May 17, 2016 Finger Lakes Connected
When I make the decision to switch to flip flops, there is USUALLY no turning back, but this morning it was 35 degrees! I'm not the complaining type...plus who do we complain to? Patience is a virtue. It can't snow after Memorial Day, right?
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*Farmer's Market (Canandaigua) is THIS Sat. May 21, 10-11am behind Byrne Dairy. We move to Mill Street Pavillion every Saturday morning June-October!
 
*Geneva Farmer's Market opens June 9th, Thursdays, 7:30am-1pm, Exchange St Parking Lot!
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LIVE & LOCAL

Twisted Rail Brewing Co, 396-0683
NEW CANANDAIGUA LOCATION ON THE LAKE GRAND OPENING SAT MAY 21! 169 Lakeshore Drive (former Muar House café). Limited parking in front and several hundred spaces behind the new hotel project. Serving lunch and dinner all day, every day. 11am-11pm.
www.TwistedRailBrewing.com

The Sandbar at The Inn on the Lake, 394-7800
Fri, May 20 - Banned From The Tavern, 7-11pm

Jose & Willy's, 905-0017
Tuesdays- Open Mic Jammin' on the Lake, 7:30pm till ? 
Fri, May 20 - 4 Real, feat. Craig Snyder, 8pm-12am
Sat, May 21 - Acoustic Brew, 8pm-12am
Sun, May 22 - PJ Elliott, 3-6pm
 
Pickering Pub, 396-9060
Tuesday- Karaoke
Fri - DJ Fig
Sat - DJ Fig
 
The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070 
Fri, May 20 - Big Blue House
 
Nick's Chophouse, 393-0303
Fri, May 20- Hannah PK, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, May 21- Jules on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm

Rio Tomatlan, 394-9380
Wed, May 18-A Night of Spoken Word w/special guest Dead Metaphor Quartet,7:30
 
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, May 18- Karaoke w/ DC Ent - David Ells DJ, 8:30pm

Oasis East, 905-3268
Thurs - Open Mic with Bri & Travis, 8pm
Sat, May 20 - Deadhorse, 8pm
 
Macri's Deli, (585)905-0866
Fri, May 20 - Key Dreamers, 5-7pm
 
Rocky's, 394-2160
Saturday - DJ
 
Remedy @ Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 934-3232
Fri, May 20 - Northside Johnny, 8pm
 
Prosecco, 924-8000
Fri, May 20 - Chris Ott, 6:30-9pm
Sat, May 21 - Howie Bartolo (piano/flute), 6:30-9pm

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

VB Brewery, Victor, (585)902-8166
Tues May 17th- Community Brew Night in the Brewery 6-9pm
Fri May 20th Team Trivia Night PRIZES! 7-9pm
Sat May 21st Tart Vandelay performs 7-10pm
 
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870
Fri, May 20 - Andy Webster - Open Mic Host, 6pm
Sat, May 21 - Almost Irish, 6pm

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630
Thurs - Open Mic w/Rick, 8pm
Fri, May 20-  Mulberry Soul & The Honey Smugglers duel CD Release party, doors open at 7pm/Music at 8pm. $10 at door or $20 includes BOTH bands' CD's!
Sat, May 21 - Karaoke, 9pm
  
Waterside Wine Bar, Phelps, (585) 752-1634
MAY 18th -------------KEN CAMPBELL
MAY 20TH------------ TOM CHAMBERLIN
MAY 21st ------------ROLAND
 
Tiki Bar North, (315) 789-5520
Live music every Thursday and Sunday, 6-8pm -  This Thurs is Charlie Ellis!

Ramada, Geneva, (315) 789-5677
Fri, May 20- Bare Bones, 8-11pm
Sat, May 21 - Charlie Ellis, 8-11pm


VOTE: Look for Proposition #4 on Canandaigua City School District Ballot. Tues, May 17, 7-9PM.
A proposition to increase the levy for Wood Library by $8,000 will appear on the Canandaigua City School District ballot. If approved, the levy will be $630,000. Vote at the Canandaigua Elementary School Link Gym or the Cheshire Fire Hall. Learn more
 
Book Discussion Group. Tues, May 17, 2-3PM.
This month's selection is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
 
Alzheimer's Association:Managing Challenging Behaviors. Tues, May 17, 6:30
Learn why changes in the brain can cause changes in behavior and how to handle.
 
The New Yorker Discussion Group. Thursdays, 3-4PM.
Fans of this popular magazine meet every week to discuss "assigned" readings which are posted on the library's website. Join us!
  
History in your own Backyard. Thurs, May 19, 7-8:15PM
Learn about the earliest inhabitants of our region, the origin of the Iroquois Confederacy, their lifestyle, interaction with European settlers, the fur trade, and the Beaver Wars. Presented by Harvey Limbeck, a trail guide and interpreter at the Ganondagan State Historic Site.
 
