Westside News Wrap – October 16, 2022

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OFC’s Old Farm Cafe offers Immersive Theatrical Dining experience

by Barbara Burke photos by Karen Fien Looking for an innovative Dinner Theatre experience? In August 2022, OFC Creations Theatre Center opened their Old Farm Cafe, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, 14623. The Old Farm Cafe is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and later, and provides a one-of-a-kind adventure in dining and theatre.

The Old Farm Cafe concept comes from the imagination of OFC’s Executive Director and Founder, Eric Vaughn Johnson. The restaurant is another step in Johnson’s dream to, “Find ways to make common life activities into memories that will last a lifetime.”

Johnson partnered with artistic designer, Jack Haldoupis, to make OFC’s first expansion a reality. Johnson previously worked with Haldoupis on the Eddie Money original stage show production held at the Kodak Center for Performing Arts. Haldoupis is the former artistic director of the Blackfriars Theatre and has worked for over 40 years in theatre set design, production and direction.

Award-winning director, Eric Vaughn Johnson, Executive Director and Founder of OFC Creations Theatre, brought his unique dinner theatre dream to life in the Old Farm Cafe.

The farm theme for the restaurant came about when Johnson was looking for something truly unique. “We needed a space for our students, teachers and parents Custom designed animatronics from Luna’s Puppets in Washington to grab a coffee and some food,” Johnson said. They then state greet and entertain diners as part of the farm experience. decided to open up the restaurant to the community as a unique restaurant for a daily dining experience. According the their website, “Blending great food with a unique theatrical experience, guests will be immediately transported to a captivating and calming barnyard, giving you the feeling of enjoying a sunny summer day, no matter the actual Rochester weather.”

Every surface, including the floor, in the 3,000 square foot restaurant was hand painted by Haldoupis.

Mesmerizing colors, greenery, farm implements, farm memorabilia, early morning sounds, and animatronics add to the ambience. The animatronics of two chickens, an owl and a rabbit, were custom designed by Luna’s Puppets out of Washington state.

The Farm Cafe’s gazebo The farm’s gazebo stage draws a range of immersive dinner theatre productions, pop-rock concerts stage will be the center of

and specialty events.

upcoming dinner/theatre productions, with up to 75 percent of the production taking place among the audience, a truly immersive experience.

The Cafe is managed by “Head Farmer,” Sarah Trine, a native of Upstate New York who has been working in area kitchens and theatres for the past 16 years. Sarah is proud and excited to join the OFC family. She loves honing her natural culinary skills. She specializes in menu planning, catering, and indulging a community’s love of great food. When she’s not tending to her menagerie of animals at home, including a small cast of chickens, she can be found gardening fresh ingredients or testing new recipes. OFC students and graduates round out the Old Farm Cafe staff.

The Farm Cafe menu lists a wide variety of beverages, including specialty coffee and tea, espresso, and blended beverages, all with farm themed names like When Pigs Fly Chai, Flew the Coop Cappuccino, Red-Eyed Rooster and the Wonky Donky Cooler. Food offerings for breakfast, brunch, lunch and later include choices for vegetarian and vegan diets. They include Open Faced Avocado Breakfast Sandwich, Flatbread Pizzas, Soup du Jour, Salads, Hummus Plates, Wraps and more.

The space is also available to rent for private parties, weddings, birthdays, corporate parties and get-togethers of all types. The restaurant can accommodate up to 160 people. There is an attached additional 3,000 square feet of space called Studio B. This space can be made to accommodate wedding ceremonies, bridal party preparation, cocktail hour or whatever is needed to create an onsite total experience.

For more information on The Old Farm Cafe, upcoming Dinner Theatre productions, the complete menu and rental information visit www.ofccreations.com

Old Farm Cafe staff (l-r) Sam Ricotta, Sarah Trine (“Head Farmer”) and Taj Smith.

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ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led

by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo.com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

FIRST BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lead Pastor Kevin Pestke. Vision statement: Love God, Love People, Serve Others, Tell Everyone. We offer in-person and live-streamed services on Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am, with children’s Sunday School, teen ministry, and nurseries available. We also offer separate Deaf services Sundays at 10:30 am. We have adult services Wednesday nights (ASL provided), and AWANA, teen ministry, and nursery for the kids. During the week we have many options for small groups. Our building is disability accessible. ALL ARE WELCOME!! We would love to have you join us! 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Phone: 585-392-0777, website: fbbc.info, Facebook: First Bible Baptist Church.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www. fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue. Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, including Children’s Church, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording ((URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Youth Groups, music opportunities, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday each month, 10 to 11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-889-9896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www. humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. Handicap Accessible.

