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'Remember and Honor Those Who Served'

PENN YAN — Rooted in the hospital's founding mission to commemorate local veterans and as a continuing and heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to celebrate Veterans Day by honoring loved ones through a visible and lasting gesture of gratitude with the "Remember and Honor Those Who Served" initiative. For a contribution of $10 or more, individuals, families, and organizations can request to have the name of a service man or woman placed on the "Honor Roll" boards displayed in the hospital lobby from now through the end of November.

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Raising a Glass Together: New York Wines and the 'Come Over October' Movement

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is once again proud to join Come Over October (COO)—a global movement that celebrates wine's true purpose: bringing people together. Founded by Karen MacNeil, Gino Colangelo, and Kimberly Noelle Charles, Come Over October encourages people everywhere to open their doors and their bottles, inviting family, friends, and neighbors to gather over wine throughout the month of October.

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'Memories' – Art Guild exhibit opens

PENN YAN -- Each year the Penn Yan Art Guild holds a members-only show at the Arts Center of Yates County. This year's show is called Memories, a celebration of all things nostalgic! Heading into the busy holiday season, take some time to reminisce while enjoying the diverse art created by the Penn Yan Art Guild members.

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Penn Yan FFA headed to Nationals

Over the summer the Penn Yan FFA Chapter volunteered to help set up the dairy birthday tent at the New York State Fair. They also competed in a multitude of competitions; the Horticulture team placed 2nd, with Claire Sandstrom placing 3rd, and Alyssa Smith and Lizzie Lilyea also placing in the top 10 individually.

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'Free for All: The Public Library'

PENN YAN - Join the Southern Tier Library System in celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with free showings of the acclaimed PBS documentary, "Free for All: The Public Library," in libraries and participating community organizations across the Southern Tier. Each September, libraries across the country encourage community members to sign up for a library card and check out library programs and services.

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