April 12, 2016 Finger Lakes Connected
Thank you for the overwhelming responses about prom. I'm feeling very grateful for the community we have developed together with this ENewsletter. Feeling connected to others is what makes life so enriching. Naturally, we have friends and family, but community creates a ripple effect of good vibrations all throughout. You don't have to be blood relatives or everyday friends to feel this natural wonder. Keep it going...pass it on! A smile, a positive thought, a kind act, heartfelt advice. All these things shared amongst strangers are what creates community. Thank you for your readership, support, and advice! I'm thankful for all of these things! Its been a great 7 years! Please mark your calendars for the celebration party below.....
Blue Skies, Donna Bennett   Like us on Facebook
 
**Finger Lakes Connected 7th Anniversary Party! Fri, May 6th, The Inn on the Lake's Sandbar. 5-7pm Networking and prizes. 7pm ROC Street Band! Kenny Chesney Tickets raffle & much more!
 
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LIVE & LOCAL
Jose & Willy's, 905-0017
Tuesdays- Open Mic Jammin' on the Lake, 7:30pm till ? 
Fri, April 15- ROC Street, 8-12
Sat, April 16 - Skyway, 8-12
 
Pickering Pub, 396-9060
Tuesday- Karaoke
Fri - DJ
Sat - DJ
  
The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070 
Fri, April 15 - Everheart Band
 
Nick's Chophouse, 393-0303
Fri, April 15 -Jules on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, April 16 - Marco Amodio on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm

The Inn on the Lake, Lounge. 394-7800
Sat, April 16 - Amy Montrois, 8-11pm

Rio Tomatlan, 394-9380
Sat, April 16 - Meyer & McGuire, 6:30-9:30pm
Wed, April 20 - Abandon Brewing pairing dinner with bluegrass music by East Hill Rascals, 6:30-9:30pm

Shenanigans, 412-6783
April 16 - Slow Rider, 8-12
April 22 - Dirt Child

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 20- 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 16- Charlie Ellis, 8pm
 
Rocky's, 394-2160
Saturday - DJ

Prosecco, 924-8000
Fri, April 15 - Kate Cufari
Sat, April 16 - Chris Ott

Stay A While Bar & Grill @ The Travelodge, 398-7394
Tuesdays - Open Mic, 8-12 
Saturdays - Karaoke with DJ Mazur
 
Café Sol, 229-2233
April 23 - Eva & The Dog Boys
 
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870
Sat, April 16-Troy Cusson, 6-9pm

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630
Thurs - Open Mic w/ Jason, 8pm
Fri -  Karaoke, 9pm-1am
Sat, April 16 - The Prickers...their final show, 9pm
  
Waterside Wine Bar, Phelps, (585) 752-1634
APRIL 15th------------- KEN CAMPBELL
APRIL 16th -------------KEY DREAMERS

Ramada, Geneva, (315) 789-5677
Fri, April 15 - John Bolger, 8-11pm
Sat, April 16 - Howie Bartolo, 8-11pm



Storytime. Wed & Thurs, 10:30-11AM. April 6-May 26
For children ages 3-5. A weekly program of stories, songs, and flannel board fun. Pick Wednesday or Thursday. Registration requested.
 
Student Loans got you Down?. Thurs, Apr 14, 6-7PM. Feeling bogged down by student loans? Learn about helpful payoff programs and how to handle the loans like a pro! Advice, tips and handouts from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service.
 
Film Series: Jack Garner's Favorite Films. Thurs, Apr 14, 1-3PM; Mon, Apr 18, 6:45-8:45PM; Tues, Apr 26, 2-4PM. Author and former film critic Jack Garner will speak in Canandaigua on Oct 16 as part of the George Ewing Forum. We are showcasing his favorite films through June. In April we will feature Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront starring Marlon Brando & Karl Malden.
 
Teen Pizza and Movie Night: The Force Awakens. Thurs, Apr 14, 6-8PM
Ages 13-18. Watch the latest Star Wars flick with friends. Pizza and drinks provided. (PG-13, 109 minutes)
 
Meet the Artist: Denise Van Deroef. Sat, Apr 16, 1-3:30PM. Meet painter and art educator Denise Van Deroef. Her works feature scenes from the Finger Lakes region and will be displayed at Wood Library through May 31.
 
