February 3, 2015 Canandaigua Connected ENewsletter

Does anyone else think they have the folklore wrong? If the groundhog sees its shadow, wouldn't that mean the sun was shining and maybe more sun means that winter will come to a close? Groundhog + Shadow (sun) = Spring and, conversely, Groundhog + No Shadow (no sun) = 6 more weeks of Winter. I don't know, maybe I'm missing my Algebra Teacher days? Folklore actually says if he sees his shadow, he scurries back into his burrow for more winter is on it's way. Who ever said that groundhogs are timid little things that scare easily? Maybe they're proud to see that shadow and bask in it's glory? HMMMM. I apparently like to question things that don't make sense. Enjoy whatever is left of winter...

Blue Skies, Donna Bennett

WINE WALK THIS SATURDAY (FEB 7) IS A FUNDRAISER....A portion of the $8 goes to The American Heart Association
Start at 143 S. Main Street, Canandaigua (American Made Store), 4-7pm

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LIVE & LOCAL!

The Inn on The Lake, 394-7800

Fri, Feb 6 - Live Jazz, 7-10pm

Eddie O's Canandaigua, 394-8810

Fri, Feb 6- John Carter

Sat, Feb 7 - Buford

Jose & Willy's, 905-0017

Mon, Feb 9- Open Mic/Jam with Hakeem Dodley (Moonshine Margaritas all day/night), 9p-1am.

Pickering Pub, 396-9060

Tues, Feb 3- Karaoke

Sat, Feb 7- DJ

Lock, Stock, & Barrel, 229-9848

Sat, Feb 7 - Matt Beaman and Acoustic Brew, 9p-1am

The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070

Fri, February 6- Pete Pallini, 6-9pm

96 Grill & Lounge, Farmington, 742-2244

Fri, Feb 6 - Jonny Bauer, 7-10pm

Sat, Feb 7 -The Mixx, 10p-2am

Eddie O's Farmington, 924-8858

Sat, Feb 7 - Charles Ellis

Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870

Sat, Feb 7 - Lisa Winter, 6-9pm

Café Sol, Route 64, Bristol 229-2233

Sat, Feb 7- John Carter, 7-9pm

Sat, Feb 14 - The Rhythm Dogs (3 table seatings, special menu, reservations please)

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630

Thurs, Feb 5 - Open mic w/ Casey Bloom, 9pm

Fri, Feb 6 - Karaoke, 9pm-1am

Sat, Feb 7 - John Bolger , 9pm-1am

Click here for the Wood Library Calendar and see all of this week's activities and events!

25% off entire Wick-edly Sent Store! Feb 7!

Plus, for the month of February you can save 25% off Scent of the Month: Willow
Willow boasts top notes of lemon zest softened by a fresh bouquet of violet, jasmine, geranium & melon on a light musk base.

We are busy adding new products and scents to the shop and online. Be the first to learn about the products as we introduce them by following us on Facebook.

Canandaigua Fitness! $5!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!

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The offices of Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates are abuzz with planning for its annual Adult Spelling Bee, an afternoon of good-natured fun and competition. The 13th annual bee kicks off at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Geneva High School Auditorium.Organizers are looking for teams, sponsors and other donors, as well as spectators to cheer the spellers on. This is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the year. Registration is $300 per team, and all proceeds go toward helping people in your community better their lives through greater literacy. If you can't spell worth a darn or just don't want to take the chance, please consider having your business sponsor a team of tutors, students or other volunteers. BEE the first to sign up! We're accepting teams through Jan. 31 - but the first THREE teams to complete their registration (with payment) will get a free word pass. Call (585) 396-1686 or visit www.literacyvoc.org.

The new year is upon us. Some of us have made resolutions, others are seeking fulfillment. If you look within and find a desire to be of service to others, the Canandaigua Comfort Care Home, a caring and peaceful place for those nearing the end of life, may have an opportunity for you. The Canandaigua Comfort Care Home, Inc. is a special two-bedroom private home, planning to open in Spring 2015, requiring over 100 volunteers for its operation. Our next training session begins early February. Please email us if you are interested in volunteering or would like to financially support this home, which will be 100% privately funded. Thank you for your consideration.

Finger Lakes Academy: A Classical Charter School

**CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS**

If you believe in having a public school choice in our area with a classical curriculum and educational philosophy, then please email us to find out more information or like us on Facebook by clicking on this icon: .

We are also looking to add one board member to our team. Please email us above if you are interested in working to make this important educational initiative a reality.

Bristol Valley Theater has Films in February!

Click on this poster for more info!

HARLEM WIZARDS RETURN TO CANANDAIGUA!

