MIDDLESEX – The Rochester Folk Art Guild will present its third annual summer Lecture on the Lawn Series at their East Hill Farm, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, beginning May 28. Lectures will take place on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. and will feature local artists and thought leaders.
RITA is a 3-year-old “Pocket” Pitty. She is very sweet and affectionate.
PENN YAN -- The Big Barn Bonanza, Keuka Comfort Care Home’s annual garage sale, is held on the first Friday and Saturday in June. This year’s dates are June 2 and 3.
Branchport Methodist While Pastor Kim was on vacation this week to see her son graduate from college, we were happy to have Rob Heselton and Marcie Weichman lead us in worship. Rob’s message was based on “trust and obey” - from Mary’s trust that she would carry God’s son to our need to trust that God is with us every day.
CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health held its Nurses’ Week 2023 Recognition and Awards Celebration on May 11, naming registered nurse Stephanie Gallo its M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center Nurse of the Year, and registered nurse
Yates County Public Health wants you and your family to be safe from rabies. Rabies is fatal, but it is 100% preventable! If you or your pet has contact with a wild animal, there is a chance that the animal could spread the rabies virus. Animals most likely to carry rabies are raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes.
PENN YAN - The Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County announces the appointment of Jennifer “Jen” Clancey to serve as Interim Executive Director following the resignation of Arlene Wilson on May 5. Clancey will address the organization’s immediate needs as the Board begins the search for a permanent Executive Director.
KEUKA PARK — It had been a while since Keuka College’s entire graduating class was able to collect their diplomas at a single ceremony, but that changed Saturday as the College held its 114th Commencement, a return to the single-ceremony celebrations sidelined over the past few years by pandemic-related public safety precautions.
PENN YAN – Due to scheduling conflicts, the date for placement of Veterans’ grave memorial flags in Lakeside Cemetery has been changed to 24 May at 9 a.m. Penn Yan Middle School 6th graders will be helping the Penn Yan American Legion again this year, but more volunteers are needed to make the work lighter. Please meet Greg Disbrow near the Court St. entrance of the cemetery.
YATES COUNTY -- Opening day was extra special this year at The Windmill Farm and Craft Market. Several area officials and representatives from The Yates County Chamber of Commerce recently participated in a dedication ceremony unlike any observed in over 25 years.