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SPENCERPORT 116th German Fest! The Federation of German American Societies will be holding its 116th German Festival in Spencerport on August 13th and 14th at the Spencerport Firemen’s Field, 75 S. Union St. Come celebrate with us and enjoy authentic German food, beer, music and dancing. We are excited to welcome the community back to our festival this year after having to cancel last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Admission is $5 at the door, and children under 16 are admitted free with paid adult admission. Join us August 13, 5pm-11pm and August 14, 4pm-11pm. For all the latest updates: https://www.facebook. c o m / FederationOfGermanAmericanSocieties/
Honeybees flitting from flower to flower is one of the first signs that warm weather has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome presence in the garden, pollenating plants and contributing to local honey supplies. Despite their importance in the ecosystem, honeybees are in grave danger. In 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama created a task force comprised of various agencies to address the growing issue of rapidly diminishing honeybees and other pollinating insects. This initiative was a response to reports from American beekeepers indicating hive deaths have been on the rise, gravely affecting the honeybee population. Honeybees pollinate many fruit trees, nut plants and vegetables, playing a crucial role for many nations’ food industries. In addition to government involvement and honeybee conservation methods designed by environmental agencies, there are many things that regular citizens and homeowners can do to protect honeybees this summer.
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LeRoy-Stafford Senior Citizens: Luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 18th at 12:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus hall. Pizza, wings and dessert will be provided at a cost of $5 per person. Please bring your own beverage. A Chinese Auction will be held after lunch. CONTACT - Rosemary #506-5233, Lucy #721-6073 or Sue #861-0422, to reserve your spot by August 12th. No reservations will be accepted after that date.
WHEATLAND Wheatland Seniors Travel Club has some upcoming trips! Tuesday, August 17 we’re off to Skaneateles Lake for Lunch at the Sherwood Inn, a cruise around the Lake and a little time to browse around the town. After departure we will stop at Sauderers Country Store. Price for Wheatland residents who are club members is $79. Price for all others is $99. Monday, August 30 we are going to the NY State Fair. Enjoy the day on your own. Free concert at the Chevrolet Court, Hermans Hermits, starring Peter Noone. Price for Wheatland residents who are club members is $25. All others $45. To sign up or more details: Bus America Group Tours 585-697-3590.
ENJOYING THRILLS AT AMUSEMENT PARKS One attraction that is synonymous with fairs and amusement parks is the Ferris wheel. The original Ferris wheel was designed and constructed for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. Since then, Ferris wheels have become the most common type of amusement rides at state fairs and other attractions. However “pleasure wheels” and “great wheels” have appeared throughout history in areas of Persia, India and Bulgaria.
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Hygiene Blessings Bank of the Genesee Valley We take care of our neighbors by offering both personal hygiene (shampoo, soap, toothpaste) and home cleaning (dish soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent) to area families in need! The pandemic has been challenging for area families, and as always, your donations are much appreciated. For more information on the hygiene bank and how you can help, email hygieneblessingsbankgv@gmail.com. Would your nonprofit organization like to be our Nonprofit of the Month? Email Hometown@gvpennysaver.com with your information! • Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476. • Aurora House of Western Monroe County, Comfort Care Home, Aurora House offers end of life care to people in the last weeks and months of their lives. Call (585) 617-4863 or email director@aurorahousewmc.com. • Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Office Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com. • Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664. • Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided. Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Mary Terwilliger, Director of Community Engagement at (585) 613-2590 or email mary.terwilliger@g2rochester.org. • The Little Free Pantry could use your help in our fight against food insecurity in our neighborhoods! Once again, we will be planting a community garden to grow farm fresh produce for the Little Free Pantry in Batavia this summer. Thanks to the generosity of Tom Ryan of Ryan’s Rose Organic Farm and Blue Pearl Yoga, we have a plot the size of a football field to grow nutritious veggies to help ease food insecurity in our neighborhoods. To register to volunteer, and for more information visit https://www.lfpbatavia.org or #littlefreepantry #spring2021 #volunteersneeded • UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Call (585) 274-4385. Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under My Hometown
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