Classical Guitar Recital: Dennis Repino. Sun, May 22, 2-3PM
Enjoy the artistry and technique of classical guitarist, composer, and music teacher Dennis Repino.
 
AARP Safe Driver Course. Tues, May 24 & Thurs, May 26, 9AM-12:30PM
Learn safe driving skills and earn a discount on auto insurance. You must attend both sessions to receive credit. $20 AARP members, $25 non-AARP members. Registration required.
  
Scenic Paint Along in Acrylics with Denise Van Deroef. Thurs, May 26, 3-5PM
Learn to paint a spring landscape in ten easy steps with regional artist/educator Denise Van Deroef. Registration required. Bring your own supplies (find supply list on library website). Van Deroef's works are featured at Wood library through May 31.
 
Wood Library will be closed May 29-30 for Memorial Day.
For a complete listing of library classes and events, go to Wood Library Calendar.
Garden Photography Workshop with Wayne & Meghan Cahilly.
May 21 - 22

Learn how to take a great photo every time in beautiful Sonnenberg Gardens!
Weekend-long hands-on workshop. Lunch on Saturday plus admission to Sonnenberg Gardens included.
Prepaid reservations only. For more info or to make your reservations <link> or call 585-394-4922
$75/person, $65/Sonnenberg Members
 Pinnacle North Update
  
Pinnacle North will bring new restaurants, select retail shops and 135 residences to Canandaigua in the first phase of this 21 acre multi- phase project.  We are currently reserving these luxurious apartment homes for move ins around February  of  2017.
  
Never considered leasing before?  Keep in mind, leasing at Pinnacle North means living  a maintenance free lifestyle.  No HOA's, no property taxes and zero stress.  Just more time to enjoy all that Canandaigua has to offer!
  
Please call our Leasing Team at 364-1110 for more information or to schedule an appointment! 
 
The Canandaigua YMCA is excited to present Crossfit Chosen! Crossfit Chosen is more than a box, more than a gym, more than a place to work out. CrossFit Chosen is a community and a place to find a second home, one with like-minded individuals with a focus on fitness and well-being.
  
Learn more about CrossFit Chosen, get signed up for a program today or stop by the Canandaigua Y today to learn more about it! Canandaigua YMCA Financial Assistance can be applied to CrossFit Chosen programming.  

BAMBOOSHAY BOUTIQUE IS INTRODUCING 2016 SPRING BOHO FASHION !

 

Stop in and see us at 43 South Main Street in Canandaigua on the Corner of Niagara Street! We also have a Penn Yan location in The Windmill Farm & Craft Market!

 

Click here for our website 

 

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Bambooshay Boutique(315) 521-5241

 
TrueTor Education Services. Call us at (585)944-
0588 to learn more about our unique tutoring services in the subjects of Math, Social Studies, Science and ELA!
Like us on Facebook *****See TrueTor Education Services Facebook page Special Offer for Finger Lakes Connected Friends!*****

Yarger Memorial Golf Scramble- 48 Spots left!

Sat, June 11, Victor Hills. $125 per golfer. Includes tee gift, 18 holes, cart, unlimited lunch, beverages and steak dinner. Call Bill Yarger 585-978-1192 to sign up before May 20!
 

Memorial Day Parade Info
10am Monday, May 30th starting at The American Legion. This year's route will be down Main Street, turning at Buffalo St, then turning at Pearl St to end at The Woodlawn Cemetery! ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! Show up at 9:30 am if your group wants to be part of the parade!
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!. 
JDNorth Farm in Gorham will be hosting a Trail Challenge on September 18, 2016. This is an event for horses and riders, featuring obstacles to navigate along a marked course on our working cash crop farm. Tee shirt sales and obstacle sponsorships will benefit Light Hill and Stanley/Hall/Gorham Ambulance Squad. Food will be available from the Marcus Whitman Football Boosters. For information on event entry, obstacle sponsorship, or tee shirt sales, please contact Debbie North via email or 585-526-5803. Spectators will be welcome. We will kindly ask that dogs be left at home out of respect for our competitors. Like us on Facebook
Friday Night Summer Kick Off Tasting Event!
On Friday, May 20, join us in our beautiful Bristol Room for samples of our newest menu items, prepared by our Executive Chef Pete Conroy. Preview our dishes before our full menu is released on Friday, June 3rd, while enjoying live music and beverage tastings from Black Button Distilling, Nedloh Brewing Company, and Heron Hill Winery. There will be plenty of seats around our outdoor fire-pit to relax with friends and family after a long week.  

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Black Button Distilling Tasting: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Nedloh Brewing Company Tasting: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Heron Hill Tasting: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Live Music: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Tickets: $20 per person. Reservations required by Thursday, May 19. Please call 585-396-2200 to reserve your seat.

