Hometown Events

Avon Free Library

143 Genesee Street • Avon (585) 226-8461 Fax: 226-6615 www.avonfreelibrary.org Mon. & Thurs. 10-8; Tues & Wed 10-6; Fri. 10-5; Sat.10-3 Lima Public Library

1872 Genesee St., Lima (585) 582-1311 Mon. 10-noon & 1-8; Tues. & Thurs. 1-8; Wed. 10-noon & 1-5; Fri. 1-5; Sat. (Oct.-May) 9-noon Livonia Public Library

2 Washington St., Livonia (585) 346-3450 • Fax: 346-5911 facebook.com/LivoniaPublicLibrary livonialibrary.org Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 Wadsworth Library

24 Center St., Geneseo (585) 243-0440 • Fax: 243-0429 www.wadslib.com Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 1:30-6; Sat.10-3 Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

Hillside Children’s Center

Livingston County Community Service Teaches youth accountability for their actions and prevents repeat offenses and out-of-home placement, providing exposure to positive role models, skill building, educational workshops, and meaningful community service opportunities. www.hillside.com

Lima Public Library: Crossroads Crafters’ Circle (Knit, crochet, craft of your choice) on Saturday mornings 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. Saturday 2/19 11 AM-2PM Adios: History of South Lima - Author Discussion by Rob R. Thompson. Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library. We will be closed on Monday 2/21 for Presidents’ Day. Let’s Visit China (Kids - All) on Saturday 2/12/22 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library. Make Pie Dough for Pi Day Kids’ Program CCE Nutrition Educator Lucille Tang on Saturday 3/12 10:30 AM-12 PM. Register at the library so we have enough supplies on hand. Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library. Game Night for Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes - Monday 3/14 6:30-8:30 PM. Join us for a game and to have some pie on Pi Day. Register at the library. Brought to you by the Friends.

Livonia Public Library: The Livonia Library is pleased to announce starting Jan 3, 2022 we are FINE FREE! Please join us for INPERSON EVENTS! Masks required. Please join us for Small Fry Fun, ages 2 - 5,Tuesdays from 10:30am 11:00am. Homeschool Makerspace, Ages 5-11. Tuesdays from 1 - 2pm. K 2 Maker Crew Tuesdays from 3:30 4:30pm. 3rd - 5th grade Maker Brigade, Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Mini Maker Time. Ages 2 - 5yrs. Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:00am. Tween Makerspace, Grades 6-8, Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM. Teen Advisory Board - 3rd Tuesdays of the Month, 6:00-7:30 pm for ages 13-18 Go to livonialibrary.org for more information! Check the library’s Event Calendar to register for programs and Facebook for more info!

Wadsworth Library: Wadsworth Library Book Chat Monday, February 14 at 6:30 pm Join this virtual book club via Zoom. The group will discuss the book, In the Woods by Tana French. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month. Register at https://wadslib. l i b c a l . c o m / c a l e n d a r / 1 5 1 3 9 / bookchat. Go to https://wadslib.com to find the list of books we will be reading for 2022. Valley Rising Concert Monday, February 28 at 6 pm Local Geneseo band Valley Rising will perform at Wadsworth Library. The group will play folk music from the 21st Century, featuring violin, guitar, and voices. Don’t miss this special event. “This project is made possible with funds from the Restart NY Mini-Grant, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.”

AVON

Drive-Thru Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Dinner: The Avon American Legion Family Drive-Thru Spaghetti Dinner. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 4-7pm. $10 per plate includes: pasta, meat sauce, applesauce, garlic bread, parmesan. Easy drive up, we deliver right to your car, take home and enjoy!

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

In addition to serving as a chance to celebrate and refl ect on the contributions of our nation’s past presidents, Presidents’ Day has emerged as a day to rest and shop. Stores across the country advertise special prices to tie into the day and capitalize on the three-day weekend. For many retailers, Presidents’ Day is the fi rst major sales opportunity of the new year.

Avon Free Library: Registration is required for events, contact library or visit avonfreelibrary. org and Facebook for details. Knitting Needles: Thursday 2/10 at 6:00 PM and Friday 2/18 at 11 AM, Book Discussion of “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom on Wednesday 2/23 at 2:00 PM, Adult & Teen Craft on Thursday 2/24 at 6:00 PM, StoryTimes *most* Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:30AM. The Friends of the Avon Free Library are looking for new members. Please join their meeting on Thursday 1/6/22 at 6:30 PM in the Library’s meeting room. More: Access OWWL2Go for e-books, eaudio books, and Ancestry.com. Access our wifi inside & outside the building. Request up to 20 items from any library in the 4 county system. Spaces available for study and one-onone meetings. Follow us on Facebook and check out our website avonfreelibrary.org for information and updates.

