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Half Acre Union Church in Aurelius presents new building

Published: 09/10/2018 @ 08:00 am

Cars overflowed from the parking lot to line both sides of W. Genesee St. Road as Half Acre Union Church presented its new building — located at the same address as the former building that burned down nearly three years ago — to the community on Sunday. A devastating fire destroyed the former Aurelius church building in November 2015, and... more

Geneva Chamber announces 2018 Harvest Celebration sponsors and membership anniversary honorees

Published: 09/07/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its sponsors and membership anniversary honorees for the 2018 Membership Harvest Celebration, which will be held from 5:30PM to 8:30PM on Wednesday, September 26th at Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva. “We’re very excited to have so much great support for this years’ event,” stated Abby Wandell, the Chamber’s... more

Law enforcement to protect and “serve” at Applebee’s to raise funds for Special Olympics New York

Published: 09/07/2018 @ 08:00 am

On Thursday, September 13th law enforcement officers and local officials will take their oath to “protect and serve” to a new level, trading in their handcuffs and badges for menus and serving trays at the “Law and Orders” event taking place at various Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations throughout central New York and Southern Tier. The fundraiser will take place... more

Remembering 9/11 around the region

Published: 09/11/2018 @ 08:00 am

It was 17 years ago this Tuesday –September 11, 2001–that the twin towers of the World Trade Center fell, the Pentagon was attacked, and a jet, also hijacked by terrorists, crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania as passengers aboard took action. This year, again, many Central NY communities hold remembrances and memorial services. Here is a partial listing (all welcome your participation):... more

Ovid Fire Department hosts 9/11 Walk of Remembrance tonight

Published: 09/11/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Ovid Fire Department would like to invite the Finger Lakes Community to view our 17th annual September 11th 2001 March / Walk of Remembrance from the So. Seneca High School down Main St. and Brown St. to the Ovid FD Memorial and to join us in our Evening of Remembrance Ceremony tonight, September 11th, 2018. The March/Walk will begin at... more

Seneca Falls Historical Society hosting two haunted October events

Published: 09/11/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca Falls Historical Society is hosting an author visit with Patti Unvericht, author of Ghosts and Hauntings of the Finger Lakes and, her newest book, Hidden History of the Finger Lakes. She will be talking about her new release and telling a few ghost stories from her older book. The visit will be on Halloween Day, October 31st at... more

Opening day numbers for the 2018 State Fair

Published: 08/23/2018 @ 08:00 am

The 2018 great New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday with a whopping total of 73,596 people in attendance, according to the Fair’s Public Information Officer Dave Bullard. Bullard says it’s a record for the day, though it’s only the second time the Fair has fallen on this date. There were several concerts Wednesday including Blondie taking the stage at... more

GALLERY: Car show benefits cerebral palsy research in Seneca Falls

Published: 08/27/2018 @ 08:00 am

On Sunday the Seneca Falls Elks Lodge hosted the 2nd Annual Car Show to Benefit Cerebral Palsy. More than 160 cars lined the lodge’s spacious property on Bayard Street. The weather was perfect, dozens of vendors were there, and winners were crowned. Take a look at some of the photos from the show, which was held on a picture perfect... more

Come experience Auburn’s First Friday event on September 7th

Published: 08/29/2018 @ 08:00 am

Each venue offers their own spin on entertainment with free admission & refreshments, food & beverage specials and discounted merchandise to contribute to this monthly community celebration. Activities include exhibit receptions, art making & live music. First Friday is organized by Downtown Auburn BID & Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission. Try the Y for FREE Time: 5AM – 9:30PM... more

Downtown Ithaca invites CU, IC and TC3 students to ‘Welcome Student Weekend’ celebration

Published: 08/30/2018 @ 08:00 am

Live performances, music entertainment and activities will be held on the Commons this weekend to welcome local college students to Ithaca. About 2,500 first-time Cornell University students, along with Cornell resident assistants and staff, are expected to participate in CU Downtown from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Restaurants and stores downtown will offer special samples, discounts and freebies for the... more

25th Anniversary Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen

Published: 08/30/2018 @ 08:00 am

Seventy years after the first sports car races on village streets, the Friday, Sept. 7th, Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen is marking its own 25th anniversary. Since its debut in 1993, the Grand Prix Festival’s mission has been to evoke the sights, sounds and feel of the early days of sports car racing through the streets. Racing began in... more

21st Annual Pickin’ In The Pasture

Published: 08/16/2018 @ 08:00 am

Bluegrass music returns to the Finger Lakes for the 21st Annual Pickin’ In The Pasture. The festival is a major event in the bluegrass industry and brings many national caliber bluegrass bands to the small rural town of Lodi, NY. On Wednesday, August 22nd the gate will open for free camping to those purchasing a long weekend ticket. The stage show... more

CURVEBALL CANCELLED: Health concerns kill weekend festival in Watkins Glen

Published: 08/16/2018 @ 08:00 am

Thursday evening it was announced that the much-anticipated Curveball Festival in Watkins Glen would not happen. Curveball Forced To Cancel: https://t.co/b391MMXlVH — Phish (@phish) August 16, 2018 The following was posted to Phish’s website: Due to the severe flooding that occurred in Schuyler County over the past week, the local water treatment plant that services water to the Village of... more

Skaneateles Festival hosts KidsFest with Grammy-nominated orchestra

Published: 08/20/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Knights, a Grammy-nominated orchestra from Brooklyn, led an interactive program with children and families for the KidsFest hosted by Skaneateles Festival on Sunday. About 20 children, among an audience of more than 50 people, found their spots on the floor of Skaneateles’ First Presbyterian Church rather than in seats so they could be closer to the orchestra. “Does anyone... more

Grand Prix Festival seeking volunteers for September 7th

Published: 08/20/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Grand Prix Festival at Watkins Glen is seeking volunteers necessary for the continued success of one of the region’s premier events, which honors the racing history of Watkins Glen. “It takes a team of more than 100 volunteers to produce this celebration of our passion for sports cars and the racing history so important to the region,” Marianne Marts,... more

del Lago Resort & Casino announces America to perform at The Vine

Published: 08/17/2018 @ 08:00 am

del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce another addition to its concert lineup at The Vine. America will perform Friday, Oct. 26th. Tickets go on sale at noon Monday, August 20th, and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or at dellagoresort.com/entertainment. Perennial classic-rock... more

Anthony Road to host 17th annual Federweisser Festival

Published: 08/21/2018 @ 08:00 am

Anthony Road Wine Company is hosting their 17th annual Federweisser Festival on Saturday, September 22 from noon to five. The festival is a celebration to kickoff the 2018 harvest season. Federweisser- a partially fermented, frothy, young, wine made from the first fruits of the harvest- will be flowing all afternoon. The celebration will feature traditional German fare including bratwurst, sauerkraut,... more

Phish announces refunds after 3-day festival canceled

Published: 08/22/2018 @ 08:00 am

After the three day Curveball music festival in Watkins Glen was canceled over health concerns from severe flooding, Phish has announced plans to refund concert-goers. The plans include opening an online store donating the proceeds to flood relief and recovery across the Finger Lakes region. On the jam band’s website they thanked fans for their understanding and making the best... more

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