The Dundee Rotary will be sponsoring a Scrap Metal Drive from Monday, May 22 to Saturday, May 27 at the Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co., 71 Bigelow Ave., Dundee from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. There will be a dumpster available for your items (please, no items with freon). For questions, please call Walt at 607-243-7862. MAY 23 Pot Luck Club: Antoni in the Kitchen Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 7 p.m. Get out of your culinary comfort zone by preparing a dish from a new cookbook every other month. Visit the library and choose a recipe from the selected cookbook, Antoni in the Kitchen by Queer Eye food expert Antoni Porowski. Then bring your dish to share on the 23rd! Build friendships and community over a potluck style meal. This event is intended for adults age 18 and up. Register in-person when you pick your recipe. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. “Our Town Rocks” Community Gathering The “Our Town Rocks” Community Gathering monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Our Town Rocks Office, 12 Main Street in Dundee. For more information call Caryl Sutterby at 607-426-4015, go to www.ourtownrocks.org or email ourtownrocks@ourtownrocks. org. All residents of the Towns of Barrington, Starkey, and the Village of Dundee are welcome to attend. Contact the OTR Office for June 2023 Meeting information. MAY 24 Justice 101: Whiteness Wednesday, May 24, 7 - 8 p.m. on Zoom -- Continuing the crucial work of community reckoning and self-reflection that is necessary for a healthy society to thrive. This month, we will consider an oft-misinterpreted and maligned term: “whiteness” - not a slur, not a judgment, but a collection of traits and perspectives that deserve serious examination. Register at https://bit.ly/pyjust101. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. MAY 25 Coffee and Conversation: Early-Stage Engagement Coffee and Conversation for caregivers and loved ones in early-stage dementia Thursdays 10–11 a.m. at Oak Leaf Cafe and Bakery Programming through Alzheimer’s Association Preregistration required: call 800-272-3900 (sessions may be canceled 48 hours prior if pre-registrations are not received. Ice Cream Social for Middle Schoolers & Parents May 25, 10 a.m. at 211 Main St., Penn Yan-- Inviting all middle schoolers and their families for an ice cream social! RSVP to Jessica by May 19 at 315-5360838 or jessica@thelivingwellmission. org Death Café: Talking About Death, Celebrating Life Thursday, May 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m. -- Death Cafes are events held all over the world for the purpose of bringing death out of the taboo closet. The cafes give people a chance to talk about this most important topic that every one of us will at some time experience. It has long been taught by many spiritual teachers that, the more we recognize, accept, and incorporate the reality of death, the more precious and vivid our lives become. These are not morbid gatherings at all but very alive, engaging, and often hilarious conversations. Talking about death won’t cause you to die. But not talking about it may result in a life less fully lived and appreciated. We hope you join us. You won’t be sorry. All are welcome at this session facilitated by Lynne Westmoreland and hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. Western New York Redware A program on Western New York redware (1800-1860) will be presented by the Antiques Club of the Finger Lakes at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Geneva History Museum, 543 S. Main St., Geneva. The meeting is free and open to the public. MAY 26 Understanding “Replacement Theory” Friday, May 26, 3 p.m., via Zoom - The Penn Yan Action Coalition is proud to present a timely discussion of a topic that’s crucial for all Americans of good conscience to understand and confront. The “Great Replacement” or “Replacement Theory” is a conspiracy theory that has gained traction among extremists who believe, as advocates of the concept and theory argue, that non-white groups are replacing white communities in Europe, the United States, and other white majority countries. In this session, our guest presenter will analyze the ideas of one of the theory’s foremost proponents: the French intellectual, Renaud Camus, who authored the book, You Will Not Replace Us! (2018). Our presenter will also examine what Payton Gendron, the 18-year-old killer of ten African Americans in Buffalo on May 14, 2022, drew from Camus’ ideas for the screed that the teenager from Conklin, New York wrote and uploaded on the web before perpetrating his assault. To register, please visit https://tinyurl. com/2w3mszyp. MAY 27 Family Movie