Feb 9, 2016 Finger Lakes Connected Enewsletter
Love is in the air!  Love the people surrounding you...and yourself!
 
Enjoy this double week VALENTINE'S edition of Finger Lakes Connected!

Blue Skies, Donna Bennett 


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 *** SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL FINGER LAKES CONNECTED ANNIVERSARY PARTY! FRIDAY, MAY 6th at THE INN ON THE LAKE's SANDBAR's OPENING DAY! ***
5-7pm Networking/Socializing/CMAC ticket raffle
7-11pm ROC STREET Band

 

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LIVE & LOCAL
Jose & Willy's, 905-0017
Tuesdays- Open Mic Jammin' on the Lake, 7:30pm till ? 
 
Pickering Pub, 396-9060
Tuesday- Karaoke
Fri - DJ
Sat - DJ
  
The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070 
Fri, Feb 12 - Big Blue House
Fri, Feb 19 - Everheart Band
 
Nick's Chophouse, 393-0303
Fri, Feb 12 - Jules on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, Feb 13 - Aron on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
Fri, Feb 19 - Aron on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, Feb 20 - Aron on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
 
The Inn on the Lake, Lounge. 394-7800
Sat, Feb 13 - Boogiemen, 8-11pm
Sat, Feb 20 - The Flock, 8-11pm

Rio Tomatlan, 394-9380
Valentines Speakeasy - Wed, Feb 10th, 7:30-10:30. Its all about LOVEEEEEE. We are challenging people to read their first love poem to somebody.
Fri, Feb 12- "Threads of Gold" acoustic duo doing love ballads, 6-9pm
Sat, Feb 13 - The Jasper Stills acoustic duo, 7-10pm
Sat, Feb 20 - Meyer & McGuire, 6:30-930pm
 
Shenanigans, 412-6783
Sat, Feb 12 - Transport, 9pm-1am
 
Farmers, 393-0129
Wed - Open Jam with Casey & Hakeem, 9pm-1am
Thurs - Karaoke w/ DC Entertainment, 8:30pm-12:30am
Sun - Live Music with Hakeem, Matt, and Rich, 9pm-1am

CBC (Canandaigua Brew Company),
Saturdays - Karaoke w/DC Entertainment, 9pm-1am
Wed, Feb 24 - Karaoke w/ DC Ent - David Ells DJ, 8:30pm
 
Twisted Rail Brewing Co, 396-0683
Wednesdays - Twisted Trivia w/ Ian, 6pm
Thursdays - Mug Club Night!
*** NEW TASTING ROOM (w/ food) OPEN IN MACEDON!***

Oasis East, 905-3268
Thurs - Open Mic with Bri & Travis, 8pm
Sat, Feb 13 - Casey Bloom, 8p
Sat, Feb 20 - OC (Tim O'Hora & Chad Cleveland), 8pm
 
Rocky's, 394-2160
Saturday - DJ

Prosecco, 924-8000
Fri, Feb 12 - Jim Nugent
Sat, Feb 13 - Chris Ott
Sun, Feb 14 - Jim Nugent
Fri, Feb 19 - Kate Cufari
Sat, Feb 20 - Howie Bartolo on Flute
 
Stay A While Bar & Grill @ The Travelodge, 398-7394
Wednesdays - Karaoke with DJ Mazur
Thursday, Feb 11 - FREE buffet! Business Happy Hour! 4-7pm
Saturdays - Karaoke with DJ Mazur
 
Café Sol, 229-2233
 
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870
Sat, Feb 13 -Meyer & McGuire (Open Mic), 6-9pm
Sat, Feb 20 - Mike Joseph (Open Mic), 6-9pm

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630
Thurs -Open Mic, 8pm
Fri -  Karaoke, 8pm-1am
Sat, Feb 13 - Jason Almekinder, 8pm
Sat, Feb 20 - PJ Elliott, 8pm
  
Waterside Wine Bar, Phelps, (585) 752-1634
FEBRUARY 12th -------- TEAGAN WARD
FEBRUARY 13th -------- ANDY
FEBRUARY  17th-------- KEN CAMPBELL
FEBRUARY 19th -------- SWEET T & JOHNNY B
FEBRUARY 20th -------- DAVE McGRAPH
 
Ramada, Geneva, (315) 789-5677
Fri, Feb 12 - Howie Bartolo, 8-11pm
Sat, Feb 13 - Charlie Ellis, 8-11pm
Fri, Feb 19 - Roland Rock Trio, 8-11pm
Sat, Feb 20 - Nick Leduc, 8-11pm


Hobart and William Smith Colleges Speaker Series: Our Weather Comes from...Where? Thurs, Feb 11, 7:00-9:00PM
HWS Assistant Professor of Geoscience Nick Metz will discuss the mechanisms by which storms originating in the Pacific Ocean impact local weather.

