VENDORS WANTED

to showcase goods at the Perry Chalk Art Festival, Saturday, July 8, 2023 www.perrychalkfestival.com or 585-237-5633 for information.

Deadline to register is June 10th.

20thAnnual“Boup”ChiliCookOff: Saturday,March11,2023. OpenToThePublic.Heldatthe KernRobinsonAmericanLegion Post905,7998SchoolStreet, Springwater,(585-669-2300).IN MEMORYOFHARRYREYNOLDS, JR.ToEnter:DAYOFCOOK-OFF. EntryFee$5.00.Doorsopenat 4PMtodropoffChili.Judging startsat5PM.DrawingForPICK TABLE&50/50RAFFLEPRIZES

Starts@6PMandContinues

ThroughoutTheEvening.Most Original-$30.Hottest-$20. CrowdFavorite-$10.ComeShare YourRecipe&SampletheFREE CHILIANDHOTDOGSVOTEfor YourFavorite!

HikeHemlockLakeShorelineHikeandExploretheHemlockLake ShorelinewithSpringwaterTrails onSunday,March5from2-4PM. Foradditionalinformation/ directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

St.Patrick’sDayDinner- Come andenjoyadeliciousCornedBeef DinneratKern-RobinsonPost905, 7998SchoolStreetinSpringwater onFriday,March17th,2023.Cost is$12.00.Servingfrom4:00pm untilgone.Eatinortakeout.

Strange But True

By Lucie Winborne

* Iguanas have three eyes: two in the normal spots and a third on top of their heads, that only perceives brightness.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items:

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

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30-50% OFF EVERYTHING A-Z! Antiques, Household, Collectibles Avon Trading Post

Open Fri., Sat., Sun. • 110 W Main St, Avon

Wayland Express Mart & Storage

Will sell at public auction for CREDIT only the personal property stored in ALL STORAGE UNITS at this facility. e auction will take place at Noon on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Facility address is 2341 NY-63 Wayland, NY 14572

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GUILT-FREE WAY TO TAME CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS

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Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Makes 4 1-cup servings

11/2 cups chocolate soy milk

3 ounces chopped dark chocolate

3 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed

2 tablespoons bee pollen

2 tablespoons flaxseed oil

2 cups sliced banana

1 cup chocolate frozen yogurt

2 tablespoons shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)

Frozen

Combine soy milk, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, bee pollen, flaxseed oil, and banana in a blender or smoothie maker. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds or until mixture is puréed and smooth. Add frozen yogurt, and blend on high speed again until mixture is smooth. Serve immediately, garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.

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March 2023

Library Events

*Space at Library programs may be limited & pre-registration may be required. Please register in-person, by phone to: 585-335-6720, or online: https://owwl.libcal.com/calendar/DansvillePublicLibrary.

VOX Books

Dansville Public Library now has VOX Books available in the Children’s Room! VOX Books are printed books for children that provide audio narration using an audio reader attached to the book. e VOX Reader transformed an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. ere are no screens, CDs, or need for an internet connection. Simply push a button to listen and read-along! VOX Books are available for checkout to anyone with a card in good standing.

Family & Children’s Programs

Storytime and Beyond: ABC Storytime – Mondays @ 3:15pm-4:00pm Join Ms. Mary Ellen to learn and practice the letters of the alphabet during storytime on Monday a ernoons through August 2023. Registration is required.*

Monday Night Maker-Lab for Kids – Mondays @ 6:15pm Make, learn, explore, and share in a collaborative work space for children aged 5-10 years. Mondays through March 27. Registration is required.*

Busy Bee Storytime Winter Session 2023 – Wednesdays @ 10:30am-11:15am Jump into the winter 2023 session of Busy Bee Storytime with Ms. Mary Ellen. is session runs every Wednesday at 10:30am through March 22. Registration is required.*

Kids’ Book Club – Wednesday, March 8, 4:15pm-5:15pm Join Ms. Mary Ellen to read, enjoy a snack and an activity at Kid’s Book Club on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:15pm. March’s theme is colors of the rainbow. Registration is required.*

Family Movie Night – Tuesday, March 14 & March 28 @ 6:00pm Bring the family to the Library for movie nights! Movie nights are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact the Library to nd out what’s playing next!

Teen & Adult Programs

Teen Time – Monday, March 27, @ 4:30pm Calling all teens ages 13-18! Join Ms. Mary Ellen for a special teen event each month: March’s activity is Spring Journals and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required for each month’s session.*

Ravenous Readers: Adult Book Club – ursday, March 9 @ 6:30pm: e Rose Code by Kate Quinn e Ravenous Readers Book Club meets in the Reeve Room at the Library at 6:30pm on the second ursday of each month. New members welcome! Reading ahead? April’s title is Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

Tech Tutoring, 1-on-1 Sessions – Monday, March 13 @ 2:00pm & 3:00pm Dansville Public Library has two 1-hour timeslots available for one-on-one tech tutoring with Morgan Cendoma; brought to you by the Livingston County Libraries. Contact Morgan to register at lctechtutoring@gmail.com or 585-568-7602.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior – Monday, March 13 @ 6:00pm Alzheimer’s and dementia do not come with an instruction manual, but there are resources available to help. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, this free education program will provide information about what to expect and how to prepare for the future. Registration is required on the Alzheimer’s Association site: http://bit.ly/3Z7rXbs.