Bristol Harbour Resort is Hiring
for full-time and seasonal positions, including seasonal kitchen support cooks and dishwashers. Positions offer competitive hourly wages based on experience. Must be 16 or older to apply. Applications can be found online. Apply in person at the front desk or resumes can be emailed to Nancy Bills, HR Assistant.
Shades of Rose at NYWCC!
   
 

Join us in our Garden Tent as we celebrate the perfect warm weather wine - Dry Rosé! You'll have the opportunity to taste a variety of Rosé, along with other wines, from a great line-up of wineries. Bring your friends and truly celebrate Wine Wednesday. You'll even be able to purchase your favorite wine by the bottle and take advantage of Bring Your Own Bottle Night at Upstairs Bistro (no corkage fee)! $10 per person in advance | $15 per person at the door.


Interested in Employment Opportunities at NYWCC? Click here for Information on Current Positions.


FLCC offers more than 250 summer classes
Finger Lakes Community College is offering more than 250 summer classes for current and incoming students, students on break from other colleges and community members.

Courses are offered online and in the classroom. They are scheduled in four-week, six-week, and 12-week sessions through the summer.
  
FLCC routinely offers summer courses to provide flexibility and hands-on opportunities for current students. Other offerings are meant to help new FLCC students get a head start on general education courses such as English composition, college algebra, western civilization, biology and chemistry. These courses are open to students enrolled at other colleges who want to save money on lower FLCC tuition and transfer the credits.
  
 
PAT RINI ROHRER GALLLERY Proudly Presents "The Colors of Spring". The spring art show showcases the artist's interpretation of the excitement and colors of spring. We feature regional artists and their original work which celebrates our spectacular regional scenery and trips abroad, as well as inspired abstractions and imagery.The exhibit will open with a reception at the gallery on Saturday, May 21, from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served during the opening night reception which is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs from May 21 and runs thru July 31st.

Call For Volunteers, Preview Party, and More!
Finger Lakes Plein Air is seeking highly motivated and friendly volunteers for an exciting Plein Air "outdoor painting" competition & festival held in Canandaigua. Volunteer tasks include passing out posters and rack cards, and helping out with Les Petits ticket sales prior to the festival dates, helping during the artist registration and check in, staging events, serving food at events, hanging paintings, answering questions about the festival at the information center, greeting visitors, exhibition set up/take down, data entry, interacting with visitors at the exhibition, processing sales, clean up after the exhibition and "anything where you need me". Other volunteers will comprise street teams that help with the Saturday Quick Draw and the Community Paint Out!

Persons of all ages, abilities, and talents are needed before, during, and after the week of the festival. Volunteers will be given an orientation and training session to be held Thursday, June 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
at the Canandaigua Yacht Club (3524 Co Rd 16, Canandaigua, NY).
 
Interested??? Please CLICK HERE to fill out our online questionnaire,
and you will be contacted shortly or contact the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery - 585-394-0030 or email us.
 

 

 
CANANDAIGUA FITNESS @ Cobblestone! $5 Classes!
$5 Classes, 7 days a week!
 Like us on Facebook1622 State Route 332. Class descriptions on the website....
www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  

  
Diabetes Support Group Meets This Wednesday
The Diabetes Support Group offered by UR Medicine's Thompson Health will meet Wednesday, May 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference Room near the main lobby of Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. This group is for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families.  Jane Hallstead, RN, MSN, CDE, facilitates the group and this month, the topic is "Dealing With High Blood Glucose After Meals." There is no cost to attend. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. Call (585) 396-6233.
  
Back-to-Work Breastfeeding Class May 26
The Birthing Center at UR Medicine's Thompson Hospital is hosting a "Back to Work Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, May 26, 7-9 p.m. Expectant and new mothers are invited to learn more about getting ready to returnto work or school while still breastfeeding.Topics include pumping, storing breastmilk, introducing bottles, New York Statebreastfeeding laws, breastfeeding in a daycaresetting and more. The cost is $10, payable by cash, check or credit card. For more information and to register, call (585) 396-6497.
Looking for quality sunglasses that at not only good looking, but are affordable priced? If so consider the new Franklin line of sunglasses. If you want glamour, consider the Fashion line. If you love the sports or the sporty look, consider the Sportsline. If you are a trendsetter, consider the Trendy line. If you want to be able to read and look stylish consider the Sunreaders Bifocals. We have sunglasses for all your different needs. You may want to consider more than one pair as each pair is $6.99 - $9.99. Stop into the Medicine Shoppe and see how you can enjoy summer fun looking chic and stylish!!!
 
 

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Pig Roast!!!     
 Friends of Canandaigua Lacrosse is putting on a pig roast May 22 for Mike Pane.  More info here or go to the FB page.

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.

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