Bozza Pasta Moves to New Greece Location

by Tami Raco

Bozza Pasta, a manufacturer of authentic homemade pastas and Italian specialties, outgrew their 4000 square feet Hilton location, and recently relocated to the Elm Ridge Center in Greece. Their new facility is quadruple the size of the former location, with 8000 square feet dedicated solely to the production of gluten free products, as well as a freezer that is sev en times the size of their previous location.

Bozza Pasta is owned by Michael and Marisa Bozza of Hilton. In 2019 they added a partner, Jake Fabry, who is responsible for the commercial sales division.

In 2013, the Bozzas began making pasta for farm markets and smaller restaurants. Michael is originally from Gragnano, Italy, and is the third generation of pasta makers in his family. In 2016 they moved their operation to Hilton to keep up with the demand of the wholesale accounts that they serve. “In 2018 people began knocking at our door asking to buy our pasta products for their homes,” Marisa said. This led Bozza Pasta to create a retail line of pastas to offer to the public. As both wholesale and retail demand surpassed their capabilities in Hilton, they knew it was time to grow. They closed the doors to their Hilton lo

The Bee Lady

Joanne Crosman, “The Bee Lady,” will speak to the Lakeview Garden Club at 7:15 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road, Rochester.

Joanne Crosman is a beekeeper from Caledonia, New York, who has been practicing her craft for over 25 years. Her interest in beekeeping started as a direct marketing study in agricultural commodities, namely honey and beeswax. The information she learned from her project helped her with her career as an agricultural lender, as she gained useful insight her farmers and growers faced during the production year. Over time, she developed a product line through her Log Cabin Acres label that continues to expand as time goes on. This presentation called, “The Queen and her Court – What really goes on in he hive,” expounds the cation at the end of July 2023, and will be opening their brandnew facility to the public on August 26, 2023. honeybee culture and reflects Joanne’s many years of experience working with the bees.

The new Greece location of Bozza Pasta, 462 Elm Ridge Center, will hold their official Grand Opening for the retail pasta shop on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 11AM to 5PM. The retail pasta shop will carry 70 varieties of Italian specialty foods, 15 varieties of ravioli, a large line of gluten free pastas, sauces, desserts, olive oils, glazes, and breads. During the Grand Opening, the first 100 visitors will receive a free pound of pasta. There will be live music, giveaways, and tours of the new production facility.

Later in September, Bozza Pasta plans to open their newest division at their Elm Ridge location called, “Fast Casual.” Customers can stop in and pick their pasta, protein, sauce, and toppings for either dine-in or “to-go” bowls.

For more information on Bozza Pasta and a coupon, see their ad in this edition or visit their website at www.bozzapasta.com.

The presentation on the mystery and life of bees is free and open to the public. Attendees wishing to make a beeswax candle can do so after the presentation. There is a $5.00 fee for candle making supplies. Those wishing to attend may sign up by e-mailing dmarkham@rochester. rr.com

The Lakeview Garden Club in Greece meets the second Wednesday of each month March through December. Club members enjoy tours of local gardens, educational programs, gardening resources, plant exchanges and a focus on community involvement. For more information on Lakeview Garden Club visit their Facebook page LakeviewGardenClubofGreeceNY.

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Lakeview Community Church holding annual August Challenge

Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road (near Edgemere Drive), supports the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf (GEFS) every month. However, August is a special month because the church holds its August Challenge. The goal this year is to collect 1,200 cans of canned fruits.

Donations of canned fruit or monetary donations may be brought to Lakeview Church on Saturday, August 26, from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. during its “drive up and drop off” day. Those who don’t want to shop are invited to give cash or make a check payable to Lakeview Community Church and write “GEFS” on the memo line. Volunteers will shop for you.

For more information, call 317-3733 and leave a message. Provided information