Hometown Events

Bloomfi eld Public Library

9 Church Street, Bloomfi eld 585-657-6264 Mon. 2-8, Tues. 10-8, Wed. 2-8, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-2 Mendon Library

22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls (585) 624-6067 mendonlibrary.org M.-Th.: 10am-7:00pm Fri./Sat. 10am-3pm; Closed on Saturdays in the summer Victor Farmington Library

15 West Main St., Victor 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9AM–8PM; Fri. 9AM–6PM Sat. 10AM–4PM; Sun. 12PM–4PM Red Jacket Com. Library

7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville, NY Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-9pm., Fri. 4pm-7pm, Sat. 10am–2pm. Call 289-3559 or email us to order materials or schedule an appt. for services. Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

Victor Farmington Library Ongoing Programs: Monday through Friday 10:30AM: Indoor Storytime Registration required. Mondays 2-4PM: Mah Jongg Jon us for these friendly games. (no beginners please). Tuesdays 12:30-2:30PM: ScrabbleCalling all wordsmiths! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:00AM: Library Walkers Explore local trails, neighborhoods and parks by foot. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear, bring your own water. W e d n e s d a y s : 1 - 3 P M : E u c h r e Friendly, wager free games! Thursdays 11AM: ON-SITE and ONLINE Chair Yoga- Stretch, breathe and de-stress with Alison Gilbert, RYT. Join us in person (registration required) or join our Facebook group and tune in every Thursday. https:// w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / g r o u p s / VFLChairYoga/ Fridays 1:30PM -Let’s Play Bridge! Anyone/everyone who has some knowledge of bridge is welcome to join us for these friendly games. Bring your friends!

Bloomfield Public Library: 2021 Summer Reading Challenge: Open to all ages! Contact the library for more information and registration! Register for in-person events online, including the 7/26/21 Stampin’ Up Card Class for Adults and the 8/5/21 Family Tie Dye Event (bring a 100% cotton item)! go to: https://owwl. l i b c a l . c o m / c a l e n d a r / bloomfieldpubliclibrary; space is limited. Grab ‘n’ Go kits are available while supplies last, for Children, Teens, & Adults! All patrons are welcome to wear masks while visiting the library-fully vaccinated patrons need not wear masks. Use hand sanitizer in lobby before entering. Contact-less Lobby Pick Up Service is available; contact library for details. The Library’s Board of Trustees’ Annual Meeting will be Monday, 7/26 at 7pm, at the library. The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be Monday, 8/2 at 7pm, at the library; all are welcome! Check out our website: https:// bloomfieldpubliclibrary.org/ and follow us on Facebook!

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Alchemist Hennig Brand is thought to have used upwards of 1,500 gallons of human urine in his quest to make gold. After he evaporated, boiled and distilled it multiple times, it started to glow in the dark and burst into fl ames. He had instead discovered the element phosphorus. * “Phantom Vibration Syndrome” is the name for when someone thinks their phone is vibrating, but it isn’t. * Astronaut John Young caused a small scandal in 1965 when he smuggled a corned beef sandwich aboard Gemini 3. When he took it out in zero gravity and tried to eat it, it broke up, sending crumbs fl ying around the cabin. No harm was done, but the incident sparked a safety review by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations and a statement from NASA assuring that steps had been taken “to prevent recurrence of corned beef sandwiches in future fl ights.”

Mendon Public Library: Tails & Tales Story Time at Harry Allen Park, for toddlers and preschoolers, Tuesday 7/27 10AM. Kitchen Scrap Gardening:Virtual Program for kids in grades 4-7, Tuesday 7/27 1:00-2:00PM. Registration required, 624-6067. Lego Club with Miss Lisa at Rotary P a r k , W e d n e s d a y 1 1 / 2 8 1 1 11:45AM. Registration IS required, 624-6067. Capturing Nature: How to Take Better Outside Photos with @jackiephotographyroc, Thursday 7/29 1:002:00PM at Harry Allen Park. Must register to attend, 624-6067. Take and Make kits are available while they last! C h e c k o u t o u r w e b s i t e : mendonlibrary.org for more information about our programs! BLOOMFIELD

