March 29, 2016 Finger Lakes Connected
Happy Spring Break! Having all the kids home used to be hard on me but now, I have a much more relaxed, take one day (or hour even) at a time approach. Ahhhh. Go with the flow! April Fools Day is on Friday and my youngest is up to something....I can just feel it! I think she's still trying to get me back for my April Fools slam dunk I made when I announced I was pregnant. She burst into tears because she said she always wanted to be the baby! When I fessed up, I said, "How could you fall for that?? I can barely handle you three!" The funniest part is my mother always wanted me to have more kids and when I told her my brain and tolerance level was at capacity with three, she always said, "So was mine! But, if I stopped at three, you wouldn't be around!" Hmmmmm.... 
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* SAVE THE DATE: Friday May 6th is Finger Lakes Connected 7th Annual Anniversary Party on The Sandbar's Opening Day! YES, the weather will be sunny and warm by then! The Sandbar is the lakeside restaurant/bar at The Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main St, Canandaigua. All are welcome!
5-7pm: Socializing/Networking by the Lake, enter to win prizes.
7pm: Roc Street Band starts/
Kenny Chesney Ticket Giveaway (compliments of www.TicketsAPlenty.com
 
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LIVE & LOCAL
Jose & Willy's, 905-0017
Tuesdays- Open Mic Jammin' on the Lake, 7:30pm till ? 
Fri, March 25 - Critical Mash, 8pm-midnight
Sunday, April 3 - Annual Willy/Chilly Contest. Jump in the Lake 2pm, Judge Chili 2:30pm. Chili must be at Joses before 1:30pm to be judged. 3 categories: vegetarian, hot, & mild. Prizes for 1st and 2nd places.
 
Pickering Pub, 396-9060
Tuesday- Karaoke
Fri - DJ
Sat - DJ
  
The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070 
Fri, April 1 - Call for info
 
Nick's Chophouse, 393-0303
Fri, April 1 - Sharon Macpherson, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, April 2 - Sharon Macpherson, 6:30-9:30pm

The Inn on the Lake, Lounge. 394-7800
Sat, April 2 - OC, 8-11pm

Rio Tomatlan, 394-9380
Sat, April 2 - Jasper Stills, 7-9pm
Thurs, April 7, Dos Locos, 6-9pm

Shenanigans, 412-6783

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, April 6- 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, April 2 - Kevin O'Leary, Original Blues. 8pm
 
Rocky's, 394-2160
Saturday - DJ

Prosecco, 924-8000
Call for info

Stay A While Bar & Grill @ The Travelodge, 398-7394
Tuesdays - Open Mic, 8-12 
Saturdays - Karaoke with DJ Mazur
 
Café Sol, 229-2233

 
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870
Sat, April 2 - Bob Dugan, 6-9pm

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630
Thurs - Open Mic w/ Rick Constantino, 8pm
Fri -  Karaoke, 8pm-1am
Sat, April 2 - Frank & Rich's Timeline, 8pm
  
Waterside Wine Bar, Phelps, (585) 752-1634
Fri, April 1 - Bill Treacy
Sat, April 2 - Closed for a private party

Ramada, Geneva, (315) 789-5677
Fri, April 1- Gary & Chip, 8-11pm
Sat, April 2 - Nick LeDuc , 8-11pm
 

KIDS-It's Spring Break at Wood Library!
 
Teen Tech Week: Overdrive. Mon, Mar 28, 2-3:30PM. For grades 6-12. Bring smart phones, tablets, or other devices and learn how to check out eBooks on OverDrive. Need a library card? Get one at the workshop.
 
Munchtime at the Movies: The Peanuts Movie
Tues, Mar 29, 12:00-1:30PM. For families. Bring lunch to munch and enjoy a movie featuring the "Peanuts" gang (G, 88 min).
 
Teen Tech Week: Ozobots and LittleBits. Tues, Mar 29 I 4-6:00PM
For grades 6-12. Make an Ozobot track and write code. Try building different circuits with LittleBits.
 
Clue Night. Wed, Mar 30 I 6-8PM. For grades 6-12. Dress as your favorite Clue character. Watch the movie and play the game (PG, 94 min).
 
TBT TV. Thurs, Mar 31 I 1-3PM. For grades 6-12. Learn Tumblr basics. A limited number of library laptops are available for those without one.
 