I Love Origami. Thurs, Feb 11,4:00-5:00PM
For grades 3-5. Make a Valentine project to give to someone special. Registration requested.
 
Teen Pizza & a Movie: The Princess Bride. Thurs, Feb 11, 6:00-8:00PM. For grades 6-12. A Valentine's Day special movie presentation. Pizza and beverages offered. (PG)
 
Un-Valentine's Day Party. Sat, Feb 13 I 11:00AM-1:00PM
For grades 6-12. Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, games and snacks.
 
Books Sandwiched In:8 Mondays of Book Reviews. Mon, Feb 15, 12-1
Katie Smith reviews Fables: Legends in Exile, a fictional story about the exile of the infamous inhabitants of folklore. Bring a lunch. Beverages and cookies offered by The Centerfield Homemakers.
 
Rochester Reads:Queen of the Fall. Tue, Feb 16, 2-3P. Thur, Feb 18, 7-8P. Read and discuss Sonja Livingston's memoir.
 
Alzheimer's Association: Driving and Dementia. Tues, Feb 16, 2-3P. Explore how Alzheimer's disease can affect a person's ability to drive, their senses, and reaction times. Learn about local resources for driver evaluations and strategies for talking about when to stop driving.
 
Wacky Onesie Wednesday. Wed, Feb 17, 6-8P. Grades 6-12. Wear a onesie or something comfortable, play games & watch a classic Disney movie.
 
Munchtime at the Movies:Hotel Transylvania 2. Thur, Feb 18, 12-1:30 Bring lunch and watch a movie about Dracula, his grandson Mavis, & friends.
 
Wood Library will close at 5:00PM on President's Day, Mon, Feb 15.

For a complete listing of library classes and events, go to
Wood Library Calendar.
  Our Children's Place Child Care Center event!
Saturday, February 13th at The Inn on the Lake     Canandaigua, 6pm till Midnight. $40.00 per person
Includes Cocktail hour, Buffet Dinner, Music by PADJ, Silent Auction and Candy Bar. Advance Tickets only. For more info call Our Children's Place Child Care Center at 585-394-5310
Light Hill is a comfort care home supporting the terminally ill and has a FLOWER BOUQUET SALE going on now thru February 19th. We are looking for sellers who would like to organize a mini-sale among your friends, at the office, club, etc. to support Light Hill. These beautiful, fresh bouquets are $10 each and certain to please. Whether you'd like to organize a mini-sale or simply place an order for one or two bouquets, please call Mary Kay at 585.737.9569 or Light Hill at 585.393.1311. The bouquets will be delivered 2/29 or 3/1.
Call today to reserve your seats for an evening of romance! (585)394-9090
Macari Winemaker Dinner on Feb 20 at the New York Wine & Culinary Center!

Join us for an exciting Winemaker Dinner on February 20 with Macari Vineyards on Long Island! The Macari family is proud to showcase a collection of world-class wines from the emerging North Fork region. Our NYWCC Culinary Team has developed a six course dinner menu that incorporates pairings from Macari's portfolio of award-winning wines. While you enjoy your delicious courses, Macari's winemaker and owners will share the stories and insider info on their delicious wines. Click here for more info!
 

 
The Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery Proudly Presents
"THE EMERGING ARTISTS AND THEIR MENTORS - 2016"
The 11th Annual Studio II Exhibit, is a wonderful show featuring work done by students who took art classes during 2015. It will also feature work done by the artist/instructors who teach at Studio II. 

The exhibit runs thru Feb. 27th.
  
Pat Rini Rohr Gallery, 71 South Main Canandaigua, (585) 394-0030
Home Green Home Workshop
February 20th, 10:30am-12. Soul Juicin, Victor, NY

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Best Foot Forward does Bday Parties!

   Birthday parties are 2 hours long and we provide everything.  We start with arts & crafts, hair, nails, tattoos.  Then everyone picks a costume to dress up in and we dance and sing to their favorite songs.  Finally we have pizza, cake, and open presents!  All children receive a goodie bag before leaving the party.   Perfect Winter Birthday Party!

 Come & support CA Basketball CCB Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser  
Wednesday, Mar. 2nd 5-8PM @ Elks Club (Niagara Street) 

The cost per ticket is Adult $7.00 / Child (under 10) $5.00.

Eat in & Carry-out available & Walk-ins Welcome (until sell out)
Cake wheel where everyone can try their luck to win cookies, cakes, brownies, cupcakes and more!! CA Hoops apparel available for purchase

  LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE/BORDER

Looking for mature individual to share apartment. You would have your own bedroom and full use of a 1,200 square foot apartment with a fitness center and pool in Canandaigua, near the lake. Washer/Dryer downstairs. $500/month includes all utilities. Call (585)490-0366 and leave message.  

  Get your wood NOW with Seasoned hardwoods ready for pickup! 65/f-cord. Call Billy 585-394-4851
Hi Finger Lakes! Need a history fix? 
The Ontario County Historical Society recently won a NYS award for its video shorts on local history subjects.