Adult Book Discussion Group. Tues, Apr 19, 2-3PM. Read and discuss The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar.
 
Hamilton Listening Party. Tues, Apr 19, 6-8PM. Ages 13-18. Bring a friend, listen, and sing along to the soundtrack of the hit Broadway musical Hamiliton!
 
Alzheimer's Association: Personal Care. Tues, Apr 19, 6:30-8:00PM
Learn how dementia, the environment and communications affect the way a person responds to personal care. Featured topics: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and dental care.
 
Stories from the Firehouse. Thurs, Apr 21, 7-9PM. Canandaigua firefighters past and present will share stories from the firehouse in an unscripted conversation that is part of the Canandaigua City Fire Department's 200th anniversary celebration.
 
Couch to 5K Training Program. Mondays starting April 25, 5:30-6:30PM. This 10-week group training program for 5K aspirants will be led by experienced runner and race coordinator Lindsay Pennise. Each participant will get a personalized training program based on goals, experience, and physical ability. Limited to 30 people. Ages 16+. Must be registered for Wood Library's 5K to participate by April 25. REGISTER HERE

For a complete listing of library classes and events, go to Wood Library Calendar.
 

Nick's Now Does Lunches!

Celebrate getting your taxes done with a  delicious chophouse lunch! Starting this Friday April 15, from 11:30am-3pm, you can satisfy your cravings for mouth watering steak, seafood, and much more. Nicks Chophouse is located at 5 Beeman Street in Canandaigua. (585)393-0303

 
 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)

Wine/Beer Tasting Event at CORE ATHLETIX Fri, April 15, 7-10pm!
 
Anthony Road, Vineyard View wines, Twisted Rail Brewery, and more! Enjoy appetizers, acoustic music by Ryan Consiglio, raffles, and vendors! Tickets are $10.
Come check our competitive cheer and tumbling facility out at 5310 North St, Bldg 6A (behind Potter HVAC), Canandaigua. 412-6320
 
Our athletes made Nationals and Worlds (Florida and Rhode Island) this year so your purchase helps our local teams in the competitions!

 Sat, April 16-Onanda State Park
Click here to register

OUTSTANDING COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW COMING TO Canandaigua Middle School
Join us for a fun night with the Jack Hirsh Comedy Hypnosis Show!  This is a family friendly show and will be on April 21, at Canandaigua Middle School Auditorium
 
Jack Hirsh learned the art of comedy hypnosis on the famed Las Vegas strip.  He has performed for a wide range of audiences from high school grad nights to charity events and private parties. To find out more about Jack Hirsh, visit www.jackhirsh.com.
 
All proceeds support the Class of 2017! Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or you can contact Class of 2017  at canandaiguaclassof2017@gmail.com for more information.
 
Tickets will also be available at the Academy Main office...Call 396-3702 with questions.





IN CONCERT: LOREN AND MARK, internationally acclaimed musicians playing bluegrass, jazz, country and time honored favorites. Loren and Mark have performed world- wide since 2005. Sat, April 16, 7 pm. First Congregational Church, 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY
Loren and Mark's music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their world-class guitar playing style is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Their songs feature Loren's superb vocals and some beautiful harmonies from Mark.
Tickets are $10, available at the door or call the Church Office 585-394-2184 for more information. All proceeds will be donated to the First Congregational Church's Historic Building Preservation Fund.

The Conversation: Making Decisions About Medical Care Toward the End of Life
A panel presentation and discussion about what the care choices are and, most critically, why it is so important to document your choices and discus those choices with your family and your health care providers. Living wills, health care proxies, palliative care, hospice care and the MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) will be covered. There will be ample time for questions.
Panelist's include: Dr. Stu Gillim, Internal Medicine and Public Health physician; Suzanne Underhill, RN, Executive Director of Light Hill, the new comfort care home serving Ontario/Yates Counties; Dr. Heidi Schwarz, URMC neurologist, and Dr. Leslie Myers, Thompson Health palliative care physician. The program is free and open to the entire community. Contact the Church Office at 585-394-2184 or email office@canandaiguachurch.org for more. Thursday April 28, 7-9 pm




  A ROCKumentary that will have you dancing in your seats....to help our youth! Tickets on sale now!  More info here!


