Alzheimer’s Association to host community dementia forum in Seneca Falls

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a community forum next month to connect Seneca County residents with resources and support for dementia care. The event, organized by the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter, is scheduled ... more
Theatre444 to hold auditions for new musical ‘In Pieces’

Theatre444 will hold auditions April 2–3 for In Pieces, a contemporary musical by Joey Contreras, at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Geneva. With a pop-inspired score, the show follows eight characters navigating love, heartbreak, and ... more
Auditions set for Xavier’s debut play ‘Sampson’

Auditions for Love or Murder: The Sampson Mystery, the first play by columnist Gary Xavier, will be held April 1–2 at the Waterloo Library from 6–8 p.m. Set at the historic Sampson Naval Training Station, ... more
Geneva library’s spring book sale returns April 3

The Geneva Public Library’s popular Spring Book Sale is set for April 3–11, offering thousands of gently used books at bargain prices to support local literacy programs. Hosted by the Foundation for Geneva Public Library, ... more
FLCC professor to discuss adoption and reunion at downtown gallery event

A Finger Lakes Community College professor will share her personal journey of adoption and family reunion during a gallery talk in Canandaigua on April 4. Liz Brownell, a mixed media artist and FLCC art professor, ... more
Wood Library hosting indoor mini golf fundraiser

Wood Library’s popular Mini Golf fundraiser returns March 28-29, transforming the Canandaigua library into an 18-hole course spanning all three floors. The event features raffles, a silent auction, and a 19th hole where every golfer ... more
Regional stroke support group to meet via Zoom on April 3

The regional Stroke Support Group, hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health, will hold its next meeting on April 3 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The group is open to stroke survivors, their loved ones, and ... more
Macedon Center Fire Dept. hosting annual chicken BBQ

The Macedon Center Fire Department will hold its annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. at the fire hall. Attendees should enter via the church parking lot off Route ... more
Sodus Community Library offers variety of events in April

The Sodus Community Library is hosting a series of events throughout April, offering activities for all ages and interests. From plant swaps to art classes and educational workshops, the library aims to bring the community ... more
Geneva Rotary Club to host Service Above Self Gala on April 5

The Geneva Rotary Club will host its annual Service Above Self Gala on Saturday, April 5, at Ventosa Vineyards, celebrating community service and honoring local leaders. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Rotary,” will feature ... more
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls set for CMAC show

Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls will bring their “Yes We Are” tour to Canandaigua this summer. The folk-rock legends are set to perform at CMAC on August 27, 2025. Etheridge, known for hits like ... more
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes to host annual gala, “Hope in Bloom,” on May 9

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will host its annual gala, “Hope in Bloom,” on Friday, May 9, at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester. The event, running from 6 to 10 p.m., will celebrate the organization’s ... more
Sip & Sample event showcases New York wines and cheeses in Albany

Albany’s Legislative Office Building was filled with the flavors of New York as the annual Sip & Sample event returned, offering lawmakers and staff a taste of the state’s finest wines and cheeses. Sponsored by ... more
Sodus Spartans Baseball Club to host Easter Bunny breakfast and egg hunt

Families in Sodus are invited to celebrate the Easter season with a morning of food, fun, and festivities at the Sodus Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria. The "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt" ... more
Local students rally against tobacco industry tactics

Thirty-six students gathered for the "Strike Out Tobacco" event in Waterloo on March 14, raising awareness about the deceptive marketing of tobacco and vaping companies. Hosted by United Way of Seneca County and the Tobacco ... more
SUNY Cortland to host 2025 NYS Envirothon as students tackle climate challenges

High school students from across New York will gather at SUNY Cortland on May 28 and 29 for the 2025 NYS Envirothon, a statewide environmental competition that tests knowledge and problem-solving skills on pressing ecological ... more
Geneva’s Mission Zero 4 event to showcase sustainability initiatives

The City of Geneva Green Committee and its partners will host Mission Zero 4, a community event focused on sustainable living, on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Geneva Recreation Complex ... more
NYS notary public workshop at Cayuga Community College in Fulton on April 1

Law Scholar Alfred E. Piombino will lead a rare, in-person New York State Notary Public Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Cayuga Community College Fulton Glen Campus ... more
Former boxer Ray Ciancaglini delivers powerful concussion awareness message in Canandaigua

A Geneva man’s journey from the boxing ring to national advocacy took center stage in Canandaigua, earning a standing ovation from a room of medical and sports professionals. Ray Ciancaglini, a former professional boxer and ... more