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Hamlin Public Library

1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org Mon. & Thurs.. 10am-6pm; Tues., Wed., & Fri.10am-4pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm

Rock, Blues, Free Food www.festivalinthefork.com

Hoag Library

134 S. Main St., Albion 585.589.4246 Visit our website for hours. www.hoaglibrary.org Holley Community Free Library

86 Public Square, Holley 585.638.6987 • holleylibrary.org Hrs.: M & W: 10am-1pm & 4-8pm Tu, Th, & F: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm until June 22nd (Closed Sat for the Summer)

Batavia First P resbyterian Church

Seymour Library

161 East Ave., Brockport 585.637.1050 www.seymourlibraryweb.org Hrs.: M: 10am-8pm, Tu-Th: 10am-6pm, F: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-2pm Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

invites you to join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 10:00 am or on Livestream on Facebook Live. You can connect to the livestream (10:00 am) worship through our website at: https://fpcbatavia.org/ or by using this link: https://www.facebook.com/fpcbatavia/videos/ For the in-person worship at 10:00 am, we practice coronavirus courtesy.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * Out at sea, a tsunami is only about 3 feet high, and could pass a boat without being noticed. Vacations don’t have to be taxing. Cut down on some of the stressful aspects of traveling by simplifying and delegating tasks.

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A warm welcome awaits you! Join us for 100% Biblically-based worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Brockport Church of Christ 60 Spring St., P.O. Box 230 Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 637-2650 (parking lot located next to 69 High Street) Visit our website for more information: www.brockportchurchofchrist.org God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him, must worship Him in spirit, and in truth ( John 4:24)

Hoag Library: Hoag Library is open Monday/ T u e s d a y / T h u r s d a y 1 0 a m - 6 p m , Wednesday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am5 p m , S a t u r d a y 1 0 a m - 2 p m f o r browsing (books, magazines, DVDs, CDs), computer lab, and fax/print/ wireless print/copy/scan/notary. Unvaccinated patrons are required to wear a mask. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. Lunch at the Library: Food Trucks at the Library, July 9, 16, 23, 26, 30, 11am-2pm. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1pm, kindly register. One-OnOne Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment. Virtual programs: Genealogy Series: Death is Not the End: An Intro to NYS Wills, Probate, and Estate, July 21, 1pm. Summer Reading Program activities: Stories Under the Tent, Tuesdays in July, 9:45am; Meet Otto and Deputy Cole from the K9 Unit, July 6, 11am; Kite Building Activity, July 7, 10am; Teen Tie-Dye, July 8, 11am; There’s a Whale in the Canal reading by local author Ron Mazzarella, July 9, 10am. The Library is closed July 5.

Hamlin Public Library, Monroe County Library System: The Hamlin Public Library is open for browsing and borrowing of materials Monday and Wednesday from 10am6pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-8pm; Friday from 10am-4pm; Saturdays from 10am-2pm. The Library is closed July 3-5. Curbside p i c k u p i s s t i l l a v a i l a b l e b y appointment. Sign-ups for our Summer Reading Programs are open. Registration is required for all programs. All ages may record reading minutes/ books, enter to win weekly prizes and sign up for weekly take-and-make crafts. Preschool storytimes are OUTSIDE on Mondays at 10:30. Bring a blanket to maintain social distancing. The MCSO Mounted Unit will be at the library on Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 for our first summer program. Services offered include copying, printing and faxing. A limited number of computers are available. For more information, call the library at 964-2320, go to our website at hamlinlibraryny.org or visit our Facebook page. Seymour Library: Garden Club:* Wednesdays July 7, 1:30pm to 2:00pm Be prepared to get dirty as we tend our raised bed garden! Rain or shine. Grades 1-5. Telling Tales*: Wednesday, July 7, 3:00pm to 3:45pm Spend time with other kids while enjoying fun writing activities. For kids in grades 2-5. Teen Book Discussion Groups*: June 29 - August 4 Meets once a week outside for 6 weeks with other teens who love to read. H i g h S c h o o l - G r a d e s 9 - 1 2 : Wednesdays, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Middle School - Grades 6-8: Tuesdays, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Will be in person on the library lawn. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Tech Tutor*: Thursdays, July 1 August 5, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Do you need help with your e-reader, laptop, tablet, or smart phone? Come to the library for a one-on-one 30 minute session with a librarian. *Registration is required. Masks required if you’re not vaccinated. ALEXANDER