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 NEW LOWER PRICE OF $7,411. Call Angi 585-455-5136. 
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.
 
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!

  Spring Wildflower & Orchid Show at Sonnenberg
  
April 22 - 24, 2016
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
$10/person, $5/Ages 4 - 16, free for ages 3 and under
Celebrate the arrival of spring with Sonnenberg! Stroll through the gardens ladened with early spring wildflowers as well as the orchid displays in the greenhouses and mansion. Guided tours, family activities, educational talks, and more. Click here for schedule of events!

We also have a Volunteer Open House on Sat, April 23 - details here!
Bristol Harbour Resort is Hiring
Bristol Harbour Resort is hiring for full-time and seasonal positions, including front desk, banquet chef, seasonal kitchen support cooks, dishwashers, and housekeeping staff. Positions offer competitive hourly wages based on experience. Must be 16 or older to apply. Applications can be found here! Resumes can be sent to Nancy Bills , HR Assistant at nbills@bristolharbour.com or apply in person at the front desk: 5410 Seneca Point Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424. 

Bristol Harbour Marina Now Accepting Applications
Applications for short- and long-term slip rentals at the Bristol Harbour marina are now being accepted online here!. Slip spaces and spaces in the kayak rack area are available. Marina customers receive beach privileges at the Bristol Harbour beach, parking privileges in the private marina parking garage, and access to marina amenities. Members also qualify for membership at Bristol Harbour Resort for charging privileges at the restaurant and golf course. For more information on rentals and membership, contact Paula Risberg at 585-396-2200 or prisberg@bristolharbour.org. 
 
NYWCC does Mother's Day Brunch
  
 
Celebrate Mother's Day at Upstairs Bistro with our delicious brunch buffet offering! Join us for seatings at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm and enjoy delectable, seasonal fare with all of the fixings. There will be a carving station, omelette station, hot and cold buffet, in addition to a wide selection of our housemade desserts. Visit our website for more details!
Please make your reservations by calling us at 585-394-7070 x111. Click here for more!
Adults $35   *   Children (5-12) $17  *  Children 4 & under Free



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.

 
'Music Village' offers a night of varied, original music and dance
  
Finger Lakes Community College professor David McGuire has gathered colleagues and friends to stage a performance of his original musical compositions combined with spoken word and dance on Friday, April 15.
  
"Music Village" begins at 7:30 p.m. in the main campus auditorium at 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. The event is free and open to the public.
  
Faculty from Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges and Nazareth College are collaborating on the event. Faculty and students from the FLCC culinary arts program will prepare a reception.
  
McGuire has chosen 11 works written over the last 20 years, though most are fairly recent. Selections cover a range of styles and idioms, including an instrumental composition combined with spoken word called "Prayer Machine;" a body-percussion piece called "Clapelgel's Cactus," and an upbeat, "faux-bluegrass" number called "Cracker Barrel Two-Step."
  
 
PAT RINI ROHRER GALLLERY - SPRING SESSION! Click here to see all of the Drawing, Painting, and Watercolor classes! We also have Try it for Two, Cartooning, and much more! Call 394-0030, email us, or click on painting for more info.
       
CANANDAIGUA FITNESS @ Cobblestone! $5 Classes!
Morning classes, more Yoga, & late class on Mondays!!  
 Like us on Facebook1622 State Route 332. Class descriptions on the website....
www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  

  
Cough. Sneeze. Laugh. LEAK?
Physical Therapist Kimberly Tonovitz of UR Medicine's Thompson Health is specially trained in pelvic health and the featured speaker Saturday, April 30, during a free event called "Cough. Sneeze. Laugh. LEAK."
Held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Finger Lakes Community College's Stage 14, the event will cover what you can do about female urinary leakage and incontinence. Sponsored by Thompson's Spirit of Women program, it will also include muffins, mimosas, prizes and "swag bags."
RSVP by April 22 to (585) 396-6375.
 