Hands of Hope Kitchen Open for Lunch! Serving Wednesdays, 12noon at the St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Bloomfield. Vaccinations required. www.handsofhopekitchen. org Community Garage Sale - Friday, August 20, 9:00-3:00pm and Saturday, August 21, 9:00-3:00pm at the United Church of Bristol, 7177 Cty. Rd 2, Bloomfield. Reserve your spot - 10x10 space for $10. Reservations must be made by August 11th. Call 657-7030 and reserve your spot now. CANANDAIGUA

Seneca Chapter DAR Community Service: The Seneca Chapter D a u g h t e r s o f t h e A m e r i c a n Revolution, based in Geneva, NY, offer an event open to the public on Saturday, July 31, at Ontario County Historical Society (North Main St., Canandaigua), beginning at 10am. This event seeks to show the public what we have to offer to educators and historic preservation groups. Parkinson Support Group of the Finger Lakes Monthly Zoom Meeting - July 28, 2021 at 1PM entitled “Digestive Issues and Parkinson Disease” with Leslie Matson, a physician assistant with Sentara Neurology Specialists in Virginia Beach, who is passionate for caring for patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease. Current PSGFL members will receive an email regarding Zoom information to join the program on the internet. If you are not a member, please call or email Stu for the Zoom details 585-396-9245/ swgillim@yahoo. c o m o r G a i l 5 8 5 - 6 2 4 - 1 4 4 8 / gshellma@rochester.rr.com. Find meeting information, hints for both Parkinson patient and caregiver, and resources and contacts. www. parkinsonsupportgroupofthefingerlakes.com

E. BLOOMFIELD

EBHS Car Parade and Show East Bloomfield Historical Societies First Ever Car Parade and Show! Saturday, August 7, 12-5pm. Starting at The Historical Society, 8 South Ave. and ending up at Veterans Park on Rt. 5&20. Prizes given for Entrees! Food provided by the B l o o m f i e l d L i o n s C l u b a n d Bloomfield Rotary, Irish Mafia and Noble Shepherd Breweries will be there with their beers. To top off the day, NIC AND THE NICE GUYS WILL PLAY FROM 2 TIL 5PM. Register your car ($10) at ebhs1838.org or pick up form at the Bloomfield Town Hall. Attendees are $5 a person, under 12-free. Questions: 585-657-7244. HONEOYE

Pittsford Fire Dept. Band Concert at Richmond Town Hall Gazebo, 8690 Main St., Honeoye on Friday, July 30th at 7pm. Free to Public - Bring your lawn chair. Honeoye Lake Rotary Club Craft Sale - The Honeoye Lake Rotary Club will be hosting its 4th Annual Craft Sale on September 4, 2021 at the Gazebo on Main Street in Honeoye. Visit us from 9AM till 1PM. All items are hand made by club members and Friends of Rotary -- turkeys, pumpkins with cats, Pilgrim Pairs, sconces and knitted and crocheted pieces will be available. HONEOYE FALLS

13th annual Young and Wyld 5K Race - Join us for the 13th annual Young and Wyld 5K Race through beautiful historic Honeoye Falls. Wednesday, August 4 at 7PM. Starts across from the Honeoye Falls Post Office. Further Details/ Register at runsignup.com. Includes free food and root beer floats post race. Open to all ages, families. Walkers welcome. Proceeds benefit Y o u n g L i f e . Q u e s t i o n s : lesley54321@yahoo.com Band Concert in the Park - The Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band will perform its final summer concert in Harry Allen Park on Saturday, July 31st at 7pm. This is a free concert. All are welcome. Bring a chair and enjoy the music! For information about the band, visit: http://hfccb.org/ LIVONIA

Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at the U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h o f Livonia, 21 Summer St, Livonia on Wednesday, August 11, 4:306:00PM (or until sold out). Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted. Please follow signs in church parking lot for drivethrough instructions.