13th Annual 1940’s USO Style Dinner Dance - Everyone is invited to the Avon American Legion Auxiliary 13th Annual 1940’s USO Style Dinner Dance & Silent Auction on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at the Valley Oak Event Center at Quality Inn, Geneseo. 1940’s attire encouraged! Social Hour 5pm, Dinner at 6. Followed by big band sounds (mixed with your favorite rock and roll) to get you out on the dance floor! Proceeds to America’s Vet Dogs & Local Veterans in Crisis. Tickets $30 each can be ordered through PayPal: Avon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 294, Check to: Avon American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 132, Avon NY 14414. Or call 585-746-2608. The Avon Food Pantry is open to client shopping. Please bring your own reusable bags. Tuesdays 11-2 PM and Thursdays 3-5 PM. Located at: 108 Prospect Street, Avon. Emergency deliveries are still available by calling 358-1671. Foodlink Mobile Pantry, now called PUP Pantry, distribution of food items. Will take place at East Avon Fire Dept., 1615 W. Henrietta Rd., on Friday, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 from 10AM-12PM. DRIVE THRU ONLY, STAY IN YOUR CAR. Sponsored by Avon Food Pantry. BLISS

Girl Scout Dine-In or Take Out Chicken & Biscuit Dinner and Basket Raffle! Happy Valentine’s Day! We are celebrating Saturday, February 12 at St. Isidore’s Social Center, 3473 East Main St., Bliss. Dinner 4pm-6:30pm (or sold out). Basket Raffle: $5 a sheet & drawing is at 6:30pm. Postal Stamp Presentation at 6pm for the winner. Price: $12 for adults, $5 for children and under the age of 5 is free. Dinner includes: chicken and h o m e s t y l e b i s c u i t s , s t u f f i n g , vegetables, applesauce, and dessert. Please call 585-322-7252 to pre-order or for questions. Please help support Girl Scout Troop 93030. Thank you!

CANANDAIGUA

Canandaigua Classic Antique Show & Sale! Sunday, February 13, 2022 9am-4pm at the Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. Admission $8.00. Check the web for a $1.00 off coupon. 40+ quality antique Dealers displaying an assortment of wares including country and period furniture, clocks, textiles, jewelry, and paintings , linens and all kinds of antique treasures. From 11am til 2pm H. Price Prazar will provide a verbal appraisal of any antique or collectible for a fee. A Rochester Food Truck- Wraps on Wheels will provide a wide menu for your enjoyment. The Show donated proceeds to nonprofits that encourage the arts. DANSVILLE

Conesus Lake Riders: ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST will be held on the second and fourth Sundays until Spring from 9am-12noon. $7 for Adults, $6 Senior Citizens, Children over 6 yrs $4, under 6 yrs Free. Held at the Clubhouse, 6199 Liberty Pole Road, Dansville. GENESEO

Huge Clothing Giveaway - Huge Clothing Give away every Wednesday morning 9:30-11:30 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 4631 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo. Quality new and used clothes and shoes all sizes, men, women, children, babies, maternity. Call 243-0130 for questions or emergency needs.

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Please consider the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Exempt Club

Located at 5939 Stone Hill Road, Lakeville NY We can accommodate up to 85 people. Self catered. Full bar available. Please call Linda Gascon at 585-732-1748

SPRINGWATER

Hike Genesee Valley Greenway in Scottsville - Hike a portion of the Genesee Valley Greenway in Scottsville on Sunday, February 13 from 2-4PM with Springwater Trails, then enjoy a pizza social at Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria. For additional info/directions/ u p d a t e s v i s i t t h e w e b s i t e : springwatertrails.org

Valentine on-line Auction to Benefit Teresa House: Valentine Dance On-Line Auction - Our Valentine Fundraiser this year will be an on-line auction. We have put together many fabulous donated items. The Auction will launch on February 4th and conclude on February 18th. Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo. Please visit: h t t p s : / / w w w . 3 2 a u c t i o n s . c o m / TeresaHouse2022 to view and bid on the items.

