Everything Pumpkin.
Don Stevens
September 25, 2025
Finger Lakes Community News
✂️ Maguire Automotive adds Seneca Falls Ford dealership
Maguire Automotive Group acquired Wally’s Ford in Seneca Falls, expanding its regional footprint to 18 dealerships and reinforcing its roots in the Finger Lakes. Fingerlakes1.com🛒 Working Class Coffee expands to Geneva
The beloved Canandaigua café is opening a second location on Exchange Street in Geneva, bringing artisan coffee, breakfast, and pizza (with a brick oven) to another community. Fingerlakes1.com🛒 Canandaigua lakefront eyed for culinary center & public park
A vacant 4-acre parcel is being proposed as a regional hub for culinary arts, craft beverages, and a new park. Collaborators include FLCC, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and NY Kitchen. Fingerlakes1.com✂️ Cayuga Milk prepares grand opening of expansion
As part of its “Project Falcon,” Cayuga Milk’s new 130,000 sq ft processing facility is nearing completion, with a public opening planned soon that will enable hiring ~150 more staff. Fingerlakes1.com
YMCA to Host Thompson’s ‘Strong Bones’ Program Oct. 14
Dr. Paul T. Rubery of UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance will present “Strong Bones: Osteoporosis Update 2025” at the Sands Family YMCA on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Dr. Paul T. Rubery
The public is invited to attend the free event, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the YMCA, 351 North St. in Canandaigua. A board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with three decades of experience, Rubery will discuss how osteoporosis affects bones and will also talk about healthy lifestyle choices and medical treatments for healthy bones.
The event is presented by UR Medicine Thompson Health, in collaboration with the YMCA.
If planning to attend, RSVP no later than Friday, Oct. 10, to [email protected]. For more information, email [email protected].
Regional Stroke Support Group Meets Via Zoom Oct. 2
The regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 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 Oct. 2 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
Saturday, October 4
Wood Library invites community members of all ages to a special haunted house event!
10 AM-1 PM: Families can enjoy a special “lights on” tour of the haunted house with fun Halloween activities for kids along with festive music.
3 PM-6 PM: The library transforms into a truly spooky space. Brave visitors can walk through our darkened hallways and explore each of the themed areas filled with eerie surprises.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Learn to line dance and see what all the fun is about! The cost is $10 per person.
Saturday, September 27 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday, October 1 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 30 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Read and discuss Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. This event is hybrid, offered in-person and virtually. Registration required.
Chess Night at Rio Tomatlan
Wednesday, October 1 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Community lessons and matchplay. Free chips & guacamole! Limited seats. Reserve a seat at 585-394-9380.
Thursday, October 2 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Fraud and scams are on the rise. Learn some common scams and how to protect yourself, your friends and family. You do not have to be an AARP member to attend this free workshop. Registration required.
Friday, October 3 | 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. Registration required.
CHILDREN PROGRAMS:
Tuesday, September 30 | 5:00-6:00 PM
A book club aimed at parents and kids with a focus on chapter books. We will be discussing Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp.
Thursday, October 2 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Earthworms- they make the world under your feet, but barely have what we would consider a brain. Learn about earthworms and do a craft. Registration required.
Storytimes
Baby Storytime
Mondays: October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Fridays: September 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24
9:30-10:00 AM
All-Ages Storytime
Mondays: October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16 & 23
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.
The Roots Cafe team is thrilled to share our feature on America’s Best Restaurants!
Fall Hours: Mon and Tue Closed
Wed-Sun: 11am-3pm Lunch, 5pm-8pm Dinner
Roots Cafe - 585-374-9800 - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
15th Annual Fall Garden Symposium at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion
Belhurst Castle and Winery
Naples Grape Festival
September 27 & 28
10 am - 5 pm
Rain or Shine
Email Paul Harvey for $75 tickets at [email protected]
Wine and Beverage News
🎂 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Marks 40 Years – Family-run Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards in Hector celebrated its 40th anniversary (founded 1985 by Jerry and Elaine Hazlitt)visitfingerlakes.com. To toast the milestone, the winery hosted a “Red Cat” 40th Anniversary Harvest Party on Sept. 21 with live music, specialty wine, and commemorative merchandisevisitfingerlakes.com.
🏆 Finger Lakes Hard Seltzer on World Stage – Clyde-based Hinny Hard Seltzer will be featured in the Taste NY pavilion during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, giving this veteran-owned craft brand a high-profile showcase among global golf fansfingerlakes1.com. Hinny will serve samples of its bold flavors (Black Cherry, Blueberry Mint, Grape) as part of the event’s New York product lineupfingerlakes1.com.