Flea Market - Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25, 8am-5pm both days, at the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Grounds, 10294 Gillate Rd., Alexander. Food & Drink available. Come search for that rare item or part. Many unique items to repurpose. Information call Bonnie 7 1 6 - 8 6 4 - 0 0 6 3 o r B i l l 7 1 6 - 3 8 0 - 7 0 6 1 . h t t p : / / w w w . alexandersteamshow.com BATAVIA

Sun Catchers Garden Club Garage Sale - July 10, 2021 from 9AM to 4PM at 116 Naramore Drive in Batavia. Sun Catchers Garden Club Annual Yard, household items, plants, books, toys and more! All Babies Cherished Fall Vendor Festival! Saturday, October 23rd, from 10:00 until 3:00 pm, Batavia City Center Mall Concourse, 102 Main Street, Batavia. OVER 50 VENDORS; CRAFTERS, ARTISTS, ARTISANS, DIRECT SALES. GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN! FOOD TRUCKS! FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! A VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUS! Start your holiday shopping with us! FREE ADMISSION! Sponsored by; All Babies Cherished. https://www. f a c e b o o k . c o m / e v e n t s / 323333872505223

BROCKPORT

Free Airplane Rides: Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 817 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, more than 2 million young people have enjoyed a free introductory flight through the Young Eagles program. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers Register at: FlyYoungEagles44@gmail.com. Held July 17, August 7 and September 11 from 10-2pm at the Eaa Chapter 44-Sport Aviation Center of Western NY, 44 Eisenhauer Dr., Brockport. https://chapters.eaa.org/ eaa44

St. Luke’s Annual Book Sale Returns July 8-10! St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Brockport, will hold its popular annual Book Sale in conjunction with the village’s Sidewalk Sale, August 8-10. This year’s sale hours are Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-noon. The Bag Sale, in which you can stuff as many books in a bag as possible for one price, is Saturday at 11am. St. Luke’s commitment to the sale shows in the careful sorting and organizing of thousands of books, which makes for easy browsing. Also available are books for teens and children, as well as puzzles and CDs/DVDs. Visit St. Luke’s at www.stlukesbrockport. org for more information. Harvest Kitchen will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State St., Brockport Sunday, July 11. “Grab N Go” Garbage Plate & Fruit Cup. Begins at 2 pm, ends at 3 pm. NOTE NEW TIME. One box per person. Multiple orders can be placed in advance by calling Karen at (315) 569-5029. Advance order deadline 5pm Saturday, July 10. CANANDAIGUA

LIVE Summer Programming Finger Lakes Opera - Join us for Summer Scenes on July 21, 2021 @ 7 PM at Lincoln Hill Farms. Tickets limited and available @ fingerlakesopera.org and Three Little Pigs on July 25, 2021 @ 4 PM at M a x i o n S t a g e ( d o w n t o w n Canandaigua). Tickets free, but l i m i t e d w i t h r e g i s t r a t i o n @ fingerlakesopera.org HAMLIN

Festival in the Fork! Enjoy Hamlin’s Only Summer Festival of 2021! Saturday, July 10, 11-4pm. Free Food! Free Drinks! Hamburgers, McRibs, Hot Dogs and more! Listen to Rock and Blues music! Games and Children’s Fun! Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs. Handicapped Parking. 50 Hamlin/Clarkson Tl. Road. www.festivalinthefork.com Family Fair for all ages! Games & prizes, 9 hole mini-golf course, yard sale, car smash, free food. All free on Saturday, July 24. 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2435 Lake Rd., Hamlin. Come join the fun! OAKFIELD

Chicken Barbeque! The Oakfield United Methodist Church will conduct its annual chicken barbeque on Wednesday, July 21, from 4:30 until 6:00 pm, drive-thru only. For $12, you will receive 1/2 chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll, drink, and dessert. Please call the church at 585-948-5550 and leave a message to order tickets.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * Fear of dolls is called “pediophobia.” GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

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