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Senior News

By Matilda Charles Shrink ation:

Beating em at

eir Own Game

“Shrink ation.” at’s a word that’s been in the news lately, and one that we need to pay attention to.

We know prices are increasing on our groceries. We see it every time we look at the price tags on the shelves when we shop, and certainly at the checkout. But shrink ation is a di erent thing and can be harder to spot. Shrink ation is sneaky price increases.

In shrink ation, the prices don’t go up, but what we get comes down. is is impacting most things across grocery stores, including dairy, shampoo, meats, frozen foods, toilet paper, pet food, pastries, candy bars, laundry detergent, sliced cheese, tea bags ... well, everything.

Example: e price of a can of beans stays the same, but we get fewer ounces. Example: e price of a loaf of bread stays the same, but it’s smaller. Same with cereal, which you’ll have noticed when the box sizes changed.

In my case, one particular item (frozen meatballs) at my local store dropped from 64 meatballs to 56 ... fewer for the same money.

Keep an eye on the unit pricing on the tag on the grocery store shelf. Yes, it’s in tiny print (which is one reason to carry a small magnifying glass at all times), but the numbers will tell you the unit price per uid ounce, pound or count. Over time you’ll be able to see if you’re getting less for your money.

Look at generics to save money (and, in many cases, get a better product) or just change brands. Buy more than one if the price is good, but watch the expiration dates.

Lastly, consider signing up for a store’s loyalty card if you get cash bene ts for doing so, and sign up for the emailed weekly sales yer to shop from.

By shopping carefully, we can beat them at their own game.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY WINTER ACTIVITIES

Snowshoeing: Parents may not know that many retailers sell snowshoes for children. While snowshoeing can be physically demanding, it’s also a fun way for families that like family walks to continue those traditions even if there are a few inches of snow on the ground.Make sure kids are bundled up, paying extra attention to their footwear. Kids will enjoy snowshoeing more if their boots are both comfortable and capable of keeping their feet warm.

Blueberries Stay Fresh All Winter

They’re delicious, nutritious and versatile. They’re naturally fatfree, high in vitamin C and a rich source of antioxidants. Americans love them in cereals, salads, sauces and as toppings and by the handful, but when winter comes around,many people assume fresh blueberry season is over.

Online POLL

Friday,

Paid for by the North Dansville Republican Committee

Not so fast.When the snow flies in Minneapolis, things are just heating up in places like Chile. Thanks to a robust South American fruit industry, fresh blueberries now maintain their favored position in North American produce aisles, culinary creations, and home kitchens all year long. The popularity of blueberries has soared in recent years, driven by their impressive nutritional resume. One half-cup of blueberries contains just 42 calories and helps meet the recommended 5 to 9 servings a day of colorful fruits and vegetables. The “Little Blue Dynamos” pack in fiber, potassium, Vitamin C and more cancer-fighting antioxidants than either wine or green tea. Recent studies also show that fresh blueberries can help keep skin looking younger; help prevent dementia,Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease; and serve as a natural anti-inflammatory.

Helping the cause significantly is that most people consider fresh blueberries a treat, including children who remain blissfully unaware of the health benefits. Fresh blueberries are easily enjoyed as a grab-and-go snack, but there are other sweet and savory ways to beat the winter blues with this superfood.

President Joe Biden’s initiative, aimed at providing targeted debt relief to millions of student-loan borrowers, is now before the Supreme Court. Opponents to the program say it amounts to an unlawful attempt to erase an estimated $430 billion of federal student loan debt under the guise of the pandemic. What side do you fall on regarding student loan forgiveness?

• The effects of the pandemic are still being felt by many Americans and I agree that loan forgiveness needs to happen.

• Students borrowed this money expecting to pay it back and should.

• Loan forgiveness is a noble idea but shouldn’t we fix the system first?

Poll ends 3-7-23

Poll ended 2-28-23

Works by Children’s author, Roald Dahl, famous for works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach and being edited to remove certain words that could be deemed offensive to modern audiences. Do you think we should review and edit children’s books for the current times?

2.8% Any steps that will promote inclusivity should be taken, including rewrites.

97.2% Freedom of speech should protect the right to leave the works as is.

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

Dansville Lions Club

Singers Wanted

Do you like to sing and have fun doing so? We welcome you to join the chorus for the Dansville Lions Club’s 49th Annual Show, “Spring Break” on April 20, 21, and 22.

Rehearsals, under the direction of Laurie Fox, are held on Monday evenings at 7:00 in the North Dansville Town Hall auditorium beginning March 6.

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