MAINTAIN PRIVACY IN THE MOBILE PHONE AGE

The summer night is like a perfection of thought. ~Wallace Stevens PHELPS

United Church of Phelps Whale of a Sale 2021! It’s back!! The 2021 Whale of a Sale at the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main Street in beautiful Phelps, NY. Come join us and browse the many items we have that may “tickle your fancy”, cause a “fond memory”, or be “just what you need”. We have just about everything. Sale will be held August 26, 27, and 28 from 8AM to 5PM. We ask that you enter through the “Office” door and follow signs and staff directions for safety. We always see many smiling, happy faces so come and be one this year. RUSH

The New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, will reopen with a new schedule of events and trolley rides. NOTE: In order to abide by COVID-19 regulations, attendance on trolley ride days and special event days is restricted and reservations are required. For the safety of our visitors and staff, masks are required in the museum and on the ride. The full museum COVID-19 Procedure Statement can be found on the museum website. The museum is open Sundays only 11-4pm. 6393 East River Road, West Henrietta. F o r i n f o . a n d c o s t : w w w . nymtmuseum.org, 585-533-1113.. Trolley Rides - Sunday, July 25! T h e N e w Y o r k M u s e u m o f Transportation, in Rush, will be offering trolley rides included with museum admission Sunday, July 25. Reservations are required and may be made at www.http:// nymtmuseum.org/summer2/. The museum is open 11am-4pm and rides depart at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. Family friendly admission, including the ride, is $10 adults, $9 seniors 65+, and $6 youths age 3 - 12. The New York Museum of Transportation is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road in Rush, one mile north of Rt. 251 (I-390 exit 11). www.nymtmuseum. org info@nymtmuseum.org (585) 533-1113

VICTOR

Monday, August 2 - American Red Cross Blood Drive: 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Johns Lutheran Church, 888 Victor-Egypt Rd., Victor. Participants must be ages 17 or older; 16 with parental consent and bring ID. For information: redcross. org.

Protecting Honeybees Honeybees and other bees require some sort of shelter. Dead trees and plants provide adequate shelter, so don’t be so tempted to pull out all of the undergrowth in the name of aesthetics.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On July 29, 1967, a fi re on the USS Forrestal stationed off the coast of Vietnam kills 134 service members. The deadly fi re on the Navy carrier began with the accidental launch of an F-4 Phantom-jet rocket, which hit a parked A-4 Skyhawk jet.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.” -- Thomas Jefferson

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta Why the U.S. Ban on Dog Imports?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been

working for months to purchase a purebred dog located in Ukraine. Today, the transaction was put on hold by the breeder, who said that dog imports are being banned by the U.S. What is going on? -- Nadiya in NYC

DEAR NADIYA: What happened is that dogs are being imported into the U.S. with rabies certifi cates that are fraudulent. After at least 450 imported dogs were found to have fake certifi cates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took action in June and temporarily banned the import of dogs from more than 100 countries* with a high rabies risk, including Ukraine, for at least one year. According to the CDC’s offi cial notice, in 2020 it identifi ed a signifi cant increase in the number of imported dogs that were denied entry into the U.S. from high-risk countries. Due to reduced fl ight schedules, dogs denied entry are facing longer wait times to be returned to their country of departure, leading to illness and even death. Why did the number of fraudulent rabies certifi cates rise so quickly? In a word, the pandemic. During lockdown, demand for dogs (and cats) soared. Worried about the risk of animals being abandoned when their owners went back to the offi ce, many shelters drastically raised fees and other requirements for adoption. Demand for imported dogs rose. Unfortunately, there are no options for those who intend to purchase or adopt a dog from one of these countries. If you try to import the dog anyway, or even hand-carry it across the border, it will be denied entry and shipped back home at your expense. It’s a bummer, but necessary to reduce the risk of rabies spreading in the U.S. *For a map showing banned countries, go to www.statista.com and search for “CDC bans dog imports.” To read the offi cial notice, go to www.cdc.gov and search for “high-risk dog ban.”

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