 
Screenings for Oral/Head/Neck Cancer April 21
UR Medicine's Thompson Health will host free screenings or oral, head and neck cancer on Thursday, April 21, from 1 to 6 p.m. Screenings, conducted by Dr. John Centonze and PA Erik Kerr of Finger Lakes Otolaryngology (ENT), must be scheduled in advance by calling Thompson's Speech Pathology Department (585) 396-6057 or go online here.  These screenings are recommended for those with a history of tobacco use as well as anyone who experiences trouble moving the tongue/jaw, difficulty swallowing or chewing, numbness or persistent mouth pain, lumps or soreness in the mouth or neck, or a change in voice.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting and Education Class - April 28 in Canandaigua

Learn how to discern authentic premium olive oils from the many low-grade olive oils currently proliferating U.S. markets. Participants will have to opportunity to sample a wide variety of award-winning extra virgin olive oils from around the world and will learn how to taste and measure the characteristics inherent in an exceptionally high quality olive oil. The cost for the class is $20.00. Each participant will receive a take-home sampler pack containing four distinctly different premium olive oils along with tasting notes, cooking tips, recipes, and purchase discounts. Participants can register for the class by calling their local F. Oliver's store. Canandaigua (585) 396-2585. Click here for more info!
From Pollen to Pets, We Know Allergies.
Most all of us at one time or another have suffered from allergies - a medical condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. Common types of allergies include drug allergy, food allergy, contact dermatitis, latex allergy, allergic asthma, seasonal allergies, and animal allergy.  Common symptoms include itchy and /or watery eyes, sneezing, itchy, running nose, rashes, feeling tired, or hives.
Stop in to Canandaigua The Medicine Shoppe at 66 West Ave and our knowledgeable team of pharmacists will suggest the right product for you. Your allergy solutions are right here.
(585) 396-9970

  
Bambooshay Boutique carries jackets, wrap-skirts and pants, hand-bags, tapestries, flags, rocks, gemstones, jewelry from local artists and so much more!  Stop in and say Hi.  Lots of new arrivals! We are located on the corner of Niagara Street & Main! 43 S. Main St, Canandaigua. (315) 521-5241



Kiwanis/Rotary Euchre Tournament. Sat, April 16, 5:30-8:30pm
American Legion 454 N. Main St, Canandaigua  
Register/Cash bar 5:30, play begins at 6pm. $25 pp tickets includes pizza, Mozzerella sticks and play!  avail at Canandaigua National Bank - Lakeshore branch. First place $10, 2nd place, $80, 3rd place $60 and 4th place $40! Email Kiwanis or Rotary for more info! 
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.   
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. Lunch at American Legion every Tuesday at noon.  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!
Join the Parade! Applications Now Available to Participate in the 2016 Fourth of July Parade in Canandaigua   
The annual Fourth of July Celebration is on Mon, July 4. The celebration will include a parade, food vendors, and entertainment in Kershaw Park, concluding with a firework display in the evening. Applications to march in this year's parade are now available, and can be found online. Applications are due Mon, June 6.
  
This year's theme is "Movers and Shakers- Past, Present and Future," honoring people, organizations, businesses and historic places in Canandaigua. Apply to be a part of the parade in a number of ways. Community groups, local businesses and community members can build floats, play music, entertain in a walking group, or drive a car during the parade. The parade will begin in the Ontario St Parking Lot and head down Main St, continuing from the County Court House to Lakeshore Dr.
9:00 am         Parade Participants Line-up 
10:00 am       Parade Begins
3:00 pm         Community Picnic at Kershaw Park
6-9:00 pm     Live Music at the Kershaw Park Gazebo
9:30 pm         Fireworks! (Weather Permitting). Find out more here!. 
 
Save 20%!           
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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Offer Expires: April 17, 2016