Kids Can Color Too! Thurs, Mar 31 I 1-2PM. For children ages 5-12. Drop in and spend a relaxing hour coloring with pencils, crayons, or markers. Coloring sheets and supplies provided.
 
Mother Goose Time. Fri, Apr 1 I 10:15-11:35AM (Walkers), 11-11:20AM (Pre-walkers). For children 6-24 months and their caregivers. Nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Registration requested.
 
Waffles and Shrek! Fri, Apr 1 I 11:30AM-1:30PM. For grades 6-12. We'll watch the movie and make waffles (PG, 90 min).
 
...and for ADULTS! Workshop: Keep your memories. Let go of the Clutter. Thurs, Mar 31 I 7-8:30PM. Overwhelmed with clutter but don't know how to start clearing out? Get inspired and learn how to "let go" of the stuff. Learn to make decisions about what is important and what is "junk" and keep at it. Registration requested.

For a complete listing of library classes and events, go to Wood Library Calendar.
EXPANDING OUR OPEN STUDIO WORK STATIONS! Now Seven! PLUS SPRING BREAK SPECIALS!
1. Sewing
2. Jewelry
3. Fiber Arts (including Weaving)
4. Stained Glass For Beginners
5. Drawing
6. Painting
7. Printmaking
Spring Break Special:TEENS...   $75 for 3 days of 3 hour sessions   3-6pm
Teens    Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday    March 29, 30, 31
Assemble a Found Object Sculpture, Embellish or upcycle a piece of clothing(from Salvation Army at a bargain), Monoprinting on a press.
 
 Spring Break Special: 5-12 year olds    $60.  for 3 days of 2 hour sessions March 29, 30, 31  12:30-2:30
Recycle & Decorate theme  Make a sculpture, a tee-shirt or apron, and a monoprint on a press.

Come see us at 185 South Main Street (Corner of Main and Beeman). Call (585)737-0174

  NICKS DOES LUNCH!

Celebrate getting your taxes in on time with a delicious lunch at Nicks Chophouse! Starting April 15th, we will be serving lunch (11:30am-3pm) daily!  We have live piano bar music every weekend, too! Like us on Facebookand find us on Instagram! Come see us at 5 Beeman Street, Canandaigua! (585)393-0303
 

BEST FOOT FORWARD! Dance classes for all ages and abilities at Best Foot Forward in Victor across from Eastview Mall. Ongoing enrollment. 10 week session April 4th - June 17th.  Final performance Friday, June 17th. For more information call us at 585-398-0220 or visit us online!   
 

 All proceeds to benefit Canandaigua Boys Lacrosse
Doors open at 6pm * Gaming begins at 7pm $30 per ticket / $55 per couple
Includes: Gaming Chips, Door Prizes, and Hors d'oeuvres  Make checks payable to:
"Friends of Canandaigua Boys Lacrosse"

For Entertainment Purposes Only!
Tickets available at Eric's Office Restaurant,
from any Boys Lacrosse Booster Member or
Colleen Gioseffi (585-919-9182), Karina Stanney (585-415-9109) or
Melissa Faiola (585-202-0046)

1. CORE ATHLETIX (Competitive Cheerleading and Tumbling for all ages, right in Canandaigua) is having a BBQ Fundraiser!
Sunday April 3, 11am-2pm pickup!
BBQ Chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls & butter. $10
Come check our facility out! at 5310 North St, Bldg 6A (behind Potter HVAC), Canandaigua. 412-6320
 
Our athletes made Nationals and Worlds this year so your purchase helps our local teams in the competitions!

2. CANANDAIGUA VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Saturday, April 16th 2016
11:30am-4:00pm
Presale pick up by 2:00pm
At Runnings of Canandaigua.
$10.00 Dinner includes:
1/2 Chicken, salt potatoes,
macaroni salad, coleslaw,
dinner roll, drink, and dessert.
 
CA IDOL!!!!
Canandaigua Softball Boosters is proud to present our 12th Annual CA Idol Talent Competition to be held on April 8th, 2016 at 6:30pm. The show will be presented at the Canandaigua Academy Theatre. CA Idol features individual and group performances by dozens of elementary and middle school students from the Canandaigua community. The event packs the auditorium each year with friends and families who cheer for their favorites and cast their votes for the top performances in each category.
Our 2016 event will be co-hosted by NYS Assemblymember Bill Nojay and Hobart & William Smith College Economics and Environmental Studies Professor Thomas Drennen.
Ticket prices are $8 presale / $10 at the show. Presale tickets are available at the following Canandaigua locations:
Finger Lakes Dental Care - 329 South Main St.
Canandaigua National Bank - 72 & 709 South Main St. 
Ranks IGA - 201 West Avenue
Tom Wahl's - 2510 Rochester Road. 
The Canandaigua Farmer's Market is now accepting applications for vendors for the 2016 Summer/Fall market under the Mill Street pavilion in downtown Canandaigua.  The market runs every  Saturday from June 5 - Oct. 29th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.  This year the market will be celebrating our 15th year in operation!
 