Young at Heart - On Sunday, March 6th the Young at Heart will be Hosting their 50th Anniversary Celebration! There will be a catered dinner at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. This dinner is for MEMBERS ONLY. Reservations must be made by Monday, February 21st. Call Kathy Hollbrook. Hope to see all our members there. GREECE

Greece Arcadia 50th Reunion! GREECE ARCADIA CLASS OF 1972 CLASSMATES, PLUS TEACHERS AND STAFF WHO GUIDED US FROM 1968-1972: SAVE THESE DATES!! The 50th Reunion of the Class of 1972 is 8/26/2022 8/27/2022! Please contact Nancy Tripp at 352-509-5700 or email at GAHSClassof1972@gmail.com so we can plan for your attendance. Weekend Highlights: Friday: Arcadia tour and Memorial Service for departed classmates. Saturday: Celebrations at Greece Canal Park. We’d love to see you there!! HEMLOCK

Irish Dance Event - On February 19th, starting at 7:30 in the evening we invite you to attend an evening of Irish music and dance. B r i t t a n y B e r r y a n d I s a b e l Scheiderich from the Butler Sheehan Academy of Irish Dance in Rome, N.Y. will be performing. After they welcome any questions from the audience about the dances, local musicians are also invited to play in an Irish music session as their donation during the night. Light refreshments provided and masks are mandatory except when performing or eating. Donations are gratefully accepted. Held at the Little Lakes Community Center, 4705 S. Main St., Hemlock, 585-367-1046. www.littlelakesny. org

LAKEVILLE

By Protecting the Land, We’re Protecting the Lake - Matt Halladay, of the Genesee Valley Conservancy, will be sharing how the GVC protects and improves lake habitat and water quality by working with private landowners in reducing erosion, limiting development, and restoring landscapes. Attend this FREE program in person or online Thursday, February 17 at 6:30 pm, the Watershed Education Center, Vitale Park, Big Tree Street, Lakeville. Sign up by going to conesuslake.org

Veterans Ice Fishing Clinic - The lake is Frozen! Calling all Veterans and their families, The Chip Holt Nature Center (Vitale Park, Big Tree St., Lakeville) is offering an opportunity to try out ice fishing on Saturday, February 19, 9am-12. Learn the basics of ice fishing and try it out on Conesus Lake. All equipment and bait will be provided. No fishing license is needed. This is a DEC Free Fishing Day. This event is for all Veterans and their families. Please register by emailing chipholtnaturecenter@yahoo.com. Lunch will be provided.

Sources of Success

This after-school program enrolls struggling students at Caledonia Mumford Middle School who are at risk academically and socially.

MIDDLESEX

Potter Volunteer Fire Dept. Breakfasts! Sunday, February 20, 8AM to Noon and Sunday, March 20th, 8AM to Noon. Join us at the Potter Fire House, 1225 Phelps Road, Potter. We will be serving: Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, toast, sausage patties and links, home fries, as well as orange juice, hot cocoa, milk, coffee and hot tea.

NAPLES

WEBSTER CROSSING

Explore a Bristol Hills Ghost Town - February 19, 1pm, Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples. The director of an ambitious archaeological research project investigating a local “ghost town” will give a public lecture on what researchers have found so far and what is planned for 2022. Dr. Alexander Smith of SUNY Brockport will give a report on Frost Town Archaeology, which since 2019 has been examining the site of Frost Town, one of the region’s earliest industrial logging communities and probably the oldest “ghost town” in the Bristol Hills. https://bristolhillshistory.org/events/ d i g g i n g - i n t o - t h e - h i s t o r y - o f - t h e bristol-hills-frost-town-ghost-town

ROCHESTER

Rochester Model Railroad Club Open House - Join us March 5 and 6 in the basement of the First Universalist church at 150 South Clinton Avenue on the corner of Court Street. Hours are from 10 to 5 on Saturday and 1 to 5 on Sunday. Tickets are $5 and kids 12 and under are free. The train layout is a 40 x 60 layout featuring an HO scale railroad that winds it’s way from Pennsylvania through the rolling hills of Western New York to Buffalo, passing through towns such as Caledonia and Geneva. The layout is fully scenicked with over a t h o u s a n d t r e e s . h t t p : / / w w w . rocMRRC.com Spaghetti Dinner by donation: Dine-in or Come In for Take-out. 4th Thursday of the month, February 24, 2022, 4:30 - 7:00 PM by donation. Music Jam in the sanctuary afterwards. Webster’s Crossing United Methodist Church, 7230 Route 15, Webster Crossing Road, Springwater.

W. BLOOMFIELD

Breakfast Buffet - Sunday, February 13th, 7:30-11:00 AM. Lima American Legion Post 282, 2475 State Route 65, West Bloomfield. $10.00 Adults; $6.00 Ages 8-12, 7 and under Free. Sausage gravy & biscuits, scrambled eggs, home fries, French toast, bacon, sausage, pastries, fruit, juice and coffee. Takeout available. Everyone welcome.

YORK

York-Leicester Towners Cancellation - ATTENTION YORKLEICESTER TOWNERS: Effective immediately, our monthly meetings will be CANCELLED until further notice! If anyone needs further clarification and/or any help, please feel free to contact your group’s President. You will be contacted when meetings will resume. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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