Lifestyle

PENN YAN - Wager's Cider Mill, a third-generation, family-owned apple business in Penn Yan, will host its inaugural Apple Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will feature many family-friendly attractions to celebrate fall and the harvest season.
"We are really excited to host this special event," said Kaylee Wager, owner of Wager's Cider Mill. "This event will bring new visitors to Penn Yan and the Finger Lakes region to experience how great the fall season can be. We hope to see this event grow each year!"
Admission to the Apple Festival is free. With limited parking at Wager's, visitors will be directed to Sherman St., the back parking lot of the American Legion, or the Yates County Fairgrounds on the day of the event. In addition to the selections from Wager's, other vendors will include:

Oh Fudge
Kass's Kettle Corn
Juju's BBQ
Bluff Point Blooms
Shear Skin

The vendors will accept cash.
There will be free face painting for kids, a petting zoo with a $1 admission charge, and a u-pick-style apple area. In addition to free apple and cheese tastings, other apple favorites will be available for purchase: mini apple pies, cider donuts, sweet cider, cider slushies and hard cider.
Geoff & Kaylee Wager purchased Wager's Cider Mill in 2020 from Geoff's father, Craig. In addition to the apples they sell throughout the fall, the business is home to an antique in-house apple press that is used to make cider the old-fashioned way. Throughout the season, the store will have some 26 varieties of apples and also plums, peaches, grapes, and cherries.
"The first addition we made was adding cider slushies when we took over," explained Kaylee. "Since then we have also expanded into offering smashed Hard Cider, and we are looking forward to hosting our first large-scale special event this Saturday."
Wager's is located at 256 East Main St., Penn Yan. Find more information on Facebook (www.facebook.com/WagersCidermill) or at wagerscider.com.

BLUFF POINT METHODIST
It was good to see our church full this past week, with several visitors joining us. Such a beautiful late summer Sunday!
Pastor Jeannine showed the kids several different necklace crosses that she had brought with her. There are so many different kinds of crosses, remaining us that Jesus died for us. The kids then pointed out many crosses in the church. The scripture lesson was from Mark 8: 27-38. Jesus told the crowd that he must suffer many things. Peter rebuked him. Jesus then took Peter aside and rebuked him saying-Get behind me, Satan! Peter had pouted but got his senses back after his conversations with Jesus. Jesus told the crowd that whoever wanted to be his disciple must take up the cross and follow him. Jesus never asked us to do anything that he wouldn't do.
Let's hope for nice weather for our ice cream social. We are hoping that neighbors will come and join us. It's at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Marilyn James again reminded everyone of the chicken barbecue at Oak Hill which we are helping with. Sign up to help serve or come and buy dinner. It all supports the cause. The date is Oct. 5.
Bible studies at Church are Monday at noon. We are studying chapters from the books of John and Acts. It's good to see the kids back in nursery school and Sunday school. We love our kids (and our adults, too)!

PENN YAN FIRST BAPTIST

Pastor Rachel has prepared a four-part sermon series on "caring for our Creative Souls on the Voyage of Life." The first sermon was on Sept 22 in an informal conversation group at a table in the Great Room of the church during coffee hour. Participants can be reactive," show-and-tell" if you like. We are sending invitations to friends around Penn Yan. Please join us to worship and/ or just come join the conversation at 11 a.m. after services. The next sermon is on Sept. 29
Choir Director, Barbara Stewart, is still looking for individuals interested in joining the choir. Please contact either Barb, or the church if you are interested in participating.
We are still sending prayers for Rick Wilson's speedy recovery from a recent health scare. In addition, we continue to pray for Sandy King recovering from hip surgery after a recent fall.

DUNDEE BAPTIST

The Dundee Baptist Church is hosting a Harvest Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at 20 Seneca St., Dundee, N.Y. The menu includes turkey and all the fixings (or ham is available for those who prefer it), prepared by Chef Steve Owens. Adults - $14, children - $8. Take-outs are available as are deliveries within the village of Dundee (call 315-317-6866 or 607-243-7313 and leave a message). Your support helps keep the doors open for worship and work including Scout Troops #25 and #725, Food Pantry, community meetings, Concerts-in-the-Park and more.

EMILY - This beautiful girl is a Herding/Mix breed. She is 7 years old and loves car rides and treats from McDonalds. She is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly. Emily would do well with older children. Please call the Shelter to set up an appointment.

AQUA is a 7-year-old female. She is very affectionate and a bit spunky. Aqua is very playful and loves her toys and is not averse to a warm lap at times. Come in and meet this pretty lady.

The first rehearsal for the Penn Yan Community Chorus Christmas concert will be 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 upstairs at Penn Yan First Baptist Church, 224 Main Street. We seek basses, tenors, altos, and sopranos to join us in the singing and the fun! No auditions required.
Rehearsals are once a week from 7-9 p.m. every Monday. The concert will be held in the afternoon of Dec. 8. Contact SINGPYCC@gmail.com and check out our Facebook Page.

YATES COUNTY – As fall and winter approach, it's important to protect yourself and those around you from illnesses like the common cold, COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here are some simple steps you can take: wash your hands regularly, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, get vaccinated, and stay home if you're sick.

COVID-19 Update: Everyone aged 6 months and older should get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to stay protected against severe illness this season. Contact your healthcare provider or local pharmacy to see if they have the updated vaccine available.

Influenza Update: Rite-Aid Pharmacy will be holding public flu vaccine clinics this fall at the Yates County Office Building, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 (same building as the DMV). They can only vaccinate individuals 3 years old and up.
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RSV Update: This season, CDC recommends that everyone aged 75 and older get the RSV vaccine. People aged 60–74 who are at higher risk due to certain health conditions, or they live in nursing homes, should receive the RSV vaccine. This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year. The RSV vaccine is not currently an annual vaccine, meaning people do not need to get a dose every RSV season. Call your healthcare provider to see if you are eligible.

Getting your vaccines early helps your body build protection before you encounter viruses. Keep yourself, your family, and your community safe by taking preventative measures like washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, getting vaccinated, and staying home when you are sick. For more information, visit www.yatescountypublichealth.org or call our office at 315-536-5160.
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Rite-Aid public flu clinic schedule

Monday, Sept. 23 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 from noon - 2 p.m.

If you can't make it to a clinic, check with your healthcare provider or pharmacy for a flu shot. If you do not have health insurance, Yates County Public Health can help you get vaccinated.

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