🍻 Brewers Unite to Protect Seneca Lake – The Seneca Lake Order of Brewers (SLOBs) collaborated on a limited “PURE Pils” beer to support lake conservation. Local breweries are presenting proceeds from the special brew to the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association on Sept. 23, underscoring how craft beer can fund environmental Read more
The Ghost Affair at Miles - Save the Date! October 25, 2025
Miles Wine Cellars
Open Daily, 10am-5pm.
68 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod, NY 14842
(607) 243-7742 - http://MilesWineCellars.com
From Our Blog:
Architect vs Engineer: Roles, Skills, Education & Career Insights for 2025
September is full of possibilities for personal or family fun. Here are some ideas that you can adapt for your circumstances, preferences, and availability. Many of them incorporate the opportunities available in the Finger Lakes area. Read more
Types of Radiation Therapy: A Complete Guide to Cancer Treatment Options
It is a difficult time when you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. One of the frequently recommended treatment options is radiation therapy. Like so many medical procedures, the jargon and acronyms can be confusing. Read More
Everything Pumpkin: 5 Easy & Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Yes. We are about at the time when you see pumpkin flavored everything. If it is one of your favorites, or if you just want to explore the possibilities, here are some choices. Read more
Live and Local Events Curated and Submitted by Venues
09/26/2025 5:00 PM recurs every day
REUNITE AND REIGNITE! SENECA LAND DISTRICT FALL CONVENTION Dates: September 26 & 27, 2025 egistration Now Open:...
Chenango Valley High School 221 Chenango Bridge Rd, Binghamton, NY 13904
$175 - $250
09/26/2025 5:00 PM
Women’s Retreat – “Walking in Friendship with God: Pilgrims of Hope” - We are excited to welcome...
Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
09/26/2025 6:00 PM
Come party with the ZBTB boys at Treleaven Winery! Rescheduled from the May 24th Rain Date Founded in 2012, ZBTB...
658 Lake Rd, King Ferry, NY 13081
09/26/2025 6:30 PM
Come see what the Elks is all about! Come to the lodge for an open house and enjoy the music by Center Street Band!...
2221 River Rd, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
09/27/2025 N/A
It's time to enjoy songs to remember and spectacular fall foliage at our favorite Finger Lakes winery! ...
Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard 197 N Main St, Naples, NY 14512
09/27/2025 9:00 AM recurs every week
Ithaca Farmers Market is thrilled to welcome back our loyal customers and new visitors with a wide variety of products...
545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$10.00 – $20.00
09/27/2025 9:00 AM
Join us for a guided birding walk through the wetlands and trails of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge—an internationally...
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 US-20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
09/27/2025 10:00 AM
Since 1961, the Naples Grape Festival has celebrated the grape harvest in the Naples valley an on the surrounding...
137 N Main St, Naples, NY 14512, USA
09/27/2025 11:00 AM
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets Date: September 27, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location:...
737 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
09/27/2025 2:00 PM recurs every 4 weeks
Back to the Basics is a monthly market focusing on community sufficiency through teaching natural wellness, homesteading,...
250 Gorham St, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
09/27/2025 2:30 PM
2ND ANNUAL MAPLE GROVE CAR SHOW IN WATERLOO NY AT THE SENECA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS BENIFITTING SENECA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL...
Seneca County Fair, NY 100 Swift St, Waterloo, NY 13165
09/27/2025 4:45 PM
Larry Sharpe comes to Auburn! Come out and meet 2018/22 gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe as he crosses all 62...
Kostas Bar & Grill 105 Grant Ave, Auburn, NY 13021
09/27/2025 5:00 PM
Join us this Saturday for the release of our new menu items ! Be the first to try our new mocktails, açaí...
6 Ovid St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
$45.00
09/27/2025 6:00 PM
Create FLX, in association with The Artist’s Lounge”, Presents: “Chunky Wooden Pumpkin Workshop”...
116 Fall St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
09/27/2025 6:00 PM
Local songwriter Muhammad Seven brings his original music to Fall St. Brewing - and he’ll walk to this show,...
Fall Street Brewing 97 Fall St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
09/27/2025 8:00 PM
DSP Shows and The State Theatre of Ithaca Present: The Front Bottoms - 10 Years of Back On Top with Sincere Engineer...
State Theatre of Ithaca 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
09/28/2025 8:45 AM
Red Jacket Orchards located in Geneva, will be doing a FREE tasting on Sunday, September 28, 2025 starting at 10am....
Lakefront Park, 35 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456
$45.00
09/28/2025 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
09/28/2025 10:00 AM recurs every week
Just like our popular Saturday Market, Sundays at the Pavilion offer new customers and returning vistors a wide variety...
545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
09/28/2025 11:00 AM
No Description Yet! ...
11 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
09/28/2025 6:00 PM
Back by Popular Demand – Femmes of Rock Returns to Canandaigua! - Fort Hill Performing Arts Center - Sunday,...
Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, Inc. 20 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424
09/28/2025 6:00 PM
The Femmes of Rock starring Bella Electric Strings: They sing! They string! Featuring the music of Queen, Led Zepplin,...
20 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424
09/29/2025 8:15 PM
DAVID MILLER: Canyuga Fanfare (2024)ERNEST BLOCH: Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraïque (1916)MODEST MUSSROGSKY...
Ithaca College Ford Hall 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
09/30/2025 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
10/01/2025 N/A
Buy a Bale Fundraiser This October, shoppers at CountryMax in Farmington can make a difference by purchasing a hay...
CountryMax 5930 Co Rd 41, Farmington, NY 14425
$5.00
10/02/2025 7:00 PM
The laughs are coming to Auburn when Homebrewed Comedy hits the stage in the speakeasy at Prison City Brewery on Thursday,...
Prison City Pub & Brewery 28 State St, Auburn, NY 13021
10/03/2025 11:00 AM recurs every day
Food Vendors, Craft Vendors and entertainment for the family. ...
Jefferson Park E Jefferson St, Salamanca, NY 14779
$18
10/03/2025 11:00 AM
LeTourneau Christian Center’s Blessed Hope October Ladies Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 3 at 11:00...
LeTourneau Christian Center 4950 E Lake Rd, Rushville, NY 14544
10/04/2025 10:00 AM
SAVE THE DATE!!!Saturday, October 4, from 10am to 5pm. Our 37th year of hosting our Annual Hunt Country Harvest Fest...
4021 Italy Hill Rd, Branchport, NY 14418
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FREE
10/04/2025 10:00 AM
Join us for FREE fall fun at Lima’s Pumpkin & AG Day Festival on Saturday Oct 4th! Giant pumpkin weigh-ins,...
Mark Tubbs Memorial Park 7384 Ziegler Dr, Lima, NY 14485
10/04/2025 10:00 AM
We couldn’t celebrate two amazing years of our boutique (at our new location) without all of you! Join us for...
8934 N Seneca St, Weedsport, NY 13166
10/04/2025 11:00 AM recurs every 2 weeks
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour of Rose Hill Mansion. These tours are not the same as our regular tour....
543 S Main St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
10/04/2025 11:00 AM
Fun for all ages, so bring the family. Our fantastic fairy trails and petting zoo will be free with admission. We...
10053 Short Cut Rd, Weedsport, NY 13166
10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Create unforgettable fall memories at the 18th Annual Falls Harvest Festival! Celebrate the harvest with family-friendly...
Main St, Montour Falls, NY 14865, USA
10/04/2025 4:00 PM
Keuka Farmers Market ...
8462 NY-54, Hammondsport, NY 14840
10/04/2025 5:00 PM
Saturday Night Fun with ROCKIN BOOTS!! Ready to dance the night away with Rockin Boots?! Join us at FLX live for a...
427 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456
10/04/2025 8:00 PM
DSP Shows & The State Theatre of Ithaca Present: Steve Hackett Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo North...
State Theatre of Ithaca 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
10/05/2025 11:00 AM
Get ready for a vibrant celebration at the 4th Annual Heritage Fiesta, happening in the Press Bay Parking Lot on Sunday,...
118 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
10/11/2025 11:00 AM
Sunday Funday just got tastier! Join Cousins Maine Lobster at Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars on 10/12 for lobster rolls and...
1 Lake Niagara Ln, Naples, NY 14512
10/11/2025 1:00 PM
Join us Saturday, October 11th from 1-4 pm for our second annual Harvest Fest! Grapes are coming in day after day...
7020 NY-89, Ovid, NY 14521
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$25 Beginners and Families; $35 Intermediate and Advanced Players
10/18/2025 9:00 AM
Join Us in Serving Up a Healthier Geneva! Join the Finger Lakes Health Foundation and the Friends of Geneva...
Geneva High School 101 Carter Rd, Geneva, NY 14456
10/25/2025 10:00 AM
Ghost Affair at Miles Saturday, October 25 | 10am – 5pm - Ghost Wine Specials - Costume Contest – Be...
168 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod, NY 14842
10/25/2025 7:00 PM
Lauren and The Good Souls came together initially, in tribute to the amazingly talented Joni Mitchell 9 years ago,...
151 S Main St, Naples, NY 14512, USA
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
That’s it for this week.
A Note on the Fall Season 🍂
Hello from the Finger Lakes,
As the air turns crisp and our hillsides blaze with color, we're savoring every moment of this beautiful fall season. It's the perfect time for a scenic drive, a glass of local cider, wine, or beer or spirit, and enjoying the quiet magic that settles over our lakes.
We'll be sharing our favorite autumn finds and hidden gems to help you make the most of it.
As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.
Don,
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