Emphasizing culinary tourism of our area, the farmer-run market is seeking applications for vendors that will allow us to continue to offer a wide-variety of unique, locally grown, raised and produced agricultural products. This year the market is especially seeking local producers of dairy products (cheese, milk, dairy, ice  cream); locally roasted coffee and other beverages including local wine, beer and spirits. Applications are due by April 1, 2016 and can be downloaded at our website or please email us.
GORGEOUS PIANO FOR SALE! *PRICE REDUCTION*!
 
William Knabe & Co. Professional Upright Piano, 170th Anniversary Edition, Walnut with Pommele wood inlay.
Perfect condition, beautiful "baby grand" sound, about 7 years old. Comes with Artist bench. Current retail and insurance value is $13,700.
Will sell for $7,995. Call Angi 585-455-5136. 
 
WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE IN BLOOMFIELD NY....

6,000 SQ. FT. WITH 18 FT HIGH CEILINGS AND OVERHEAD DOOR, HEATED/AIR CONDITIONED....

THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES AND CENTRALLY LOCATED BETWEEN ROCHESTER, VICTOR, CANANDAIGUA AND BRISTOL!!  THIS IS A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!!!

SPACE CAN BE DIVIDED

LEASE TERMS APPLY

SECURITY DEPOSIT AND 1ST MONTH'S RENT REQUIRED

CALL 585-657-8050 OR 585-727-4297 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE A TOUR

ALSO, NOW SCHEDULING TOURS FOR OUR SOON TO BE COMPLETED BRAND NEW 1 BEDROOM LUXURY LOFT APARTMENTS!! CALL 585-657-8050 TO SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR!

 
Canandaigua Rotary's 1st Annual Festa Italiana
Benefits Canandaigua Service Agencies
Sunday April 3, 11:30 AM to 4 PM
Kings Catering - 4031 NYS ST Rt 5&20, East of the Lowes/Walmart Plaza
Live Music by the George Newton Quartet
Menu:Ziti, Sauce, Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan; Bread, Salad, Beverages, Make your own, Ice Cream Sundae Table.
Table Waiters - A Family Event
Drawings, prizes,Magician, balloon art and more
$10 Adults, $5 children 12 and Under (Take Outs are available for $1 extra).
Tickets available at the door or from any Rotarian. More info here!
Think Golf!
 
2016 Golf Course Improvements: Improving playability and making your game more enjoyable!
- New Fleet of 75 electric golf carts
- Paved golf paths
- Bunker renovations
- Improved course signage
- Addition of a 5th tee
2016 Golf Green Fee Rates. All fees are per person and include cart
Now  - APRIL 21st
Monday - Thursday $15.00 (9 Holes) $20.00 (18 Holes)
Friday - Sunday & Holidays $25.00 $30.00 (18 Holes)
Winemaker Dinner at NYWCC

Join us on Saturday, April 9th for a Winemaker Dinner with Leonard Oakes Estate Winery! New York Wine & Culinary Center Chefs will pair Leonard Oakes' delicious portfolio of wine with entrées made with fresh, local ingredients. Discover the incredible pairings of the seven course meal while Leonard Oakes' Winemaker, Jonathan Oakes, discusses the line-up of award-winning wines. Located in Medina, New York, Leonard Oakes is an award-winning producer of handcrafted artisanal wines and ciders. The Oakes family, rooted in the region and their agricultural heritage, nurture the bounty of the vineyards. Generations of Oakes have ventured out into the world and returned to the farm with broad expertise and a unique vision.  Together, they have created a personal wine experience that is engaging, fun, and informative.

HOST A PROFESSIONAL PLEIN AIR ARTIST!
2016 Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition & Festival at Canandaigua, NY
Festival Dates: June 7-12th
 
Have you ever wondered what the life of a professional outdoor artist is like?   Or how an artist can transform a moment into an amazing piece of art?