Remember Roseland Park?  How about the Ice Storms of 1936 and 1991?  Did your parents read you Little Golden Books illustrated by Canandaigua's Eloise Wilkin? Did your parents work at the Red Cross Canteen? There are a dozen 2-3 minute videos on these and other subjects free right here!View our videos on YouTube

Call 585-393-4731 to reserve your Singing Valentine quartet now! $45 incudes two songs, a rose, and a card with a personal message. $20 for a phone or Skype greeting!
 CELBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY WITH US!
The Cook Family welcomes you to Bristol Harbour Resort this Valentine's Day to experience our specially-created menu and beautiful dining setting.
On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, visit us in our all season restaurant and celebrate a year of love and memories while enjoying the best view the Finger Lakes has to offer. Start your meal off right with specially-made appetizers like our oysters rockefeller, shrimp cocktail, or jumbo lump crab cake. Then choose from entree dishes like our char-grilled rack of lamb or herb baked lobster tail, and more. Finish the evening off right with homemade & local desserts and a great glass of wine to pair. View the full Valentine's Day Menu. Our regular restaurant menu will also be available. Please make reservations for the weekend by calling Bristol Harbour Resort at 800-288-8248. To ensure a place in our dining room, please call on or before Thursday, February 11. Let us make this Valentine's Day a special one to remember.

 

  
FLCC offers Summer Jazz Recording Academy to High Schoolers
Applications are now being accepted for a four-day Jazz Recording Academy to be offered at Finger Lakes Community College this summer to the area's top high school instrumental and vocal musicians.
 
The first-ever Jazz Recording Academy will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 5 to 8. Each of the four days of instruction will include three hours of musical training and three hours of lessons in FLCC's new world-class music recording studios. Participant will leave with CDs of their work.
 
The selective program is open to students who will be entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2016. Participants should have higher-level music skills and be able to sight-read music and improvise.
  

CANANDAIGUA FITNESS @ Cobblestone!
We've added MORNING classes, late classes, a Yoga promo, and Friday nights! THIS Fri Feb 12 at 5:30pm is Zumba Sentao w/Deb! Plus, you can drop-in to Snap Fitness in Farmington for just $5, too!   
 Like us on Facebook1622 State Route 332. Class descriptions on the website....
www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  

 

Thompson Seeks Chaplain's Volunteers
As he recruits chaplain's volunteers to provide spiritual care within UR Medicine's Thompson Health, Manager of Spiritual Care Mark Henson will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel just off the main lobby of Thompson Hospital at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. At Thompson, spirituality is defined in the broadest and most universal terms possible -- that which gives meaning or purpose and belonging or connection to each person. In this light, the health system's Spiritual Care program seeks to support each patient, resident, client and loved one in a way that is meaningful and helpful to him or her. Following the Feb. 17 information session, trainings will be held on March 2 and 9. For more information, contact Henson at (585) 396-6486 or click here.

Breast Cancer Support Group Meets Feb. 17
The Breast Cancer Support Group hosted by UR Medicine's Thompson Health will meet Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Breast Imaging Center, in Suite 103 at 195 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.
Jennifer Klein, a certified holistic stress management instructor with a master's degree in Integrative Health, facilitates the group. Support persons and new members are welcome. There is no charge to attend. 
Please note that in order to access the building at 195 Parrish St., one enters the driveway for 229 Parrish St. Call (585) 396-6111 for more information.


Do you spend a lot of time sitting, standing or in a sedentary position? Do you have these leg complaints?
  • Tired, aching, heavy feeling legs
  • Leg swelling
  • Varicose veins
  • Venous insufficiency
  • Post-thrombotic syndrome
  • Healed venous ulcers
  • Active venous ulcers
  • Lymphedema
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Come see us at 66 West Ave or call us at (585) 396-9970

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Chef's Challenge!! Sun, March 6, 2-5 pm
The Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main Street, Canandaigua

Tastings from 17 area restaurants and
sips from 13 beverage establishments.

 Cost: $25/person, $40/couple in advance
(Tickets at the door $30/person, $50/couple)

Get Involved, Canandaigua!

 
Town of Canandaigua Republicans.
The Canandaigua City Democratic Committee
Click here for more info.
 
Interested in joining the City of Canandaigua Republican Committee? Next meeting is Wed, Feb 24th at The Inn on The Lake at 7pm. Stop by or contact Dudley Purbeck.
 
Town of Canandaigua Democrats
Click here for more info or email us.
 
Conservative Party meetings:  Click here for Facebook page with meeting dates.

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

Canandaigua School Board meetings, click here.
The Rotary Club of Canandaigua meets every Thursday, 12:15pm at the New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street.

Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua meets every Tuesday at 12:05p at the American Legion Main St Canandaigua. Email us for more info.

 Canandaigua Lions Club Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00p (Sept-June). Wood Library 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY  14424

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