Matinee Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m., Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main St., Penn Yan - Free family- friendly movie and snacks! Contact the library for specific title information: 315-536-6114, https://pypl.stls.org/ History Center Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser The Yates County History Center will host its semi-annual chicken barbecue fundraiser Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lyons National Bank parking lot at 205 Liberty St. in Penn Yan. Prepared by Gale-Wyn Catering, meals cost $12, and $9 for a half chicken only. The dinner includes a half chicken, macaroni salad or coleslaw, salt potatoes, and roll with butter. Proceeds from this fundraiser support YCHC’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Yates County. For more information, call 315-536-7318 or email ycghs@yatespast.org. Branchport Methodist Chicken Barbecue As you are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with your families and friends, stop on down to Branchport Methodist church, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and get your dinner. We’re serving chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, beans, rolls and cookies. The chicken is cooked by our neighbors from the Branchport Firehouse, the coleslaw is made with Barb Gifford’s famous sauce, and the cookies are baked by our members and friends. All for just $13 or $6 for just the chicken. Children’s price is also $6. We continue to hold this fundraiser as a drive-through event. The church is located near the four corners of Branchport on Guyanoga Road. Middlesex Hose Co. Roast Beef Dinner The next Middlesex Hose Co. Roast Beef Dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the Middlesex Hose Co. Firehall, 5537 Water St., Middlesex. Adults, $15; children to age 12, $10; under age 5, free (take outs excluded). Dinner menu includes: tossed salad, rolls, relish dish, roast beef, gravy, potatoes, corn, pie, iced tea, milk, and coffee. Dinners are held on the last Saturday of each month through Oct. 28. MAY 30 Community Café This popular sit-down dinner, now in its fourteenth year, continues at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church Tuesday, May 30 starting at 5 p.m. This free meal will feature Sloppy Joes, French fries, green beans, and cookies. Donations of 35 bags of hamburger rolls and 18 dozen cookies are needed. Please call Connie Glover (315694-2070) if you are able to assist with donations. And thank you to all who contribute each month in some way to faithfully serve the people in our community. Many hands are needed to make this dinner run efficiently for our neighbors and contribute to its success. JUNE 1 Coffee and Conversation: Early-Stage Engagement Coffee and Conversation for caregivers and loved ones in early-stage dementia Thursdays 10–11 a.m. at Oak Leaf Cafe and Bakery Programming through Alzheimer’s Association Preregistration required: call 800-272-3900 (sessions may be canceled 48 hours prior if pre-registrations are not received. JUNE 3 Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic Yates County Public Health will offer a free rabies vaccine clinic Saturday, June 3 from 9 – 10 a.m. at the Penn Yan Fireman’s Field at 110 Hicks St. Penn Yan, NY. If you have any questions, call YCPH at 315-536-5160 or visit www.yatescountypublichealth. org. JUNE 4 Sunny Point Opening Pig Roast Party Sunday, June 4 from 1-4 p.m. at 868 East Lake Road Dundee -- Join the Arts Center of Yates County at the opening party for Sunny Point, their lakeside studio on Keuka’s east side. Enjoy the slow-roasted pork, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, and cookie, plus live music by Joe Biz, and free wine and beer tastings. We will also be dedicating our new ceramic totem pole, created by last year’s pottery students. Pig Roast Party tickets are $25/ person in advance only. Call the Arts Center at 315-526-8226 to reserve your tickets (limited number available!). Thanks to Tim McCracken for his culinary skills, Weis Vineyards and Keg & Barrel for the wine and beer tastings, and Morgan’s Grocery and Dudley Poultry for their support! JUNE 10-11 Keuka Arts Festival The Keuka Arts Festival is a fine art and skilled craft show held annually along the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, only a few blocks from downtown Penn Yan. The event is free and will feature live entertainment and activities for families. The festival will be held rain or shine. For more information visit http:// www.keukaartsfestival.com. JUNE 11 Pancake Breakfast, Open Trap Shoot, Lawn & Garden Extravaganza Youth activities include free archery & indoor pellet range. 