Click here to fill out and submit the Host Application Form at our website.
 
By opening your home and offering a guest room you not only help an artist offset some costs associated with participating in this year's festival - but you can make a new friend or two in the process.  Over the course of 5 days these artists want to share something quite magical with our community. They are those who live their dream to create. They follow in the footsteps of those chasing light and color since the early 19th century. This year we are asking our community to also embrace the storied tradition of welcoming accomplished, itinerant artists who charm the cultures they pay homage to in their paintings.

What makes us human?
 
The Finger Lakes Community College 50th anniversary lecture series wraps up Friday, April 1, with a talk on "Brain Science, Artificial Intelligence and Eugenics: Redefining What it Means to be Human."
 
Christine Parker, assistant professor of biology, will discuss the current state of genetic research and how close humanity has come to creating artificial intelligence.
 
Parker's talk begins at 7 p.m. in Stage 14 on the second floor of the FLCC main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. Entry is free.
  


 


CANANDAIGUA FITNESS @ Cobblestone!
MORNING CLASSES ARE ON!! 
 Like us on Facebook1622 State Route 332. Class descriptions on the website....
www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  

  
Moms, Daughters Invited to 'Girls Are Special'
UR Medicine's Thompson Health invites mothers and daughters - ages 9 to 11 - to take part in "Girls Are Special" on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thompson Hospital's Constellation Center for Health and Healing, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua.This class offers a chance to learn together, from Thompson wellness experts and Dr. Jillian Babu of the Canandaigua Medical Group, about physical and emotional changes during adolescence, diet and fitness, stress, safety, relationships and positive body image. Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost - which includes lunch, snacks and materials - is $40 for one mother and daughter and $5 for each additional daughter. For more info and to register, call Thompson's Wellness Department at (585) 396-6111.
  
'Lifestyle Medicine & Nutrition' Series Starts April 6
A series called "Lifestyle Medicine & Nutrition" kicks off on Wednesday, April 6, with a free information session offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at UR Medicine's Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. The series, featuring Dr. Kerry Graff of Lake Country Medicine in Canandaigua and Linda Rowsick, a registered dietitian and certified dietitian-nutritionist at Thompson, will cover how diet impacts your health; the benefits of eating a whole food, plant-based diet; and how to transition to a healthier diet. The remaining five classes will all be held on Wednesdays, April 13 through May 11. They meet at 7 p.m., with the exception of the May 11 class, which is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost for the five remaining classes is $100. To register for the series (including the April 6 info session), call (585) 396-6111 by April 1.


Please Read the Labels of your Over-The-Counter Medications!
Here's why it is important:
  • Taking too much can make you feel worse
  • An OTC drug could aggravate another problem you have
  • The OTC medication could affect a prescription med that you are taking
Your Ultimate Protection Tool Kit:
Two things can fend off OTC errors: a permanent marker and an attentive pharmacist. Use them like this:
  • Sharpie the dosing info on the bottle, cap or box of the OTC
  • Mark down other warnings that pertain to you
  • Talk to the Pharmacist
Call (585) 396-9970 or stop in at 66 West Ave to talk to our knowledgeable staff today.


Spring Arrivals are in at Bambooshay Boutique!
43 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY. (315) 521-5241

Do you know about The Partnership?  They partner with our school districts and community to make life better...
   
Tuesday, April 19th - Heroin Forum at Finger Lakes Community College. Click here for details.

Thursday, April 20th - Child Advocacy Center Annual Dinner. Click here for details.

Saturday, April 30th - Unwanted Medication Take Back Event. Click here for details.   
AND STAY TUNED FOR JUNE 4th ROCKumentary Event!
  LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE/BORDER
1. 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.

 

2. PARK AVE. I am looking for a roommate (female). Month to Month. Room for rent in a 3 bedroom half house. 1.5 bath and laundry in basement. Call or text (585) 329-5737. Utilities incl.
No Smoking & No Pets. $400/month. Furnished except for bdrm
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? 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

* THANK YOU for continuing to email me with upcoming community meetings! It is FREE to get your meetings noticed and attended! Just email!
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This RVE Bike & Skate Shop coupon offer is for either $71.99 Bike Tuneup's (regular price $79.99) or 20% off any one item with max discount of $25.00!
 
RVE Bike Shop is located at 168 South Main Street in Canandaigua. (585) 393-5680.
 
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