February 10th, the Canandaigua Braves play the Harlem Wizards! This is well worth the $10 for an evening of family fun! Send this ticket form in with your child or get your $!0 ticket at BOTH CNB locations or from all 4 school receptionists! Click on form above for more info or to print the order form!

February 6, 7-9 PM - Valentine's Event:
For the Love of Chocolate and History

The Historical Society teams up with Sweet Expressions and Finger Lakes Gallery and Frame. For an unforgettable evening that will celebrate chocolate. For information contact the Ontario County Historical Society

Special pricing for couples.

February 14th , 11AM -1 PM - Museum Social Event

Love Your History Day

A gathering of Ontario County's Municipal Historians at the Historical Museum, 55 North Main Street Canandaigua. The public is invited to share their love of history.

Additional Information available at

www.ochs.org

or call 585 394-4975

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the New York Wine & Culinary Center and Upstairs Bistro! We will feature romantic-themed classes all weekend long - make it an experience!

The Upstairs Bistro w

ill feature a special Sweetheart Menu for Two on February 14th - click here to view the menu. Reservations are encouraged!

Happy Birthday, Mac's!

Stop into the Canandaigua location the week of February 7th-14th for your chance to win one of hundreds of prizes. We are celebrating 9 years of business! Thank you for all your support!

A UNIQUE Valentines Day Surprise

Get INdoors & Tri with the Canandaigua Y's Everyone Can Tri - Indoor Tri. Kids - Friday, March 7; Adults & Relays - Saturday, March 8. It's not about being first; it's about TRYING! Register Today - you can do it.

Morning Men's 50+ Basketball beginning February 3, 6:15 - 7 am. You're never too old for a game of basketball! And remember Open Basketball - Mon., Wed. & Fri., Noon - 1:45 or Sunday, 9:45 - Noon.

Host your next birthday or celebration at the Y... Count on the Y to make your next party the easiest & best yet.

Get details Feb. 10 on new FLCC job training program

Tuesday, Feb. 10, is the next information and interview session for those interested in the new Finger Lakes Community College advanced manufacturing machinist program at ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls.

The session begins at 9 a.m. at the ITT Goulds Pumps facility at 240 Fall St., Seneca Falls.

This six-month class starts March 16 and provides training in skills in high demand in the Finger Lakes region. FLCC first developed the program in 2011 with G.W. Lisk Co., a maker of solenoids and valves in Clifton Springs. Graduates of the previous four six-month sessions all had jobs or job offers by the end of the program.

March Minis at Pat Rini Rohrer!

Check out all the mini art classes open to the public at the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery! So many choices!

MARCH MINI SCHEDULE HERE!

Marriage Seminar

Bowl for the Cure Feb. 6 and 7

The Canandaigua USBC Bowling Association is hosting the 7th annual Bowl for the Cure® on the evening of Friday, Feb. 6, and the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 7, at Roseland Bowl, 4357 Recreation Drive. Proceeds benefit the Breast Health Patient Navigation Program at UR Medicine's Thompson Health and Susan G. Komen®. By collecting a minimum $25 donation, each participant may bowl three games, with shoe rental. Participants raising $100 or more will receive a T-shirt. Individuals may form four- or five-person teams to compete in the Corporate Night Challenge on Friday, Feb. 6, with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday is for families, with registration beginning at 2:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided and prizes from local businesses will be awarded. Call Jack Moran at (585) 394-5050 for more information. For a registration form, please click here.

Learn About Joint Replacement Feb. 4

Thompson Health's monthly Total Joint Replacement Group Education Program will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at UR Medicine's F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

The free program, held the first Wednesday of each month, will address questions about preparing for this elective surgery, covering topics such as getting your home ready, beginning an exercise program and more. Nancy Buerman, clinical coordinator of physical therapy at Thompson Health, facilitates. Call (585) 396-6050 for more information.

Get Involved, Canandaigua!

Town of Canandaigua Republicans.

Click here for FB page and here for website.

The Canandaigua City Democratic Committee

Click here for more info.

Interested in joining the City of Canandaigua Republican Committee? Please contact Dudley Purbeck.

Town of Canandaigua Democrats

Click here for more info or email us.

Conservative Party meetings: Click here for Facebook page with updates.

Canandaigua Tea Party Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Click here for details.

Canandaigua School Board meetings, click here.

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BUY/SELL!!!!

1982 Ms. Pac Man Cocktail Table Game. One side plays one person or 2 people can play each other. Original, never worn size large Pac Man T-Shirt & instructional game book. Glass top is brand new. Included a set of Pac man drinking glasses and lunch pail. Current selling price, for all, is averaging $1,400 plus. Asking price $800. Only contact me if you are truely interested by email.