Marcus Whitman High School presents its production of "Clue the Musical" this weekend. Based on the original Parker Brothers board game, "Clue: The Musical" is a hilarious, fun-filled musical that brings the world's best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery.
PENN YAN - Kick off the holiday season with us at the 3rd annual Lights on Wheels Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
ROSCO is a very handsome 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. This boy can be a bit shy at first but warms up quickly and then wants to be your best friend.
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System has begun a new housing opportunity for aging Veterans called Medical Foster Home (MFH). As part of a growing national initiative, the MFH program will be implemented across all VA medical facilities by the end of 2026.
Join the Penn Yan Academy Drama Club this weekend as they present The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition! It is opening night of the Cornley Drama Society's thrilling mystery The Murder at Haversham Manor, and the actors and crew can't wait for everyone to see the product of all their hard work. They have prepared an intricate murder mystery for their audiences, and are ready to take the stage for what they expect will be their best production ever.
On Oct. 16, Dundee Rotary honored Alice Shoemaker by presenting her with a Paul Harris Fellowship award, the highest award from Rotary International.
The election is just few days away, and so many of us are grateful for the Halloween distractions that come first. This is the time of year when, before turning to the comfort of Hallmark holiday movies and suspense of national elections, we gorge on horror, gore, suspense, macabre, and terror.
HAMMONDSPORT – Finger Lakes tales of tragedy, mayhem, and mystery will again be on offer this October as Finger Lakes Boating Museum presents its guided theatrical tours Oct. 24, 25, and 26.
MIDDLESEX - The artisans, gardeners and cooks of the Folk Art Guild invite the public to their beautiful farm on top of East Hill in Middlesex for a harvest celebration. On October 12 and 13, 11 to 5 both days, the workshops and studios will all be open with new crafts on display, a fresh farm lunch will be served, and sweet cider is being pressed in the yard. This whole-family event has activities for all. Young ones can compose a flower notecard with dried leaves and flowers. Pottery, weaving and woodworking exhibits intrigue the visitor to the studios, and the craftsmen and women are on site to speak about their new work. Organic apples, pears, and grapes are available to taste and take home. In the farmhouse a hot squash soup will be served, alongside numerous homemade desserts.
Augmenting the Guild attractions, artists and musicians from the Naples Valley Art Collective will share their talents with live music and entrancing displays. East Hill Gallery with an aggregation of natural fiber clothing, specially chosen books, and more of the Guild's acclaimed pottery can't be missed.
The fact that all the craft workshops are gathered in proximity on this unique site, with top quality output issuing from each one, has a particular effect on the visitor. Words are hard to find to describe this effect-- maybe marvel is close; whatever it is, it goes beyond appreciation.
The Folk Art Guild is located at 1445 Upper Hill Road, with signs to guide you: 30 minutes from Canandaigua, 15 minutes from Naples or Penn Yan, one turn off Route 364.
PENN YAN - The Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan is pleased to present their Fall 2024 Events.
The "DBC" was part of the Yates County Chamber of Commerce until January 2024 when it incorporated as its own 501c(6) non-profit organization. Though a new entity, we are thrilled to continue the successful events that the Chamber helped to develop.
'TRUNK OR TREAT' - OCT. 19
On Saturday, Oct. 19, our 4th annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Main Street in Penn Yan from 4 to 6 p.m. The streets are closed, ensuring your safety. Multiple "trunks" are already engaged, but additional trunks are always needed. The registration fee is only $10, and there are subsidies available for candy for the hundreds of children attending.
There are awards given to the top three trunks and children's costumes. Costume registration begins at 3:30 p.m. The costume parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Costumes will be judged by the Benevolent Philosopher King, Brian Gentry, Former Nest Egg Owner and volunteer, Joan Hansen Eldred, Police Chief Thomas Dunham, and Fire Chief Derek Christensen. The trunks are judged by the same – though with the feedback from the children and the attendees. There are food trucks at the event and games available for those moments when you are not enjoying the other events. Please note that photos may be taken during the event.
FALL FESTIVAL - NOV. 2
Only a few weeks later, the third annual Penn Yan Fall Festival will be back! The Main St. reconstruction project of 2023 necessitated the cancellation of the event, but we are proud to be back stronger and more vibrant than ever.
The festival is always held on the 1st Saturday in November; this year from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 2. There will be axe throwing, hayrides, horseback rides, alpaca and kitten & puppy petting booths, darts, duck pond, face painting, kids' craft-making tent, scarecrow beanbag tosses, photo booth, hoop shoots, and a cornhole tournament – something for everyone!
Live music will be presented by strolling acoustic musician Jason DuFair, and the Black Robin Band will be on stage. You won't go away hungry – seasonal specials will be offered by local restaurants, and food trucks will be stationed throughout downtown.
Come join us! This will be a perfect time for getting your holiday shopping underway – Penn Yan's many exceptional shops will be stocked and ready, and Main Street, closed to auto traffic, will be filled with craft vendor booths.
Both events are free to the public. For more information, please email downtownbusinesscouncilpy@gmail.com. We will get back to you within 48 hours. We hope to see you there!