8 -11 a.m. Sunday, June 11 at the Middlesex Conservation Club, 6087 South Hill Road, Middlesex. JUNE 13 School-Based Health Center Open House You’re invited to the Open House for the new Penn Yan School-Based Health Center on Tuesday, June 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. at 3 School Dr., inside the Penn Yan Elementary School. Come meet your medical, dental, and behavioral health providers. This brand-new convenient health center will help parents get the best care for their children. No registration is needed. Stop by. JUNE 17 Chicken Barbecue Penn Yan First Baptist Church will host a chicken barbecue Saturday, June 17 at Lyon’s National Bank parking lot, 205 Liberty St., Penn Yan, catered by Gale-Wyn of Canandaigua. Serving from 11 a.m. until sold out (usually around 2 p.m.). Featuring 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, choice of macaroni salad or coleslaw, and a dinner roll for $13. Proceeds will help fund the renovations of our historic sanctuary. JUNE 23 Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival Concert Friday, June 23, the Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival will present a classical music concert at 6:30 p.m. at Hunt Country Vineyards, 4021 Italy Hill Road in Branchport. Musicians from the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Richard Auldon Clark will perform Florence’ Price’s “String Quartet in G;” Richard Auldon Clark’s “From the Hearts of Women,” based on poetry of Celia Thaxter, Sara Teasdale, and Elizabeth Drew Stoddard, featuring soprano Alyssa Rose; and Beethoven’s “String Quartet Opus 59, number 3.” Admission is free, donations gratefully appreciated. JUNE 25 Pancake Breakfast & Open Trap Shoot 8-11 a.m. Sunday, June 25 at the Middlesex Conservation Club, 6087 South Hill Rd, Middlesex. Youth activities include free archery & indoor pellet range. Also on July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20, and Sept. 3. ONGOING CORE Adult Weekly Fitness Classes If you’re 50+ or have a qualifying insurance plan, you have access to our CORE Adult Weekly Fitness Classes with Dawn! A weekly Class Schedule can be found on our website. Our Fitness Classes are free for Yates Community Center Members who have a qualified insurance plan or a Senior Membership at the YCC. If you don’t have a Senior Membership or a qualified insurance plan, each class is only $5. For more information, contact Dawn by email, dawn@yatescc.org; by phone, 315-536-3354; or see the website at www.yatescc.org. Walk-In Screening Mammograms Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital will be offering “Walk-In Screening Mammograms” every Wednesday from 7:30 – 11:40 a.m. in the Diagnostic Imaging/ Radiology Department. This revolutionary new screening and diagnostic breast-imaging tool improves the early detection of breast cancer. Patients do not need a referral, nor will they incur a copay for a screening mammogram. For uninsured patients, the CSP of the Finger Lakes Region provides free screenings for colorectal, cervical and breast cancers for the uninsured. Please call 877-803-8070 to see if you are eligible for a free screening. For more information, please call 315-531-2544. To view the full schedule of walk-in screening mammograms, please visit flhealth. org/events. Busy Hands Activity Kits Available at Penn Yan Public Library - Coloring sheets, kindness activities, recommended reading lists, and more! Available first-come, first-serve in the Youth Services department, while supplies last. Storytime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Penn Yan Public Library Stories, songs, bubbles, movement, and more! Best for ages 3 and under (older kids are welcome), with a caregiver. Indoors at 214 Main St., Penn Yan, or outdoors in the event of acceptable weather. Safe Harbors Youth Group Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Penn Yan Public Library - A group for youth ages 11 to 14 to drop by to play games, chat, get crafty, and do fun activities! Facilitated by Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes. Tai Chi beginner’s class offered by Pro Action Yates Office for the Aging will be held on Mondays from April 3 to June 12 from 11 a.m. - noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Penn Yan. This program promotes balance, strength and flexibility. Call Pam Swarthout at 315-279-4321 to register or for more information. Bone Builders class offered by Pro Action Yates Office for the Aging will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 to June 22 from 10 - 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. This program combines weight training and falls prevention exercises to help maintain bone health to delay loss of independence. Call Pam Swarthout at 315-2794321 to register or for more information.