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-594-9488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 9:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Don’t miss out on what God has planned for you! Sunday Services 10:30 am and 6 pm, Thursday Services 7 pm. Prayer for the sick the first Sunday morning service of every month. All are welcome! 4756 Lake Road, Brockport (Brockport Corners Mall behind Sherwin Williams), 585-943-1719, www.brockportphchurch.com.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world. Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible. Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportassemblyofgod@gmail.com. All are welcome.

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

HOPE CHURCH

One church in two locations - Join us for worship that is creative, relevant and truth-telling at our Brockport Campus, 6601 4th Section Rd (Rt 31 across from Wegmans) at 9:30 am Sunday mornings, or at our Greece Campus, 1301 Vintage Lane (1/2 mile west off Rt 390 N) on Saturdays at 5 pm (a Traditional Service), or Sundays at 9:30 or 11:15 am. Sunday Services are also streamed live on our website, ShareTheHope Youtube channel, and Facebook. Hope Kids meets at 9:30 am on Sundays at both campuses. For all opportunities for any age, check out our website www.sharethehope.org “Sharing the hope of Jesus with a world in need of hope”

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys. Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying together as we discover God’s love and purpose for our lives.” Faith, Family, Friends, Fun, Freedom.

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am September through June, and 9am in July and August.

All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550, www.stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 8am (Traditional Latin Mass *some* Fridays at 8am – check bulletin online). Daily Mass Wednesday at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Visit our website at www.

StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 5 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. New: First Friday and First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. LUkE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s.

Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

ST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Reverend Pastor Steve Shrum. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport. com. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.

Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

ChurChes, to have your serviCes listed or updated, please Call 352-3411.

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Get out & grow!

by Kristina Gabalski

Understanding plant growth habits

by Kristina Gabalski

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Growth habit refers to the form or shape that a plant takes. Terms such as rounded, pyramidal, columnar, and vase-shaped all refer to the growth habit of a plant. Growth habits are primarily determined by genetics and have a functional component.

Plant breeders must consider growth habit when developing new cultivars. The upright growth habit of hydrangeas, for example, must be strong enough to support the weight of massive blooms that a plant breeder and, eventually, a customer might prefer.

Plants have adapted their growth habits over time in response to environmental, climate, and other factors. Things like water, nutrients, light, and space availability, especially during the growing season, have enhanced adaptive growth forms in plants.

Wood is an example of a mechanism developed by plants to help fight against the destructive effects of wind, ice, mechanical damage, and fire. Dense growth habits help protect against wind. Some plants without wood have adapted prostrate, mat-forming, spreading, creeping, or climbing habits.

Animals have also impacted the growth habit of plants. Mat-forming and prostrate growth habits help plants endure grazing and trampling, while tall growth habits also help foil browsing and grazing.

Here are examples of some of the various forms of plant growth habits: •Climbing plants, which can be found in forests and woodlands, include vines with stems that trail along or coil around other plants or structures as they grow upward.

Grape vine and morning glory are examples of climbing plants.

•Clump-forming plants have an aggregate of several shoots growing in a bunch from a common base - especially in grasses and sedges that are common in the prairies of the United States.

•Dense plants have many small, woody canes or stems that grow upright and very close together. Most shrubs have a dense growth habit.

•Erect plants, which are typical in woodlands and forests, include trees, which have a main stem that grows in an upright fashion above ground level.

•Mat-forming plants, which can be found in places like grasslands, bogs, wetlands, and cultivated habitats, have creeping stems that grow in a trail along soil or water surfaces and spread out to produce a mat-like cover. Included in this growth habit are crabgrass and Sphagnum moss.

•Mound-forming plants have a rounded shape, such as cactus.

•Open plants have upright woody stems or canes and include willows and bamboos.

•Prostrate plants have stems that grow flat on the soil surface and include some species of juniper.

•Scandent plants like blackberry and sugarcane have prominent stems in a leaning position.

•Spreading plants have a sprawling growth habit and include Sumacs, ferns, and blueberries.

•Stemless plants have no visible stem above ground and are composed mainly of leaves or leaf-like structures. The common dandelion is an example.

Late fall and winter are great times to observe growth habits in your landscape, as many plants drop their leaves. You can add structural winter interest to your landscape by being aware of the growth habit of the plants you choose.

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This hydrangea, like most shrubs, has a dense growth habit. Consider growth habit when planning your landscape for year-round interest. Photo by Kristina Gabalski.